We often take for granted that power will always be around when we need it. In reality, power failures are very common. And when the power goes out, your business suffers.

Power failures are unpredictable. They can occur at any time and for any number of reasons—a bolt of lightning, a power surge, a blackout, an accident or even equipment failure.

They come without warning and often at the most inconvenient times.

It's for this reason that many businesses and other entities have invested in emergency power backup systems. Typically, the system consists of an engine generator and an automatic transfer switch (ATS) which transfers the load from the utility to the generator.

An ATS with built-in control logic monitors your normal power supply and senses any interruptions. When the utility power fails, the ATS automatically starts the engine and transfers the load after the generator has reached proper voltage and frequency.

This happens in a matter of seconds after the power failure occurs. When the utility power has been restored, the ATS will automatically switch the load back, and after a time delay, it will shut down the engine.

With an Automatic Transfer Switch, you are protected 24 hours a day, seven days a week.