Configurable switchgear system
US6633799B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 15, 2000 |
| Grant date | Oct 14, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 28, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05B2219/23075
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A switchgear system, as well as a method of controlling a switching status of two switches in a switchgear system, are disclosed. The switchgear system includes a first switch capable of electrically coupling a first power source and a load, and a second switch capable of electrically coupling a second power source and the load. The switchgear system further includes a control unit coupled to both the first and second switches. The control unit includes a memory that stores software, and the control unit is capable of operating in at least two modes and controlling opening and closing of the first and second switches in accordance with those modes based upon the software. The switchgear system additionally includes an operator interface coupled to the control unit. The operator interface is capable of receiving additional information that enables the operation of the control unit in at least one of the at least two modes.
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