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US 7,889,089 B1Granted
Auxiliary generator self-test verification device
OwnerDaniel L. Bollininventor
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Abstract
A device for monitoring the self-testing of an auxiliary generator provides an alarm signal if the generator does not start and operate within a predetermined time period.
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A device for verifying the self-testing function of an auxiliary electric generator comprising:
- a microprocessor adapted to be connected to an output of the auxiliary generator;
- a plurality of switches connected to said microprocessor;
- said switches being operable to set operating parameters related to the auxiliary generator within said microprocessor;
- a display screen connected to said microprocessor that is operative to display status indicators related to the auxiliary generator;
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- an alarm device connected to said microprocessor, said microprocessor being operative to activate said alarm device upon a predetermined time period passing without detection of an output voltage being generated by the auxiliary generator.
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A method for verifying a self-test function of an auxiliary generator comprising the steps of:
- (a) providing a microprocessor that is connected to an alarm device, the microprocessor being adapted to be connected to an output of the auxiliary generator;
- (b) monitoring the generator output with the microprocessor;
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- (c) actuating the alarm device upon a predetermined time period passing without an output voltage being generated by the generator.
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