Power converter with degraded component alarm

Communications: electrical – Condition responsive indicating system – Specific condition

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C340S653000, C324S519000, C324S548000

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07817051

ABSTRACT:
A power converter including a processor, at least one component whose health in the power converter will degrade over time, and at least one alarm is disclosed. The processor is configured for monitoring the health of the component over time, and for activating the alarm when the monitored health of the component reaches a threshold level.

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