GFCI with self-test and remote annunciation capabilities
US7911746B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 31, 2007 |
| Grant date | Mar 22, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 30, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02H3/335
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods and techniques are disclosed for an intelligent GFCI device (IGFCI) having a microcontroller programmed to perform self-testing on a periodic basis and communicate the results of this testing to a remote monitoring device such as a remote central logging computer. In some implementations, with two-way (bidirectional) communication, a plurality of self-testing IGFCI devices can be tested and reset systematically from a remotely located device to reduce disruption to users. The IGFCI device can be configured to be automatically reset or manually reset upon the application of AC power to the device.
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