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OWNER’S & INSTALLATION MANUAL

MODEL # VTS0400/VTS0600

400 & 600 AMP

ELECTRICAL INDUSTRIES, INC.

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Page 1: ...OWNER S INSTALLATION MANUAL MODEL VTS0400 VTS0600 400 600 AMP ELECTRICAL INDUSTRIES INC ...

Page 2: ...xplain and or exemplify a product service or maintenance improvement We reserve the right to make any change at any time without notice Some images may vary depending upon which model is shown ALL RIGHTS RESERVED No part of this publication may be reproduced or used in any form by any means graphic electronic or mechanical including photocopying recording taping or information storage and retrieva...

Page 3: ...Number Identification 10 INSTALLATION AND WIRING 11 General Information 11 Mounting Location 11 Mounting Requirements 11 Recommended Upstream Protection 11 Power Connections 12 Lug Torque Values 12 Connections 12 GENERAL OPERATION 13 Vigilant Series General Operation 13 ADJUSTMENTS AND SETTINGS 14 Vigilant Series Adjustments and Settings 14 System Adjustments 15 Dip Switch Settings 15 Timing Adjus...

Page 4: ...V Wiring Diagram 25 VTS06001240SX 600A 240V Wiring Diagram 26 VTS06003208SX 600A 208V Wiring Diagram 27 VTS06003480SX 600A 480V Wiring Diagram 28 EXERCISER 29 Engine Exerciser and External LED Annunciation 29 Introduction 29 Clearing the Exerciser 30 Set Current Time and Date 30 Set Program Timing 30 Program Review 30 ON AUTO OFF Mode 30 WARRANTY 31 Vigilant Owner Warranty Policy 31 Limited Warran...

Page 5: ...rocedures Only licensed electrical contractors should install an ATS Installations must comply completely with all federal state and local codes standards and regulations Your installer should follow these instructions completely Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is both accurate and current However the manufacturer reserves the right to change alter or other...

Page 6: ...azardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in minor or moderate injury NOTICE Indicates a situation which can cause damage to the equipment personal property and or the environment or cause the equipment to operate improperly NOTE N Indicates a procedure practice or condition that should ...

Page 7: ...not touch bare wires Do not use equipment with worn frayed bare or otherwise damaged wiring Do not handle electrical cords while standing in water while barefoot or while hands or feet are wet If you must work around a unit while it is operating stand on an insulated dry surface to reduce shock hazard Do not allow unqualified persons or children to service equipment In case of an accident caused b...

Page 8: ...elay Neutral Position TDNP 600A only 0 64 seconds 10 seconds 0 78V DC TP J2 5 Normal Line Sensing Under Voltage Dropout 11 18 Pickup 6 13 2 accuracy Dropout 18 Pickup 13 2 accuracy Normal Line Sensing Under Frequency 5 12 1 accuracy 12 1 accuracy Emergency Line Sensing Under Voltage Dropout 11 18 Pickup 6 13 2 accuracy Dropout 18 Pickup 13 2 accuracy Over under voltage sensing Dropout 11 18 Pickup...

Page 9: ...d be taken to protect the equipment from impact at all times Do not remove the protective packaging until the equipment is at the installation site and ready to be installed After unpacking inspect the switch for any damage that may have occurred during shipping If any missing parts or damage is discovered when unpacking do not return the unit to the place of purchase please contact Ronk Electrica...

Page 10: ...10 Ronk Vigilant Owner s and Installation Manual VIGILANT PRODUCT SERIES Vigilant Catalog Typical Number Identification Figure 3 ...

Page 11: ...esult in a system malfunction Mounting Requirements The enclosure has a NEMA National Electrical Manufacturer s Association type 3R rating and is suitable for indoor outdoor installations and provides a degree of protection against falling rain and sleet Guidelines for mounting the unit include Ensure that the mounting surface can support the weight of the switch and adheres to all local codes The...

Page 12: ...g Torque Values Table 1 400 600A Lug Torque Values Internal Socket Size Across Flats Tightening Torque 1 2 in 13 mm 500 in lb 56 N m Wire size range 4 to 600 MCM copper using Ilsco lug TA 500 S for 400A systems Wire size range 2 to 600 MCM copper using Ilsco lug PB2 600 for 600A systems Connections Battery Battery Transfer Switch Internal Generator SPST Optional 12 24VDC N O dry contacts Remote St...

Page 13: ...lowing the transfer switch to temporarily stop at the neutral position during either the utility to generator or generator to utility transfers The temporary stop allows controlled isolation between both utility and generator sources After the neutral delay has expired the transfer switch will complete the transfer to the destination source All connected loads will be transferred to the generator ...

Page 14: ...rol board is designed to operate in a 12 OR 24 VDC system voltage In 12VDC system operation the controller requires that jumpers be installed in the 12 24VDC jumper location In 24VDC system operation the controller requires that no jumpers be installed in the 12 24VDC jumper location A total of five jumpers need to be installed for 12VDC operation as illustrated Installing jumpers in the 12 24 VDC...

Page 15: ...red for 50 Hz systems Load No Load Switch 3 The dip switch located on the control board may be used for load no load exerciser testing When switch location 3 is on the system is configured for a load test condition allowing transfer to a generator power source When switch location 3 is off the unit is configured for a no load test condition with no transfer to a generator power source This setting...

Page 16: ...ontrol board determines a utility failure it will wait for the Engine start time delay to expire before trying to start the generator TDNE Time Delay Normal Utility to Emergency Generator This delay allows the generator to stabilize before any load is transferred This normal utility to emergency generator time delay allows the generator to be fully running before supplying power to a load TDEN Tim...

Page 17: ...ch will allow remote testing of the transfer switch The purpose of the test switch is to simulate a utility power failure The remote test switch may be installed by a licensed electrical contractor the switch would be installed at the TEST 1 and TEST 2 on the terminal block Normally the test switch would be set to the DISABLE position allowing proper sensing for normal utility faults To simulate a...

Page 18: ...Manual Transfer 400A transfer switches the manual transfer lever located on the contactor is used to manually transfer between the utility and generator position A separate removable lever handle is used to transfer the mechanism The transfer switch is in the utility position when reference A on the contactor is set to the ON position and reference B is set to the OFF position The transfer switch ...

Page 19: ...tor position 1 Push Trip using an object such as a screwdriver to open the utility poles 2 Set the removable handle on M and operate in the UP direction while pushing select with the screwdriver To transfer from Generator to Utility position 1 Push Trip using an object such as a screwdriver to open the generator poles 2 Set the removable handle on M and operate in the UP direction The transfer swi...

Page 20: ...ation for possible safety hazards Inspect mounting location for any safety or fire hazards Inspect for dirt wiring damage and mechanical damage Inspect the transfer switch for loose hardware Check all hardware including controller exerciser terminals etc for any looseness due to vibrations etc Check for any overheating due to loose connections Check for any discoloration melting or blistering of w...

Page 21: ...Ronk Vigilant Owner s and Installation Manual 21 DRAWINGS VTS04003480SX 400A 480V Wiring Diagram ...

Page 22: ...22 Ronk Vigilant Owner s and Installation Manual DRAWINGS VTS06003480SX 600A 480V Wiring Diagram ...

Page 23: ...Ronk Vigilant Owner s and Installation Manual 23 DRAWINGS VTS04001240SX 400A 240V Wiring Diagram ...

Page 24: ...24 Ronk Vigilant Owner s and Installation Manual DRAWINGS VTS04003208SX 400A 208V Wiring Diagram ...

Page 25: ...Ronk Vigilant Owner s and Installation Manual 25 DRAWINGS VTS04003480SX 400A 480V Wiring Diagram ...

Page 26: ...26 Ronk Vigilant Owner s and Installation Manual DRAWINGS VTS06001240SX 600A 240V Wiring Diagram ...

Page 27: ...Ronk Vigilant Owner s and Installation Manual 27 DRAWINGS VTS06003208SX 600A 208V Wiring Diagram ...

Page 28: ...28 Ronk Vigilant Owner s and Installation Manual DRAWINGS VTS06003480SX 600A 480V Wiring Diagram ...

Page 29: ...ower failure and test the functionality of the transfer switch system The exact day and time may be specified for testing External LED indication is available for utility available generator NEMA 3 available transfer to utility transfer to generator and exercise test run The functions of the exerciser time clock are listed below The exercise time clock is used to set specific times to test the tra...

Page 30: ...OTE Unused ON and OFF times must have dashes not zeros The time of day is displayed in the 24 hour notation so 00 00 is midnight Program Review 1 Repeatedly press TIMER button to advance the display to each subsequent ON or OFF user setting 2 The user set days and times will be displayed 3 To make a change in a specific setting repeat Set Program Timing at left ON AUTO OFF Mode 1 The ON AUTO OFF m...

Page 31: ...rvice may not be appropriate or applicable For example warranty service would not apply if equipment damage occurred because of misuse lack of routine maintenance shipping handling warehousing or improper installation Similarly the warranty is void if the manufacturing date or the serial number on the equipment has been removed altered or modified During the warranty period defined above Ronk Elec...

Page 32: ...RONK PO Box 160 106 East State Street Nokomis IL 62075 0160 Toll Free 800 221 7665 ronkelectrical com UG 002 02 1 2020 ...

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