Modular generator control and external power unit
US10534340B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 15, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jan 14, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 18, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY04S20/00
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and system for use with an electric power system includes a monitoring unit to monitor at least one power characteristic, a generator control unit to control at least one generator characteristic, a ground interface unit to receive a ground power input, and a device configuration interface to select at least one of a generator control mode and an external power monitor mode, wherein the device configuration interface selectively engages at least one of the monitoring unit, the generator control unit, and the ground interface unit in response to at least one of the generator control mode and the external power monitor mode.
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