VTSC100 User Manual R1.4
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1. o form Es 8 JON P TON 6 OoN 5 JON BES Em Es oT Under Over Voltage DO PU ee ECD ON ON OFF OFF OFF ON ee oa _ e yr 2s 10 ee ae e 2_ 0 ce 0 po IS MO mp Ea OFF o T se fe a e a a o 0 1420277 VAC o o T O e e o C l ee e e ee ee ee a ee o a ae dadaa ee Operating amp Installation Manual for the VTSC100 Transfer Switch Controller MANUAL TEST CONFIGURA TION DANGER Never adjust settings with AC power on This controller and transfer switch mechanism contain dangerously high voltage Signs should be placed in transfer switch vicinity to indicate this important safety measure N DANGER Never adjust settings with AC power on Completely isolate all sources of AC power from controller and transfer switch mechanism before making any adjustments 5A Test lt x gt vmod O Relay RSC Ral Normal TDEC TDES TDNE TDEN TDNP 1 5 Position Connector 5 12 24VDC ele LED Annunciator Test Point Ss 5 CDI Operating amp Installation Manual for the VTSC100 Transfer Switch Controller 19 20 The VTSC100 has an on board test switch included for manual testing of the transfer switch mechanism The VTSC100 test switch may be used to test the system under a load condition Testing may be preformed simply by setting the test switch to the test position The test position would be the position farthest from the adjusta2. default The default setting is an appropriate operating range especially if the transfer switch 1s being installed into an electrical system prone to fluctuations A narrower operating range may be selected if appropriate The dip switch located on the VT SC100 is used to set the Over Under frequency setting Depending upon the positions of dip switch locations 7 8 and 9 the VITSC100 will determine when to recognize a utility failure When switch location 7 8 and 9 are ON the system is configured for a 5 failure range If the utility frequency varies to 5 over or 5 under the normal system utility frequency the frequency will be recognized as a failure For example if dip switch locations 7 8 and 9 are ON the over frequency setting would be 63Hz for 60Hz systems When the frequency goes above 63Hz a failure 1s recognized When the frequency goes below 57Hz a failure is recognized See example for a 120V system with a 5 Over Under frequency rating ates Under Over 9 ae tio Tar Ta 10 or ON or 1 9 or ON ON 8 ON OFF OFF 1 7 ON OFF ON ON ON OFF J S ON ON ON Over freq diagram Under freq diagram 60Hz 9 Hz Bad Operating amp Installation Manual for the VTSC100 Transfer Switch Controller 18 DIP SWITCH SETTINGS MASTER CHART Dip Switch Locations ae ic 12 o OFF OFF iene pt 10 OFF JON OFF
3. delay allows the generator to stabilize before any load is transferred When the VTSC100 recognizes that the generator has started the transfer switch will wait until the normal to emergency time delay has expired before switching to the neutral and emergency position This normal to emergency time delay allows the generator to be fully running before supplying power to a load Pot resolution is 1 second per each 80mvV Time Delay Emergency to Normal Adjustable from O to 256 seconds This allows the utility source to be monitored for stability When the VTSC100 recognizes that the utility source has been restored the transfer switch will wait until the emergency to normal time delay has expired before switching to the neutral and normal position This emergency to normal time delay allows the utility to be monitored for the set amount of time to confirm that it is fully restored and stable Pot resolution is 1 second per each 20mV Delay on Neutral time Adjustable from O to 64 seconds This delay allows the transfer switch to temporarily stop between normal to emergency and emergency to normal transfers The temporary stop allows controlled isolation between the both normal and emergency sources Performing a set time delay between normal to emergency and emergency to normal transfers allows controlled protection against both the normal and emergency power sources to ever become connected simultaneously Pot resolution is 1 second per each 80mV T
4. unit is configured for 50 Hz systems The 50 60 Hz connection is used as follows a Function Dip Switch 2 P SOKZ OF 60Hz a S060HZ 2 OFF Operating amp Installation Manual for the VTSC100 Transfer Switch Controller 15 LOAD NO LOAD SETTING The dip switch located on the VTSC100 is used to set the load no load setting When switch location 3 is ON the system is configured for a load condition When switch location 3 is OFF the unit is configured for a no load condition This setting applies to the engine exerciser only This setting allows for exercising or testing of the transfer switch under a load or no load condition When exercising the transfer switch under a load condition the switch will transfer to generator emergency power When exercising the transfer switch under a no load condition the switch will not transfer and stay in the normal power position j Function Switch Dip 3 OFF ON E Load NoLoad OFF Noloa Iod ON Operating amp Installation Manual for the VTSC100 Transfer Switch Controller 16 OVER UNDER VOLTAGE SETTINGS _ Please note that the default factory setting is for an 18 dropout and 13 pickup failure range The VITSC100 is set for a less selective condition higher percentage selection as default The default setting is an appropriate operating range especially if the transfer switch is being installed into an electrical
5. 24VDC els Dip Switch Adjustable Dip Switch LED Annunciator Test Point 100d 120 240 OR 277 480 VAC SYSTEM VOLTAGE SETTING DO NOT ADJUST Please note that this setting 1s factory set and must not be adjusted by the customer Improper system voltage settings may cause the controller to function improperly 120 240 and 277 480 VAC systems require specific hardware so simply adjusting this setting in the field will not convert the system voltage of the board The dip switch in location 1 on the VTSC100 is used at the factory to set the unit for 120 240 or 277 480 VAC systems Boards with the following Product Number Identification must have switch location 1 in the OFF position 1 VTSCI00 240 12 X 2 WTSC100 240 12 D Boards with the following Product Number Identification must have switch location 1 in the ON position 1 VWTSC100 480 12 D Operating amp Installation Manual for the VTSC100 Transfer Switch Controller 14 50 60 HERTZ SETTING aN Please note that this setting 1s factory set for a 60 HZ system If the unit is being installed into a 50 HZ system the unit will need to be manually adjusted using the 50 60 HZ setting Improper system frequency settings may cause the controller to function improperly The dip switch located on the VTSC100 is used to set the unit for 50 or 60 Hz systems When switch location 2 is ON the system is configured for 60 Hz When switch location 2 is OFF the
6. D TO NORMAL TRANS FREE O TO NORMAL TRANSFERRED TO EMERGENCY TRANS TR FD TO EMER OFNCY EXER TEST RUN EXER TEST vere Operating amp Installation Manual for the VTSC100 Transfer Switch Controller LED DESCRIPTION Indication ps DOR IS Normal Green Solid The Normal LED will represent the utility Available power source An illuminated LED indicates that the utility power source is available and within acceptable range Emergency Solid The Emergency LED will represent the Available emergency power source An illuminated LED indicates that the emergency power source is available and within acceptable range Transfer to This indicates that the transfer switch has Normal TTN been commanded to go to the normal position The led will also be illuminated during engine start time delay as well as normal to emergency time delay Flashing This indicates that the transfer switch will be commanded to transfer to the neutral position after any delay has expired Transfer to l This indicates that the transfer switch has Emergency been commanded to go to the emergency TTE position The led will also be illuminated during emergency to normal time delay o Flashing This indicates that the transfer switch will be commanded to transfer to the neutral position after any delay has expired Exer Test Yellow Solid This indicates that the VTSC100 is being Run controlled by either an exerciser or test command When
7. DNP adjustments are optional and are only included on D type boards X boards do not have this feature Operating amp Installation Manual for the VTSC100 Transfer Switch Controller 12 Test Point Measurements All timing adjustments may be accurately made by measuring the reference voltage supplied at the test point connector located on the VTSC100 A volt meter may be used to manually measure and adjust the time delay functions Simply install the voltage meter between the proper test point terminal and ground The following formula may be used for proper adjustments 5 Position Connector Test Point voltage Desired time in seconds Max time in seconds x 5 Example For a Time Delay Engine Start TDES of 10 Seconds Test Point voltage 10 32 x 5 Test Point voltage 1 5625 VDC for TDES Test S Test Relay RSC Switch Normal 1 lt Te TDEC TDES TONE TDEN TONP 5 Position Connector 5 AUT M E 12 24VDC Jumper QS AI a Dip Switch TF ole IT a seee Setting LED Annunciator Test Point Test point 1 TDEC Test Point Test point 2 TDES 1 O O O O Q 5 Test point 3 TDNE ima Secs mea Od Oo Test point 4 TDEN Me Ce OmV Test point 5 TDNP Test Point A E 4 Operating amp Installation Manual for the VTSC100 Transfer Switch Controller 13 Test Test Relay RSC Switch Normal TDES TDEN TDNP TDEC 5 Position Connector i 1 5 12
8. DYNAGEN power controls you can trust VTSC100 Transfer Switch Controller EA gt Pu VTSC100 Transfer Switch Controller Installation and User Manual Full Version File MAN 0068 R1 4 VTSC100 User Manual doc September 2013 Thank You for Purchasing This DynaGen Product Please Read Manual before Installing Unit Receipt of Shipment and Warranty Return Information Upon receipt of shipment carefully remove the unit from the shipping container and thoroughly examine the unit for shipping damage In case of damage immediately contact the carrier and request that an inspection report be filed prior to contacting DynaGen All returned items are to be shipped prepaid and include a Return Material Authorization RMA number issued by DynaGen RMA forms are available by contacting DynaGen Technical Support through the contact methods listed below Limited Warranty For warranty information refer to the standard terms and conditions of sale at http www dynagen ca Dynagen VTS Webpage For up to date manuals and other information please see the VTS section of the Dynagen website at http www dynagen ca products VTS htm Operating amp Installation Manual for the VTSC100 Transfer Switch Controller Table of Contents INTRODUCTION SPECIFICATIONS VTSC100 Identification Wiring Guidelines 12 24VDC Operation Terminal Description Outline Dimension Drawing TIMER SETTINGS TDES TDNE TDEN TDEC TDNP Delay on Neu
9. EN TDNP 5 Position Connector 5A Adjustable Pots LED Annunciator Test Point SOLDA Operating amp Installation Manual for the VTSC100 Transfer Switch Controller 1 The following adjustable timing functions are included in the VTSC100 Any adjustments must be made by qualified electricians only Accurate adjustments may be performed following 1 TDEC 2 TDES 3 TDNE 4 TDEN 5 TDNP the test point measurements described on page 12 Time Delay Engine Cool Adjustable from O to 256 seconds This delay allows the engine to continue running after the transfer switch returns to the normal position When the VTSC100 recognizes that the transfer switch is in the normal position after an emergency to normal transfer the generator will continue to run under a no load condition until the engine cool time delay has expired Pot resolution is 1 second per each 20mV Time Delay Engine Start Adjustable from O to 32 Seconds This delay prevents unnecessary engine starts When a utility failure is recognized by the VTSC100 the engine start time delay period must expire before sending a signal to the generators automatic start controller If the utility source is restored before the time delay expires the transfer switch will stay in its normal position and no signal will be given for automatic start Pot resolution is 1 second per each 160mV Time Delay Normal to Emergency Adjustable from 0 to 64 seconds This
10. Exerciser Ground Exerciser Input Operating amp Installation Manual for the VTSC100 Transfer Switch Controller VTSC100 GENERAL LAYOUT Q 90 0 Q 6lO 9 Position 910 Connector 00d 4 7 GPO 12 Position Connector Relay Relay Relay Relay Test s Test O re Relay RSC KAT Normal TDES TONE TDEN TDNP 5 Position Connector 5 ANTI 41 12 24VDC Ie UM oe T Dip Switch TT ols LED Annunciator Test Point 000p Drawing not to scale Operating amp Installation Manual for the VTSC100 Transfer Switch Controller 10 TIMER SETTINGS DANGER Never adjust settings with AC power on This controller and transfer switch mechanism contain dangerously high voltage Signs should be placed in transfer switch vicinity to indicate this important safety measure N DANGER Never adjust settings with AC power on Completely isolate all sources of AC power from controller and transfer switch mechanism before making any adjustments All necessary timing functions of the VTSC100 are configurable through the use of on board potentiometers POTS Each pot has a 270 degree adjustment rotation and can be increased by turning the pot clockwise and decreased by turning the pot counter clockwise using the included pot adjustors Note The TDNP potentiometer is not included on the VTSC100 240 12 X version Test lt Test Relay RSC Switch Normal i TDEC TDES TONE TD
11. While in the neutral position the transfer switch will transfer back to normal supply if the utility is restored With no utility source the transfer switch will stay in the neutral position until the delay on neutral time has expired allowing the transfer switch to temporarily stop at the neutral position during either the normal to emergency or emergency to normal transfers The temporary stop allows controlled isolation between both normal and emergency 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 emergency power source While the transfer switch is in the emergency position the VTSC100 will constantly monitor the utility source voltage and frequency status Once the utility source is restored the transfer switch will wait until the emergency to normal time delay TDEN has expired before switching to the neutral position The TDEN delay is user adjustable from the VTSC100 to prevent unnecessary transfers caused by momentary utility restoration conditions If the utility source remains stable after the emergency to normal time delay expires the transfer switch will transfer to the neutral position The transfer switch will stay in the neutral position until the delay on neutral time has expired If the utility source fails during this delay period there will be a transfer back to the emergency position When the delay on neutral tim
12. ble pots Test Switch Test Normal Test Switch A AB Please note that this setting 1s factory set with the test switch in the normal position Installing controller with test switch set to the test position will initiate an engine start up even when the utility source is within acceptable limits Operating amp Installation Manual for the VTSC100 Transfer Switch Controller 21 LED INDICATIONS The VTSC100 includes an on board TDES TDNE TDEN 3 connector for LED indication This 6 pin connector is easily attached to an external LED board The connector and LED board are attached by a cable which 42 24vDC has a locking connection to eliminate ts improper installation The external LED Q Dip Switch ele LED Indication board will indicate the status of the ai GOTO E VTSC100 The LED board has five LED s LED Annunciation e bas Connector to represent specific conditions Conditions include normal utility source emergency power source transfer to normal TTN command transfer to emergency O V W zZ TTE command and exerciser test condition a LU a Specific LED s may be illuminated solid or mjor flashing depending on the status of the VTSC100 For a full description of the LED CINC indications see the following display and table LED Annunciation Connector ANTOMATO TRANSEN VIGILANT NORMAL AVAILABLE EMERGENCY AVAILABLE De MAL AVARAD E EMER OFNC Y AVARAM E TRANSFERRE
13. e expires the transfer switch will transfer to the normal position All connected loads are transferred to the normal power source When connected loads are transferred back to the normal power source an engine cooldown period TDEC will be initiated allowing the generator to run in a no load condition This engine cooldown time delay is user adjustable from the VTSC100 allowing the generator to continue running for an adjustable period after the normal utility is restored Operating amp Installation Manual for the VTSC100 Transfer Switch Controller
14. ernal LED board Specific LED s will be illuminated or flashing depending upon the condition or status of the controller The VTSC100 will display status via the external LED board when the transfer switch has been initiated to be in the normal position emergency position as well as when a transfer is initiated to go in to neutral position A status LED from the external LED board is also used to display to the user when a power failure is simulated When a utility failure is simulated either manually by the user or automatically by the engine exerciser an LED from the VTSC100 s external LED board indication this condition will illuminate Operating amp Installation Manual for the VTSC100 Transfer Switch Controller VTSC100 Specifications VTSC100 does not support Delta configurations TD Voltage Rating 12 24 VDC Voltage Range 9 30 VDC DC Power Cons 25mA 12 VDC Current Ratino 10A remote start dry contacis Control Setting Engine Start 1 56Vdc TP J2 2 Time Delay 11 64 seconds Transfer to 0 78Vdc TP J2 3 Emergenc Transfer to Normal 5 00Vdc TP J2 4 Engine Cooldown 5 00Vdc TP J2 1 Time Delay Neutral 0 64 seconds 10 seconds Position 0 78Vdc TP J2 5 see note below Normal Line Dropout 11 18 Dropout 18 Sensing Under Pickup 6 13 Pickup 13 Voltage 2 accurac 2 accurac Normal Line 5 12 12 Sensing Under Frequency 1 accuracy 1 accuracy Emergency Line Dropout 11 18 Dr
15. l Dela VTSC100 240 240VAC 12 12VDC D Neutral Delay 480 480VAC 24 24VDC X No Neutral Delay Example The product number VTSC100 480 12 D would be described as follows The transfer switch controller was designed to operate in a single or three phase 480VAC 12V DC system The controller is capable of performing the Delay on Neutral TDNP function Operating amp Installation Manual for the VTSC100 Transfer Switch Controller WIRING GUIDELINES VTSC100 does not support Delta configurations 1 DO NOT use wire smaller than 16 AWG on terminals 1 2 3 and 4 of the 5 position connector for 12 24V DC battery ground RSC1 or RSC2 connections 2 DO NOT use wire smaller than 18 AWG on terminal 5 of the 5 position connector for the test switch input 3 DO NOT exceed the maximum rated current and voltage on the Remote Start Contacts RSC1 amp RSC2 Do not exceed 10 amps for RSCI amp RSC2 4 The remote start connections from the timer module are internally fused If fusing is replaced use a 10 AMP automotive style fuse 5 Do not switch AC voltages with remote start connections from timer module 6 Jumpers must be installed in the 12 24V DC jumper location on the VITSC100 for 12VDC operation 12 24 VDC OPERATION Relay RSC The VTSC100 controller is designed to operate in a 12 OR 24 VDC system voltage TDES TONE In 12VDC system operation the controller requires that jumpers be installed in the 12 24VDC jumpe
16. opout 18 Sensing Under Pickup 6 13 Pickup 13 Voltage 2 accuracy 2 accuracy Emergency Line 5 12 12 Sensing Under Frequency 1 accuracy 1 accuracy Over Under Voltage Sensing Sensing is L N Dropout 11 18 Pickup 6 13 adjustable Percentage above or below normal voltage to recognize an unacceptable voltage condition 2 accuracy Over Under 5 12 adjustable Frequency Sensing Percentage above or below normal freq to recognize an unacceptable frequency condition 1 accuracy Test Input Included for remote test switch Test switch Included Overall Dimensions 8 511 x 3 75 x 1 7 Feature only included on VTSC100 240 480 12 24 D Boards Not on X types One of the connected L N phases must be below the under voltage threshold to initiate transfer sequence Operating amp Installation Manual for the VTSC100 Transfer Switch Controller VTSC100 Product Number Identification The Vigilant Transfer Switch controller product numbering scheme provides significant information pertaining to a specific model The product Number Identification Table see Table 1 provides the required information An example is offered to initially simplify the process A product number VTSC100 XXX XX X would consist of a combination of information from the following table TABLE1 IDENTIFICATION TABLE Position 1 7 Position 9 11 Position 13 14 Position 16 AC Voltage DC Voltage Neutra
17. r location 12 24VDC Jumper S In 24VDC system operation the controller requires that Location BS no jumpers be installed in the 12 24VDC jumper location LED Annunciator A total of five jumpers need to be installed for Jumper not Jumper 12VDC operation as illustrated installed installed for 24VDC for 12VDC Installing jumpers in the 12 24 VDC jumper locations for 24VDC system operation may damage the VTSC100 controller Co CJ Operating amp Installation Manual for the VTSC100 Transfer Switch Controller 5 POSITION TERMINAL DESCRIPTION Description J27 1 12 24 VDC Battery power terminal Battery ground connection for the timer module A good ground connection directly from the battery is required for proper operation RSC1 provided for the connection of one lead from the remote start contacts of engine controller J27 4 RSC2 provided for the connection of one lead from the remote start contacts of engine controller Test switch input apply ground to simulate loss of utility 9 POSITION TERMINAL DESCRIPTION Description Normal Phase A Normal Neutral Neutral Normal Phase B Neutral Emergency Phase A Normal Phase C Emergency Phase C Emergency Phase B 12 POSITION TERMINAL DESCRIPTION Description Emergency A 120V Not Used Not used Emergency Output Bl Trip Coil ATI Trip Coil BT1 Normal A 120V Normal A 120V J3 10 Normal Output Al J3 11 Not used J3 12
18. system prone to fluctuations A narrower operating range may be selected if appropriate The dip switch located on the VTSC100 is used to set the Over Under voltage setting Depending upon the positions of Dip Switch locations 4 5 and 6 the VTSC100 will determine when to recognise a utility voltage failure When switch location 4 5 and 6 are ON the system is configured for an 11 Dropout range and a 6 Pickup range An example of an 11 dropout and a 6 pickup range for a standard 120VAC system would be as follows the controller would recognise a failure at 133 2V or at 106 8V When the voltage goes above 133 2V a failure is recognized The failure will be recognized until the voltage goes below 127 2V See example for a 120V system with an 11 dropout and a 6 pickup a Dip Switch MA AS W Under Over Voltage DO PU 18 13 OFF OFF or jim 12 OFF OFF ON pr 6 u OFF ON or pS fio OFF ON ON 4 9 ON OFF OFF Ji 8 ON OFF ON jr 7 ON ON OFF tt ON ON o Over voltage diagram Under voltage diagram 1334 ___ 120 Normal 4G00d 127 244 112 8 120 Normal 106 8 Bad Operating amp Installation Manual for the VTSC100 Transfer Switch Controller 17 OVER UNDER FREQUENCY SETTINGS P lease note that the default factory setting is for a 12 failure range The VTSC100 is set for a less selective condition higher percentage selection as
19. the transfer switch is om functioning from an exerciser or manual test the Exerciser Test LED will be illuminated Note TTN and TTE lights will alternate blinking when the neutral delay is in effect Operating amp Installation Manual for the VTSC100 Transfer Switch Controller 23 LOGIC SEQUENCE The VTS series transfer switch in combination with DynaGen s VTSC100 timing module will allow for the automatic transfer of an electrical load to a stand by power source in the event of an over under voltage or frequency condition on any or all phases of the normal power supply In the event of a drop or loss of utility power the onboard VTSC100 sensing circuitry will begin the initiation of the transfer process Upon initial sensing of a loss of utility power the Vigilant series transfer switch is specifically designed to allow an engine start time delay period TDES to expire before starting the generator This engine start time delay is user adjustable from the VTSC100 preventing unnecessary engine starts from a temporary loss of utility In the event the utility source is not restored after the engine start time delay has expired the remote contacts will close sending a signal to the generator s automatic start controller When the VTSC100 senses that the generator has started and is within acceptable limits the transfer switch will wait until the normal to emergency time delay TDNE has expired before switching to the neutral position
20. tral Test point measurements 120 277 System Voltage Setting 50 60 Hertz setting Load No load Over Under Voltage setting Over Under Frequency setting DIP SWITCH SETTING MASTER CHART MANUAL TEST CONFIGURATION LED INDICATIONS LOGIC SEQUENCE O oNN DH UW 11 11 11 11 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 21 22 Operating amp Installation Manual for the VTSC100 Transfer Switch Controller INTRODUCTION The VTSC100 Transfer Switch Controller provides all the necessary timing functions for the proper operation of DynaGen s Vigilant Series Automatic Transfer Switch The VTSC100 in conjunction with DynaGen s Vigilant Series Transfer Switch allows customer adjustability for specific transfer conditions In addition to adjustability specific transfer conditions are also represented by LED illumination from the external annunciation board The VTSC100 allows customer adjustability of transfer conditions such as engine start delay delay on neutral available on 600A 1250A normal to emergency delay emergency to normal delay and engine cooldown Simple potentiometer variations will determine the amount of time the VTSC100 will wait before activating specific outputs to control transfer switch conditions Test points are provided on the VTSC100 for the accurate calibration of time delays As the VTSC100 controls DynaGen s Vigilant Transfer Switch functions specific conditions are shown by the controller on the ext
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