Understanding Automatic Changeover Switch and its Various uses

There are certain systems and places like data centers and medical hospitals which cannot afford to go for even one second without electricity and need an uninterrupted power supply. Moreover, these units cannot be played havoc with due to electrical issues like low voltage, power surges, spikes, low frequency, etc. However, all these issues can be taken care of easily by installing an automatic changeovers switch with your backup emergency power source.

In scenarios, if a power outage, these automatic transfer switches can automatically shift load circuits to and from the power source in a sage manner and ensure continuous power supply with minimal to no outage. They do not require any human intervention. Acting like voltage monitors, they work almost similar to a thermostat to regulate incoming power and immediately turns up the backup power supply whenever the power falls below the pre-specified value by the user. They can be used for various switches like –

• One generator to another – This type is used in systems where multiple power generators are used to generate backup power supply.
• Utility power to a generator – These are used in facilities that have a utility source as well as an incoming power source and require generators for backup only.
• Utility power to another power – This type of switches is used in systems which have utility feeds on both ends. Such systems can also work quite comfortably in manual switches as well.
• A three-way system – Such a system has two utility sources and one backup generator. These systems are used in extra sensitive areas like jail and military base. These are also known as dual systems.

You can pick the one that best suits your requirements and your budget.

Benefits of Emergency Power System Installation in Your Premises

Emergency power systems supply us with an uninterrupted alternative source of energy during any power outage so that all our gadgets and electrically run units can continue uninterrupted. They give the owners assurance and mental peace that no loss would come to any work due to power supply getting cut off abruptly. Let’s look at some of the main advantages of an emergency power.

• Power outage and blackouts can happen at any point without any warning. This can bring out your business to a standstill and cause severe loss to it. If the computers are storing data, even a second of loss of power supply might equate to an enormous financial loss. At home, it is even difficult to cook food today without a power supply since today our cooking medium; gadgets to prep food and even cleaning of dishes all require electricity. Thus, an uninterrupted power supply becomes mandatory, and these emergency systems fulfill the need beautifully.

• These systems are life-saving in a hospital and doctor’s offices. Without it, critical units like a life ventilator and other life supporting machinery would not work. This can even lead to the death of the patient.

• During any blackout, there is an increased risk of theft and burglary, be it a residential or a commercial premise. Uninterrupted power supply safeguards you from falling prey to such unfortunate incidents.

The backup power systems are installed and connected to the main utility system such that they would start automatically by themselves in the scenario of a power outage or you can turn it on manually within a couple of minutes. Thus, you need not hassle about getting it work.

Learn the Working of Transfer Switch System and an Automatic Generator

We all are dependent on electricity. Almost all our actions and the things that we use require electricity for their proper execution.  However, all our work comes to a halt when the electricity goes out. That is where generator helps in providing constant electricity supply to us. An automatic generator and a transfer switch system work in a way to automatically transfer electricity to the required site.  

Working of a Control System inside the Automatic Transfer Switch
When the main electricity source fails to work, then the power generated from a used or new generator is manually or automatically directed to that place. This ensures constant power supply to the site. This work is accomplished through an automatic and manual transfer switch.

How does an automatic transfer switch differ from an automatic transfer work?
It is the control panel system located within the transfer switch that makes it either manual or automatic in nature.

Manual switch
These types of switches are operated by personnel present onsite. They are used in those circumstances where the nature of the load is not critical.

Automatic transfer switch
These types of switches detect power failures on an immediate basis and lead to seamless conversion of utility power into generator power. As soon as the generator comes to the desired frequency and voltage, control system present inside automatic load transfer switch signals the transfer switch to perform the transfer of electricity from the normal electricity source to the generator.

In this way, a transfer switch assists in redistribution of power from the grid to the backup electricity source. It's efficient working mechanism eases our work by giving us uninterrupted power supply at all times.