AUTOMATIC STANDBY ACTIVATION

Operation Manual

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 The present Operation Manual applies to study automatic standby activation device (hereafter - the ASA

or АВР) and contains a description of its operating principle as well as specifications and other information

required to ensure full application of its technical capabilities.

1.2 This Operation Manual contains the following designations and abbreviations:

Version ASA – ASA-10 and ASA-17.

Structure of automatic standby activation designation

2. INTENDED USE

2.1 ASA is designed for automatic disconnection of consumer from main electric supply line and standby

connection to consumer. Automatic consumer disconnection from main electric supply line as well as standby

activation and its connection to the consumer shall be performed in the following cases:

ATTENTION!

Prior to use this unit please

carefully read the Operation

Manual

ASA connection and servicing shall be conducted by

personnel having the third or higher group of electric units

operation safety rules

protection degree according to GOST 14254-96;

electric network type (1 – single phase, 3 – three-phase);

designation of transit power (1=1 kV∙A);

modification;

short unit name

- no voltage in main electric supply line;

- no voltage of main electric supply line or voltage disappearance, increase or decrease.

Generators with internal combustion engine (petrol, diesel and gas engine generators) shall be used as standby. It

is also possible to use uninterruptible power supply. Connection of the unit shall be performed by service

engineer.

1.1 Standard operating conditions are the following:

- ambient air temperature, °C 20±2;

- relative air humidity, % 30-80

Premise having explosive environment where there is no conductive dust, aggressive vapors and gases in

concentrations that can cause rust and damage electrical insulation. Category of arrangement - 3 according to

GOST 15150, type of climatic modification - UHL, degree of contamination 2 according to DSTU IEC 60439-1:

2003 and altitude shall not exceed 2000 m.

2.3 Mechanical version group – M1 according to GOST 17516.1.

3. TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

3.1 Main technical characteristics are defined in Table 3.1.

Table 3.1 – Main technical characteristics

Rated system voltage, V linear, 380±40

(phase max. 250 V)

Mains current frequency, Hz 50±5

Rated generator voltage, V linear, 380±40

(phase max. 250 V)

Generator current frequency, Hz 50±5

Rated voltage power from main line to consumer (transit

power through automatic standby activation), kV∙A

maximum 25

Rated voltage power from generator to consumer:

1. ABP-10, kV∙A

2. ABP-17, kV∙A

maximum 10

maximum 17

Mains power:

1. In battery charge mode, V∙A

2. Standby mode, V∙A

maximum 45

maximum 5

Battery charge parameters:

1. Charge voltage, V

2. Charge current, A

13.7

maximum 3

Maximum engine control mains current, A maximum 10

Ambient air temperature, °C minus 20 – plus 55

Electromagnetic compatibility according to DSTU IEC

60439-1:2003

medium 1

Grounding system according to ПУЕ-2011 IT

Protection level at closed door IP-30

Weight, kg maximum 14

* - charge of completely discharged battery;

* - operation of ASA with 100% charged battery.

4. CONTENTS OF DELIVERY

4.1 ASA scope of delivery complies with the Table 4.1.

Table 4.1 – scope of delivery

ASA * 1 pcs.

Passport with Operation Manual 1 pcs.

Installation package:

1. 5-terminal automobile relay. 1 pcs.

2. 5-terminal block for relay with wires. 1 pcs.

3. Two-wire drive of central lock with 1 pcs.

an installation package

4. Control unit of air generator valve 1 pcs.

Packaging 1 pcs.

* depending on modification

5. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

5.1 Safety requirements comply with DSTU IEC 60439-1:2003.

5.2 ASA servicing shall be allowed only by personnel passed training relating to operation of electrical

installations and having access to work with electrical installations up to 1000 V.

5.3 Premise designed for ASA application shall be equipped with protective grounding bus and meet the

requirements of fire safety.

5.4 Prior to start it is required to check reliability of protective grounding connection with ASA grounding

clamp.

5.5 Connection and disconnection of power cables shall be performed only in case of input voltage supplied

to ASA. Control of input voltage shutdown shall be performed using a voltmeter or other instruments signaling

the presence of capacity in the line.

5.6 Power cable for ASA connection with electric network 3x220/380 V shall have the following minimum

wire cross section:

- copper core – 6 mm2;

- aluminum core – 10 mm2.

5.7 Switched on ASA assumes operation only of controls located on front panel.

5.8 The following is prohibited while troubleshooting and adjustment:

- replacement of energized parts, assemblies and units;

- left energized ASA without supervision in case of short-term absence of persons conducting repairs.

WARNING!

HIGH VOLTAGE (up to 420 V) AT ASA

INPUT POWER TERMINAL

DANGEROUS FOR LIFE

5.9 Persons admitted to work must undergo annual testing of safety precautions.

5.10 Insulation electric resistance between the power supply circuits and ASA housing as well as between

output circuits and housing shall be minimum 10 MΏ.

5.11 Electrical resistance between the protective grounding clamp of ASA and metal housing parts accessible

to touch shall be maximum 0.1Ώ.

6. ASA STRUCTURE AND OPERATION

6.1 It is required to COMPLY WITH POLARITY when connected ASA to the circuit ± 12 V.

Signal generator control wire shall have a cross section of wire from 0.75 mm2 to 2.5 mm

2.

6.2 Control panel

6.2.1 The following is displayed by a digital display on control panel:

- phase voltage in the presence of voltage on the main line;

- generator current frequency in case of power supply from generator;

- programmed values in programming mode;

Values listed below are displayed sequentially when pressing the "MENU" button in "AUTO" or "ON" modes

(test mode).

- phase A voltage of main electric line;

- phase B voltage of main electric line;

- phase C voltage of main electric line;

- phase B voltage of generator;

- phase B generator current frequency.

6.2.2 Meaning of light signal indication on the control panel:

- light indicator "Generator" flashing with yellow light if phase B generator voltage is within the limits set

by the user. When you turn on the power relay the indicator lights with yellow color;

- light LED indicator "Line" blinks with green when the voltage of three (A-B-C) phases is within the

limits established by the user. When you turn on the power relay the indicator lights with green color.

6.2.3 Emergency light-signal indication (red color) shows the faults of generator and ASA and provides an

emergency stop of the engine. In case of emergency the corresponding indicator lights and activates the

emergency switch. Pressing any button turns off the emergency switch.

Emergency indicator continues signaling and blocks ASA operation even if the source of the accident is

eliminated. To cancel the alarm indication, first, it is required to select "OFF" mode and then restore the

operation mode.

Indications of emergency light signaling indication on control panel:

1. HIGH TEMPERATURE (generator engine overheating) – turns on if generator signal comes to the relevant

input (No. 3 at signal terminal).

2. LOW OIL PRESSURE (low oil pressure/level) - turns on when receiving a signal from the generator to the

relevant input (No. 4 on the signal terminal). This accident will not be monitored for 8 seconds after starting the

generator engine. If "LOW OIL PRESSURE" signal comes when trying to start the engine the emergency LED

will flash and ASA will expect disappearance of the signal.

3. VOLTAGE ERROR (noncompliance of frequency/voltage) - turns on if the generator frequency goes outside

the limits set by the user for the time more than that preset by the timer (set by the user) or if the gnerator voltage

is out of the specified limits (set by the user). The generator frequency and voltage shall be controlled for 4

seconds after a switching of the generator power relay on.

4. LAUNCH ERROR (launch failure) – turns on if the generator engine did not start up after a given number of

attempts (set by the user). This type of accident is canceled after switching of main network or pressing "OFF"

button.

6.3 ASA has operating modes selected by pressing button on the control panel:

1. “AUTO” mode is designed for ASA offline operation. In this mode, the unit monitors the main supply line

(presence of power voltage and phase voltage within a given range) in case of non-compliance with a given

voltage range, the ASA will disconnect the user from the main power line and will activate the generator. When

the engine is running, the relay will be immediately disconnected. After the generator phase B voltage will be

released in the nominal mode, it will be activated upon expiration of time period set by the program for generator

contactor (set by the user).

At the time when the voltage of all phases of main network will be released at the nominal value the generator

engine will continue running for a preset time of waiting for the main electric network (set by the user). After

expiration of the delay time the generator power relay is switched off and the main power supply contactor is

switched on. If the specified "Cooling" delay is set the generator will run during this time. After the expiration of

the delay time, the ASA will disconnect the fuel solenoid and generator engine will stop. The generator will be

ready for the next run.

The following is controlled by ASA in case of standby power supply:

a) parameters of power supply line: current frequency and voltage;

b) engine parameters (engine temperature and oil pressure).

2. “ON” mode (manual mode (test)) - used to test generator in the presence of main electric line or to maintain

generator in a standby mode. Generator action in this mode is similar to that in "AUTO" mode but power relay of

main electric line will be switched on provided voltage in main power supply line. If there is no voltage in main

power supply line the power relay will be switched off and generator power relay will be switched on, in case of

nominal voltage of main line the ASA will connect the power supply (loading) to it but generator will continue

running; to stop click the button "OFF".

3. “OFF” mode (SWITCHED OFF) - in this mode, the power relay of main power supply line will be activated

if the electric mains phase voltage is within the limits set by the user. The generator engine in this mode will be

stopped.

4. Indicators serviceability test is used to check the performance of the entire control panel. This mode is selected

when you press "OFF" and "ON" together and cancelled when you release the button.

5. Values setting mode (hereinafter - programming) - used to program timer and set parameters required for the

operation of ASA automation.

To enter the programming mode, first press "OFF", then press "MENU" and hold two buttons pressed for 4

seconds, the digital display will indicate "Pr" value (entry to programming mode). Each "MENU" pressing

indicates the following parameter for programming; if button is released the current value is displayed.

For example, if you press "MENU" the display will indicate "P01"; when you release "MENU", P01 will be

displayed (table 6.1) which can be increased or decreased using "ON" (-) and "AUTO" (+).If you press "MENU"

again, the digital display will show "P02"; if button is released P02 will be displayed (Table. 6.1). This can be

continued until "P22". After P22, you will return to P01. Set parameters are stored in memory which does not

affect power failure. To exit the programming mode press "OFF".

6.4 Programming

6.4.1 List of programs is provided in Table 6.1

Table 6.1 List of programs

Program No. Program Units of

Meas.

Default Min. value Max. value

Р01 Lower threshold activated by voltage on the main

line

V 174 30 250

Р02 Upper threshold activated by voltage on the main

line

V 250 100 400

Р03 Lower threshold activated by generator voltage V 174 30 250

Р04 Upper threshold activated by generator voltage V 250 100 400

Р05 Lower threshold activated by generator current

frequency

Hz 46 10 60

Р06 Upper threshold activated by generator current

frequency

Hz 54 50 100

Р07 Delay for recovery of generator current frequency to

the nominal value

sec. 3 0 15

Р08 Number of attempts to start the generator - 3 1 6

Р09 Delay of generator start (generator engine heating

time)

sec. 3 0 240

Р10 Delay to restart the generator engine starter (time

between the 1st unsuccessful launch and the 2nd

one)

sec. 10 2 30

Р11 Starter operation time sec. 10 2 15

Р12 Time to generator delay sec. 0 0 60

Р13 Delay to recover the nominal voltage on the main

power supply line

min. 0.5 0 15

Р14 Time of generator engine cooling (idle running) min. 1.0 0 15

Р15 Delay in power supply connection to the main power

supply line if generator is disconnected

sec. 1 0 15

Р16 Delay in power supply connection to the generator if

the main power supply line is disconnected

sec. 4 0 15

Р17 Programmable output - 07 0 15

Р18 Delay in switching on the fuel pump min. 0 0 240

Р19 Emergency stop / remote start - 0 0 1

Р20 Maximum time the generator continuous operation

(if greater than 0 then it is active)

hour 0 0 18

Р21 Programmable output timer (time in switched on

position)

sec. 3 0,5 90

Р22 Valve timer sec. 0.0 0.5 20

Table 6.2 P17 program values Р17 Programmable output condition Fuel solenoid output condition Oil pressure input condition

00 Breakdown Activate prior to starter switch on Oil pressure sensor

01 Fuel (activate to stop the generator) Activate prior to starter switch on Oil pressure sensor

02 Pre-heating (engine electric heating) Activate prior to starter switch on Oil pressure sensor

03 Throttle valve Activate prior to starter switch on Oil pressure sensor

04 Breakdown Activate prior to starter switch on Oil level sensor

05 Fuel (activate to stop the generator) Activate prior to starter switch on Oil level sensor

06 Pre-heating (engine electric heating) Activate prior to starter switch on Oil level sensor

07 Throttle valve Activate prior to starter switch on Oil level sensor

08 Breakdown Activate to stop the engine Oil pressure sensor

09 Fuel (activate to stop the generator) Activate to stop the engine Oil pressure sensor

10 Pre-heating (engine electric heating) Activate to stop the engine Oil pressure sensor

11 Throttle valve Activate to stop the engine Oil pressure sensor

12 Breakdown Activate to stop the engine Oil level sensor

13 Fuel (activate to stop the generator) Activate to stop the engine Oil level sensor

14 Pre-heating (engine electric heating) Activate to stop the engine Oil level sensor

15 Throttle valve Activate to stop the engine Oil level sensor

All signal outputs shall have the following parameters:

Switched on:

1. Voltage, V plus 12

2. Current strength, А maximum 10

Switched off:

1. Voltage, V 0

2. Current strength, А 0

6.4.2 Program descriptions

1. Program P01 - if voltage of one of the phases falls below this level this means that the voltage on the

main line disappeared and the power will be supplied from the generator.

2. Program P02 - if voltage of one of the phases is higher than this level this means that the voltage on the

main line disappeared and the power will be supplied from the generator.

3. Program P03 - if the voltage of generator Phase B falls below this level if the power is supplied from

generator this means that the generator voltage is disappeared and generator engine will be stopped.

4. Program P04 - if the voltage of generator Phase B is higher that this level if the power is supplied from

generator this means that the generator voltage is disappeared and generator engine will be stopped.

5. Program P05 - if the generator frequency falls below this value for the time exceeding that preset by the

delay timer in case of loaded generator - this causes generator's disconnection from the power supply and

immediate stop of the engine. This option is not controlled during the first 4 seconds after activation of the power

generator relay.

6. Program P06 - if the generator phase B frequency exceeds this value for the time exceeding that preset

by the delay timer in case of loaded generator - this causes generator's disconnection from the power supply and

immediate stop of the engine. This option is not controlled during the first 4 seconds after activation of the power

generator relay.

7. Program P07 – if the generator phase frequency goes outside of the limits set for the period exceeding

that preset due to delay by frequency in case of active engine – this causes generator’s disconnection from the

power supply and immediate stop of the engine.

8. Program P08 – setting of the number of attempts to activate the generator.

9. Program P09 - time of previous electric heating of the generator engine before switching on the starter

(if generator is equipped with starter).

10. Program P10 – time of the delay between unsuccessful starting attempts.

11. Program P11 – setting of the generator’s starter operation.

12. Program P12 – setting of the delay to disconnect fuel solenoid for generator’s stoppage.

13. Program P13 – setting of the delay time to make sure that the voltage on the main power supply line is

stable and has a nominal value. If upon expiration of the delay time the voltage on the main line is nominal the

ASA will switch the consumer from the generator to the main power supply line.

14. Program P14 - setting of time period when generator is operating for cooling (idle running) after

unloading.

15. Program P15 – time between switching on the generator power relay and main line power relay.

16. Program P16 - time between switching on the main line power relay and generator power relay.

17. Program P17 – configuration of fuel and programmable outputs as well as type of input to oil sensor.

18. Program P18 – delay in fuel pump activation. It can be used with uninterruptible power supply (UPS) for

electric station back-up.

19. Program P19 - if this option is programmed to 0 the additional output can act as a remote start. If it is

programmed to 1 the additional output can be used for emergency stop.

20. Program P20 – setting of maximum time for the generator engine continuous operation. If using jointly

with program P18 it is possible to operate generator in an intermittent mode.

21. Program P21 – if programmable output is defined as throttle valve relay this output will operate jointly

with starter output and will be disconnected after expiration of this time. When programming this timer for the

required value the throttle valve can be released prior to or after the engine start.

22. Program P22 – if this parameter is set to 0.0 (by default) the programmable output will operate

according to program P21 mode. Otherwise, the programmable output will operate after starter output activation

with a delay of this timer provided disconnection after stoppage of the generator engine.

6.4 ASA connection to the generator with petrol internal combustion engine

Connection of the generator with petrol internal combustion engine to ASA shall be allowed only by means of

invert relay included in the mounting package.

The generator with petrol internal combustion engine can be used as a standby by means of program P17 with 07

value.

Table 6.1 contains generator signals which shall be connected to ASA:

Table 6.1 – Generator connection to ASA

ASA signal terminal

No.

Generator signal Notes

1 + 12 V from generator battery

2 - 12 V from generator battery

3 Engine temperature sensor input

4 Oil pressure sensor input

5 Throttle valve +12 V, 10А

6 Starter +12 V, 10А

7 Ignition Annex Б (Fig. Б.3)

7. TROUBLESHOOTING

7.1 The generator shall be started if there is voltage on the main line:

- voltage on the main line can be outside the specified limits. It is required to check voltage on the control

panel after pressing “MENU”;

- set voltage limits can be very narrow. Enter the programming mode and, if necessary, expand the range.

7.2 Generator continues working in case of recovery of the voltage on the main line:

- it is required to expand the specified voltage limits. Hysteresis for voltage is 10 Volts. If there is no

voltage on the main line the lower limit is increased and the upper one in decreased for the value of hysteresis to

prevent false switching of the consumer to the main power supply line.

7.3 If there is no voltage on the main line the automatic system activates the fuel solenoid but the engine will

not start and the oil pressure indicator is flashing:

- battery pressure is not fed to the oil pressure sensor input (-);

- oil pressure sensor connection terminal is not connected or inappropriate;

- broken oil pressure sensor;

- sensor is activated with a delay; if emergency signal disappears the generator engine will be started.

Oil pressure sensor can be additionally replaced.

7.4 The engine is not activated from the first attempt. The following attempts are not performed and oil

pressure emergency indicator is flashing:

- delay in oil pressure sensor activation. If there is an alarm the generator engine will not start. When the

signal disappears the engine will start. Oil pressure sensor can be replaced additionally.

7.5 If there is no power on the main power supply line the generator engine will start provided automation

alarm signaling on unsuccessful activation and the engine will stop:

- generator voltage does not arrive at "Generator" terminal. It is required to measure voltage of all

generator phases to the "Generator" terminal (voltage between phase and neutral). Perhaps the fuse P5 is

broken(fuse located on the printed board).

7.6 ASA is not switched:

- it is required to check ASA connection to voltage ±12 V.

8. TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE

8.1 ASA in the package of manufacturing plant may be transported by any means of transport in accordance

with transportation rules applied for each means of transport.

8.2 Conditions of ASA storage at the warehouse of the manufacturer shall comply with DSTU IEC 60439-

1:2003.

8.3 Air in premises where ASA is stored shall not contain corrosion active substances.

9. ASA OVERALL AND SETTING DIMENSIONS

Figure 9.1 – overall and setting dimensions of ASA-10 and ASA-17

Prior to installation it is required to remove screws (fig. 9.1 (A)) and turn around the panel with seals according

to Fig. 9.1.

10. ASA CONNECTION DIAGRAM

Figure 10.1 – Power cables/ASA connection diagram

Power cable

from main

power supply

line

Power cable to

the consumer Power cable

from generator

NETWORK CONSUMER GENERATOR

Neutr

al

Ph

ase

A

Phase

B

Phase

C

Ne

utr

al

Neutr

al

Ph

ase A

Ph

ase

A

Ph

ase

B

Ph

ase

B

Phase

C

Phase

C

Grou

ndi

ng

Figure 10.2 – Connection of generator control chain to ASA signal terminal located on printing board

Figure 10.3 – Inert relay connection to benzene generator

Generator engine ignition

Signal terminal

7

-12 V White (85)

Black (86)

Red (87a) Blue (30)

Generat

or

battery

input

+12V

Generat

or

battery

input -

12V

Engine

tempera

ture

sensor

input

Engine

oil

pressure

sensor

input

Progra

mmable

output

(+12V,

10A)

Output,

generat

or

starter

relay

(+12V,

10A)

Output,

generat

or fuel

solenoi

d

(+12V,

10A)

11. ACCEPTANCE CERTIFICATE

Automatic standby activation ASA type

Works number

manufactured and accepted in accordance with the requirements of TU У 27.1-33401202-034:2013, DSTU ІЕС

60439-1 and recognized as suitable for operation.

VTK: ___________________ signature

Date of manufacture: ____________________ date

SEAL

Seller: ________________________________ _______________________ signature

Date of sale: ______ _________ ____________ SEAL date

MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY

The manufacturer shall guarantee compliance of the switch with TU 27.1-33401202-034:2013 and DSTU IEC

60439-1 provided meeting by the user of requirements to installation, operation, transportation and storage.

Warranty operation period is 12 months from the date of sale.

Warranty maintenance shall not be performed upon violation of requirements specified in the Operation Manual.

Warranty maintenance shall not be performed upon damage the warranty seal (label).

Warranty maintenance shall not be performed upon presence of the manufacturer’s seal, date of sale and seller’s

signature. If the record on sale is absent the warranty operation period shall be counted starting from the date of

issue.

Maintenance information Date of

maintenance

Information on maintenance (brief description of failure) Record of service centre Note

Manufacturer’s address:

NIK-ELEKTRONIKA LLC

2B prosp. L. Kurbasa, Kyiv

34 vul. Budivelnykiv, Dnipropetrovsk

Ukraine

Phone; (056) 747-32-48

Е-mail: info@nikel.com.ua

Addresses of Service Centers (warranty and non-

warranty maintenance:

2B prosp. L. Kurbasa, Kyiv

Phone: +38 (044) 229-44-00

34 vul. Budivelnykiv, Dnipropetrovsk

Phone: (056) 747-32-48

nik.net.ua

nikgenerator.com.ua

Call-centre: +38 (044) 229-11-00