Group G Controller for Automatic

User’s Guide
& Non-Automatic Transfer Switches

Refer to the manual provided with the transfer

switch for installation, functional testing, and
troubleshooting.

Table of Contents
OVERVIEW
Control Overview .......................................... 1-1
Status Information ........................................ 1-2
Source Acceptability ..................................... 1-2
Screen Navigation ........................................ 1-3
Sequence of Operation diagrams
3ATS ................................................. 1-4
3ADTS ............................................... 1-5
3NTS ................................................. 1-6
3NDTS ............................................... 1-7
SETTINGS
Settings Overview ........................................ 2-1
Change a Setting, Password ........................ 2-1
Voltage and Frequency ................................ 2-2
Timers....................................................2-3, 2-4
! DANGER General ..................................................2-5, 2-6
Features ................................................2-7, 2-8
DANGER is used in this manual to warn of a Engine Exercisers ...............................2-9, 2-10
hazard situation which, if not avoided, will result View Event Log .......................................... 2-11
in death or serious injury. View Statistics, View About ........................ 2-11
SCREEN MESSAGES
! WARNING Screen Messages and their Meanings ..3-1, 3-2
Control Messages and their Meanings......... 3-3
WARNING is used in this manual to warn of a
hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could DESCRIPTION of OPERATION
result in death or serious injury. 3ATS ................................................. 4-1
3ADTS ............................................... 4-3
! CAUTION 3NTS ................................................. 4-5
3NDTS ............................................... 4-7
CAUTION is used in this manual to warn of a ACCESSORIES
hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could Acc. 11BE software bundle .......................... 5-1
result in minor or moderate injury. Current, Relay, and UPS Modules ............... 5-2
Load Shed – Optional Accessory 30 ............ 5-2
To avoid severe equipment damage, the engine-
generator set must have automatic shutdown devices, APPENDIX
and the electrical system must have protective devices. Cover removal, DIP switches ...................... A-1
Voltage adjustment and other settings ....... A-2
Logged Events ........................................... A-3
Refer to the outline and wiring drawings provided
Event Causes and Statistics Kept .............. A-4
with the transfer switch for all installation and
connection details and accessories. INDEX..............................................back pages

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Overview 1-1

The Group G Controller handles the sensing, timing, and control

functions for Automatic and Non-Automatic Transfer Switches
(3ATS, 3ADTS, 3NTS, 3NDTS). This microprocessor-based
controller includes a user interface. All monitoring and control
functions can be done with the enclosure door closed for convenience
and safety. Voltage pickup and dropout settings and time delay
settings can be made through a system of menus.

Control Overview
The user interface includes a graphic display, control buttons, and
indicator lights. Five buttons allow access to all monitoring, control,
and settings functions. Six lights show status indication of source
acceptability, transfer switch position, and alerts. The screens are
arranged in three levels. Access to some screens require entering a User Interface
password (indicated by a closed padlock symbol).

Up-down arrows buttons

The up and down arrow buttons are used to navigate the settings. These buttons also increase and decrease a value
to modify a parameter while in the settings level screens.

Enter/save settings button (see page 2-1 for Are you sure? screen)
The enter/save settings button moves from the status level to the Main Menu level and other levels. It also is used
to select a parameter and to enter or save a new setting.

Escape button (see page 2-1 for Are you sure? screen)
The escape button ignores a change and returns to the previous status level.

Transfer button (see page 2-1 for Are you sure? screen) message lines
The transfer button has several functions. Refer to the control message for control status
(bottom line) on the control status / home screen. A closed padlock symbol
indicates that a password must be entered (see page 2-1).
• transfer test function simulates a failure of the normal source. control message
• for a 3NTS and 3NDTS, press this button to transfer or retransfer the load.
• bypass timer function cancels an active time delay See pages 3-1, 3-2,
• abort function cancels a pending operation (inphase transfer, for example)
Four transfer switch status lights (light is on when:)
• Normal source accepted (left light)
• Emergency source accepted (right light) Normal Load on
Load on Emergency
• Load on normal [transfer switch in normal position] Source Normal Emergency Source
• Load on emergency [transfer switch in emergency position] Accepted Accepted

Alert light (light is on when:) Read the display for more information.
• Any alarm condition turns on this light. If Feature 6DL active, light is on when load transferred to emergency.

Not in automatic light (light is on when:)

• Not in automatic mode (manual); blinking indicates transfer inhibit.
For 3NTS and 3NDTS this light is always on, indicating that it is a manual transfer switch.

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Status Information
3 message lines
The controller provides the status of both power sources (normal and for ATS position
emergency) and the position of the transfer switch. Press the up and down other status
arrow buttons. No password is required to navigate through these screens.
control message
ATS Status Screen
The ATS status is the home screen. It shows the present status of the ATS including: transfer sequence status,
and running timers, status of connected source, and position of ATS. A control message appears below the status
messages. The control message instructs the user on what action is available.
All other screens automatically return to the ATS Status screen (home screen) after five minutes of inactivity.
Metering Screen
One of several metering screens is provided (a factory setting). It shows the rms voltage and frequency readings
of the power sources. If enabled, the voltage unbalance will also be displayed. If the current sensing option is
provided, the load current is also displayed.

Alarm Screen
Active alarm message appear or no active alarms. A control message appears below the alarm message. If an
active alarm must be acknowledged, the screen stays on until you press enter.
Some alarms are self clearing. Key indicates
optional software
Controller Screen key (dongle) installed
Controller information, name, location, present date and time appears. If an (Accessory 11BE)
optional software key (dongle) is plugged into the controller, a key symbol is
shown in upper right corner of this screen. Accessory 11BE is described on
page 5-1.

Source Acceptability (Feature 1C time delay is described on page 2-3.)

The controller considers a source unacceptable if any of these conditions are true:
• Any phase voltage of the source is less than the voltage dropout setting for more than the Feature 1C setting.
• Any phase voltage is greater than voltage trip setting for more than 3 seconds.
• Frequency of the source is less than the frequency dropout setting for more than Feature 1C setting.
• Frequency is greater than over-frequency trip setting for more than 3 seconds.
• The phase unbalance is greater than the unbalance dropout setting (only if enabled and 3 phase system).
The controller considers a source acceptable again when all these conditions are true:
• Each phase voltage is greater than the voltage pickup setting.
• Each phase voltage is less than over-voltage trip setting by more than 2% of nominal.
• The frequency of the source is greater than the frequency pickup setting.
• Frequency is less than the over-frequency trip setting by more than 2% of nominal.
• The phase unbalance is less than the unbalance pickup setting (only if enabled and 3 phase system).

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Screen Navigation
Overview Main Menu
Button Legend
page
Home / Event Log
2-11
Control Status
Enter/Save

Escape

Statistics page Up – Down

Metering 2-11 Arrows

Settings P Password
Required
P
Engine pages FP Factory
Alarms Settings 2-9 Password
Exerciser
2-10 Required

FP P pages
Factory Timers 2-3
Controller 2-4
Information
General pages
2-5
page 1-2 P 2-6

page General Date & Time

About
2-11

P pages P
Features Communication
2-7
2-8

P P
Pick Up / page Display
Drop Out 2-2

P
Other
Parameters

P
Common
Alarms

P
Name &
Location

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3ATS Sequence of Operation – Normal Source Failure

Legend
See page 2-3 for time delays
 light is on
 light is off

 time delay

Generator
Generator runs unloaded stops 1
for Feature 2E Normal source acceptable
time delay Load on Normal.

Feature 31N time

 Normal source
unacceptable
(see page 1-2)
delay, if used.*

6
Load switched back 2
to Normal source. Observe the indicator lights Automatic start of
emergency generator

Load on Normal All lights off

light comes on
status
messages
Emergency
generator
 Feature 31G time
delay, if used* starting

3
 Feature 3A time
delay, if used Emergency acceptable

Normal Load on
5 Source
Load on
Normal Emergency
Emergency
Source
Normal source acceptable Accepted Accepted

Feature 2B time Emergency

delay, if used accepted light
comes on

Normal source Waiting for Normal

Load on
emergency 
accepted light light comes on
source to return

comes on

 Feature 31F time

delay, if used.**
4
Feature 31M time Electrical loads
delay, if used.**
switched to generator

** To bypass N  E Feature 31F, 31M

* To bypass E  N Feature 31G, 31N if connected source fails, set it to yes 
if connected source fails, set it to yes  in Features settings.
in Features settings.

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3ADTS Sequence of Operation – Normal Source Failure

See page 2-3 for time delays

Legend

 light is on
 light is off

 time delay

Generator
Generator runs unloaded stops 1
for Feature 2E Normal source acceptable
time delay Normal source
Load on Normal. unacceptable
Feature 31N time  (see page 1-2)
delay, if used.*

6
Load switched back 2
to Normal source Observe the indicator lights Automatic start of the
emergency generator

Load on Normal
light comes on All lights off
switch lights are off status
 during the delayed
transition transfer
messages Emergency
generator
time delay starting

3
Emergency acceptable
 Feature 31G time
delay, if used*

 Feature 3A time
delay, if used Normal Load on Load on Emergency
Source Normal Emergency Source Feature 2B time Emergency
Accepted Accepted delay, if used
5 accepted
light comes
Normal source acceptable Feature 31F time
delay, if used.**  on

Load on 
emergency
Waiting for Normal light comes on
Normal source source to return
accepted light
comes on

  switch lights are off

during the delayed
4 transition transfer
Feature 31M time Electrical loads time delay
delay, if used.** switched to generator

* To bypass E  N Feature 31G, 31N ** To bypass N  E Feature 31F, 31M

if connected source fails, set it to yes  if connected source fails, set it to yes 
in Features settings. in Features settings.

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3NTS Sequence of Operation – Normal Source Failure

See page 2-3 for time delays (usually set to zero for 3NTS) Legend
 light is on
 light is off

time delay

 press
transfer
button

Stop the
generator 1
Normal source acceptable
Load on Normal.
Let the generator run Normal source
unloaded for cooldown* unacceptable
(see page 1-2).

All lights off

Load on Normal Observe the indicator lights
light comes on


Feature 3A
time delay,
if used
 2
Manually start the
generator (at generator)
status
messages

 6
Press transfer button to
transfer button
Emergency
generator
starting
transfer load to normal

3
Emergency acceptable
Normal Load on Load on Emergency
Source Normal Emergency Source
Accepted Accepted
Normal source
accepted light
comes on Emergency
accepted light
comes on
5
Normal source acceptable Feature 2B
time delay,
if used
 4
Press transfer button
to transfer load to gen.
Waiting for Normal
source to return

Load on emergency
light comes on

* Follow the generator

manufacturer’s recommendations.

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3NDTS Sequence of Operation – Normal Source Failure

See page 2-3 for time delays (usually set to zero for 3NDTS)
Legend
 light is on 

 light is off time delay
press
transfer
button

Stop the 1
generator
Normal source acceptable
Let the generator run Load on Normal.
unloaded for cooldown* Normal source
unacceptable
Load on Normal (see page 1-2).
light comes on

All lights off

Observe the indicator lights
switch lights are off
 during the delayed
transition transfer
time delay  2
Manually start the
generator (at generator)

status Emergency
messages generator

 6
Press transfer button to
transfer button
starting

3
transfer load to normal
Emergency acceptable
Feature 3A
 time delay,
if used
Emergency
accepted light
comes on
Normal Load on Load on Emergency
5 Source Normal Emergency Source
Accepted Accepted
Normal source acceptable

Feature 2B
time delay,
 4
Press transfer button
Normal source if used
to transfer load to gen.
accepted light
comes on Load on


emergency
Waiting for Normal light comes on
source to return


switch lights are off
during the delayed
transition transfer
time delay
* Follow the generator
manufacturer’s recommendations.

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Settings Overview (Main Menu  Settings)

NOTICE
Any indiscriminate change in these settings may affect the normal operation of the transfer switch. This
change could allow the load circuits to remain connected to an inadequate source.
The settings can be displayed and changed from the user interface. Some settings may require a password.
1. On the ATS Status screen, press the enter/save button to display to the Main Menu screen.
2. On the Main Menu screen, press the up or down arrow buttons to select Settings, then press the enter/save
button.
3. On the Settings screen, press the up or down arrow buttons to select a parameter, then press the enter/save
button.

Change a Setting
To change a setting in the controller:
1. Navigate to the settings screen that you want to change.
2. Press the enter/save settings button to start the first field blinking. If required, enter the password.
3. Press the up and down arrow buttons to change the flashing digit(s) or word, and press the enter/save settings
button to move to the next field.
4. Repeat step 3 until all the fields have been entered.
NOTE If a field is blinking, information must be entered. The escape button will end the editing session.

Password The default password is 1111 (see pages 2-5, 2-6).

If Enter Password displays, you must enter the correct password first.
Use the up and down arrow buttons to change the flashing digit of the password. Press the enter/save settings
button to move to the next digit (left to right). The password is accepted when all four digits have been entered
correctly and the enter/save settings button is pressed.
If Login Error Invalid Password displays, press the enter/save settings button to reenter the password.
You can now change the settings on the selected screen.
NOTE Once the password is entered, it will stay unlocked for 5 minutes so that you do not have to keep entering
it. To save time, plan to make all your settings at one time.
If no password is desired, set the password to 0000. This password unlocks the controller so that anyone can
change the settings without entering a password. To transfer the load, however, the Are you sure? screen appears.

Are you sure?

Once the correct password is entered, the controller stays unlocked for 5 minutes. During that time
period if you press the transfer button, the Are You Sure? screen appears (instead of Enter Password).
You can:
▪ press the enter/save button to confirm (commit) load transfer, or
▪ press the escape button to cancel the load transfer operation.

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Voltage and Frequency Settings (Main Menu  Settings  Pick Up / Drop Out)
Unless otherwise specified on the order, the voltage and frequency settings are set at the factory to the default
values. If a setting must be changed follow the procedure below. Some settings may require a password.

NOTICE
Any indiscriminate change in these settings may affect the normal operation of the transfer switch. This
change could allow the load circuits to remain connected to an inadequate source.
Default Setting Adjustment Range Display Screen
Description Settings
% of nominal increments of 1% (see below)
Dropout 85% 70 to 98% N Volt DO
Normal Pickup 90% 85 to 100% N Volt PU
Source Over Voltage Trip* off off, 102 to 116% N Volt OV
Voltage Unbalance Dropout 20% 5 to 20% N VUnb DO
Unbalance Pickup 10% 3 to 18% N VUNB PU
Emergency Dropout 75% 70 to 98% E Volt DO
Source Pickup 90% 85 to 100 E Volt PU
Voltage Over Voltage Trip* off off, 102 to 116% E Volt OV
Normal Dropout 90% 85 to 98% N Freq DO
Source Pickup 95% 86 to 100% N Freq PU
Frequency Over Frequency Trip* off off, 101 to 111% N Freq OF
Emergency Dropout 90% 85 to 98% E Freq DO
Source Pickup 95% 86 to 100% E Freq PU
Frequency Over Frequency Trip* off off, 101 to 111% E Freq OF

* The Over Voltage and Over Frequency reset is fixed at 2% below the trip setting.
The voltage and frequency settings can be displayed and changed from the user interface. See the table above.
Some settings may require a password.
1. On the Main Menu press the up or down arrow buttons to select Settings, then press the enter/save button
to move to the Settings level of menus.
2. Press the up and down arrow buttons to highlight Pickup / Dropout, then press the enter/save settings
button to move to the PU/DO display.
3. Then you can press the up and down arrow buttons to highlight the voltage and frequency settings screens.
An overview explanation of the settings is listed below.
Description Explanation
Normal
This screen shows dropout, pickup, and over-voltage trip settings for the normal source.
Source
Voltage They are in percentage of the nominal voltage and volts rms.
Emergency
This screen shows dropout, pickup, and over-voltage trip settings for the emergency source.
Source
Voltage They are in percentage of the nominal voltage and volts rms.
Normal
This screen shows dropout, pickup, and over-frequency trip settings for the normal source.
Source
Frequency They are in percentage of the nominal frequency and Hz.
Emergency
This screen shows dropout, pickup, and over-frequency trip settings for the emergency
Source
Frequency source. They are in percentage of the nominal frequency and Hz.
Normal
This screen shows normal source voltage unbalance. It only appears if voltage unbalance is
Voltage
Unbalance enabled and the transfer switch is three phase. The values are in percentage.

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Timer Settings (Main Menu  Settings  Timers)

Unless otherwise specified on the order, the timer (time delay) settings are set at the factory to the default values.
If a setting must be changed, carefully follow the procedure on the next page. Some settings may require a
password.

NOTICE
Any indiscriminate change in these settings may affect the normal operation of the transfer switch. This
change could allow the load circuits to remain connected to an inadequate source.
Adjustment Range Display Screen
Feature Timer Default Setting
1 sec. increments (see next page)
override momentary 0 to 6 sec
1C  3 seconds N Fail (1C)
Normal source outages see NOTICE below
override momentary
0 to 6 sec
1F Emergency source 4 seconds
see NOTICE below
E Fail (1F)
outages
transfer to Emergency
(if Normal fails)
0 0 to 60 min 59 sec N  E N Fail (2B)
2B
transfer to Emergency
(if just a test)
0 0 to 60 min 59 sec N  E Test (2B)
2E engine cooldown 5 minutes 0 to 60 min 59 sec Cool Down (2E)
Retransfer to Normal
(if Normal fails)
30 minutes 0 to 60 min 59 sec E  N N Fail (3A)
3A
Retransfer to Normal 0 to 9 hours
(if just a test) 
30 seconds
59 min 59 sec
E  N Test (3A)
Normal to Emergency
31F 
pre-transfer signal
0 0 to 5 min 59 sec N  E PreX (31F)
Emergency to Normal
31G 
pre-transfer signal
0 0 to 5 min 59 sec E  N PreX (31G)
Normal to Emergency
31M
post-transfer signal
0 0 to 5 min 59 sec N  E PosX (31M)
Emergency to Normal
31N
post-transfer signal
0 0 to 5 min 59 sec E  N PosX (31N)
Inphase  inphase transfer 1.5 seconds 0 to 3 sec In-Phase
Load  
disconnect
delay transition transfer 3 seconds 0 to 5 min 59 sec LD Disconnect
Fail accept failure to accept 0 to 6 sec
maximum Emergency source alarm
3 seconds
see NOTICE below
E Accept Fail

 Standard adjustment up to 6 seconds (total power outage). See NOTICE below.

 To bypass Feature 31F if the Normal source fails, set bypass to yes in Features settings (page 2-7).
 To bypass Feature 31G if the Emergency source fails, set bypass to yes in Features settings (page 2-7).
 This timer appears only on the display for a 3ATS or 3NTS. Allows time for generator to stabilize before
initiating inphase transfer.
 This timer appears only on the display for a 3ADTS or 3NDTS.
 To bypass load disconnect timer on source failures, set bypass to yes in Feature settings (page 2-7).
 This timer is disabled on 3NTS and 3NDTS.

NOTICE
Feature 1C, 1F, and Fail accept maximum timers can be extended to 0 to 60 min 59 sec if an external
24 V dc power supply is included and the External Battery check box is selected (General Settings,
Other Parameters, page 2-5). Accessory 1UP is available (page 5-2) if longer than 6 seconds is
required.

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Timer Settings continued (Main Menu  Settings  Timers)

The timer (time delay) settings can be displayed and changed from the user interface. See the table on the
previous page. Some settings may require a password.
1. On the Main Menu press the up and down arrow buttons to highlight Settings, then press the enter/save
button to move to the Settings menus.
2. Press the up and down arrow buttons to highlight Timers, then press the enter/save settings button to move to
the list of timers.
3. Then you can press the up and down arrow buttons to highlight the timer settings displays. An overview
explanation of the settings is listed below.

Display Screen Explanation

Momentary Normal source failure timer. It can be bypassed by pressing the transfer
N Fail (1C)
/ bypass button.
E Fail (1F) Momentary Emergency source failure timer.
Normal to Emergency transfer timer (when normal source fails). It can be bypassed
N  E N Fail (2B)
by pressing the transfer / bypass button.
N  E Test (2B) Normal to Emergency transfer timer (when transfer button is pressed).
Engine cool down timer does not run if the load was not transferred. It cannot be
Cool Down (2E)
bypassed.
Emergency to Normal retransfer timer (when normal source fails). It can be
E  N N Fail (3A)
bypassed by pressing the transfer / bypass button.
E  N Test (3A) Emergency to Normal retransfer timer (when transfer button is pressed).
Normal to Emergency pre-transfer signal timer for external equipment. When this
timer is running, the transfer can be aborted by pressing the transfer / bypass button.
N  E PreX (31F) If the in-phase feature is enabled, load transfer is prevented until the condition is
met. To bypass Feature 31F if the Normal source fails, set bypass to yes in the
Feature settings.
Emergency to Normal pre-transfer signal timer for external equipment. If the in-
phase feature is enabled, load transfer is prevented until the condition is met. To
E  N PreX (31G)
bypass Feature 31G if the Emergency source fails, set bypass to yes in the Feature
settings.
Normal to Emergency post-transfer signal timer for external equipment. To bypass
N  E PosX (31M)
Feature 31M if the Emergency source fails, set it to yes  in the Features settings.
Emergency to Normal post-transfer signal timer for external equipment. To bypass
E  N PosX (31N)
Feature 31N if the Normal source fails, set it to yes  in the Features settings.
In-phase timer precedes inphase transfers, if provided. Not available for 3ADTS,
In-Phase
3NDTS.
Load disconnect timer only for 3ADTS, 3NDTS delayed-transition transfer switch.
LD Disconnect
The load is not connected to either source.
Failure to accept the Emergency source alarm timer turns on alert light when alarm
E Accept Fail
expires
.

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General Settings (Main Menu  Settings  General)

Unless otherwise specified on the order, the general settings are set at the factory to the default values.
Default Display Screen
Parameter Sub Level Adjustment Range
Setting (see next page)
Time hh:mm:ss 01-23:00 - 59:00-59 hh:mm:ss
Date day mm/dd/yy 01-12 / 01-31 / 00-99 day mm/dd/yy
US mm/dd/yy
Format US ISO yy/mm/dd
Date & Time
EU dd/mm/yy
Off Off
Daylight Savings Time Off Apr/Oct Apr/Oct
Mar/Nov Mar/Nov
115200 115200
57600 57600
38400 38400
Baud Rate 9600
19200 19200
Communication 9600 9600
– RS485 Port Off Off
(optional
Device Address (Dev Addr) 1 1 - 247 1 - 247
Accessory 11BE)
AscoBusII AscoBusII
Protocol  AscoBusII AscoBusI AscoBusI
Modbus Modbus
Emulate Grp1  no yes  or no   or 
English English
Korean Korean
Chinese Chinese
Turkish Turkish
Russian Russian
Language English German German
Italian Italian
Portuguese Portuguese
French Canadian French CAN
Display
French French
Spanish Spanish
Contrast 15 1 to 20 1 to 20
Backlight On On, Off, 1 to 59 min On, Off, 1 to 59 min
Vab/bc/ca Vab/bc/ca
Volt Label Vab/bc/ca Uab/bc/ca Uab/bc/ca
Uuv/vw/wu Uuv/vw/wu
Source 1/2  no yes  or no   or 
Password 1111 a-z, A-Z, 0-9, 4 characters ****
External Battery no yes  or no   or 
Other
Current Sensing (accessory) Off Off, 1CT, 2CT, 3CT Off, 1CT, 2CT, 3CT
Parameters
CT Ratio 400:5 50 - 4000:5 50 - 4000:5
Clear Events (accessory)
Loss E when on E no yes  or no   or 
Common Alarms E accept Fail no yes  or no   or 

Load Disconnected  no yes  or no   or 
Name a-z, A-Z, 0-9, space, 20 char
Name & Location
Location a-z, A-Z, 0-9, space, 20 char

 For connectivity to the Group G Controller via Modbus, refer to 381339-310.

 When Emulate Grp1 box is checked, baud rate is 9600 and protocol is AscoBusII.
 Source 1/2 only available for English language.
 Load Disconnected appears only on the display for a 3ADTS, 3NDTS.
 The alert light also turns on for common alarms

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General Settings continued (Main Menu  Settings  General)

The general settings can be displayed and changed from the user interface. See the table on the previous page.
If a setting must be changed follow the procedure below. Some settings may require a password.
1. From the Main Menu press the up and down arrow buttons to highlight Settings, then press the enter/save
button to move to the Settings menus.
2. Press the up and down arrow buttons to highlight General, then press the enter/save settings button to move
to the list of general settings.
3. Then you can press the up and down arrow buttons to highlight the general settings displays. An overview
explanation of the settings is listed below.

Parameter Explanation
This screen allows the user to change the time, date, date format, and daylight savings
Date & Time
time.
If optional Accessory 11BE was ordered, this screen allows the user to configure the
Communication RS485 communication port. The baud rate can be set off, 9600 – 115200. The address
(Accessory 11BE) can be set 1 to 247. See the Appendix for setting DIP switches S7 and S8. S7 sets the
terminating resistor; S8 sets 2 wire or 4 wire.
This screen selects the language for messages (English is the default language). Screen
Display contrast can be set. Three voltage phase labels can be set. Source 1/2 (S1/S2) can be set
instead of Normal and Emergency (N/E).
This screen allows the user to change the password (default password is 1111).
There is a setting for an external battery (if connected) for Feature 1C or 1F extended
time range.
If the optional current sensing module is installed, current sensing should be set for
Other Parameters
single phase or three phase. The current transformer (CT) ratio should be set for the
ampere size of the transfer switch (refer to the label on the CT used). See current
transformer WARNING below.
All events can be cleared from the controller, if desired.
This screen shows selected alarm conditions. If enabled, the alarm condition will turn on
the alert indicator and deenergize the configured common alarm output relays (OP1, and
optional OP2, OP3) for external monitoring.
Common Alarms Loss E when on E Loss of emergency when connected to Emergency.
E Accept Fail Expiration of failure to accept timer (failure to acquire
emergency source)
Load Disconnect For 3ADTS and 3NDTS only.
This screen allows the user to enter a name and location of the Transfer Switch
(maximum 20 alphanumeric characters each). If communication is used, the name and
Name & Location location is exported (for ASCO bus II protocol name has an 8 character limit).
The name & location parameter is not available (disabled) if English language is not
selected.

! WARNING
Never leave an open secondary circuit of a current transformer. Dangerous voltage can cause shocks,
burns, and/or death. When disconnected always install a shorting jumper between the current
transformer terminals.

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Features Settings (Main Menu  Settings  Features)

Unless otherwise specified on the order, the features settings are set at the factory to the default values. If a
setting must be changed follow the procedure on the next page. Some settings may require a password.

NOTICE
Any indiscriminate change in these settings may affect the normal operation of the transfer switch. This
change could allow the load circuits to remain connected to an inadequate source.
Display Screen
Feature Default Setting Adjustment Range
(see next page)
Bypass Normal to Emergency
transfer Feature 31 upon no yes  or no  BP N  E F31 N Fail
connected source failure
Bypass Emergency to Normal
transfer Feature 31 upon no yes  or no  BP E  N F31 E Fail
connected source failure
Commit to transfer no yes  or no  Commit Transfer
Bypass delayed-transition transfer
no yes  or no  BP DTTS Src Fail
upon a source failure 
Inphase monitor enable  no yes  or no  In Phase On
Load Shed Inphase enable  no yes  or no  Load Shed In Phase
Fail Accept Timer no yes  or no  Fail Accept Timer
External Feature 6B no yes  or no  Ext. Feature 6B
External Feature 17  no yes  or no  Ext. Feature 17
Feature 6DL enable no yes  or no  Feature 6DL
Serial Feature 17 enable no yes  or no  Serial Feature 17
Voltage Unbalance enable no yes  or no  Volt Unbalance
yes yes  or no  Feature 31
Controller Output contact OP1 no yes  or no  Common Alarm 
(select one) no yes  or no  NR2
no yes  or no  Not In Auto
no yes  or no  Feature 31
Relay Expansion Module   yes yes  or no  Common Alarm
Output contact OP2 no yes  or no  NR2
(select one) no yes  or no  Not In Auto
no yes  or no  1G
no yes  or no  Feature 31
Relay Expansion Module  
no yes  or no  Common Alarm
Output contact OP3
no yes  or no  NR2
(select one)
yes yes  or no  Not In Auto
Manual DTTS  no yes  or no  Manual
Load Disconnect Recovery Mode yes yes  or no  Auto
 This feature appears only on the display for a 3ADTS.
 This feature appears only on the display for a 3ATS.
 This feature appears only on the display for a 3ATS or 3ADTS, not on a 3NTS or 3NDTS.
 The Controller Output contact OP1 can be set to operate with a Common Alarm only if Accessory 11BE is
ordered. See page 5-1.
 The Relay Expansion Module is optional Accessory 18RX for 3ATS and 3NTS. It is included with a 3ADTS and
3NDTS. See page 5-2.
 This feature appears only on the display for a 3NDTS.

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Features Settings continued (Main Menu  Settings  Features)

The features settings can be displayed and changed from the user interface. See the table on the previous page.
Some settings may require a password.
1. From the Main Menu press the up and down arrow buttons to highlight Settings, then press the enter/save
button to move to the Settings menus.
2. Press the up and down arrow buttons to highlight Features, then press the enter/save settings button to move
to the list of features.
3. Then you can press the up and down arrow buttons to highlight the feature settings displays. An overview
explanation of the settings is listed below.

Display Screen Explanation

This display shows the setting for bypass Normal to Emergency transfer
BP N  E F31 N Fail
Feature 31 if the connected source fails. If set to yes, there is no delay.
This display shows the setting for bypass Emergency to Normal transfer
BP E  N F31 E Fail
Feature 31 if the connected source fails. If set to yes, there is no delay.
This display appears only for 3ADTS. It shows the setting for bypassing
BP DTTS Src Fail
delayed-transition transfer upon a source failure. If set to yes, there is no delay.
This setting affects the transfer sequence as follows:
Enabled (yes) - If Normal fails the controller continues transfer sequence to
Commit Transfer emergency even if Normal returns before Emergency becomes acceptable.
Disabled (no) - If Normal fails, the controller cancels the transfer sequence to
emergency if Normal returns before Emergency becomes acceptable.
This display appears only for 3ATS, 3NTS. It shows the status of in-phase
In Phase On
monitor. If it is on, load transfer is delayed until sources are in phase.
This display appears only for 3ATS. It shows the status of in-phase monitor for
Load Shed In Phase
load shed. If it is on, load transfer is delayed until sources are in phase.
This display shows the failure to accept Emergency source timer setting. If set
Fail Accept Timer
to yes, the alert light will turn on after this timer runs out.
This display shows the enable setting for external Feature 6B (override switch
Ext. Feature 6B
to manually bypass time delay on retransfer to normal source).
This display shows the enable setting for external Feature 17 (remote contact
Ext. Feature 17
which opens to signal ATS to transfer to emergency).
This display shows the enable setting for Feature 6DL (retransfer to normal
mode). If enabled, manual retransfer is required (indicated by alert light) by
Feature 6DL
pressing the Transfer button. Automatic retransfer occurs if the emergency
source fails.
This display shows the enable setting for serial communication Feature 17
Serial Feature 17
(remote signal to ATS to transfer to emergency or normal).
This display shows the enable setting for voltage unbalance (3 phase TS only).
Voltage Unbalance
If enabled, voltage unbalance appears on the metering screen.
This display shows the settings for output contacts OP1, OP2, and OP3. OP1
is in the Group G controller. OP2 and OP3 are in the Relay Expansion
Output OP1, OP2, OP3
Module. This module is included in 3DTS and 3NDTS; it is an optional
accessory on 3ATS and 3NTS. Feature 1G is available on OP2. See page 5-2.
Manual DTTS
This display only appears for 3NDTS. It shows the setting for load disconnect
Load Disconnect
recovery. It is normally set to Auto.
Recovery Mode

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Engine Exercisers (Main Menu  Settings  Engine Exerciser)

These timers periodically exercise the emergency engine-generator. They can be set to exercise with or without
load transfer, or they can be completely disabled. The engine-generator should be exercised under load once a
week for a minimum time period of 20 minutes, or follow the recommendations of the engine-generator set
manufacturer.

Unless otherwise specified on the order, the engine exerciser settings are set at the factory to the default values. If
a setting must be changed follow the procedure on the next page. Some settings may require a password.

NOTICE
Any indiscriminate change in these settings may affect the normal operation of the transfer switch. This
change could allow the load circuits to remain connected to an inadequate source.

Standard Exerciser
The standard built-in exerciser provides a once a week (or two week) 20 minute exercise period.
Display Screen
Exercise Parameter Default Setting Adjustment Range
(see next page)
Enable no no  or yes  Enable 
With load no no  or yes  With Load 
Interval weekly Weekly or Bi-Weekly Interval Weekly
Start day Sun Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat Day of Week Sun
Start time 00:00 0 to 23 h, 0 to 59 m (hh:mm) Time 00:00
Duration 20 not adjustable

Programmable Exerciser (part of optional Accessory 11BE)

The programmable exerciser provides seven programmable exercise periods. They can be set for once a week
(all), alternate weeks (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th week), and each with an adjustable start and exercise period.
Display Screen
Exercise Parameter Default Setting Adjustment Range
(see next page)
Program number 1 1 to 7 Program No 1
Enable no  no  or yes  Enable 
With load no  no  or yes  With Load 
Interval / Start week All All, Alt (alternate), 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Start Week All
Start day Sun Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat Day of Week Sun
Start time 00:00 0 to 23 h, 0 to 59 m (hh:mm) Time 00:00
Duration 00:00 0 to 23 h, 0 to 59 m (hh:mm) Duration 00:00

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Engine Exercisers continued (Main Menu  Settings  Engine Exerciser)

The engine exerciser settings can be displayed and changed from the user interface. See the table on the previous
page. Some settings may require a password.
1. From the Main Menu press the up and down arrow buttons to highlight Settings, then press the enter/save
button to move to the Settings menus.
2. Press the up and down arrow buttons to highlight Engine Exerciser, then press the enter/save settings
button to move to the Engine Exerciser screen.
3. Then you can press the up and down arrow buttons to highlight the engine exerciser settings displays. An
overview explanation of the settings is listed below.

Exercise Parameter Explanation

Up to seven independent engine exercise routines can be set. Each routine
Program number
(Accessory 11BE)
functions in the same manner. Six parameters need to be configured for each
routine (Program No 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 – not all have to be used)
Enable (turn on) or disable (turn off) the exercise routine.
Enable  Enables the exerciser.
 Disables the exerciser.
Exercise with or without load transfer.
With load  The load will be transferred to Emergency.
 No load transfer. The load will not be transferred to Emergency.
Interval Exercise week:
(standard exerciser) Weekly or Bi-weekly.
Start week Exercise week:
(Accessory 11BE exerciser) All, Alternate, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, or 5th week
Exercise day:
Start day
Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Exercise start time:
Start time hh:mm 0-23 hour 0-59 minute

Duration Exercise run time (length of time) that the generator will run.
(standard exerciser) 20 minutes (not adjustable).
Duration Exercise run time (length of time) that the generator will run.
(Accessory 11BE exerciser) hh:mm 0-23 hour 0-59 minute

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View Event Log Accessory 11BE, page 5-1 (Main Menu  Event Log)
Event Log is used to view events; use the up and down buttons to navigate the event list.

If optional Accessory 11BE was ordered, the controller event log can be viewed from the user interface.

1. From the Main Menu screen press the up and down arrow buttons to highlight Event Log, then press the
enter/save button to move to the Event Log.

2 Press the up and down arrow buttons to scroll through the Event Log.

Logged Events
The display shows the last 300 events. Each event displays shows the event number (1 is the most recent, 300 is
the oldest), the time and date of the event, the event type, and the cause or reason (if applicable) under the event
type.

Refer to Appendix A-3 for a list of the event types recorded.

Refer to Appendix A-4 for a list of the event causes.

View Statistics (Main Menu  Statistics)

Statistics is used to view transfer switch (TS) history and statistics.

The statistics log can be viewed from the user interface.

1. From the Main Menu display press the up and down arrow buttons to highlight Statistics, then press the
enter/save button to view the list.

2 Press the up and down arrow buttons to scroll through the Statistics.

Refer to Appendix A-4 for a list of the statistics kept.

View About (Main Menu  About)

About is used to view controller information; use the up and down buttons to navigate the About list.

The About screen can be viewed from the user interface.

1. From the Main Menu screen press the up and down arrow buttons to highlight About, then press the
enter/save button to view the About screen.

2 Press the up and down arrow buttons to scroll through the About screens.

About screens
The display shows the nominal voltage and frequency, the transfer switch ampere size, the type of transfer switch,
the transfer switch name, location, the software version, bootloader version, and the serial number.

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Screen Messages and their Meanings

The following messages (in alphabetical order) can appear on the controller display:
Screen Message Meaning or Explanation Refer to Pages
Access denied If optional Accessory 11BE was not ordered, this
Option not installed message displays if Acc. 11BE features are selected. 1-1
Press the escape key to cancel. Press escape key to return to previous screen.
Are you sure? This may appear when you press the transfer button. 2-1, 3-3
The emergency to normal load transfer time delay
Emergency  Normal Timer 2-3, 2-4
(Feature 3A) is running. The time remaining is shown.
The engine exerciser is running the engine-generator set
Engine Exerciser / With Load 2-9, 2-10
with load (transfer switch transfers load to generator).
The engine exerciser is running the engine-generator
Engine Exerciser / Without Load set without load (the transfer switch does not transfer 2-9, 2-10
the load to the generator).
The engine-generator set unloaded cooldown time delay
Engine Cooldown Timer 2-3, 2-4
(Feature 2E) is running. The time remaining is shown.
Controller is unable to accept the emergency source
Fail Acquire E 2-5, 2-6
within the time specified.
Feature 6DL Active Automatic load retransfer to normal source is inhibited. 2-7, 2-8
Invalid Password An incorrect password has been entered. 2-1
Load Disconnect The load is disconnected. (3ADTS, 3NDTS)
The load disconnect time delay is running. The time
Load Disconnect Timer 2-3, 2-4
remaining is shown. (3ADTS, 3NDTS)
Load on Emergency The load is connected to the emergency source.
Load on Normal The load is connected to the normal source.
Load Shed / From Emergency Load shed from emergency, Acc. 30. (3ATS, 3ADTS) 5-2
Load Shed / From Normal Load shed from normal, Acc. 30. (3ATS, 3ADTS) 5-2
The emergency source has failed with the load
Loss E When on E 2-5, 2-6
connected to emergency.
Manual Transfer In the manual transfer mode.
Manual Transfer Enabled The transfer switch is in the manual mode.
No Active Alarms There are no active alarms. 1-2
The normal to emergency load transfer time delay
Normal  Emergency Timer 2-3, 2-4
(Feature 2B) is running. The time remaining is shown.
The normal source failure time delay (Feature 1C) is
Normal Fail Timer 2-3 2-4
running. The time remaining is shown.
Normal Failed / Under Voltage The normal source is not acceptable. 3-1
Normal OK The normal source is accepted. 3-1
The post-transfer time delay (Feature 31M or 31N) is
Post Transfer Timer 2-3, 2-4
running. The time remaining is shown.
The pre-transfer time delay (Feature 31F or 31G) is
Pre Transfer Timer 2-3, 2-4
running. The time remaining is shown.
The controller has powered up and has recognized an See HELP
Sources Not Acceptable in INDEX
error condition (both sources are not accepted).
The controller has powered up and has recognized an See HELP
Switch Position Unknown in INDEX
error condition (cannot determine switch position).
Test Mode / Test Circuit 5 Occurs briefly during a transfer test. Installation Manual
Test Mode / Test Circuit 17 Test circuit Feature 17 is active (remote test). page 2-7, 2-8
Time to Run The engine exerciser time remaining is shown.

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Screen Messages and their Meanings (continued)

The following messages (in alphabetical order) can appear on the controller display:
Screen Message Meaning or Explanation Refer to Pages
Transfer  Emergency Inhibited Load transfer to emergency source is inhibited.
Transfer  Normal Inhibited Load transfer to normal source is inhibited.
The controller is waiting for the emergency source
Waiting for Emergency Acceptable to become acceptable so that it can continue in the 3-1
transfer sequence.
The controller is waiting for the sources to come in
phase so that it can make an in phase load transfer.
Waiting for In-Phase The phase angle and frequency difference are also 3-1
displayed. This message will be displayed until the
sources come in phase. (3ATS, 3NTS)
Waiting for In-Phase Timer The in-phase transfer timer in running. (3ATS,3NTS) 2-3, 2-4
The controller is waiting for the transfer button to be
Waiting for Retransfer 1-6, 1-7, 4-6, 4-8
pressed. (3NTS, 3NDTS)

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Control Messages and their Meanings

The following control messages (in alphabetical order) can appear on the controller display:
Control Message Meaning or Explanation Refer to Pages
A password is required to proceed further in the
Enter Password change process. Enter the correct password to 1-1, 1-3, 2-1
continue or press the escape button.
Press the transfer button to stop an impending load
transfer when any of these screens appear:
• normal OK, waiting for in-phase timer
• normal OK, running pre-transfer timer
Press Abort Transfer • normal failed, waiting for emergency
• test mode & load shed pre transfer timer
• engine exerciser with load pre transfer timer
• normal  emergency load disconnect timer
3ADTS & 3NDTS • emergency  normal load disconnect timer 2-2, 2-3
Press the transfer button to cancel a running time
delay when any of these screens appear:
• normal OK, emergency  normal timer
• normal failed, normal fail timer
Press Bypass Timer • normal failed, normal  emergency timer
• normal failed, emergency  normal timer
• engine exerciser time to run timer
• test mode & load shed, normal  emergency timer
• test mode & load shed, emergency  normal timer
Press the transfer button to retransfer the load to
normal when any of these screens appear:
• normal failed, waiting for re-transfer
Press Re-Transfer • Feature 17 transfer, waiting for re-transfer
• Feature 6DL active, waiting for re-transfer
3NTS, 3NDTS • manual transfer, waiting for re-transfer
Press the transfer button to perform a test load
transfer when any of these screens appear: Transfer
Press Test Transfer • normal OK, load on normal, waiting for retransfer Switch
(3ATS, 3ADTS) signal, engine cooldown timer Installation
• load shed, load on normal, normal  emergency Manual
timer, engine cooldown timer
Transfer
Press the transfer button to perform a test load
Switch
Press Transfer (3NTS, 3NDTS) transfer when any of these screens appear: Installation
• normal OK, load on normal
Manual
The display freezes if an active alarm needs to be
Press to acknowledge alarms acknowledged. Note it, then press the enter button. 1-2

Press to Test (3ATS, 3ADTS) Press the transfer button to confirm load transfer. 1-2

Press to Transfer (3NTS, 3NDTS) Press the transfer button to confirm load transfer. 1-2

Press to Cancel Press the escape button to return to previous screen. 1-1, 1-3, 2-1

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Open-Transition Automatic Transfer (3ATS)

- Normal Failure NR relay
- Transfer Test SE relay Feature 1C deenergizes. Emergency
- Gen exercise deenergizes time delay Generator start accepted
(with load transfer) signal

Inphase transfer TS coil

Feature 2B Feature 31F feature ER relay energizes.
time delay time delay (if transfer test energizes Load transfer to
or gen exercise) emergency

Load Transfer to Emergency

The sequence for load transfer to the emergency source begins automatically when the controller detects a normal
source failure, a transfer test signal (either local or remote), a remote transfer to emergency signal, or a generator
exercise (with load transfer).
Normal Source Failure. The Normal source is considered unacceptable when any one of four voltage or
frequency conditions occur (see page 1-2).
Transfer Test Signal. The test transfer signal can be from the transfer button, the engine-generator exerciser,
or via the optional serial port (Accessory 11BE).
The controller begins the load transfer sequence by de-energizing the SE relay and starting the Feature 1C time
delay. Feature 1C time delay on engine starting prevents nuisance starting of the engine-generator set and load
transfer to emergency due to momentary failures of the normal source. If the normal source is restored (voltage
returns above the dropout point) while Feature 1C time delay is running, the SE relay is re-energized and the
transfer sequence is terminated. (For transfer test the Feature 1C time delay is bypassed.)
Engine Start Signal. When the Feature 1C time delay ends, the controller de-energizes the NR relay which
signals the engine-generator to start. The controller monitors the emergency source, waiting for it to become
acceptable. Usually about 10 seconds elapse from dropout of the NR relay to acceptance of the emergency
source. This interval occurs because the engine-generator must crank, start, and run up to nominal pickup points.
If the emergency source is available immediately, the controller will accept it as soon as the NR relay drops out.
When the emergency source becomes acceptable, the controller starts the Feature 2B time delay on transfer to
emergency (if desired). Feature 2B time delay allows the emergency source to stabilize before load transfer. If
the emergency source fails while Feature 2B time delay is running, the controller again waits for the emergency
source to become acceptable again and restarts Feature 2B.
At the conclusion of the Feature 2B time delay, the controller is ready to transfer the load to emergency. If
enabled, Feature 31F time delay will run prior to transfer and the Feature 31 output will be active while the time
delay runs. Also, if the inphase transfer feature (for motor loads) is enabled, the controller will inhibit transfer
until the sources are in phase.
Load Transfer. To transfer the load to the emergency source the controller energizes ER relay. The transfer
switch TS coil energizes, and all transfer switch contacts (mains, controls, auxiliaries) reverse position. Transfer
switch is now supplying the load from emergency source. Feature 1F time delay ignores a momentary voltage
drop of the emergency source when load is added to the generator.
If enabled, Feature 31M time delay will run after the transfer and the Feature 31 output will be active while the
time delay runs.

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Open-Transition Automatic Transfer (3ATS) continued

- Normal restored
- Cancelled Test Feature 3A Feature 31G Inphase ER relay
- Gen exercise time delay time delay transfer feature energizes
completed

TS coil NR relay
SE relay energizes. Feature 2E energizes.
energizes Load transfer to time delay Generator start
normal (gen cool down) signal ended.

Load Retransfer to Normal

The sequence for load retransfer to the normal source begins automatically when the controller detects a restored
normal source, a cancelled transfer test signal (local or remote), a cancelled remote transfer to emergency signal,
or a completed generator exercise (with load transfer).
Normal Source Restoration. The Normal source is considered acceptable again when all four voltage and
frequency conditions occur (see page 1-2).
Cancel Transfer Test. Removal of the test transfer signal can be by pressing the transfer button again, ending
a remote test, complete engine-generator exercise period, or via the optional serial port (Accessory 11BE).
The controller begins the load retransfer sequence by starting the Feature 3A time delay. Feature 3A time delay
on retransfer to normal allows the normal source to stabilize. If the normal source fails while the Feature 3A time
delay is running, the controller waits for the normal source again to become acceptable and restarts the Feature 3A
time delay. If the emergency source fails while Feature 3A is running, the controller bypasses the time delay for
immediate load transfer. To bypass Feature 3A time delay press the transfer button (bypass timer).
At the conclusion of the Feature 3A time delay, the controller is ready to transfer the load to normal. If enabled,
Feature 31G time delay will run prior to retransfer and the Feature 31 output will be active while the time delay
runs. Also, if the inphase transfer feature is enabled, the controller will prevent transfer until the sources are in
phase.
Load Retransfer. To retransfer the load to the normal source the controller de-energizes ER relay and
energizes SE relay. The transfer switch TS coil energizes, and all transfer switch contacts (mains, controls,
auxiliaries) reverse position. The transfer switch is now supplying the load from the normal source again.
Engine Cooldown and Stop. After load retransfer to the normal source, the controller starts Feature 2E time
delay. Feature 2E time delay provides an unloaded cooldown running period for the engine-generator. At the end
of the time delay, the controller energizes the NR relay and the engine-generator is signaled to shutdown.

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Delayed-Transition Automatic Transfer (3ADTS)

- Normal Failure NR relay
- Transfer Test SE relays Feature 1C deenergizes. Emergency
- Gen exercise deenergize time delay Generator start accepted
(with load transfer) signal

CN coil CE coil
Feature 2B Feature 31F ER relays energizes. Load energizes.
time delay time delay energize Disconnects Disconnect Load transfer to
normal source. time delay emergency

Load Transfer to Emergency

The sequence for load transfer to the emergency source begins automatically when the controller detects a normal
source failure, a transfer test signal (either local or remote), a remote transfer to emergency signal, or a generator
exercise (with load transfer).
Normal Source Failure. The Normal source is considered unacceptable when any one of four voltage or
frequency conditions occur (see page 1-2).
Transfer Test Signal. The test transfer signal can be from the transfer button, the engine-generator exerciser,
or via the optional serial port (Accessory 11BE). The controller begins the load transfer sequence by de-
energizing the SE relays and starting the Feature 1C time delay. Feature 1C time delay on engine starting
prevents nuisance starting of the engine-generator set and load transfer to emergency due to momentary failures of
the normal source. If the normal source is restored (voltage returns above the dropout point) while Feature 1C
time delay is running, the SE relays is re-energized and the transfer sequence is terminated. (For transfer test the
Feature 1C time delay is bypassed.)
Engine Start Signal. When the Feature 1C time delay ends, the controller de-energizes the NR relay which
signals the engine-generator to start. The controller monitors the emergency source, waiting for it to become
acceptable. Usually about 10 seconds elapse from dropout of the NR relay to acceptance of the emergency
source. This interval occurs because the engine-generator must crank, start, and run up to nominal pickup points.
If the emergency source is available immediately, the controller will accept it as soon as the NR relay drops out.
When the emergency source becomes acceptable, the controller starts the Feature 2B time delay on transfer to
emergency (if desired). Feature 2B time delay allows the emergency source to stabilize before load transfer. If
the emergency source fails while Feature 2B time delay is running, the controller again waits for the emergency
source to become acceptable again and restarts Feature 2B.
At the conclusion of the Feature 2B time delay, the controller is ready to transfer the load to emergency. If
enabled, Feature 31F time delay will run prior to transfer and the Feature 31 output will be active while the time
delay runs.
Load Transfer. To transfer the load to the emergency source in a delayed-transition mode the controller
energizes the ER relays. The transfer switch CN coil energizes and opens the CN transfer switch main contacts.
The load is disconnected from both sources. The load disconnect time delay starts. When this time delay ends,
the controller energizes the ER relays. The transfer switch CE coil energizes and closes the CE transfer switch
main contacts. Transfer switch is now supplying the load from emergency source. Feature 1F time delay ignores
a momentary voltage drop of the emergency source when load is added to the generator.

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Delayed-Transition Automatic Transfer (3ADTS) continued

- Normal restored
- Cancelled Test Feature 3A Feature 31G ER & ER2 relays SE2 relay
- Gen exercise time delay time delay deenergize energizes
completed

CE coil CN coil Feature 2E NR relay

energizes. Load SE relay energizes. time delay energizes.
Disconnects Disconnect energizes Load transfer to (gen cool Generator start
emergency. time delay normal down) signal ended.

Load Retransfer to Normal

The sequence for load retransfer to the normal source begins automatically when the controller detects a restored
normal source or a cancelled transfer test signal (local or remote), a cancelled remote transfer to emergency
signal, or a completed generator exercise (with load transfer).
Normal Source Restoration. The Normal source is considered acceptable again when all four voltage and
frequency conditions occur (see page 1-2).
Cancel Transfer Test. Removal of the test transfer signal can be by pressing the transfer button again, ending
a remote test, complete engine-generator exercise period, or via the optional serial port (Accessory 11BE).
The controller begins the load retransfer sequence by starting the Feature 3A time delay. Feature 3A time delay
on retransfer to normal allows the normal source to stabilize. If the normal source fails while the Feature 3A time
delay is running, the controller waits for the normal source again to become acceptable and restarts the Feature 3A
time delay. If the emergency source fails while Feature 3A is running, the controller bypasses the time delay for
immediate load transfer. To bypass Feature 3A time delay press the transfer test button (bypass timer).
At the conclusion of the Feature 3A time delay, the controller is ready to transfer the load to normal. If enabled,
Feature 31G time delay will run prior to retransfer and the Feature 31 output will be active while the time delay
runs.
Load Retransfer. To retransfer the load to the normal source in a delayed-transition mode the controller de-
energizes the ER and ER2 relay and energizes the SE2 relay. The transfer switch CE coil energizes and opens the
CE transfer switch main contacts. The load is disconnected from both sources. The load disconnect time delay
starts. When this time delay ends the controller energizes the SE relay. The transfer switch CN coil energizes and
closes the CN transfer switch main contacts. The transfer switch is now supplying the load from the normal
source again.
Engine Cooldown and Stop. After load retransfer to the normal source, the controller starts Feature 2E time
delay. Feature 2E time delay provides an unloaded cooldown running period for the engine-generator. At the end
of the time delay, the controller energizes the NR relay and the engine-generator is signaled to shutdown.

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 Description of Operation 4-5

Open-Transition Non-Automatic Transfer (3NTS)

- Normal Failure Manually start Press the SE & NR relays Emergency

- Transfer Test the generator transfer button deenergize. accepted

Inphase transfer TS coil

Feature 2B Feature 31F feature ER relay energizes.
time delay time delay (if transfer test energizes Load transfer to
or gen exercise) emergency

Load Transfer to Emergency

The transfer switch does not transfer the electrical load automatically. The generator is not started automatically.
The sequence for load transfer to the emergency source begins when the controller detects a normal source failure,
emergency source available, and a transfer test signal (either local or remote), a remote transfer to emergency
signal.
Normal Source Failure. The Normal source is considered unacceptable when any one of four voltage or
frequency conditions occur (see page 1-2).
Manually Start the Generator. If the Normal source has failed or to perform a transfer test, manually start the
engine-generator first.
Transfer Test Signal. The test transfer signal can be from the transfer button or via the optional serial port
(Accessory 11BE). The controller de-energizes the SE relay and NR relay. The controller monitors the
emergency source, waiting for it to become acceptable.
When the emergency source becomes acceptable, the controller starts the Feature 2B time delay on transfer to
emergency (if desired). Feature 2B time delay allows the emergency source to stabilize before load transfer. If
the emergency source fails while Feature 2B time delay is running, the controller again waits for the emergency
source to become acceptable again and restarts Feature 2B.
At the conclusion of the Feature 2B time delay, the controller is ready to transfer the load to emergency. If
enabled, Feature 31F time delay will run prior to transfer and the Feature 31 output will be active while the time
delay runs. Also, if the inphase transfer feature (for motor loads) is enabled, the controller will prevent transfer
until the sources are in phase.
Load Transfer. To transfer the load to the emergency source the controller energizes ER relay. The transfer
switch TS coil energizes, and all transfer switch contacts (mains, controls, auxiliaries) reverse position. Transfer
switch is now supplying the load from emergency source.
If enabled, Feature 31M time delay will run after the transfer and the Feature 31 output will be active while the
time delay runs.

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4-6 Description of Operation

Open-Transition Non-Automatic Transfer (3NTS) continued

- Normal restored NR relay Press the Feature 31G Inphase

- Cancelled Test energizes transfer button time delay transfer feature

TS coil Allow the Manually shut

SE relay energizes. generator to run down the
energizes Load transfer to for cooldown generator
normal

Load Retransfer to Normal

The transfer switch does not retransfer the electrical load automatically. The generator is not stopped
automatically. The sequence for load retransfer to the normal source begins when the transfer button is pressed
again. A password may need to be entered first.
Normal Source Restoration. The Normal source is considered acceptable again when all four voltage and
frequency conditions occur (see page 1-2).
Transfer Test Signal. The test transfer signal can be from the transfer button or via the optional serial port
(Accessory 11BE). The controller monitors the normal source, waiting for it to become acceptable. The
controller energizes the NR relay. The controller is ready to transfer the load to normal. If enabled, Feature 31G
time delay will run prior to retransfer and the Feature 31 output will be active while the time delay runs. Also, if
the inphase transfer feature is enabled, the controller will prevent transfer until the sources are in phase.
Load Retransfer. To retransfer the load to the normal source the controller de-energizes ER relay and
energizes SE relay. The transfer switch TS coil energizes, and all transfer switch contacts (mains, controls,
auxiliaries) reverse position. The transfer switch is now supplying the load from the normal source again.
Engine Cooldown and Stop. After load retransfer to the normal source, allow the generator to run for a cool
down period. Then manually shut down the engine-generator.

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 Description of Operation 4-7

Delayed-Transition Non-Automatic Transfer (3NDTS)

- Normal Failure Manually start Press the SE & NR relays Emergency

- Transfer Test the generator transfer button deenergize. accepted

CN coil CE coil
Feature 2B Feature 31F ER relay energizes. Load energizes.
time delay time delay energizes Disconnects Disconnect Load transfer to
Normal source. time delay emergency

Load Transfer to Emergency

The transfer switch does not transfer the electrical load automatically. The generator is not started automatically.
The sequence for load transfer to the emergency source begins when the controller detects a normal source failure,
emergency source available, and a transfer test signal (either local or remote), a remote transfer to emergency
signal.
Normal Source Failure. The Normal source is considered unacceptable when any one of four voltage or
frequency conditions occur (see page 1-2).
Manually Start the Generator. If the Normal source has failed or to perform a transfer test, manually start the
engine-generator first.
Transfer Test Signal. The test transfer signal can be from the transfer button or via the optional serial port
(Accessory 11BE). The controller de-energizes the SE relay and NR relay. The controller monitors the
emergency source, waiting for it to become acceptable.
When the emergency source becomes acceptable, the controller starts the Feature 2B time delay on transfer to
emergency (if desired). Feature 2B time delay allows the emergency source to stabilize before load transfer. If
the emergency source fails while Feature 2B time delay is running, the controller again waits for the emergency
source to become acceptable again and restarts Feature 2B.
At the conclusion of the Feature 2B time delay, the controller is ready to transfer the load to emergency. If
enabled, Feature 31F time delay will run prior to transfer and the Feature 31 output will be active while the time
delay runs.
Load Transfer. To transfer the load to the emergency source in a delayed-transition mode the controller
energizes ER relay. The transfer switch CN coil energizes and opens the CN transfer switch main contacts. The
load is disconnected from both sources. The load disconnect time delay starts. When this time delay ends, the
controller energizes the ER relay. The transfer switch CE coil energizes and closes the CE transfer switch main
contacts. Transfer switch is now supplying the load from emergency source.

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4-8 Description of Operation

Delayed-Transition Non-Automatic Transfer (3NDTS) continued

- Normal restored NR relay Press the Feature 31G SE relay

- Cancelled Test energizes transfer button time delay energizes

CE coil CN coil Allow the Manually shut

energizes. Load energizes. generator to run down the
Disconnects Disconnect Load transfer to for cooldown generator
emergency. time delay normal

Load Retransfer to Normal

The transfer switch does not retransfer the electrical load automatically. The generator is not stopped
automatically. The sequence for load retransfer to the normal source begins when the transfer button is pressed
again. A password may need to be entered first.
Normal Source Restoration. The Normal source is considered acceptable again when all four voltage and
frequency conditions occur (see page 1-2).
Transfer Test Signal. The test transfer signal can be from the transfer button or via the optional serial port
(Accessory 11BE). The controller monitors the normal source, waiting for it to become acceptable. The
controller energizes the NR relay. The controller is ready to transfer the load to normal. If enabled, Feature 31G
time delay will run prior to retransfer and the Feature 31 output will be active while the time delay runs.
Load Retransfer. To retransfer the load to the normal source in a delayed-transition mode the controller de-
energizes ER and ER2 relays and energizes the SE2 relay. The transfer switch CE coil energizes and opens the
CE transfer switch main contacts. The load is disconnected from both sources. The load disconnect time delay
starts. When this time delay ends the controller energizes the SE relay. The transfer switch CN coil energizes and
closes the CN transfer switch main contacts. The transfer switch is now supplying the load from the normal
source again.
Engine Cooldown and Stop. After load retransfer to the normal source, allow the generator to run for a cool
down period. Then manually shut down the engine-generator.

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Optional Accessories
Several optional accessories are available for the Group G Controller. They can be factory installed or
most can be ordered later as an accessory kit.

! WARNING
Deenergize both Normal and Emergency power sources before installing an accessory kit.

Four-Function Software Bundle

(Accessory 11BE or Kit 935147)
If optional Accessory 11BE software was ordered, the controller is factory configured with four additional
functions: communication, programmable exerciser, event log, common alarm output contact option OP1 (in the
controller). The controller has additional screens for these four functions.

Communication. Under the General settings, a screen allows the user to configure Communication (RS485
port). The baud rate can be set off, 9600 – 115200. The address can be set 1 to 247. See the Appendix for setting
DIP switches S7 and S8. S7 sets the terminating resistor; S8 sets 2 wire or 4 wire. See pages 1-3 and 2-5.

Programmable Exerciser. Under the Engine Exerciser settings, a screen allows the user to configure the
optional exerciser. This exerciser provides seven programmable exercise periods. They can be set for once a
week (all), alternate weeks (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th week), and each with an adjustable start and exercise period. See
pages 1-3, 2-9, and 2-10.

Event Log. Under the Event Log main menu, a screen allows the user to view events. Use the up and down
keys to navigate the event list (last 300 events). See pages 1-3, 2-11, Appendix A-3 (event types), and Appendix
A-4 (event causes).

Common Alarm. Under the General settings, a screen allows the user to configure Common Alarms. Output
OP1 contact (in the controller) can be configured to operate when a common alarm occurs. Refer to the wiring
diagram provided with the transfer switch for connections and rating of the OP1 contact. See pages 1-3, 2-7, and
2-8 for settings (Settings, Features).

5140 Quad-Ethernet Module

(Accessory 72EE or Kit 948551)
This accessory provides a 10/100 Mbit Ethernet interface to the transfer switch. It includes embedded web pages
and access to Modbus registers for monitoring and control. It is mounted on a DIN rail.

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Optional Accessories 5-2

Current Sensing Module

(Accessory 23GA – 1 phase, 23GB – 3 phase, or Kit 935150)
This accessory is a current sensing module that is mounted on the
controller (lower part). The customer-supplied current transformer(s)
attach to the load cables of the transfer switch. With this accessory
installed the controller measures and displays the load current (1 phase,
3 phase, or off). This accessory is not available when a Power Meter is
provided. See pages 1-3, 2-5, and 2-6 for settings (Other Parameters).

! WARNING
Never leave an open secondary circuit of a current transformer. Dangerous voltage can cause shocks,
burns, and/or death. When disconnected always install a shorting jumper between the current
transformer terminals.

Relay Expansion Module (Included on 3ADTS & 3NDTS)

(Optional Accessory 18RX for 3ATS & 3NTS or Kit 935148)
This accessory consists of a relay module mounted on a DIN rail. The
module interfaces with the controller for dual-operator transfer
switches (3ADTS & 3NDTS). It also provides some commonly used
accessory relays (18B, 18G, etc.). Output OP2 and OP3 contacts can
be configured for common alarms. See pages 1-3, 2-7, and 2-8 for
settings (Features, Output OP1, OP2, OP3). Refer to transfer switch
wiring diagram for connections and rating of OP2 and OP3 contacts.

Uninterruptable Power Supply Module

(Accessory 1UP or Kit 935149)
This accessory consists of a module that attaches on a DIN rail. The
module provides limited reserve power (approximately 3 minutes) to the
controller and some accessories during a power outage until the generator
starts. The built-in battery recharges when power is restored.

Load Shed (from emergency source)

(Accessory 30AA and 30BA on 3ATS or 3ADTS only, kit not available)
If optional Accessory 30AA or 30BA was ordered, the controller is factory configured for Load Shed. The home
/ control status screen displays the load shed operation. Load shed can be set to occur only when the sources are
in phase (see page 2-7 and 2-8). Refer to the wiring diagram provided with the transfer switch for connections to
these accessories.
Accessory 30AA is a load shedding circuit initiated by opening of a customer-supplied contact.
Accessory 30BA* is a load shedding circuit initiated by removal of customer-supplied voltage (*specify voltage).

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 Appendix A-1
Cover
! DANGER
Hazardous voltage capable of causing shock, Thumb
burns, or death is used in this switch. latch on
right side
Deenergize both Normal and Emergency power
sources before making any changes. Hook
on left
side
NOTICE

Do not make any setting changes while the
controller is energized. Any change in these
settings may affect the normal operation of the
transfer switch. This change could allow the
load circuits to remain connected to low voltage
source.
This appendix shows the controller DIP switch
settings and jumper block settings for input voltage,
frequency, phases, and type of transfer switch used.
These controls should only be used by trained Figure A-1. Cover removal.
technicians from ASCO Services, Inc. (ASI 1-800-
800-2726).
Controller Cover Installation
Controller Cover Removal
1. Position the cover so that the hole on left side
1. Deenergize the controller. engages the hook on the base.
2. Release the cover by pressing the latch outward 2. Press the cover inward until it latches on the
on the right side with your thumb. Figure A-1. right side. See Figure A-1.
3. Pull the cover outward and unhook it from the
left side. 3. Reenergize the controller.

Battery for clock

CR2032 3 V Lithium

Power supply jumper card

DIP switch S1 Do not move it !
for voltage, frequency,
and phase settings

DIP switch S7
for RS485 communication
termination resistor setting

DIP switch S8
LED indicators for RS485 communication
for relay operation

Figure A-2. Location of DIP switches

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Appendix A-2

NOTICE
Power Supply Jumper Card
The power supply jumper card is positioned during To avoid permanent damage be certain that the
manufacture for the customer system voltage. Do setting matches the transfer switch type.
not move this card.
Table A-2. Transfer switch type
Location between transformers DIP switch S1, actuators 1 and 2
S1 DIP Open transition Delayed transition
1  on  on
2  on  off
Frequency Setting
DIP switch S1 actuator 7 selects either 50 or 60 Hz
source frequency sensing. See Table A-3.
Figure A-3. Power Supply Jumper Card.
Table A-3. Source Frequency
Table A-1 shows the appropriate position of the DIP switch S1, actuator 7
power supply jumper card for different controller S1 DIP 50 Hz 60 Hz
part numbers and system voltages.
7  off  on
NOTICE
To avoid permanent damage, be certain that
Normal Phase Setting
the voltage setting matches the transfer switch DIP switch S1 actuator 8 selects either 1 phase or 3
system voltage. Do not apply HI voltage with phase sensing for the Normal source. The sensing
for the Emergency source is 1 phase. See Table A-4.
the jumper card in the LO position.
Table A-4. Phase of the Normal Source
Table A-1. Position of Jumper Card. DIP switch S1, actuator 8
Position of Jumper Card
Controller S1 DIP 1 Phase 3 Phase
for system voltage
Part No.
894000-
Up ↑ (LO) Down ↓ (HI) 8  off  on
toward the top toward the bottom
001 115V, 120 V -- Voltage Setting
208V, 220V 380V, 400V, 415V
002 DIP switch S1, actuators 3, 4, 5, and 6 select the
230V, 240V 440V, 460V, 480V
voltage setting. See Table A-5.
003 277V 550V, 575V, 600V

NOTICE
Transfer Switch Type Setting
DIP switch S1, actuators 1 and 2 select the type of To avoid permanent damage be certain that the
transfer switch used with the controller (open- voltage setting matches the transfer switch
transition or delayed-transition). See Table A-2. system voltage.

Table A-5. Voltage setting, DIP switch S1, actuators 3, 4, 5, and 6

S1 DIP
switch 115 120 208 220 230 240 277 380 400 415 440 460 480 550 575 600
actuators
3                
4                
5                
6                

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 Appendix A-3

Logged Events and Causes

See page 2-11 for how to view logged events and their causes. The following table lists in alphabetical order the
Event Types that are displayed. The meaning is shown at the right. The next page lists the Event Causes
(reasons) that are displayed under the event type.
Recorded Event Types

Displayed Event Type Meaning

Alarm Reset The alarms were acknowledged.
Clear Event The event log database was cleared (erased) by a local or remote user.
Clear Statistics The statistics data was cleared (erased) by a local or remote user.
Clock Set The clock was set by a local or remote user.
DST Off The Daylight Savings Time setting was turned off by a local or remote user.
DST On The Daylight Savings Time setting was turned on by a local or remote user.
DTTS Type Set The delayed-transition transfer switch type was set.
E Source Accepted The emergency source has become acceptable.
E Source Not Accepted The emergency source not acceptable (voltage or frequency dropout or pickup)
Engine Start The controller has signaled the engine to start.
Engine Stop The controller has signaled the engine to stop.
Fail to Accept Timer The emergency source was not accepted within the time setting.
Firmware Updated The Firmware was updated.
In-Phase OFF The inphase setting was turned off by a local or remote user.
In-Phase On The inphase setting was turned on by a local or remote user.
Internal Error See HELP in INDEX.
Load Connected The load was connected to the transfer switch.
Load Disconnected The load was disconnected from the transfer switch.
Local Transfer Override Load transfer was cancelled by a local user.
N Source Accepted The normal source has become acceptable.
N Source Not Accepted The normal source not acceptable (voltage dropout or pickup).
Not in Automatic The manual mode enabled or Feature 34B activated.
NVM Defaults Loaded NVM defaults were loaded.
OTTS Type Set The open-transition transfer switch type was set.
Password Changed The password was changed.
Position Error See HELP in INDEX.
Return to Automatic The automatic mode was enabled.
Timer 2B Bypass Feature 2B was bypassed by a local or remote user.
Timer 3A Bypass Feature 3A was bypassed by a local or remote user.
Timer 31 Bypass Feature 31 was bypassed by a local or remote user.
Transfer Abort The transfer has been aborted or cancelled by a local user.
Transfer Committed Load transfer has been committed by a local or remote user.
Transfer E to N Transfer from emergency to normal (E source failure, or manual transfer).
Transfer Failure See HELP in INDEX.
Transfer N to E Transfer from normal to emergency (N source failure, test, exercise, manual transfer)
TS Initial Position See HELP in INDEX.

continued on the next page

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Appendix A-4

The following table lists in alphabetical order the Event Causes that are displayed under the event type
(previous page). The meaning is shown at the right.

Event Cause

Displayed Event Cause Meaning

Acknowledge Alarms Alarms acknowledged.
Cancel Test Test cancelled.
E Not Accepted Emergency source not accepted.
E Over Frequency Emergency source over frequency
E Over Voltage Emergency source over voltage
E Under Frequency Emergency source under frequency
E Under Voltage Emergency source under voltage
Engine Exercise The generator is being exercised.
F6 Aborts NE Transfer Load transfer cancelled; F6
F34B Inhibit Active Not in automatic; Feature 34B activated.
Feature 5 Test requested (Feature 5)
Feature 17 Test requested (Feature 17)
Local User Local user active
Manual Mode Enabled The manual transfer mode is enabled.
Manual Transfer The transfer switch is in manual transfer mode.
N Not Accepted Normal source not accepted.
N Over Frequency Normal source over frequency
N Over Voltage Normal source over voltage
N Under Frequency Normal source under frequency
N Under Voltage Normal source under voltage
Position Error See HELP in INDEX.
Remote User Remote user active
Serial 17 Serial 17 active.
Switch on Center Off The load is disconnected (for 3DTS, 3NDTS only)
Switch on Emergency The load is connected to the emergency source.
Switch on Normal The load is connected to the normal source.

Statistics Kept
See page 2-11 for how to view the statistics kept. The following table lists the statistics that are displayed. The
meaning is shown at the right.
Statistics

Displayed Statistics Meaning

TS Total Transfers Number of times the transfer switch has transferred the load.
TS Transfer Time Total time (sec.) it took to transfer the load between sources.
Source Fail Transfers Number of times transfer switch has transferred load due to source unacceptable.
Days Energized Total number of days the ATS has been energized.
Time Normal Available Total time (hours & minutes) the Normal source has been available.
Total Time On Normal Total time (hours) the load has been connected to the Normal source.
Time Emerge. Available Total time (hours & minutes) the Emergency source has been available.
Total Time On Emerg. Total time (hours) the load has been connected to the Emergency source.
Last Gen Start Last time (date & time) the generator started.
Gen Starting Time At that time, how long it took for the generator to become acceptable.
In-Phase Time Time (sec.) it took to run the in-phase monitor achieve in-phase transfer.

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INDEX
A Clear Statistics, A-3 E Source Accepted, A-3
About, 1-3, 2-11 Clock Set, A-3 E Source Not Accepted, A-3
Accessories Commit Transfer, 2-7, 2-8 E Accept Fail, 2-5, 2-6, 3-1
1UP, 2-3, 5-2 Common Alarms settings, 1-3, 2-5, Emergency  Normal Timer, 2-3,
11BE, 2-5, 2-6, 2-9 thru -11, 2-6, 5-1 2-4, 3-2
5-1 Communication settings, 1-3, 2-5, Enable, exerciser, 2-9, 2-10
18RX, 5-2 2-6, 5-1 Engine Cooldown Timer, 2-3, 2-4,
23GA, 23B, 5-2 connectivity via Modbus, 2-5 3-2, 4-2
30AA, 30BA, 5-2 refer to 381339-310 Engine Exerciser settings, 2-9, 2-10
dongle, optional, 1-2 Contrast, Display, 2-5, 2-6 Day of Week, 2-9, 2-10
acknowledge alarms, 1-2 control messages, 3-3 Duration, 2-9, 2-10
Alarm Reset, A-3 control overview, 1-1, 1-3 Enable, 2-9, 2-10
alarms, 1-2, 1-3 cooldown, engine, 2-3, 2-4, 3-2, 4- Program No, 2-9, 2-10
Appendix, A-1, A-2, A-3, A-4 2 Time, 2-9, 2-10
alert light, 1-1 cover removal, A-1 With Load, 2-9, 2-10
acknowledge alarm screen, 1-2 CT Ratio, 2-5, 2-6 Enter Password, 1-3, 2-1, 2-5, 2-6,
Appendix current sensing, 1-2, 2-5, 2-6, 5-2 3-2
battery, A-1 enter/save button, 1-1, 1-3
cover removal, A-1 D escape button, 1-1, 1-3
DIP switches, A-1, A-2 DANGER statements, cover, A-1 Event Log, 2-11, 5-1, A-3, A-4
frequency setting, A-2 Date & Time settings, 1-2, 1-3, Exerciser, Engine, 2-9, 2-10, 5-1
LED indicators, A-1 2-5, 2-6 explanations
logged events, A-3, A-4 Day of Week, exerciser, 2-9, 2-10 engine exercisers, 2-10
phase setting, A-2 daylight savings time, 2-5, 2-6, A- features, 2-8
statistics, A-4 3 general, 2-6
transfer switch type, A-2 decrease value button, 1-1 screen messages, 3-1
voltage hi-lo card, A-1, A-2 delayed transition transfer, 4-3, time delays, 2-4
voltage setting, A-2 4-4, 4-7, 4-8, A-2 voltage and frequency, 2-2
Are you sure?, 2-1, 3-1 description of operation Ext. Battery, 2-3, 2-5, 2-6
arrow buttons, 1-1, 1-3 3ATS, 4-1, 4-2 Ext. Feature 6B, 2-7, 2-8
ASI is ASCO Services Inc. 3ADTS, 4-3, 4-4 Ext. Feature 17, 2-7, 2-8
800-800-2726(ASCO) 3NTS, 4-5, 4-6
[email protected] 3NDTS, 4-7, 4-8 F
ATS status screen, 1-2, 1-3 shed load, 5-1 Fail Accept Timer, 2-7, 2-8
DIP switches, A-1, A-2 Fail Acquire E, 3-2
B display messages, 3-2, 3-3 Features settings, 2-7, 2-8
battery, internal, A-1 Display settings, 1-3, 2-5, 2-6 BP EN F31 E Fail, 2-7, 2-8
battery, external, 2-3, 2-5, 2-6, 5-2 Contrast, 2-5, 2-6 BP NE F31 N Fail, 2-7, 2-8
baud rate, communication, 2-5, 2-6 Language, 2-5, 2-6 Commit Transfer, 2-7, 2-8
buttons, 1-1 Source 1/2, 2-5, 2-6 Ext. Feature 6B, 17, 2-7, 2-8
Bypass, Features, 2-3, 2-4, 2-7, Volt Label, 2-5, 2-6 Fail Accept Timer, 2-7, 2-8
2-8 dongle, optional, 1-2 In Phase On, 2-7, 2-8
Bypass Timer button, 1-1 drop out settings, 1-3, 2-2 Output OP1-3, 2-7, 2-8
DST, 2-5, 2-6, A-3 6DL, 1-1, 2-7, 2-8, 3-1
C Duration, exerciser, 2-9, 2-10 Feature 6DL Active, 3-1
Cancel Test, A-4 Format, Date & Time, 2-5, 2-6
change password, 2-1, 2-5, 2-6 E frequency, 1-2, 2-2, A-2
Clear Events, 2-5, 2-6, A-3 E Accept Fail, 2-5, 2-6, 3-1

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INDEX
G M OF over frequency trip, 2-2
General settings, 1-3, 2-5, 2-6 Main Menu, 1-3, 2-1 OTTS Type Set, A-4
Common Alarms, 2-5, 2-6 Manual Mode Enabled, A-4 Output OP, 2-7, 2-8
Communication, 2-5, 2-6 manual operation, 1-1 OV over voltage trip, 2-2
Date & Time, 2-5, 2-6 3NTS, 1-6, 4-5, 4-6 overview, 1-1, 1-3
Display, 2-5, 2-6 3NDTS, 1-7, 4-7, 4-8
Name & Location, 2-5, 2-6 Feature 6DL, 2-7, 2-8, 3-1 P
Other Parameters, 2-5, 2-6 Manual Transfer, A-4 password, 1-3, 2-1, 2-5, 2-6, 3-2
messages, display, 1-2, 3-1, 3-2 General  Other Parameters
H metering screen, 1-2, 1-3 password, default, 1111
HELP 800-800-2726(ASCO) Modbus connectivity, 2-5 phase setting, normal source, A-2
[email protected] refer to 381339-310 pick up settings, 1-3, 2-2
home screen (main menu),1-3, 2-1 Position Error, A-3, A-4
N Post Transfer Timer, 2-3, 2-4, 3-2
I N Not Accepted, A-4 power supply, 5-2, A-1, A-2
increase value key, 1-1 N Over Frequency, A-4 Pre Transfer Timer, 2-3, 2-4, 3-2
In-Phase, 2-3, 2-4, 2-7, 2-8, 5-2, N Over Voltage, A-4 Present Time, exerciser, 2-9, 2-10
A-4 N Source Accepted, A-3 Press Abort Transfer, 3-3
Internal Error, A-3 N Source Not Accepted, A-3
Press Bypass Timer, 3-3
interval, exerciser, 2-9, 2-10 N Under Frequency, A-4
increase value button, 1-1 N Under Voltage, A-4 Press Re-Transfer, 3-3
Invalid Password, 2-1, 2-5, 2-6, Name & Location, 2-5, 2-6 Press Test Transfer, 3-3
3-2 navigation, screen, 1-3
Press Transfer, 3-3
No Active Alarms, 1-2, 3-2
K non-automatic operation Press to acknowledge
key symbol, dongle, optional, 1-2 3NTS, 4-5 alarms, 3-3
3NDTS, 4-7 Press to Test, 3-3
L Normal  Emergency Timer, 2-3,
2-4, 3-2 Press to Transfer, 3-3
Language, Display, 2-5, 2-6
legend, 1-3, 1-4, 1-5, 1-6, 1-7 Normal Fail Timer, 2-3, 2-4, 3-2 Press to Cancel, 3-3
lights, 1-1, A-1 Normal Failed, 3-2, 4-1 Program No, exerciser, 2-9, 2-10
Ld Disconnect setting, 2-5, 2-6, Normal OK, 1-2, 3-1, 3-2, 4-2 programmable engine exerciser,
3-2 Not in Automatic, A-4 2-9, 2-10, 5-1
Load Connected, A-3 not in automatic light, 1-1 protocol, communication, 2-5
Load Disconnect Timer, 3-2 NVM Defaults Loaded, A-4 PU/DO pick up/drop out, 2-2
Load Disconnected, 5-2, A-3
Load on Emergency, 3-2 O R
Load on Normal, 1-2, 3-2 operation, description of relay expansion module, 5-2
Load Shed, 5-2 3ATS, 4-1, 4-2 retransfer button, 1-1
Load Transfer Override, A-4 3ADTS, 4-3, 4-4 Return to Automatic, A-3
Local User, A-4 3NTS, 4-5, 4-6 RS-485, Communication, 2-7, 2-8
Location, Name &, 1-3, 2-5, 2-6 3NDTS, 4-7, 4-8
Loss E when on E, 2-5, 2-6, 3-1 optional accessories, 5-1, 5-2
Other Parameters, 1-3, 2-5, 2-6
Clear Events, 2-5, 2-6
CT Ratio, 2-5, 2-6
Current Sensing, 2-5, 2-6
Ext. Battery, 2-5, 2-6
Password, 2-5, 2-6

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INDEX
S T U
screen messages, 3-1, 3-2 Test Mode, 3-2, 4-1 unbalance, 1-2, 2-2
screen navigation, 1-3 Time, Date & Time, 1-3, 2-5, 2-6 ups, 5-1
sequence of operation, 1-4 thru 1-7 Time, start, exerciser, 2-9, 2-10
Serial 17, A-4 Time Delay 2B Bypass, A-3 V
Serial Feature 17, 2-7, 2-8 Time Delay 3A Bypass, A-3 Volt Label, Display, 2-5, 2-6
Settings, 1-3, 2-1, 2-2 Time Delay 31 Bypass, A-3 Volt Unbalance, 2-2, 2-7, 2-8
General, 1-3, 2-5, 2-6 Timers (time delays) settings, 1-3 voltage, 1-2, 2-2, 2-5, 2-6, 3-1,
Engine Exerciser, 1-3, 2-9, 1C & 1F, 2-3, 2-4, 4-1 4-1 through 4-8, A-1, A-2, A-3
2-10 2B, 2-3, 2-4 jumper card, A-2
Features, 1-3, 2-7, 2-8 2E, 2-3, 2-4 setting, A-2
Pick Up / Drop Out, 1-3, 2-2 3A, 2-3, 2-4
Timers, 1-3, 2-3, 2-4 31F, 2-3, 2-4 W
Source 1/2, Display, 2-5, 2-6 31G, 2-3, 2-4 Waiting for Emergency Available,
source acceptability, 1-2, 3-1 31M, 2-3, 2-4 3-2, 4-1
Start Week, exerciser, 2-9, 2-10 31N, 2-3, 2-4 Waiting for In-Phase, 3-2, 4-9
Statistics, 2-11, A-4 Fail Accept Max, 2-3, 2-4 Waiting for Retransfer Signal, 3-2
status information, 1-2, 1-3, 3-1 In-Phase, 2-3, 2-4 With Load, exerciser, 2-9, 2-10
status lights, 1-1 Ld Disconnect, 2-3, 2-4
Switch on Center Off, A-4 Transfer Abort, A-3
Switch on Emergency, A-4 transfer button, 1-1
Switch on Normal, A-4 Transfer Committed, A-4
Transfer E to N, A-3
Transfer Failure, A-3
Transfer Inhibit Signal, 3-2
Transfer N to E, A-3
transfer switch, 1-1
see Installation Manual
type setting, A-2
transfer test, 1-1
Transfer to Emergency Inhibited, 3-2
Transfer to Normal Inhibited, 3-2
transformers, jumper card, A-2
TS Initial Position, A-3

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