Portable multi-channel device for optically testing a liquid sample
    23.
    发明授权
    Portable multi-channel device for optically testing a liquid sample 有权
    用于光学测试液体样品的便携式多通道设备

    公开(公告)号:US07491366B2

    公开(公告)日:2009-02-17

    申请号:US11070647

    申请日:2005-03-03

    IPC分类号: G01N21/00

    CPC分类号: G01N21/251 G01N21/51

    摘要: A portable multi-channel device for optically testing of a liquid sample includes a controller; and a sample holder with a cylindrical sample compartment and at least two optical channels respectively for measuring turbidity of the sample liquid and for measuring one other optical property of the sample liquid. Each of the optical channels including: a light source placed at one end of the channel, a main detector placed across the sample compartment from the light source, a reference detector for measuring an intensity of light emitted by the light source, and an excitation focusing optic for directing a light emitted by the light source through the sample compartment towards the main detector. Signals from the reference detector of the channel, the main detector of the channel, and another main detector of another channel perpendicular to the channel are processed by the controller to evaluate the turbidity of the liquid sample.

    摘要翻译: 用于光学测试液体样品的便携式多通道装置包括控制器; 以及分别具有圆柱形样品室和至少两个光学通道的样品保持器,用于测量样品液体的浊度并测量样品液体的另一个光学性质。 每个光通道包括:放置在通道一端的光源,从光源穿过样品室放置的主检测器,用于测量由光源发射的光的强度的参考检测器,以及激发聚焦 用于将由光源发射的光引导通过样品室朝向主检测器。 来自信道的参考检测器,通道的主检测器和垂直于通道的另一个通道的另一个主检测器的信号由控制器处理以评估液体样品的浊度。

    Multiplexed sensor array
    24.
    发明授权
    Multiplexed sensor array 失效
    多路传感器阵列

    公开(公告)号:US06494616B1

    公开(公告)日:2002-12-17

    申请号:US09632405

    申请日:2000-08-04

    IPC分类号: G01K300

    CPC分类号: G01K1/026 G01D3/02

    摘要: A sensor array includes a plurality of sensors connected to two or more groups of wires such that individual sensors can be addressed. No two sensors are connected to the same two wires. The groups of wires are connected to multiplexers or the like to address particular wires connecting a unique sensor. Dramatically improved accuracy is obtained by connecting rectifiers in series with the sensors to significantly reduce reverse current through a sensor that can lead to significant errors. In some preferred embodiments, the array includes a plurality of temperature sensors, especially for use in measuring temperature at different depths in a body of water

    摘要翻译: 传感器阵列包括连接到两组或多组电线的多个传感器,使得各个传感器可被寻址。 没有两个传感器连接到相同的两根电线。 电线组连接到多路复用器等以寻址连接独特传感器的特定电线。 通过将整流器与传感器串联连接获得显着提高的精度,以显着减少通过传感器的反向电流,从而导致严重的误差。 在一些优选实施例中,阵列包括多个温度传感器,特别是用于测量水体不同深度处的温度

    Multichannel fluorosensor
    28.
    发明授权
    Multichannel fluorosensor 有权
    多通道氟传感器

    公开(公告)号:US07198755B2

    公开(公告)日:2007-04-03

    申请号:US10241451

    申请日:2002-09-12

    摘要: A multichannel fluorosensor includes an optical module and an electronic module combined in a watertight housing with an underwater connector. The fluorosensor has an integral calibrator for periodical sensitivity validation of the fluorosensor. The optical module has one or several excitation channels and one or several emission channels that use a mutual focusing system. To increase efficiency, the excitation and emission channels each have a micro-collimator made with one or more ball lenses. Each excitation channel has a light emitting diode and an optical filter. Each emission channel has a photodiode with a preamplifier and an optical filter. The electronic module connects directly to the optical module and includes a lock-in amplifier, a power supply and a controller with an A/D converter and a connector. The calibrator provides a response proportional to the excitation intensity, and matches with spectral parameter of fluorescence for the analyzed fluorescent substance.

    摘要翻译: 多通道氟传感器包括光学模块和组合在具有水下连接器的防水壳体中的电子模块。 氟传感器具有用于氟传感器周期灵敏度验证的积分校准器。 光学模块具有一个或多个激发通道和使用相互聚焦系统的一个或多个发射通道。 为了提高效率,激发和发射通道各自具有由一个或多个球透镜制成的微型准直器。 每个激励通道都有一个发光二极管和一个滤光器。 每个发射通道具有带有前置放大器和光学滤波器的光电二极管。 电子模块直接连接到光模块,包括锁定放大器,电源和带有A / D转换器和连接器的控制器。 校准器提供与激发强度成比例的响应,并与分析的荧光物质的荧光光谱参数相匹配。

    Driving circuit for powering a bi-directional load
    29.
    发明授权
    Driving circuit for powering a bi-directional load 有权
    为双向负载供电的驱动电路

    公开(公告)号:US08730701B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-05-20

    申请号:US12370362

    申请日:2009-02-12

    IPC分类号: H02M7/5387

    摘要: An H-bridge control circuit comprises an input stage, comparator stage, inverter stage. The operation of the H-bridge can be controlled by a single analog input signal provided by a feedback stage. Shoot-through protection is provided for the H-bridge circuit through the inclusion of a dead gap determined by inputs to the comparator stage. The dead gap can be adjusted, allowing for adjustment of the precision operation of the load. The H-bridge can be used to drive a bi-directional load such as, for example, a Peltier conditioner.

    摘要翻译: H桥控制电路包括输入级,比较级,反相级。 H桥的操作可以由反馈级提供的单个模拟输入信号来控制。 通过将由输入确定的死区包括在比较器级中,为H桥电路提供直通保护。 可以调节死区间隙,允许调整负载的精确运行。 H桥可用于驱动双向负载,例如Peltier调节器。

    FLOW METER
    30.
    发明申请
    FLOW METER 有权
    流量计

    公开(公告)号:US20100199758A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-08-12

    申请号:US12369501

    申请日:2009-02-11

    IPC分类号: G01F3/10 G01J3/00

    CPC分类号: G01F3/10

    摘要: Embodiments of the invention provide devices and methods for measuring fluid volume. Devices according to some embodiments include a chamber, having a pair of gears rotatably mounted therewithin. Fluid flow through the chamber causes rotation of the gears, such that each rotation and/or partial rotation results in a known volume of the fluid passing through the chamber. An optical sensor positioned outside of the chamber, can view the rotating gears through a substantially transparent chamber wall. The optical sensor can view an optical characteristic of one or both of the gears, and based upon this data, fluid volume, flow rate, and/or flow direction can be determined. Devices and methods disclosed herein can provide for improved precision in fluid flow meter measurement. In addition, the devices and methods used herein can be more durable and easier to fabricate than previously known positive displacement flow meters.

    摘要翻译: 本发明的实施例提供了用于测量流体体积的装置和方法。 根据一些实施例的装置包括具有可旋转地安装在其中的一对齿轮的腔室。 通过腔室的流体流动导致齿轮的旋转,使得每个旋转和/或部分旋转导致通过腔室的已知体积的流体。 定位在室外的光学传感器可通过基本上透明的室壁观察旋转齿轮。 光学传感器可以观察一个或两个齿轮的光学特性,并且基于该数据,可以确定流体体积,流速和/或流动方向。 本文公开的装置和方法可以提供流体流量计测量的改进精度。 此外,本文所使用的装置和方法可以比先前已知的正排量流量计更加耐用和容易制造。