Methods and apparatus for providing and distributing standby power
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Abstract
Aspects of the invention are directed to power distribution systems and methods for distributing power from a primary power source and a backup power source to a load. In one particular aspect, a power distribution system includes a first input to receive input power from the primary power source, a second input to receive input power from the backup power source, an output that provides output power from at least one of the primary power source and the backup power source, a first switch operatively coupled to the first input and the output and operative to selectively couple the first input to the output, a second switch operatively coupled to the second input and the output and operative to selectively couple the second input to the output, and a controller operatively coupled to the first switch and to the second switch and configured to control the first switch and the second switch to provide an electrical interlock.
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64 Claims
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1-22. -22. (canceled)
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23. A system for providing control of power to a plurality of devices in a facility, the system comprising:
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a facility controller;
a power distribution device having a first input to receive power from a utility power source, a second input to receive power from a backup power source and an output that provides power from at least one of the utility power source and the backup power source; and
an uninterruptible power supply coupled to the output of the power distribution device and configured to provide output power derived from one of the utility power source, the backup power source, and a battery power source;
wherein the facility controller is configured to receive operational data related to status of the utility power source, the backup power source, and the uninterruptible power supply, and to control distribution of power to the plurality of devices based on the operational data received. - View Dependent Claims (24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32)
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55. A method for providing control of power to a plurality of devices in a facility from at least one of a utility power source and a generator, wherein at least one of the plurality of devices is coupled to an uninterruptible power supply, the method comprising:
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receiving operational data related to status of the utility power source, the backup power source, and the uninterruptible power supply; and
controlling distribution of power to the plurality of devices based on the operational data received. - View Dependent Claims (56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63)
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64-70. -70. (canceled)
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