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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70 Claims
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1-66. -66. (canceled)
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67. A method of installing a power distribution system in a facility, the method comprising:
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mounting an electronic enclosure to a wall in the facility; installing power distribution cables in the enclosure, at least one of the power distribution cables being coupled to a primary source of power, and at least one of the power distribution cables being coupled to a secondary source of power; and installing a panel having electronic components in the electronic enclosure by rolling the panel into the enclosure, wherein the panel includes a plurality of electronic components and at least one wheel. - View Dependent Claims (68, 69, 70)
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