What is an AMF panel and how much does it cost?
An AMF panel is the electrical equipment of a backup standby system. It is committed to connecting the generator or utility power to your building. The aspect is a metal rack or cabinet with all instruments and electronic controllers. By using switches and push buttons, you can automatically or manually control the standby generator. An AMF panel must feature a state-of-art AMF controller. See the price-lsit.
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What are the ratings for AMF panels?
From a minimum of 15KVA up to 1000KVA. Typical voltage ratings for automatic transfer switch panels are 440V tri-phase with or without neutral. When purchasing an automatic mains failure panel, consider a safety margin of 20% by choosing which has the biggest power: utility power or generator.
Are AMF panels different from ATS panels?
Yes, there are differences on the controller point of view. Read more at
AMF PANELS INTERNATIONAL STANDARD COMPLIANCE
The Bernini Design AMF panels comply with multiple standards. First of all, the AMF panel is electrical equipment featuring several kinds of hazards. It complies with IEC61439, UL508, IEC60364, IEC62305, IEC61643, and 61557. You can find more details on the official IEC site:
On the other hand, the AMF panels deal with engines and generators. You should take important advice from ISO8528. From the automation point of view, the AMF panel is a key part of a standby system. In other words, it must comply with NFPA110, NFPA99 and c/CSA-M89. You can get more info by visiting this site
Not to mention that particular regulations might be in force in the country where the AMF panel installation is made.
BEK3 AMF PANEL PRICE
GSM MONITORING
FUEL MONITORING
15-60KVA
CONTACTOR-CHANGEOVER
Using two contactors with mechanical interlocks will achieve precise control monitoring and protection of your emergency generator. These AMF panels feature earth fault monitoring to detect troubles in critical applications.
We offer AMF panels discount for bulk orders 4-8-12-24 pcs
| KVA/Ac1 | Price | cm | kg |
| 15/32A | 892€ | 50x40x21 | 14 |
| 25/45A | 977€ | 60x40x25 | 16 |
| 40/63A | 1186€ | 70x50x25 | 22 |
| 60/100A | 1403€ | 70x50x25 | 28 |
PURCHASE ONLINE
You can purchase the 15kVA and 25kVA AMF panels online. To buy other sizes, please order by mail to bernini@bernini-design.com or contact us at +39 335 70 77 148
BEK3 AMF 15kVA PANEL
GSM MONITORING
892€
FREE SHIPPING TO THE EU
THESE AMF PANELS FEATURE THE BEK3 CONTROLLER
BEK3 AMF 25kVA PANEL
GSM MONITORING
977€
FREE SHIPPING TO THE EU
BEK3 AMF PANELS
FUEL MONITORING
GSM MONITORING
80-160KVA
MOTORIZED CHANGEOVER
These AMF panels offer an internal manual override. This will allow you to activate manually the changeover switch. These AMF panels are recommended when you must switch high currents. You can connect generators without a built-in controller. The controller inside the AMF panel will manage all tasks.
The motorized AMF panels offer superior performance when it is too big currents.
We offer AMF panels discount for bulk orders 4-8-12-24 pcs
| KVA/Ac1 | Price | cm | kg |
| 80/125A | 1300€ | 80x60x30 | 34 |
| 100/150A | 1500€ | 80x60x30 | 38 |
| 130/200A | 1730€ | 80x60x30 | 44 |
| 160/250A | 1980€ | 80x60x30 | 48 |
The advantages of the manual override control
The AMF panels feature fully MANUAL, AUTOMATIC, REMOTE and TEST modes of operation. But in extreme cases, you can activate the EMERGENCY LEVER. This switch overrides any electronic control and directly connects the generator or the mains to your building.
How do AMF panels work?
You can find general details on the following page:
THE AMF CONTROL PANEL WIRING DIAGRAM
Regarding special applications, the AMF panels reveal special characters. The adjustable settings can easily manage a dual-generator configuration.
THE REDUNDANT MUTUAL DUAL-GENERATOR CONFIGURATION
The panel, despite the complexity of the automation, is simple. The two controllers communicate with each other. The final goal is to rely on two generators in case of a prolonged utility power failure. In case of trouble on one generator, the other one will automatically start. You can also limit the run time of a generator. The other generator will begin for a programmable time. The cycle repeats itself until the utility power is restored.
LOOKING INSIDE A 40KVA PANEL
This is how it looks like a typical 40kVA AMF panel made by Bernini Design SRL
[1] Emergency stop button [2] Mains and generator measurements connections [3] CANBUS and MODBUS [4] Fuses [5] Output relays [6] Battery charger [7] Circuit breakers [8] Mains Contactor [9] Generator Contactor with mechanical interlock [10] Terminal Blocks. [11] Current transformers [12] Input-output terminal block.
See the same version of the panel after 12 years of service day and night on the seaside.
Believe it or not, after 12 years of continuous service day and night on A BEACH RESORT, the 40kVA AMF panel is perfectly functional. The customer contacted us to replace the metal cabinet!
Thanks to the silicon gasket, which features an IP65, the internal parts of the panel are unaffected by the elements.
There is no evidence of rust on the inside.
The panel after 12 years of saline environment exposure
To avoid this problem, a fibre-glass enclosure should be used when a panel works in saline marine environments. Regular maintenance with special coating must be periodically carried out.
The panel after 12 years of saline environment exposure
AMF PANEL REMOTE CONTROL MONITORING
You can connect these automatic mains failure panels to a MODBUS network, Internet or GSM. When the automatic mains failure panels are in AUTO mode of operation you have full access to start-stop the engine and remotely transfer the load.
FUEL LEVEL GSM MONITORING
AMF PANEL GENERAL FEATURES
80 OPTIONS FOR EACH ADJUSTABLE OUTPUT
35 OPTIONS FOR EACH ADJUSTABLE INPUT
200 EVENTS LOG HISTORY TAGGED BY R.T.C
600VAC 3-PHASE VAC MONITORING
EARTH FAULT MONITORING
FAST REVERSE POWER DETECTION
VOLTAGE UNBALANCE
110 ADJUSTABLE SETTINGS
25 ADJUSTABLE PROTECTIONS
14-BUTTON INDUSTRIAL CONTROL PANEL
GRAPHIC 128X64 LCD DISPLAY
SUNLIGHT READABLE DISPLAY
GENERATOR INSTRUMENTS
1% ACCURACY
ENGINE INSTRUMENTS
6-PROGRAMMABLE DIGITAL INPUTS
5-PROGRAMMABLE LE RELAY
CANBUS J1938 MODBUS-RTU
Why does using an AMF panel increase the long-term reliability of standby generators?
All, and always, is about money. To save money, you install the controller on the generator. This is a bad idea. Of course, it is a good idea for people who do business with the service. However, our goal is different. We believe it is a serious solution. We believe that the final customer deserves safety.
In the above schematic, the overvoltages can easily damage the generator. No matter the insulation you can reasonably provide. The stray capacitance of the connection will win. Yes, you can find cheap AMF panels. But this is not a professional solution at all. The following picture presents one of the optimal solutions,
In the drawing, you can observe that the AMF panel prevents overvoltages from reaching the generator. The controller can start the engine via an auto-start module installed on the generator [1] or the configurable input-outputs line[2]. Both solutions are more than acceptable.
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