Patent classifications
H01F38/28
Current sensor for non-contact current measurement
A method for non-contact current measurement is described. According to one exemplary embodiment, the method comprises the alternating magnetizing of a magnetic core to a maximum value in the positive and negative directions by controlling at least one secondary conductor which is magnetically coupled to the magnetic core; generating an oscillator signal which alternates between a first state and a second state, whereby the alternating magnetization processes are indicated; and determining a first measured value for an effective primary current which flows through at least one primary conductor which is magnetically coupled to the magnetic core, based on the times that the oscillator signal dwells in the first and the second state.
Multifunction single core sensor for ground fault application
A ground fault sensing circuit system includes a current transformer having a first winding and a second winding on opposite halves of the current transformer, outputting first and second signals, each winding coupled to a processor that determines information about respective currents in conductors monitored by the current transformer, based on a combination of the first and second signals. In another embodiment, the current transformer has a third winding wrapped continuously around both halves of the current transformer, overlapped with the first and second windings, the third winding outputting a third signal coupled to the processor, which determines information about respective currents in conductors monitored by the current transformer, based on a combination of the first, second, and third signals.
Multifunction single core sensor for ground fault application
A ground fault sensing circuit system includes a current transformer having a first winding and a second winding on opposite halves of the current transformer, outputting first and second signals, each winding coupled to a processor that determines information about respective currents in conductors monitored by the current transformer, based on a combination of the first and second signals. In another embodiment, the current transformer has a third winding wrapped continuously around both halves of the current transformer, overlapped with the first and second windings, the third winding outputting a third signal coupled to the processor, which determines information about respective currents in conductors monitored by the current transformer, based on a combination of the first, second, and third signals.
Single-event transient (SET) pulse measuring circuit capable of eliminating impact thereof, and integrated circuit chip
The present disclosure discloses a Single-Event Transient (SET) pulse measuring circuit capable of eliminating impact thereof, and an integrated circuit chip. The SET pulse measuring circuit capable of eliminating impact thereof includes four parts: a SET pulse test chain, a latch circuit, a flip-flop test circuit, a latching self-trigger circuit. The integrated circuit chip is provided with a test chain module and two sets of SET pulse measuring circuits capable of eliminating impact thereof, and inputs of the two sets of SET pulse measuring circuits capable of eliminating impact thereof are the same and each are connected to an output terminal of the test chain module.
Predictive synchronous rectifier sensing and control
For predictive synchronous rectifier sensing and control, an example apparatus includes an air core toroid having a voltage output, the air core toroid adapted to surround a portion of a current path and adapted to be coupled through the current path to a transformer, and a control logic circuit having a voltage input and a control output, the voltage input coupled to the voltage output, and the control output adapted to be coupled to a switch.
Current Transformer with Optic Fiber Mode Electronic Circuit
The current transformer system that is the present invention allows for surveillance of an electronic grid at electrical power generating stations, at individual operational substations and in electric power distribution for electric network and grid measurement, protection, and control ranging from very low currents to high current magnitudes. The reception and relay of information from the CT primary circuit is sensed and transmitted by a primary electronic circuitry, digitized, converted to a fiber optic mode, transmitted to a secondary electronic circuit, processed and converted to a digital output and transmitted to various monitoring and recording devices.
Transformer and socket assembly for power meter installations
An electric meter circuit assembly is disclosed which can be used as a conversion kit or in a meter installation generally. The circuit assembly includes an electric meter adapter that has a wiring harness, a meter socket adapter having a socket face adapted to receive a plug-in meter, the meter socket adapter including a plurality of meter connections exposed at the socket face; a current transformer subassembly including a plurality of current transformers, each current transformer being associated with a phase of the multi-phase electrical service, each current transformer of the plurality of current transformers being electrically connected between a meter connection of the plurality of meter connections and a phase of the multi-phase electrical service. The circuit assembly further includes a voltage transformer subassembly electrically connected between phases of the multi-phase electrical service and electrical connections in a connector adapted to be connected to the wiring harness.
Transformer and socket assembly for power meter installations
An electric meter circuit assembly is disclosed which can be used as a conversion kit or in a meter installation generally. The circuit assembly includes an electric meter adapter that has a wiring harness, a meter socket adapter having a socket face adapted to receive a plug-in meter, the meter socket adapter including a plurality of meter connections exposed at the socket face; a current transformer subassembly including a plurality of current transformers, each current transformer being associated with a phase of the multi-phase electrical service, each current transformer of the plurality of current transformers being electrically connected between a meter connection of the plurality of meter connections and a phase of the multi-phase electrical service. The circuit assembly further includes a voltage transformer subassembly electrically connected between phases of the multi-phase electrical service and electrical connections in a connector adapted to be connected to the wiring harness.
Grounding cable warning device
A grounding cable warning device includes a housing affixable to a grounding cable. An electrical current transformer is disposed within the housing. An energy storage component is disposed within the housing. A first sensor is disposed within the housing and configured to detect an electrical current in the grounding cable. A second sensor is disposed within the housing and configured to detect a voltage of the grounding cable. One or more electronic indication components are arranged with the housing and configured to alert a user of an unsafe condition. A microcontroller is disposed within the housing and receives input from the first sensor and the sensor and actuates the one or more electronic indication components, in response to receipt of the input, to alert the user of the unsafe condition.
CURRENT SENSOR FOR NON-CONTACT CURRENT MEASUREMENT
A method for non-contact current measurement is described. According to one exemplary embodiment, the method comprises the alternating magnetizing of a magnetic core to a maximum value in the positive and negative directions by controlling at least one secondary conductor which is magnetically coupled to the magnetic core; generating an oscillator signal which alternates between a first state and a second state, whereby the alternating magnetization processes are indicated; and determining a first measured value for an effective primary current which flows through at least one primary conductor which is magnetically coupled to the magnetic core, based on the times that the oscillator signal dwells in the first and the second state.