System controller and method for monitoring and controlling a plurality of generator sets
First Claim
1. A controller for controlling one or more generator sets connectable to a load, each generator set having the ability to be started and stopped and including a generator communications link for connecting the generator set to a network, an engine, and a generator driven by the engine which generates AC power having a magnitude and a power factor and AC voltage having a magnitude and a frequency, comprising:
- a user interface for allowing a user to select a generator set and to set values for various predetermined operating parameters of the selected generator set; and
a communications link connectable to the network for transmitting the user set values of the predetermined operating parameters to the selected generator set.
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Abstract
In accordance with the present invention, a system controller and method for monitoring and controlling a plurality of generator sets are provided. Each generator set generates electrical power and includes a generator communications link for connecting a generator set to a network. A user interface allows a user to select a generator set and set values for various predetermined operating parameters of the selected generator sets. Thereafter, a communications link connectable to the network transmits the user set values of the predetermined operating parameters to the selected generator set.
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24 Claims
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1. A controller for controlling one or more generator sets connectable to a load, each generator set having the ability to be started and stopped and including a generator communications link for connecting the generator set to a network, an engine, and a generator driven by the engine which generates AC power having a magnitude and a power factor and AC voltage having a magnitude and a frequency, comprising:
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a user interface for allowing a user to select a generator set and to set values for various predetermined operating parameters of the selected generator set; and
a communications link connectable to the network for transmitting the user set values of the predetermined operating parameters to the selected generator set. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A power generation system for providing electrical power, comprising:
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at least one generator set connectable to a load and to a network, each generator set having the ability to be started and stopped and including;
a generator connectable to the load, the generator generating AC power having a magnitude and a power factor, AC voltage having a magnitude and a frequency, and AC current having a magnitude and a frequency;
an engine operatively connected to the generator for driving the generator, the engine having an adjustable engine speed;
a generator control operatively connected to the engine for controlling operation thereof and operatively connected to the generator for controlling the AC power generated thereby; and
a generator communications link for operatively connecting the generator control to the network;
a user interface for allowing a user to select a generator set and to set values for various predetermined operating parameters of the selected generator set; and
a system communications link connectable to the network for transmitting the user set values of the predetermined operating parameters to the generator control of the selected generator set. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24)
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19. A method of managing the distribution of electrical power, comprising the steps of:
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interconnecting at least one generator set to a load and to a network, each generator set having the ability to be started and stopped;
selecting a generator set and setting various predetermined operating parameters for the selected generator set; and
transmitting the settings of the predetermined operating parameters over the network to the selected generator set.
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