
PM 173 Rev 0 23/02/10 2 Thomson Power Systems
TS 870 with TSC 7320 Quick Start Guide
A. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a Thomson Power Systems product. This quick start guide applies to open transition TS 870 Industrial Transfer Switch 100A-
800A models with TSC 7320 Controller. For other model types including Closed Transition, Dual Source, please contact Thomson Power Systems.
NOTE: Rev 0 of this Quick Start Guide applies to TSC 7320 with firmware revision R0.
This quick start guide contains all the information you typically need to install and set up a Thomson Power Systems TS 870 Transfer Switch.
To conserve our natural resources, the transfer switch does not include printed O&M manuals. O&M manuals containing complete information about
operating the transfer switch is available at our Web site. Go to www.thomsonps.com and download applicable TS 870 and TSC 7320 O&M manuals.
All information contained in this quick start
is for reference only and is subject to change without notice.
B. Check Equipment Delivery
Upon delivery of the transfer switch, remove the product packaging and verify the product has not been damaged.
WARNING: Damaged Transfer Switch equipment: Do not install or operate the transfer switch if it appears damaged. Failure to
follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, or equipment damage.
Check that the model number printed on the equipment label on the door of the transfer switch is the same as on the delivery note corresponding to the
C. Check Line Voltage/Amperage
Verify the line voltage and amperage of the transfer switch product labeling matches the site requirements.
NOTE: All TS 870 transfer switches are equipped with Multi-Voltage field change feature capability. The TS 870 transfer switch can be configured for
operation on different nominal voltage levels by way of TSC 7320 software configuration and control transformer tap change. Refer to Section O of this
guide for detailed voltage change procedure.
NOTE: For applications utilizing single phase high-leg/red-leg delta systems, refer to detailed instructions provided in the TS 870 O&M manual for voltage
phasing connections or damage may result.
WARNING: Do not install the transfer switch if either voltage or amperage does not match. Failure to follow these instructions can result in
death, serious injury, or equipment damage.
D. Installation Requirements
Before installing the transfer switch, review the following requirements:
Installation Codes/Permits: Suitable permits are required by local authorities having jurisdiction prior to installing standby generator sets and
automatic transfer switches.
Installation Location: The standard TS 870 transfer switch is designed for indoor wall mounting or outdoor wall mounting with NEMA 3R
rating. The transfer switch must be installed in an environment where the temperature range is within +5° to +122° Fahrenheit (-15° to +50°
Celsius) and humidity range not exceeding 5%-95% non-condensing.
Power Cabling: All power cabling entering/exiting the enclosure must be installed in suitably sized conduit per NEC/CEC requirements.
Ampacity, type and voltage rating of current carrying conductors must also comply with NEC/CEC requirements and local authorities having
jurisdiction.
Control Wiring: All control wiring for engine start, load shed, alarm and remote test must be installed in separate conduits from all power cabling
and must utilize suitably sized conduits per NEC/CEC requirements. All control wiring shall be sized for minimum #18 AWG. Control wiring type
and voltage rating must also comply with NEC/CEC requirements and local authorities having jurisdiction.
NOTE: All field wiring/communication cabling that maybe field installed directly onto any ATS door mounted components must be suitably routed
and protected across the door hinge to prevent possible mechanical damage upon door opening and/or door closing.
Generator Set Automatic Operation: The TS 870 transfer switch operates in conjunction with any generator set with remote automatic starting
capabilities utilizing a 2 wire, remote start control contact input. A dry contact is provided for remote generator starting control (contact closes
to start generator and opens to stop generator).
Load Types: The standard TS 870 is suitable for control of motors, electric discharge lamps, tungsten filament lamps, and electric heating
equipment where the sum of motor full-load ampere ratings and the ampere ratings of other loads do not exceed the ampere rating of the switch
and the tungsten load does not exceed 30 percent of the switch rating.
Upstream Overcurrent Protection: Standard TS 870 transfer switch models do not contain any integral over current protection and require
upstream over current protection devices for both Utility and Generator sources.
Application: The TS 870 Transfer Switch is Listed by Underwriters Laboratories (UL) to Safety Standard UL 1008 for Transfer Switches for
Emergency Standby applications. This product is intended for installation and operation on legally required standby applications for emergency
power systems as defined by the National Electrical Code (NEC).
Withstand/Interrupting Current Ratings: Refer to electrical ratings shown on Table #1 below for withstand current ratings on Standard TS
870 type transfer switches. Refer to electrical ratings shown Table #2 for interrupting ratings for Service Entrance type ATS or ATS’s supplied
with power switching devices with integral trip units.