System, method, and computer program for an integrated human-machine interface (HMI) of an engine-generator
US9630510B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 11, 2014 |
| Grant date | Apr 25, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 11, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02P2101/45
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In one embodiment, an engine management system (EMS) can use a human machine interface (HMI) to modify operating parameters of a set of engine generators controlled by an engine control unit (ECU). The HMI can permit authorized users to adjust a plurality of operating parameters of the engine generators in accordance with an authorization level of the authorized users. The ECU can be a standalone system operable independent of the EMS. A communication network (e.g., ARCnet) can link the EMS to the ECU, wherein the changes of the operating parameters input via the HMI are maintained over a power-cycle of the EMS. Further, changes of the operating parameters input via the HMI can be maintained even when communications over the communication network linking the engine.
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