GEN
Generator
An electrical generating source represented in a power-system drawing.
SLD / Schematic
GA objects · ATS
Transfer-switch assembly
An equipment assembly connecting a load to the selected supply source.
GA · ATS
What it represents
A transfer-switch assembly connects a load to a selected source according to its documented operating arrangement. Automatic control can monitor sources and coordinate transfer, while the equipment and application establish the transition type and operating capabilities.
The original envelope illustration is unscaled and has no manufacturer dimensions. Follow the cited public resources to the exact product, then use its current drawing and installation information for engineering work.
How to read it
- Identify source and load connections separately.
- Read the permitted transition and control arrangement from the selected device documentation.
Information to show or reference
- Reference the exact assembly and transition type.
- Identify source and load interfaces.
- Link controls, switching and equipment drawings.
A distinction that matters
A transfer switch and a generator paralleling system have different operating arrangements. An ATS label does not establish parallel-operation capability.
Sources you can follow
These public references support the explanation and provide further detail. Their graphics and downloadable files remain with their publishers.
Transfer switch fundamentals
Public manufacturer explanation of source-transfer functions.
About this graphic
This illustration was authored independently by Elora Grid to explain the concept. It is not reproduced from a customer drawing, an official standard graphic or a manufacturer CAD file. Its correspondence to an exact IEC or IEEE symbol identifier has not been certified.
SVG and DXF downloads contain this original artwork. DXF uses unscaled drawing units; a GA envelope supplies no product dimensions, clearances or fabrication information. Original artwork is available under CC BY 4.0. Third-party references retain their own terms.
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