User guide
TS 870 TRANSFER SWITCH 
PM062 REV 5 08/05/05  31  Thomson Technology 
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Defective TSC 80 controller (verify output signals with circuit 
board mounted diagnostic LED’s) 
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TSC 80 has “Transfer Fail” alarm activated as indicated by 
flashing Load on Generator LED. Determine cause of alarm 
and rectify before TSC 80 is reset 
Transfer to generator source without a 
power failure in the utility source 
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A test mode has been activated (check TSC 80 status LED) 
Utility supply voltage is slightly below voltage sensing setpoints. 
  Verify TSC 80 has correct voltage configuration jumper setting 
for system voltage 
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Defective TSC 80 controller (verify output signals with circuit 
board mounted diagnostic LED’s) 
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Utility power switching device has tripped due to an over 
current condition and TSC 80 “Transfer Fail” alarm activated as 
indicated by flashing Load on Utility LED. Determine cause of 
alarm and rectify before TSC 80 is reset. 
Generator does not start up or stop 
when it should 
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Verify remote engine control panel is set for automatic mode 
No time delay when there should be 
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Verify time delay setting of the TSC 80 controller 
Power is not available at the load 
terminals but the utility or generator 
power switching device appears to be 
closed to a live source 
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The power switching device's over current protection unit has 
opened due to a fault on the system. Correct the fault, and 
manually reset the power switching device in the transfer 
switch by moving it off and then on again with the manual 
operating handle 
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Limit switch incorrectly adjusted 
The transfer switch has completed a 
transfer, but the motor has overheated and 
the internal thermal protector has opened 
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Limit switch failure or improper adjustment has failed to 
disconnect motor 
Binding or jamming of the transfer mechanism 










