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METHOD OF ACTUATING A TEST FUNCTION OF AN ELECTRICAL SWITCHING APPARATUS AT A PANEL AND ELECTRICAL SWITCHING APPARATUS EMPLOYING THE SAME

  • US 20090189612A1
  • Filed: 01/25/2008
  • Published: 07/30/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/25/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of actuating a test function of a circuit interrupter including a housing, said circuit interrupter being coupled to a panel having a first side and an opposite second side, said method comprising:

  • coupling said housing to said panel at the opposite second side thereof;

    disposing a proximity sensor on or within said housing and proximate the opposite second side of said panel;

    disposing a target proximate the first side of said panel and opposite said proximity sensor;

    sensing said target with said proximity sensor; and

    responsive to said sensing said target, actuating said test function of said circuit interrupter.

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