CPC G05B 19/042 (2013.01) [G05B 2219/2639 (2013.01)] | 16 Claims |
1. A backup power optimization system, comprising:
a backup power unit configured to provide backup electrical power during a power-loss event, wherein the backup power unit is a backup generator;
an electrical power line configured to distribute the backup electrical power from the backup power unit during the power-loss event;
an electrical power distribution panel configured to receive the backup electrical power from the backup power unit and provide the backup electrical power to the electrical power line; and
a plurality of intelligent electronic devices connected to the electrical power line and configured to receive the backup electrical power provided by the backup power unit during the power-loss event;
wherein the backup power unit is operable to send a backup power signal indicative of an operational state of the backup power unit to the plurality of intelligent electronic devices during the power-loss event;
wherein the plurality of intelligent electronic devices is operable to perform one or more predefined backup power handling actions in response to receiving the backup power signal, the one or more predefined backup power handling actions decreasing an amount of power consumed by at least one electronic device of the plurality of intelligent electronic devices, at least two of the electronic devices of the plurality of intelligent electronic devices performing different predefined backup power handling actions relative to one another that decrease the amount of power consumed by different amounts relative to one another for a given operational state of the backup power unit;
wherein the one or more predefined backup power handling actions are defined on an individual device basis via a graphical user interface that allows a user to interact with the electronic devices to configure the one or more predefined backup power handling actions; and
wherein the backup power unit is further operable to send the backup power signal over the electrical power line.
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