Modular controller user interface and method
First Claim
1. A user interface assembly for a power controller, the assembly comprising:
- a housing adapted for mechanically coupling to a controller housing of the power controller;
a display visible on an outer surface of the housing for providing a visual presentation to a user;
a user input mechanism for receiving an input from the user;
a user interface circuit disposed within the housing and coupled to the display and the user input mechanism for controlling an operation the power controller when coupled to the user interface assembly; and
a connector coupled to the user interface circuit and adapted for electrically connecting the user interface circuit to an electrical connector associated with the power controller upon the mechanical coupling of the housing to the controller housing.
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Abstract
A user interface assembly and method for a power controller having a housing adapted for mechanically coupling to a controller housing of the power controller, a display visible on an outer surface of the housing for providing a visual presentation to a user, a user input mechanism for receiving an input from the user, a user interface circuit disposed within the housing and coupled to the display and the user input mechanism for controlling an operation the power controller when coupled to the user interface assembly, and a connector coupled to the user interface circuit and adapted for electrically connecting the user interface circuit to an electrical connector associated with the power controller upon the mechanical coupling of the housing to the controller housing.
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35 Claims
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1. A user interface assembly for a power controller, the assembly comprising:
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a housing adapted for mechanically coupling to a controller housing of the power controller;
a display visible on an outer surface of the housing for providing a visual presentation to a user;
a user input mechanism for receiving an input from the user;
a user interface circuit disposed within the housing and coupled to the display and the user input mechanism for controlling an operation the power controller when coupled to the user interface assembly; and
a connector coupled to the user interface circuit and adapted for electrically connecting the user interface circuit to an electrical connector associated with the power controller upon the mechanical coupling of the housing to the controller housing. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A power control system comprising:
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a control unit having a controller housing, a power switch disposed within the controller housing for selectively providing power from a power supply to a power load, a controller disposed within the controller housing and configured for controlling the selective providing by the power switch, and a user interface connector;
a limit switch disposed within the controller housing configured for providing a limit switching for terminating the providing of power by the control unit to the power load in response to a threshold limit; and
a user interface assembly including a user interface housing configured for coupling to the controller housing, a display, a user input mechanism, and a controller connector configured for coupling to the user interface connector of the control unit and for communicating with the controller, the user interface configured to receive the threshold limit from a user. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26)
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27. A user interface for power control system comprising:
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means for coupling a user interface housing to a housing of the power control system;
means for electrically coupling the user interface to the power control system upon the coupling of the user interface housing to the power control system housing as provided by the means for coupling;
means for displaying an operating parameter of the power control system as received from the power control system from the means for electrically coupling;
means for receiving a user input; and
means for communicating the received user input to the power control system via the means for electrically coupling.
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28. A method for operating a power controller, the method comprising:
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connecting an input of the power controller to a power source;
connecting a power load to an output of the power controller;
coupling a user interface assembly to a housing of the power controller, the power controller housing enclosing a power switch, a limiter, and a controller; and
inputting a limit threshold into the user interface assembly, wherein the user interface assembly transmits the limit threshold to the controller for controlling the limiter. - View Dependent Claims (29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35)
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