Multifunction meter for welding apparatus
First Claim
1. A multifunction meter comprising:
- a display unit having a plurality of individual displays thereon;
a first input configured to receive feedback from an engine configured to deliver power to a power converter;
a second input configured to receive feedback from the power converter, the power converter configured to deliver a welding-type power to a welding-type apparatus;
a processing unit connected to the display unit, the first input, and the second input, and configured to process the feedback from the engine and the feedback from the power converter and digitally display data indicative of engine operation and power output of the power converter on the display unit; and
wherein each of the individual displays is configured to display at least the data indicative of engine operation and the data indicative of power output of the power converter.
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Abstract
A multifunction meter and method for monitoring a welding-type device is disclosed. The multifunction meter has a single display unit, a first input configured to receive feedback from an engine, and a second input configured to receive feedback from a power converter. The engine is configured to deliver power to the power converter which is configured to deliver a welding-type power to a welding-type apparatus. A processing unit is connected to the single display unit, the first input, and the second input, and processes the feedback from the engine and the feedback from the power converter and displays data indicative of engine operation and power output of the power converter on the single display unit.
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24 Claims
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1. A multifunction meter comprising:
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a display unit having a plurality of individual displays thereon; a first input configured to receive feedback from an engine configured to deliver power to a power converter; a second input configured to receive feedback from the power converter, the power converter configured to deliver a welding-type power to a welding-type apparatus; a processing unit connected to the display unit, the first input, and the second input, and configured to process the feedback from the engine and the feedback from the power converter and digitally display data indicative of engine operation and power output of the power converter on the display unit; and wherein each of the individual displays is configured to display at least the data indicative of engine operation and the data indicative of power output of the power converter. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A welding-type apparatus comprising:
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an engine; a mechanical to electrical power converter connected to the engine and configured to generate a power signal suitable for welding processes; a control panel configured to operate the engine and mechanical to electrical power converter; a multifunction meter imposed on the control panel and configured to display engine condition data and power signal data; and wherein the multifunction meter further comprises meter controls configured to toggle the displaying of the engine condition data and the power signal data. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A welding-type apparatus comprising:
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a power source configured to generate electrical power suitable for welding processes; an engine configured to provide mechanical power to the power source; a single set of meters to display volts and amps of the electrical power; and means for on demand displaying of engine condition data on the single set of meters. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21, 22, 23, 24)
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