Automatic Transfer Switch
Iv'e decided to add a Automatic Transfer Switch to my Toy Hauler I installed a solar system with a 2000 watt Renogy Inverter several months ago. I purchased a 30amp Progressive Dynamics ATS. I ...
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My bad I missed the small paragraph in the not so comprehensive instructions that said.
"When the shore power is applied the relay is at rest and the power is to the panel.
When the Generator (Or Inverter in my case) is applied there is a 20-45 second delay and then the relay activates transferring Generator power to the panel.
If shore power returns while the Gen power is present nothing will happen. Then the Gen power is removed the relay will drop out and allow the shore power side to supply power.
Generator overrides shore power"
With this in mind and I am substituting the Inverter for the Generator The Inverter would have priority if both were connected at the same time.
Although not covered in he installation instructions I have read that when using an Inverter with the ATS the Charge Controller will need to be disconnected from the 15 amp circuit breaker in the control panel and wired directly to the ATS using a 15 amp fuse on the Panel side to prevent a feed back loop. The charger will only work when shore power has priority.
So, If I want the batteries to charge when connected to shore power the inverter must be turned off?
Typically I would just plug the shore power into the Inverter once we reached our dry camping destination.
The main reason I have decided to go with a ATS is that I want to run my refrigerator on AC when towing instead of Propane. I have towed while running the refrigerator on propane for years BUT I got the Inverter the batteries and the solar so why not run on AC? It will eliminate that, should you or should you not have refrigerator run on propane question when towing.
Any thoughts?
"When the shore power is applied the relay is at rest and the power is to the panel.
When the Generator (Or Inverter in my case) is applied there is a 20-45 second delay and then the relay activates transferring Generator power to the panel.
If shore power returns while the Gen power is present nothing will happen. Then the Gen power is removed the relay will drop out and allow the shore power side to supply power.
Generator overrides shore power"
With this in mind and I am substituting the Inverter for the Generator The Inverter would have priority if both were connected at the same time.
Although not covered in he installation instructions I have read that when using an Inverter with the ATS the Charge Controller will need to be disconnected from the 15 amp circuit breaker in the control panel and wired directly to the ATS using a 15 amp fuse on the Panel side to prevent a feed back loop. The charger will only work when shore power has priority.
So, If I want the batteries to charge when connected to shore power the inverter must be turned off?
Typically I would just plug the shore power into the Inverter once we reached our dry camping destination.
The main reason I have decided to go with a ATS is that I want to run my refrigerator on AC when towing instead of Propane. I have towed while running the refrigerator on propane for years BUT I got the Inverter the batteries and the solar so why not run on AC? It will eliminate that, should you or should you not have refrigerator run on propane question when towing.
Any thoughts?
