MULTIFUNCTION METER FOR WELDING APPARATUS
First Claim
1. A multifunction meter comprising:
- a single display unit;
a first input configured to receive feedback from an engine configured to deliver power to a power converter;
a second input configured to receive feedback from the power converter, the power converter configured to deliver a welding-type power to a welding-type apparatus; and
a processing unit connected to the single display unit, the first input, and the second input, and configured to process the feedback from the engine and the feedback from the power converter and display data indicative of engine operation and power output of the power converter on the single display unit.
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Abstract
A multifunction meter and method for monitoring a welding-type device is disclosed. The multifunction meter has a single display unit, a first input configured to receive feedback from an engine, and a second input configured to receive feedback from a power converter. The engine is configured to deliver power to the power converter which is configured to deliver a welding-type power to a welding-type apparatus. A processing unit is connected to the single display unit, the first input, and the second input, and processes the feedback from the engine and the feedback from the power converter and displays data indicative of engine operation and power output of the power converter on the single display unit.
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31 Claims
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1. A multifunction meter comprising:
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a single display unit;
a first input configured to receive feedback from an engine configured to deliver power to a power converter;
a second input configured to receive feedback from the power converter, the power converter configured to deliver a welding-type power to a welding-type apparatus; and
a processing unit connected to the single display unit, the first input, and the second input, and configured to process the feedback from the engine and the feedback from the power converter and display data indicative of engine operation and power output of the power converter on the single display unit. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A welding-type apparatus comprising:
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an engine;
a mechanical to electrical power converter connected to the engine and configured to generate a power signal suitable for welding processes; and
a multifunction meter configured to display engine condition data and power signal data. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A method of monitoring a welding-type device comprising the steps of:
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receiving at least two sets of data indicative of a welding-power signal;
receiving data indicative of an engine condition; and
displaying the data indicative of a welding-power signal and the data indicative of an engine condition on a single set of meters. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25)
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26. A welding-type apparatus comprising:
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a power source configured to generate electrical power suitable for welding processes;
an engine configured to provide mechanical power to the power source;
a single set of meters to display volts and amps of the electrical power; and
means for on demand displaying of engine condition data on the single set of meters. - View Dependent Claims (27, 28, 29, 30, 31)
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