POWER DISTRIBUTION WITH OPTIMIZED TRANSFER BETWEEN POWER SOURCES

A power distribution apparatus to control transfer time and inrush factor when switching between power sources is disclosed. The power distribution apparatus includes first and second power sources configured to provide electrical power to a load. A transfer switch is configured to switch a source of power to the load between the first and second power sources. A control circuit is configured to cause the transfer switch to select one of the first and second power sources to provide power to the load. The control circuit is configured to cause switching between the first and second power sources based on a first user input parameter and a second user input parameter, wherein the first user input parameter specifies a maximum specified transfer time, and wherein the second user input parameter specifies a maximum specified inrush factor.