ATS MX Contactor

  • Specification Summary

  • Rating Range 40 to 4000A
  • Transfer Type Open transition
  • Switch Type Contactor Based
  • Control Power 40 to 4000 amperes, 2, 3 or 4 Poles
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The Cat® CTS Series Automatic Transfer Switch(ATS)is configurable for applications requiring the dependability and ease of operation found in a full featured power contactor type transfer switch.

The CTS Series is equipped with the MX250 controller that is designed for the most demanding transfer or bypass switch applications.

Technical Summary

Rating Range 40 to 4000A
Transfer Type Open transition
Switch Type Contactor Based

Electrical Ratings

Control Power 40 to 4000 amperes, 2, 3 or 4 Poles
Enclosure Capability NEMA 1, 3R, 4, 4X and 12
System Voltage Application Available to 600 VAC, 50 or 60 Hz
Applicable Testing UL 1008 listed at 480 VAC
CSA C22.2 No. 178 certified at 600 VAC
IEC 947-6-1 listed through 480 VAC

The Cat CTS Series of Automatic Transfer Switches

 The Cat CTS Series power contactor type transfer switch makes use of a fully programmable / configurable microprocessor-based controller to allow the utmost in application flexibility. Further, the CTS Series is offered in a wide array of configurations en

40-4000 Amps:

 CTS Automatic Transfer Switches

 CTSD Delayed Transition Transfer Switches

 CTSM Manual Transfer Switches

CTS Automatic Transfer Switches

CTSD Delayed Transition Transfer Switches

CTSM Manual Transfer Switches

100-4000 Amps:

 CTSCT Closed Transition Transfer Switches

 CBTS Automatic Transfer/Bypass Switches

 CBTSD Delayed Transition Bypass Switches

 CBTSCT Closed Transition Bypass Switches

CTSCT Closed Transition Transfer Switches

CBTS Automatic Transfer/Bypass Switches

CBTSD Delayed Transition Bypass Switches

CBTSCT Closed Transition Bypass Switches

All CTS products meet or exceed industry requirements to allow specification and installation with confidence.

 UL 1008 listed through 480 VAC

 CSA C22.2 No. 178 listed through 600 VAC

 IEC 947-6-1 listed through 480 VAC

 Codes and Standards: NFPA 0,99, 101,110,NEC 517,700,701,702,IEEE 446, 241,NEMA ICS2-447

 Controls tested in accordance with:

 Equipment (Controls and Power Section)Seismic Test Qualified to:<br>IBC-2003 <br>IEEE-693-2005

 Enclosures meet the requirements of:<br>UL 508, UL 50, ICS 6, ANSI C33.76 and NEMA 250

 Quality System:<br>ISO 9001 Registered

 This ruggedly built family of power contactor switches has been specifically designed for transfer switch duty with dependability, versatility and user friendliness of prime concern.<br>The CTS power panel components, consisting of power switching co

UL 1008 listed through 480 VAC

CSA C22.2 No. 178 listed through 600 VAC

IEC 947-6-1 listed through 480 VAC

Codes and Standards: NFPA 0,99, 101,110,NEC 517,700,701,702,IEEE 446, 241,NEMA ICS2-447

Controls tested in accordance with:

Equipment (Controls and Power Section)Seismic Test Qualified to:IBC-2003 IEEE-693-2005

Enclosures meet the requirements of:UL 508, UL 50, ICS 6, ANSI C33.76 and NEMA 250

Quality System:ISO 9001 Registered

This ruggedly built family of power contactor switches has been specifically designed for transfer switch duty with dependability, versatility and user friendliness of prime concern.The CTS power panel components, consisting of power switching co

CTS Series Method of Operation

 When the normal source fails or the voltage drops to a predetermined point (usually 80% of nominal), if required, a circuit is closed to start the engine generator set. When the emergency source reaches 90% of rated voltage and 95% of rated frequency, the

When the normal source fails or the voltage drops to a predetermined point (usually 80% of nominal), if required, a circuit is closed to start the engine generator set. When the emergency source reaches 90% of rated voltage and 95% of rated frequency, the

Drive Mechanism

 All CTS switches employ the simple “over-center” principle to achieve a mechanically locked position in either normal or emergency and a high speed drive assures contact transfer in 100 ms or less. High contact pressure and positive mechanical

All CTS switches employ the simple dquo;over-center” principle to achieve a mechanically locked position in either normal or emergency and a high speed drive assures contact transfer in 100 ms or less. High contact pressure and positive mechanical