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Siemens SENTRON ATC6500 User Manual

Siemens SENTRON ATC6500
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3KC ATC6500 transfer control device

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Siemens SENTRON ATC6500 Specifications

General IconGeneral
CategoryControl Unit
ManufacturerSiemens
DisplayLCD
Power Supply24 V DC
MountingDIN rail mounting
Protection ClassIP20
Measuring CategoryCAT III
Operating Temperature-10°C to +55°C
Relative Humidity5% to 95% non-condensing
Communication InterfacesEthernet
ProtocolModbus RTU

Summary

Introduction

About this documentation

Explains the purpose, scope, knowledge required, and target audience of the manual.

Product-specific information

Details product certification, reference documents, training, and technical support.

Safety instructions

Covers crucial security information and open source software licenses for safe product operation.

General information

Features of the ATC6500 transfer control device

Outlines the key functionalities, metering capabilities, and application areas of the ATC6500.

Compatible Siemens SENTRON switching devices

Lists the compatible Siemens air and molded case circuit breakers for use with the ATC6500.

Applications

Transfer control

Explains transfer control concepts, including types and specific application scenarios like network/network.

Controlling the switching devices

Details how the ATC6500 manages motor-driven circuit breakers, remotely operated equipment, and contactors.

Voltage measurement

Describes how the ATC6500 performs voltage measurements and the associated parameters for adjustment.

Product description

Status LEDs

Explains the meaning of various LEDs on the operator panel indicating device and switching device status.

Keys

Provides a function description for each key on the ATC6500 operator panel.

Interface

Describes the USB front interface for parameterization and its connection requirements.

Menu navigation

Explains how to navigate the front-mounted LCD display for parameterization and reading values.

Description of the main menu

Details the symbols used in the main menu for accessing functions and navigating measurement pages.

Functions

Basic functions

Covers essential functions like setting the real-time clock, password protection, and keypad lock mechanisms.

Advanced functions

Introduces advanced features such as remote variables, user limits, timers, and counters for flexible configuration.

Installation

Dimensions for the door cutout

Specifies the required dimensions for the door cutout for mounting the ATC6500.

Installation of the ATC6500

Provides a step-by-step procedure for securely mounting the ATC6500 device in the door cutout.

Connection

Connection of the power supply for the ATC6500

Details the power supply options for the ATC6500, including AC, DC, dual supply, and UPS.

General connection drawings

Illustrates various connection diagrams for transfer between sources with different breaker configurations.

Connection of Siemens SENTRON switching devices

Lists required accessories and permissible mechanical interlocking combinations for Siemens circuit breakers.

Connection of 3VA molded case circuit breakers

Provides specific connection diagrams and parameter settings for 3VA molded case circuit breakers.

Connection of the 3WL air circuit breaker

Offers connection diagrams and parameter settings for 3WL air circuit breakers, including FS I-III variants.

Connection of 3WT8 air circuit breakers

Presents connection diagrams and parameter settings for 3WT8 air circuit breakers.

Operation

Operating modes of the ATC6500

Explains the four operating modes: OFF, TEST, Manual, and Automatic, and how to set them.

Inputs and outputs of the ATC6500

Details the integrated and expandable digital inputs and outputs, their functions, and specifications.

Parameterization

Parameterization via the user interface

Guides through parameter adjustment using the device's setup menu and navigation keys.

Changing the parameters

Explains how to modify parameters, restore factory settings, and save changes.

Parameterization via the powerconfig software

Covers parameterization using PC software via RS485 or Ethernet expansion modules.

MODBUS communication

General information on MODBUS

Introduces MODBUS protocols (RTU, TCP, ASCII) supported by the ATC6500 via its interfaces.

MODBUS RTU protocol

Details the structure and components of the MODBUS RTU protocol messages.

MODBUS functions

Explains the available MODBUS functions (Read Input Register, Preset Single Register, etc.) for interacting with the ATC6500.

Data library

Provides a comprehensive list of measured values, status bits, commands, and their corresponding MODBUS addresses.

Reading the event log

Describes the procedure for reading event log entries from the ATC6500 using MODBUS commands.

Reading parameters by means of MODBUS

Explains how to retrieve device parameters using MODBUS function 04 and 06.

Changing parameters by means of MODBUS

Details the MODBUS procedures for modifying device parameters and saving them.

Accessories

Expansion modules

Lists available expansion modules (DI/DO, Ethernet) and their technical specifications for extending ATC6500 functionality.

IP protective seal - 3KC9000-8TL68

Describes the IP protective seal for achieving IP65 protection and its mounting.

USB front interface - 3KC9000-8TL73

Explains the USB front interface for parameterization via PC software.

Transfer

Transfer types

Covers different transfer types, including open transition and IN-PHASE transition, and their characteristics.

Transfer sequence

Illustrates the defined sequences for applications A, B, C, D, and O, detailing the breaker states during transfer.

Technical specifications

Dimension drawings

ESD Guidelines

Electrostatic sensitive devices (ESD)

Provides essential guidelines and protective measures for handling ESD-sensitive components.

List of abbreviations

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