Automatic Transfer Switch

CTE Series Automatic Transfer

Switches (ATS)
The Cat® CTE Series transfer switches are
configurable for applications requiring the
dependability and ease of operation found in a full
featured power contactor type transfer switch.

The CTE Series is equipped with the MX350

controller that is designed for the most demanding
transfer or bypass switch applications providing
enhanced connectivity for accurate and timely
diagnostics and event recording.

Image shown may not reflect actual configuration

Features
Electrical Ratings Design and Construction Features
• Ratings 40 to 4000 amperes • Double throw, interlocked operation
• 2, 3, or 4 poles • Electrically operated, mechanically held by a
• NEMA 1, 3R, 4, 4X, and 12 simple, over-center mechanism
• Seismic tested and certified to IBC 2006 • Silver alloy contacts with separate arcing
and OSHPD contacts on 600 amp and above
• Available to 600 VAC, 50 or 60 Hz • Arc quenching grids, enclosed arc chambers,
• CSA C22.2 No. 178 certified at 600 VAC and wide contact air gap for superior source-to-
• IEC 947-6-1 listed through 480 VAC source isolation on all units
• Durable solenoid ATS operated mechanisms
Performance Features
and robust electronics, tested for severe
• Standard open two position transition plus
electromagnetic compatibility and environmental
delayed and closed transition
conditions
• High close-in and withstand capability
• Control circuit disconnect plug and drive inhibit
• Temperature rise test per UL 1008
switch for safe maintenance
conducted after overload and endurance
• Components accessible for inspection and
tests in unventilated enclosure – exceeds UL
maintenance without removal of the switch or
requirements
the power conductors
• Equipped with the MX350 control package
• Mechanical indicator and contact chamber
cover designed for inspection, safety, and
position designation

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Description
The Cat CTE Series power contactor type transfer in100 ms or less. High contact pressure
switch makes use of a fully programmable/ and positive mechanical lock allow for high
configurable microprocessor-based controller to withstand and closing ratings, exceeding UL
allow the utmost in application flexibility. Further, requirements.
the CTE Series is offered in a wide array of
Neutral Switching
configurations enabling it to meet the needs of
• The CTE Series is available in true four-pole
even the most highly critical load.
designs for multi-source power systems that
Available configurations include: require switching the neutral. The neutral
40-4000 Amps: contact is on the same shaft as the associated
• CTE automatic transfer switches main contacts. This design ensures positive
• CTED delayed transition transfer switches operation, and prevents any possibility that the
• CTEM manual transfer switches neutral contact will fail to open or close, as is
100-4000 Amps: possible when the neutral pole is an add-on
• CTECT closed transition transfer switches accessory. The neutral contacts are identical
• CBTE open transition bypass switches to the main contacts, having the same current
• CBTED delayed transition bypass switches carrying and high withstand/closing ratings as
• CBTECT closed transition bypass switches the mains. They are designed to break last and
make first to negate the possibility of transients
CTE Electrical Ratings
while switching the neutral.
• UL 1008 listed through 480 VAC
• CSA C22.2 No. 178 listed through 600 VAC Safe Manual Operation
• IEC 947-6-1 listed through 480 VAC • To operate the switch manually, a large easy-
• Codes and standards to-use handle is provided with the switch.
– NFPA 70, 99, 101, 110 When inserted, it fits securely, providing simple
– NEC 517, 700, 701, 702 operation during installation and maintenance
– IEEE 446, 241 or in an emergency. Every CTE is provided
– NEMA ICS2-447 with an operator inhibit switch to disconnect
• Controls tested in accordance with: the electrical drive prior to maintenance. Fully
– IEEE 472 (ANSI C37.90A) enclosed wrap-around arc covers shield the
– EN55022 Class B (CISPR 22) (exceeds main contacts and mechanical components,
EN55011 and MILSTD 461 Class 3) preventing operator exposure during manual
– EN61000-4-2 Class B (Level 4) operation.
– EN61000-4-3 (ENV50140) 10v/m
• CTED Series: The CTED offers a delayed
– EN61000-4-4
transition on transfer switches 40A and above.
– EN61000-4-5 (IEEE C62.41)
This programmed center-off position allows for
– EN61000-4-6 (ENV50141)
the full decay of rotating motors or transformer
– EN61000-4-11
fields. It can also be used for load shedding
• Equipment (Controls and Power Section)
of selected circuits or other applications
Seismic test qualified to:
which require a means to disconnect the
– IBC-2003
load from either source. Many UPS system
– IEEE-693-2005
manufacturers recommend delayed transition
– OSHPD
switches to support sequencing of their
• Enclosures meet the requirements of:
systems.
– UL 508, UL 50, ICS 6, ANSI C33.76 and
NEMA 250 • CTECT Series: Cat closed transition switches
• Quality system: ISO 9001 registered combine CTED operation during a source
failure with a highly engineered control system
Drive Mechanism
that allows momentary paralleling (100 ms) of
• All CTE switches employ the simple “over-
two acceptable sources, thereby limiting the
center” principle to achieve a mechanically
impact of transfer on the load.
locked position in either normal or emergency
and a high speed drive assures contact transfer
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Bypass Isolation Switches – CBTED and CBTECT

The bypass section is a manual (MTS) switch that
is provided with a quick break/quick make manual
load transfer handle and control/interlock system
consisting of both mechanical and electrical
interlocks. The bypass MTS is equipped with
Source 1 failure sensing and a time delay to start
the engine automatically if the ATS has been
removed for service. The ATS and MTS modules
are mounted in a compact enclosure and
completely interconnected requiring only Source
1 (normal), Source 2 (emergency) and load cable
connections. Once installed, no cables need to be
removed to isolate the transfer switch module for
maintenance or inspection. The ATS module has
three positions:
1. Automatic/Connected: The ATS is carrying
the load, and the bypass MTS is in the open
position. This is the normal operating position.
2. Test: The bypass MTS is closed and feeding
the load. The ATS has control power and may
be operated for test purposes via the test
switch. The load is not affected during testing.
3. Isolate: The ATS is withdrawn from all power
sources and ready for maintenance. The load
is served by the bypass MTS.
The ATS is installed on a draw-out mechanism,
with electrical and mechanical interlocks for
secure removal after load bypass. The ATS
control/logic panel is mounted on the enclosure
door and connected by a wire harness and multi-
pin disconnect plugs. The ATS and/or the control
panel may be tested, isolated, and removed for
maintenance without load interruption.
The bypass/isolation MTS module is the same
basic design as the ATS module and thus has
the same electrical ratings. Manually operated,
it features high speed, quick break/quick make
contact action. The bypass/isolation MTS has
three basic positions:
1. Automatic: Source 1 (normal) bypass
contacts open, Source 2 (emergency) bypass
contacts open.
2. Bypass Normal: Source 1 (normal) bypass
contacts closed, Source 2 (emergency) bypass
contacts open.
3. Bypass Emergency: Source 1 (normal)
bypass contacts open, Source 2 (emergency)
bypass contacts closed.

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MX3550 Controller
The MX350 microcontroller is a modular control
and monitoring system designed specifically for
low-voltage transfer switch applications. The
MX350 provides the following key benefits:
• Flexible control and communication options to
suit any low-voltage transfer switch application.
• Small footprint.
• Modular design, which reduces the number of
spare components for maintenance and testing.
• Integrated pushbuttons and LED indicators
which reduce required external components
and wiring
• Multiple communication protocols which permit
simple integration into monitoring and control
systems.
• A graphical control panel that provides local
control and access to system information.
Operation Set Points and User-Configurable
Inputs and Outputs
Operation set points define the acceptable
electrical and time limits for both Source 1 and
Source 2. These set points define dropout and
restore values for over and undervoltage, over
and under frequency, as well as the associated
time delays.

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CTE Series Option Package Descriptions

Option
Features
Package
Full function ATS control with full sensing and control capabilities
Expanded diagnostics, high-speed 256 event capture, 365 day exerciser
Monitoring software (local or remote)
A Four programmable inputs and four programmable outputs assignable to additional
ATS features
Full complement of programmable ATS control switches
– Auto/Man, Preferred Source Select, Commit/No Commit Xfer, Transition Mode
Select for Closed Transition Models
Includes Option Package A Features, plus:
Ten (10) customer programmable digital and eleven (11) analog alarms

B Ten (10) channel data logger, customer configurable sample period one (1) cycle to
sixty (60) minutes
Waveform capture, ten (10) channels up to sixty four (64) cycles per channel, thirty
two (32) samples/cycle
Includes Option Package B Features, plus:
C
Four (4) additional inputs and outputs [total eight (8) in and eight (8) out]
Includes Option Package C Features, plus:
D Four (4) additional inputs and outputs [total twelve (12) in and twelve (12) out]
Control input/output flexibility for user-customized control logic
M Configuration for manual operation only (non-automatic)

Application Notes: Metering and communications are available options on all configurations. Contact the
factory for more information.

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CTE Configuration Option Package Features

Note Option Packages
Feature Description Code
# A B C D M
ATS Source 1 and Source 2 Position Contacts, SPDT, Qty 2 each 2-A3, 2-A4 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Contacts Bypass MTS Source 1 & Source 2 Position Contacts, SPDT, Qty 1 1 1-AB3, 1-ABR Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
each
Remote Load Test Signal, Dry Contact Input Q2 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Engine start contact, SPDT E Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Source 1 to 2 In-phase Monitor (w/enable-disable) 2 R50 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Generator Synchroscope (Gen Fast/Slow vs. Utility Source) 3 SYNC Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Programmable Gen Exerciser, Gen-Util Applications,
4 EX-1 Yes Yes Yes Yes No
365 Day (user-selectable with/without load)
Automatic Load Shed, w/adj. Freq, Voltage & kW 5 LS-1 No Yes Yes Yes No
Color Graphical Display, with USB Calibration Port & Embedded OIP, USB,
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Help HELP
Status LEDs for: Source 1 & 2 Connected, Source 1 & 2 Available L1, L2, L3, L4 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Status LCD Indication of ATS in Center-off position 6 LN/P Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Event log, last 256 events EL/P Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Indication/
Customer Configurable Alarms, 10 Status-Digital &
Status CCA-A, CCA-D No Yes Yes Yes No
10 Threshold-Analog
Detailed Outage and Test Reports info Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Event Waveform Capture WC-1 No Yes Yes Yes No
Data Logger DL 1 No Yes Yes Yes No
Control Input/Output Flexibility FLEX No No No Yes No
Calibration upload/download via monitoring software
CAL 1 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
mx350 Setup
Diagnostics Reports DIAG 1, 2, 3 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Sensing & Over/under Freq Source 1 & 2 J2E/J2N Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Calibration R1, R1-3, R7,
Over/under Voltage Source 1 & 2 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
R17, R2E
Phase Rotation Sensing R16 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Voltage Imbalance Sensing VI Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Neutral-Source 1 or Neutral-Source 2 Transfer 6 DT/DW Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Engine Start Timer, adj up to 10 sec 11 P1 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Source 2 - Source 1 Retransfer T Yes Yes Yes Yes No
Time Delays
Emergency Source Failure Override Time Delay ESO Yes Yes Yes Yes No
Engine Stop/Cooldown U Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Source 1 - Source 2 Transfer W Yes Yes Yes Yes No
Test Switch, Load/No Load Adjustable 6/P Yes Yes Yes Yes No
Controller Disconnect Switch 7 DS Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Bypass Retransfer Time Delays, Source 1-2/2-1, Adjustable 8 BYP-T, BYP-W Yes Yes Yes Yes No
Manual Transfer, Source 1-2 / 2-1 YE/P, YN/P No No No No Yes
Switches Preferred Source Selector Switch 9 S3/P Yes Yes Yes Yes No
Auto/Manual Transfer, Source 2 to Source 1 S5/P Yes Yes Yes Yes No
Auto/Manual Transfer, Source 2-1/1-2 S12/P Yes Yes Yes Yes No
Commit/No Commit Transfer to Source 2 S13/P Yes Yes Yes Yes No
Transition Mode Selector Switch 3 TMS/P Yes Yes Yes Yes No
4 INPUT and 4 OUTPUT 10 Yes Yes No No No
Programmable
8 INPUT and 8 OUTPUT 10 No No Yes No No
I/O
12 INPUT and 12 OUTPUT 10 No No No Yes No
Application Notes:
1. Bypass only. 4. Standard on gen-utility applications only. 8. Automatic switches only.
2. Utility to generator only. 5. Requires R15 for transfer of ATS away from 9. Refer to page 7.
3. Closed transition only. source. Uses one programmable output if only 10. Can be extended beyond 10 seconds (up to 259
signal to downstream load required. minutes) with customer-supplied 120VAC external input
6. Delayed transition only. (no extra CTE hardware required).
7. Not available if CTAP option selected on ATS.
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Option Package User-configurable Inputs and Outputs

Factory Default I/O Configuration
Type
Note A B C D M
Feature Description Input/ Option Code
# 4 In/ 4 In/ 8 In/ 12 In/ 4 In/
Output
4 Out 4 Out 8 Out 12 Out 4 Out
Source 1 (S1) Failure Output A1 Out 1 Out 1 Out 1 Out 1 Out 1
Source Status
Source 2 (S2) Failure Output 1A1E Out 2 Out 2 Out 2 Out 2 Out 2
Connected to S1 2 Output A4 x x x Out 12 x
Switch Connected to S2 2 Output A3 x x x Out 11 x
Position Connected to Center (delay type only) Output A34N x x x x x
Bypass MTS connected to S1 (or S2) Output AB4, AB3 x x x x x
Switch Exercising Output EXC x x Out 6 Out 6 x
Engine Start Signal Active Output ESS x x x x x
Auto Transfer Occurred S1-S2 (or S2-S1) Output ATS2, ATS1 x x x x N/A
Manual Transfer to S2 (from S1) Occurred Output MTS3S1 N/A N/A N/A N/A Out 3
Manual Transfer to S1 (from S2) Occurred Output MTS1SA1 N/A N/A N/A N/A Out 4
Switch Status
Transfer Inhibit S2 to S1 (or S1 to S2) On Output TIS2S1, TIS1S2 x x x x N/A
& Diagnostics
Common Alarm (any alarm active) Output ALM x x Out 7 Out 7 x
Fail to Transfer to S1 Alarm Output FTS1 x x x Out 9 x
Fail to Transfer to S2 Alarm Output FTS2 Out 3 Out 3 Out 3 Out 3 x
ATS Not in Auto Mode 5 Output NIA x x Out 8 Out 8 N/A
Transfer to S2 Alarm Output CTAP x x x x x
Remote Engine Start Input RES In 4 In 4 In 4 In 4 In 4
No Load Test 1 Input TSNL x x x x In 3
Bypass Time Delay on Transfer to S1 Input BYPTR In 1 In 1 In 1 In 1 N/A
Bypass Time Delay on Transfer to S2 Input BYPWR x x In 5 In 5 N/A
Inhibit Transfer to S1 Input Q7 In 3 In 3 In 3 In 3 N/A
Remote Inhibit Transfer to S2 Input Q3 In 2 In 2 In 2 In 2 N/A
Control Auto/Manual Re-transfer S2 to S1 Input S5R x x x x N/A
Initiate Manual Re-transfer to S1 Input YNR x x In 8 In 8 In 2
Auto/Manual Transfer S1 to 2 & 2 to 1 Input S12R x x In 6 In 6 N/A
Initiate Manual Transfer to S2 Input YER x x In 7 In 7 In 1
Prime Source Select Switch Input S3R x x x In 12 N/A
Commit/No Commit to Transfer to S2 Input S13R x x x x N/A
Programmable Load Control Relay #1 6 Output LCE1, LCL1 Out 4 Out 4 Out 4 Out 4 x
Load Control Load Control Relay #2 6 Output LCE2, LCL3 x x Out 5 Out 5 x
Relays Load Control Relay #3 through #6 6 Output LCE3-6, LCL3-6 x x x x x
Auto Load Shed Active Output ALS N/A x x Out 10 N/A
Auto Load Auto Load Shed Reset 3 Input LS1R N/A x x In 19 N/A
Shed Auto Load Shed kW Pickup On/Off Input LS1KW N/A x x In 10 N/A
Auto Load Shed Enable/Disable Input ALS1 N/A x x In 11 N/A
S1 (or S2) Undervoltage Output UVS1, UVS2 N/A x x x N/A
S1 (or S2) Overvoltage Output OVS1/2 N/A x x x N/A
S1 (or S2) Underfrequency Output UFS1, UFS2 N/A x x x N/A
S1 (or S2) Overfrequency Output OFS1/2 N/A x x x N/A
User Low PF Output LLPFA N/A x x x N/A
Configurable S1 (or S2) High Volts THD% Output VTHDS1, VTHDS2 N/A x x x N/A
Analog Alarms Current High THD% Output CTA N/A x x x N/A
kW Overload Output LOKWA N/A x x x N/A
Overcurrent (Phase A, B, C, or N) Output OCAPA/B/C, NOCA N/A x x x N/A
S1 (or S2) Voltage Imbalance Output VIAS1, VIAS2 N/A x x x N/A
Current Unbalance Output CIA N/A x x x N/A
Digital Inputs (up to qty 10) for User
User
Configurable Alarms and Control Input/
Configurable 4 Input CCI-x N/A x x x N/A
Output Flexibility
Digital Alarms
Digital Alarms (up to qty 10) Output CCAD-x N/A x x x N/A

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General Notes
All of the status and alarm items on page 7 can Note 3: Auto Load Shed features may also be
be monitored via serial or ethernet network. controlled via the front display, without the need
Note 1: Test With Load (Q2) is provided as a for remote control inputs.
standard (pre-configured) feature on all CTE Note 4: For each of the Ten (10) alarms, user-
switches. programmable alarm text, time delay, and
Note 2: Two (2) Form C contacts are provided normal state (open/close) adjustments are field
as standard on all CTE switches. These features programmable.
may be used when additional contacts are Note 5: Activates when ATS is either in MANUAL
required. mode or an active transfer inhibit signal is being
received.

CTE Series Dimensional Specifications

Ampere Height Width Depth Reference Application
Poles Weight
Rating (A) (B) (C) Figure Notes
2, 3 46 (1168) 24 (610) 14 (356) A 120 (55)
40, 80, 100, 150, 225 1-7, 11-12
4 46 (1168) 24 (610) 14 (356) A 126 (57)
2, 3 46 (1168) 24 (610) 14 (356) A 168 (76)
260, 400 1-7, 11-12
4 46 (1168) 24 (610) 14 (356) A 180 (82)
2, 3 74 (1880) 40 (1016) 20 (508) B 410 (186)
600 1-8, 11-12
4 74 (1880) 40 (1016) 20 (508) B 440 (200)
2, 3 74 (1880) 40 (1016) 20 (508) B 460 (209)
800, 1000, 1200 1-8, 11-12
4 74 (1880) 40 (1016) 20 (508) B 490 (222)
3 90 (2286) 36 (914) 48 (1219) C 1010 (458)
1600, 2000 1-8, 11-12
4 90 (2286) 36 (914) 48 (1219) C 1160 (526)
3 90 (2286) 36 (914) 48 (1219) C 1130 (513)
3000 1-12
4 90 (2286) 36 (914) 48 (1219) C 1396 (633)
3 90 (2286) 47 (1194) 60 (1524) C 1595 (723)
4000 1-12
4 90 (2286) 47 (1194) 60 (1524) C 1850 (839)
Application Notes:
1. Dimensions are listed in inches (mm) and weights in pounds (kg). 7. Packing materials must be added to weights shown. Allow 15%
2. Includes 1.25" door projection beyond base depth. Allow a additional weight for cartons, skids, crates, etc.
minimum of 3" additional depth for projection of handle, light, 8. Add 4" in height for removable lifting lugs.
switches, pushbuttons, etc. 9. Lug adapters for 3000-4000A limits may be staggered length for
3. All dimensions and weights are approximate, subject to change ease of entrance. Consult Caterpillar for details.
without notice, and not for construction use. 10. 1600-4000A switches have ventilation louvers on both sides
4. Special enclosures (NEMA 3R, 4, 12, etc.) may include mounting and rear of the enclosure. Louvers must be clear for airflow with
tabs, etc. Consult the published dimension drawings for details. standard cable connections.
5. Normal and emergency may be ordered inverted on any switch. The 11. For delayed and closed transition dimensions and weights consult
load may be inverted 500-1200 amps. Consult the factory for details. the factory.
6. Special lug arrangements may require different enclosure 12. For bypass isolation dimensions and weight consult the factory.
dimensions. For certified drawings, contact Caterpillar.

Figure A Figure B Figure C

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AL-CU UL Listed Solderless Screw-Type Terminals for

External Power Connections
Normal, Emergency, & Load Terminals Normal, Emergency, & Load Terminals
Switch Size Switch Size
Amps Cables per Range of Amps Cables per Range of
Pole Wire Sizes Pole Wire Sizes
40-80 1 #8 to 3/0 AWC 600 2 #2 AWG to 600 MCM
100-150 1 #6 AWG to 250 MCM 800, 1000, 1200 4 #2 AWG to 600 MCM
225 1 #4 AWG to 600 MCM
1600, 2000, 3000,
260 1 #4 AWG to 600 MCM
4000 *
400 1 #4 AWG to 600 MCM

Notes:
*Line and load terminals are located in rear and arranged for bus bar connection. Terminal lugs are available as an accessory. Contact your
Cat dealer for more details.
1. Special terminal lugs and neutral bars are available at additional cost. Contact factory and advise cable sizes and number of conductors
per pole.
2. Fully rated neutral provided on 3-phase, 4-wire system.
3. Special lug arrangements may require different enclosure dimensions. For certified drawings, contact your Cat dealer.

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