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An oil mist generating system and monitoring method is shown and described, including pressurized air and oil supplies connected to a mist generating head. Sensors are provided for monitoring current values of the system operating parameters and for generating data signals based on the monitored val

An oil mist generating system and monitoring method is shown and described, including pressurized air and oil supplies connected to a mist generating head. Sensors are provided for monitoring current values of the system operating parameters and for generating data signals based on the monitored values. A data processor functionally connected to the sensors generates signals based on the data input, such as an alarm signal if one of the monitored values is beyond the extremes of a predetermined range of values indicative of a fault condition. A visual display device displays programmed messages based on the signals generated by the data processing means. If a fault condition exists, the displayed messages aid the user in diagnosing and correcting the reason for the alarm signal. The user may manually request further programmed messages using a keypad, which messages direct the user to take predetermined actions to troubleshoot the problem and maintain the system at an appropriate operating level. The data processor also initiates or terminates steps in a system start-up sequence in response to the monitored values. A computer-compatible, two-way communication port is also provided for two-way communication between the system and a remotely located computer. The system and method thus guides a user through a safe, effective start-up and provides on-line troubleshooting while monitoring operation. The oil mist generating system may also include a stand-by unit having a mist generating head, wherein the regular and stand-by units share common connections to air supply, oil supply an mist outlets. Three-way valves for controlling the connections providing for a simple and safe switch-over to the stand-by unit during times of temporary shutdown.

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[ We claim:] [1.] A mist generating system, the mist generating system comprising:means for supplying pressurized air;means for supplying oil, the oil supply means comprising a reservoir for liquid oil;means for generating a mist of oil connected to the pressurized air supply means and the oil suppl

[ We claim:] [1.] A mist generating system, the mist generating system comprising:means for supplying pressurized air;means for supplying oil, the oil supply means comprising a reservoir for liquid oil;means for generating a mist of oil connected to the pressurized air supply means and the oil supply means,a plurality of sensors for monitoring current values of the air temperature of the pressurized air supply means, the oil temperature of the oil supply means, the oil level in the reservoir and the mist pressure of the mist generating means, and for generating data signals based on the monitored values;means for processing the data signals, the data processing means functionally connected to the sensors and responsive to the monitored values for generating a signal if one of the monitored values is not within a predetermined range of values;a visual display device for displaying programmed messages based on the signal generated by the data processing means; andmeans responsive to a manual user inquiry for visually displaying on the visual display device programmed messages directing the user to take predetermined actions to maintain the system at an appropriate operating level.