System controller and method for monitoring and controlling a plurality of generator sets
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1. A controller for controlling a plurality of generator sets connectable to a load, each generator set having the ability to be started and stopped and including a generator communications link for connecting the generator set to a network, an engine, and a generator driven by the engine which generates AC power having a magnitude and a power factor and AC voltage having a magnitude and a frequency, comprising:
- a user interface for allowing a user to select each of the plurality of generator sets and to set values for various predetermined operating parameters of each of the generator sets; and
a communications link connectable to the network for transmitting the user set values of the predetermined operating parameters to each selected generator set.
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Abstract
In accordance with the present invention, a system controller and method for monitoring and controlling a plurality of generator sets are provided. Each generator set generates electrical power and includes a generator communications link for connecting a generator set to a network. A user interface allows a user to select a generator set and set values for various predetermined operating parameters of the selected generator sets. Thereafter, a communications link connectable to the network transmits the user set values of the predetermined operating parameters to the selected generator set.
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24 Claims
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1. A controller for controlling a plurality of generator sets connectable to a load, each generator set having the ability to be started and stopped and including a generator communications link for connecting the generator set to a network, an engine, and a generator driven by the engine which generates AC power having a magnitude and a power factor and AC voltage having a magnitude and a frequency, comprising:
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a user interface for allowing a user to select each of the plurality of generator sets and to set values for various predetermined operating parameters of each of the generator sets; and
a communications link connectable to the network for transmitting the user set values of the predetermined operating parameters to each selected generator set. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A controller for controlling one or more generator sets connectable to a load, each generator set having the ability to be started and stopped and including a generator communications link for connecting the generator set to a network, an engine, and a generator driven by the engine which generates AC power having a magnitude and a power factor and AC voltage having a magnitude and a frequency, comprising:
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a user interface for allowing a user to select a generator set and to set values for various predetermined operating parameters of the selected generator set; and
a communications link connectable to the network for transmitting the user set values of the predetermined operating parameters to the selected generator set;
wherein a first of the various operating parameters is a starting time for starting the selected generator set and a second of the various operating parameters is a stopping time for stopping the selected generator set and wherein the user interface includes a generator command screen for each generator set connected to the network, each generator command screen allowing the user to input the starting time for starting the selected generator set and the stopping time for stopping the selected generator set. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9)
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10. A power generation system for providing electrical power, comprising;
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a plurality of generator sets connectable to a load and to a network, each generator set having the ability to be started and stopped and including;
a generator connectable to the load, the generator generating AC power having a magnitude and a power factor, AC voltage having a magnitude and a frequency, and AC current having a magnitude and a frequency;
an engine operatively connected to the generator for driving the generator, the engine having an adjustable engine speed;
a generator control operatively connected to the engine for controlling operation thereof and operatively connected to the generator for controlling the AC power generated thereby; and
a generator communications link for operatively connecting the generator control to the network;
a user interface for allowing a user to select each of the plurality of generator sets and to set values for various predetermined operating parameters of each selected generator set; and
a system communications link connectable to the network for transmitting the user set values of the predetermined operating parameters to the generator control of each selected generator set. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A power generation system for providing electrical power, comprising:
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at least one generator set connectable to a load and to a network, each generator set having the ability to be started and stopped and including;
a generator connectable to the load, the generator generating AC power having a magnitude and a power factor, AC voltage having a magnitude and a frequency, and AC current having a magnitude and a frequency;
an engine operatively connected to the generator for driving the generator, the engine having an adjustable engine speed;
a generator control operatively connected to the engine for controlling operation thereof and operatively connected to the generator for controlling the AC power generated thereby; and
a generator communications link for operatively connecting the generator control to the network;
a user interface for allowing a user to select a generator set and to set values for various predetermined operating parameters of the selected generator set; and
a system communications link connectable to the network for transmitting the user set values of the predetermined operating parameters to the generator control of the selected generator set;
wherein a first of the various operating parameters is a starting time for starting the selected generator set and a second of the various operating parameters is a stopping time for stopping the selected generator set and wherein the user interface includes a generator command screen for each generator set connected to the network, each generator command screen allowing the user to input the starting time for starting the selected generator set and the stopping time for stopping the selected generator set. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18)
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19. A method of managing the distribution of electrical power, comprising the steps of:
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interconnecting a plurality of generator sets to a load and to a network, each generator set having the ability to be started and stopped;
selecting each generator set and setting various predetermined operating parameters for each selected generator set; and
transmitting the settings of the predetermined operating parameters over the network to each selected generator set. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21, 22)
providing a utility source, the utility source supplying AC power having a magnitude and a power factor, AC voltage having a magnitude and a frequency, and AC current having a magnitude and a frequency;
measuring the magnitude and the frequency of the AC voltage and the AC current; and
displaying to a user the magnitudes of the AC power, AC voltage and AC current of the utility source and the power factor of the AC power of the utility source.
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21. The method of claim 20 comprising the additional step of transmitting the magnitude and the power factor of the AC power of the utility source and the magnitudes and frequencies of the AC voltage and AC current of the utility source to each of the generator sets connected to the network.
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22. The method of claim 20 comprising the additional step of displaying to a user generator icons identifying corresponding generator sets attached to the network.
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23. A method of managing the distribution of electrical power, comprising the steps of:
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interconnecting at least one generator set to a load and to a network, each generator set having the ability to be started and stopped;
selecting a generator set and setting various predetermined operating parameters for the selected generator set;
transmitting the settings of the predetermined operating parameters over the network to the selected generator set;
starting the selected generator set at a first predetermined time; and
stopping the selected generator set at a second predetermined time. - View Dependent Claims (24)
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