Patent classifications
G01R15/125
Systems and methods for placing an imaging tool in a test and measurement tool
Analysis systems can include both a test and measurement tool for generating measurement data representative of at least one parameter of a device under test and an imaging tool for generating image data representative of a target scene. An electrical isolation mechanism can electrically isolate a user operating the analysis tool from the test and measurement circuit through the imaging tool. The electrical isolation mechanism can include an insulating coating surrounding a part of the imaging tool having an opening proximate the imaging tool so that electromagnetic radiation can enter through the opening and reach the imaging tool. The opening can be sized so that a standard finger cannot penetrate the opening to within a predetermined distance of the imaging tool. Additionally or alternatively, a window positioned over the opening can prevent access to the imaging tool via the opening.
Wire Nut Electrical Connector
The present invention relates to an electric testing assistance tool in the form a wire nut or electrical connector. The tool is a funnel shaped flame resistant and insulating device and has a top end and a bottom end with curved walls. The top end includes a central hole to receive a testing probe of a tester device. The device has an internal metal spiral thread connected to a metal ball connector. The metal spiral thread twistable about a plurality of wire end leads. The leads extending from the bottom end opening are connected to a target wiring whose electrical parameters and continuity is to be measured using the electric testing assistance tool. The testing probe can be inserted through the central hole to contact the metal ball to measure the electric parameters and continuity of the target wiring.
Calibration for common mode current
A mechanism is disclosed for mitigating common mode current in a test and measurement device. A measurement current can be received from a device under test via a measurement lead that couples a transformer in the test and measurement device with the device under test. The test and measurement device can then be calibrated to apply a nulling current to cancel the common mode current from the measurement current. Other embodiments can be described and/or claimed herein.
INTELLIGENT DIAGNOSTIC PROBE
Provided herein are systems and methods for an intelligent diagnostic probe configured to provide troubleshooting guidance during diagnosing faults within vehicle electrical systems. The intelligent diagnostic probe is configured, in some embodiments, to receive raw measurement data, such as voltage, current, and resistance, from tools and take the data into an intelligence system so as to interpret the data and provide actionable output for practitioners operating the intelligent diagnostic probe. The intelligent diagnostic probe is configured, in some embodiments, to divide vehicle electrical diagnosis procedures of into segments, include appropriate tolerance ranges for readings, and provide feedback and suggestions regarding the readings. The intelligent diagnostic probe is configured, in some embodiments, to operate as an artificial intelligence that uses a large number of previously coded measurements to learn to accurately diagnose electrical faults based on currently measured raw data.
Calibration system for voltage measurement devices
Systems and methods for calibrating a voltage measurement device are provided herein. The voltage measurement device generates a reference current signal and senses the reference current signal in a conductor under test. A calibration system may control a calibration voltage source to selectively output calibration voltages in a calibration conductor. The calibration system may obtain data from the voltage measurement device captured by the voltage measurement device when measuring the calibration conductor. Such data may include one or more reference current measurements, one or more voltage measurements, etc. The calibration system utilizes the obtained measurements to generate calibration data which may be stored on the voltage measurement device for use thereby during subsequent operation. The calibration data may include one or more lookup tables, coefficients for one or more mathematical formulas, etc.
Digital voltmeter
A digital voltmeter, where a number of clock pulses for a first ramp voltage to reach an input voltage is determined. Next, a number of clock pulses for a second ramp voltage to reach the input voltage is determined. One of the first and the second ramp voltages having a least number of clock pulses to reach the input voltage is determined. A determination is made for a number of clock pulses for the determined one of the first and the second ramp voltages to reach a reference voltage. A digital code is generated for the input voltage based on the determined number of clock pulses for reaching the reference voltage and the determined least number of clock pulses for reaching the input voltage.
Measurement device and method
A measurement device and method includes a controller for controlling performance of a test on a test object, a signal generator for generating a signal indicative of an audible prompt to audibly identify a test result of the test object, and a signal transmitter for wirelessly transmitting the signal indicative of the audible prompt to a device remote from the measurement device.
ADJUSTABLE LENGTH ROGOWSKI COIL MEASUREMENT DEVICE WITH NON-CONTACT VOLTAGE MEASUREMENT
Systems and methods are provided for measuring electrical parameters in an insulated conductor without requiring a galvanic connection. A non-contact, electrical parameter sensor probe may be operative to measure both current and voltage in an insulated conductor. The sensor probe includes a body, a Rogowski coil coupled to the body, and a non-contact voltage sensor coupled to the body or the Rogowski coil. The size of the loop of the Rogowski coil is selectively adjustable, such that the loop may be tightened around the conductor under test until the conductor is positioned adjacent a portion of the body or Rogowski coil that includes the non-contact voltage sensor. Measured electrical parameters may be provided to a user, e.g., via a display, or may be transmitted to one or more external systems via a suitable wired or wireless connection.
Wireless rogowski coil system
A Rogowski coil in a sensor unit has voltage induced by a conductor surrounded by the Rogowski coil. The voltage is integrated to represent current which is converted to digital data representing current in the conductor and sent wirelessly to a multimeter. The sensor unit may receive control signals from the multimeter and a remote control apparatus. A plurality of sensor units may be networked and controlled by the remote control apparatus.
Terminal Sensor Array
An apparatus having a conducting probe configured to couple with an electrical conductor of an electrical terminal. The apparatus has a sensor in contact with the conducting probe. The apparatus has a controller electrically coupled to the sensor, where the controller is configured to monitor the sensor values, and when the sensor values comply with a monitoring rule associated with a hazardous condition, the controller is configured to initiate an action to mitigate the hazardous condition.