A NETA technician is commissioning a new Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) for a critical facility. What is the primary purpose of verifying the 'transfer to emergency' time delay setting?
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A
To allow the generator engine to reach its full operating temperature before applying load.
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B
To prevent nuisance transfers during momentary voltage sags or self-clearing utility faults.
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C
To ensure downstream protective devices have adequate time to clear any existing faults.
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D
To synchronize the frequency of the generator with the connected load before transfer.