AUTOMATIC START AND STOP OF A PORTABLE ENGINE DRIVEN POWER SOURCE

摘要

The present embodiments provide a control system and method that is able to automatically start and/or stop a portable engine-driven power source. For example, in one embodiment, a system includes an engine-driven power source having an engine, a compressor driven by the engine, a sensor configured to generate a first signal indicative of a demand for air pressure from the compressor and a second signal indicative of no demand for air pressure from the compressor. The engine-driven power source also includes a controller configured to stop the engine in response to the second signal.

主权项

1. A system, comprising:
an engine; a battery operably coupled to the engine to provide power for starting the engine; a welder generator driven by the engine; an air compressor driven by the engine; a sensor configured to generate a signal indicative of whether a demand is made for air pressure from the compressor by reference to pressure in a compressed air storage tank; and a controller configured to stop the engine when no demand is detected for welding power or air pressure from the compressor for a predetermined time, and to restart the engine in response to determination that a state of charge of the battery is below a predetermined level.