G01R19/16561

MEASUREMENT DEVICE AND METHOD
20170069178 · 2017-03-09 ·

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.

Absence of Voltage Tester

The device may include a housing assembly. Also, the device may include analog circuitry electrically connected to a power source. Furthermore, the device may include the analog circuitry configured to detect the presence of voltage. In addition, the device may include the analog circuitry configured to test connectivity to the power source. Moreover, the device may include means for a user to initiate a test for the absence of voltage. Also, the device may include a supervisory test circuit within the analog circuitry to verify that the AVT is functioning properly. Furthermore, the device may include a visual indicator within the analog circuitry to confirm the absence of voltage after an absence of voltage test has been performed. In addition, the device may include a secondary power source operatively connected to the supervisory test circuit for powering the supervisory test circuit.

Voltage Sensing Lead Termination

A voltage sense lead and continuity termination (VSLT) assembly module for use with a source conductor of a power source includes a first voltage sense lead and continuity termination (VSLT) circuit, and a second voltage sense lead and continuity termination (VSLT) circuit, wherein the first VSLT circuit is electrically connected to the source conductor for a phase of the power source at a first voltage termination lead (VTL) connection point, wherein the second VSLT circuit is electrically connected to the source conductor for the phase of the power source at a second voltage termination lead (VTL) connection point, and wherein the first VTL connection point and the second VTL connection point are positioned at the source conductor such that a conductive bridge of the source conductor extends between the first VTL connection point and the second VTL connection point. The VSLT may be used in an Absence of Voltage Tester (AVT) or a power supply conversion circuit or otherwise.

Absence of Voltage Tester with Enhanced User Interface

An absence of voltage tester (AVT) includes a housing assembly, circuitry electrically connected to a power source, the circuitry configured to detect the absence of voltage, the circuitry configured to test for connectivity to the power source, means for a user to initiate a test for the absence of voltage, a supervisory test circuit within the circuitry to verify that the AVT is functioning properly, a set of visual indicators include a first visual indicator to confirm the absence of voltage after an absence of voltage test has been performed, a second visual indicator to display voltage presence between a first threshold and a second threshold, a set of visual indicators to display positive or negative voltage on each line of the power source when line voltage is present, and a secondary power source operatively connected to the supervisory test circuit for powering the supervisory test circuit.

CIRCUIT TESTING DEVICE
20250138057 · 2025-05-01 ·

A circuit testing device for maintaining contact between the device and a ground source includes a housing having an interior space. A probe is mounted to the housing. The probe includes a circuit tip and a bulb end. The probe extends through the housing so the circuit tip is spaced apart from the housing and the bulb end is within the interior space. A lightbulb positioned within the interior space physically contacts the bulb end and is visible through the housing. A spring is positioned in the interior space and is electrically coupled to the lightbulb. The device includes a wire having a housing end and a magnet end. The housing end is attached to the spring. A magnet coupled to the magnet end can attach to a metallic surface. The probe, spring, wire, and magnet complete an electrical circuit between the positive terminal and ground source, powering the lightbulb.

Electrical circuit bypass device
12449443 · 2025-10-21 · ·

An electrical testing device includes a housing having a base and a cover. The base and the cover define a cavity. The electrical testing device includes an input connector and a plurality of output connectors in electrical communication with the input connector. A fuse is in electrical communication with the input connector and the plurality of output connectors. The input connector and each output connector of the plurality of output connectors is adapted to connect to an interchangeable test lead. The input connector and each output connector of the plurality of output connectors is in electrical communication with an activation mechanism.

Method for the automatic monitoring of an electrotechnical work flow, and corresponding device
12567285 · 2026-03-03 · ·

The present invention relates to a method for the automatic monitoring of an electrotechnical work flow and to a corresponding device. The method comprises the following steps: establishing (S0) a first bidirectional communications link (F1) between a mobile communications unit (1) and a mobile voltmeter (10); starting (S1) a work step sequence program on a mobile communications unit (1) by means of an input device (1b) of the mobile communications unit (1); outputting (S2) a work step instruction of a plurality of work step instructions (A) to disconnect a live electronic component (K1) in order to effect an absence of voltage at the electronic component (K1) on an outputting device (1a) of the mobile communications unit (1) by the work step sequence program; automatically or manually confirming (S3) the disconnection of the electronic component (K1) at the mobile communications unit (1); following the confirmation (S3) of the disconnection of the electronic component (K1), outputting (S4) a work step instruction of the plurality of work step instructions (A) to check the absence of voltage at the electronic component (K1) by means of the mobile voltmeter (10) on the outputting device (1a) of the mobile communications unit (1) by the work step sequence program; checking (S5) the absence of voltage at the electronic component (K1) by means of the mobile voltmeter (10); communicating (S6) the result of the check from the mobile voltmeter (10) to the mobile communications unit (1); if the result of the check indicates an absence of voltage, automatically confirming (S8) the check of the absence of voltage from the electronic component (K1) by outputting a confirmation signal by the mobile communications unit (1); if the result of the check does not indicate an absence of voltage, outputting (S9a) a first alarm signal by the mobile communications device (1).