GENERAC APKE00001 PWRcell ATS Control Adapter Kit Instructions
- June 3, 2024
- Generac
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GENERAC APKE00001 PWRcell ATS Control Adapter Kit
WARNING
Personal Injury. This product interfaces between the PWRcell Inverter and
Generac transfer switch. Read and understand all instructions and precautions
for those products prior to installing this adapter. Failure to do so could
result in death, serious injury, and equipment or property damage. (000693)
WARNING
Personal Injury. Never connect the protected loads directly to the main
service panel without use of an external transfer switch. Failure to do so
could result in death, serious injury, and equipment or property damage.
(000694)
WARNING
Personal Injury. Never connect the protected loads terminals directly to the
grid. Doing so could result in death, serious injury, and equipment or propety
damage.
Product Overview
The Generac ATS Control Adapter is used to control an approved automatic transfer switch (ATS) when paired with a Generac PWRcell™ system to provide backup power to a protected loads panel and provide solutions for the following applications:
- Maximize solar production credits for metered incentive programs (ex. SREC). Refer to single-line diagram (SLD) ref code: SD-2318* for CT placement and system design guidance.
- Simplify installation for homes with less than 8 kW of continuous and less than 10 kW of peak electrical load demand. * Refer to SLD ref code: SD-2415 for CT placement and system design guidance.
NOTE: Generac Smart Management Modules (SMM) and RXS series ATS Smart A/C Relays are not compatible for use with Generac PWRcell systems.
Approved Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS)
The ATS Control Adapter simplifies installation by consolidating all the
Inverter control signals to one CAT5 cable to run to the Generac PWRcell
inverter (CAT5 cable not included). The ATS Control Adapter cannot support the
use of any non-approved ATS.
Approved Automatic Transfer Switches
Generac RXS Series ATS 1ø, 120/240V
Generac ATS Control Adapter Installation
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Verify the ATS to be controlled is de-energized.
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Mount the ATS Control Adapter. There are two possible mounting methods, each with their own location.
- Using the magnetic feet on the control adapter, mount to the ferrous backing plate inside of the ATS enclosure.
- Using the optional adhesive locking mount (included in kit), mount the control adapter to a non-ferrous surface within the ATS enclosure, such as the enclosure side walls.
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Run and connect wires for L1, L2, 12V, and TRS terminals on the control adapter to the corresponding terminals on the ATS Smart A/C Module (SACM). Refer to the wiring diagram in Figure 1 for additional guidance.
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Run and connect a wire for N (Neutral) terminal on the control adapter to the ATS Neutral terminal. Refer to Figure 1 for additional guidance.
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Verify proper installation, location, and calibration of current transformers (CTs), provided with the inverter.
NOTE: For CT placement guidance, refer to the line diagram from (Product Overview section above) most closely matching the site configuration.
NOTE: For CT installation instructions, refer to the Generac PWRcell Inverter installation manual. -
Verify connection of CAT5 cable from CT adapter to CT RJ-45 port on the Inverter Accessory Board. Refer to Figure 1 for additional guidance.
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Connect CAT5 cable from ATS RJ-45 port on ATS Control Adapter to the TRANS RJ-45 port on the Inverter Accessory Board. Refer to Figure 1 for additional guidance.
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Modify inverter setpoint EnaExtTransfer to “on”. Inverter setpoints are accessible via the Inverter control panel. Go to the Inverter Device page and select Mod. Settings. Refer to the Generac PWRcell Inverter installation manual* for additional information on control panel navigation.
- For SLDs, go to www.generac.com/service-support/product-support-lookup and enter the part number APKE00001 For product manuals enter the model number.
- Electrical system design must comply with NEC 702.4(B) in accordance with Part III of Sect. 220.
ATS Behavior and Inverter Setpoints
In the event of a grid outage, the inverter will immediately toggle the
transfer switch to provide power to the loads panel from the Protected Loads
output. The switchover time is typically less than one second.
NOTE: The Protected Loads breaker must be ON for the switch to toggle. If
the Protected Loads breaker is OFF, then the switch will not change positions.
Questions & Support
For help installing the Generac ATS Control Adapter, contact support at
1-888-GENERAC.
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- Part No. DLIT00010 Rev A 01/28/2020
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References
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