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Fully programmable generator set controllers offer simple push button controlled operation
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London ? June 1, 2006 ? New automatic transfer and switching units for diesel or gas generators offer automatic engine starting, stopping, transfer switching, protection, control and metering of generator sets. The new meters from Crompton Instruments, part of Tyco Electronics ? Energy Division, are available in two different models featuring an informative LCD display (GEN-TRANS-EN/L model) or simple four-digit LED indicator panel (GEN-TRANS-EN/D model), latest generator set controllers automatically transfer the load from the mains to the generator in the event of a mains supply failure.
Microprocessor technology allows exact measurement, set point adjustment and timing functions of up to 83 parameters to be easily programmed and displayed from the front panel, or communicated via PC-based RS232 standards. Generator set controllers offer manual, fully automatic and test mode control, which allows the generator to be run without using the mains supply load. Operating mode can be changed at any time without affecting the operational status of the generator or load connection.
Once a fault is detected, the generator set controllers shut down the engine automatically. Failures are indicated via the LCD or relevant fault LEDs as well as an additional alarm horn. Units are able to detect any failure of any phase in the mains supply, in which case the generator is started and the load transferred immediately. Once the mains supply is restored within pre-set limits, the load is transferred back to the mains supply, and the generator is shut down in a controlled manner.
Tyco is a trademark. CROMPTON is a trademark of Crompton Parkinson Ltd. and is used by Tyco Electronics under licence.
About Tyco Electronics ? Energy Division
The Energy Division of Tyco Electronics is a global manufacturer of products and systems for the electrical power industry. Its products are extensively employed by power utilities and equipment manufacturers, in rail transport systems and in industry around the world.
The Energy Division of Tyco Electronics offers a wide product range from brands such as AMP, Axicom, Dulmison, Raychem, SIMEL, Bowthorpe EMP, Crompton Instruments, Dorman Smith, Guro and Utilux, including cable accessories, connectors and fittings, switching and power management devices, lighting protectors, surge arrestors and insulators.
About Tyco Electronics
Tyco Electronics, a business segment of Tyco International Ltd., is the world’s largest passive electronic components manufacturer; a leader in cutting-edge wireless components, complete power systems, and premise wiring components and systems; and a provider of critical communications systems to the Land Mobile Radio industry. Tyco Electronics provides advanced technology products from over forty well-known and respected brands, including Agastat, Alcoswitch, AMP, AMP NETCONNECT, Buchanan, CII, CoEv, Critchley, Elcon, Elo TouchSystems, M/A-COM, Madison Cable, OEG, Potter & Brumfield, Raychem, Schrack and Simel. For more information, visit www.tycoelectronics.com
