US20160048277A1 - Interactive Display for Power Quality Monitoring and Measuring Devices - Google Patents
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- the present disclosure relates generally to devices, systems, and interactive displays for power monitoring, control and measurement to prevent power interruptions or improve power quality through the use of an operator computer controlled interface. More specifically, this application concerns devices, methods, and displays that allow for the safe programming, monitoring, data logging, troubleshooting, repair and/or replacement of electrical equipment, such as touch display interfaces (TDIs) for use with transfer switch systems.
- TDIs touch display interfaces
- An automatic transfer switch is designed to provide a continuous source of power for critical loads by automatically transferring from a normal power source to an emergency power source when one or more predetermined events occur (e.g., the normal power source falls below a preset limit).
- Automatic transfer switches are in widespread use in, for example, airports, subways, schools, hospitals, military installations, industrial sites, and commercial buildings equipped with secondary power sources and where even brief power interruptions can be costly (or perhaps even life threatening).
- Transfer switches operate, for example, to transfer a power consuming load from a circuit with a normal power supply to a circuit with an auxiliary power supply.
- a transfer switch can control the electrical connection of utility power lines and the diesel generator to facility load buses.
- the transfer switch automatically starts a standby generator and connects the standby generator to the load bus upon loss of utility power.
- the transfer switch can automatically reconnect the utility power to the load bus if utility power is reestablished.
- a transfer switch may include a main transfer switch, a bypass feature, and many other related human interface features (e.g., scales, instructions, meters, push button, circuit breakers, manual operators, etc.).
- a bypass feature typically includes a secondary switching device (bypass switch) that can route power to the load in a fashion which circumvents the main transfer switch.
- This bypass feature allows, for example, (i) switch redundancy if a problem arises with the main transfer switch, (ii) exercising the main transfer switch without a load connection, and (iii) isolation for maintenance of the main transfer switch while ensuring the continuity of power to the load or loads.
- many times there are multiple user interface features provided on the transfer switch enclosure are multiple user interface features provided on the transfer switch enclosure.
- operator control elements could includes a bypass switch manual operation handle, an isolation handle, a controller user interface, and a schematic representation.
- transfer switch systems including a multitude of interrelated operator control elements have a number of advantages, there are certain perceived short comings of providing such an abundance of information from separate devices and indicators.
- transfer switches come in different sizes and are also offered in different types of enclosures.
- a graphical user interface In such a graphical user interface, a method for providing a graphical representation of a transfer switch system, the method comprising the steps of: providing a touch display interface and providing a transfer switch system main menu on the touch display interface.
- the transfer switch main menu comprising a plurality of activatable icons. Each activatable icon controls an appearance and/or a behavior of at least one operational parameter of the transfer switch system that is rendered on the graphical user interface.
- the method further includes the step of providing the plurality of activatable icons of the main menu in a plurality of touch display interface regions.
- the method may further comprise the step of providing a first plurality of activatable icons in a first touch display interface region.
- the first plurality of activatable icons comprise a graphical representation of a current operational state of the transfer switch system.
- the graphical representation of the current operational state of the transfer switch system provides a graphical illustration of a primary power source operably coupled to a load.
- the method further comprises the step of providing an activatable main menu icon in the first touch display region.
- the method further comprises the step of providing a second plurality of activatable icons in a second touch display interface region.
- the second plurality of activatable icons comprising at least one overview activatable icon, the overview activatable icon providing a graphical representation of an operational state of a transfer switch of the transfer switch system.
- the method may further include the step of providing a third plurality of activatable icons in a third touch display interface region.
- the third plurality of activatable icons comprising at least one settings icon.
- the at least one settings icon allowing the display to provide a graphical representation of at least one system component of the transfer switch system.
- the settings icon allows for the display to provide the graphical representation of at least one system component of the transfer switch system.
- the at least one system component may comprise the touch display interface.
- the at least one system component comprises a transfer switch controller of the transfer switch system.
- the at least one system component of the transfer switch system comprises a power quality meter of the transfer switch system.
- a computer-readable medium having stored thereon computer-readable information for performing the steps of providing a graphical representation of a transfer switch system on a touch display interface and providing a transfer switch system main menu on the touch display interface.
- the transfer switch main menu comprising a plurality of activatable icons, each activatable icon controlling an appearance and behavior of at least one operational parameter of the transfer switch system that is rendered on said graphical user interface.
- Other steps performed could include providing the plurality of activatable icons of the main menu in a plurality of touch display interface regions.
- the computer readable medium may further perform the step of providing a first plurality of activatable icons in a first touch display interface region.
- the first plurality of activatable icons comprising a graphical representation of a current operational state of the transfer switch system.
- the graphical representation of the current operational state of the transfer switch system may provide a graphical illustration of a primary power source and a load of the transfer switch system.
- FIG. 1 is a simplified block diagram of a transfer-switch system in which the proposed touch display interface methods and systems can be implemented.
- FIG. 2 is a simplified block diagram of a transfer-switch system controller for use with a transfer-switch system, such as the system illustrated in FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 3 is an illustration of an example touch digital interface for use with a transfer switch system, such as the transfer-switch system illustrated in FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 4 a perspective front view of the touch display interface of FIG. 4 where the second part is in the open position and supported by the swing brackets;
- FIG. 5 illustrates a perspective front view of the embodiment of FIG. 5 where the touch display interface is mounted to the front flat panel of an electrical enclosure and the second part of the interface is in the vertical closed position;
- FIG. 6 illustrates a perspective front view where the touch display interface is mounted to the front flat panel of an electrical enclosure and the second part of the interface is in the open position;
- FIG. 7 illustrates a perspective rear view of the embodiment of FIG. 2 where the touch display interface is shown mounted to the backside of the front flat panel of an electrical enclosure;
- FIG. 8 illustrates a perspective front view of the embodiment of FIG. 2 where the box portion of the first of the touch display interface is not shown and the electrical components are exposed;
- FIG. 9 illustrates a perspective front view of the embodiment of FIG. 2 showing the end caps removed that cover the locks that secure the second part in the vertical closed position;
- FIG. 10 illustrates a perspective rear view of the embodiment of FIG. 2 where the box portion of the first part of the touch display interface is shown removed exposing the electrical components contained therein;
- FIG. 11 illustrates an example main menu graphical user interface (GUI) associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by a touch display interface, such as the touch display interface illustrated in FIGS. 4-11 ;
- GUI graphical user interface
- FIG. 12A illustrates an example switch overview graphical user interface (GUI) associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the user interface;
- GUI graphical user interface
- FIG. 12B illustrates an example metering overview graphical user interface (GUI) associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the interface;
- GUI graphical user interface
- FIG. 12C illustrates an example power quality overview graphical user interface (GUI) associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the interface;
- GUI graphical user interface
- FIG. 13A illustrates an example voltage graphical user interface (GUI) associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the touch display interface;
- GUI graphical user interface
- FIG. 13B illustrates an example current graphical user interface (GUI) associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the touch display interface;
- GUI graphical user interface
- FIG. 13C illustrates an example power graphical user interface (GUI) associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the touch display interface;
- GUI power graphical user interface
- FIG. 14A illustrates an example trend chart graphical user interface (GUI) associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the touch display interface;
- GUI trend chart graphical user interface
- FIG. 14B illustrates an example harmonics chart graphical user interface (GUI) associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the touch display interface;
- GUI graphical user interface
- FIG. 14C illustrates an example statistics chart graphical user interface (GUI) associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the touch display interface;
- GUI graphical user interface
- FIG. 15A illustrates an example automatic transfer switch event graphical user interface (GUI) associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the touch display interface;
- GUI automatic transfer switch event graphical user interface
- FIG. 15B illustrates an example power quality management event graphical user interface (GUI) associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the touch display interface;
- GUI power quality management event graphical user interface
- FIG. 15C illustrates an example all event graphical user interface (GUI) associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the touch display interface;
- GUI graphical user interface
- FIG. 16 illustrates an example energy graphical user interface (GUI) associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the touch display interface;
- GUI energy graphical user interface
- FIG. 17A illustrates an example total harmonic distortion power quality graphical user interface (GUI) associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the touch display interface;
- GUI total harmonic distortion power quality graphical user interface
- FIG. 17B illustrates an example flicker and K-factor power quality graphical user interface (GUI) associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the touch display interface;
- GUI graphical user interface
- FIG. 17C illustrates an example crest factor and deviation power quality graphical user interface (GUI) associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the touch display interface;
- GUI crest factor and deviation power quality graphical user interface
- FIG. 18A illustrates an example digital input graphical user interface (GUI) associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the touch display interface;
- GUI digital input graphical user interface
- FIG. 18B illustrates an example digital output graphical user interface (GUI) associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the touch display interface;
- GUI digital output graphical user interface
- FIG. 18C illustrates an example analog input graphical user interface (GUI) associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the touch display interface;
- GUI graphical user interface
- FIG. 18D illustrates an example analog output graphical user interface (GUI) associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the touch display interface;
- GUI graphical user interface
- FIG. 18E illustrates an example relay output graphical user interface (GUI) associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the touch display interface;
- GUI relay output graphical user interface
- FIG. 18F illustrates an example temperature input graphical user interface (GUI) associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the touch display interface;
- GUI graphical user interface
- FIG. 19A illustrates an example notes display associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the touch display interface
- FIG. 19B illustrates another example notes display associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the touch display interface
- FIG. 19C illustrates another example notes display associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the touch display interface
- FIG. 20 illustrates an example setting display associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the touch display interface
- FIG. 21A illustrates an example controller setting information display associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the touch display interface
- FIG. 21B illustrates another example meter setting information display associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the touch display interface
- FIG. 21C illustrates another example display setting information display associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the touch display interface
- FIG. 22A illustrates an example configure device display associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the touch display interface
- FIG. 22B illustrates another example e-mail configure display associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the touch display interface
- FIG. 22C illustrates another example IP configure display associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the touch display interface
- FIG. 23 illustrates an example alarms display associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the touch display interface
- FIG. 24 illustrates an example alarms display associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the touch display interface
- FIG. 25A illustrates an example diagnostics log display associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the touch display interface
- FIG. 25B illustrates an example touch display interface events display associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the user interface
- FIG. 26A illustrates an example diagnostics log display associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the touch display interface
- FIG. 26B illustrates an example TDI events display associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the touch display interface
- FIG. 27A illustrates an example time sync display associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the touch display interface
- FIG. 27B illustrates another example time sync display associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the touch display interface
- FIG. 28 illustrates an example time sync display associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the touch display interface
- FIG. 29A illustrates an example standard timer display associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the touch display interface
- FIG. 29B illustrates an example pre-post timer display associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the touch display interface
- FIG. 30 illustrates an example standard timer display associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the touch display interface
- FIG. 31 illustrates an example pre-post timer display associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the touch display interface
- FIG. 32 illustrates an example controller settings display associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the touch display interface
- FIG. 33A illustrates an example analog input display associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the touch display interface
- FIG. 33B illustrates an example analog output display associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the touch display interface
- FIG. 34A illustrates an example temperature display associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the touch display interface
- FIG. 34B illustrates an example active alarm display associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the touch display interface
- FIG. 34C illustrates an example historical alarm display associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the touch display interface.
- FIG. 1 is a simplified block diagram of a transfer-switch system in which the proposed touch display interface methods and systems can be implemented. It should be understood, however, that numerous variations from the arrangement and functions shown are possible while remaining within the scope and spirit of the claims. For instance, elements may be added, removed, combined, distributed, substituted, re-positioned, re-ordered, or otherwise changed. Further, where this description refers to functions being carried out by an entity such as a user interface or transfer-switch controller, it will be understood that the entity can carry out the functions by itself or with the assistance of other entities, and through application of hardware, firmware and/or software logic. For instance, the entity may include a processor programmed with instructions to implement the functions described. Still further, it should be understood that all of the discussion above is considered part of this detailed disclosure.
- transfer switches typically contain numerous features, such as various functions, controls, settings, and capabilities.
- users are typically very cautious about exploring the features of a transfer switch. While a manual of the transfer switch may detail the complete operation of the transfer switch features, this may place a great burden on a user to read and understand the entire manual. Further, in many cases, a user may simply learn a small subset of transfer-switch operations, which may leave many operations of the transfer switch underutilized.
- the transfer-switch system 10 includes a transfer switch 2 that, for example, functions as a switch between a primary power source 3 and a backup, standby power source 5 .
- the transfer switch 2 includes a mechanical-switching mechanism 4 .
- the mechanical-switching mechanism 4 may be configured to operate automatically or manually or a combination of automatic and manual operation.
- the switch mode of the mechanical-switching mechanism 4 may be Open Transition (OT) or Closed Transition (CT).
- the transfer switch 2 can also include a backup-memory apparatus 6 and a transfer-switch control unit such as transfer-switch controller 8 .
- the mechanical-switching mechanism 4 , the memory apparatus 6 and the transfer-switch controller 8 may be coupled together by a system bus or other mechanism 11 .
- a wireless data channel may be provided.
- the transfer-switch system 10 may also comprise communication interface drivers 12 .
- the one or more communication interface drivers 12 may facilitate communication between components of the system 10 , communication between the system 10 and one or more devices of a system control center, and/or communication with one or more external parties.
- the system 10 may communicate using a Modbus driver or a controller area network (CAN) bus driver, or other communication interface driver.
- CAN controller area network
- Other communication interface drivers may also provide for communication using Modbus Ethernet, CANOpen, wired or wireless Ethernet, DeviceNet, ProfiBus, BACNet, ARCNet, ZigBee, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and other similar protocol structures.
- the controller 8 may be configured to provide an indication of data that is received by the primary or secondary power sources 3 , 5 to one or more subscribing parties based on subscription information for the subscribing parties that is stored in a database of the memory 6 and accessible by the controller 8 .
- subscription information for a given subscribing party may include one or more of an identification of the subscribing party, a communication type (e.g., Ethernet, wireless via Wi-Fi cloud service, etc.), and a notification frequency (e.g., how often to provide data to the subscribing party).
- the controller may be configured to provide an indication of data that is received by the primary or secondary power sources 3 , 5 to the subscribing party via an Ethernet port 14 .
- the Ethernet port may facilitate local management system interfacing via BACNet or Profinet protocols.
- the controller may be configured to provide an indication of data that is received by the controller 8 to the subscribing party via a wireless network controller 16 .
- the wireless network interface controller 16 may be coupled to a server in a network via a wireless access point.
- the wireless access point may include a wireless router that is coupled to a wired network (e.g., the Internet), or the wireless access point may be configured to connect to a wireless router.
- the wireless network interface controller 16 may utilize any type of wireless protocol such as Wi-Fi, Wireless Application Protocol (WAP), Bluetooth, etc.
- the wireless network interface controller 16 may include a wireless modem which utilizes a cellular communication system to communicate with a wired network.
- the wireless modem may be configured to communicate using GPRS, UMTS, HSPA, EVDO, WiMax, LTE, or other cellular communication protocols.
- the transfer-switch system 10 or at least one component of the transfer-switch system 10 may be configured to carry out various functions of the disclosed methods.
- transfer-switch controller 8 may be configured to carry out various functions of the disclosed methods.
- One of many possible embodiments will be described, however, this embodiment, which is specific to a transfer-switch controller, shall by no means be construed as limiting the many possible variations in design of each of the components of the disclosure.
- FIG. 2 is a simplified block diagram of the transfer-switch controller 8 showing some of the components that such a controller may include to facilitate implementation of the present methods.
- the transfer-switch controller 8 may include a processor 22 , data storage 24 , and communication interface 26 , all of which may be coupled together by a system bus or other mechanism 28 .
- processor 22 could be one or more general-purpose microprocessors and/or dedicated signal processors.
- Data storage 24 could be volatile and/or nonvolatile memory, such as flash memory.
- the transfer-switch controller 8 may communicate with entities of the transfer-switch system 10 , such as the mechanical-switching mechanism 4 and backup-memory apparatus 6 .
- Data storage 24 holds a set of logic (e.g., computer instructions) executable by processor 22 to carry out the various functions described herein and perhaps other functions.
- Data storage 24 may also have stored therein information regarding the transfer switch, including but not limited to videos or text about various features (e.g., functions, controls, settings and/or capabilities) of the transfer switch.
- one or more of the transfer-switch-controller functions can be carried out by firmware and/or hardware.
- communication interface 26 may include or be connected to a display 21 (e.g., a touch display interface and/or computer monitor).
- the transfer-switch controller 8 may display information regarding a feature of the transfer switch system 10 ( FIG. 1 ) via the display 21 .
- An example display is a color touch screen having at least a 7 inch display (measured diagonally).
- the touch display interface may, for example, utilize a 5-wire resistive touch screen. However, other example displays and/or touch screens are possible as well.
- the communication interface 28 may also be configured to generate audio signals, so as to provide transfer-switch information via audio signals.
- the transfer-switch controller 8 may include circuitry that allows the controller to generate an alarm signal either visually, audibly, through email, text message, etc. (or a combination of such methods) to notify a user that an issue or problem exists.
- FIG. 3 there is shown a touch display interface 30 , for use with a transfer switch system, such as the system 10 illustrated in FIG. 1 .
- the touch display interface is illustrated before it is mounted to the backside of the front panel of an electrical enclosure.
- the interface comprises a first part 31 and a second part 32 .
- the second part 32 has a front side 40 that has a display 43 , a first USB connection 45 , a second USB connection 46 , and push buttons 44 that are all accessible by an operator when positioned outside of the electrical enclosure.
- An Ethernet port may also be provided.
- the first part 31 comprises a box portion 51 that holds various electrical components, such as a CPU, circuit boards, and memory.
- FIG. 4 shows the second part 32 of the user interface 30 in a vertical open position.
- the display 43 comprises a touch-screen display that allows a user to view and enter input commands into the user interface device 30 by way of a plurality of graphical user interfaces.
- the user interface device 30 could be positioned either on the face of the transfer switch or, alternatively, remotely from the transfer switch such as in an operating control room.
- FIG. 4 shows the touch display interface 30 where the second part 32 is in an open position where two swing brackets 54 A,B support and hold the second part 32 at an angular position of about of 90 degrees relative to the first part 31 .
- an operator has disengaged locks 50 and 55 and the second part 32 has been subsequently pulled downward from the vertical closed position causing the swing brackets 54 A,B to pivot outwardly from within bracket slots 56 A,B.
- Bracket slots 56 A,B have enlarged openings 57 A,B, respectively in the upper portions of the slots and narrow openings 53 A,B in the lower portions of the slots 56 A,B.
- Swing brackets 54 A,B have a distal portion 63 A,B and a proximal portions 66 A,B.
- the distal portions 63 A,B are configured and sized to fit into the enlarged portions 57 A,B of slots 56 A,B, but are prevented from disengaging from the slots in lower portions 53 A,B, thus providing support for the second part 32 when in the open position as illustrated in FIG. 4 .
- the distal ends 63 A,B of swing brackets 54 A,B may comprise pins or other protrusions 58 A,B (see FIG. 8 ) that may be configured to project outwardly from the distal end a distance greater than the opening in the lower portions 53 A,B of slots 56 A,B.
- the first part 31 has at least two removable portions 27 and 28 .
- Portion 27 is configured as a housing or a box that holds electrical components that are electrically connected through a removable connector 70 shown in FIG. 8 shown as a ribbon wire or harness.
- This ribbon connector 70 releasably connects to terminal block 76 that is mounted on circuit board 29 that is fastened to portion 8 of the first part 31 .
- the second portion 28 of the first part 31 of the interface 30 comprises a frame member that mounts to a front surface of the box portion 27 .
- FIGS. 5 and 6 show the touch display interface 30 mounted to a flat front panel 20 of an electrical enclosure 60 in both the closed position and the open position ( FIG. 6 ).
- the electrical enclosure 60 comprises an enclosure for housing a transfer switch.
- the front panel 33 is exposed and accessible through cutout 64 in the front panel 20 of the electrical enclosure 60 .
- FIG. 5 shows, when the second part 32 of the touch display interface 30 is in the closed position the front side of the second part 32 including display 43 is general flush with the front panel 20 of the electrical enclosure and accessible by an operator using the interface 30 .
- FIG. 7 shows that the first part 1 is flush mounted to the backside of the flat front panel 20 of the electrical enclosure such that the box portion 7 projects or extends rearward into the enclosure.
- Box portion 7 of the first part 1 is attached to the backside of panel 20 through mounting tabs 21 .
- Box portion 7 also may comprise USB connections 45 and an Ethernet port 46 that allow electrical connectivity and communication with other electrical components housed within the electrical enclosure 60 ( FIG. 5 ), such as the typical components of a transfer switch (such as the transfer switch 2 illustrated in FIG. 1 ).
- FIG. 8 illustrates the first part 31 and second part 32 in a disconnected state. Swing brackets 54 A,B are used to connect to bracket connection 24 . In addition, the terminal block 76 is illustrated as being disconnected from the ribbon connector 70 . Circuit board 29 is attached to a portion of the first part 31 . Box portion 7 is not shown in FIG. 8 as it is removed from portion thus exposing electrical components 25 .
- FIG. 9 shows the touch display interface 30 in the closed position with end caps 86 A,B removed from front surfaces 31 on the front side of the second part. End caps 86 A,B are configured as removable covers that are attached through snap or compression connectors to flange surfaces 31 such that the locks 50 are covered.
- FIG. 10 shows the box portion 7 removed from portion 8 of the first part of the user interface 30 thereby exposing electrical components 95 and 98 . The box portion 7 is attached to portion 8 through connectors 33 and corresponding hole 32 .
- FIG. 11 illustrates an example main menu graphical user interface (GUI) 100 associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by a touch display interface, such as the touch display interface illustrated in FIGS. 4-11 .
- GUI graphical user interface
- this graphical user interface (GUI) 100 provides various visual methods of interacting, monitoring, controlling, and troubleshooting the automatic transfer switch system, including but not limited to the transfer switch, the power sources (both primary, secondary power sources, if provided), the backup power sources (i.e., generator set or sets), as well as the touch display interface itself.
- Such an interface utilizes various sorts of windows, navigation trays, icons, and other visual interactive graphics to assist the user, operator and/or service personnel of the display.
- the display includes various icons, navigation bars, visual indicators, and windows that may be used to represent various transfer switch system status, identifiers, alarms, and/or operating parameters.
- the exemplary display or interface illustrated in FIG. 11 comprises three main display regions 200 , 300 , and 400 .
- the first region 200 comprises a top navigation tray 202
- the second region 300 comprises a plurality of main icons 302 provided near a center of the display
- a third region 400 comprises a lower navigation tray 402 .
- the first display region 200 is provided along a top portion of the screen and may comprise various system status identifiers including a normal accepted icon 206 , a normal ok—load on normal icon 208 , and an emergency accepted icon 210 .
- these three visual indicators provided within this upper first display region 200 of the display provides a user with an operational overview of the transfer switch system.
- the first or primary power source (such as the primary power source 103 illustrated in FIG. 2 ) is illustrated as being normally connected to a normal load. Connection between the primary power source and the load may be represented by way of a connection icon 212 , visually illustrating that the primary source is properly connected to the load.
- the emergency power source e.g., the backup power source 105 illustrated in FIG. 2
- these three visual indicators provided in the first display region may be color coded so as to indicate normal status operation or perhaps emergency operation.
- these two icons may be presented in a green color whereas, the emergency power source (that is not operably coupled to the load) may be illustrated in an alternative color, such as red.
- each of the interfaces provided by the display will include these three system status identifiers 206 , 208 , 210 along a top portion of the display.
- the first display region 200 of FIG. 11 may also include a speaker icon 216 that is provided so as to indicate if sound is provided. This speaker icon 216 may also be used as a touch object to provide various squelch and/or audible alerts.
- the first display region 200 of the interface 100 illustrated in FIG. 11 further comprises a caution icon 220 .
- This caution icon 220 may be a flashing icon so as to indicate if an alarm has been activated. As just one example, if flashing, a user can activate this caution icon 220 and then the touch display interface will provide alarm data to the user.
- the first region 200 of the display 100 further comprises a main menu icon 226 . This main menu icon 226 allows the user to return back to the main menu, such as the main menu interface 100 illustrated in FIG. 11 .
- the second display region 300 of the illustrated interface 100 comprises a plurality (i.e., eight 8 (eight)) 302 of interactive main transfer switch system icons.
- These main transfer system icons are designated as: an overview icon 304 , a metering icon 306 , a charts icon 308 , an event log icon 310 , an energy icon 312 , a power quality icon 314 , an input/output icon 316 , and a notes icon 318 .
- Each of these main icons will be explained in greater detail herein.
- the third region 400 of the display further includes a navigation panel or navigation bar comprising a plurality of soft touch operable icons that are provided along a lower portion of the display.
- These additional icons include a settings icon 404 , a help icon 406 , a download logs icon 408 , and an admin logout icon 410 .
- this help icon 406 may be used to allow the user to access certain system operational information, such as one or more operating manuals for the transfer switch, the touch display interface, the transfer switch controller, and/or the power sources.
- the download logs icon 408 may be used to download certain data logs from the display interface to a remote data storage devices, such as via the touch display interface USB port as previously described with reference to FIGS. 2-10 .
- the admin logout icon 410 can be used to monitor and identify which users log into and out of the display interface and can control which users may make changes to either the operation and control of the transfer switch system components, such as changing security settings, installing software and/or hardware, who is allowed access to certain files and operational logs, etc.
- the display provides a plurality of active interfaces that allow access to various transfer switch system overview of operating parameters.
- one such display screen comprises an automatic transfer switch overview interface screen.
- a default automatic transfer switch overview screen is provided that illustrates a visual indication of the status of the transfer switch position.
- FIG. 12A illustrates an example switch overview interface 500 associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the user interface.
- this switch overview interface 500 illustrates a switch overview interface.
- this switch overview interface 500 provides a display of an overview status of the automatic transfer switch.
- the transfer switch of the illustrated transfer switch system presently resides in a normal position.
- a navigation bar 510 is provided containing various other overview soft touch interactive icons.
- the bottom navigation bar 510 comprises a switch overview button 515 , a metering overview button 520 , and a power quality overview button 520 .
- a transfer icon 530 may also be provided. The transfer icon 530 allows the user or operator of the touch display interface to initiate a transfer of the transfer switch.
- the switch overview interface 500 displays a visual indication of the load 540 , the normal 542 and the emergency line 544 .
- the normal 542 has been accepted and is therefore illustrated in green and the load 540 is connected to the normal and therefore also illustrated in green.
- the emergency 544 is also visually indicated and is indicated in red as the load is not switched over to emergency. If a user of the interface 500 were to activate the metering overview icon 520 , a metering overview interface will be presented.
- FIG. 12B illustrates an example metering overview interface 550 that is associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the user interface.
- this metering overview interface 550 displays certain key power meter parameters such as the Volts 552 , Amps 554 , Frequency (Hz) 556 , power factor PF 558 , Kilowatts (KW) 560 , KVAR 562 , KVA 564 , and total harmonic distortion (THD) 566 .
- Hz Frequency
- KVAR 562 Kilowatts
- KVA 564 total harmonic distortion
- TDD total harmonic distortion
- FIG. 12C illustrates an example power quality overview interface 600 associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the user interface.
- the power quality overview interface 600 illustrates certain power quality parameters of the transfer switch system. In one arrangement, such power quality parameters of the operating system may be collected from a power quality meter.
- this overview display 600 illustrates a utilization energy icon 602 , an energy icon 604 , along with other power quality events 606 .
- the utilization energy icon 602 may comprise a first bar icon 608 that can represent the maximum power provided by the transfer switch system and a second bar icon 610 that may represent the amount of power currently being generated by the system.
- An energy icon 604 may also be provided for displaying total amount of energy consumed by the load since a certain period of time (here, that period of time is illustrated as 10/08/14).
- the interface 600 may also provide power quality event information. Such information can also be monitored, recorded, and displayed in a number of different ways. For example, in this illustrated arrangement, the interface indicates that six (6) power quality events 612 have been recorded during a certain period of time. Such power quality events 612 may include certain power related events such as a low voltage, an under current event, or some other power quality type event that is not in conformance with certain standards. In addition, the power quality interface also indicates power quality status identifier 614 as being failed. In addition, the interface also indicates a power quality compliance measurement 616 as well. In addition, the power quality interface 600 may provide for a reset values icon 620 . Such an icon 620 can provide the user the ability to reset the power quality events. If a user of the interface 600 illustrated in FIG. 12C activates the menu icon 226 in the first region of the display, the user will be returned to the main menu interface 100 illustrated in FIG. 11 .
- one of the main icons comprises a metering icon 306 . If a user activates this icon 306 , a number of metering interfaces may be selectable.
- FIG. 13A illustrates an example system voltage interface 650 associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the user interface. As illustrated in FIG.
- various voltage parameters 652 are provided to a viewer of the interface including various line-to-line and line to neutral voltages V AB 654 , V BC , 656 , V CA , 658 , V avg 660 , and V AN , 662 V BN , 664 V CN , 666 and V avg 668 .
- a maximum value and a minimum value of each voltage parameter as well as the present value of each parameter may also be provided.
- the interface would appropriately change to show only the available measured parameters.
- buttons that are provided in a navigation bar provided along a bottom portion of the display: a voltage icon 670 , a current icon 672 , and a power icon 674 . If the user were to activate the current icon 672 , the display will provide the user with an interactive current interface.
- FIG. 13B illustrates an example current interface 700 associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the user interface.
- this example current interface 700 allows current information for each of the three phases of a three phase system to be displayed: for example, current information for Phase—A 702 , Phase B 704 , Phase C 706 , and the Neutral 708 .
- Information that can also be displayed includes the maximum and minimum currents as well as a present value of each phase and neutral current.
- a current unbalance display 710 , a maximum 712 , a minimum 714 , and a percent unbalance 716 can also be displayed.
- the three icons provided along the navigation bar located along the bottom portion of the display are the three icons provided along the navigation bar located along the bottom portion of the display: the voltage icon 670 , the current icon 672 , and the power icon 674 . If the user activates the power icon 674 within this navigation bar, a power interface will be viewable.
- FIG. 13C illustrates an example power interface 750 associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the user interface.
- system power information 752 may be viewable including the KW 754 , KVA 756 , KVAR 758 , and PF 760 for each of the various phases and neutrals of a three-phase system may be displayed: Phase A 770 ; Phase B 772 ; Phase C 774 and neutral 776 .
- Such a power interface 750 may be useful for system operators and users to determine if the system is in a balanced state.
- the main menu icon By activating the main menu icon, the user can be returned to the main menu interface 100 illustrated in FIG. 11 .
- FIG. 14A illustrates an example trend chart GUI 800 associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the user interface.
- this interface comprises a trend chart 802 that illustrates historical trend data for a plurality of operating parameters 804 .
- Such operating parameters may including system kilowatts (kW 806 , current (I) 808 , voltage (V) 810 , and frequency (Hz) 812 .
- These parameters may be represented by a plurality of activatable icons including kw, I, V, and Hz activatable icons provided along the left hand side of this trend chart 802 . If, for example, one of these parameter icons 806 , 808 , 810 , 812 is activated, certain stored trend data for this parameter can be graphically presented.
- voltage trend data 820 may be plotted on a time graph and can include a slider 824 .
- the display operator may move this slider from the left to the right and back again so as to allow a user to focus in on certain trend data that occurred at a specific time and/or day.
- the slider 824 has been moved to the right so as to correlate a specific time (14:30:54) on a specific date (10/08/2014). At this slider location, the trend data for this specific time on this specific date are noted.
- the x-axis 830 of the graph 802 represents a time variable provided in certain designated timing increments. These timing increments may be user definable and may be set. For example, a plurality of timing increment icons 840 are provided below the x axis including timing increment icons of 1 min, 1 hr, 6 hr, 12 hrs, 24 hrs, 1 wk, 2 wks and 4 wks. These activating timing icons allow the user to manipulate the graphical interface so as to illustrate the specific parameter (kW, I, V or Hz) over a specific time period (e.g., a 12 hour period).
- a specific time period e.g., a 12 hour period
- this trend data may be illustrated in multiple colors.
- Viewable in this interface 800 are three trend data icons that are provided along a bottom portion of the display: trends 842 , harmonics 844 , and statistics 846 . If the user activates the harmonics icon 844 within this navigation bar, a harmonics interface will be viewable.
- FIG. 14B illustrates an example harmonics chart interface 850 associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the user interface.
- two activatable icons are provided including one icon for current I 852 and another icon for voltage V 854 . Once activated, these icons will allow the user to view various harmonic related data for the various lines voltages V A 860 , V B 862 , and V C 864 as well as currents I A , I B , and I C (not illustrated).
- a slideable box 870 is provided which the user can slide from left to right within the interface in order to display the magnitude of specific harmonics.
- viewable in this interface 850 are three other activatable icons in the navigation bar provided along a bottom portion of the display: trends 842 , harmonics 844 , and statistics 846 . If the user activates the statistics icon 846 within this interface 850 , a statistics interface may be viewable.
- FIG. 14C illustrates an example statistics chart interface 900 associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the user interface.
- this interface 900 may be used to display certain statistics related to operating parameters of the systems.
- this interface 900 may be used to display operating parameters such as Normal Acceptable 902 , Emergency Acceptable 904 , Controls Energized 906 , Total Transfers 908 , and Transfers Due to Source Failure 910 . These statistics may be represented in days or other units.
- viewable in this display are the three icons provided in the navigation bar provided along a bottom portion of the display: trends 842 , harmonics 844 , and statistics 846 .
- FIGS. 14A-C if a user activates the main menu icon 226 in the first or upper region of the interface, the user will be returned to the main menu interface 100 illustrated in FIG. 11 .
- one of the main icons is the event log icon 310 . If a user activates this event log icon 310 , a number of event log interfaces become available for viewing and selection.
- FIG. 15A illustrates an example automatic transfer switch events interface 1000 associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the user interface. As illustrated, a type 1002 , a cause 1004 , and a date/time of event 1006 can be recorded and illustrated.
- the interface provides for viewing various pages of events.
- the interface comprises a page indicator 1010 that is provided along the right hand side of the display.
- the interface illustrated in FIG. 15A illustrates page 1 of 11 pages of events.
- the interface also provides for up and down arrows 1012 , 1013 so as to allow a user to scroll up or down to the first page or last page in the events list.
- the interface further provides for first and second page arrows 1014 , 1016 so as to allow a user to immediately jump up or down to the first page or last page in the events list.
- the digital display includes enough data storage memory to store up to 1,000 events.
- the events may be stored in a first in-first out arrangement. That is, the first event that occurs will be the first event that is removed from the memory stack, once filled.
- Alternative storage and stacking arrangements may also be provided.
- FIG. 15B illustrates an example power quality meter (PQM) events interface 1500 associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the user interface.
- PQM power quality meter
- Such power quality meter events may include a voltage dip, an over voltage, a voltage short interruption.
- the PQM interface allows for various pages of power quality meter events to be viewed. In this illustrated arrangement, two pages of power quality meter events may be viewed.
- FIG. 15C illustrates an example all events interface 2000 associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the user interface.
- a device 2002 e.g., a power quality meter, an automatic transfer switch
- a type 2004 e.g., a power quality meter, an automatic transfer switch
- a cause 2006 e.g., a date/time 2008 of all events
- power quality meter events include a voltage dip, an over voltage, a voltage short interruption.
- the display allows for various pages of all of the events to be viewed. In this arrangement, a total of 13 pages of events may be viewed (11 pages from ATS events— FIG. 15A along with two pages of power quality meter events— FIG. 15B ).
- FIG. 16 illustrates an example energy interface 2500 associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the user interface.
- a plurality of power source icons 2502 are provide along the left hand side of the display including icons for: normal 2504 , emergency 2506 , total 2508 , and since 2510 .
- a plurality of energy parameters 2600 may be provided including kilowatt hours (KWH) 2602 , kva hours (KVAH) 2604 , and kvar hours (KVARH) 2606 . These values may be user configurable. Generally, this energy interface 2500 may be used to determine how much energy is being consumed by the transfer switch system during a certain period of time. In addition, this energy interface 2500 can also provide a peak detector indicating the magnitude of, and the date when, a maximal demand value was recorded.
- the energy interface 2500 illustrated in FIG. 16 further includes a reset energy icon 2700 . This icon 2700 may be used to reset the various energy parameters.
- FIG. 17A illustrates an example total harmonic distortion power quality interface 3000 associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the user interface.
- This interface 3000 allows certain total harmonic distortion parameters to be viewed including current total harmonic distortion (THD %) 3002 and voltage total harmonic distortion (THD %) 3004 . These harmonic distortion parameters 3002 , 3004 may be viewed for each of the line current, neutral current, and phase voltages 3006 .
- This harmonic interface 3000 further comprises a navigation bar 3012 provided with three icons along a bottom portion of the display: a total harmonic distortion icon 3020 , a flicker and K-factor icon 3022 , and a crest factor and deviation icon 3024
- the interface illustrated in FIG. 17A further comprises a launch power quality (PQ) analytics icon 3026 .
- This analytics icon may be used to initiate third party software, such as third party software that may be used to analyze the various power parameters presented by the interface.
- FIG. 17B illustrates an example flicker and K-factor power quality interface 3500 associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the user interface.
- This interface 3500 allows the current K-factor 3502 and voltage flicker 3504 for the plurality of voltages and currents 3505 to be viewed. These operating characteristics can be viewed either line-to-line 3506 or line-to-neutral 3508 by activating a LL/LN icon 3510 .
- the voltage flicker indication may be presented for two distinct timer intervals, e.g., 10 minutes and 2 hours.
- the interface 3026 in FIG. 17B also comprises the launch power quality (PQ) analytics icon 3026 .
- PQ launch power quality
- FIG. 17C illustrates an example crest factor and deviation power quality interface 4000 associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the user interface.
- This interface 4000 allows the current crest factor 4002 and voltage crest factor 4004 and the voltage deviation 4006 to be viewed.
- These voltage crest factor 4004 operating characteristics can be viewed either line-to-line or line-to-neutral by activating the LL/LN icon 4010 .
- the voltage deviation 4006 operating characteristics can be viewed either line-to-line or line-to-neutral by activating the LL/LN icon 4012 .
- the interface in FIG. 17B also comprises the launch power quality (PQ) analytics icon 3026 .
- PQ launch power quality
- FIG. 18A illustrates an example digital input interface 4500 associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the user interface.
- a single digital input module 1 4502 is illustrated.
- more than one input module may be provided.
- a single digital input module 4502 may be provided for a single system.
- the digital input module 1 comprises a plurality of digital inputs 4504 , here 8 digital inputs (although more or less may be provided).
- Each digital input may comprise a signal indicator that can be used to indicate whether the digital input is either on or off.
- digital input 1 4510 comprises a signal indictor 4512 .
- the indicator may be grey if off and red if the input is on.
- Such a digital indictor may comprise an engine start digital input.
- On and off icons 4520 , 4524 graphical legends may also be provided noting the on and off state of each of the digital inputs.
- FIG. 18A illustrates a navigation bar 4600 that is provided near the bottom of the interface 4500 .
- This navigation bar 4600 comprises a plurality of interactive icons, including icons for: digital inputs 4602 , digital outputs 4604 , analog inputs 4606 , analog outputs 4608 , relay outputs 4610 , and temperature inputs 4612 .
- a digital output interface may be viewable.
- FIG. 18B illustrates an example digital outputs interface 5000 associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the user interface. As illustrated in FIG.
- a single digital output module 1 5002 is provided and this output module comprises a plurality of digital outputs 5004 . Again, more than one digital output module may be presented.
- Each digital output is provided with a signal identifier that identifies whether the output is either on or off along with a color indicator that also identifies whether the digital output is either on or off.
- digital output 1 5006 comprises a color indicator 5010 .
- Digital output control (on/off) is also provided by this interface. If the user activates the analog inputs icon 4606 within this interface 5000 , an analog input display may be viewable.
- FIG. 18C illustrates an example analog inputs interface 5500 with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the user interface.
- a plurality analog inputs 5504 for analog input module 1 5502 may be illustrated.
- the interface provides a bar graph with an accompanying magnitude displayed (i.e., 10 mA).
- a minimum input i.e., 4 mA
- a maximum input may be presented (i.e., 20 mA).
- FIG. 18D illustrates an example analog outputs interface 6000 associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the user interface.
- various analog output modules may be illustrated.
- analog output module 1 6502 is illustrated.
- a visual on-line or off-line indicator may be provided.
- a plurality (i.e., four) analog outputs 6504 for analog output module 1 6502 are provided.
- a minimum output i.e., 4 mA
- a maximum output may be presented (i.e., 20 mA).
- the user can set the actual output which is constrained between the minimum and the maximum range limits.
- FIG. 18E illustrates an example relay outputs interface 6500 associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the user interface.
- FIG. 18E illustrates an example relay outputs interface 6500 associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the user interface.
- three relay outputs 6504 , 6506 , 6508 for relay output module 1 6502 are illustrated.
- Each relay output is provided with a schematic icon illustrating whether the relay contacts reside in either a normally closed or a normally open circuit.
- relay output 1 and relay output 3 are normally open circuits (“NO”) whereas relay output 2 is a normally closed (“NC”) circuit.
- NO normally open circuits
- NC normally closed
- each relay output may be provided with a schematic representation indicating whether the relay output is either open or closed. For example, relay outputs 1 and 3 are illustrated as “OFF” whereas relay output 2 is illustrated as “ON” along with the on/off indication provided in the on state. This interface provides user control (on/off) of each relay output.
- FIG. 18F illustrates an example temperature inputs interface 7000 associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the user interface.
- this interface 7000 may be used to display various system temperatures.
- this interface 7000 may display a microprocessor temperature 7002 of the ATS controller and/or the temperature of a power supply 7010 of the ATS controller. Within these temperature ranges, a minimum and a maximum temperature for each device may be defined.
- the processor temperature 7002 may have a defined upper temperature limit of 43.00° C. and a lower temperature limitation of 42.00° C.
- the power supply may have an acceptable temperature range between an upper temperature of 62.00° C. and a lower operation temperature range of 61.00° C.
- real time temperature 7004 of the processor and a real time temperature 7012 the power supply may also be presented.
- FIG. 19A illustrates an example notes interface 7500 associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the user interface. This interface 7500 may be used for a user to input certain notes such as when the device was serviced or repaired. The title 7502 and author 7504 of the notes may also be input. As illustrated, this interface further comprises both an import notes 7520 and create note icons 7540 .
- the import notes 7520 allows a user to import notes from a remote source, such as a USB thumb drive.
- the create notes icon 7540 allows the user of the interface 7500 to create a note as described.
- FIG. 19B illustrates another example notes interface 8000 associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the user interface.
- This interface 8000 allows the author to create a note such as “replaced contacts as they were running hot” or “serviced circuit breaker” may be written.
- This interface 8000 also provides a line entry for the title of the note 8010 and author of the note 8020 .
- the date and time that the note was created and/or modified may also be provided 8030 .
- the save icon 8040 allows the newly created note to be save into memory.
- FIG. 19C illustrates another example notes interface 8500 associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the user interface, wherein the newly created note by way of the interface 8000 in FIG. 19B was created.
- FIGS. 19A-C if a user activates the main menu icon 226 , the user is returned back to the main menu interface 100 illustrated in FIG. 11 .
- one of the icons provided in a lower navigation bar 403 is a settings icon 404 .
- activation of this settings icon 404 allows the user of the touch display interface access to a plurality of settings for three of the main components of the transfer switch system: the touch display interface, the transfer switch controller, and the power quality meter.
- FIG. 20 illustrates an example setting interface 9000 associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the user interface.
- the settings interface 9000 includes the same normal accepted 206 , norm ok load on norm 208 , and emergency accepted 210 icons along the top portion of the settings interface as the main menu interface 100 illustrated in FIG. 11 .
- the settings interface 9000 comprises essentially three main settings regions: a first region entitled “Interface” 9010 which comprises a plurality of settings icons for the digital interface, a second region entitled “Controller” 9050 which comprises a plurality of setting icons for the transfer switch controller, and a third region entitled “Meter” 9100 which comprises a plurality of settings icons for the power quality meter.
- the settings interface 9000 further comprises a bottom region 9200 comprising a navigation bar that comprises a time, a date, and clock icon 9210 to indicate both the current time and date.
- the settings interface further comprises an about icon 9220 . If the user activates this about icon 9220 , general information regarding to the transfer switch controller, the power quality meter, and the touch display interface may be presented to the user.
- FIG. 21A illustrates an example controller information interface 9500 associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the user interface.
- various controller operation information may be viewed in this interface 9500 including the designated name of the controller 9502 , the software version of the controller 9504 , the type of the controller 9506 , the protocol of the controller 9508 , the controllers URL 9510 , the physical location of the controller 9512 , the date of software version contained on the controller 9514 , the address of the controller 9516 , and the IP address of the controller 9518 .
- various ratings of the controller may also be viewed. Such ratings information may include the nominal voltage 9530 , the nominal frequency of the controller 9532 , the phase rotation 9534 and the number of phases 9540 .
- Viewable in this interface 9500 are also four icons provided in the lower display region where a navigation bar is provided. These icons include: a back icon 9560 , a controller information icon 9562 , a meter information icon 9564 , a display information icon 9566 , and an update icon 9568 . If the user of the interface 9500 were to activate the back icon 9560 , the user would be returned back to the settings interface 9000 illustrated in FIG. 20 . Alternatively, if the user of the interface 9500 were to activate the meter info icon 9564 , meter information would be provided to the user by way of another interface.
- FIG. 21B illustrates another example power quality meter information interface 9600 associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the user interface.
- general power quality meter information would be presented to the user including the designated name of the power quality meter 9602 , the type of the power quality meter 9604 , the protocol of the meter 9606 , the URL of the power quality meter 9608 , the location of the power quality meter 9610 , the address of the power quality meter 9612 , and the IP address of the power quality meter 9614 .
- the user of the interface were to activate the display information icon 9566 located in the bottom navigation tray, display information would be provided to the user by way of yet another interface.
- FIG. 21C illustrates another example touch display information interface 9700 associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the user interface.
- general display information that can be viewed could include the software version 9702 , the part number 9704 , the sales order number 9706 , the serial number 9708 , the IP address 9710 , and the software release date 9712 . If the user of the meter information GUI were to activate the back icon 9562 in the lower navigation bar, the user would return back to the settings interface 9000 illustrated in FIG. 20 .
- one of the interface icons is a connectivity icon 9012 .
- activation of this connectivity icon allows the user of the digital interface to access to a plurality of connection parameters for the digital interface.
- FIG. 22A illustrates an example configure device connectivity interface 9800 associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by way of the interface. As illustrated, this connectivity interface relates to establishing certain configuration parameters of the digital interface.
- Such configuration parameters may include, but are not limited to, the system identifier or name of the digital interface 9802 , an IP address of the digital interface 9804 , a meter type 9806 (e.g., a power meter), a power quality meter IP address 9808 (for the selected meter type), a nominal current 9810 , a location of the digital interface 9812 , a port number 9814 , a power quality meter type 9816 , and power quality port number 9818 .
- the user of the connectivity interface illustrated in FIG. 22A activates the e-mail configuration icon 9565 provided in the lower navigation tray, configuration information for a system e-mail would be provided to the user.
- FIG. 22B illustrates an example e-mail configure interface 9900 associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the user interface.
- this e-mail configuration interface 9900 allows a user to set up certain email configuration parameters.
- email configuration parameters may include a designation of an outgoing mail server 9902 , an outgoing email identification address 9904 , a SMTP server authentication type 9906 , and a user name 9908 and password 9910 . If the user of this interface were to activate the IP configuration icon 9566 in the lower navigation tray, the user of the interface of FIG. 22B would be provided an IP configuration interface.
- FIG. 22C illustrates an example IP configuration interface 9950 associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the user interface.
- an IP configuration interface 9950 allows the user to set up and establish a plurality of IP configuration parameters.
- IP configuration parameters of the digital interface may include an IP address 9952 , a subnet mask 9954 , a DNS server 9956 , a MAC address 9958 , and a default gateway 9960 . If the user of the digital interface were to activate the back icon 9650 of the interface 9950 illustrated in FIG. 22C , the user would be returned to the settings interface illustrated in FIG. 20 .
- FIG. 23 illustrates an example alarm interface 10 , 000 associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the user interface.
- the alarm interface 10 , 000 includes three separate display regions: a details region 10 , 010 , a parameter name region 10 , 020 , and an enable region 10 , 030 .
- the details regions may be used to provide the user with certain details of a specific alarm that has been user selected.
- the parameter name that has been user selected is an “Emrg Source Acceptable” alarm and this alarm has been disabled.
- the interface also allows a user to enable this alarm and define the selected parameter is either “True” or “False.”
- the Details region of this interface also allows a user to define the displayed name of the alarm, here it has been defined as “Emergency Source Acceptable.”
- the details region further allows the user to define the severity of the alarm, such as either severe, critical, minor, or nuisance.
- the details region of the interface allows the user to set an alarm notification, such notification may occur by way of an audible indication, or an email alert.
- the display can also provide multiple alarm identifications, such as automatic transfer switch engine running, normal power source acceptable, and transfer switch locked out if alarm is active. If the user of the digital interface alarm interface activates the back icon, the user is returned to the settings interface 9000 illustrated in FIG. 20 .
- one of the interface icons is a general settings icon 9016 .
- activation of this general settings icon 9016 allows the digital interface user access to various general settings for the digital interface of the transfer switch system.
- FIG. 24 illustrates an example general settings interface 10 , 100 for the digital interface and associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the user interface.
- this interface includes various settings for the touch display interface such as a require password for local control 10 , 102 , a remote control lockout 10 , 104 , a local control lockout 10 , 106 , a monitor user pin number 10 , 108 , and a turn off backlight after minutes 10 , 110 .
- An edit icon 10 , 120 is also included which allows the user of the interface to edit the information contained within this display. If the user of the general settings interface were to activate the back icon 10 , 130 , the user would be returned back to the settings interface 9000 illustrated in FIG. 20 .
- FIG. 25A illustrates an example diagnostics log interface 10 , 200 associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the user interface.
- this log interface provides user access to system diagnostic information such as the diagnostic details 10 , 202 , the diagnostic identification 10 , 204 , when the diagnostic event occurred 10 , 206 and the type of error 10 , 208 .
- system diagnostic information such as the diagnostic details 10 , 202 , the diagnostic identification 10 , 204 , when the diagnostic event occurred 10 , 206 and the type of error 10 , 208 .
- FIG. 25A illustrates an example touch display interface events interface 10 , 300 associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the user interface. If the user of this interface were to activate the back icon 10 , 210 , the user would be returned to the settings interface 9000 illustrated in FIG. 20 .
- one of the interface icons is an access management icon 9020 . Generally, activation of this access management icon 9020 provides the user with information as to certain transfer switch system access information.
- FIG. 26A illustrates an example access management interface 10 , 400 that is associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the user interface.
- this interface allows user access to information to be configured, changed, and/or edited.
- this interface comprises four regions of user information including: a first region identified as a first name 10 , 402 , a second region identified as a last name 10 , 404 , a third region identified as a role name 10 , 406 , and a fourth region identified as edit details 10 , 408 .
- the role name of each user may be associated with a certain level of privileges such as an administrator with a high level of system privileges or perhaps just an operator of the device with a lower level of system privileges.
- FIG. 26B illustrates an example edit users interface associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the user interface.
- various interactive icons are provided including, a user name 10 , 502 , a user name PIN 10 , 504 , a first name 10 , 506 , a last name 10 , 508 and an electronic mail address 10 , 510 .
- a role icon 10 , 512 can be provided that can be used to identify or select a specific role of the new user (e.g., administrator, user, operator).
- an email on alarms box 10 , 514 may be provided that allows the user to tick the alarms box, thereby enabling email notification to the new user upon an alarm.
- the user can cancel the new entry 10 , 522 , can delete a specific user 10 , 524 , or update data 10 , 526 entered into the interface 10 , 500 .
- FIG. 27A illustrates an example time sync interface 10 , 600 associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the user interface.
- this interface allows the user to set a synchronous mode 10 , 602 to either network time protocol (NTP) 10 , 604 or Manual 10 , 606 and also allows the user to identify an IP Address 10 , 608 .
- NTP network time protocol
- a bottom tray 10 , 610 also provides the user the opportunity to either cancel or save the information entered into this interface 10 , 600 .
- FIG. 27B illustrates an example manual time sync interface 10 , 700 associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the user interface.
- this interface 10 , 700 provides a plurality of activatable icons for a sync mode 10 , 702 , a date 10 , 704 , and a time format 10 , 706 .
- the manual time sync interface 10 , 700 includes a user settable time sync 10 , 716 that allows a user to set a specific time (hours 10 , 718 , minutes 10 , 720 , and seconds 10 , 722 ) for synchronization.
- a top row of up buttons 10 , 724 can be used to increase the hour, minute and second settings while a bottom row of down buttons 10 , 726 can be used to decrease the hour, minute, and second settings.
- a bottom tray 10 , 710 also provides the user the opportunity to either cancel 10 , 712 or save 10 , 714 the information entered into this interface.
- the second region 9050 of the interface 9000 relates to certain transfer switch controller operational information.
- a controller pickup and dropout icon 9052 is provided. If a user activates this pickup and dropout icon 9052 , the user would be presented with an interface that allows pickup and dropout information for the transfer switch controller to be set, entered, and modified.
- FIG. 28 illustrates an example pickup and dropout interface 10 , 800 associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the user interface.
- the pickup (i.e., reset) and dropout (i.e., trip) information may include settings that enable a proper transfer between the utility power source and the backup emergency generator.
- interface normal parameters 10 , 802 and emergency parameters 10 , 804 may also be provided.
- the pickup and dropout interface further comprises an edit icon 10 , 822 that allows a user to edit these illustrated parameters. Activating the back icon in the lower region of the interface allows the user to return to the settings interface as illustrated in FIG. 20 .
- the settings interface further includes a controller timers icon 9054 . Once activated, this controller timers icon 9054 allows a user to set certain transfer switch system timers.
- FIG. 29A illustrates an example standard controller timer interface 10 , 900 associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the user interface.
- the various standard timers that may be defined include: an engine start delay after source failure 10 , 902 ; a retransfer delay on source failure 10 , 904 ; a transfer delay once emergency source is available 10 , 906 ; a retransfer delay during transfer test 10 , 908 ; a retransfer delay if emergency source fails 10 , 910 ; and an engine cool down timer 10 , 912 .
- the minutes and seconds for timeout may also be provided.
- These standard timers and their respective timeouts can be edited by a user by using the edit icon provided along a bottom region of the interface.
- a back icon 10 , 922 a standard icon 10 , 924 , and a pre/post signal icon 10 , 926 . If the user activates the back icon 10 , 922 , the user will be returned back to the settings interface illustrated in FIG. 20 . If the user activates the pre/post icon 10 , 926 , the user will be provided with a pre/post signal interface.
- FIG. 29B illustrates an example pre-post timer interface 11 , 000 associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the user interface.
- this interface 11 , 000 comprises essentially two interface regions: a first region 11 , 002 comprising normal to emergency transfer signals and a second region 11 , 004 comprising emergency to normal retransfer signals.
- Each region comprises certain parameters including a pre-transfer signal 11 , 006 , a post transfer signal 11 , 008 , and a bypass on normal source failure signal 11 , 010 . If the user activates the back icon 10 , 922 , the user will be transferred back to the settings interface illustrated in FIG. 20 .
- FIG. 30 illustrates an example standard timer interface 11 , 100 associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the user interface.
- This interface essentially comprises three regions: a first region for listing standard controller features 11 , 102 , a second region for listing in phase features 11 , 104 , and a third region for listing load shed features 11 , 106 .
- the user can set certain standard features of the controller including features such as commit to transfer once engine starts 11 , 108 and phase rotation monitoring mode 11 , 110 .
- the user can set certain load shed features such as shed in phase 11 , 112 , disconnect during shed (failure) 11 , 114 , disconnect during shed (test) 11 , 116 , and select in-phase delay 11 , 118 .
- various in-phase features may be set including in phase monitor enabled 11 , 124 and in phase transition activation delay during failure 11 , 126 .
- Activating the back icon 11 , 120 allows the user of the digital display to return to the settings interface illustrated in FIG. 20 .
- FIG. 31 illustrates an example engine exerciser interface 11 , 200 associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the user interface.
- the interface includes a pull down menu 11 , 202 that contains a plurality of engine exerciser schedules 11 , 204 .
- the pull down menu 11 , 202 may contain up to seven different engine exerciser programmable schedules.
- the first schedule number 1 is illustrated in FIG. 31 .
- the user can set the schedule by ticking a box 11 , 206 next to schedule enabled.
- the schedule allows the day 11 , 208 of the week to be chosen, the actual start time 11 , 210 , and the run duration 11 , 216 .
- the interface further allows the user to tick a box 11 , 214 next to a with load transfer icon 11 , 212 so that the engine is exercised with a load and can also set the schedule to run every week or alternative weeks.
- Activating the back key 11 , 218 in this interface also returns the user back to the settings interface of FIG. 20 .
- FIG. 32 illustrates an example controller settings interface 11 , 300 associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the user interface.
- This controller settings interface 11 , 300 allows the user to change or alter certain controller settings such as a device name 11 , 302 , a device location 11 , 304 , a PT ratio 11 , 306 , an emergency source name 11 , 308 , a normal source name 11 , 310 , and a load name 11 , 312 by way of the edit icon 11 , 320 .
- Activating the back key 11 , 322 in this interface also returns the user back to the settings interface of FIG. 20 .
- the settings menu comprises three general settings regions: a first region for the digital interface 9010 , a second region for the controller 9050 , and a third region for the power quality meter 9100 .
- one of the power quality meter icons within the third region is an IO settings icon 9102 that allows access to an IO settings interface.
- Such an IO settings interface may be used for setting various parameters for analog inputs and analog outputs for the meter.
- FIG. 33A illustrates an example IO settings icon interface 11 , 400 associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the user interface.
- the IO settings interface includes four general columns including a name column 11 , 402 , a minimum column 11 , 404 , a maximum column 11 , 406 and a unit column 11 , 408 .
- a first analog input for the meter includes “Analog Input 1 ” 11 , 410 which comprises a 4-20 mA input 11 , 412 .
- the various names of the inputs e.g., Analog Input 1
- the min and max settings as well as the units for each input can be edited or revised by the user activating the edit icon 11 , 414 .
- the interface further comprises a navigation tray 11 , 416 that includes a back icon 11 , 418 , an analog input icon 11 , 420 , and an analog output icon 11 , 422 . If the user activates the analog output icon 11 , 422 , an analog output interface will be provided.
- FIG. 33B illustrates an example analog output interface 11 , 500 associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the user interface.
- the IO settings interface 11 , 500 includes four general columns including a name column 11 , 502 , a minimum column 11 , 504 , a maximum column 11 , 506 and a unit column 11 , 508 .
- a first analog output 11 , 510 for the meter includes an “Analog Output 1 ” 11 , 512 which comprises a 4-20 mA output 11 , 514 .
- the various names of the outputs (e.g., Analog Output 1 ), the min and max settings as well as the units for each output can be edited or revised by the user activating the edit icon.
- the interface further comprises a navigation tray 11 , 516 that includes a back icon 11 , 418 , an analog input icon 11 , 420 , and an analog output icon 11 , 422 . If the user activates the back icon 11 , 418 the main settings interface 9000 as illustrated in FIG. 20 will be provided.
- the main settings interface 9000 includes a metering settings icon 9104 . If a user activates this metering settings icon, a temperature interface will be provided.
- FIG. 34A illustrates an example temperature interface 11 , 600 associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the user interface. This interface allows a user to define a temperature unit and also establish a CT Ratio 11 , 602 . Activating the back icon 11 , 604 allows the user to return to the settings interface 9000 illustrated in FIG. 20 .
- FIG. 34B illustrates an example active alarm interface 11 , 700 associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the user interface.
- This active alarms interface 11 , 700 includes an acknowledgement column 11 , 702 , an alarm name column 11 , 704 , and an occurred column 11 , 706 .
- the acknowledgement column 11 , 702 provides a control to discretely acknowledge individual alarms.
- the alarm name 11 , 704 basically describes the type of alarm and the occurred column identifies when the alarm was triggered.
- a navigation tray 11 , 710 includes a back icon 11 , 712 , an active alarm icon 11 , 714 , a historical alarm icon 11 , 716 , along with an apply filter icon 11 , 718 and an acknowledge all alarms icon 11 , 720 .
- FIG. 34C illustrates an example historical alarm interface 11 , 800 associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the user interface.
- This historical alarms interface 11 , 800 includes an acknowledgement column 11 , 806 an alarm name column 11 , 804 , and a details column 11 , 802
- the acknowledgement column 11 , 806 provides a control to discretely acknowledge individual alarms.
- the alarm name 11 , 804 basically describes the type of alarm and the details column 11 , 802 provides various details of the occurrence of the alarm.
- a navigation tray 11 , 810 includes a back icon, an active alarm icon, a historical alarm icon, along with an apply filter icon and an acknowledge all alarms icon.
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Description
- This application claims priority under Section 119(e) to US Provisional Patent Application No. 62/038,676 filed Aug. 18, 2014 the content of which is entirely incorporated herein by reference.
- Unless otherwise indicated herein, the materials described in this section are not prior art to the claims in this application and are not admitted to be prior art by inclusion in this section.
- The present disclosure relates generally to devices, systems, and interactive displays for power monitoring, control and measurement to prevent power interruptions or improve power quality through the use of an operator computer controlled interface. More specifically, this application concerns devices, methods, and displays that allow for the safe programming, monitoring, data logging, troubleshooting, repair and/or replacement of electrical equipment, such as touch display interfaces (TDIs) for use with transfer switch systems.
- An automatic transfer switch (ATS) is designed to provide a continuous source of power for critical loads by automatically transferring from a normal power source to an emergency power source when one or more predetermined events occur (e.g., the normal power source falls below a preset limit). Automatic transfer switches are in widespread use in, for example, airports, subways, schools, hospitals, military installations, industrial sites, and commercial buildings equipped with secondary power sources and where even brief power interruptions can be costly (or perhaps even life threatening). Transfer switches operate, for example, to transfer a power consuming load from a circuit with a normal power supply to a circuit with an auxiliary power supply. For instance, a transfer switch can control the electrical connection of utility power lines and the diesel generator to facility load buses. In certain installations, the transfer switch automatically starts a standby generator and connects the standby generator to the load bus upon loss of utility power. In addition, the transfer switch can automatically reconnect the utility power to the load bus if utility power is reestablished.
- In an example, a transfer switch may include a main transfer switch, a bypass feature, and many other related human interface features (e.g., scales, instructions, meters, push button, circuit breakers, manual operators, etc.). For example, a bypass feature typically includes a secondary switching device (bypass switch) that can route power to the load in a fashion which circumvents the main transfer switch. This bypass feature allows, for example, (i) switch redundancy if a problem arises with the main transfer switch, (ii) exercising the main transfer switch without a load connection, and (iii) isolation for maintenance of the main transfer switch while ensuring the continuity of power to the load or loads. As such, many times there are multiple user interface features provided on the transfer switch enclosure. In some typical applications, such operator control elements could includes a bypass switch manual operation handle, an isolation handle, a controller user interface, and a schematic representation. Although such known transfer switch systems including a multitude of interrelated operator control elements have a number of advantages, there are certain perceived short comings of providing such an abundance of information from separate devices and indicators.
- For example, many times, for an unsophisticated user of the transfer switch there can be an abundance of information being presented by the various meters and switches by providing a sensory overload, given that perhaps one or more alarms are going off. In addition, with the various lights and meters, often times, it is not easy to understand which component part is generating the alarm and therefore it might be difficult to understand which component part of the transfer switch is the cause of the alarm. Causing further potential confusion is that there is a potential problem of falsely designating system problems given multiple lights and human interface components.
- In addition, from a manufacturing standpoint, there is general manufacturing and cost burden to stock and manufacture a broad transfer switch product family having different sized enclosures, panels, and different human interface components and therefore requirements. For example, transfer switches come in different sizes and are also offered in different types of enclosures.
- There is, therefore, a general need for a less complex manner of programming, understanding, and maintaining a transfer switch. There is, also therefore, a general need for a less costly method of manufacturing a transfer switch.
- In one arrangement, a graphical user interface is provided. In such a graphical user interface, a method for providing a graphical representation of a transfer switch system, the method comprising the steps of: providing a touch display interface and providing a transfer switch system main menu on the touch display interface. The transfer switch main menu comprising a plurality of activatable icons. Each activatable icon controls an appearance and/or a behavior of at least one operational parameter of the transfer switch system that is rendered on the graphical user interface. The method further includes the step of providing the plurality of activatable icons of the main menu in a plurality of touch display interface regions.
- The method may further comprise the step of providing a first plurality of activatable icons in a first touch display interface region. The first plurality of activatable icons comprise a graphical representation of a current operational state of the transfer switch system. The graphical representation of the current operational state of the transfer switch system provides a graphical illustration of a primary power source operably coupled to a load.
- In one arrangement, the method further comprises the step of providing an activatable main menu icon in the first touch display region. In another arrangement, the method further comprises the step of providing a second plurality of activatable icons in a second touch display interface region. The second plurality of activatable icons comprising at least one overview activatable icon, the overview activatable icon providing a graphical representation of an operational state of a transfer switch of the transfer switch system.
- In another arrangement, the method may further include the step of providing a third plurality of activatable icons in a third touch display interface region. The third plurality of activatable icons comprising at least one settings icon. The at least one settings icon allowing the display to provide a graphical representation of at least one system component of the transfer switch system. For example, in one arrangement, the settings icon allows for the display to provide the graphical representation of at least one system component of the transfer switch system. The at least one system component may comprise the touch display interface. Alternatively, the at least one system component comprises a transfer switch controller of the transfer switch system. In yet another alternative arrangement, the at least one system component of the transfer switch system comprises a power quality meter of the transfer switch system.
- In yet another arrangement, a computer-readable medium having stored thereon computer-readable information for performing the steps of providing a graphical representation of a transfer switch system on a touch display interface and providing a transfer switch system main menu on the touch display interface. The transfer switch main menu comprising a plurality of activatable icons, each activatable icon controlling an appearance and behavior of at least one operational parameter of the transfer switch system that is rendered on said graphical user interface. Other steps performed could include providing the plurality of activatable icons of the main menu in a plurality of touch display interface regions.
- In one preferred arrangement, the computer readable medium may further perform the step of providing a first plurality of activatable icons in a first touch display interface region. The first plurality of activatable icons comprising a graphical representation of a current operational state of the transfer switch system. The graphical representation of the current operational state of the transfer switch system may provide a graphical illustration of a primary power source and a load of the transfer switch system.
- These and other embodiments will become more apparent from a detailed description presented below.
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FIG. 1 is a simplified block diagram of a transfer-switch system in which the proposed touch display interface methods and systems can be implemented. -
FIG. 2 is a simplified block diagram of a transfer-switch system controller for use with a transfer-switch system, such as the system illustrated inFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 3 is an illustration of an example touch digital interface for use with a transfer switch system, such as the transfer-switch system illustrated inFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 4 a perspective front view of the touch display interface ofFIG. 4 where the second part is in the open position and supported by the swing brackets; -
FIG. 5 illustrates a perspective front view of the embodiment ofFIG. 5 where the touch display interface is mounted to the front flat panel of an electrical enclosure and the second part of the interface is in the vertical closed position; -
FIG. 6 illustrates a perspective front view where the touch display interface is mounted to the front flat panel of an electrical enclosure and the second part of the interface is in the open position; -
FIG. 7 illustrates a perspective rear view of the embodiment ofFIG. 2 where the touch display interface is shown mounted to the backside of the front flat panel of an electrical enclosure; -
FIG. 8 illustrates a perspective front view of the embodiment ofFIG. 2 where the box portion of the first of the touch display interface is not shown and the electrical components are exposed; -
FIG. 9 illustrates a perspective front view of the embodiment ofFIG. 2 showing the end caps removed that cover the locks that secure the second part in the vertical closed position; and -
FIG. 10 illustrates a perspective rear view of the embodiment ofFIG. 2 where the box portion of the first part of the touch display interface is shown removed exposing the electrical components contained therein; -
FIG. 11 illustrates an example main menu graphical user interface (GUI) associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by a touch display interface, such as the touch display interface illustrated inFIGS. 4-11 ; -
FIG. 12A illustrates an example switch overview graphical user interface (GUI) associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the user interface; -
FIG. 12B illustrates an example metering overview graphical user interface (GUI) associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the interface; -
FIG. 12C illustrates an example power quality overview graphical user interface (GUI) associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the interface; -
FIG. 13A illustrates an example voltage graphical user interface (GUI) associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the touch display interface; -
FIG. 13B illustrates an example current graphical user interface (GUI) associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the touch display interface; -
FIG. 13C illustrates an example power graphical user interface (GUI) associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the touch display interface; -
FIG. 14A illustrates an example trend chart graphical user interface (GUI) associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the touch display interface; -
FIG. 14B illustrates an example harmonics chart graphical user interface (GUI) associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the touch display interface; -
FIG. 14C illustrates an example statistics chart graphical user interface (GUI) associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the touch display interface; -
FIG. 15A illustrates an example automatic transfer switch event graphical user interface (GUI) associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the touch display interface; -
FIG. 15B illustrates an example power quality management event graphical user interface (GUI) associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the touch display interface; -
FIG. 15C illustrates an example all event graphical user interface (GUI) associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the touch display interface; -
FIG. 16 illustrates an example energy graphical user interface (GUI) associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the touch display interface; -
FIG. 17A illustrates an example total harmonic distortion power quality graphical user interface (GUI) associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the touch display interface; -
FIG. 17B illustrates an example flicker and K-factor power quality graphical user interface (GUI) associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the touch display interface; -
FIG. 17C illustrates an example crest factor and deviation power quality graphical user interface (GUI) associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the touch display interface; -
FIG. 18A illustrates an example digital input graphical user interface (GUI) associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the touch display interface; -
FIG. 18B illustrates an example digital output graphical user interface (GUI) associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the touch display interface; -
FIG. 18C illustrates an example analog input graphical user interface (GUI) associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the touch display interface; -
FIG. 18D illustrates an example analog output graphical user interface (GUI) associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the touch display interface; -
FIG. 18E illustrates an example relay output graphical user interface (GUI) associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the touch display interface; -
FIG. 18F illustrates an example temperature input graphical user interface (GUI) associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the touch display interface; -
FIG. 19A illustrates an example notes display associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the touch display interface; -
FIG. 19B illustrates another example notes display associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the touch display interface; -
FIG. 19C illustrates another example notes display associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the touch display interface; -
FIG. 20 illustrates an example setting display associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the touch display interface; -
FIG. 21A illustrates an example controller setting information display associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the touch display interface; -
FIG. 21B illustrates another example meter setting information display associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the touch display interface; -
FIG. 21C illustrates another example display setting information display associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the touch display interface; -
FIG. 22A illustrates an example configure device display associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the touch display interface; -
FIG. 22B illustrates another example e-mail configure display associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the touch display interface; -
FIG. 22C illustrates another example IP configure display associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the touch display interface; -
FIG. 23 illustrates an example alarms display associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the touch display interface; -
FIG. 24 illustrates an example alarms display associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the touch display interface; -
FIG. 25A illustrates an example diagnostics log display associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the touch display interface; -
FIG. 25B illustrates an example touch display interface events display associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the user interface; -
FIG. 26A illustrates an example diagnostics log display associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the touch display interface; -
FIG. 26B illustrates an example TDI events display associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the touch display interface; -
FIG. 27A illustrates an example time sync display associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the touch display interface; -
FIG. 27B illustrates another example time sync display associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the touch display interface; -
FIG. 28 illustrates an example time sync display associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the touch display interface; -
FIG. 29A illustrates an example standard timer display associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the touch display interface; -
FIG. 29B illustrates an example pre-post timer display associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the touch display interface; -
FIG. 30 illustrates an example standard timer display associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the touch display interface; -
FIG. 31 illustrates an example pre-post timer display associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the touch display interface; -
FIG. 32 illustrates an example controller settings display associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the touch display interface; -
FIG. 33A illustrates an example analog input display associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the touch display interface; -
FIG. 33B illustrates an example analog output display associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the touch display interface; -
FIG. 34A illustrates an example temperature display associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the touch display interface; -
FIG. 34B illustrates an example active alarm display associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the touch display interface; and -
FIG. 34C illustrates an example historical alarm display associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the touch display interface. - In the following detailed description, reference is made to the accompanying drawings, which form a part hereof. In the drawings, similar symbols typically identify similar components, unless context dictates otherwise. The illustrative embodiments described in the detailed description, drawings, and claims are not meant to be limiting. Other embodiments may be utilized, and other changes may be made, without departing from the spirit or scope of the subject matter presented herein. It will be readily understood that the aspects of the present disclosure, as generally described herein, and illustrated in the figures, can be arranged, substituted, combined, separated, and designed in a wide variety of different configurations, all of which are explicitly contemplated herein.
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FIG. 1 is a simplified block diagram of a transfer-switch system in which the proposed touch display interface methods and systems can be implemented. It should be understood, however, that numerous variations from the arrangement and functions shown are possible while remaining within the scope and spirit of the claims. For instance, elements may be added, removed, combined, distributed, substituted, re-positioned, re-ordered, or otherwise changed. Further, where this description refers to functions being carried out by an entity such as a user interface or transfer-switch controller, it will be understood that the entity can carry out the functions by itself or with the assistance of other entities, and through application of hardware, firmware and/or software logic. For instance, the entity may include a processor programmed with instructions to implement the functions described. Still further, it should be understood that all of the discussion above is considered part of this detailed disclosure. - As mentioned above, certain power management devices such as transfer switches typically contain numerous features, such as various functions, controls, settings, and capabilities. However, users are typically very cautious about exploring the features of a transfer switch. While a manual of the transfer switch may detail the complete operation of the transfer switch features, this may place a great burden on a user to read and understand the entire manual. Further, in many cases, a user may simply learn a small subset of transfer-switch operations, which may leave many operations of the transfer switch underutilized.
- Although an example embodiment of the disclosed methods and systems is described with respect to a transfer switch, it should be understood that the disclosed methods and systems may be applicable to any suitable power-quality measuring or monitoring device.
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switch system 10 includes atransfer switch 2 that, for example, functions as a switch between aprimary power source 3 and a backup,standby power source 5. Thetransfer switch 2 includes a mechanical-switchingmechanism 4. The mechanical-switchingmechanism 4 may be configured to operate automatically or manually or a combination of automatic and manual operation. The switch mode of the mechanical-switchingmechanism 4 may be Open Transition (OT) or Closed Transition (CT). - The
transfer switch 2 can also include a backup-memory apparatus 6 and a transfer-switch control unit such as transfer-switch controller 8. The mechanical-switchingmechanism 4, thememory apparatus 6 and the transfer-switch controller 8 may be coupled together by a system bus orother mechanism 11. In an example alternative mechanism, a wireless data channel may be provided. - In addition, the transfer-
switch system 10 may also comprisecommunication interface drivers 12. The one or morecommunication interface drivers 12 may facilitate communication between components of thesystem 10, communication between thesystem 10 and one or more devices of a system control center, and/or communication with one or more external parties. For instance, thesystem 10 may communicate using a Modbus driver or a controller area network (CAN) bus driver, or other communication interface driver. Other communication interface drivers may also provide for communication using Modbus Ethernet, CANOpen, wired or wireless Ethernet, DeviceNet, ProfiBus, BACNet, ARCNet, ZigBee, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and other similar protocol structures. - In one example, the
controller 8 may be configured to provide an indication of data that is received by the primary orsecondary power sources memory 6 and accessible by thecontroller 8. In one example, subscription information for a given subscribing party may include one or more of an identification of the subscribing party, a communication type (e.g., Ethernet, wireless via Wi-Fi cloud service, etc.), and a notification frequency (e.g., how often to provide data to the subscribing party). - In one instance, based on subscription information for a subscribing party, the controller may be configured to provide an indication of data that is received by the primary or
secondary power sources Ethernet port 14. For instance, the Ethernet port may facilitate local management system interfacing via BACNet or Profinet protocols. - In another instance, based on subscription information for a subscribing party, the controller may be configured to provide an indication of data that is received by the
controller 8 to the subscribing party via awireless network controller 16. For example, the wirelessnetwork interface controller 16 may be coupled to a server in a network via a wireless access point. In one instance, the wireless access point may include a wireless router that is coupled to a wired network (e.g., the Internet), or the wireless access point may be configured to connect to a wireless router. The wirelessnetwork interface controller 16 may utilize any type of wireless protocol such as Wi-Fi, Wireless Application Protocol (WAP), Bluetooth, etc. In another instance, the wirelessnetwork interface controller 16 may include a wireless modem which utilizes a cellular communication system to communicate with a wired network. For example, the wireless modem may be configured to communicate using GPRS, UMTS, HSPA, EVDO, WiMax, LTE, or other cellular communication protocols. - The transfer-
switch system 10 or at least one component of the transfer-switch system 10 may be configured to carry out various functions of the disclosed methods. For example, transfer-switch controller 8 may be configured to carry out various functions of the disclosed methods. One of many possible embodiments will be described, however, this embodiment, which is specific to a transfer-switch controller, shall by no means be construed as limiting the many possible variations in design of each of the components of the disclosure. -
FIG. 2 is a simplified block diagram of the transfer-switch controller 8 showing some of the components that such a controller may include to facilitate implementation of the present methods. As shown inFIG. 2 , the transfer-switch controller 8 may include aprocessor 22,data storage 24, andcommunication interface 26, all of which may be coupled together by a system bus orother mechanism 28. - Each of these components of the transfer-
switch controller 8 may take various forms. For instance,processor 22 could be one or more general-purpose microprocessors and/or dedicated signal processors.Data storage 24 could be volatile and/or nonvolatile memory, such as flash memory. The transfer-switch controller 8 may communicate with entities of the transfer-switch system 10, such as the mechanical-switchingmechanism 4 and backup-memory apparatus 6.Data storage 24 holds a set of logic (e.g., computer instructions) executable byprocessor 22 to carry out the various functions described herein and perhaps other functions.Data storage 24 may also have stored therein information regarding the transfer switch, including but not limited to videos or text about various features (e.g., functions, controls, settings and/or capabilities) of the transfer switch. In some embodiments, one or more of the transfer-switch-controller functions can be carried out by firmware and/or hardware. - Preferably,
communication interface 26 may include or be connected to a display 21 (e.g., a touch display interface and/or computer monitor). In an example, the transfer-switch controller 8 may display information regarding a feature of the transfer switch system 10 (FIG. 1 ) via thedisplay 21. An example display is a color touch screen having at least a 7 inch display (measured diagonally). The touch display interface may, for example, utilize a 5-wire resistive touch screen. However, other example displays and/or touch screens are possible as well. - In addition to the visual display, and as discussed in greater detail herein, the
communication interface 28 may also be configured to generate audio signals, so as to provide transfer-switch information via audio signals. Further, the transfer-switch controller 8 may include circuitry that allows the controller to generate an alarm signal either visually, audibly, through email, text message, etc. (or a combination of such methods) to notify a user that an issue or problem exists. - Turning first to
FIG. 3 , there is shown atouch display interface 30, for use with a transfer switch system, such as thesystem 10 illustrated inFIG. 1 . As illustrated, the touch display interface is illustrated before it is mounted to the backside of the front panel of an electrical enclosure. The interface comprises afirst part 31 and asecond part 32. Thesecond part 32 has afront side 40 that has adisplay 43, afirst USB connection 45, asecond USB connection 46, and pushbuttons 44 that are all accessible by an operator when positioned outside of the electrical enclosure. An Ethernet port may also be provided. - The
first part 31 comprises abox portion 51 that holds various electrical components, such as a CPU, circuit boards, and memory.FIG. 4 shows thesecond part 32 of theuser interface 30 in a vertical open position. As will be described in greater detail below, thedisplay 43 comprises a touch-screen display that allows a user to view and enter input commands into theuser interface device 30 by way of a plurality of graphical user interfaces. Theuser interface device 30 could be positioned either on the face of the transfer switch or, alternatively, remotely from the transfer switch such as in an operating control room. -
FIG. 4 shows thetouch display interface 30 where thesecond part 32 is in an open position where twoswing brackets 54A,B support and hold thesecond part 32 at an angular position of about of 90 degrees relative to thefirst part 31. In other words, an operator has disengagedlocks second part 32 has been subsequently pulled downward from the vertical closed position causing theswing brackets 54A,B to pivot outwardly from withinbracket slots 56A,B. Bracket slots 56A,B have enlargedopenings 57A,B, respectively in the upper portions of the slots and narrow openings 53A,B in the lower portions of theslots 56A,B. Swing brackets 54A,B have adistal portion 63A,B and aproximal portions 66A,B. (see, e.g.,FIG. 8 ) Thedistal portions 63A,B are configured and sized to fit into theenlarged portions 57A,B ofslots 56A,B, but are prevented from disengaging from the slots in lower portions 53A,B, thus providing support for thesecond part 32 when in the open position as illustrated inFIG. 4 . The distal ends 63A,B ofswing brackets 54A,B may comprise pins or other protrusions 58A,B (seeFIG. 8 ) that may be configured to project outwardly from the distal end a distance greater than the opening in the lower portions 53A,B ofslots 56A,B. As mentioned, thefirst part 31 has at least tworemovable portions Portion 27 is configured as a housing or a box that holds electrical components that are electrically connected through aremovable connector 70 shown inFIG. 8 shown as a ribbon wire or harness. Thisribbon connector 70 releasably connects toterminal block 76 that is mounted oncircuit board 29 that is fastened toportion 8 of thefirst part 31. Thesecond portion 28 of thefirst part 31 of theinterface 30 comprises a frame member that mounts to a front surface of thebox portion 27. -
FIGS. 5 and 6 show thetouch display interface 30 mounted to a flatfront panel 20 of anelectrical enclosure 60 in both the closed position and the open position (FIG. 6 ). Preferably, theelectrical enclosure 60 comprises an enclosure for housing a transfer switch. As illustrated inFIG. 6 , thefront panel 33 is exposed and accessible throughcutout 64 in thefront panel 20 of theelectrical enclosure 60. AsFIG. 5 shows, when thesecond part 32 of thetouch display interface 30 is in the closed position the front side of thesecond part 32 includingdisplay 43 is general flush with thefront panel 20 of the electrical enclosure and accessible by an operator using theinterface 30.FIG. 7 shows that thefirst part 1 is flush mounted to the backside of the flatfront panel 20 of the electrical enclosure such that thebox portion 7 projects or extends rearward into the enclosure.Box portion 7 of thefirst part 1 is attached to the backside ofpanel 20 through mountingtabs 21.Box portion 7 also may compriseUSB connections 45 and anEthernet port 46 that allow electrical connectivity and communication with other electrical components housed within the electrical enclosure 60 (FIG. 5 ), such as the typical components of a transfer switch (such as thetransfer switch 2 illustrated inFIG. 1 ). -
FIG. 8 illustrates thefirst part 31 andsecond part 32 in a disconnected state.Swing brackets 54A,B are used to connect tobracket connection 24. In addition, theterminal block 76 is illustrated as being disconnected from theribbon connector 70.Circuit board 29 is attached to a portion of thefirst part 31.Box portion 7 is not shown inFIG. 8 as it is removed from portion thus exposingelectrical components 25.FIG. 9 shows thetouch display interface 30 in the closed position withend caps 86A,B removed fromfront surfaces 31 on the front side of the second part. End caps 86A,B are configured as removable covers that are attached through snap or compression connectors to flange surfaces 31 such that thelocks 50 are covered.FIG. 10 shows thebox portion 7 removed fromportion 8 of the first part of theuser interface 30 thereby exposingelectrical components box portion 7 is attached toportion 8 throughconnectors 33 and correspondinghole 32. -
FIG. 11 illustrates an example main menu graphical user interface (GUI) 100 associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by a touch display interface, such as the touch display interface illustrated inFIGS. 4-11 . Generally, this graphical user interface (GUI) 100 provides various visual methods of interacting, monitoring, controlling, and troubleshooting the automatic transfer switch system, including but not limited to the transfer switch, the power sources (both primary, secondary power sources, if provided), the backup power sources (i.e., generator set or sets), as well as the touch display interface itself. Such an interface utilizes various sorts of windows, navigation trays, icons, and other visual interactive graphics to assist the user, operator and/or service personnel of the display. - For example, in the example display or
interface 100 illustrated inFIG. 11 , the display includes various icons, navigation bars, visual indicators, and windows that may be used to represent various transfer switch system status, identifiers, alarms, and/or operating parameters. As illustrated, the exemplary display or interface illustrated inFIG. 11 comprises threemain display regions first region 200 comprises atop navigation tray 202, thesecond region 300 comprises a plurality ofmain icons 302 provided near a center of the display, and athird region 400 comprises alower navigation tray 402. - For example, the
first display region 200 is provided along a top portion of the screen and may comprise various system status identifiers including a normal acceptedicon 206, a normal ok—load onnormal icon 208, and an emergency acceptedicon 210. Generally, these three visual indicators provided within this upperfirst display region 200 of the display provides a user with an operational overview of the transfer switch system. For example, in this example illustration, the first or primary power source (such as the primary power source 103 illustrated inFIG. 2 ) is illustrated as being normally connected to a normal load. Connection between the primary power source and the load may be represented by way of aconnection icon 212, visually illustrating that the primary source is properly connected to the load. As also illustrated, the emergency power source (e.g., the backup power source 105 illustrated inFIG. 2 ) is visually represented as not being connected to the load. - In one preferred arrangement, these three visual indicators provided in the first display region may be color coded so as to indicate normal status operation or perhaps emergency operation. For example, in this illustrated arrangement, since the primary power source is operably connected to the load, these two icons may be presented in a green color whereas, the emergency power source (that is not operably coupled to the load) may be illustrated in an alternative color, such as red.
- In one preferred arrangement, each of the interfaces provided by the display will include these three
system status identifiers first display region 200 ofFIG. 11 may also include aspeaker icon 216 that is provided so as to indicate if sound is provided. Thisspeaker icon 216 may also be used as a touch object to provide various squelch and/or audible alerts. In addition, thefirst display region 200 of theinterface 100 illustrated inFIG. 11 further comprises acaution icon 220. Thiscaution icon 220 may be a flashing icon so as to indicate if an alarm has been activated. As just one example, if flashing, a user can activate thiscaution icon 220 and then the touch display interface will provide alarm data to the user. Thefirst region 200 of thedisplay 100 further comprises amain menu icon 226. Thismain menu icon 226 allows the user to return back to the main menu, such as themain menu interface 100 illustrated inFIG. 11 . - The
second display region 300 of the illustratedinterface 100 comprises a plurality (i.e., eight 8 (eight)) 302 of interactive main transfer switch system icons. These main transfer system icons are designated as: anoverview icon 304, ametering icon 306, acharts icon 308, anevent log icon 310, anenergy icon 312, apower quality icon 314, an input/output icon 316, and anotes icon 318. Each of these main icons will be explained in greater detail herein. - In addition to these eight
main icons 302, thethird region 400 of the display further includes a navigation panel or navigation bar comprising a plurality of soft touch operable icons that are provided along a lower portion of the display. These additional icons include asettings icon 404, ahelp icon 406, a download logsicon 408, and anadmin logout icon 410. - The interactive settings icon will be explained in greater detail herein with reference to
FIGS. 20-34 . In one preferred arrangement, thishelp icon 406 may be used to allow the user to access certain system operational information, such as one or more operating manuals for the transfer switch, the touch display interface, the transfer switch controller, and/or the power sources. The download logsicon 408 may be used to download certain data logs from the display interface to a remote data storage devices, such as via the touch display interface USB port as previously described with reference toFIGS. 2-10 . Theadmin logout icon 410 can be used to monitor and identify which users log into and out of the display interface and can control which users may make changes to either the operation and control of the transfer switch system components, such as changing security settings, installing software and/or hardware, who is allowed access to certain files and operational logs, etc. - If a user of the display activates the
overview icon 304 illustrated inFIG. 11 , the display provides a plurality of active interfaces that allow access to various transfer switch system overview of operating parameters. For example, one such display screen comprises an automatic transfer switch overview interface screen. Preferably, a default automatic transfer switch overview screen is provided that illustrates a visual indication of the status of the transfer switch position. - In addition, such a switch overview screen may also provide system operating parameters such as transfer switch system voltages, frequencies, currents, and kilowatts. Preferably, such a switch overview further comprises a color coded visual indication of such status. For example,
FIG. 12A illustrates an exampleswitch overview interface 500 associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the user interface. As illustrated, thisswitch overview interface 500 illustrates a switch overview interface. Essentially, thisswitch overview interface 500 provides a display of an overview status of the automatic transfer switch. For example, as illustrated, the transfer switch of the illustrated transfer switch system presently resides in a normal position. - Along a bottom portion of this display, a
navigation bar 510 is provided containing various other overview soft touch interactive icons. In this preferred arrangement, thebottom navigation bar 510 comprises aswitch overview button 515, ametering overview button 520, and a powerquality overview button 520. As illustrated in the bottom right hand corner of the display, atransfer icon 530 may also be provided. Thetransfer icon 530 allows the user or operator of the touch display interface to initiate a transfer of the transfer switch. - As illustrated, the
switch overview interface 500 displays a visual indication of theload 540, the normal 542 and theemergency line 544. As illustrated, the normal 542 has been accepted and is therefore illustrated in green and theload 540 is connected to the normal and therefore also illustrated in green. Theemergency 544 is also visually indicated and is indicated in red as the load is not switched over to emergency. If a user of theinterface 500 were to activate themetering overview icon 520, a metering overview interface will be presented. - For example,
FIG. 12B illustrates an examplemetering overview interface 550 that is associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the user interface. Essentially, thismetering overview interface 550 displays certain key power meter parameters such as theVolts 552,Amps 554, Frequency (Hz) 556,power factor PF 558, Kilowatts (KW) 560,KVAR 562,KVA 564, and total harmonic distortion (THD) 566. Within thisinterface 550, if a user activates the powerquality overview icon 525 along the lower navigation bar illustrated inFIG. 12B , the user is provided access to certain power quality overview information. - For example,
FIG. 12C illustrates an example powerquality overview interface 600 associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the user interface. The powerquality overview interface 600 illustrates certain power quality parameters of the transfer switch system. In one arrangement, such power quality parameters of the operating system may be collected from a power quality meter. For example, in this illustrated arrangement, thisoverview display 600 illustrates autilization energy icon 602, anenergy icon 604, along with otherpower quality events 606. Theutilization energy icon 602 may comprise afirst bar icon 608 that can represent the maximum power provided by the transfer switch system and a second bar icon 610 that may represent the amount of power currently being generated by the system. Anenergy icon 604 may also be provided for displaying total amount of energy consumed by the load since a certain period of time (here, that period of time is illustrated as 10/08/14). - The
interface 600 may also provide power quality event information. Such information can also be monitored, recorded, and displayed in a number of different ways. For example, in this illustrated arrangement, the interface indicates that six (6)power quality events 612 have been recorded during a certain period of time. Suchpower quality events 612 may include certain power related events such as a low voltage, an under current event, or some other power quality type event that is not in conformance with certain standards. In addition, the power quality interface also indicates powerquality status identifier 614 as being failed. In addition, the interface also indicates a powerquality compliance measurement 616 as well. In addition, thepower quality interface 600 may provide for a reset valuesicon 620. Such anicon 620 can provide the user the ability to reset the power quality events. If a user of theinterface 600 illustrated inFIG. 12C activates themenu icon 226 in the first region of the display, the user will be returned to themain menu interface 100 illustrated inFIG. 11 . - Returning to the
main menu display 100 illustrated inFIG. 11 , one of the main icons comprises ametering icon 306. If a user activates thisicon 306, a number of metering interfaces may be selectable. For example,FIG. 13A illustrates an examplesystem voltage interface 650 associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the user interface. As illustrated inFIG. 13A ,various voltage parameters 652 are provided to a viewer of the interface including various line-to-line and line toneutral voltages V AB 654, VBC, 656, VCA, 658,V avg 660, and VAN, 662 VBN, 664 VCN, 666 andV avg 668. A maximum value and a minimum value of each voltage parameter as well as the present value of each parameter may also be provided. In addition, for single-phase systems, the interface would appropriately change to show only the available measured parameters. Also viewable by way of this interface are three interactive buttons that are provided in a navigation bar provided along a bottom portion of the display: avoltage icon 670, acurrent icon 672, and apower icon 674. If the user were to activate thecurrent icon 672, the display will provide the user with an interactive current interface. - For example,
FIG. 13B illustrates an examplecurrent interface 700 associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the user interface. As illustrated, this examplecurrent interface 700 allows current information for each of the three phases of a three phase system to be displayed: for example, current information for Phase—A 702,Phase B 704,Phase C 706, and theNeutral 708. Information that can also be displayed includes the maximum and minimum currents as well as a present value of each phase and neutral current. Additionally, acurrent unbalance display 710, a maximum 712, a minimum 714, and apercent unbalance 716 can also be displayed. Again, also viewable in this interface are the three icons provided along the navigation bar located along the bottom portion of the display: thevoltage icon 670, thecurrent icon 672, and thepower icon 674. If the user activates thepower icon 674 within this navigation bar, a power interface will be viewable. - For example,
FIG. 13C illustrates anexample power interface 750 associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the user interface. As illustrated,system power information 752 may be viewable including theKW 754,KVA 756,KVAR 758, andPF 760 for each of the various phases and neutrals of a three-phase system may be displayed:Phase A 770;Phase B 772;Phase C 774 and neutral 776. Such apower interface 750 may be useful for system operators and users to determine if the system is in a balanced state. By activating the main menu icon, the user can be returned to themain menu interface 100 illustrated inFIG. 11 . - Returning to the
main menu interface 100 illustrated inFIG. 11 , one of the main icons is thecharts icon 308. If a user activates this chartsicon 308, a number of chart GUIs will become available. For example,FIG. 14A illustrates an exampletrend chart GUI 800 associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the user interface. As illustrated, this interface comprises atrend chart 802 that illustrates historical trend data for a plurality ofoperating parameters 804. Such operating parameters may including system kilowatts (kW 806, current (I) 808, voltage (V) 810, and frequency (Hz) 812. These parameters may be represented by a plurality of activatable icons including kw, I, V, and Hz activatable icons provided along the left hand side of thistrend chart 802. If, for example, one of theseparameter icons - For example, in this illustrated interface, the voltage (V)
icon 810 has been activated and is therefore shown in a different color than the remaining activatable icons on the left hand side of this interface. As such,voltage trend data 820 may be plotted on a time graph and can include aslider 824. The display operator may move this slider from the left to the right and back again so as to allow a user to focus in on certain trend data that occurred at a specific time and/or day. For example, as illustrated, theslider 824 has been moved to the right so as to correlate a specific time (14:30:54) on a specific date (10/08/2014). At this slider location, the trend data for this specific time on this specific date are noted. As illustrated, thex-axis 830 of thegraph 802 represents a time variable provided in certain designated timing increments. These timing increments may be user definable and may be set. For example, a plurality oftiming increment icons 840 are provided below the x axis including timing increment icons of 1 min, 1 hr, 6 hr, 12 hrs, 24 hrs, 1 wk, 2 wks and 4 wks. These activating timing icons allow the user to manipulate the graphical interface so as to illustrate the specific parameter (kW, I, V or Hz) over a specific time period (e.g., a 12 hour period). - Preferably, this trend data may be illustrated in multiple colors. Viewable in this
interface 800 are three trend data icons that are provided along a bottom portion of the display:trends 842,harmonics 844, andstatistics 846. If the user activates theharmonics icon 844 within this navigation bar, a harmonics interface will be viewable. - For example,
FIG. 14B illustrates an exampleharmonics chart interface 850 associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the user interface. Again, along the left hand side of this interface, two activatable icons are provided including one icon for current I 852 and another icon forvoltage V 854. Once activated, these icons will allow the user to view various harmonic related data for the variouslines voltages V A 860,V B 862, andV C 864 as well as currents IA, IB, and IC (not illustrated). Aslideable box 870 is provided which the user can slide from left to right within the interface in order to display the magnitude of specific harmonics. - Similar to the
interface 800 illustrated inFIG. 14A , viewable in thisinterface 850 are three other activatable icons in the navigation bar provided along a bottom portion of the display:trends 842,harmonics 844, andstatistics 846. If the user activates thestatistics icon 846 within thisinterface 850, a statistics interface may be viewable. - For example,
FIG. 14C illustrates an examplestatistics chart interface 900 associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the user interface. As just one example, thisinterface 900 may be used to display certain statistics related to operating parameters of the systems. As just one example, thisinterface 900 may be used to display operating parameters such as Normal Acceptable 902, Emergency Acceptable 904, Controls Energized 906,Total Transfers 908, and Transfers Due toSource Failure 910. These statistics may be represented in days or other units. Again, similar to the displays illustrated inFIGS. 14A and 14B , viewable in this display are the three icons provided in the navigation bar provided along a bottom portion of the display:trends 842,harmonics 844, andstatistics 846. - In either of the GUIs illustrated in
FIGS. 14A-C , if a user activates themain menu icon 226 in the first or upper region of the interface, the user will be returned to themain menu interface 100 illustrated inFIG. 11 . Returning to themain menu 100 display illustrated inFIG. 11 , one of the main icons is theevent log icon 310. If a user activates thisevent log icon 310, a number of event log interfaces become available for viewing and selection. For example,FIG. 15A illustrates an example automatic transfer switch events interface 1000 associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the user interface. As illustrated, atype 1002, a cause 1004, and a date/time of event 1006 can be recorded and illustrated. If the events extend over multiple screen pages, the interface provides for viewing various pages of events. For example, the interface comprises apage indicator 1010 that is provided along the right hand side of the display. As illustrated, in this arrangement, the interface illustrated inFIG. 15A illustratespage 1 of 11 pages of events. The interface also provides for up and downarrows second page arrows - In one preferred arrangement, the digital display includes enough data storage memory to store up to 1,000 events. In one preferred arrangement, the events may be stored in a first in-first out arrangement. That is, the first event that occurs will be the first event that is removed from the memory stack, once filled. Alternative storage and stacking arrangements may also be provided.
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FIG. 15B illustrates an example power quality meter (PQM)events interface 1500 associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the user interface. As illustrated, atype 1502, a cause 1504, and a date/time of eachpower quality event 1506 can be recorded and viewed. Such power quality meter events may include a voltage dip, an over voltage, a voltage short interruption. Similar to the ATS events interface illustrated inFIG. 15A , the PQM interface allows for various pages of power quality meter events to be viewed. In this illustrated arrangement, two pages of power quality meter events may be viewed. -
FIG. 15C illustrates an example all events interface 2000 associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the user interface. As illustrated, a device 2002 (e.g., a power quality meter, an automatic transfer switch), atype 2004, acause 2006, and a date/time 2008 of all events (e.g., all ATS Events as illustrated in interface ofFIG. 15A and all PQM events as illustrated in interfaceFIG. 15B ) can be viewed. Again, such power quality meter events include a voltage dip, an over voltage, a voltage short interruption. Similar to the ATS events interface illustrated inFIG. 15A , the display allows for various pages of all of the events to be viewed. In this arrangement, a total of 13 pages of events may be viewed (11 pages from ATS events—FIG. 15A along with two pages of power quality meter events—FIG. 15B ). - In either of the displays illustrated in
FIGS. 15A-C , if a user activates themain menu icon 226, the user will be returned back to themain menu interface 100 as illustrated inFIG. 11 . Returning to the main menu display illustrated inFIG. 11 , one of the main icons that a user can activate is theenergy icon 312. For example,FIG. 16 illustrates anexample energy interface 2500 associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the user interface. In this interface, a plurality ofpower source icons 2502 are provide along the left hand side of the display including icons for: normal 2504,emergency 2506, total 2508, and since 2510. In a region provided along the top portion of theenergy interface 2500, a plurality ofenergy parameters 2600 may be provided including kilowatt hours (KWH) 2602, kva hours (KVAH) 2604, and kvar hours (KVARH) 2606. These values may be user configurable. Generally, thisenergy interface 2500 may be used to determine how much energy is being consumed by the transfer switch system during a certain period of time. In addition, thisenergy interface 2500 can also provide a peak detector indicating the magnitude of, and the date when, a maximal demand value was recorded. Theenergy interface 2500 illustrated inFIG. 16 further includes areset energy icon 2700. Thisicon 2700 may be used to reset the various energy parameters. - In the interface illustrated in
FIG. 16 , if a user activates themenu icon 226, the user will be returned back to themain menu interface 100 as illustrated inFIG. 11 . Returning to themain menu interface 100 illustrated inFIG. 11 , one of the main icons that can be activated is thepower quality icon 314. For example,FIG. 17A illustrates an example total harmonic distortionpower quality interface 3000 associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the user interface. Thisinterface 3000 allows certain total harmonic distortion parameters to be viewed including current total harmonic distortion (THD %) 3002 and voltage total harmonic distortion (THD %) 3004. Theseharmonic distortion parameters phase voltages 3006. Thisharmonic interface 3000 further comprises anavigation bar 3012 provided with three icons along a bottom portion of the display: a totalharmonic distortion icon 3020, a flicker and K-factor icon 3022, and a crest factor anddeviation icon 3024 - The interface illustrated in
FIG. 17A further comprises a launch power quality (PQ)analytics icon 3026. This analytics icon may be used to initiate third party software, such as third party software that may be used to analyze the various power parameters presented by the interface. -
FIG. 17B illustrates an example flicker and K-factorpower quality interface 3500 associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the user interface. Thisinterface 3500 allows the current K-factor 3502 andvoltage flicker 3504 for the plurality of voltages andcurrents 3505 to be viewed. These operating characteristics can be viewed either line-to-line 3506 or line-to-neutral 3508 by activating a LL/LN icon 3510. As illustrated, the voltage flicker indication may be presented for two distinct timer intervals, e.g., 10 minutes and 2 hours. Theinterface 3026 inFIG. 17B also comprises the launch power quality (PQ)analytics icon 3026. -
FIG. 17C illustrates an example crest factor and deviationpower quality interface 4000 associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the user interface. Thisinterface 4000 allows thecurrent crest factor 4002 andvoltage crest factor 4004 and thevoltage deviation 4006 to be viewed. Thesevoltage crest factor 4004 operating characteristics can be viewed either line-to-line or line-to-neutral by activating the LL/LN icon 4010. Similarly, thevoltage deviation 4006 operating characteristics can be viewed either line-to-line or line-to-neutral by activating the LL/LN icon 4012. Like the interface illustrated inFIG. 17B , the interface inFIG. 17B also comprises the launch power quality (PQ)analytics icon 3026. - In the interfaces illustrated in
FIGS. 17A-C , if a user activates themain menu icon 226, the user returns back to themain menu interface 100 as illustrated inFIG. 11 . Returning to themain menu display 100 illustrated inFIG. 11 , one of the main icons that a user may activate is the input/output icon 316. For example,FIG. 18A illustrates an exampledigital input interface 4500 associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the user interface. In this illustratedarrangement interface 4500, a singledigital input module 1 4502 is illustrated. However, as those of skill will recognize, more than one input module may be provided. As just one example, a singledigital input module 4502 may be provided for a single system. In addition, as illustrated, thedigital input module 1 comprises a plurality ofdigital inputs 4504, here 8 digital inputs (although more or less may be provided). Each digital input may comprise a signal indicator that can be used to indicate whether the digital input is either on or off. For example,digital input 1 4510 comprises asignal indictor 4512. The indicator may be grey if off and red if the input is on. Such a digital indictor may comprise an engine start digital input. On and officons - Similar to previous interfaces discussed herein, viewable in the
interface 4500 ofFIG. 18A is anavigation bar 4600 that is provided near the bottom of theinterface 4500. Thisnavigation bar 4600 comprises a plurality of interactive icons, including icons for:digital inputs 4602,digital outputs 4604,analog inputs 4606,analog outputs 4608,relay outputs 4610, andtemperature inputs 4612. If a user activates thedigital outputs icon 4604 within thisinterface 4500, a digital output interface may be viewable. For example,FIG. 18B illustrates an example digital outputs interface 5000 associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the user interface. As illustrated inFIG. 18B , a singledigital output module 1 5002 is provided and this output module comprises a plurality ofdigital outputs 5004. Again, more than one digital output module may be presented. Each digital output is provided with a signal identifier that identifies whether the output is either on or off along with a color indicator that also identifies whether the digital output is either on or off. For example,digital output 1 5006 comprises acolor indicator 5010. Digital output control (on/off) is also provided by this interface. If the user activates theanalog inputs icon 4606 within thisinterface 5000, an analog input display may be viewable. - For example,
FIG. 18C illustrates an example analog inputs interface 5500 with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the user interface. As illustrated inFIG. 18C , aplurality analog inputs 5504 foranalog input module 1 5502 may be illustrated. For each analog input, when on line, the interface provides a bar graph with an accompanying magnitude displayed (i.e., 10 mA). In addition, for each analog input, a minimum input (i.e., 4 mA) and a maximum input may be presented (i.e., 20 mA). - If a user activates the
analog outputs icon 4608 within theinterface 5500 ofFIG. 18C , an analog outputs interface may be viewable. For example,FIG. 18D illustrates an example analog outputs interface 6000 associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the user interface. As illustrated inFIG. 18D , various analog output modules may be illustrated. For example, in this illustrated arrangement,analog output module 1 6502 is illustrated. For each analog output, a visual on-line or off-line indicator may be provided. For example, a plurality (i.e., four)analog outputs 6504 foranalog output module 1 6502 are provided. In addition, for each analog output a minimum output (i.e., 4 mA) and a maximum output may be presented (i.e., 20 mA). As illustrated, the user can set the actual output which is constrained between the minimum and the maximum range limits. - In the display illustrated in
FIG. 18D , if the user activates therelay outputs icon 4610 within thisinterface 6000, the user will be presented with a relay output interface. For example,FIG. 18E illustrates an example relay outputs interface 6500 associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the user interface. For example, threerelay outputs relay output module 1 6502 are illustrated. Each relay output is provided with a schematic icon illustrating whether the relay contacts reside in either a normally closed or a normally open circuit. For example,relay output 1 andrelay output 3 are normally open circuits (“NO”) whereasrelay output 2 is a normally closed (“NC”) circuit. In addition, inFIG. 18E , each relay output may be provided with a schematic representation indicating whether the relay output is either open or closed. For example,relay outputs relay output 2 is illustrated as “ON” along with the on/off indication provided in the on state. This interface provides user control (on/off) of each relay output. - If the user activates the
temperature inputs icon 4612 within the interface illustrated inFIG. 18E , a temperature inputs interface will become viewable. For example,FIG. 18F illustrates an example temperature inputs interface 7000 associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the user interface. Essentially, thisinterface 7000 may be used to display various system temperatures. As just one example, thisinterface 7000 may display amicroprocessor temperature 7002 of the ATS controller and/or the temperature of apower supply 7010 of the ATS controller. Within these temperature ranges, a minimum and a maximum temperature for each device may be defined. For example, theprocessor temperature 7002 may have a defined upper temperature limit of 43.00° C. and a lower temperature limitation of 42.00° C. Similarly, the power supply may have an acceptable temperature range between an upper temperature of 62.00° C. and a lower operation temperature range of 61.00° C. In addition,real time temperature 7004 of the processor and areal time temperature 7012 the power supply may also be presented. - In the GUIs illustrated in
FIGS. 18A-F , if a user activates themain menu icon 226, the user returns back to themain menu interface 100 as illustrated inFIG. 11 . Returning to themain menu interface 100 illustrated inFIG. 11 , one of the main icons is anotes icon 318. For example,FIG. 19A illustrates an example notesinterface 7500 associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the user interface. Thisinterface 7500 may be used for a user to input certain notes such as when the device was serviced or repaired. Thetitle 7502 andauthor 7504 of the notes may also be input. As illustrated, this interface further comprises both an import notes 7520 and createnote icons 7540. The import notes 7520 allows a user to import notes from a remote source, such as a USB thumb drive. The create notesicon 7540, among other things, allows the user of theinterface 7500 to create a note as described. For example,FIG. 19B illustrates another example notesinterface 8000 associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the user interface. Thisinterface 8000 allows the author to create a note such as “replaced contacts as they were running hot” or “serviced circuit breaker” may be written. Thisinterface 8000 also provides a line entry for the title of thenote 8010 and author of thenote 8020. The date and time that the note was created and/or modified may also be provided 8030. After the note has been created, thesave icon 8040 allows the newly created note to be save into memory. -
FIG. 19C illustrates another example notesinterface 8500 associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the user interface, wherein the newly created note by way of theinterface 8000 inFIG. 19B was created. - In the interfaces illustrated in
FIGS. 19A-C , if a user activates themain menu icon 226, the user is returned back to themain menu interface 100 illustrated inFIG. 11 . Returning to the main menu interface illustrated inFIG. 11 , one of the icons provided in a lower navigation bar 403 is asettings icon 404. Generally, activation of thissettings icon 404 allows the user of the touch display interface access to a plurality of settings for three of the main components of the transfer switch system: the touch display interface, the transfer switch controller, and the power quality meter. For example,FIG. 20 illustrates anexample setting interface 9000 associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the user interface. As illustrated, the settings interface 9000 includes the same normal accepted 206, norm ok load onnorm 208, and emergency accepted 210 icons along the top portion of the settings interface as themain menu interface 100 illustrated inFIG. 11 . - As also illustrated, the settings interface 9000 comprises essentially three main settings regions: a first region entitled “Interface” 9010 which comprises a plurality of settings icons for the digital interface, a second region entitled “Controller” 9050 which comprises a plurality of setting icons for the transfer switch controller, and a third region entitled “Meter” 9100 which comprises a plurality of settings icons for the power quality meter. Each of these settings sections and their various icons will be described in greater detail herein. In addition, the settings interface 9000 further comprises a
bottom region 9200 comprising a navigation bar that comprises a time, a date, andclock icon 9210 to indicate both the current time and date. In addition, the settings interface further comprises an abouticon 9220. If the user activates this abouticon 9220, general information regarding to the transfer switch controller, the power quality meter, and the touch display interface may be presented to the user. - For example,
FIG. 21A illustrates an examplecontroller information interface 9500 associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the user interface. As illustrated, various controller operation information may be viewed in thisinterface 9500 including the designated name of thecontroller 9502, the software version of thecontroller 9504, the type of thecontroller 9506, the protocol of thecontroller 9508, thecontrollers URL 9510, the physical location of thecontroller 9512, the date of software version contained on thecontroller 9514, the address of thecontroller 9516, and the IP address of thecontroller 9518. In addition, various ratings of the controller may also be viewed. Such ratings information may include thenominal voltage 9530, the nominal frequency of thecontroller 9532, thephase rotation 9534 and the number ofphases 9540. Viewable in thisinterface 9500 are also four icons provided in the lower display region where a navigation bar is provided. These icons include: aback icon 9560, acontroller information icon 9562, ameter information icon 9564, adisplay information icon 9566, and anupdate icon 9568. If the user of theinterface 9500 were to activate theback icon 9560, the user would be returned back to the settings interface 9000 illustrated inFIG. 20 . Alternatively, if the user of theinterface 9500 were to activate themeter info icon 9564, meter information would be provided to the user by way of another interface. - For example,
FIG. 21B illustrates another example power qualitymeter information interface 9600 associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the user interface. As illustrated, general power quality meter information would be presented to the user including the designated name of thepower quality meter 9602, the type of thepower quality meter 9604, the protocol of themeter 9606, the URL of thepower quality meter 9608, the location of thepower quality meter 9610, the address of thepower quality meter 9612, and the IP address of thepower quality meter 9614. If the user of the interface were to activate thedisplay information icon 9566 located in the bottom navigation tray, display information would be provided to the user by way of yet another interface. - For example,
FIG. 21C illustrates another example touchdisplay information interface 9700 associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the user interface. As illustrated, general display information that can be viewed could include thesoftware version 9702, thepart number 9704, thesales order number 9706, theserial number 9708, theIP address 9710, and thesoftware release date 9712. If the user of the meter information GUI were to activate theback icon 9562 in the lower navigation bar, the user would return back to the settings interface 9000 illustrated inFIG. 20 . - Returning to the settings interface 9000 illustrated in
FIG. 20 , one of the interface icons is aconnectivity icon 9012. Generally, activation of this connectivity icon allows the user of the digital interface to access to a plurality of connection parameters for the digital interface. For example,FIG. 22A illustrates an example configuredevice connectivity interface 9800 associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by way of the interface. As illustrated, this connectivity interface relates to establishing certain configuration parameters of the digital interface. Such configuration parameters may include, but are not limited to, the system identifier or name of thedigital interface 9802, an IP address of thedigital interface 9804, a meter type 9806 (e.g., a power meter), a power quality meter IP address 9808 (for the selected meter type), a nominal current 9810, a location of thedigital interface 9812, aport number 9814, a powerquality meter type 9816, and powerquality port number 9818. If the user of the connectivity interface illustrated inFIG. 22A activates thee-mail configuration icon 9565 provided in the lower navigation tray, configuration information for a system e-mail would be provided to the user. - For example,
FIG. 22B illustrates an example e-mail configureinterface 9900 associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the user interface. Generally, thise-mail configuration interface 9900 allows a user to set up certain email configuration parameters. For example, such email configuration parameters may include a designation of anoutgoing mail server 9902, an outgoingemail identification address 9904, a SMTPserver authentication type 9906, and auser name 9908 andpassword 9910. If the user of this interface were to activate theIP configuration icon 9566 in the lower navigation tray, the user of the interface ofFIG. 22B would be provided an IP configuration interface. - For example,
FIG. 22C illustrates an exampleIP configuration interface 9950 associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the user interface. Generally, such anIP configuration interface 9950 allows the user to set up and establish a plurality of IP configuration parameters. For example, and as illustrated, such IP configuration parameters of the digital interface may include anIP address 9952, asubnet mask 9954, aDNS server 9956, aMAC address 9958, and adefault gateway 9960. If the user of the digital interface were to activate the back icon 9650 of theinterface 9950 illustrated inFIG. 22C , the user would be returned to the settings interface illustrated inFIG. 20 . - Returning to the settings digital interface illustrated in
FIG. 20 one of the interface icons comprises analarms icon 9014. Generally, activation of this alarms icon provides user access to various digital interface alarm settings and stored alarm data of the transfer switch system. For example,FIG. 23 illustrates anexample alarm interface 10,000 associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the user interface. As illustrated, thealarm interface 10,000 includes three separate display regions: adetails region parameter name region 10,020, and an enableregion 10,030. The details regions may be used to provide the user with certain details of a specific alarm that has been user selected. For example, in this illustrated example, the parameter name that has been user selected is an “Emrg Source Acceptable” alarm and this alarm has been disabled. The interface also allows a user to enable this alarm and define the selected parameter is either “True” or “False.” In addition, the Details region of this interface also allows a user to define the displayed name of the alarm, here it has been defined as “Emergency Source Acceptable.” In addition, the details region further allows the user to define the severity of the alarm, such as either severe, critical, minor, or nuisance. Furthermore, the details region of the interface allows the user to set an alarm notification, such notification may occur by way of an audible indication, or an email alert. The display can also provide multiple alarm identifications, such as automatic transfer switch engine running, normal power source acceptable, and transfer switch locked out if alarm is active. If the user of the digital interface alarm interface activates the back icon, the user is returned to the settings interface 9000 illustrated inFIG. 20 . - Returning to the settings interface 9000 illustrated in
FIG. 20 , one of the interface icons is ageneral settings icon 9016. Generally, activation of thisgeneral settings icon 9016 allows the digital interface user access to various general settings for the digital interface of the transfer switch system. For example,FIG. 24 illustrates an examplegeneral settings interface local control 10,102, aremote control lockout 10,104, alocal control lockout 10,106, a monitoruser pin number 10,108, and a turn off backlight afterminutes 10,110. Anedit icon back icon 10,130, the user would be returned back to the settings interface 9000 illustrated inFIG. 20 . - Returning to the settings interface illustrated in
FIG. 20 , one of the interface icons is adiagnostics log icon 9018. Generally, activation of this diagnostics log icon allows a user of the digital interface to access various diagnostics log of the digital interface of the transfer switch system. For example,FIG. 25A illustrates an example diagnostics loginterface diagnostic details diagnostic identification error - If the user of the diagnostics interface illustrated in
FIG. 25A activates the touch digitalinterface events icon 10,230 provided in the lower navigation tray, event information for digital interface configuration would be provided to the user. For example,FIG. 25B illustrates an example touch displayinterface events interface back icon FIG. 20 . Returning to the settings interface 9000 illustrated inFIG. 20 , one of the interface icons is anaccess management icon 9020. Generally, activation of thisaccess management icon 9020 provides the user with information as to certain transfer switch system access information. - For example,
FIG. 26A illustrates an exampleaccess management interface first name last name role name - If the user of the access management interface were to activate the add
user icon user interface FIG. 26B .FIG. 26B illustrates an example edit users interface associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the user interface. Within this interface, various interactive icons are provided including, auser name 10,502, auser name PIN 10,504, afirst name 10,506, alast name 10,508 and anelectronic mail address role icon 10,512 can be provided that can be used to identify or select a specific role of the new user (e.g., administrator, user, operator). In addition, an email onalarms box 10,514 may be provided that allows the user to tick the alarms box, thereby enabling email notification to the new user upon an alarm. In thebottom navigation tray new entry 10,522, can delete aspecific user 10,524, or updatedata 10,526 entered into theinterface - Returning to the setting interface of
FIG. 20 , atime sync icon 9022 is provided. If a user were to activate thistime sync icon 9022, the user would be presented with an interface that allows certain time information to be set and entered. For example,FIG. 27A illustrates an exampletime sync interface synchronous mode Manual IP Address bottom tray 10,610 also provides the user the opportunity to either cancel or save the information entered into thisinterface - If the user activates the
manual icon time sync interface FIG. 27B illustrates an example manualtime sync interface interface sync mode date time format time sync interface settable time sync hours 10,718,minutes 10,720, andseconds 10,722) for synchronization. A top row of upbuttons 10, 724 can be used to increase the hour, minute and second settings while a bottom row ofdown buttons 10,726 can be used to decrease the hour, minute, and second settings. Again, abottom tray - Returning to the settings interface 9000 illustrated in
FIG. 20 , thesecond region 9050 of theinterface 9000 relates to certain transfer switch controller operational information. In thisinterface 9000, a controller pickup anddropout icon 9052 is provided. If a user activates this pickup anddropout icon 9052, the user would be presented with an interface that allows pickup and dropout information for the transfer switch controller to be set, entered, and modified. For example,FIG. 28 illustrates an example pickup anddropout interface normal parameters emergency parameters voltage pickup voltage dropout frequency pickup frequency dropout 10,814, an overfrequency trip 10,816, avoltage unbalance pickup 10,818, and avoltage unbalance dropout edit icon 10,822 that allows a user to edit these illustrated parameters. Activating the back icon in the lower region of the interface allows the user to return to the settings interface as illustrated inFIG. 20 . - The settings interface further includes a
controller timers icon 9054. Once activated, thiscontroller timers icon 9054 allows a user to set certain transfer switch system timers. For example,FIG. 29A illustrates an example standardcontroller timer interface source failure 10,902; a retransfer delay onsource failure transfer test timer 10,912. For each standard timer, the minutes and seconds for timeout may also be provided. These standard timers and their respective timeouts can be edited by a user by using the edit icon provided along a bottom region of the interface. Along abottom navigation tray 10,920, three icons are provided: aback icon 10,922, astandard icon 10,924, and a pre/post signal icon 10,926. If the user activates theback icon 10,922, the user will be returned back to the settings interface illustrated inFIG. 20 . If the user activates the pre/post icon 10,926, the user will be provided with a pre/post signal interface. - For example,
FIG. 29B illustrates an examplepre-post timer interface 11,000 associated with the described method of displaying and manipulating transfer switch system information by the user interface. As illustrated, thisinterface 11,000 comprises essentially two interface regions: afirst region 11,002 comprising normal to emergency transfer signals and asecond region 11,004 comprising emergency to normal retransfer signals. Each region comprises certain parameters including apre-transfer signal 11,006, apost transfer signal 11,008, and a bypass on normalsource failure signal back icon 10,922, the user will be transferred back to the settings interface illustrated inFIG. 20 . - One of the transfer switch controller icons illustrated in
FIG. 20 comprises a controller features icons 9056. Activating this controller icon provides an interface that allows a user to set certain features of the transfer switch controller. For example,FIG. 30 illustrates an examplestandard timer interface rotation monitoring mode 11,110. - In the load shed features, the user can set certain load shed features such as shed in
phase 11,112, disconnect during shed (failure) 11,114, disconnect during shed (test) 11,116, and select in-phase delay 11,118. In thethird region 11,104 various in-phase features may be set including in phase monitor enabled 11,124 and in phase transition activation delay duringfailure 11,126. Activating theback icon FIG. 20 . - One of the controller interface icons provided in
FIG. 20 comprises an engine exerciser icon 9058. Preferably, the engine exerciser icon 9058 comprises a programmable engine exerciser that allows an operator to set weekly or biweekly operation of the engine. (i.e., programs an exercise period for an engine of the transfer switch system) For example,FIG. 31 illustrates an exampleengine exerciser interface menu menu first schedule number 1 is illustrated inFIG. 31 . Forschedule number 1, the user can set the schedule by ticking abox day actual start time run duration box load transfer icon FIG. 20 . - One of the controller interface icons provided in
FIG. 20 comprises acontroller settings icon 9060. For example,FIG. 32 illustrates an examplecontroller settings interface controller settings interface device name device location PT ratio emergency source name normal source name load name edit icon FIG. 20 . - As described herein with reference to
FIG. 20 , the settings menu comprises three general settings regions: a first region for thedigital interface 9010, a second region for thecontroller 9050, and a third region for thepower quality meter 9100. As illustrated in the settings interface ofFIG. 20 , one of the power quality meter icons within the third region is anIO settings icon 9102 that allows access to an IO settings interface. Such an IO settings interface may be used for setting various parameters for analog inputs and analog outputs for the meter. For example,FIG. 33A illustrates an example IOsettings icon interface name column minimum column maximum column unit column Analog Input 1” 11,410 which comprises a 4-20mA input 11,412. The various names of the inputs (e.g., Analog Input 1), the min and max settings as well as the units for each input can be edited or revised by the user activating theedit icon 11,414. The interface further comprises anavigation tray 11,416 that includes aback icon 11,418, ananalog input icon 11,420, and ananalog output icon 11,422. If the user activates theanalog output icon 11,422, an analog output interface will be provided. - For example,
FIG. 33B illustrates an exampleanalog output interface name column 11,502, aminimum column 11,504, amaximum column 11,506 and aunit column 11,508. For example, afirst analog output Analog Output 1” 11,512 which comprises a 4-20mA output 11,514. The various names of the outputs (e.g., Analog Output 1), the min and max settings as well as the units for each output can be edited or revised by the user activating the edit icon. The interface further comprises anavigation tray 11,516 that includes aback icon 11,418, ananalog input icon 11,420, and ananalog output icon 11,422. If the user activates theback icon 11,418 the main settings interface 9000 as illustrated inFIG. 20 will be provided. - The main settings interface 9000 includes a metering settings icon 9104. If a user activates this metering settings icon, a temperature interface will be provided. For example,
FIG. 34A illustrates anexample temperature interface CT Ratio back icon FIG. 20 . - Returning to
FIG. 11 , if the user activatesicon 220, an active alarm interface will be provided. For example,FIG. 34B illustrates an exampleactive alarm interface active alarms interface acknowledgement column alarm name column column acknowledgement column alarm name navigation tray back icon active alarm icon historical alarm icon filter icon 11,718 and an acknowledge allalarms icon 11,720. - In
FIG. 34B , if the user activates theHistorical Alarms icon FIG. 34C illustrates an examplehistorical alarm interface historical alarms interface acknowledgement column alarm name column details column acknowledgement column alarm name details column navigation tray - While various aspects and embodiments have been disclosed herein, other aspects and embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art. The various aspects and embodiments disclosed herein are for purposes of illustration and are not intended to be limiting, with the true scope being indicated by the following claims, along with the full scope of equivalents to which such claims are entitled. It is also to be understood that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only, and is not intended to be limiting.
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