A method of monitoring a fuse of a work machine includes sensing a fuse current; detecting when the fuse current exceeds a threshold; quantifying a difference current that is a difference between the fuse current and the threshold current when the fuse current exceeds the threshold current; determining an amount of time that the difference current is greater than zero; and generating an alert related to fuse lifetime according to the difference current and determined time.

A method of monitoring a fuse of a work machine includes sensing a fuse current; detecting when the fuse current exceeds a threshold; quantifying a difference current that is a difference between the fuse current and the threshold current when the fuse current exceeds the threshold current; determining an amount of time that the difference current is greater than zero; and generating an alert related to fuse lifetime according to the difference current and determined time.

Electrical current sensing and monitoring methods include connecting a compensation circuit across a conductor having a non-linear resistance such as a fuse element. The compensation circuit injects a current or voltage to the conductor that allows the resistance of the conductor to be determined. The current flowing in the conductor can be calculated based on a sensed voltage across the conductor once the resistance of the conductor has been determined.

Wireless communication enabled circuit breakers are described. Methods associated with such wireless communication enabled circuit breakers are also described. The wireless communication enabled circuit breakers may controlled by a remote entity. The remote entity may wirelessly case the wireless communication enabled circuit breakers to trip.

An electronic device includes a substrate, an electronic component disposed over the substrate and an electrical testing component disposed over the substrate. The electronic component includes a bottom plate over the substrate, and a top plate over the bottom plate. The electrical testing component includes a first anti-fuse structure and a second anti-fuse structure, wherein the first anti-fuse structure and the second anti-fuse structure are electrically connected to the bottom plate.

Communication enabled circuit breakers and circuit breaker panels are described. Methods associated with such communication enabled circuit breakers and circuit breaker panels are also described. A circuit breaker panel may include a circuit breaker controller and one or more communication enabled circuit breakers. Two-way wireless communication is possible between the circuit breaker controller and the one or more communication enabled circuit breakers.

Communication enabled circuit breakers are described. Methods associated with such communication enabled circuit breakers are also described. The communication enabled circuit breakers may include one or more current sensors. The one or more current sensors may be disposed in a clip. The clip may be coupled to a line side phase connection, and the clip may be shielded to attenuate signals.

Communication enabled circuit breakers are described. Methods associated with secure communication between communication enabled circuit breakers and a panel system are described. Additionally, methods for commissioning and decommissioning such communication enabled circuit breakers in the panel system are described. The communication enabled circuit breakers may be paired with a controller and information regarding such breakers can be added to a database.

A fuse monitoring device for monitoring a fuse is disclosed. The fuse monitoring device includes at least one sensor, at least one processor and a housing. The sensor is configured to be operably connected to the fuse and configured to measure fuse data associated with the fuse. The sensor includes a current sensor that includes a frame and a core. The at least one processor is communicatively coupled to the at least one sensor and is configured to transmit the fuse data. The housing includes a mounting block that includes an inner opening. The frame of the current sensor is configured within the inner opening of the mounting block.

A fuse monitoring device for monitoring a fuse is disclosed. The fuse monitoring device includes at least one sensor, at least one processor and a housing. The sensor is configured to be operably connected to the fuse and configured to measure fuse data associated with the fuse. The sensor includes a current sensor that includes a frame and a core. The at least one processor is communicatively coupled to the at least one sensor and is configured to transmit the fuse data. The housing includes a mounting block that includes an inner opening. The frame of the current sensor is configured within the inner opening of the mounting block.