GFCI with self-test and remote annunciation capabilities

Details GFCI with self-test and remote annunciation capabilities GFCI with self-test and remote annunciation capabilities

2011-03-22

2011-03-22

Jackson, Stephen W (Department: 2836)

Electricity: electrical systems and devices

Safety and protection of systems and devices

Ground fault protection

C361S045000, C327S439000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07911746

ABSTRACT:
Methods and techniques are disclosed for an intelligent GFCI device (IGFCI) having a microcontroller programmed to perform self-testing on a periodic basis and communicate the results of this testing to a remote monitoring device such as a remote central logging computer. In some implementations, with two-way (bidirectional) communication, a plurality of self-testing IGFCI devices can be tested and reset systematically from a remotely located device to reduce disruption to users. The IGFCI device can be configured to be automatically reset or manually reset upon the application of AC power to the device.

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