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Static Transfer Switches

APOTRANS

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The evolution of redundant power supplies

‘ APOTRANS supports critical loads by

automatically and invisibly switching to an
alternative power source should the preferred
source become out of tolerance or fail
completely’

Since its formation by Anton Piller in

1909, the company Piller has been
synonymous with electrical machines
of the highest quality and reliability.
Today, Piller Power Systems, from its
headquarters in Germany and via its
regional offices, representatives and
distributors worldwide, continues that
tradition into the 21st century.
Piller produces high performance
power protection systems and
converters. Combined with the
highest levels of customer support
and engineering excellence available In today's fast-moving world, Piller Piller APOTRANS supports critical loads
anywhere, Piller is internationally continues to develop new and by automatically and invisibly switching
recognised as the most respected innovative solutions to meet the to an alternative power source should
name in its field. challenge. As the requirement for the preferred source become out of
Piller Power Systems is a wholly resilient and redundant power supplies tolerance or fail completely.
owned subsidiary of the multi- is growing; the APOTRANS from Piller The changeover occurs within
disciplined global UK engineering represents the latest evolution of milliseconds ensuring that the load is
group, Langley Holdings plc. redundancy. supplied with continuity of power.
(www.langleyholdings.com) The APOTRANS static transfer switch is
suitable for both new and existing power
distribution systems. By either retro-
fitting APOTRANS into an existing
system or designing a new system, the

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APOTRANS Static Transfer Switches

AT Rack AT Standard AT Standard

Benefits
I Maximum reliability thanks to:
- Fully redundant, monitored electronics
- Thyristors monitored in every operating state
I Shortest transfer times: 3 ms
I Numerous representative reference projects
I Comprehensive communications options
AT Connect
I Safe 4-pole transfer
I Easy to operate
- User friendly display panel
- Intuitive menu driven operation
I Easy to maintain
AT Standard
- Remote monitoring
- Integration with building management system
- Quick-swop components
I Ease of Performance
- Low noise
- Highly efficient
- Thermal imaging friendly
I Easy to tailor
AT OpenFrame AT OpenFrame
- Easy to manage preferred source
- Event recovery
- Adjustable operating criteria

AT Standard

Type Rated Current

AT Standard 25A 35A 50A 63A 125A 200A 315A 630A 1000A 1600A
AT Rack 25A 35A 50A 63A
AT Connect 25A 35A 50A 63A
AT OpenFrame 125A 200A 315A 630A 1000A

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Infinite Possibilities

APOTRANS
I Independent paths
I Independent bypasses
I Redundant controls

The Ultimate Solution

The APOTRANS adds a new level of

system resilience, regardless of the
source of the electricity supply!
The choice of ‘preferred source’ the
normal operating supply is easily
managed through the password
protected menu system and with
redundancy brought right up to the load
there is infinite possibility for system
design – all improving the security of the
load.

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The ultimate in system flexibility

Redundancy
1 Normal Operation
Reduce the risks of a single point of failure and protect the
Source 1is the
load
preferred supply for
I Redundant master/slave onboard controllers
the load.
I Redundant power supplies

Independent technology
Increase the resilience of the complete system with the
adoption of APOTRANS. 2 Fault/Failure
I Independent heat sinks A fault/failure at of the
I Independent trigger cards preferred supply.
I Independent logic controls

Flexible operation
Fused & fuseless options to match site specific requirements

Automatic short-circuit protection 3 Fault/Failure

Less than 3ms later,
APOTRANS protects other connected loads down-stream
assuming in tolerance
faults
I
supplies, the load is
Digital signal processing
I
on Source 2.
180o "out of phase" handling
I Oversized neutral

4 Return of source 1
APOTRANS initiates a
controlled, automatic
transfer back to its
preferred supply.

5 Back to Normal
Operation
With NO loss of
supply to your load.

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Simple Integration

Fully programmable
To match system requirements
APOTRANS can be programmed for
simple integration.
I Transfer windows
I Input voltage tolerance
I Input Frequency tolerance

Small Footprint
Minimising the space needed for
increasing the resiliency of the system.

Cable access
Top or bottom cable access simplifies
installation.

Secure operation
Provide future-proof technology and
flexible expansion possibilities. ‘APOTRANS is trusted in thousands of mission-
I Leading power factor capability critical applications worldwide’
I 0% - 100% of rated load handling

Chassis mount (open frame)

Options available for integration into
power distribution panels increasing
system protection.

Complete communications suite

A range of communication protocols
and industry standard interfaces allow
simple integration into new or existing
systems.

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Unrivalled after sales service

Across the globe the Piller network is
committed to delivering world-class
service resources and Piller clients
can always be confident that a highly
qualified team of service and support
technicians are there to uphold the
very best standards of customer care.
Services range from installation and
commissioning to predictive analysis,
emergency call-out, spare parts,
planned maintenance and training.
Sophisticated remote monitoring can
track a system's operating status at
any time, anywhere. With the Piller
"Total Care" programme, Piller simply
takes care of everything.
I UPS maintenance
I Battery maintenance
I Technical support
I Operator training
I 24 hour call-out
I Temporary UPS systems
I Comprehensive spares
I Remote monitoring

‘with the “Total Care” programme, Piller

simply takes care of everything’

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The information contained within this brochure is deemed to be correct at the time
of going to press. Due to the policy of continued improvement, we reserve the
right to change any specification without prior notice.
ERRORS & OMISSIONS EXCEPTED

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