RPTCS Automatic Transfer Control System Low and Medium Voltage Power Transfer Control
Graphical Control Panel overview The Graphical Display is a 320 by 240 pixel (3.5 inch) backlit color LCD screen that provides the operator with rapid access to relevant information on the ATS status, controls and settings using intuitive sequences. Function Keys to perform the labeled functionality. Red & Green LED Indicators to provide: Alarm Indication Time delay Indication Transfer Inhibit Indication Source Available Indication Source Connected Indication Red & Green LED Indicators to provide: Alarm Indication Time delay Indication Transfer Inhibit Indication Source Available Indication Source Connected Indication Front Panel Control Pushbuttons for direct access to: Alarm Resets Various System Tests Control Mode Screens Information Screens Front Panel Control Pushbuttons for direct access to: Alarm Resets Various System Tests Control Mode Screens Information Screens Front Port Communication Access USB 2.0 Type Mini-B for serial communication with Laptop to download, upload of data or real time control functions. Front Port Communication Access USB 2.0 Type Mini-B for serial communication with Laptop to download, upload of data or real time control functions.
Summary of Function Key Operations HOME key: Single press recalls the home page; double press recalls the default page. UP key: Scroll up page, select field, tab to next field, increment value. DOWN key: Scroll down page, select field, tab to previous field, decrement value. ESCAPE key: Single press closes pop-up, cancels editing, deselects field, moves to previous page; sustained press logs out (cancels security passcode entry). ESCAPE key: Single press closes pop-up, cancels editing, deselects field, moves to previous page; sustained press logs out (cancels security passcode entry). ENTER key: Single press freezes scrolling and selects field, edits selected field, saves edited value; double press sets the selected field/page as default; sustained press logs in (enter security passcode) ENTER key: Single press freezes scrolling and selects field, edits selected field, saves edited value; double press sets the selected field/page as default; sustained press logs in (enter security passcode) HELP key: Displays context sensitive help and Modbus address of selected function (if applicable). HELP key: Displays context sensitive help and Modbus address of selected function (if applicable).
Summary of the 7 LED Indicators ALARM LED (Red): Indicates that there is a problem with the ATS, or that a user configurable alarm condition is active, or that the ATS is not in AUTO mode. ALARM LED (Red): Indicates that there is a problem with the ATS, or that a user configurable alarm condition is active, or that the ATS is not in AUTO mode. TD ACTIVE LED (Red): Indicates that the controller is timing before taking the next control action. TD ACTIVE LED (Red): Indicates that the controller is timing before taking the next control action. XFER INHIBIT LED (Red): Indicates that the controller will not automatically transfer to or from any source and that operator intervention is required to transfer ATS. XFER INHIBIT LED (Red): Indicates that the controller will not automatically transfer to or from any source and that operator intervention is required to transfer ATS. S2 Available LED (Red): Indicates that Source 2 is present and within user defined limits. S2 Available LED (Red): Indicates that Source 2 is present and within user defined limits. S2 Status LED (Red): Indicates that the load is connected to Source 2. S2 Status LED (Red): Indicates that the load is connected to Source 2. S1 Available LED (Green): Indicates that Source 1 is present and within user defined limits. S1 Available LED (Green): Indicates that Source 1 is present and within user defined limits. S1 Status LED (Green): Indicates that the load is connected to Source 1. S1 Status LED (Green): Indicates that the load is connected to Source 1.
Summary of the Control Pushbuttons ALARM RESET: Allows the user to reset certain alarm conditions. ALARM RESET: Allows the user to reset certain alarm conditions. TEST: Takes the user to directly to the System Test Screen. TEST: Takes the user to directly to the System Test Screen. INFORMATION: Takes the user to directly to the Event Report Screen. INFORMATION: Takes the user to directly to the Event Report Screen. CONTROL: Takes the user to directly to the Control Screen that allows the user to select certain modes of operation. CONTROL: Takes the user to directly to the Control Screen that allows the user to select certain modes of operation.
Summary of the Graphical Display SOFT-KEYS: Selects the Soft-Key Label directly above. The button is inactive if the Soft-Key Label is grayed out. SOFT-KEYS: Selects the Soft-Key Label directly above. The button is inactive if the Soft-Key Label is grayed out. SOFT-KEY LABELS: Navigation (blue or gray label); Used to traverse across and down the hierarchy of pages and the numeric setpoint popup screens. A blue label will show the active page. Functional (orange label); Used to perform page-specific functions. Status (red label); used as an indicator on some functions. SOFT-KEY LABELS: Navigation (blue or gray label); Used to traverse across and down the hierarchy of pages and the numeric setpoint popup screens. A blue label will show the active page. Functional (orange label); Used to perform page-specific functions. Status (red label); used as an indicator on some functions. SELECTED PAGE: To improve readability, some pages are labeled with rectangular outlines or colored back grounds. Some pages contain too many fields to display at once. These pages display arrow bars at the right edge to indicate that the page continues above or below the screen. SELECTED PAGE: To improve readability, some pages are labeled with rectangular outlines or colored back grounds. Some pages contain too many fields to display at once. These pages display arrow bars at the right edge to indicate that the page continues above or below the screen. PATH INDICATION: Pages are organized in a hierarchical or tree-based menu structure. Pressing the ”ESC” key will bring the page up one level. Pressing the “Home” key will navigate straight to the home page as shown here. PATH INDICATION: Pages are organized in a hierarchical or tree-based menu structure. Pressing the ”ESC” key will bring the page up one level. Pressing the “Home” key will navigate straight to the home page as shown here. TIME & DATE ACCESS LEVEL: Indicates the present passcode level. When performing operations that require a higher level of security, a passcode entry dialog box opens. There are various operations cannot be performed in lower access levels. A sustained press on the “ESC” key clears the security passcode. ACCESS LEVEL: Indicates the present passcode level. When performing operations that require a higher level of security, a passcode entry dialog box opens. There are various operations cannot be performed in lower access levels. A sustained press on the “ESC” key clears the security passcode.