319d25, Controller, 1 --- push buttons – Emerson ASCO 185 User Manual

Page 4: Transfer test, Bypass time delay, Set engine exerciser, 2 --- indicator lights, Utility acceptable, Generator acceptable, Load on utility

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CONTROLLER

Series 185

2

381333–319 D

The Group 4 digital Controller is used in ASCO Series
185 automatic transfer switches. It provides the sensing,
timing, and control functions for the ATS. This micro–
processor–based controller includes built–in control
buttons and status lights for control of the ATS and
generator.

Utility

Acceptable

light

Generator

Acceptable

light

Load on

Utility light

Load on

Generator

light

Set Engine

Exerciser

button

Automatic

Generator

Exerciser

light

Bypass

Time Delay

button

Transfer

Test

button

clock

battery

cover

see page 3

Figure 3. Front view of controller.

1 --- Push Buttons

On the front control display are three push buttons that
control the operation of the generator and the ATS.

Before using the transfer test button, be sure that

conditions are safe for running the generator and

for load transfer.

Transfer Test

Use this button to test the system. This operation starts
the generator and transfers the load. Be sure that
conditions are safe to do this operation.

Bypass Time Delay

Use this button to cancel the active time delay or exercise
period (stops the generator after cooldown).

Set Engine Exerciser

Use this button to set the automatic generator exerciser
(page 3).

2 --- Indicator Lights

On the front control display are five lights that indicate
the status of the sources and the ATS.

Utility Acceptable

This light indicates that the utility voltage is acceptable
for connection to the load.

Generator Acceptable

This light indicates that the generator voltage is
acceptable for connection to the load.

Load on Utility

This light indicates that the generator voltage is
acceptable for connection to the load.

Load on Generator

This light indicates that the generator voltage is
acceptable for connection to the load.

Automatic Generator Exerciser

This light indicates the status of the generator exerciser:

--- blinks during the exercise period (including cooldown).
--- stays on when the exerciser has been set.
--- is off when the exerciser has not been set.

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