In this article we investigate an ATS circuit for initiating an automatic changeover from mains supply to generator supply through many intermediate transfer stages which involves activating the fuel valve, choke valve and the generator starter. The circuit was requested by Mr. Hari, and another dedicated reader from this blog. Requirement for 5kva LPG Generator […]
Grid and 3-Phase
Grid Mains to Generator Changeover Relay Circuit
In this post I have explained a simple configuration which can be used as a automatic changeover circuit for switching AC grid mains to generator mains, during power failures or outages. The explained circuit will effectively switch the connected appliances to the generator mains during power failure however it won’t be able to switch start the generator automatically, […]
Remote Controlled ATS Circuit – Wireless Grid/Generator Changeover
In this post I have explained a remote controlled automatic transfer switch for enabling an automatic grid to generator changeover action from a specified distance. The idea was requested by Mr. odudu johnson. Technical Specifications Project description: Automatic changeover switch with wireless generator control abilities or mechanism. The generator rating is going to be between […]
Petrol to LPG ATS Circuit using Solenoid Changeover Valve
In this post I have explained a simple mains to generator automatic transfer switch (ATS) which features an initial petrol start which switches to an LPG gas supply via fuel valve changeover switches. The idea was requested by Mr. Junaid. Technical Specifications sir i want to make my generator automatic start on petrol then shift […]
Solid-State Inverter/Mains AC Changeover Circuits Using Triacs
In this post I have explained 2 simple concepts for making solid-state triac based Inverter/mains AC changeover circuit, the idea was requested by Music girl. Technical Specifications I would like to replace the SPDT relay with 2 scr’s. Would you consider a circuit to replace those changeover relays? I believe a relay would need to […]
Single Phase AC to Three Phase AC Converter Circuit
In this post I have explained an interesting single phase AC to 3 phase AC circuit. The idea was requested by Mr. Sachin Sinalkar. Technical Specifications Hi dear sir, is there any way by which we can convert single phase 230V supply into three phase. i had try to ask question on your web site […]