An information processing apparatus capable of preventing erroneous connection at a time of connection using cables without deteriorating versatility. The information processing apparatus is communicable with an external device via two cables. A first connector is connected to one of the two cables and has terminals, which include a first terminal that is arranged at a first position and receives a predetermined signal output according to start-up of the external device. A second connector of a same shape as the first connector is connected to another of the two cables and that has terminals, which are identical to the terminals of the first connector in number and arrangement and include a second terminal that is not used to output a signal and is arranged at a position corresponding to the first terminal. A controller notifies of an error through a notification device when the second terminal receives the predetermined signal.

An information processing apparatus capable of preventing erroneous connection at a time of connection using cables without deteriorating versatility. The information processing apparatus is communicable with an external device via two cables. A first connector is connected to one of the two cables and has terminals, which include a first terminal that is arranged at a first position and receives a predetermined signal output according to start-up of the external device. A second connector of a same shape as the first connector is connected to another of the two cables and that has terminals, which are identical to the terminals of the first connector in number and arrangement and include a second terminal that is not used to output a signal and is arranged at a position corresponding to the first terminal. A controller notifies of an error through a notification device when the second terminal receives the predetermined signal.

It is described an electrical installation measuring system comprising a control and measuring device configured to be installed on an electrical panel of an electrical installation and perform at least one measure of an electrical parameter of the electrical installation depending on an electrical load connected to the electrical installation and transmit command signals along a telecommunication link. The system further comprises a variable load device connectable to the electrical installation and configured to: receive the command signals from the telecommunication link; and assume a plurality of load configurations according to the command signals.

It is described an electrical installation measuring system comprising a control and measuring device configured to be installed on an electrical panel of an electrical installation and perform at least one measure of an electrical parameter of the electrical installation depending on an electrical load connected to the electrical installation and transmit command signals along a telecommunication link. The system further comprises a variable load device connectable to the electrical installation and configured to: receive the command signals from the telecommunication link; and assume a plurality of load configurations according to the command signals.

A discharge detection system of the present invention includes a current detection section configured to detect a value of current flowing in a circuit; a high pass filter configured to detect noise in a high frequency band superimposed on the circuit by a discharge phenomenon; and a determination section electrically connected to the current detection section and the high pass filter. The determination section executes steps including determining whether the discharge phenomenon has occurred based on the noise in the high frequency band detected by the high pass filter, when the discharge phenomenon is determined to have occurred, calculating an increase or decrease in the current value at the occurrence of the discharge phenomenon based on the current value detected by the current detection section, and specifying information on the discharge phenomenon based on the increase or decrease in the current value.

A discharge detection system of the present invention includes a current detection section configured to detect a value of current flowing in a circuit; a high pass filter configured to detect noise in a high frequency band superimposed on the circuit by a discharge phenomenon; and a determination section electrically connected to the current detection section and the high pass filter. The determination section executes steps including determining whether the discharge phenomenon has occurred based on the noise in the high frequency band detected by the high pass filter, when the discharge phenomenon is determined to have occurred, calculating an increase or decrease in the current value at the occurrence of the discharge phenomenon based on the current value detected by the current detection section, and specifying information on the discharge phenomenon based on the increase or decrease in the current value.

In a digital-electricity power system, an electrical-current sample value is acquired along with a voltage sample value within a time window over which the electrical current and voltage are substantially unchanged. A transmission-line series voltage is derived from the difference between the voltage at the transmitter and the voltage at the receiver. Each transmission-line series voltage is divided by a corresponding stored electrical-current sample value to generate a ratio indicative of transmission-line series resistance. These steps are repeated, and the transmitter-disconnect device is placed in a non-conducting state if a difference in the ratio generated in one or more time periods exceeds a predetermined maximum, wherein exceeding the predetermined maximum is indicative of a series resistance fault. Alternatively, a series resistance value, determined by dividing a change in voltage over a change in current, is evaluated to detect a fault.

In a digital-electricity power system, an electrical-current sample value is acquired along with a voltage sample value within a time window over which the electrical current and voltage are substantially unchanged. A transmission-line series voltage is derived from the difference between the voltage at the transmitter and the voltage at the receiver. Each transmission-line series voltage is divided by a corresponding stored electrical-current sample value to generate a ratio indicative of transmission-line series resistance. These steps are repeated, and the transmitter-disconnect device is placed in a non-conducting state if a difference in the ratio generated in one or more time periods exceeds a predetermined maximum, wherein exceeding the predetermined maximum is indicative of a series resistance fault. Alternatively, a series resistance value, determined by dividing a change in voltage over a change in current, is evaluated to detect a fault.

The present invention provides a multi ground line disconnection inspection device as a device for inspecting whether a plurality of ground lines that are connected to a ground node of an electronic control device are disconnected, including a plurality of test lines having one end connected to a plurality of ground lines, respectively, a plurality of connection switches connected to the ground node and the other end of a plurality of test lines, respectively, a plurality of test power supplies for applying test voltages to a plurality of test nodes respectively positioned on a plurality of test lines, respectively, and a determination unit for determining whether a plurality of ground lines are disconnected by detecting voltages of a plurality of test nodes.

The present invention provides a multi ground line disconnection inspection device as a device for inspecting whether a plurality of ground lines that are connected to a ground node of an electronic control device are disconnected, including a plurality of test lines having one end connected to a plurality of ground lines, respectively, a plurality of connection switches connected to the ground node and the other end of a plurality of test lines, respectively, a plurality of test power supplies for applying test voltages to a plurality of test nodes respectively positioned on a plurality of test lines, respectively, and a determination unit for determining whether a plurality of ground lines are disconnected by detecting voltages of a plurality of test nodes.