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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 08, 2005
Filed:
Oct. 22, 2004
Todd W. Klippel, Oak Park, IL (US);
Richard P. Mikosz, Hickory Hills, IL (US);
Ronald D. Atanus, Mt. Prospect, IL (US);
Michael G. Ennis, Evanston, IL (US);
Raymond P. O'leary, Evanston, IL (US);
Joseph W. Ruta, Arlington Heights, IL (US);
Gregory C. Mears, Chicago, IL (US);
Todd W. Klippel, Oak Park, IL (US);
Richard P. Mikosz, Hickory Hills, IL (US);
Ronald D. Atanus, Mt. Prospect, IL (US);
Michael G. Ennis, Evanston, IL (US);
Raymond P. O'Leary, Evanston, IL (US);
Joseph W. Ruta, Arlington Heights, IL (US);
Gregory C. Mears, Chicago, IL (US);
S & C Electric Co., Chicago, IL (US);
Abstract
A control method and arrangement that monitors the condition and operating parameters of a power electronic system having power electronic devices and responds to various detected abnormalities to optimize operation of the power electronic system. The arrangement increases reliability of operation and optimizes the continuous supply of power to a load. The arrangement also includes the capability for diagnosing the parameters of the power electronic switches including drive current, drive voltage and operating temperature and for communicating the status information in a coordinated fashion.