Monitoring system for machine operable in a plurality of operating modes

2-3. (canceled)

9-10. (canceled)

An enhanced monitoring system for a machine operable in a plurality of operating modes including at least one of forward, backward, varying loads, varying speeds, and varying temperatures, the monitoring system comprising:

• a signal processor that determines a current mode of operation via user input or via a signal from the machine;
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• a monitoring parameter module communicating with the machine and the signal processor, the monitoring parameter module storing sets of protection monitoring parameters input via a user interface according to each of the plurality of operating modes, respectively, and applying an applicable protection monitoring parameter set based on the current mode of operation, wherein upon a change in the current mode of operation based on a signal from the signal processor, the monitoring parameter module automatically effecting a corresponding change in the applicable protection monitoring parameter set.