I am an electrician and will say, very nice tutorial on the general operation of ATS. Thank you for posting, I was trying to explain how it worked to my wife, to no avail and found this video, now she gets it 🙂
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The owners manual says not to start the generator with any electrical devices connected, run for a few minutes before connecting electrical devices one at a time and to run for several minutes with the power off before switching the engine off to allow the alternator to cool. Let's say for arguments sake that the mains fails when a kettle is boiling, lights are on and maybe the washing machine is also running. Surely this could cause an overload of the AVR when the generator starts up? Could you explain please because I would like an ATS but not at the expense of buggering up my generator.
Bob, you are indeed correct, it is dangerous to start and stop a generator under 'load' or with a load on.The ATS does take care of this though. From about 1:40 on this video, you will see the changeover process, but what I suppose our engineer doesn't voice is that when the ATS starts the generator, it acts as a breaker, which only applies the household load from the generator when the unit is ready. Now in this video, the changeover is very quick, for 2 reasons. The generator had been completely serviced minutes before the video was taken, allowing it to start and run very quickly, but also, because the generator and ATS we're next to each other, the signal distances were short, so were not delayed in anyway. So, to put your mind at rest, the ATS won't 'bugger' your generator, in fact will help keep it safe whilst it starts up. The only thing you do have to consider is, if you are running a lot of stuff in the house when the mains fails, if it more then the generator can cope with, once the load is switched from the household consumer unit to generator power, this can overload the generator. Now, the generator has overload protection - at least, this Hyundai unit does, but some may vary. But it will stop emitting power and could need resetting so it is important to consider what's on when the power goes out. Hope this helps.
Bob Bailey Smartest thing to do is to only add some circuits to your ATS, so if generator power comes up your washing machine stays off. This way the chance you overload your generator is very small.
+jim575757 Correct. Though if you'd prefer to have the option of running everything in the household when the power goes out, but not necessarily have it all try and come on automatically and surge, you can opt for a manual transfer switch. Obviously not quite as convenient but potentially more suited to a generator this size, as the genny is roughly only 1/5 of the amperage of a typical household. Auto changeover is great peace of mind though, when properties rely on water pumps to keep drainage clear and/or other vital systems in the home going.
ok fine......but very roughly ...you dont saying what actually makes a generator to start? Is it an no contact or nc contact is this contact stays continued on and when it stop goes off? Can i use any kind of generator?? More explain please, thank you
Andreas Christodoulou it's the brain of the unit that sends control power to the generator think of it as the ecm is the brain now the hard-drive or processor is the brain so the brain will control all 4 time delays for the Ats it all senses a lost in commercial power and senses the return for retransfer hope that helps
there is a volt free NO relay in the ATS , this is held open when mains is available . When mains fails the relay contacts close sending the generator battery 12v pos signal back to the generator input circuit . . this initiates the generator to start. hope this helps though a little late .
+vivian blinks If you see in the video, when the whole generator is in shot, the cable comes around and into the front control panel of the generator. Here there is an actual ATS port, where a plug fits in, and we can provide both the comms cable and the plug for the unit. The comms cable can be lengths up to 20m, but it is recommended that this be the limit, so that the 12v charge to backfeed the generators battery stays strong.
+vivian blinks We've just recorded this quick video for you, just to highlight the ATS port on this unit: th-cam.com/video/7yUKEEaa6Tc/w-d-xo.html. It is not a generic port on all diesel generators and unfortunately there is no universal or industry standard logo or icon on generator ports. They can vary widely, but this port is current for the 3000rpm Hyundai diesel generators the DHY6000SE/LR and DHY8000SE/LR models. On smaller, more portable inverter generators or open frame units, they are typically not designed for home backup in the first instant, so do not make use of an ATS port at all.
I am an electrician and will say, very nice tutorial on the general operation of ATS. Thank you for posting, I was trying to explain how it worked to my wife, to no avail and found this video, now she gets it 🙂
Cool; I like the way this gentleman explained and denonstrated it.
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you are an amazing teacher. impeccable preparation and presentation.
I like the way you explained although its basic but its well covered
Thank You, sir. I intend to install such a setup on my retirement home in the mountains.
Thank you for the best explanation and demonstration.
Excellent for the Layman
huge experienced in electrical works
Does the generator is specific ? which means need to buy generator that work with ATS system?
Well done. Explained perfectly. Thank you.
Thank you for such an amazing knowledge you share with us.
Thank u.. a simple illustration
Thanks you brilliant illustration
Perfectly explained. Thanks.
Does any kind of generator works ? what's the difference between various type of starting ways of generators, manual, automatic and electric ?
Thanks, well demonstrated and explained
Very well explained. Thanks
*_SUPER GENERATOR. BRAVO._*
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The owners manual says not to start the generator with any electrical devices connected, run for a few minutes before connecting electrical devices one at a time and to run for several minutes with the power off before switching the engine off to allow the alternator to cool. Let's say for arguments sake that the mains fails when a kettle is boiling, lights are on and maybe the washing machine is also running. Surely this could cause an overload of the AVR when the generator starts up? Could you explain please because I would like an ATS but not at the expense of buggering up my generator.
Bob, you are indeed correct, it is dangerous to start and stop a generator under 'load' or with a load on.The ATS does take care of this though. From about 1:40 on this video, you will see the changeover process, but what I suppose our engineer doesn't voice is that when the ATS starts the generator, it acts as a breaker, which only applies the household load from the generator when the unit is ready. Now in this video, the changeover is very quick, for 2 reasons. The generator had been completely serviced minutes before the video was taken, allowing it to start and run very quickly, but also, because the generator and ATS we're next to each other, the signal distances were short, so were not delayed in anyway. So, to put your mind at rest, the ATS won't 'bugger' your generator, in fact will help keep it safe whilst it starts up. The only thing you do have to consider is, if you are running a lot of stuff in the house when the mains fails, if it more then the generator can cope with, once the load is switched from the household consumer unit to generator power, this can overload the generator. Now, the generator has overload protection - at least, this Hyundai unit does, but some may vary. But it will stop emitting power and could need resetting so it is important to consider what's on when the power goes out. Hope this helps.
Bob Bailey Smartest thing to do is to only add some circuits to your ATS, so if generator power comes up your washing machine stays off. This way the chance you overload your generator is very small.
+jim575757 Correct. Though if you'd prefer to have the option of running everything in the household when the power goes out, but not necessarily have it all try and come on automatically and surge, you can opt for a manual transfer switch. Obviously not quite as convenient but potentially more suited to a generator this size, as the genny is roughly only 1/5 of the amperage of a typical household. Auto changeover is great peace of mind though, when properties rely on water pumps to keep drainage clear and/or other vital systems in the home going.
Your generator surely would have an overload protection. You will not damage it. If it can't keep up, it will go to safe mode.
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thank you, sir for upload this info video.
Please i will like to know how the gen was able to on by it sell. please can you explain to us how the generator signal work ..
No problem!
ok fine......but very roughly ...you dont saying what actually makes a generator to start?
Is it an no contact or nc contact is this contact stays continued on and when it stop goes off?
Can i use any kind of generator??
More explain please, thank you
Andreas Christodoulou it's the brain of the unit that sends control power to the generator think of it as the ecm is the brain now the hard-drive or processor is the brain so the brain will control all 4 time delays for the Ats it all senses a lost in commercial power and senses the return for retransfer hope that helps
the ATS tells the generator when to start...
there is a volt free NO relay in the ATS , this is held open when mains is available . When mains fails the relay contacts close sending the generator battery 12v pos signal back to the generator input circuit . . this initiates the generator to start. hope this helps though a little late .
Great video!
Me: what does a transfer switch Do?
Guy: Its job.
Well played mr video man... well played.
Many Thanks for this video
Well explained, thank you
Thanks for the video.
I know this is old but could you work on your lighting? It's kinda hard to see maybe you have already fixed this
v. good show , many thanks for it
good video, thanks
Thanks nice video
Many thanks...
jolly good show mate.
+john palma Thank you
where exactly will i connect the communication cable to in the generator please
+vivian blinks If you see in the video, when the whole generator is in shot, the cable comes around and into the front control panel of the generator. Here there is an actual ATS port, where a plug fits in, and we can provide both the comms cable and the plug for the unit. The comms cable can be lengths up to 20m, but it is recommended that this be the limit, so that the 12v charge to backfeed the generators battery stays strong.
can the same thing in done in a portable generator?what is the symbol of the plug in of the ATS swicht in the control panel of the generator
+vivian blinks We've just recorded this quick video for you, just to highlight the ATS port on this unit: th-cam.com/video/7yUKEEaa6Tc/w-d-xo.html. It is not a generic port on all diesel generators and unfortunately there is no universal or industry standard logo or icon on generator ports. They can vary widely, but this port is current for the 3000rpm Hyundai diesel generators the DHY6000SE/LR and DHY8000SE/LR models.
On smaller, more portable inverter generators or open frame units, they are typically not designed for home backup in the first instant, so do not make use of an ATS port at all.
thanks alot
+vivian blinks You're welcome
thanks
Love it
How do I get your contacts
On our website, thepowersite.co.uk, or you can call directly on 01437 700123
GOOD EXPLAIN
Thank you!
thank u more.....
Nice but a generator respond very slowly
good.w
Give me a diagram boss
That is a pretty basic explanation of how it works, but thanks anyways.