AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH

CTG SERIES
AUTOMATIC TRANSFER
SWITCH
The Cat® CTG Series Automatic Transfer Switches
(ATS) are pre-configured for applications requiring
the dependability and ease of operation found in a
full feature power contactor type transfer switch.

CTG switches are equipped with the next

generation MX150 microprocessor panel, which
controls the operation and displays the status of the
transfer switch’s position, timers and available
sources. As an embedded digital controller, the
MX150 offers high reliability and ease of unattended
operation across a range of applications.

FEATURES
● Ratings 40 to 3000 amps (2, 3 or 4 poles) DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION FEATURES
● UL 1008 listed at 480 VAC ● Close differential 3 phase under-voltage sensing
● CSA certified at 600 VAC (200-225 amp – 480V) of the normal source – factory standard setting
● IEC listed at 480 V 90% pickup, 80% dropout (adjustable);under
● Double throw, mechanically interlocked frequency sensing of the normal source factory
contactor mechanism setting 95% pickup (adjustable)
● Electrically operated, mechanically held ● Voltage and frequency sensing of the emergency
● Designed for emergency and standby source – factory standard setting 90% pickup
applications voltage, 95% pickup frequency (adjustable)
● Available in standard open transition (CTG) ● Test switch (fast test/load/no load) to simulate
or delayed transition (CTGD) models normal source failure – automatically bypassed
● Ringing wave immunity per IEEE 472 should the emergency source fail
(ANSI C37.90A) ● Type 1 enclosure is standard – also available in
● Conducted and Radiated Emissions per open style or Types 3R, 4, 4X, or 12.
EN55022 Class B (CISPR 11)
(Exceeds EN55011 & MILSTD 461 Class 3)
● ESD immunity test per EN61000-4-2 (Level 4)
● Radiated RF, electromagnetic field immunity
test per EN61000-4-3 (ENV50140) 10v/m
● Electrical fast transient/burst immunity test
per EN61000-4-4
● Radiated RF, electromagnetic field immunity
● Surge immunity test per EN61000-4-5
IEEE C62.41 (1.2 X 50 ms, 5 & 8 kV)
● Conducted immunity test per EN61000-4-6
(ENV50141)
● Voltage dips and interruption immunity
EN61000-4-11
● Seismic Compliance to IEEE-693-2005
and IBC-2003

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STANDARD FEATURES AND OPTIONS

● Auxiliary Contact: Closed when the switch ● Timer and voltage/frequency settings adjustable
is in the emergency position without disconnection from power sources
(Additional contacts optional) ● Built-in diagnostics with LCD display for
● Auxiliary Contact: Closed when the switch is in immediate troubleshooting
the normal position (Additional contacts optional) ● LED/LCD indicators for ease of viewing
● 7, 14, 28 day interval timed exerciser, and long life
pushbutton/timer operation ● Nonvolatile memory (exerciser battery backup
● Engine Start Contact not required for standard operation)
● Indicating LED Pilot Lights: ● Processor and digital circuitry isolated from
-Switch in emergency position line voltage
-Switch in normal position ● Inputs opto-isolated for high electrical immunity
- Normal source available to transients and noise
-Emergency source available ● Communications header for network interface
● Time Delay to Engine Start: Standard setting
3 seconds, adjustable 0-10 seconds OPTIONS
● In-Phase Monitor, self-adjusting ● Plant Exerciser, clock type (load/no load):
(Not available on CTGD models) Allows the generator to start and run unloaded
● Time Delay on Retransfer to Normal: To delay or to simulate a power failure, start generator
retransfer to normal source (immediate and run under load (7-14-28-365 days, user
retransfer on generator set failure); standard selectable)
setting 30 minutes, adjustable 0-60 minutes ● Space heater and thermostat
● Pushbutton Bypass of time delay and normal ● Network communications interface card
emergency (LonWorks / ModBus)
● Test Switch – Momentary ● Maintained Test Switch
● Event Log OD 16 Event that track date, time, ● Maintained Test Switch w/Keypad
reason and action taken ● Service entrance configuration
● Voltage and Frequency Indication for S1 and S2 ● Auxiliary Contact, operates on Source 1
● Peak Shave/Remote Load Test: Input for peak line failure
shave or remote load test; includes automatic ● Auxiliary Contact, operates on Source 2
return to normal if emergency source fails availability
and normal is present; 120 VAC ● Auxiliary Contacts: Closed when the transfer
switch is in Source 2 position
When specified for use with a CTGD Series ● Auxiliary Contacts: Closed when the transfer
delayed transition switch, the control panel also switch is in Source 1 position
includes the following: ● Disconnect Switch: Permits transfer in “AUTO”
● Time Delay from Neutral Switch Position to position and inhibits transfer in “INHIBIT”
Normal on Retransfer: Standard setting position. (Standard 800A and above)
5 seconds, adjustable 0-10 minutes ● Elevator Pre-Signal Auxiliary Contacts:
● Time Delay from Neutral Switch Position to Open 0-60 seconds prior to transfer to
Emergency: Standard setting 5 seconds, either direction, re-closes after transfer
adjustable 0-10 minutes ● Universal Motor Load Disconnect Circuit:
● Center-Off position/Off Delay Timing Indicators Auxiliary Contact opens 0-60 seconds prior
to transfer in either direction, re-closes after
MX150 CONTROL PANEL transfer. Can be configured by end user for
● Time Delay for Engine Cool Down: Allows Pre-transfer, Post-transfer, or both.
engine to run unloaded after switch retransfer ● Voltage Imbalance Monitor (Three Phase)
to normal; standard setting 5 minutes, ● Lockable, see-through cover for ATS controller
adjustable 0-60 minutes
● Time Delay on Transfer to Emergency: To delay
transfer to emergency after verifying emergency
source available; standard setting 1 second,
adjustable 0-5 minutes

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OPTIONS (continued)
POWER MEASUREMENT METERS NOTE:
● M90 – EPM 2000 For applications requiring additional options or
Digital Power Meter with Display: other configurations, see the CTS Series fully
Amps, Volts, and Frequency configurable transfer switch.
● M91 – EPM 6000
Digital Meter with Display of Amps, Watts, Volts,
Frequency, plus THD capability with Ethernet

TESTING STANDARDS

UL, CSA and IEC listed UL 1008, CSA 22.2 No. 178, IEC 947-6-1
Ringing wave immunity IEEE 472 (ANSI C37.90A)
EN55022 Class B (CISPR 11)
Conducted and Radiated Emissions
(Exceeds EN55011 & MILSTD 461 Class 3)
ESD immunity test Class B EN61000-4-2 (Level 4)
Radiated RF, electromagnetic field immunity test EN61000-4-3 (ENV50140) 10v/m
Electrical fast, transient / burst immunity test EN61000-4-4
Surge immunity test EN61000-4-5 IEEE C62.41
Conducted immunity test EN61000-4-6 (ENV50141)
Voltage dips and interruption immunity EN61000-4-11

AL/CU UL LISTED SOLDERLESS SCREW-TYPE TERMINALS

FOR EXTERNAL POWER CONNECTIONS

Normal, Emergency and Load Terminals

Switch Size (Amps) Cables per Pole Range of Wire Sizes
40, 80 1 #8 to 3/0 AWG
100, 150, 200 & 225 1 #6 AWG to 250 MCM*
260 & 400 1 #4 AWG to 600 MCM*
600 2 #2 AWG to 600 MCM
800, 1000, 1200 4 #2 AWG to 600 MCM
1600, 2000, 2600, 3000 8 #2 AWG to 600 MCM
*or 2 1/0 - 250 MCM may be used

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MX150 CONTROL SETTING RANGES

Control Function Range Factory Setting

Dropout 75-98% 80%
Normal Line Sensing- Under-voltage
Pickup 85-100% 90%
Dropout 75-98% 80%
Emergency Line Sensing - Under-voltage
Pickup 85-100% 90%
Dropout 2 Hz below pickup Set
Emergency Line Sensing - Under-frequency
Pickup 90-100% 95%
Time Delay - Engine Start 0-10 seconds 3 seconds
Time Delay - Engine Cool Down 0-60 seconds 5 minutes
Time Delay - Transfer to Emergency 0-5 minutes 1 second
Time Delay - Retransfer to Normal 0-60 minutes 30 minutes
Time Delay - Motor Disconnect or Transfer Presignal (When applicable) 0-60 seconds 20 seconds
Delayed Transition Time Delays (When applicable) 0-10 minutes 5 seconds

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DIMENSIONAL SPECIFICATIONS

CTG & CTGD TRANSFER SWITCHES

NEMA 1 ENCLOSED
AMP HEIGHT WIDTH DEPTH REFERENCE APPLICATION
MODEL RATING POLES (A) (B) (C) FIGURE WEIGHT NOTES
40, 80, 100, 150 & 200 2,3 24 (610) 18 (457) 11 (279) A 69 (31) 1-6
4 24 (610) 18 (457) 11 (279) A 69 (31)
225 2,3 46 (1168) 24 (610) 14 (356) A 69 (31) 1-5
4 46 (1168) 24 (610) 14 (356) A 75 (34)
260 2,3 46 (1168) 24 (610) 14 (356) A 114 (52) 1-5
4 46 (1168) 24 (610) 14 (356) A 125 (57)
400 2,3 46 (1168) 24 (610) 14 (356) A 168 (76) 1-5
4 46 (1168) 24 (610) 14 (356) A 180 (82)
600 2,3 66 (1686) 24 (610) 19.5 (495) B 97 (44) 1-5 &7
4 66 (1686) 24 (610) 19.5 (495) B 224 (102)
800 2,3 74 (1880) 40 (1016) 19.5 (495) B 460 (209) 1-5 &7
4 74 (1880) 40 (1016) 19.5 (495) B 490 (222)
CTG
1000 2,3 74 (1880) 40 (1016) 19.5 (495) B 475 (215) 1-5 &7
4 74 (1880) 40 (1016) 19.5 (495) B 560 (254)
1200 2,3 74 (1880) 40 (1016) 19.5 (495) B 475 (215) 1-5 &7
4 74 (1880) 40 (1016) 19.5 (495) B 560 (254)
1600 2,3 90 (2286) 35.5 (902) 48 (1219) C 1030 (467) 1-5, 7&8
4 90 (2286) 35.5 (902) 48 (1219) C 1180 (535)
2000 2,3 90 (2286) 35.5 (902) 48 (1219) C 1030 (467) 1-5, 7&8
4 90 (2286) 35.5 (902) 48 (1219) C 1180 (535)
2600 2,3 90 (2286) 35.5 (902) 48 (1219) C 1150 (522) 1-5, 7&8
4 90 (2286) 35.5 (902) 48 (1219) C 1400 (635)
3000 2,3 90 (2286) 35.5 (902) 48 (1219) C 1150 (522) 1-5, 7&8
4 90 (2286) 35.5 (902) 48 (1219) C 1400 (635)
40, 80, 100, 150, 200 & 225 2, 3 46 (1168) 24 (610) 14 (356) A 127 (58) 1-5
4 46 (1168) 24 (610) 14 (356) A 133 (60)
260 & 400 2,3 46 (1168) 24 (610) 14 (356) A 176 (80) 1-5
4 46 (1168) 24 (610) 14 (356) A 188 (85)
600 2,3 66 (1686) 24 (610) 19.5 (495) B 221 (100) 1-5 & 7
4 66 (1686) 24 (610) 19.5 (495) B 230 (104)
800 2,3 74 (1880) 40 (1016) 19.5 (495) B 475 (215) 1-5 & 7
4 74 (1880) 40 (1016) 19.5 (495) B 560 (254)
1000 2,3 74 (1880) 40 (1016) 19.5 (495) B 475 (215) 1-5 & 7
4 74 (1880) 40 (1016) 19.5 (495) B 560 (254)
CTGD
1200 2,3 74 (1880) 40 (1016) 19.5 (495) B 475 (215) 1-5 & 7
4 74 (1880) 40 (1016) 19.5 (495) B 560 (254)
1600 2,3 90 (2286) 35.5 (902) 48 (1219) C 1030 (467) 1-5 & 7-8
4 90 (2286) 35.5 (902) 48 (1219) C 1180 (535)
2000 2,3 90 (2286) 35.5 (902) 48 (1219) C 1030 (467) 1-5 & 7-8
4 90 (2286) 35.5 (902) 48 (1219) C 1180 (535)
2600 2,3 90 (2286) 35.5 (902) 48 (1219) C 1150 (522) 1-5 & 7-8
4 90 (2286) 35.5 (902) 48 (1219) C 1400 (635)
3000 2,3 90 (2286) 35.5 (902) 48 (1219) C 1150 (522) 1-5 & 7-8
4 90 (2286) 35.5 (902) 48 (1219) C 1400 (635)

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Application Notes :

1. Dimensions are listed in inches (mm) and weights in pounds (kg).

2. Includes 1.25" door projection beyond base depth. Allow a minimum of 3" additional depth for projection of handle,
light, switches, pushbuttons, etc.
3. All dimensions and weights are approximate and subject to change without notice and are not for
construction use.
4. Packing materials must be added to weights shown. Allow 15% additional weight for cartons, skids, crates, etc.
5. Special enclosures (NEMA 3R, 4, 4X, 12, etc.) dimensions may differ. Consult your Cat Dealer for details.
6. CTG 40-200 require larger 36" H X 24" W X 14" D enclosure depending on options specified.
Consult your Cat Dealer for details.7. Add 3" in height for lifting eyes.
7. Add 3" in height for lifting eyes.
8. Ventilation louvers on side/rear of 2600 and 3000A units require one side or rear of enclosure to be clear in order to
afford proper airflow.

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