Automation of Diesel Generator Set

1. Full automation is automation and automatic switching. It does not need manual operation, but it can be achieved through adding a set of ATS (Automatic Transfer Switch) based on the use of automated control module. When the mains power fails, the generator set automatically detects the signal, and the automatically start for power generation, and then automatically close switch, when the mains power is back, it will automatically open switch, automatically shutdown and return to the initial state, waiting for the next start.

2. General automation is not the same, it only needs an automated control module, when it detects mains power failure, the generator set will automatically start, and it needs manual closing, when the power is on, the generator set is only automatically shutdown, but not automatically open, which also need manual operation.

In general, only fire fighting standby generator sets need full automation mode of automation and ATS, other generator sets do not need automatic switch as a general backup power supply.