7.5 Operation principle
The ATS box has two operation modes, manual and automatic:
Manual mode: When ATS control box is in manual mode, the generator is not
automatically controlled.
• If there is power from the mains and the generator at the same time, the
output power will be from the
• If there is only generator power, the output power will be from the generator.
• If there is only mains power, the output power will be from the mains.
Automatic mode: The ATS box will control the generator. When there is mains
power, it will always be the priority output power and the generator will remain on
standby. When there is a mains power cut, the generator will automatically start
and supplies power.
In case of a mains power cut, the generator has 40 seconds to start with a
maximum of six start attempts during that time. If the engine fails to start within 40
seconds, it falls in error mode and the FAILURE PILOT will light up for a minute.
The stop of the generator also has a limit of 10 seconds. If the generator does not
stop within that time, the system will consider that there is a shutdown failure and
the FAILURE PILOTE will light up.
The PILOT FAILURE is only for informational purpose, it does not affect its
running.
When the mains power is supplying the devices, at the same time it is supplying
the battery of the generator with DC 14.4V. So that the optimal level of the charge
in the battery is guaranteed, even if the generator is on standby for long periods of
time.
7.6 Running
Manual mode:
1. Turn and release the safety button.
2. On the selector (6), select manual mode.
3. Start the generator.
Automatic mode:
1. Turn and release the safety button.
2. On the selector (6), select automatic mode.
generator.
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