Troubleshooting & diagnostics, Danger – GE Industrial Solutions ZBTE Series User Manual

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Symptom

Possible Cause(s)

Corrective Action

Engine does not start

Engine start wires not terminated properly

Check engine start connections

Generator is in OFF position

Investigate why Engine Control Switch was
turned off

Engine does not stop

U timing cycle not complete

Check U timer setting

Engine start wires not terminated properly

Check engine start connections

Generator in MANUAL

Place generator in AUTO

Source 1 not within proper parameters

Check Source 1 voltage, frequency values,
and Source 1 circuit breaker

ATS will not transfer
to Source 2

Mechanical or electrical connections problem

Check all connections to SCR modules, check DS
for proper operation & wire connections, check limit
switches for proper operation

Remote active inhibit signal

Check for remote inhibit signal

Source 2 voltage or frequency not with acceptable
parameters

Check engine start connections, generator breaker,
generator output & engine control switch

Power supply connector unplugged

Plug in connector

W timing cycle not complete

Check W timer setting

ATS will not transfer
to Source 1

Mechanical or electrical connections problem

Check all connections to SCR modules, check DS
for proper operation & wire connections, check limit
switches for proper operation

Remote inhibit active

Check for remote inhibit signal

DW timing cycle not complete

Check DW timer setting

Source 1 voltage or frequency not within
acceptable parameters

Check utility & utility breakers

Power supply connector unplugged

Plug in connector

T timing cycle not complete

Check T timer setting

DANGER

HAZARDOUS VOLTAGE CAN CAUSE

SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH

Turn OFF all power before installation, adjustment or

removal of transfer switch or any of its components.

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Troubleshooting & Diagnostics

The following troubleshooting guide may be used to recognize and determine basic faults.
If you go through all of the suspected faults and still require assistance, call a GE technical representative.

Table 5
Basic Troubleshooting Guide for Automatic Transfer Switches

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