Engine driven welder with stop-start controller and method for managing a welder engine of an engine driven welder to improve fuel economy

摘要

The subject innovation relates to starting and stopping the engine of the engine driven welder (700) based on parameters related to the welder and parameters related to the environment in which the welder operates. In an embodiment, a method for managing a welder engine (710) of an engine driven welder (700) includes continuously monitoring welder parameters for the engine driven welder (700) and the welder engine (710). Continuously monitoring environmental parameters that affect the engine, continuously calculating restart values based at least in part on the engine parameters and environmental parameters, and the engine (710) to maintain activity history Continuously monitoring activity and stopping the engine based at least in part on the activity history and restart values outside the operating range. The system includes an engine driven welder (700) and components (10, 780, ...) for accomplishing such aspects.