This page will give you the answer to the frequent ask question(FAQ) on SMART-AUTOCOS meaning smart automatic changeover switch, an advance electrical automatic changeover switch
FAQ
What is a Smart Automatic Changeover Switch?
A Smart Automatic Changeover Switch also known as Smart-Autocos, is an advanced electrical power management system that automatically switches between the main power supply [utinity] and a backup power source, such as a generator or solar during power failure.
What Is A Smart-Autocos
Smart-Autocos is a short name given to Smart automatic changeover Switch
How To Connect Smart-Autocos
To connect the Smart-Autocos is very simple, all you need to do is locate the Power source, Generator/solar IN and Load. Ensure to connect them accordingly, click HERE for details.
How Does Smart-Autocos Work?
The Smart-Autocos continuously monitors the availability of power supply from main supply and generator/solar. When mains power fails, it automatically switches to the backup source generator/solar and When mains power is restored, it switches back without human intervention and turn off generator by itself
How Does Smart-Autocos Detect A Power Failure?
Smart-Autocos is designed to continuously monitor the main power supply. When a power fail, it detected and automatically initiates the switching process to the backup power source.
How To Set Smart-Autocos Manual switching
To set Smart-Autocos manual switching, just turn off the power switch, this will allow continuous running without interruption from main power supply
How To Set Smart-Autocos Automatic Switching
To set Smart-Autocos automatic switching, turn ON the power switch, this will allow automatic switching when the main power is restored.
Does Smart-Autocos Start The Generator Automatically
Yes. The SmartAutocos 180A can start generator automatically if it has auto start function like Mikano, Perkin and other, but can not start other regular generator like fireman because of the checking system, but can effectively stop it, by sending a signal to the generator and it will shutdown instantly
What Are The Benefits Of Using Smart-Autocos?
There are nermorous benefits using Smart-Autocos which includes eliminating downtime, protecting sensitive equipment, reducing manual intervention, and optimizing energy management READ MORE
Can Smart-Autocos Be Used In Both Residential & commercial Building?
Yes, Smart-Autocos can be used, because it is available in various amps suitable for both residential and commercial applications, especial single-phase but not available for three-phase systems as at the time of this write up. we are still working on the 3 phase automatic changeover
Is Professional Installation Required For Smart-Autocos?
Yes, we recommend that a professional electrician should install smart-Autocos to ensure safe and proper connection, especially connecting it solar system and complex electrical building . The person most have the knowledge of installation of inverter and functionality
Who Can Connect SmartAutocos?
The SmartAutocos should be connected by a professional electrician to ensure proper safety but for connection with solar system, knowledge of an inverter is required
How Do I Select The Right Smart-Autocos For My Needs?
To choose the right Smart-Autocos, there are factors needed to be consider, such as load capacity, compatibility with your existing power systems, required features, and budget. GET MORE DETAILS HERE
Can I Manually Switch Power Sources If need Be?
Yes. To switch to manual mode turn off the main power switch, that will allows you to continuously using the backup power sources manually without interruption from main power.
Is There Any warranty?
Yes, The company offer six month warranty
What Is the Delay Time Before Switching
The standard delay time is within 5–10 seconds depending on the setting, allowing for the stability of voltage
Does Smart-Autocos Requires Maintenance?
No, the only maintenance needed is checking the ceramic connectors to ensuring that there is no burning and also check the connections to backup power source to ensure proper functional condition.
Can Smart-Autocos Be Integrated With Smart Home Systems?
Yes, Smart-Autocos can be integrated with smart home technology, allowing for remote monitoring and control through mobile applications and voice assistants, but you need to contact our support team to implement such function.
Are There Different Types Of Smart Automatic Changeover Switch?
Yes, Basically there are different types of smart automatic changeover switch available which, includes residential and commercial. not for industrial use for now, but still working on that
Can I Use SmartAutocos With Main Power And Inverter?
Yes, as a matter of fact, SmartAutocos is best for switching between main power supply and inverter, because it will not interrupt appliances during transfer of power.
SmartAutocos Bypass Switch
The SmartAutocos bypass, this is switch use to ON/OFF surge protection and should always remain OFF to allow full protection to appliances.
Should I ON The SmartAutocos Bypass Switch?
No, do not ON the SmartAutocos bypass switch, the switch should remain off to allow full functional surge protection
Does SmartAutocos Have Surge protection
Yes, smart automatic changeover switch has full surge protection against low/high voltage and spike protection including basic lightening protection
How To Use SmartAutocos As 3 Phase
The simple way to use SmartAutocos as 3 phase is to purchase 3 individual unit , the nutral of each respective source should be loop together, for example (all nutral of Power IN), (all nutral of Load) and (all nutral Gen IN). With this set up, 3 phase smart automatic changeover switch is achieved. See details and image HERE
Does Smart-Autocos Have 3 Phase?
At the time of this writing, SmartAutocos does not have one single unit as 3 phase Smart automatic changeover switch
