Field configurable rating plug using communication and control signal
    1.
    发明授权
    Field configurable rating plug using communication and control signal 有权
    现场可配置额定插头使用通讯和控制信号

    公开(公告)号:US08139336B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-03-20

    申请号:US12343724

    申请日:2008-12-24

    Abstract: A circuit breaker apparatus is provided and includes a trip mechanism which is coupled to an electrical circuit and which is configured to interrupt an operation of the electrical circuit when the trip mechanism is actuated, an electronic trip unit in signal communication with and configured to actuate the trip mechanism when pre-selected conditions are satisfied, and a rating plug coupled to the electronic trip unit and configured to operate in a first mode in response to a receipt of a transmitted control signal at the rating plug, and to otherwise operate in a second mode, the first and second modes being respectively associated with first and second ones of the pre-selected conditions to be correspondingly transmitted to the electronic trip unit by which the electronic trip unit determines whether to actuate the trip mechanism.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种断路器装置,其包括跳闸机构,该跳闸机构耦合到电路,并且被构造成当所述跳闸机构被致动时中断所述电路的操作;电子跳闸单元,与所述跳闸机构进行信号通信并被配置为致动所述跳闸机构 满足预先选择的条件的跳闸机构,以及耦合到电子跳闸单元并被配置为响应于在额定值插头处接收到发送的控制信号而以第一模式操作的额定值插头,并且以另一种方式操作 模式,第一模式和第二模式分别与预先选择的条件中的第一和第二模式相关联,以相应地发送到电子跳闸单元,电子跳闸单元通过该跳闸单元确定是否启动跳闸机构。

    Electronic trip unit of a circuit breaker
    2.
    发明授权
    Electronic trip unit of a circuit breaker 有权
    断路器的电子跳闸单元

    公开(公告)号:US07965483B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-06-21

    申请号:US12209672

    申请日:2008-09-12

    CPC classification number: H02H1/04 H02H1/06

    Abstract: An electronic trip unit which includes a processing unit and a comparator circuit. The processing unit receives an input voltage, and a reset signal to reset the electronic trip unit, and generates a trip signal when sensed current of the electronic trip unit exceeds a predetermined threshold. The comparator circuit includes a first comparator which receives the trip signal from the processing unit and compares the trip signal with a predetermined reference voltage determined based on the reset signal, and a second comparator which compares a voltage generated by a power supply with the predetermined reference voltage. The comparator circuit determines whether the trip signal is for a valid trip event based comparison results of the first comparator and the second comparator.

    Abstract translation: 一种电子跳闸单元,包括处理单元和比较器电路。 处理单元接收输入电压和复位信号以复位电子跳闸单元,并且当电子跳闸单元的感测电流超过预定阈值时产生跳闸信号。 比较器电路包括:第一比较器,其从处理单元接收跳闸信号,并将跳闸信号与基于复位信号确定的预定参考电压进行比较;以及第二比较器,将电源产生的电压与预定参考值进行比较 电压。 比较器电路确定跳闸信号是否用于基于第一比较器和第二比较器的有效跳闸事件的比较结果。

    METHOD, DEVICE, AND SYSTEM FOR MONITORING A COMPONENT
    3.
    发明申请
    METHOD, DEVICE, AND SYSTEM FOR MONITORING A COMPONENT 审中-公开
    用于监视组件的方法,设备和系统

    公开(公告)号:US20130073257A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-03-21

    申请号:US13236152

    申请日:2011-09-19

    CPC classification number: G01R31/3274 G01R31/1254 H01H1/0015 H01H2071/044

    Abstract: A system includes a sensor configured to provide a signal related to an operating condition of a component, a memory for storing values representative of the operating condition, and a processor coupled to the sensor and to the memory. The processor is programmed to calculate a first value of the operating condition during a first period of time based on the stored values, calculate a second value of the operating condition during a second period of time using the first value, and determine a status of the component using the second value.

    Abstract translation: 系统包括被配置为提供与组件的操作条件相关的信号的传感器,用于存储表示操作条件的值的存储器,以及耦合到传感器和存储器的处理器。 处理器被编程为基于存储的值计算在第一时间段期间的操作条件的第一值,使用第一值在第二时间段期间计算操作条件的第二值,并且确定 组件使用第二个值。

    CIRCUIT BREAKER TRIP UNIT
    4.
    发明申请
    CIRCUIT BREAKER TRIP UNIT 审中-公开
    断路器跳闸单元

    公开(公告)号:US20120226453A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-09-06

    申请号:US13038706

    申请日:2011-03-02

    CPC classification number: H02H3/083 H02H3/05

    Abstract: A trip unit for a circuit breaker having at least one sensor for monitoring a current in a protected circuit and a tripping system is provided. The trip unit includes a first controller operably coupled to receive a current signal from the at least one sensor and electrically coupled to the tripping system. The first controller includes a first processor that transmits a first signal to the tripping system in response to a detection of a first undesired condition. A second controller is operably coupled to receive the current signal from the at least one sensor and is electrically coupled to the tripping system in parallel with the first controller. The second controller includes a second processor that detects the first condition and transmits a second signal to the tripping system after a predetermined first time period.

    Abstract translation: 提供一种用于断路器的跳闸单元,其具有至少一个用于监视受保护电路中的电流的传感器和跳闸系统。 跳闸单元包括可操作地耦合以接收来自至少一个传感器的电流信号并电耦合到跳闸系统的第一控制器。 第一控制器包括第一处理器,其响应于检测到第一不期望的状况而将第一信号发送到跳闸系统。 第二控制器可操作地耦合以从所述至少一个传感器接收电流信号,并且与第一控制器并联地电耦合到跳闸系统。 第二控制器包括第二处理器,其在预定的第一时间段之后检测第一状态并将第二信号发送到跳闸系统。

    DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A THERMISTOR AMPLIFIER CIRCUIT
    5.
    发明申请
    DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A THERMISTOR AMPLIFIER CIRCUIT 有权
    用于热敏放大器电路的诊断系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20120185196A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-07-19

    申请号:US13008571

    申请日:2011-01-18

    CPC classification number: G01K15/00 G01K7/24 G01K15/007 G01R31/2829

    Abstract: 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.

    Abstract translation: 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。

    FIELD CONFIGURABLE RATING PLUG USING COMMUNICATION AND CONTROL SIGNAL
    6.
    发明申请
    FIELD CONFIGURABLE RATING PLUG USING COMMUNICATION AND CONTROL SIGNAL 有权
    使用通信和控制信号的现场可配置分级插头

    公开(公告)号:US20100157497A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-06-24

    申请号:US12343724

    申请日:2008-12-24

    Abstract: A circuit breaker apparatus is provided and includes a trip mechanism which is coupled to an electrical circuit and which is configured to interrupt an operation of the electrical circuit when the trip mechanism is actuated, an electronic trip unit in signal communication with and configured to actuate the trip mechanism when pre-selected conditions are satisfied, and a rating plug coupled to the electronic trip unit and configured to operate in a first mode in response to a receipt of a transmitted control signal at the rating plug, and to otherwise operate in a second mode, the first and second modes being respectively associated with first and second ones of the pre-selected conditions to be correspondingly transmitted to the electronic trip unit by which the electronic trip unit determines whether to actuate the trip mechanism.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种断路器装置,其包括跳闸机构,该跳闸机构耦合到电路,并且被构造成当所述跳闸机构被致动时中断所述电路的操作;电子跳闸单元,与所述跳闸机构进行信号通信并被配置为致动所述跳闸机构 满足预先选择的条件的跳闸机构,以及耦合到电子跳闸单元并被配置为响应于在额定值插头处接收到发送的控制信号而以第一模式操作的额定值插头,并且以另一种方式操作 模式,第一模式和第二模式分别与预先选择的条件中的第一和第二模式相关联,以相应地发送到电子跳闸单元,电子跳闸单元通过该跳闸单元确定是否启动跳闸机构。

    Circuit breaker configured to be remotely operated
    7.
    发明授权
    Circuit breaker configured to be remotely operated 有权
    断路器配置为远程操作

    公开(公告)号:US07342474B2

    公开(公告)日:2008-03-11

    申请号:US11281225

    申请日:2005-11-16

    CPC classification number: H01H89/08 H01H71/04 H01H71/70

    Abstract: A circuit breaker configured to be remotely operated is disclosed. The circuit breaker includes a set of main contacts configured to connect between an electrical source and an electrical load, an operating mechanism in operable communication to open and close the main contacts, and a remotely operable drive system configured to open and close the main contacts separate from actuation of the operating mechanism. The drive system includes a motor responsive to first and second control signals, a primary drive responsive to the motor, and an opening spring responsive to the primary drive, the main contacts being responsive to the opening spring. In response to the first control signal, the primary drive moves to charge the opening spring, and in response to the second control signal and the main contacts being closed, the primary drive moves to allow the opening spring to discharge thereby resulting in the main contacts opening independent of the motor.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种被远程操作的断路器。 断路器包括:一组主触点,其被配置为在电源和电负载之间连接;可操作地连接以打开和闭合主触头的操作机构;以及可远程操作的驱动系统,其被配置成分开和闭合所述主触点分开 从操作机构的启动。 驱动系统包括响应于第一和第二控制信号的电机,响应于电机的主驱动器和响应于主驱动器的开启弹簧,主触头响应于打开弹簧。 响应于第一控制信号,主驱动器移动以对打开弹簧充电,并且响应于第二控制信号和主触点闭合,主驱动器移动以允许打开弹簧放电,从而导致主触点 打开独立的电机。

    Systems and methods for use in measuring current through a conductor
    8.
    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

    CPC classification number: G01R15/20 G01R19/2513

    Abstract: 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.

    Abstract translation: 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
    9.
    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

    CPC classification number: G01K15/00 G01K7/24 G01K15/007 G01R31/2829

    Abstract: 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.

    Abstract translation: 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
    10.
    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

    CPC classification number: G01R15/20 G01R19/2513

    Abstract: 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.

    Abstract translation: 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。

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