Electronic engine controller
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1. An electronic engine controller for controlling an engine, the controller comprising a controller housed within a first casing, and an independent protection device housed within a second casing, the second casing being enclosed by the first casing.
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Abstract
A controller is provided in which an independent protection controller is provided in a casing, which casing is disposed within the casing for the main controller, such that the protection controller is provided as a box within a box. This allows the casing for the main controller to provide extra protection to the protection controller against mechanical stress and damage.
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- 1. An electronic engine controller for controlling an engine, the controller comprising a controller housed within a first casing, and an independent protection device housed within a second casing, the second casing being enclosed by the first casing.
- 3. An electronic engine controller as claimed in clam 1, in which the independent protection device has a power supply which is independent of a power supply to the controller.
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15. An electronic engine controller comprising a primary controller for providing primary control of an engine, the primary controller being housed within a first casing;
- and a secondary controller for providing protection against control malfunctions of the primary controller, the secondary controller located within a second casing which is enclosed by the first casing.
- View Dependent Claims (16, 17)
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