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US 2007/0168087 A1Published application
Generator controller
AssigneeAcutra, Inc.
InventorsScott Schaper, Richard Proctor, Donald Aupperle
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Abstract
A generator controller, in its various embodiments, displays genset fault messages, a genset elapsed time hour meter, service countdown reminder, monitors battery voltage changes over multiple periods of time to establish and display the “battery level,” uses the “battery level” to automatically start and stop the genset, and accepts multiple run requests from AC loads such as HVAC systems, and incorporates safety or other start inhibit features.
Claims10
1-47. (canceled)
A generator controller, comprising:
- a processor;
- an output capable of sending signals to a generator configured to charge the battery;
- a real-time clock in signal communication with the processor;
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- a memory accessible by the processor, the memory containing stored programming instructions operable by the processor to (1) store a parameter related to the historical operation of the generator and (2) to control the operation of the generator based on the stored parameter.
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56-70. (canceled)
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.