INTELLIGENT AUXILIARY POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM WITH CURRENT AND TEMPERATURE MONITORING CAPABILITIES
First Claim
1. A method for controlling at least one load connected to a primary and a backup power supply comprising the steps of:
- a) sensing a voltage on said primary power supply with a first voltage sensor;
b) sensing a voltage on said backup power supply with a second voltage sensor;
c) implementing a control algorithm in a controller to augment power from said primary power supply with power from said backup power supply in response to an input from said first and second voltage sensors and an input from at least one external sensor;
wherein said algorithm controls a switch between said at least one load and said primary and backup power supplies.
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Abstract
An intelligent auxiliary power supply system for supplying power to a load such as a furnace or air handler using a rechargeable power source. An intelligent controller determines appropriate periods for switching to auxiliary power, thus allowing the user to realize increased energy related cost savings. A plurality of sensors including a current transducer, an indoor and outdoor temperature sensor, and a clock transmit information to the intelligent controller. Implementing user configured algorithms, the intelligent controller continuously compares information transmitted from said sensors and said load, to information inputted by the user via an electronic device to determine the appropriate power configuration. A remote electronic device may also be connected to the system, allowing the user to control the system while not in close proximity to said system and also allowing the user'"'"'s energy provider to send requests to switch to auxiliary power.
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1. A method for controlling at least one load connected to a primary and a backup power supply comprising the steps of:
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a) sensing a voltage on said primary power supply with a first voltage sensor; b) sensing a voltage on said backup power supply with a second voltage sensor; c) implementing a control algorithm in a controller to augment power from said primary power supply with power from said backup power supply in response to an input from said first and second voltage sensors and an input from at least one external sensor; wherein said algorithm controls a switch between said at least one load and said primary and backup power supplies. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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