Typical

Engine-Generator
Configurations
The 4000 Series standard engineering design demonstrates
how easily you can customize a system to your specific requirements.

A Master Control module and Dual

Generator module comprise digital
generator paralleling control switch-
gear for a two engine-generator
emergency, standby, and prime
power system.

Two modulesa Single Generator

with Master Control and a Dual
Generator with redundant con-
trolcomprise switchgear for a
three engine power system. A SCO Power Te chnologies
F LO R H A M PA R K , N E W J E R S E Y 0 7 9 3 2
Three engine systems requiring
redundant master control would
USA
need three modulesMaster Con-
trol, Single Generator and Dual 8 0 0 8 0 0 A SCO
Generator.
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A SIA

AUS TRALIA

BELOW BRAZIL
A Master Control module and
four Dual Generator modules C AN A DA
comprise switchgear for an eight GERMANY
engine-generator power system.
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12
Discover the awesome power
of the ASCO 4000 Series
Digital generator paralleling
Control Switchgear
Master Its Power
Youre in Total Command
The 4000 Series Digital Generator Paralleling
Control Switchgear is a winning combination of...
The proven and trusted features that have
helped make ASCO the world leader in power
transfer switching and control...
And cutting-edge, user friendly digital
technology.
The ASCO 4000 Series
Digital Generator Parallel-
ing Control Switchgear is
an advanced, multiple-en-
gine power control solu-
tion that starts, synchro-
nizes, parallels, monitors
and protects emergency,
standby, and prime power
systems.
The 4000 Power
Control System gives
you ASCOs unsurpassed
engine control and load
management expertise.
*Dual - Generator Control Section
shown with optional touch screen
1 13
4000 S e r i e s System Specifications*
As you learn about
the 4000 Series, its
If the system is for a
healthcare facility, for ex-
ample, can the touch screen
natural to ask if it quickly access JCAHO1
can satisfy the specific records and information
requirements you have to help satisfy reporting
for a power control requirements?
Does it have automatic
system.
load shed control? How
about a system one-line
schematic overview?
The answers are, Yes.
What are your specific
requirements?
Standard Features
Load demand with
Parallel up to eight
operator adjustment of
engines and manage up
settings
to 64 automatic transfer
Ethernet or RS485 con-
switches.
nectivity to Building
Control a power
Management System
system from easy-to-
Test with load
operate screens at the
Test without load
system, or monitor
Automated manual
remotely from a control
paralleling with graphi-
center or anywhere in the
cal synchroscope
world over the Internet.
Alarms
Monitor your power
LCD touch screen
24x7x365.
Automatic synchro-
nizing and paralleling
controls
Optional Accessories equipped
One touch screen per
Generator module
Remote annunciation
Redundant master PLC
Load control for up to
64 ATSs
1. Joint Commission on
Accreditation of Healthcare
Organizations
Electrical operation load
bank breakers(EO)
Breaker lifting devices
ATS Status
Dual Metering
kW Trending
trol VAR/PF sharing
Automated manual
paralleling
Overcrank shutdown
Overspeed shutdown
Silver plated copper bus
Braced for 100KAIC
NEMA 1 (3R available)
(portable or overhead) Multi-Trending Metering Circuit Breakers ANSI Gray
Spare parts Manual Paralleling Voltage A-B, B-C, C-A Breaker brand of your Shipping splits at each
Extended warranty Log In (or AN, BN, CN) choice section to ease instal-
Event Log Current A,B,C Drawout lation
Controls Frequency UL 1066 with two-step
Touch screen is stan- System Control Power factor energy storage Serial Based
dard with the Master Automatic standby kW 100KAIC Rated Communications
module; optional with Load management kVAR 5 Cycle closing Engine network com-
Generator modules control Electrically operated on munications
Automatic synchro- Automatic load shed Generator generators and man- Automatic Transfer
nizing and paralleling control Protective Relaying ually operated on dis- Switches
controls Controller on each gen- Device 27/59 under/ tribution Standard for 32
Controls hardware erator, optional over voltage Auxilliary and bell alarm ATSs, optional for
Master PLC Redundant master con- Device 81 O/U over/un- contacts 64 ATSs
redundancy trollers, optional der frequency Trip unit with LSIA func- Hard-wired start
Distributed Automatic generator Device 15 Automatic tions on generators and signals
processing load demand control synchronizer LSIG or LSI function on Hard-wired load
High speed CANbus Emergency stop Device 32 Reverse distribution shed relays
power Building Management
Touch Screen Engine-Generator Control Device 40 Loss of excita- Power Supply Network
12 in. color TFT on Mas- Engine-generator of tion Best DC source selector Modbus RTU serial
ter module your choice Device 25 Synch check system RS 485
Display on each pair of Automatic engine start Power from 24 VDC en- Modbus TCP Eth-
generators is optional Adjustable engine cool- Engine Alarms (if properly gine cranking batteries ernet
System overview screen down timer equipped) DC-DC converter High reliability, industri-
with one line schematic Automatic synchronizer Low coolant tempera- ally hardened redun-
Real time clock Engine governor con- ture pre-alarm Enclosure and Bus dant capability on single
JCAHO records are avail- trol, load sharing, soft High coolant tem- Constucted and labeled path
able if the generator(s) loading/unloading perature pre-alarm to UL1558 is standard High speed automation
is/are properly Voltage regulator con- and shutdown Up to 600V 3 phase 4 network
Low oil pressure pre- wire AC system with * For detailed specifications please
Screens: alarm and shutdown 100% neutral and (25%) request publication 3135
Main Menu Low fuel alarm ground bus
Generator One-Line Low engine battery Main bus amperage up
Metering alarm to 10,000 amps
System Status
Alarm Status
14
System Flexibilit y
4000 Series Digital Generator Paralleling Control Switchgear
System flexibility em- on a standard engineer- modules reduce lead and have the freedom to specify
powers you as never before. ing design. Create exactly delivery times, and facilitate the circuit breakers and en-
Now you can custom- the power control solution installation and start up, so gine-generators you prefer,
ize the paralleling control you want, whether for two, customize a system to your giving you the flexibility to
switchgear using a variety of three, four or up to eight requirements and still meet configure exactly the sys-
configurable modules based engine-generators. The tight deadlines. You also tem you want.

Power ful Features

The feature-rich 4000 Series provides functionality previously found only in
switchgear for business-critical applications. Now, many of those functions
are available for facilities needing emergency, standby, and prime power.

Powerful features of
the generator paralleling
switchgear include:
ASCOs next-generation Load management.
digital control platform,
which expands the
boundaries of opera-
tion, control and com-
munication.
Compatibility with mul-
tiple brands of engine-
generators.
Compatibility with mul-
tiple brands of circuit
breakers.
Generator load demand
control.
Bus optimization.
Var/PF sharing.
Sophisticated commu-
nications capabilities.
Redundant processors
as standard equipment
for ensuring continu-
ous, reliable operation.
Automated manual par-
alleling of engines with
a graphical synchro-
scope.
Remote diagnostics for
convenience.
Remote system moni-
toring and control.
kW load sharing.
Nationwide, 24x7x365
Real time information
for timely, accurate de-
cision making.
Data trending.
Compact flash card and
slot for quick and easy
screen capture.
Constructed and la-
beled to the strict UL
1558 standard.
Smaller footprint that
responds to increasingly
tight space constraints.
support from ASCO Ser-
vicesthe largest power
transfer and genera-
tor paralleling control
switchgear service com-
pany coast to coast.

2
 52F1
52G1 52G3

TOUCH SCREEN
52F2

CONTROL CONTROL CONTROL

STATION STATION STATION

52F3

COMPUTER

52G2 52G4
52F4

A 24x7x365 When
Normal Power Fails
With engine starting The remaining engine-

Commander controls set on automatic,

The 4000 Series stands guard 24x7x365,
ensuring immediate and reliable response
to a loss of normal source power.
3
the generator parallel-
ing switchgear stands by,
generators activate their
synchronizers in each Digital
Generator Paralleling Con-
awaiting a signal from au- troller in the switchgear by
tomatic transfer switches automatically synchronizing
to automatically start and the on-coming generator(s)
synchronize two or more with the bus.
engine-generators when When synchronized,
power fails. the switchgear parallels the
Receiving the signal, on-coming generator(s) to
the switchgear initiates the bus. Once each genera-
multiple engine-generator tor is added to the bus, the
start up. The first genera- switchgear signals automat-
tor to achieve 90 percent of ic transfer switches to con-
rated voltage and frequency nect the associated priority
connects to the emergency loads to the emergency bus.
bus. Interlocks permit only
one generator to connect in
the event of simultaneous
generator availability.
When the first genera-
tor connects to the bus, a
signal initiates connection
of the priority one loads to
the emergency bus.
Simplif y
Power System Management
Advanced Digital Control Provides Reliability, Flexibility
The 4000 Series Generator
Paralleling Switchgear debuts
ASCOs next-generation digital
paralleling controller. The unit
offers the reliability of an industrial
programmable logic controller.
The next-generation
technology combines a
controller, touch screen
operator interface,
networking and I/O with
programmable software for
graphics and logic.
The unit provides true,
integrated control of each
engine-generator and
simplifies power system
operation, control and
communication.
System Highlights
Dual three phase 600
Vac inputs and dual
three phase 0-5 amp
inputs, with true RMS
sensing and phase angle
relationships
Peer-to-peer network-
ing between units
(CAN, Ethernet)
Manual paralleling using
graphical push buttons
and synchroscope via
master touch screen
The controller
automatically operates
the system to efficiently
add loads to the bus. It
also ensures that engine-
generators assume the
highest priority loads first
and manages the number of
engine-generators needed
to power those loads.
Operation is immediate
and reliable, giving you
peace of mind. Operational
parameters can be set up
through the touch screen,
without a laptop computer.
The system controller
provides power monitoring,
relay protection, generator
paralleling and intelligent
load management functions
for the emergency prime
power and/or standby
power system applications. If a generator fails while
Manual paralleling
(optional) using physi-
cal provisions mounted
on a master door
Graphical trending of
the generators
Power metering of the
three phase sources
Three phase protection
on the generator
Dual remote diagnos-
tics with reciprocal
back upone uses an
industrial-grade analog
modem, the other an
Ethernet IP connection
Network
Y o u r E m e r g e n c y Power System
The capabilities of the
digital paralleling controller
enable you to tailor the
breadth and ease of control
you want in your onsite
power system.
The controller commu-
nicates through an Ether-
net connection with a range
of building networks using
most major media and
protocols. Seamlessly inte-
grating with your existing
communications infrastruc-
ture eliminates the expense
of extra hardware and
software, and facilitates
start up.
Optional hot-backup
processor capability
Compact flash slot
and card for capturing
screen displays and data
for remote analysis
Flexible third-party
communication con-
nectivity
A wide selection of
system optional acces-
sories
Choice of two cur-
rent breaker brands
(Square - D or Siemens)
6 9
This elevation (opposite
52
G1 G2 G3 G4 F1 page) and one-line sche-
matic show a typical, four
52
engine-generator paralleling
F2 control switchgear configura-
tion. Available distribution
52 modules and remote control-
F3
ler can be integrated into the
switchgear.
52 52 52 52 52
G1 G2 G3 G4 F4
Utility
Power
Twisted Pair Gen
Communications
Engine-Generator Engine-Generator
UTILITY
ASCO 4000 Series
Power Control System
N E ATS N E ATS N E ATS N E ATS
Building
Management
System
ASCO 5220 DISTRIBUTION PANELS
Power
Manager Managing Restoring
If a Generator Fails
Load Demand To Normal Source
operating in the automatic When the switchgear is If a bus under frequency When the automatic
mode, the 4000 Series dis- set on load demand opera- or kW overload occurs while transfer switches signal that
connects it from the bus and tion, it automatically man- engine(s) are cooling down, commercial power has been
RS485 MODBUS
shuts it down. The switch- ages the number of genera- the running units actively restored and the transfer
gear signals the associated tors online, based on total synchronize and parallel to switches have retransferred
RS485 MODBUS
priority loads to shed. power requirements. the bus. loads to the normal source,
The switchgear acti- The switchgear com- If engines are not run- the switchgear simultane-
RS485
vates audible and visual pares the actual load of the ning, the control system im- ously opens the generator
alarms to indicate the condi- total generator bus to the mediately gives the rested circuit breakers.
tion. A control push-button running reserve capacity of engine(s) start signals and The engines then run
permits operators to over- total generators. parallels them to the bus. for a no-load, user-defined
ride the load shed circuits. Depending on pre-de- If a bus under frequency cool-down period. The con-
If a bus overloads, termined kW set-points and or kW overload occurs while trol system stands poised
causing an under-frequency time delays, the switchgear generators are on line, the for the next power failure or
condition, the switchgear starts, synchronizes and soft associated loads are shed, regular system test.
automatically resets the loads generators on line. It the condition is alarmed and
ASCO 5110 ASCO 5110 manual override to prevent also takes low priority en- a manual reset is required.
Serial Module Serial Module sustained bus overloading. gine-generator(s) off-line. It
will soft unload the engine,
open the circuit breaker
and initiate the cool down
ASCO Series 300 ASCO 4000 Series sequence.
Power Transfer Power Transfer
Switch Switch
4
 Power ful Control 12:12 PM
Logged In-2 Metering
Generator 1
12:12 PM
Logged In-2

Generator 1
Metering
Generator Bus Total
12:12 PM
Logged In-2 Manual Paralleling
Generator 1
LEFT
Single Metering. View metering for a single source.
Meter sizes are comparable with standard switch-
0 0.00 Manual Control 0 0.00 Manual Control board meters.
Quickly Access Easy-to-Understand Displays
BUS BUS 300 60 300 60 BUS
300 60 500 400 400 Volt Setpt PF Setpt Voltage Freq Setpt KW Setpt Frequency
200 ASCO 58 ASCO 62 200 ASCO 58 ASCO 62
GEN 1 PF Load
GEN 1 GEN 1 GEN 1
400 750
200 ASCO 58 ASCO 62 250 ASCO 100
VOLTS
500 56
HERTZ
64 100
VOLTS
500 56
HERTZ
64 GEN 2
GEN 2 GEN 2 GEN 2 RAISE RAISE RAISE RAISE

All screen displays can be reached directly from the GEN 3 VOLTS HERTZ AMPERES GEN 3
480V 60.00Hz 480V 60.00Hz
GEN 3
GEN 3
100 500 56 64 0 1000 500 450 1000 900 CENTER
Main Menu. Information is presented clearly using
GEN 4
LOWER LOWER
GEN 4 GEN 4 250 ASCO 750 300
ASCO 600 500 ASCO 1500 600
ASCO 1200 GEN 4 LOWER LOWER
Dual Metering. Simultaneously view metering for
480V 60.00Hz 452A
any two generators. When viewing bus metering
easy-to-understand graphics, including both digital
AMPERES KILOWATTS AMPERES KILOWATTS
0 1000 150 750 0 2000 300 1500 VOLTS PF FREQ kW

452A 300kW 904A 600kW GEN 480 0.8 GEN 60 300 on the right side, a synchroscope will show if the
450 600 0
and analog-style displays for at-a-glance supervision. 300 600 400 800
-200 200 600 0 1200 0
BUS 480 0.8 BUS 60 600
source on the left side is in phase with the bus.
ASCO ASCO ASCO 400
ASCO 800
-200
ASCO
200
800
ASCO 1600
-400
ASCO
400

Sync Mode CB Status

-400 -800
-400 400 . 400
. 800
W FA
. 200
VOLT AMPERES KILOVARS
O
W FA
S 400
VOLT AMPERES KILOVARS
O S
KILOWATTS VOLT AMPERES x1000 1000 x1000 2000
KILOVARS
ASCO

SL
-600 600
ASCO -1200 1200 OFF

SL
150 750

T
T
200 x1000 1000 375kVA 225kVAR 750kVA 450kVAR
-600 600 Gen Status
RUN CB Control EMERGENCY RIGHT

ASCO
A B C A B C
300kW 375kVA 225kVAR SY PE Not in Auto STOP
VOLTS 480 481 481
NCH
ROSCO VOLTS 480 481 481 CHECK Manual Paralleling. Manually adjust the voltage and

SY
Auto Start NCH PE
452 450 450 ROSCO
A B C PF 0.80 A B C
AMPS AMPS 904 900 900
Running
PERM OPEN CLOSE OFF
frequency of the on-coming generator and manu-
VOLTS 480 481 481 kWH 100 VOLTS 452 450 450 PF 0.80 kWH 100 PF 0.80 kWH 200 0.0o
ally initiate the closing of the paralleling breaker.

Digital Paralleling Controller

12:12 PM
1 of 2 ATS Status
12:12 PM
1 of 2 ATS Status NEXT
12:12 PM
Generator One-Line
LEFT
Logged In-2 NEXT Logged In-2 Logged In-2
ATS Status. If the ATSs are provided with communi-
ATS-1 ATS-2 ATS-3 ATS-4
cations capability, this advanced ATS Status screen
ATS-1 Engine Start ATS-2 Engine Start ATS-3 Engine Start
Engine Engine Engine Engine provides additional information, such as source
Single Metering Dual Metering Manual Paralleling
Norm. Emer. Norm. Emer. Norm. Emer. Hand Hand Hand Hand
Priority Priority Priority Start Start Start Start
Source Avail. Source Avail. Source Avail. availability and ATS position.
ATS Position
101 ATS Position
102 ATS Position
103 Load Shed
Byp. Act.
Off Load Shed
Byp. Act.
Off Load Shed
Byp. Act.
Off Load Shed
Byp. Act.
Off

Auto Auto Auto Auto

Bypass Pos. kW Bypass Pos. kW Bypass Pos. kW
Byp. Act.
50 Load Shed
Byp. Act.
50 Byp. Act.
50 Priority 101 Priority 102 Priority 103 Priority 104
Load Shed Load Shed
CENTER
System Setup Gen Setup Gen Protection Hand Off Auto
Time Dly.

0.0
Hand Off Auto
Time Dly.

0.0
Hand Off Auto
Time Dly.

0.0
kW 50 kW 50 kW 50 kW 50
ATS Status. View the status of up to eight ATSs per
Time Delay 0.0 Time Delay 0.0 Time Delay 0.0 Time Delay 0.0 Generator 1 Generator 2 Generator 3 Generator 4 screen, as well as enter the priority, kW and time
ATS-4 Engine Start ATS-5 Engine Start ATS-6 Engine Start ATS-5 ATS-6 ATS-7 ATS-8 Not in Auto Not in Auto Not in Auto Not in Auto delay for each ATS. Each ATS can also be placed in
Norm. Emer. Priority Norm. Emer. Priority Norm. Emer. Priority Engine Engine Engine Engine Auto Start Auto Start Auto Start Auto Start
Hand, Off, or Automatic mode.
kW Trending Multi - Trending ATS Status
Hand Hand Hand Hand
Source Avail. Source Avail. Source Avail. Start Start Start Start
ATS Position
104 ATS Position
105 ATS Position
106 Load Shed Off Load Shed Off Load Shed Off Load Shed Off
Running Running Running Running

kW Byp. Act. Byp. Act. Byp. Act. Byp. Act. VOLTS 480 VOLTS 480 VOLTS 480 VOLTS 0
Bypass Pos. kW Bypass Pos. Bypass Pos. kW Auto Auto Auto Auto
Byp. Act.
50 Byp. Act.
50 Byp. Act.
50 AMPS 452 AMPS 452 AMPS 0 AMPS 0
Load Shed Load Shed Load Shed
Priority 105 Priority 106 Priority 107 Priority 108 FREQ 60 FREQ 60 FREQ 0 FREQ 0 RIGHT
One - Line Event Log Alarm Status
Time Dly. Time Dly. Time Dly. kW 300 kW 300 kW 0 kW 0
Hand Off Auto Hand Off Auto Hand Off Auto kW 50 kW 50 kW 50 50 One Line. See up to four generators on a single
0.0 0.0 0.0
kW
kVARS 225 kVARS 225 kVARS 0 kVARS 0
Time Delay 0.0 Time Delay 0.0 Time Delay 0.0 Time Delay 0.0 PF 0.80 PF 0.80 PF 0.00 PF 0.00 screen with power flow indication, metering, and
status information.

Log In
LEFT
12:12 PM
Logged In-2 1 of 2 Multi Trending NEXT 12:12 PM
kW Trending 12:12 PM
Alarm Indicator Event Log
Logged In-2 Logged In-2
Multi-Trending. Trend up to four parameters per
1 kW Trending 1 kVars Alarm History (Log) screen at the same time with the option to auto-
0 0 400
0
0
0
0 05/26 12:45:52 AM RTN ** Undefined Alarm44 ** matically perform a screen capture to a compact
K 05/26 12:45:48 AM RTN Bus 1 Over Voltage Alarm Only
W
A
K
V
A
05/26 12:45:48 AM RTN Bus 1 Under Voltage Alarm Only flash card every five minutes.
T 05/26 12:45:48 AM RTN Bus 1 Phase Unbalance Alarm Only
R
T 05/26 12:45:48 AM RTN Bus 1 Over Frequency Alarm Only
Main Menu. Easily navigate S
1
S

through all screen displays
from the Main Menu. Log in
here to gain access to various
levels of information.
5 7
1
K 05/26 12:45:48 AM RTN Bus 1 Under Frequency Alarm Only
05/26 12:45:48 AM RTN Generator 1 Phase Unbalance Alarm Only
0
0
0
0
W
A 05/26 12:45:48 AM ALM ** Undefined Alarm 45 **
0 0 T 05/26 12:45:48 AM ALM Gen 1 Manual Synch Close Command
0 Time (sec) 29.68 0 Time (sec) 29.68 T 05/26 12:45:48 AM ALM Generator 1 Inphase CENTER
S 05/26 12:45:47 AM RTN ** Undefined Alarm 45 **
3
0
Voltage L - N
6
5 Frequency 05/26 12:45:47 AM ALM ** Undefined Alarm 44 ** Single Trend. If you only need to trend one parame-
0 05/26 12:42:27 AM ALM Bus 1 Under Voltage Alarm Only
0 0
F ter, the single trending screen provides a large area
r
V
o
e
q
u
Alarm Summary (Active and Unacknowledged) with the option to automatically perform a screen
l 05/26 12:45:48 AM ALM ** Undefined Alarm45 **
capture to a compact flash card every five minutes.
e
t n
s c 05/26 12:45:48 AM ALM Gen 1 Manual Synch Close Command
y
05/26 12:45:48 AM ALM Generator 1 Inphase
1 5
0 5
05/26 12:45:47 AM RTN ** Undefined Alarm 44 **
0
0 0 05/26 12:42:27 AM RTN Bus 1 Under Voltage Alarm Only
0 0 0 05/26 12:42:27 AM RTN Bus 1 Under Frequency Alarm Only
0 Time (sec) 29.76 0 Time (sec) 29.76 Time (sec) 425.04
05/26 12:42:27 AM RTN Bus 1 Phase Unbalance Alarm Only
05/26 12:42:10 AM ALM ** Undefined Alarm 41 **
AUTO SCREEN AUTO SCREEN
CAPTURE
05/26 12:42:10 AM ALM Engine Generator 1 Cooling Down
05/26 12:42:09 AM ALM ** Undefined Alarm 40 **
RIGHT
CAPTURE
Gen 1 - Red Gen 3 - Blue Gen 1 - Red Gen 3 - Blue
STOP STOP
OFF
05/26 12:42:09 AM ALM Gen 1 Synchronizer off
05/26 12:42:09 AM RTN ** Undefined Alarm 83 **
Event Log. See a history of all alarms as well as a
Gen 2 - Yellow Gen 4 - Green OFF Gen 2 - Yellow Gen 4 - Green
05/26 12:42:07 AM RTN Gen 1 Raise Volts Command
05/26 12:41:14 AM RTN Gen 1 Lower Volts Command
summary of the currently active unacknowledged
alarms.
8
Simplif y
Power System Management
Advanced Digital Control Provides Reliability, Flexibility
The 4000 Series Generator
Paralleling Switchgear debuts
ASCOs next-generation digital
paralleling controller. The unit
offers the reliability of an industrial
programmable logic controller.
The next-generation
technology combines a
controller, touch screen
operator interface,
networking and I/O with
programmable software for
graphics and logic.
The unit provides true,
integrated control of each
engine-generator and
simplifies power system
operation, control and
communication.
System Highlights
Dual three phase 600
Vac inputs and dual
three phase 0-5 amp
inputs, with true RMS
sensing and phase angle
relationships
Peer-to-peer network-
ing between units
(CAN, Ethernet)
Manual paralleling using
graphical push buttons
and synchroscope via
master touch screen
The controller
automatically operates
the system to efficiently
add loads to the bus. It
also ensures that engine-
generators assume the
highest priority loads first
and manages the number of
engine-generators needed
to power those loads.
Operation is immediate
and reliable, giving you
peace of mind. Operational
parameters can be set up
through the touch screen,
without a laptop computer.
The system controller
provides power monitoring,
relay protection, generator
paralleling and intelligent
load management functions
for the emergency prime
power and/or standby
power system applications. If a generator fails while
Manual paralleling
(optional) using physi-
cal provisions mounted
on a master door
Graphical trending of
the generators
Power metering of the
three phase sources
Three phase protection
on the generator
Dual remote diagnos-
tics with reciprocal
back upone uses an
industrial-grade analog
modem, the other an
Ethernet IP connection
Network
Y o u r E m e r g e n c y Power System
The capabilities of the
digital paralleling controller
enable you to tailor the
breadth and ease of control
you want in your onsite
power system.
The controller commu-
nicates through an Ether-
net connection with a range
of building networks using
most major media and
protocols. Seamlessly inte-
grating with your existing
communications infrastruc-
ture eliminates the expense
of extra hardware and
software, and facilitates
start up.
Optional hot-backup
processor capability
Compact flash slot
and card for capturing
screen displays and data
for remote analysis
Flexible third-party
communication con-
nectivity
A wide selection of
system optional acces-
sories
Choice of two cur-
rent breaker brands
(Square - D or Siemens)
6 9
This elevation (opposite
52
G1 G2 G3 G4 F1 page) and one-line sche-
matic show a typical, four
52
engine-generator paralleling
F2 control switchgear configura-
tion. Available distribution
52 modules and remote control-
F3
ler can be integrated into the
switchgear.
52 52 52 52 52
G1 G2 G3 G4 F4
Utility
Power
Twisted Pair Gen
Communications
Engine-Generator Engine-Generator
UTILITY
ASCO 4000 Series
Power Control System
N E ATS N E ATS N E ATS N E ATS
Building
Management
System
ASCO 5220 DISTRIBUTION PANELS
Power
Manager Managing Restoring
If a Generator Fails
Load Demand To Normal Source
operating in the automatic When the switchgear is If a bus under frequency When the automatic
mode, the 4000 Series dis- set on load demand opera- or kW overload occurs while transfer switches signal that
connects it from the bus and tion, it automatically man- engine(s) are cooling down, commercial power has been
RS485 MODBUS
shuts it down. The switch- ages the number of genera- the running units actively restored and the transfer
gear signals the associated tors online, based on total synchronize and parallel to switches have retransferred
RS485 MODBUS
priority loads to shed. power requirements. the bus. loads to the normal source,
The switchgear acti- The switchgear com- If engines are not run- the switchgear simultane-
RS485
vates audible and visual pares the actual load of the ning, the control system im- ously opens the generator
alarms to indicate the condi- total generator bus to the mediately gives the rested circuit breakers.
tion. A control push-button running reserve capacity of engine(s) start signals and The engines then run
permits operators to over- total generators. parallels them to the bus. for a no-load, user-defined
ride the load shed circuits. Depending on pre-de- If a bus under frequency cool-down period. The con-
If a bus overloads, termined kW set-points and or kW overload occurs while trol system stands poised
causing an under-frequency time delays, the switchgear generators are on line, the for the next power failure or
condition, the switchgear starts, synchronizes and soft associated loads are shed, regular system test.
automatically resets the loads generators on line. It the condition is alarmed and
ASCO 5110 ASCO 5110 manual override to prevent also takes low priority en- a manual reset is required.
Serial Module Serial Module sustained bus overloading. gine-generator(s) off-line. It
will soft unload the engine,
open the circuit breaker
and initiate the cool down
ASCO Series 300 ASCO 4000 Series sequence.
Power Transfer Power Transfer
Switch Switch
4
 Power ful Control 12:12 PM
Logged In-2 Metering
Generator 1
12:12 PM
Logged In-2

Generator 1
Metering
Generator Bus Total
12:12 PM
Logged In-2 Manual Paralleling
Generator 1
LEFT
Single Metering. View metering for a single source.
Meter sizes are comparable with standard switch-
0 0.00 Manual Control 0 0.00 Manual Control board meters.
Quickly Access Easy-to-Understand Displays
BUS BUS 300 60 300 60 BUS
300 60 500 400 400 Volt Setpt PF Setpt Voltage Freq Setpt KW Setpt Frequency
200 ASCO 58 ASCO 62 200 ASCO 58 ASCO 62
GEN 1 PF Load
GEN 1 GEN 1 GEN 1
400 750
200 ASCO 58 ASCO 62 250 ASCO 100
VOLTS
500 56
HERTZ
64 100
VOLTS
500 56
HERTZ
64 GEN 2
GEN 2 GEN 2 GEN 2 RAISE RAISE RAISE RAISE

All screen displays can be reached directly from the GEN 3 VOLTS HERTZ AMPERES GEN 3
480V 60.00Hz 480V 60.00Hz
GEN 3
GEN 3
100 500 56 64 0 1000 500 450 1000 900 CENTER
Main Menu. Information is presented clearly using
GEN 4
LOWER LOWER
GEN 4 GEN 4 250 ASCO 750 300
ASCO 600 500 ASCO 1500 600
ASCO 1200 GEN 4 LOWER LOWER
Dual Metering. Simultaneously view metering for
480V 60.00Hz 452A
any two generators. When viewing bus metering
easy-to-understand graphics, including both digital
AMPERES KILOWATTS AMPERES KILOWATTS
0 1000 150 750 0 2000 300 1500 VOLTS PF FREQ kW

452A 300kW 904A 600kW GEN 480 0.8 GEN 60 300 on the right side, a synchroscope will show if the
450 600 0
and analog-style displays for at-a-glance supervision. 300 600 400 800
-200 200 600 0 1200 0
BUS 480 0.8 BUS 60 600
source on the left side is in phase with the bus.
ASCO ASCO ASCO 400
ASCO 800
-200
ASCO
200
800
ASCO 1600
-400
ASCO
400

Sync Mode CB Status

-400 -800
-400 400 . 400
. 800
W FA
. 200
VOLT AMPERES KILOVARS
O
W FA
S 400
VOLT AMPERES KILOVARS
O S
KILOWATTS VOLT AMPERES x1000 1000 x1000 2000
KILOVARS
ASCO

SL
-600 600
ASCO -1200 1200 OFF

SL
150 750

T
T
200 x1000 1000 375kVA 225kVAR 750kVA 450kVAR
-600 600 Gen Status
RUN CB Control EMERGENCY RIGHT

ASCO
A B C A B C
300kW 375kVA 225kVAR SY PE Not in Auto STOP
VOLTS 480 481 481
NCH
ROSCO VOLTS 480 481 481 CHECK Manual Paralleling. Manually adjust the voltage and

SY
Auto Start NCH PE
452 450 450 ROSCO
A B C PF 0.80 A B C
AMPS AMPS 904 900 900
Running
PERM OPEN CLOSE OFF
frequency of the on-coming generator and manu-
VOLTS 480 481 481 kWH 100 VOLTS 452 450 450 PF 0.80 kWH 100 PF 0.80 kWH 200 0.0o
ally initiate the closing of the paralleling breaker.

Digital Paralleling Controller

12:12 PM
1 of 2 ATS Status
12:12 PM
1 of 2 ATS Status NEXT
12:12 PM
Generator One-Line
LEFT
Logged In-2 NEXT Logged In-2 Logged In-2
ATS Status. If the ATSs are provided with communi-
ATS-1 ATS-2 ATS-3 ATS-4
cations capability, this advanced ATS Status screen
ATS-1 Engine Start ATS-2 Engine Start ATS-3 Engine Start
Engine Engine Engine Engine provides additional information, such as source
Single Metering Dual Metering Manual Paralleling
Norm. Emer. Norm. Emer. Norm. Emer. Hand Hand Hand Hand
Priority Priority Priority Start Start Start Start
Source Avail. Source Avail. Source Avail. availability and ATS position.
ATS Position
101 ATS Position
102 ATS Position
103 Load Shed
Byp. Act.
Off Load Shed
Byp. Act.
Off Load Shed
Byp. Act.
Off Load Shed
Byp. Act.
Off

Auto Auto Auto Auto

Bypass Pos. kW Bypass Pos. kW Bypass Pos. kW
Byp. Act.
50 Load Shed
Byp. Act.
50 Byp. Act.
50 Priority 101 Priority 102 Priority 103 Priority 104
Load Shed Load Shed
CENTER
System Setup Gen Setup Gen Protection Hand Off Auto
Time Dly.

0.0
Hand Off Auto
Time Dly.

0.0
Hand Off Auto
Time Dly.

0.0
kW 50 kW 50 kW 50 kW 50
ATS Status. View the status of up to eight ATSs per
Time Delay 0.0 Time Delay 0.0 Time Delay 0.0 Time Delay 0.0 Generator 1 Generator 2 Generator 3 Generator 4 screen, as well as enter the priority, kW and time
ATS-4 Engine Start ATS-5 Engine Start ATS-6 Engine Start ATS-5 ATS-6 ATS-7 ATS-8 Not in Auto Not in Auto Not in Auto Not in Auto delay for each ATS. Each ATS can also be placed in
Norm. Emer. Priority Norm. Emer. Priority Norm. Emer. Priority Engine Engine Engine Engine Auto Start Auto Start Auto Start Auto Start
Hand, Off, or Automatic mode.
kW Trending Multi - Trending ATS Status
Hand Hand Hand Hand
Source Avail. Source Avail. Source Avail. Start Start Start Start
ATS Position
104 ATS Position
105 ATS Position
106 Load Shed Off Load Shed Off Load Shed Off Load Shed Off
Running Running Running Running

kW Byp. Act. Byp. Act. Byp. Act. Byp. Act. VOLTS 480 VOLTS 480 VOLTS 480 VOLTS 0
Bypass Pos. kW Bypass Pos. Bypass Pos. kW Auto Auto Auto Auto
Byp. Act.
50 Byp. Act.
50 Byp. Act.
50 AMPS 452 AMPS 452 AMPS 0 AMPS 0
Load Shed Load Shed Load Shed
Priority 105 Priority 106 Priority 107 Priority 108 FREQ 60 FREQ 60 FREQ 0 FREQ 0 RIGHT
One - Line Event Log Alarm Status
Time Dly. Time Dly. Time Dly. kW 300 kW 300 kW 0 kW 0
Hand Off Auto Hand Off Auto Hand Off Auto kW 50 kW 50 kW 50 50 One Line. See up to four generators on a single
0.0 0.0 0.0
kW
kVARS 225 kVARS 225 kVARS 0 kVARS 0
Time Delay 0.0 Time Delay 0.0 Time Delay 0.0 Time Delay 0.0 PF 0.80 PF 0.80 PF 0.00 PF 0.00 screen with power flow indication, metering, and
status information.

Log In
LEFT
12:12 PM
Logged In-2 1 of 2 Multi Trending NEXT 12:12 PM
kW Trending 12:12 PM
Alarm Indicator Event Log
Logged In-2 Logged In-2
Multi-Trending. Trend up to four parameters per
1 kW Trending 1 kVars Alarm History (Log) screen at the same time with the option to auto-
0 0 400
0
0
0
0 05/26 12:45:52 AM RTN ** Undefined Alarm44 ** matically perform a screen capture to a compact
K 05/26 12:45:48 AM RTN Bus 1 Over Voltage Alarm Only
W
A
K
V
A
05/26 12:45:48 AM RTN Bus 1 Under Voltage Alarm Only flash card every five minutes.
T 05/26 12:45:48 AM RTN Bus 1 Phase Unbalance Alarm Only
R
T 05/26 12:45:48 AM RTN Bus 1 Over Frequency Alarm Only
Main Menu. Easily navigate S
1
S

through all screen displays
from the Main Menu. Log in
here to gain access to various
levels of information.
5 7
1
K 05/26 12:45:48 AM RTN Bus 1 Under Frequency Alarm Only
05/26 12:45:48 AM RTN Generator 1 Phase Unbalance Alarm Only
0
0
0
0
W
A 05/26 12:45:48 AM ALM ** Undefined Alarm 45 **
0 0 T 05/26 12:45:48 AM ALM Gen 1 Manual Synch Close Command
0 Time (sec) 29.68 0 Time (sec) 29.68 T 05/26 12:45:48 AM ALM Generator 1 Inphase CENTER
S 05/26 12:45:47 AM RTN ** Undefined Alarm 45 **
3
0
Voltage L - N
6
5 Frequency 05/26 12:45:47 AM ALM ** Undefined Alarm 44 ** Single Trend. If you only need to trend one parame-
0 05/26 12:42:27 AM ALM Bus 1 Under Voltage Alarm Only
0 0
F ter, the single trending screen provides a large area
r
V
o
e
q
u
Alarm Summary (Active and Unacknowledged) with the option to automatically perform a screen
l 05/26 12:45:48 AM ALM ** Undefined Alarm45 **
capture to a compact flash card every five minutes.
e
t n
s c 05/26 12:45:48 AM ALM Gen 1 Manual Synch Close Command
y
05/26 12:45:48 AM ALM Generator 1 Inphase
1 5
0 5
05/26 12:45:47 AM RTN ** Undefined Alarm 44 **
0
0 0 05/26 12:42:27 AM RTN Bus 1 Under Voltage Alarm Only
0 0 0 05/26 12:42:27 AM RTN Bus 1 Under Frequency Alarm Only
0 Time (sec) 29.76 0 Time (sec) 29.76 Time (sec) 425.04
05/26 12:42:27 AM RTN Bus 1 Phase Unbalance Alarm Only
05/26 12:42:10 AM ALM ** Undefined Alarm 41 **
AUTO SCREEN AUTO SCREEN
CAPTURE
05/26 12:42:10 AM ALM Engine Generator 1 Cooling Down
05/26 12:42:09 AM ALM ** Undefined Alarm 40 **
RIGHT
CAPTURE
Gen 1 - Red Gen 3 - Blue Gen 1 - Red Gen 3 - Blue
STOP STOP
OFF
05/26 12:42:09 AM ALM Gen 1 Synchronizer off
05/26 12:42:09 AM RTN ** Undefined Alarm 83 **
Event Log. See a history of all alarms as well as a
Gen 2 - Yellow Gen 4 - Green OFF Gen 2 - Yellow Gen 4 - Green
05/26 12:42:07 AM RTN Gen 1 Raise Volts Command
05/26 12:41:14 AM RTN Gen 1 Lower Volts Command
summary of the currently active unacknowledged
alarms.
8
 Power ful Control 12:12 PM
Logged In-2 Metering
Generator 1
12:12 PM
Logged In-2

Generator 1
Metering
Generator Bus Total
12:12 PM
Logged In-2 Manual Paralleling
Generator 1
LEFT
Single Metering. View metering for a single source.
Meter sizes are comparable with standard switch-
0 0.00 Manual Control 0 0.00 Manual Control board meters.
Quickly Access Easy-to-Understand Displays
BUS BUS 300 60 300 60 BUS
300 60 500 400 400 Volt Setpt PF Setpt Voltage Freq Setpt KW Setpt Frequency
200 ASCO 58 ASCO 62 200 ASCO 58 ASCO 62
GEN 1 PF Load
GEN 1 GEN 1 GEN 1
400 750
200 ASCO 58 ASCO 62 250 ASCO 100
VOLTS
500 56
HERTZ
64 100
VOLTS
500 56
HERTZ
64 GEN 2
GEN 2 GEN 2 GEN 2 RAISE RAISE RAISE RAISE

All screen displays can be reached directly from the GEN 3 VOLTS HERTZ AMPERES GEN 3
480V 60.00Hz 480V 60.00Hz
GEN 3
GEN 3
100 500 56 64 0 1000 500 450 1000 900 CENTER
Main Menu. Information is presented clearly using
GEN 4
LOWER LOWER
GEN 4 GEN 4 250 ASCO 750 300
ASCO 600 500 ASCO 1500 600
ASCO 1200 GEN 4 LOWER LOWER
Dual Metering. Simultaneously view metering for
480V 60.00Hz 452A
any two generators. When viewing bus metering
easy-to-understand graphics, including both digital
AMPERES KILOWATTS AMPERES KILOWATTS
0 1000 150 750 0 2000 300 1500 VOLTS PF FREQ kW

452A 300kW 904A 600kW GEN 480 0.8 GEN 60 300 on the right side, a synchroscope will show if the
450 600 0
and analog-style displays for at-a-glance supervision. 300 600 400 800
-200 200 600 0 1200 0
BUS 480 0.8 BUS 60 600
source on the left side is in phase with the bus.
ASCO ASCO ASCO 400
ASCO 800
-200
ASCO
200
800
ASCO 1600
-400
ASCO
400

Sync Mode CB Status

-400 -800
-400 400 . 400
. 800
W FA
. 200
VOLT AMPERES KILOVARS
O
W FA
S 400
VOLT AMPERES KILOVARS
O S
KILOWATTS VOLT AMPERES x1000 1000 x1000 2000
KILOVARS
ASCO

SL
-600 600
ASCO -1200 1200 OFF

SL
150 750

T
T
200 x1000 1000 375kVA 225kVAR 750kVA 450kVAR
-600 600 Gen Status
RUN CB Control EMERGENCY RIGHT

ASCO
A B C A B C
300kW 375kVA 225kVAR SY PE Not in Auto STOP
VOLTS 480 481 481
NCH
ROSCO VOLTS 480 481 481 CHECK Manual Paralleling. Manually adjust the voltage and

SY
Auto Start NCH PE
452 450 450 ROSCO
A B C PF 0.80 A B C
AMPS AMPS 904 900 900
Running
PERM OPEN CLOSE OFF
frequency of the on-coming generator and manu-
VOLTS 480 481 481 kWH 100 VOLTS 452 450 450 PF 0.80 kWH 100 PF 0.80 kWH 200 0.0o
ally initiate the closing of the paralleling breaker.

Digital Paralleling Controller

12:12 PM
1 of 2 ATS Status
12:12 PM
1 of 2 ATS Status NEXT
12:12 PM
Generator One-Line
LEFT
Logged In-2 NEXT Logged In-2 Logged In-2
ATS Status. If the ATSs are provided with communi-
ATS-1 ATS-2 ATS-3 ATS-4
cations capability, this advanced ATS Status screen
ATS-1 Engine Start ATS-2 Engine Start ATS-3 Engine Start
Engine Engine Engine Engine provides additional information, such as source
Single Metering Dual Metering Manual Paralleling
Norm. Emer. Norm. Emer. Norm. Emer. Hand Hand Hand Hand
Priority Priority Priority Start Start Start Start
Source Avail. Source Avail. Source Avail. availability and ATS position.
ATS Position
101 ATS Position
102 ATS Position
103 Load Shed
Byp. Act.
Off Load Shed
Byp. Act.
Off Load Shed
Byp. Act.
Off Load Shed
Byp. Act.
Off

Auto Auto Auto Auto

Bypass Pos. kW Bypass Pos. kW Bypass Pos. kW
Byp. Act.
50 Load Shed
Byp. Act.
50 Byp. Act.
50 Priority 101 Priority 102 Priority 103 Priority 104
Load Shed Load Shed
CENTER
System Setup Gen Setup Gen Protection Hand Off Auto
Time Dly.

0.0
Hand Off Auto
Time Dly.

0.0
Hand Off Auto
Time Dly.

0.0
kW 50 kW 50 kW 50 kW 50
ATS Status. View the status of up to eight ATSs per
Time Delay 0.0 Time Delay 0.0 Time Delay 0.0 Time Delay 0.0 Generator 1 Generator 2 Generator 3 Generator 4 screen, as well as enter the priority, kW and time
ATS-4 Engine Start ATS-5 Engine Start ATS-6 Engine Start ATS-5 ATS-6 ATS-7 ATS-8 Not in Auto Not in Auto Not in Auto Not in Auto delay for each ATS. Each ATS can also be placed in
Norm. Emer. Priority Norm. Emer. Priority Norm. Emer. Priority Engine Engine Engine Engine Auto Start Auto Start Auto Start Auto Start
Hand, Off, or Automatic mode.
kW Trending Multi - Trending ATS Status
Hand Hand Hand Hand
Source Avail. Source Avail. Source Avail. Start Start Start Start
ATS Position
104 ATS Position
105 ATS Position
106 Load Shed Off Load Shed Off Load Shed Off Load Shed Off
Running Running Running Running

kW Byp. Act. Byp. Act. Byp. Act. Byp. Act. VOLTS 480 VOLTS 480 VOLTS 480 VOLTS 0
Bypass Pos. kW Bypass Pos. Bypass Pos. kW Auto Auto Auto Auto
Byp. Act.
50 Byp. Act.
50 Byp. Act.
50 AMPS 452 AMPS 452 AMPS 0 AMPS 0
Load Shed Load Shed Load Shed
Priority 105 Priority 106 Priority 107 Priority 108 FREQ 60 FREQ 60 FREQ 0 FREQ 0 RIGHT
One - Line Event Log Alarm Status
Time Dly. Time Dly. Time Dly. kW 300 kW 300 kW 0 kW 0
Hand Off Auto Hand Off Auto Hand Off Auto kW 50 kW 50 kW 50 50 One Line. See up to four generators on a single
0.0 0.0 0.0
kW
kVARS 225 kVARS 225 kVARS 0 kVARS 0
Time Delay 0.0 Time Delay 0.0 Time Delay 0.0 Time Delay 0.0 PF 0.80 PF 0.80 PF 0.00 PF 0.00 screen with power flow indication, metering, and
status information.

Log In
LEFT
12:12 PM
Logged In-2 1 of 2 Multi Trending NEXT 12:12 PM
kW Trending 12:12 PM
Alarm Indicator Event Log
Logged In-2 Logged In-2
Multi-Trending. Trend up to four parameters per
1 kW Trending 1 kVars Alarm History (Log) screen at the same time with the option to auto-
0 0 400
0
0
0
0 05/26 12:45:52 AM RTN ** Undefined Alarm44 ** matically perform a screen capture to a compact
K 05/26 12:45:48 AM RTN Bus 1 Over Voltage Alarm Only
W
A
K
V
A
05/26 12:45:48 AM RTN Bus 1 Under Voltage Alarm Only flash card every five minutes.
T 05/26 12:45:48 AM RTN Bus 1 Phase Unbalance Alarm Only
R
T 05/26 12:45:48 AM RTN Bus 1 Over Frequency Alarm Only
Main Menu. Easily navigate S
1
S

through all screen displays
from the Main Menu. Log in
here to gain access to various
levels of information.
5 7
1
K 05/26 12:45:48 AM RTN Bus 1 Under Frequency Alarm Only
05/26 12:45:48 AM RTN Generator 1 Phase Unbalance Alarm Only
0
0
0
0
W
A 05/26 12:45:48 AM ALM ** Undefined Alarm 45 **
0 0 T 05/26 12:45:48 AM ALM Gen 1 Manual Synch Close Command
0 Time (sec) 29.68 0 Time (sec) 29.68 T 05/26 12:45:48 AM ALM Generator 1 Inphase CENTER
S 05/26 12:45:47 AM RTN ** Undefined Alarm 45 **
3
0
Voltage L - N
6
5 Frequency 05/26 12:45:47 AM ALM ** Undefined Alarm 44 ** Single Trend. If you only need to trend one parame-
0 05/26 12:42:27 AM ALM Bus 1 Under Voltage Alarm Only
0 0
F ter, the single trending screen provides a large area
r
V
o
e
q
u
Alarm Summary (Active and Unacknowledged) with the option to automatically perform a screen
l 05/26 12:45:48 AM ALM ** Undefined Alarm45 **
capture to a compact flash card every five minutes.
e
t n
s c 05/26 12:45:48 AM ALM Gen 1 Manual Synch Close Command
y
05/26 12:45:48 AM ALM Generator 1 Inphase
1 5
0 5
05/26 12:45:47 AM RTN ** Undefined Alarm 44 **
0
0 0 05/26 12:42:27 AM RTN Bus 1 Under Voltage Alarm Only
0 0 0 05/26 12:42:27 AM RTN Bus 1 Under Frequency Alarm Only
0 Time (sec) 29.76 0 Time (sec) 29.76 Time (sec) 425.04
05/26 12:42:27 AM RTN Bus 1 Phase Unbalance Alarm Only
05/26 12:42:10 AM ALM ** Undefined Alarm 41 **
AUTO SCREEN AUTO SCREEN
CAPTURE
05/26 12:42:10 AM ALM Engine Generator 1 Cooling Down
05/26 12:42:09 AM ALM ** Undefined Alarm 40 **
RIGHT
CAPTURE
Gen 1 - Red Gen 3 - Blue Gen 1 - Red Gen 3 - Blue
STOP STOP
OFF
05/26 12:42:09 AM ALM Gen 1 Synchronizer off
05/26 12:42:09 AM RTN ** Undefined Alarm 83 **
Event Log. See a history of all alarms as well as a
Gen 2 - Yellow Gen 4 - Green OFF Gen 2 - Yellow Gen 4 - Green
05/26 12:42:07 AM RTN Gen 1 Raise Volts Command
05/26 12:41:14 AM RTN Gen 1 Lower Volts Command
summary of the currently active unacknowledged
alarms.
8
Simplif y
Power System Management
Advanced Digital Control Provides Reliability, Flexibility
The 4000 Series Generator
Paralleling Switchgear debuts
ASCOs next-generation digital
paralleling controller. The unit
offers the reliability of an industrial
programmable logic controller.
The next-generation
technology combines a
controller, touch screen
operator interface,
networking and I/O with
programmable software for
graphics and logic.
The unit provides true,
integrated control of each
engine-generator and
simplifies power system
operation, control and
communication.
System Highlights
Dual three phase 600
Vac inputs and dual
three phase 0-5 amp
inputs, with true RMS
sensing and phase angle
relationships
Peer-to-peer network-
ing between units
(CAN, Ethernet)
Manual paralleling using
graphical push buttons
and synchroscope via
master touch screen
The controller
automatically operates
the system to efficiently
add loads to the bus. It
also ensures that engine-
generators assume the
highest priority loads first
and manages the number of
engine-generators needed
to power those loads.
Operation is immediate
and reliable, giving you
peace of mind. Operational
parameters can be set up
through the touch screen,
without a laptop computer.
The system controller
provides power monitoring,
relay protection, generator
paralleling and intelligent
load management functions
for the emergency prime
power and/or standby
power system applications. If a generator fails while
Manual paralleling
(optional) using physi-
cal provisions mounted
on a master door
Graphical trending of
the generators
Power metering of the
three phase sources
Three phase protection
on the generator
Dual remote diagnos-
tics with reciprocal
back upone uses an
industrial-grade analog
modem, the other an
Ethernet IP connection
Network
Y o u r E m e r g e n c y Power System
The capabilities of the
digital paralleling controller
enable you to tailor the
breadth and ease of control
you want in your onsite
power system.
The controller commu-
nicates through an Ether-
net connection with a range
of building networks using
most major media and
protocols. Seamlessly inte-
grating with your existing
communications infrastruc-
ture eliminates the expense
of extra hardware and
software, and facilitates
start up.
Optional hot-backup
processor capability
Compact flash slot
and card for capturing
screen displays and data
for remote analysis
Flexible third-party
communication con-
nectivity
A wide selection of
system optional acces-
sories
Choice of two cur-
rent breaker brands
(Square - D or Siemens)
6 9
This elevation (opposite
52
G1 G2 G3 G4 F1 page) and one-line sche-
matic show a typical, four
52
engine-generator paralleling
F2 control switchgear configura-
tion. Available distribution
52 modules and remote control-
F3
ler can be integrated into the
switchgear.
52 52 52 52 52
G1 G2 G3 G4 F4
Utility
Power
Twisted Pair Gen
Communications
Engine-Generator Engine-Generator
UTILITY
ASCO 4000 Series
Power Control System
N E ATS N E ATS N E ATS N E ATS
Building
Management
System
ASCO 5220 DISTRIBUTION PANELS
Power
Manager Managing Restoring
If a Generator Fails
Load Demand To Normal Source
operating in the automatic When the switchgear is If a bus under frequency When the automatic
mode, the 4000 Series dis- set on load demand opera- or kW overload occurs while transfer switches signal that
connects it from the bus and tion, it automatically man- engine(s) are cooling down, commercial power has been
RS485 MODBUS
shuts it down. The switch- ages the number of genera- the running units actively restored and the transfer
gear signals the associated tors online, based on total synchronize and parallel to switches have retransferred
RS485 MODBUS
priority loads to shed. power requirements. the bus. loads to the normal source,
The switchgear acti- The switchgear com- If engines are not run- the switchgear simultane-
RS485
vates audible and visual pares the actual load of the ning, the control system im- ously opens the generator
alarms to indicate the condi- total generator bus to the mediately gives the rested circuit breakers.
tion. A control push-button running reserve capacity of engine(s) start signals and The engines then run
permits operators to over- total generators. parallels them to the bus. for a no-load, user-defined
ride the load shed circuits. Depending on pre-de- If a bus under frequency cool-down period. The con-
If a bus overloads, termined kW set-points and or kW overload occurs while trol system stands poised
causing an under-frequency time delays, the switchgear generators are on line, the for the next power failure or
condition, the switchgear starts, synchronizes and soft associated loads are shed, regular system test.
automatically resets the loads generators on line. It the condition is alarmed and
ASCO 5110 ASCO 5110 manual override to prevent also takes low priority en- a manual reset is required.
Serial Module Serial Module sustained bus overloading. gine-generator(s) off-line. It
will soft unload the engine,
open the circuit breaker
and initiate the cool down
ASCO Series 300 ASCO 4000 Series sequence.
Power Transfer Power Transfer
Switch Switch
4
 ASCO communications products make it easy to Local area networks Web-enabled communica-
and remote networks are tions allow access to your
monitor your prime power, emergency and/or supported with either single power system from any-
standby power distribution systems onsite or or multiple points of access. where in the world.
remotely.

Engine-Generator
Communications Module HUB
Ethernet
Connectivity
to Facility 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Network

RS232

Ethernet Maintenance
Room PC

Ethernet

ASCO - Thin Internet

Web Server
with embedded HUB
HTML pages for
monitoring and
control
Remote
Access PC

ASCO 5150
Connectivity
Module Email
Server

RS485

To Additional
Power Transfer
Switches

Legend

ASCO 5110 RS232 Email

Serial Module Ethernet Pager
RS485
RS485
MODBUS
ASCO 7000 Series ASCO 7000 Series
Power Transfer Switch Closed-Transition Bypass-
Isolation Transfer Switch

10
 4000
Series
Building
Blocks
Control modules Master Control module
offer broad flexibility to supervises up to eight en-
gine-generators.
create a power control Options include a re-
system tailored to your dundant processor for add-
ed reliability and capacity to
specific requirements. manage up to 64 automatic
transfer switches.
The main bus is avail-
able in amperages of
3000, 6000 and 10,000 at
100KAIC.
A 12 in. touch screen
for controlling the power
system is standard.
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Single Generator With
Master Control module
provides the same capabili-
ties as the Master Control
module and includes
controls and a breaker for a
single generator.
It is a space-saving,
compact solution for power
systems with an odd num-
ber of generators.
It accommodates your
circuit breaker of choice
and includes 100KAIC, LSIA
function with an electronic
trip unit.
This module also is
available as a Single Gen-
erator, without Master
Control. The Single Genera-
tor module is used in three
engine-generator systems
that require a redundant
master controller.
Dual Generator
module provides controls
and circuit breakers for two
engine-generators.
It is a space-saving,
cost-effective solution for
power systems with up to
eight generators.
The main bus is avail-
able in amperages of
3000, 6000 and 10,000 at
100KAIC.
It accommodates your
circuit breaker of choice
and includes 100KAIC, LSIA
function with an electronic
trip unit.
A 12 in. touch screen is
optional.
Typical
Engine-Generator
Configurations
The 4000 Series standard engineering design demonstrates
how easily you can customize a system to your specific requirements.

A Master Control module and Dual

Generator module comprise digital
generator paralleling control switch-
gear for a two engine-generator
emergency, standby, and prime
power system.

Two modulesa Single Generator

with Master Control and a Dual
Generator with redundant con-
trolcomprise switchgear for a
three engine power system. A SCO Power Te chnologies
F LO R H A M PA R K , N E W J E R S E Y 0 7 9 3 2
Three engine systems requiring
redundant master control would
USA
need three modulesMaster Con-
trol, Single Generator and Dual 8 0 0 8 0 0 A SCO
Generator.
W W W. A SCO P OW E R . CO M

A SIA

AUS TRALIA

BELOW BRAZIL
A Master Control module and
four Dual Generator modules C AN A DA
comprise switchgear for an eight GERMANY
engine-generator power system.
J A PAN

ME X I CO

SOUTH AFRIC A

SOUTH AMERIC A

UNITED ARAB EMIR ATE S

UNITED KINGDOM

U N I T E D S TAT E S

Emerson Network Power.

The world leader in business-critical continuity. EmersonNetworkPower.com
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Connectivity Integrated Cabinet Solutions Precision Cooling Surge & Signal Protection
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Discover the awesome power
of the ASCO 4000 Series
Digital generator paralleling
Control Switchgear
Master Its Power
Youre in Total Command
The 4000 Series Digital Generator Paralleling
Control Switchgear is a winning combination of...
The proven and trusted features that have
helped make ASCO the world leader in power
transfer switching and control...
And cutting-edge, user friendly digital
technology.
The ASCO 4000 Series
Digital Generator Parallel-
ing Control Switchgear is
an advanced, multiple-en-
gine power control solu-
tion that starts, synchro-
nizes, parallels, monitors
and protects emergency,
standby, and prime power
systems.
The 4000 Power
Control System gives
you ASCOs unsurpassed
engine control and load
management expertise.
*Dual - Generator Control Section
shown with optional touch screen
1 13
4000 S e r i e s System Specifications*
As you learn about
the 4000 Series, its
If the system is for a
healthcare facility, for ex-
ample, can the touch screen
natural to ask if it quickly access JCAHO1
can satisfy the specific records and information
requirements you have to help satisfy reporting
for a power control requirements?
Does it have automatic
system.
load shed control? How
about a system one-line
schematic overview?
The answers are, Yes.
What are your specific
requirements?
Standard Features
Load demand with
Parallel up to eight
operator adjustment of
engines and manage up
settings
to 64 automatic transfer
Ethernet or RS485 con-
switches.
nectivity to Building
Control a power
Management System
system from easy-to-
Test with load
operate screens at the
Test without load
system, or monitor
Automated manual
remotely from a control
paralleling with graphi-
center or anywhere in the
cal synchroscope
world over the Internet.
Alarms
Monitor your power
LCD touch screen
24x7x365.
Automatic synchro-
nizing and paralleling
controls
Optional Accessories equipped
One touch screen per
Generator module
Remote annunciation
Redundant master PLC
Load control for up to
64 ATSs
1. Joint Commission on
Accreditation of Healthcare
Organizations
Electrical operation load
bank breakers(EO)
Breaker lifting devices
ATS Status
Dual Metering
kW Trending
trol VAR/PF sharing
Automated manual
paralleling
Overcrank shutdown
Overspeed shutdown
Silver plated copper bus
Braced for 100KAIC
NEMA 1 (3R available)
(portable or overhead) Multi-Trending Metering Circuit Breakers ANSI Gray
Spare parts Manual Paralleling Voltage A-B, B-C, C-A Breaker brand of your Shipping splits at each
Extended warranty Log In (or AN, BN, CN) choice section to ease instal-
Event Log Current A,B,C Drawout lation
Controls Frequency UL 1066 with two-step
Touch screen is stan- System Control Power factor energy storage Serial Based
dard with the Master Automatic standby kW 100KAIC Rated Communications
module; optional with Load management kVAR 5 Cycle closing Engine network com-
Generator modules control Electrically operated on munications
Automatic synchro- Automatic load shed Generator generators and man- Automatic Transfer
nizing and paralleling control Protective Relaying ually operated on dis- Switches
controls Controller on each gen- Device 27/59 under/ tribution Standard for 32
Controls hardware erator, optional over voltage Auxilliary and bell alarm ATSs, optional for
Master PLC Redundant master con- Device 81 O/U over/un- contacts 64 ATSs
redundancy trollers, optional der frequency Trip unit with LSIA func- Hard-wired start
Distributed Automatic generator Device 15 Automatic tions on generators and signals
processing load demand control synchronizer LSIG or LSI function on Hard-wired load
High speed CANbus Emergency stop Device 32 Reverse distribution shed relays
power Building Management
Touch Screen Engine-Generator Control Device 40 Loss of excita- Power Supply Network
12 in. color TFT on Mas- Engine-generator of tion Best DC source selector Modbus RTU serial
ter module your choice Device 25 Synch check system RS 485
Display on each pair of Automatic engine start Power from 24 VDC en- Modbus TCP Eth-
generators is optional Adjustable engine cool- Engine Alarms (if properly gine cranking batteries ernet
System overview screen down timer equipped) DC-DC converter High reliability, industri-
with one line schematic Automatic synchronizer Low coolant tempera- ally hardened redun-
Real time clock Engine governor con- ture pre-alarm Enclosure and Bus dant capability on single
JCAHO records are avail- trol, load sharing, soft High coolant tem- Constucted and labeled path
able if the generator(s) loading/unloading perature pre-alarm to UL1558 is standard High speed automation
is/are properly Voltage regulator con- and shutdown Up to 600V 3 phase 4 network
Low oil pressure pre- wire AC system with * For detailed specifications please
Screens: alarm and shutdown 100% neutral and (25%) request publication 3135
Main Menu Low fuel alarm ground bus
Generator One-Line Low engine battery Main bus amperage up
Metering alarm to 10,000 amps
System Status
Alarm Status
14
Discover the awesome power
of the ASCO 4000 Series
Digital generator paralleling
Control Switchgear
Master Its Power
Youre in Total Command
The 4000 Series Digital Generator Paralleling
Control Switchgear is a winning combination of...
The proven and trusted features that have
helped make ASCO the world leader in power
transfer switching and control...
And cutting-edge, user friendly digital
technology.
The ASCO 4000 Series
Digital Generator Parallel-
ing Control Switchgear is
an advanced, multiple-en-
gine power control solu-
tion that starts, synchro-
nizes, parallels, monitors
and protects emergency,
standby, and prime power
systems.
The 4000 Power
Control System gives
you ASCOs unsurpassed
engine control and load
management expertise.
*Dual - Generator Control Section
shown with optional touch screen
1 13
4000 S e r i e s System Specifications*
As you learn about
the 4000 Series, its
If the system is for a
healthcare facility, for ex-
ample, can the touch screen
natural to ask if it quickly access JCAHO1
can satisfy the specific records and information
requirements you have to help satisfy reporting
for a power control requirements?
Does it have automatic
system.
load shed control? How
about a system one-line
schematic overview?
The answers are, Yes.
What are your specific
requirements?
Standard Features
Load demand with
Parallel up to eight
operator adjustment of
engines and manage up
settings
to 64 automatic transfer
Ethernet or RS485 con-
switches.
nectivity to Building
Control a power
Management System
system from easy-to-
Test with load
operate screens at the
Test without load
system, or monitor
Automated manual
remotely from a control
paralleling with graphi-
center or anywhere in the
cal synchroscope
world over the Internet.
Alarms
Monitor your power
LCD touch screen
24x7x365.
Automatic synchro-
nizing and paralleling
controls
Optional Accessories equipped
One touch screen per
Generator module
Remote annunciation
Redundant master PLC
Load control for up to
64 ATSs
1. Joint Commission on
Accreditation of Healthcare
Organizations
Electrical operation load
bank breakers(EO)
Breaker lifting devices
ATS Status
Dual Metering
kW Trending
trol VAR/PF sharing
Automated manual
paralleling
Overcrank shutdown
Overspeed shutdown
Silver plated copper bus
Braced for 100KAIC
NEMA 1 (3R available)
(portable or overhead) Multi-Trending Metering Circuit Breakers ANSI Gray
Spare parts Manual Paralleling Voltage A-B, B-C, C-A Breaker brand of your Shipping splits at each
Extended warranty Log In (or AN, BN, CN) choice section to ease instal-
Event Log Current A,B,C Drawout lation
Controls Frequency UL 1066 with two-step
Touch screen is stan- System Control Power factor energy storage Serial Based
dard with the Master Automatic standby kW 100KAIC Rated Communications
module; optional with Load management kVAR 5 Cycle closing Engine network com-
Generator modules control Electrically operated on munications
Automatic synchro- Automatic load shed Generator generators and man- Automatic Transfer
nizing and paralleling control Protective Relaying ually operated on dis- Switches
controls Controller on each gen- Device 27/59 under/ tribution Standard for 32
Controls hardware erator, optional over voltage Auxilliary and bell alarm ATSs, optional for
Master PLC Redundant master con- Device 81 O/U over/un- contacts 64 ATSs
redundancy trollers, optional der frequency Trip unit with LSIA func- Hard-wired start
Distributed Automatic generator Device 15 Automatic tions on generators and signals
processing load demand control synchronizer LSIG or LSI function on Hard-wired load
High speed CANbus Emergency stop Device 32 Reverse distribution shed relays
power Building Management
Touch Screen Engine-Generator Control Device 40 Loss of excita- Power Supply Network
12 in. color TFT on Mas- Engine-generator of tion Best DC source selector Modbus RTU serial
ter module your choice Device 25 Synch check system RS 485
Display on each pair of Automatic engine start Power from 24 VDC en- Modbus TCP Eth-
generators is optional Adjustable engine cool- Engine Alarms (if properly gine cranking batteries ernet
System overview screen down timer equipped) DC-DC converter High reliability, industri-
with one line schematic Automatic synchronizer Low coolant tempera- ally hardened redun-
Real time clock Engine governor con- ture pre-alarm Enclosure and Bus dant capability on single
JCAHO records are avail- trol, load sharing, soft High coolant tem- Constucted and labeled path
able if the generator(s) loading/unloading perature pre-alarm to UL1558 is standard High speed automation
is/are properly Voltage regulator con- and shutdown Up to 600V 3 phase 4 network
Low oil pressure pre- wire AC system with * For detailed specifications please
Screens: alarm and shutdown 100% neutral and (25%) request publication 3135
Main Menu Low fuel alarm ground bus
Generator One-Line Low engine battery Main bus amperage up
Metering alarm to 10,000 amps
System Status
Alarm Status
14
Typical
Engine-Generator
Configurations
The 4000 Series standard engineering design demonstrates
how easily you can customize a system to your specific requirements.

A Master Control module and Dual

Generator module comprise digital
generator paralleling control switch-
gear for a two engine-generator
emergency, standby, and prime
power system.

Two modulesa Single Generator

with Master Control and a Dual
Generator with redundant con-
trolcomprise switchgear for a
three engine power system. A SCO Power Te chnologies
F LO R H A M PA R K , N E W J E R S E Y 0 7 9 3 2
Three engine systems requiring
redundant master control would
USA
need three modulesMaster Con-
trol, Single Generator and Dual 8 0 0 8 0 0 A SCO
Generator.
W W W. A SCO P OW E R . CO M

A SIA

AUS TRALIA

BELOW BRAZIL
A Master Control module and
four Dual Generator modules C AN A DA
comprise switchgear for an eight GERMANY
engine-generator power system.
J A PAN

ME X I CO

SOUTH AFRIC A

SOUTH AMERIC A

UNITED ARAB EMIR ATE S

UNITED KINGDOM

U N I T E D S TAT E S

Emerson Network Power.

The world leader in business-critical continuity. EmersonNetworkPower.com
AC Power Systems Embedded Power Power Switching & Controls Site Monitoring
Connectivity Integrated Cabinet Solutions Precision Cooling Surge & Signal Protection
DC Power Systems Outside Plant Services

Emerson Network Power and the Emerson Network Power logo are trademarks and service marks of Emerson Electric Co. 2006 Emerson Electric Co.
Publication 3141R2 Se ptember, 2006 Printed in the U.S. A.
12