Patent ID: 7353084
Filing Date: 2008-04-01
Classification: H02J,H02M

Abstract:
1. A generator controller, comprising: a processor; a first input configured to receive signals from a generator, the generator being an engine-driven power generator configured to generate and deliver 50 or 60 cycle alternating electrical current to a recreational vehicle; an output configured to send signals to the generator; a second input configured to receive signals from a plurality of operating condition sources; a memory accessible by the processor, the memory containing stored programming instructions operable by the processor to define an automatic mode of operation in which the processor operates to selectively start and stop the generator in accordance with stored parameters, and further to stop the generator upon receipt by the second input of a signal representative of an undesirable condition from at least one of the plurality of operating condition sources, the programming instructions further causing the processor to switch the controller to a manual mode of operation when the signal representative of an undesirable condition is received, whereby in the manual mode of operation the generator is operable under manual control, further whereby in the manual mode of operation the processor enables continued operation of the generator to produce the alternating electrical current even in the presence of the undesirable condition; the stored programming further enabling the processor to decode electronic indicators produced by the generator; and a display configured to present text messages related to the electronic indicators.