Automatic start-up of an auxiliary power unit
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1. An auxiliary power unit automatic start-up system configured to assist a main engine start of a machine, comprising:
- an auxiliary power unit; and
a controller configured to;
monitor a parameter of the machine;
automatically start the auxiliary power unit if the parameter is outside a first predetermined range; and
bring the parameter within a second predetermined range using the auxiliary power unit.
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Abstract
An auxiliary power unit automatic start-up system is configured to assist a main engine start of a machine. The auxiliary power unit automatic start-up system may include an auxiliary power unit and a controller. The controller may monitor a parameter of the machine, automatically start the auxiliary power unit if the parameter is outside a first predetermined range, and bring the parameter within a second predetermined range using the auxiliary power unit.
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20 Claims
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1. An auxiliary power unit automatic start-up system configured to assist a main engine start of a machine, comprising:
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an auxiliary power unit; and
a controller configured to;
monitor a parameter of the machine;
automatically start the auxiliary power unit if the parameter is outside a first predetermined range; and
bring the parameter within a second predetermined range using the auxiliary power unit. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A method for automatically starting an auxiliary power unit to assist a main engine start of a machine, the method comprising:
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monitoring a parameter of the machine;
automatically starting the auxiliary power unit if the parameter is outside a first predetermined range; and
bringing the parameter within a second predetermined range using the auxiliary power unit. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A work machine comprising:
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a main engine; and
an auxiliary power unit automatic start-up system, comprising;
an auxiliary power unit configured to assist a main engine start of the machine; and
a controller configured to;
monitor a parameter of the machine;
automatically start the auxiliary power unit if the parameter is outside a first predetermined range; and
bring the parameter within a second predetermined range using the auxiliary power unit. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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