Service panel with microprocessor
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1. A control system for controlling at least a first utility and a second utility, the control system comprising:
- an enclosure having an exterior and an interior;
a first utility control switch for controlling the first utility, the first utility control switch accessible from the from the exterior of the enclosure and having an “
ON”
state and an “
OFF”
position;
a second utility control switch for controlling the second utility, the second utility control switch accessible from the from the exterior of the enclosure and having an “
ON”
state and an “
OFF”
position;
a first indicator, viewable from the exterior of the enclosure, for indicating a state of the first utility;
a second indicator, viewable from the exterior of the enclosure, for indicating a state of the second utility;
a limited access control, on the exterior of the enclosure, for providing a temporary activate signal;
an emergency shut-off control for disabling at least one of the first utility and the second utility, the control system configured to remain disabled until receipt of a signal from at least one of the limited access control or a reset switch; and
control circuitry at least partially in the interior of the enclosure, the control circuitry comprising;
a microprocessor and data storage programmed with pre-programmed configuration options each having an associated default state, wherein the configuration options include at least a timer option for setting a timer to automatically turn off at least one of the first utility or the second utility at expiration of the timer, the timer option having an associated timer state corresponding to amount of time for the timer;
at least one configuration input mechanism for modifying at least the timer state of the timing option;
wherein the control circuitry is configured to;
provide an “
ON”
control signal to a first utility actuator to switch the first utility actuator to an “
ON”
state, the “
ON”
control signal being provided when both an “
ON”
request signal is received from the first utility control switch and the temporary activate signal is present; and
provide an “
ON”
control signal to a second utility actuator to switch the second utility actuator to an “
ON”
state, the “
ON”
control signal being provided when both an “
ON”
request signal is received from the second utility control switch and the temporary activate signal is present.
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Abstract
A service panel for controlling at least one utility actuator to control the availability of a utility comprises a covered enclosure having an exterior region and an interior region, at least one readily accessible utility control providing ON and OFF request signals and a limited access control in the exterior region providing a temporary activate signal. The service panel has a controller and data storage programmed with code and data and control circuitry providing an “ON” control signal to the at least one utility actuator to switch the at least one utility actuator to the “ON” state, and the control circuitry providing an “OFF” control signal to the at least one utility actuator to switch the at least one utility actuator to an OFF state, the control circuitry further providing a re-key signal to the at least one actuator in response to activation of a switch.
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6 Claims
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1. A control system for controlling at least a first utility and a second utility, the control system comprising:
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an enclosure having an exterior and an interior; a first utility control switch for controlling the first utility, the first utility control switch accessible from the from the exterior of the enclosure and having an “
ON”
state and an “
OFF”
position;a second utility control switch for controlling the second utility, the second utility control switch accessible from the from the exterior of the enclosure and having an “
ON”
state and an “
OFF”
position;a first indicator, viewable from the exterior of the enclosure, for indicating a state of the first utility; a second indicator, viewable from the exterior of the enclosure, for indicating a state of the second utility; a limited access control, on the exterior of the enclosure, for providing a temporary activate signal; an emergency shut-off control for disabling at least one of the first utility and the second utility, the control system configured to remain disabled until receipt of a signal from at least one of the limited access control or a reset switch; and control circuitry at least partially in the interior of the enclosure, the control circuitry comprising; a microprocessor and data storage programmed with pre-programmed configuration options each having an associated default state, wherein the configuration options include at least a timer option for setting a timer to automatically turn off at least one of the first utility or the second utility at expiration of the timer, the timer option having an associated timer state corresponding to amount of time for the timer; at least one configuration input mechanism for modifying at least the timer state of the timing option; wherein the control circuitry is configured to; provide an “
ON”
control signal to a first utility actuator to switch the first utility actuator to an “
ON”
state, the “
ON”
control signal being provided when both an “
ON”
request signal is received from the first utility control switch and the temporary activate signal is present; andprovide an “
ON”
control signal to a second utility actuator to switch the second utility actuator to an “
ON”
state, the “
ON”
control signal being provided when both an “
ON”
request signal is received from the second utility control switch and the temporary activate signal is present. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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Current AssigneeWCM Industries Incorporated
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Original AssigneeWCM Industries Incorporated
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InventorsParker, Phil A.
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Primary Examiner(s)Fureman, Jared
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Assistant Examiner(s)Bukhari, Aqeel
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