ASCO Power Control Systems Overview
POWER CONTROL CHALLENGES Today more than ever, continuous electrical power is essential for providing mission-critical services. Whether it s a hospital providing critical care, a data center with strict service level obligations, or a telecommunications site serving the public, services cannot be delivered without reliable power. From two-generator prime power for oil and gas operations to redundant 22-generator mission critical facilities, power sources must be managed efficiently and effectively. ASCO Power Control Systems meet these challenges by providing platforms that manage multiple power sources. These platforms can handle the most sophisticated event sequences for the most demanding applications. Healthcare Facilities require reliable backup power to provide life-saving services. Hospitals often operate multiple generators to meet life safety and essential power needs. No one should have to worry whether the lights will stay on during life-saving procedures. Mission Critical Facilities can experience process disruptions from even momentary power interruptions. With downtime costs measured in seconds, power and cooling availability is more important than ever. An outage can impact a company s bottom line long after service has been restored. Industrial Operations increasingly rely on automated electronic equipment. Power interruptions in chemical and continuous process facilities can require repairs that incur disproportionate costs. Minimizing downtime is essential to successful production operations. Distributed Generation Systems play an expanding role in today s power infrastructure. Reliably connecting, paralleling, and shedding power sources and managing power distribution are essential to reaping the economic benefits these systems promise.
POWER CONTROL SOLUTION ASCO Power Control Systems provide scalable and comprehensive solutions for managing power from multiple sources to multiple prioritized loads. Our systems provide the greatest level of control available, and assure that facilities experience the reliability and availability needed to deliver mission-critical services. Every ASCO power control solution is backed by advanced field-proven technology and the most comprehensive support and service in the industry. ASCO Power Control Systems can provide essential and advanced capabilities for every power application. KEY PCS CAPABILITIES ASCO Power Control Systems provide optimal power management as well as intuitive visualization for healthcare, commercial, industrial, utility, and mission-critical facilities. These systems enable users to deploy a broad range of capabilities. Provide Capacity Parallel Sources Ensure Availability Connect multiple power sources for increased capacity. Synchronize multiple power sources when voltages, frequencies, and phase angles are within acceptable ranges. Manage multiple power sources to assure power redundancy and availability. Increase Efficiency Provide Flexibility Manage Costs Optimize usage of generation capacity and manage load distribution. Switch between utility, generators, and alternate energy sources. Provide peak shaving and load curtailment capabilities, and connect cogeneration sources. Facilitate Maintenance Assure Scalability Manage Systems Provide means for powering priority loads when specific sources are serviced. Expand existing systems or provide for future capacity. View and control power systems with greater ease, depth, and clarity than ever before.
PRIMARY APPLICATIONS ASCO Power Technologies can design, manufacture, start-up, and service power control systems for a wide range of applications. From emergency standby power to utility paralleling applications and prime power, ASCO has the expertise and experience to engineer and deliver systems that satisfy almost any specification. Emergency Standby Power G G U PCS ATS Loads Generators Power Control System Facility Loads Utility Parallel Utility and Generators G G U Utility PCS Loads Generators Power Control System Facility Loads Prime Power G G PCS Loads Generators Power Control System Facility Loads
KEY FEATURES Generator Paralleling Safely connecting multiple power sources requires switchgear that monitors voltage, frequency, and phase angle differences between sources, and then connects them to a common bus. ASCO switchgear can connect and control generators of differing sizes from different manufacturers. This provides wide flexibility for selecting generators for new or expanding power systems. 350 kw 400 kw 450 kw 500 kw Bus Optimization Maximize usage of available capacity by operating switching devices to add and shed loads. Available Capacity ATS 3 ATS 4 ATS 1 ATS 2 Time
Load Demand Conserve fuel and reduce maintenance by operating fewer generators at greater efficiency according to demand. Manage the run-time of each generator. Available Capacity Demand Time Custom Operating Sequences For select product lines, operating sequences can be customized for any purpose. Sophisticated operating sequences can manage generator usage according to priority or engine hours, engage load banks to provide required loading, and optimize power source utilization.
Simulation The PCS 7000 SERIES Simulator uses a site-specific master control program to replicate a single, live, master control PLC and operator panel. Users can: Train operators and engineers on a replica of a facility s system without impacting operations. Evaluate personnel response to emergency situations and develop operator proficiency. Evaluate operation sequences and test system states without equipment wear or damage. Simulate power system upgrades and modifications. Audit and demonstrate preparedness for power system events. Automated Testing and Reporting ASCO Power Control Systems can automatically perform equipment testing such as engine exercise routines and transfer switch tests. When equipped with reporting capabilities, the PCS can automatically document system performance according to Joint Commission and NFPA 110 requirements. ENGINEERING AND SUPPORT ASCO provides technology, support, and service that are unparalleled in the critical power industry. From product design and integration to project management and dedicated life cycle support, ASCO s decades of critical power experience benefits every user. Component and Feature Integration Integrating essential switching and control elements provides complete power monitoring and management solutions through operator interfaces that are comprehensive, clear, and easy to navigate. ASCO Power Control Systems provide flexibility for the widest range of power control applications by integrating: Digital synchronizers Digital power meters Circuit breaker and/or transfer switch controls Surge protection equipment Automation controllers Load banks Generator controllers Comprehensive connectivity options supply data via Ethernet communications to remote touchscreens as well as SCADA, EPMS, BMS, and DCIM systems. Data can be shared with the ASCO PowerQuest Critical Power Management System for best-in-class critical power control.
Visualization Select ASCO Power Control Systems deliver a powerful user-friendly interface that can be displayed throughout a facility or monitoring network. These systems present: System one-line diagrams Dynamic, color-coded device status Switchgear status and control screens Alarm screens and operator-selected trend plots Engine-generator status and control screens with remote test capability Historical alarm summaries Generator Controls Station Breaker Controls Master Control Operation Generator Menu Load/Gen Priorities Status One-Line Dedicated Project Management Outstanding customer service starts with an effective project team. ASCO coordinates and executes the specification, engineering, fabrication, and start-up of power equipment to deliver an exceptional customer experience from concept to closure. Owner Architect Consulting Engineers General Contractors ASCO Services TEAM ASCO Channel Partners ASCO Operations ASCO Design Engineering ASCO Application Engineering
System Modifications and Upgrades NEW EXISTING + For some applications, it is best to renew rather than replace. ASCO custom engineering services can modernize our legacy power control equipment more efficiently than outright replacement. Whether it s component replacement, system upgrades, or power system expansion, ASCO can provide the best solution. Onsite Service With factory-trained and factory-employed technicians, ASCO supports power control equipment throughout the entire product lifecycle. Key services include: Start-up Scheduled maintenance Testing services Emergency troubleshooting and repair Retrofits and upgrades ASCO Power Services adheres to a comprehensive safety program that complies with NFPA, OSHA, and NEC regulations.
PCS EQUIPMENT SERIES 300 Designed for commercial and light industrial facilities, SERIES 300 Generator Paralleling Systems combine master, generator, and distribution controls in a single unit. These designs utilize ASCO s field-proven contactor technology. ASCO SERIES 300 Generator Paralleling Systems are the effective and efficient solutions for providing superior reliability in a small footprint. For detailed information, see the ASCO 300 Generator Paralleling System Brochure. 4000 SERIES ASCO 4000 SERIES Power Control Systems are designed for sophisticated commercial and industrial facilities that need to parallel up to 8 generators. Featuring redundant controls typically found on high-end systems, these pre-engineered models provide advanced load prioritization, integrated controls, and communications for interacting with BMS, EPMS, and CPMS systems. These configured-to-order systems bring advanced power management to your site quickly. For detailed information, see the ASCO 4000 Generator Paralleling System Brochure. 7000 SERIES ASCO 7000 SERIES Power Control Systems offer missioncritical facilities the most advanced power management features available. Every 7000 SERIES model is engineered-to-order to provide the full benefit of decades of power engineering excellence. Fully customizable, these systems can parallel standby and utility sources for both low and medium voltage applications. For detailed information, see the ASCO 7000 Generator Paralleling System Data Sheet and the ASCO 7000 SERIES Power Control System Simulator Fact Sheet. Power Control Systems SERIES 300 4000 SERIES 7000 SERIES Parallel Generator Up to 4 Up to 8 Up to 32 Parallel Utility -- -- Yes Bus Segmentation/Ring -- -- Yes Manual Paralleling Yes Yes Yes Touchscreen Yes Yes Yes Load Prioritization Yes Yes Yes Voltages Up to 600V Up to 600V Up to 15kV UL Yes Yes Yes
ASCO Technology, Service, and Support For more than 125 years, ASCO has led the critical equipment industry by providing the most reliable transfer switching and power management products available. ASCO s unparalleled technology, service, and support enable customers meet and exceed every challenge for providing reliable electrical power to facilities around the world. ASCO solutions include the following products and services: Transfer Switches ASCO patented the first commercial automatic transfer switch in 1933, and has led the industry ever since. We design, manufacture, and support the widest range of transfer switch designs, including Open Transition, Closed Transition, Delayed Transition, Soft Load, Bypass-Isolation, and Service Entrance-Rated transfer switches in amperages for every application. Power Control Systems ASCO s Power Control Systems reliably manage multiple power sources and distribution loads while executing complex control sequences. Our experience, knowledge, and project management expertise produce superior technical solutions. Power Management Systems ASCO PowerQuest Critical Power Management System offers scalable, unified communication and power management tools for facilities of every size. Interactive tools allow organizations to apply power expertise to a single device or to systems worldwide with the touch of a button or a swipe of a screen. A single unified user interface simplifies monitoring and control of power and facility equipment from every major manufacturer. Load Banks, Fire Pump Controllers, and Surge Protective Devices ASCO load banks, surge protective devices, and fire pump controllers monitor, test, and control critical equipment in facilities worldwide. Custom Engineering Whether it s an automatic transfer switch, paralleling gear, a power monitoring solution, or other critical equipment, ASCO can provide engineering services for any application. Our engineers provide superior expertise for solving the most demanding applications in our industry. Expert Service ASCO Power Services employs factory-trained technicians throughout the world. Quick response, thorough assessment, and quality maintenance are the hallmarks the ASCO experience. Customer Support From initial sales support to application engineering, quality manufacturing and equipment start-up, our experts know how to get projects right. Whether it s off-the-shelf equipment or a highly customized solution, ASCO experts provide the most comprehensive support in the business. Representatives are available in our customer service center 24 hours per day, 365 days per year.
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