Monitoring and control for power electronic system
First Claim
1. A method for verifying operation of an electronic power system having an electronic power switch including a control connection input for controlling the conductive state of the electronic power switch and a control facility for providing a drive signal to the control connection input, the method comprising monitoring the voltage at the control connection input, monitoring the current into the control connection input, and providing a determination that the electronic power switch is exhibiting appropriate control connection characteristics when the monitored voltage and current satisfy predetermined levels.
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Abstract
A control method and arrangement that monitors the condition and operating parameters of a power electronic system having power electronic devices and responds to various detected abnormalities to optimize operation of the power electronic system. The arrangement increases reliability of operation and optimizes the continuous supply of power to a load. The arrangement also includes the capability for diagnosing the parameters of the power electronic switches including drive current, drive voltage and operating temperature and for communicating the status information in a coordinated fashion.
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- 1. A method for verifying operation of an electronic power system having an electronic power switch including a control connection input for controlling the conductive state of the electronic power switch and a control facility for providing a drive signal to the control connection input, the method comprising monitoring the voltage at the control connection input, monitoring the current into the control connection input, and providing a determination that the electronic power switch is exhibiting appropriate control connection characteristics when the monitored voltage and current satisfy predetermined levels.
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