ATS SIMPLY

     Due to the needs of electrical shifts, the automatic transfer switch has been developed. Switches are the things that connect the operator from the equipment he is operating. Often this also enables the operator to declare if energy is available or not.  This is because this minute device has the capacity to break or divert circuit and it can also decide whether preset or not, unto which energy supplier will the electricity come from. The electromechanical type is the most common form of this device, which is connected to one or more electrical contacts. The contacts can be either closed or open. When closed, the contacts are touching and electricity is flowing freely between them whereas open contacts are not at all connected to each other and are not producing energy.

If you've been putting off conducting maintenance checks, you could be doing more damage than you think. An automatic transfer switch (ATS) is a critical part of any emergency power supply system (EPSS). The ATS is the device that selects a power source—either normal utility power or standby generator power—and conducts the power to critical loads. The NFPA, Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), and all major ATS manufacturers publish literature calling for the monthly test of ATSs, yet many facility owners ignore these guidelines and refuse to perform the tests. There are good reasons for both the monthly-test requirement and for the reluctance of many operators to comply.

 Poor heat dissipation from control transformer leads to fire in transfer   switch . After a fire broke out in a hospital's 1000A automatic transfer switch (ATS), everyone involved was left searching for answers. Again and again, the same question was asked: Why would a fire start in a switch that operated without noticeable incident for several years? The answer: poor heat transfer.

               For more than 50 years, Tensolite, St. Augustine, Fla., has been the world leader in the design and manufacture of custom high-tech wire. NASA, Boeing, and the military rely on Tensolite to provide light, high-speed cable and wire to transfer critical data. Prior to 1994, Florida Power & Light (FPL) served Tensolite, a 1.2MW user, by one substation 10 miles away. Furthermore, pine trees surrounded the distribution lines to the company. With such a precarious electrical setup, it's no wonder Tensolite averaged 50 to 60 outages a year.

Practical tips for understanding and installing these devices in residential applications As backup power sources become more common in residential construction (Photo 1), many homeowners have learned about the needs and benefits of transfer switches. They know in the event of an electric utility power supply outage it is at the very least desirable to power up selected circuits in a service entrance panel to provide limited light, heat, and refrigeration. Having the option of operating a double-throw switch — or sitting back and doing nothing while the switch operates on its own — is a very appealing and safe option.

         A circuit transfer switch kit is an important electrical switch that is used to switch from one power source to another. The alternative power sources can be multiple. One example of an alternative power source is a generator. When the main power source fails, the circuit transfer switch switches from the main power source to the alternative power source. This action can be done automatically or manually, depending on the type of transfer switched installed. Here are instructions on how to install a circuit transfer switch kit.

     Electricity enters our homes through the main breaker panel. The trouble is that when there is a power cut we aren't able to use any of these appliances, and that's where a generator comes in handy. A generator is a gas powered engine which is attached to a motor, the engine will turn the electric motor which will in turn generate an electric current.