Patent ID: 8816651
Filing Date: 2014-08-26
Classification: H02P

Abstract:
1. An engine-generator and load bank system comprising: an engine mechanically connected to and capable of driving an alternator; at least one load monitoring device in electrical communication with said output and load bank buses; a generator controller comprising a load dump output and a load enable output, said generator controller in electrical communication with said engine control module; a load bank controller comprising a load enable input, a load dump input, a load sensor, and at least one load step output; at least one load step contactor in electrical communication with said at least one load step output; and at least one load step resistor in electrical communication with said load bank bus by way of said at least one load step contactor; wherein said generator controller provides a control signal via said load enable output in at least one of the following cases: neglect and regeneration; and wherein said generator controller provides a control signal via said load dump output in case of a load spike.