Patent ID: 6624534
Filing Date: 2003-09-23
Classification: H02G

Abstract:
A power transfer arrangement for use in combination with a building electrical system interconnected with a utility power source, comprising:a generator for supplying auxiliary power; and a power transfer device interconnected with the building electrical system, wherein the power transfer device includes: one or more power supply wires interconnected with the generator for supplying power to the power transfer device from the generator; a power input indicating member including a visual output arrangement; and a current transformer interconnected with the power input indicating member, wherein the current transformer defines an opening; wherein at least one of the power supply wires of the power transfer device extends through the opening of the current transformer, wherein the current transformer interacts with current in the one or more power supply wires and provides an input to the power input indicating member to provide an indication of the amount of power supplied to the power transfer device from the generator.