![Front](http://www.experimental-engineering.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/2013-08-28-11.17.49-300x169.jpg)
Here is a teardown of the Datakom DKG-171 generator transfer controller. Here is the front of the unit, with the pictogram of the system, the indicator LEDs & the generator test button.
![Rear](http://www.experimental-engineering.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/2013-08-28-11.17.54-300x169.jpg)
The rear of the unit features the connection points for the mains, generator & generator control I/O.
![PCB Rear](http://www.experimental-engineering.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/2013-08-28-11.14.22-300x169.jpg)
Rear of the PCB with the control relays. The two larger relays switch in the remote contactors to switch the mains supply over between the grid & the generator, while the smaller relay switches 12v power out to a terminal to automatically start the generator.
![PCB Front](http://www.experimental-engineering.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/2013-08-28-11.15.44-300x169.jpg)
Front of the PCB with the control logic & main PIC microcontroller.