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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 13, 2017
Filed:
Nov. 04, 2011
Michael T. Little, Sheboygan, WI (US);
Isaac S. Frampton, Strattanville, PA (US);
Michael T. Little, Sheboygan, WI (US);
Isaac S. Frampton, Strattanville, PA (US);
Kohler Co., Kohler, WI (US);
Abstract
Some embodiments relate to a load control module that includes an enclosure and a plurality of power switching devices within the enclosure. The load control module further includes an interface mounted on an exterior of the enclosure and a switch connected to the interface. The switch is connected to the interface such that the switch selectively activates the interface to permit testing of the power switching devices upon operation of the interface. In some embodiments, the load control module may include a display that provides information relating to whether the interface is activated by the switch. Other embodiments relate to a load control module that includes a generator having a controller which controls operation of the generator and provides commands to the switch to selectively activate the interface to permit testing of the power switching device upon operation of the interface.