Emerson 185SE- User Manual

Emerson 185SE

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Table of Contents:

  • Page 3 – Service; How will I know if the controller is non-operational?; How do I contact a service technician?
  • Page 4 – Why won’t the engine start contacts work?; Why won’t the utility acceptable LED light up?
  • Page 5 – Wiring; Where do I connect the engine start wires?; What is the DC voltage on the controller?
  • Page 6 – Features; Are the time delays adjustable?; For Service Entrance
  • Page 8 – Operation; How do I set the engine exerciser?; How does the ATS work?
  • Page 10 – Product Installation; How do I install the ATS?; ri; WARN
  • Page 12 – Others; Parts Inquiry; Pricing Inquiry
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Series 185 Frequently Asked Questions

Service ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 3

How will I know if the controller is non-operational?

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What should I do if the indicator lights are faulty?

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How do I contact a service technician?

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Why won’t the engine exerciser light blink after setting (press and hold the button) the exerciser?

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Why doesn’t the engine exerciser light blink to indicate the remaining number of days until the next exercise period?

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Why won’t the generator shut down?

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Why doesn’t the ATS transfer to emergency?

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Why won’t the engine start contacts work?

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Why does the generator crank up when load is connected to the utility and then shuts down when utility fails?

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Why won’t the utility acceptable LED light up?

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Wiring ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 5

Where do I connect the engine start wires?

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What generators are compatible with the series 185-transfer switch?

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Is the switch supplied with current limiting fuses?

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What is the DC voltage on the controller?

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Features .................................................................................................................................................................................. 6

Are the time delays adjustable?

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How do I specify the ATS?

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What is the 14A and 14B feature for?

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What auxiliary features does the ATS offer?

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Operation ................................................................................................................................................................................ 8

How do I set the engine exerciser?

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How does the ATS work?

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How can I exercise with load?

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Why does the generator automatically shut-off?

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Summary

Page 3 - Service; How will I know if the controller is non-operational?; How do I contact a service technician?

Rev. A 3 Service How will I know if the controller is non-operational? 1. The indicator lights are not showing proper indications. 2. The switch transfers even if there is no loss of utility power and no transfer test operation or exercise with transfer is confirmed. 3. The relays are not operating ...

Page 4 - Why won’t the engine start contacts work?; Why won’t the utility acceptable LED light up?

Rev. A 4 Why won’t the generator shut down? 1. Generator is still running on cool-down state. Approximately 5 minutes. 2. If the ATS has transf erred to the utility source and the generator is still running after 5 minutes, check if generator has its own cool-down tim er/setting. Contact local gener...

Page 5 - Wiring; Where do I connect the engine start wires?; What is the DC voltage on the controller?

Rev. A 5 Wiring Where do I connect the engine start wires? The generator starting contact connections are on the controller terminal block. Connect the generator start wires to terminal block TB7 (TB7-4 and TB7-5 f or norm ally open contacts, and TB7-5 and TB7-6 for normally closed contacts) Caution...

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