Systems and methods for use in measuring current through a conductor
    1.
    发明授权
    Systems and methods for use in measuring current through a conductor 有权
    用于测量导体电流的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US09354257B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-05-31

    申请号:US13289988

    申请日:2011-11-04

    IPC分类号: G06F19/00 G01R15/20

    CPC分类号: G01R15/20 G01R19/2513

    摘要: Systems, methods and devices for use in measuring current through a conductor are provided. One example current device includes a first sensor configured to measure a first magnetic flux provided from a conductor and to generate a first signal proportional to the first magnetic flux, and a second sensor configured to measure a second magnetic flux provided from the conductor and to generate a second signal proportional to the second magnetic flux. The second sensor is spaced apart from the first sensor by a predetermined distance. The current device further includes a processor configured to determine, based on the first signal, the second signal and the predetermined distance, a radius between the conductor and at least one of the first sensor and the second sensor.

    摘要翻译: 提供了用于测量通过导体的电流的系统,方法和装置。 一个示例性的当前设备包括第一传感器,其被配置为测量从导体提供的第一磁通量并产生与第一磁通成比例的第一信号,以及第二传感器,被配置为测量从导体提供的第二磁通量并产生 与第二磁通成比例的第二信号。 第二传感器与第一传感器间隔预定距离。 当前设备还包括处理器,其被配置为基于第一信号确定第二信号和预定距离,导体与第一传感器和第二传感器中的至少一个之间的半径。

    Diagnostic system and method for a thermistor amplifier circuit
    2.
    发明授权
    Diagnostic system and method for a thermistor amplifier circuit 有权
    热敏电阻放大器电路的诊断系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US08788233B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-07-22

    申请号:US13008571

    申请日:2011-01-18

    IPC分类号: G06F19/00

    摘要: A diagnostic system and a diagnostic method for a thermistor amplifier circuit are provided. The system includes a transistor electrically coupled to a controllable variable resistor having a predetermined resistance. The transistor applies a test voltage signal to the circuit indicative of a first temperature value. An amplitude of the test voltage value is indicative of a simulated thermistor temperature value. The microprocessor determines a test temperature value based on the amplitude of an output voltage of the circuit. The microprocessor also determines an inaccuracy value based on the test temperature value and the simulated thermistor temperature value.

    摘要翻译: 提供了一种用于热敏电阻放大器电路的诊断系统和诊断方法。 该系统包括电耦合到具有预定电阻的可控可变电阻器的晶体管。 晶体管将测试电压信号施加到指示第一温度值的电路。 测试电压值的幅度表示模拟的热敏电阻温度值。 微处理器基于电路的输出电压的幅度确定测试温度值。 微处理器还根据测试温度值和模拟的热敏电阻温度值确定不准确度值。

    SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR USE IN MEASURING CURRENT THROUGH A CONDUCTOR
    3.
    发明申请
    SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR USE IN MEASURING CURRENT THROUGH A CONDUCTOR 有权
    用于通过导体测量电流的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20130116955A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-05-09

    申请号:US13289988

    申请日:2011-11-04

    IPC分类号: G06F19/00

    CPC分类号: G01R15/20 G01R19/2513

    摘要: Systems, methods and devices for use in measuring current through a conductor are provided. One example current device includes a first sensor configured to measure a first magnetic flux provided from a conductor and to generate a first signal proportional to the first magnetic flux, and a second sensor configured to measure a second magnetic flux provided from the conductor and to generate a second signal proportional to the second magnetic flux. The second sensor is spaced apart from the first sensor by a predetermined distance. The current device further includes a processor configured to determine, based on the first signal, the second signal and the predetermined distance, a radius between the conductor and at least one of the first sensor and the second sensor.

    摘要翻译: 提供了用于测量通过导体的电流的系统,方法和装置。 一个示例性的当前设备包括第一传感器,其被配置为测量从导体提供的第一磁通量并产生与第一磁通成比例的第一信号,以及第二传感器,被配置为测量从导体提供的第二磁通量并产生 与第二磁通成比例的第二信号。 第二传感器与第一传感器间隔预定距离。 当前设备还包括处理器,其被配置为基于第一信号确定第二信号和预定距离,导体与第一传感器和第二传感器中的至少一个之间的半径。

    Waveform recorder apparatus and method
    4.
    发明授权
    Waveform recorder apparatus and method 有权
    波形记录仪及方法

    公开(公告)号:US07463989B2

    公开(公告)日:2008-12-09

    申请号:US11315525

    申请日:2005-12-21

    IPC分类号: G06F15/00

    摘要: A method for recording and having analyzed waveform data associated with an electronic circuit breaker having an electronic trip unit is disclosed. The electronic trip unit has a communication port and is capable of providing to the communication port a first signal representative of a phase current passing through the circuit breaker, and a second signal representative of a conditional event at the circuit breaker. The method includes facilitating the connection of a waveform recorder device to the communication port of the electronic trip unit; facilitating recording in a first memory of the waveform recorder device in a circular queue fashion information relating to the first signal received from the electronic trip unit; and, in response to the second signal received from the electronic trip unit, facilitating the stopping of the recording in the first memory.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种用于记录和分析与具有电子跳闸单元的电子断路器相关联的波形数据的方法。 电子跳闸单元具有通信端口,并且能够向通信端口提供表示通过断路器的相电流的第一信号,以及表示断路器处的条件事件的第二信号。 该方法包括促进波形记录器装置与电子跳闸单元的通信端口的连接; 便于以与从电子跳闸单元接收到的第一信号有关的循环队列方式记录在波形记录装置的第一存储器中; 并且响应于从电子跳闸单元接收的第二信号,便于在第一存储器中停止记录。

    Method and system for providing power to circuit breakers
    5.
    发明授权
    Method and system for providing power to circuit breakers 失效
    断路器电源的方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:US06961226B2

    公开(公告)日:2005-11-01

    申请号:US10291492

    申请日:2002-11-12

    IPC分类号: H02H1/06 H02H3/16

    CPC分类号: H02H1/06

    摘要: A method and system to improve efficiency and performance of a power supply by providing a consistent voltage level into a multiple-pole circuit breaker (10) to improve efficiency, reduce heat generation and increase the speed and consistency of “turn-on” times. A power supply (14) for changing waveform comprises circuitry for receiving at least one waveform having first and second components. Circuitry is provided for changing the first component and means for outputting a waveform comprising the outputs from the changing circuitry are also provided.

    摘要翻译: 一种通过向多极断路器(10)提供一致的电压电平来提高电源的效率和性能的方法和系统,以提高效率,减少发热并增加“开启”时间的速度和一致性。 用于改变波形的电源(14)包括用于接收具有第一和第二分量的至少一个波形的电路。 提供了用于改变第一分量的电路,还提供了用于输出包括来自改变电路的输出的波形的装置。

    Methods, systems, and apparatus for detecting arc flash events using current and voltage
    6.
    发明授权
    Methods, systems, and apparatus for detecting arc flash events using current and voltage 有权
    用于使用电流和电压检测电弧闪光事件的方法,系统和装置

    公开(公告)号:US08649139B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-02-11

    申请号:US12861039

    申请日:2010-08-23

    IPC分类号: H02H3/38

    CPC分类号: H02H1/0015 H02H3/023 H02H3/38

    摘要: A power circuit protection system includes a current sensor configured to measure a first current level through a conductor of the circuit, a voltage sensor configured to measure a first voltage level across a plurality of conductors of the circuit, and a controller communicatively coupled to the current sensor and to the voltage sensor. The controller is configured to receive a first signal from the current sensor, wherein the first signal is representative of the first current level, and receive a second signal from the voltage sensor, wherein the second signal is representative of the first voltage level. Based on the first signal and the second signal, the controller is configured to determine whether to activate a first circuit protection device or a second circuit protection device.

    摘要翻译: 电源电路保护系统包括被配置为通过电路的导体测量第一电流电平的电流传感器,配置成测量电路的多个导体上的第一电压电平的电压传感器,以及通信地耦合到电流的控制器 传感器和电压传感器。 控制器被配置为从电流传感器接收第一信号,其中第一信号表示第一电流电平,并且从电压传感器接收第二信号,其中第二信号代表第一电压电平。 基于第一信号和第二信号,控制器被配置为确定是否激活第一电路保护装置或第二电路保护装置。

    Methods and systems involving monitoring circuit connectivity
    7.
    发明授权
    Methods and systems involving monitoring circuit connectivity 有权
    涉及监控电路连接的方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:US08547106B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-10-01

    申请号:US12981653

    申请日:2010-12-30

    IPC分类号: G01R31/00

    CPC分类号: H02H3/044 H02H3/05

    摘要: A circuit protection system includes a processor, a current sensing device having a first node and a second node, a current sensing circuit connected to the first node and the second node, the current sensing circuit operative to output a voltage indicative of a current sensed by the current sensing device to the processor, and a connection verification portion connected to the first node, the second node, and the processor, the connection verification portion operative to induce a current through the current sensing device.

    摘要翻译: 电路保护系统包括处理器,具有第一节点和第二节点的电流感测装置,连接到第一节点和第二节点的电流感测电路,电流检测电路用于输出指示由 到处理器的电流感测装置,以及连接到第一节点,第二节点和处理器的连接验证部分,连接验证部分可操作以感应通过电流感测装置的电流。

    Methods and Systems Involving Monitoring Circuit Connectivity
    9.
    发明申请
    Methods and Systems Involving Monitoring Circuit Connectivity 有权
    涉及监控电路连接的方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:US20120169348A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-07-05

    申请号:US12981653

    申请日:2010-12-30

    IPC分类号: G01R31/02

    CPC分类号: H02H3/044 H02H3/05

    摘要: A circuit protection system includes a processor, a current sensing device having a first node and a second node, a current sensing circuit connected to the first node and the second node, the current sensing circuit operative to output a voltage indicative of a current sensed by the current sensing device to the processor, and a connection verification portion connected to the first node, the second node, and the processor, the connection verification portion operative to induce a current through the current sensing device.

    摘要翻译: 电路保护系统包括处理器,具有第一节点和第二节点的电流感测装置,连接到第一节点和第二节点的电流感测电路,电流检测电路用于输出指示由 到处理器的电流感测装置,以及连接到第一节点,第二节点和处理器的连接验证部分,连接验证部分可操作以感应通过电流感测装置的电流。

    Method, device, and system for monitoring current provided to a load
    10.
    发明授权
    Method, device, and system for monitoring current provided to a load 有权
    用于监控提供给负载的电流的方法,设备和系统

    公开(公告)号:US09030793B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-05-12

    申请号:US13446144

    申请日:2012-04-13

    IPC分类号: H02H3/08

    CPC分类号: H02H3/08 H02H1/06

    摘要: A circuit protection device for monitoring a current flowing from an electrical distribution line through a trip mechanism to a load includes an input conductor configured to receive a current signal from a sensor. At least one resistor is arranged to receive the current signal from the input conductor, and provides a voltage signal proportional to the current signal. The circuit protection device includes a control circuit coupled in parallel with the resistor and a power supply that receives the current signal from the resistor and supplies power to the control circuit based on the current signal. The control circuit is configured to receive the voltage signal and determine an amplitude of the current flowing through the trip mechanism based on the voltage signal. The control circuit is also configured to determine whether a predetermined current threshold is exceeded and to generate a control signal to activate the trip mechanism.

    摘要翻译: 用于监测从配电线路通过跳闸机构流向负载的电流的电路保护装置包括被配置为从传感器接收电流信号的输入导体。 至少一个电阻被布置成从输入导体接收电流信号,并提供与电流信号成比例的电压信号。 电路保护装置包括与电阻器并联耦合的控制电路和接收来自电阻器的电流信号并基于电流信号向控制电路供电的电源。 控制电路被配置为基于电压信号接收电压信号并确定流过跳闸机构的电流的幅度。 控制电路还被配置为确定是否超过预定电流阈值并且产生用于激活跳闸机构的控制信号。