GENERATOR CONTROLLER
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Abstract
A generator controller, in its various embodiments, displays genset fault messages, a genset elapsed time hour meter, service countdown reminder, monitors battery voltage changes over multiple periods of time to establish and display the “battery level,” uses the “battery level” to automatically start and stop the genset, and accepts multiple run requests from AC loads such as HVAC systems, and incorporates safety or other start inhibit features.
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63 Claims
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1-26. -26. (canceled)
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27. A generator controller, comprising:
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a processor; an input capable of receiving an indication of a battery voltage; an output capable of sending signals to a generator configured to charge the battery; a memory accessible by the processor, the memory containing stored programming instructions operable by the processor to (1) determine a state of charge of the battery as a function of the received battery voltage over time and (2) to control the charging of the battery based on the battery state of charge. - View Dependent Claims (28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36)
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37. A generator controller, comprising:
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a processor; an input capable of receiving an indication of a battery voltage; an output capable of sending signals to a generator configured to charge the battery; a real-time clock in signal communication with the processor; and a memory accessible by the processor, the memory containing stored programming instructions operable by the processor to (1) determine a state of charge of the battery and (2) to control the charging of the battery based on the battery state of charge and a time of day. - View Dependent Claims (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47)
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56. A generator controller, comprising:
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a processor; an output capable of sending signals to a generator configured to charge the battery; an input configured to receive signals from an external source related to one or more of a load or power supply; and a memory accessible by the processor, the memory containing stored programming instructions operable by the processor to control the operation of the generator. - View Dependent Claims (57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62)
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