Automatictransfer switch monitors voltage ,( lost or gained power ) it automaticallyconnects , and reconnects to leave the generator running to cool down.
An automatictransfer switch is usually installed near generators , at an expensive place with a lot of liability ( shopping centers , box centers ) Walmart , Target , Home Depot .
An automatic transfer switch acts automatically when the utility is down , and found on the coast where natural disasters occur .
An automatictransfer switch is 3 point switch , one direction of the switch goes to the utilityline , another direction to an off position , and another direction to another source of power usually solar , generator