Auxiliary generator self-test verification device
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1. A device for verifying the self-testing function of an auxiliary electric generator comprising:
- a microprocessor adapted to be connected to an output of the auxiliary generator;
a plurality of switches connected to said microprocessor;
said switches being operable to set operating parameters related to the auxiliary generator within said microprocessor;
a display screen connected to said microprocessor that is operative to display status indicators related to the auxiliary generator; and
an alarm device connected to said microprocessor, said microprocessor being operative to activate said alarm device upon a predetermined time period passing without detection of an output voltage being generated by the auxiliary generator.
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Abstract
A device for monitoring the self-testing of an auxiliary generator provides an alarm signal if the generator does not start and operate within a predetermined time period.
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19 Claims
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1. A device for verifying the self-testing function of an auxiliary electric generator comprising:
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a microprocessor adapted to be connected to an output of the auxiliary generator; a plurality of switches connected to said microprocessor;
said switches being operable to set operating parameters related to the auxiliary generator within said microprocessor;a display screen connected to said microprocessor that is operative to display status indicators related to the auxiliary generator; and an alarm device connected to said microprocessor, said microprocessor being operative to activate said alarm device upon a predetermined time period passing without detection of an output voltage being generated by the auxiliary generator. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A method for verifying a self-test function of an auxiliary generator comprising the steps of:
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(a) providing a microprocessor that is connected to an alarm device, the microprocessor being adapted to be connected to an output of the auxiliary generator; (b) monitoring the generator output with the microprocessor; and (c) actuating the alarm device upon a predetermined time period passing without an output voltage being generated by the generator. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19)
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