Generator controller
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1. A generator controller for controlling the operation of an internal combustion engine driven generator configured to generate and deliver electrical current to charge a battery, the generator controller comprising:
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an input capable of receiving an indication of a battery voltage;
an output capable of sending signals to the generator configured to charge the battery;
a real-time clock in signal communication with the processor, the real-time clock being configured to track time of day local to the generator; and
a memory accessible by the processor, the memory containing stored programming instructions operable by the processor to (1) determine a state of charge of the battery and (2) to cause the generator to automatically charge the battery or prevent the generator from charging the battery as a function of the battery state of charge and the local time of day.
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Abstract
A generator controller, in its various embodiments, displays genset fault messages, a genset elapsed time hour meter, service countdown reminder, monitors battery voltage changes over multiple periods of time to establish and display the “battery level,” uses the “battery level” to automatically start and stop the genset, and accepts multiple run requests from AC loads such as HVAC systems, and incorporates safety or other start inhibit features.
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11 Claims
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1. A generator controller for controlling the operation of an internal combustion engine driven generator configured to generate and deliver electrical current to charge a battery, the generator controller comprising:
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a processor; an input capable of receiving an indication of a battery voltage; an output capable of sending signals to the generator configured to charge the battery; a real-time clock in signal communication with the processor, the real-time clock being configured to track time of day local to the generator; and a memory accessible by the processor, the memory containing stored programming instructions operable by the processor to (1) determine a state of charge of the battery and (2) to cause the generator to automatically charge the battery or prevent the generator from charging the battery as a function of the battery state of charge and the local time of day. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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