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Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS)

An ATS transfers a load between available power sources according to its control logic. It is not an energy source and does not, by itself, remove every interruption.

How to use the term

When the normal supply fails, a generator-backed ATS may request a generator start, wait for acceptable voltage and frequency, and then transfer the selected circuits. The timing and interlocks depend on the design.

What to check before choosing

Ask about source ratings, poles, transfer timing, protection and the commissioning sequence. Loads needing continuous supply may also require a designed UPS arrangement.

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