The main functions of the automatic transfer switch (ATS) can be summarized as follows
First, automatic conversion function
Automatic switching power supply: Automatic switching switch can automatically detect the status of the main power supply, when the main power supply failure (such as abnormal voltage, abnormal frequency, power failure, etc.), it can quickly and automatically switch the load circuit from the main power supply to the standby power supply, to ensure the continuity and reliability of power supply. This feature is especially important in emergency situations to avoid problems such as equipment downtime or data loss due to power outages.
Intelligent control: Automatic switch built-in intelligent controller, MCU and other control core, can achieve real-time monitoring and intelligent judgment of power status. When the power supply is abnormal, the controller will immediately issue a switching command to drive the actuator to complete the power supply switching operation.
Second, protection function
Electrical protection: The automatic switch has the function of short circuit and overload protection, which can cut off the power supply in time when the circuit is short circuit or overload to prevent the occurrence of safety accidents such as equipment damage or fire.
Voltage protection: It also has overvoltage and undervoltage protection functions, when the power supply voltage exceeds the set range, it can automatically cut off the power supply or switch to the standby power supply to protect the equipment from the impact of voltage fluctuations.
Phase loss protection: In the three-phase power supply system, the automatic switch can also detect phase loss and take corresponding protective measures when the phase is lost.
Third, other functions
Intelligent alarm: When a power failure or equipment anomaly is detected, the automatic transfer switch can send an audible and visual alarm signal to remind the operator to deal with it in time.
Parameter setting: The conversion parameters of the automatic transfer switch can be freely set externally to meet the needs of different occasions.
Fire linkage: Some automatic switch also has a fire control circuit, when the fire control center sends a control signal, it can automatically cut off the power supply to ensure fire safety.
Remote monitoring: Some advanced automatic switch also has a computer networking interface, which can achieve remote control, remote adjustment, remote communication, telemetry and other four remote functions to facilitate remote monitoring and management.
4. Application field
Automatic transfer switches are widely used in home, commercial and industrial fields. In the household use, it is often used for automatic backup power switching; In commercial use, it can be used for power conversion and protection in commercial buildings, data centers, hospitals and other places; In industrial use, it is applied to a variety of important equipment, machines, manufacturing lines and other places to ensure that the equipment is always in normal operation, so as to ensure the continuity and stability of the production line.