Electronic load regulator
First Claim
1. An electronic load regulator system comprising:
- a pressure sensor device arranged to output status data; and
an electronic load regulator comprising a power input, a status data input and a controlled power output;
wherein status data from the pressure sensor device is provided to the electronic load regulator, and the electronic load regulator adjusts the controlled power output according to the status data.
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Abstract
An electronic load regulation system for a locomotive may comprise a solid state replacement for existing electro-mechanical load regulators that are used to adjust the excitation current in the field windings of the locomotive'"'"'s generator. A pressure sensor may include a first chamber and a second chamber, each chamber having a pressure switch. The pressure sensor may be installed in place of a prior art vane motor and may connect to the existing governor hydraulic output. The pressure switches send status data to an electronic load regulator circuit that may replace a prior art rheostat. The electronic load regulator may increase or decrease the excitation current depending upon the status data received from the pressure sensor.
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1. An electronic load regulator system comprising:
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a pressure sensor device arranged to output status data; and an electronic load regulator comprising a power input, a status data input and a controlled power output; wherein status data from the pressure sensor device is provided to the electronic load regulator, and the electronic load regulator adjusts the controlled power output according to the status data. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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