Apparatus and system for adjusting settings of a power system device using a magnetically coupled actuator
US7868776B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 18, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jan 11, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 16, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02H3/042
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system is provided for adjusting settings of a power system device. In one embodiment, the setting adjusted is an identification setting of the power system device. The system generally includes an actuator having a select arrangement of magnets. A magnetic field sensor is provided for sensing the select arrangement of magnets. A microprocessor is coupled to the magnetic field sensor such that upon sensing the select arrangement of magnets by the magnetic field sensor, the microprocessor establishes an identification setting based upon the select arrangement. The various embodiments of the present invention provide an apparatus and system for adjusting settings of power system devices in harsh conditions, such as persistent in water.
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