US4340852A
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Scanning system using alternating current for indicating the open, closed and ground condition of a contact
Assignee: Powell Industries Inc
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Filing: 1979-08-09
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Granted: 1982-07-20
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Expires: 1999-08-09
Abstract
Abstract A simple but effective means for employing alternating polarity current in a discrete inputs can system is disclosed. The system permits scanning of a field contact for open mode, closed mode and for the presence or absence of spurious ground contacts.
Inventors
- 👤 Mauro G. Togneri
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 12:39
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01R; G01R31/00; G01R31/50
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
137 words
An alternating-current input and scanning system, with an alternative polarity power source, for scanning an open or closed field loop wherein such field loop may be subject to a ground contact, comprising: first input processing means responsive to one-half cycle of such power source for detecting such closure of such field loop, said first input processing means being electrically connected to such field loop and such power source; second input processing means responsive to the other one-half cycle of such power source for detecting such opening of such loop, said second input processing means being electrically connected to such field loop and such power source; and ground control processing means responsive to such power source and such ground contact for producing an alternating polarity ground signal indicating the status of such ground contact within such field loop.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
137 words
An alternating-current input and scanning system, with an alternative polarity power source, for scanning an open or closed field loop wherein such field loop may be subject to a ground contact, comprising: first input processing means responsive to one-half cycle of such power source for detecting such closure of such field loop, said first input processing means being electrically connected to such field loop and such power source; second input processing means responsive to the other one-half cycle of such power source for detecting such opening of such loop, said second input processing means being electrically connected to such field loop and such power source; and ground control processing means responsive to such power source and such ground contact for producing an alternating polarity ground signal indicating the status of such ground contact within such field loop.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
The system of claim 1 wherein said ground control processing means includes ground alarm indicator means for indicating the presence or absence of ground contacts within such field loop.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The system of claim 1 wherein said ground control processing means include means for isolating said input system.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
The system of claim 1 wherein said first input processing means include means for isolating said alternating polarity power source from said scanning system.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
The system of claim 1 wherein said first and second input processing means include cooperative means for producing an alternate polarity signal for at least one state of such field loop.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
173 words
An alternating current input and scanning system, with an alternating polarity power source, for scanning an open or closed field loop wherein such field loop may be subject to a ground contact, comprising: first input processing means response to one-half cycle of such power source for detecting such closure of such field loop said first input processing means being electrically connected to such field loop and such power source; second input processing means responsive to the other one-half cycle of such power source for detecting such opening of such loop, said second input processing means being electrically connected to such field loop and such power source; and ground control processing means responsive to such power source and such ground contact for producing a ground signal indicating the status of such ground contact within such field loop; wherein said first input processing means further include first inhibiting means for preventing said second input processing means from being bypassed during one of the alternating polarity half cycles in the closed mode of such field loop.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
173 words
An alternating current input and scanning system, with an alternating polarity power source, for scanning an open or closed field loop wherein such field loop may be subject to a ground contact, comprising: first input processing means response to one-half cycle of such power source for detecting such closure of such field loop said first input processing means being electrically connected to such field loop and such power source; second input processing means responsive to the other one-half cycle of such power source for detecting such opening of such loop, said second input processing means being electrically connected to such field loop and such power source; and ground control processing means responsive to such power source and such ground contact for producing a ground signal indicating the status of such ground contact within such field loop; wherein said first input processing means further include first inhibiting means for preventing said second input processing means from being bypassed during one of the alternating polarity half cycles in the closed mode of such field loop.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
42 words
The system of claim 6 wherein said first input processing means further include second inhibiting means for preventing said second input processing means from being triggered during one of the alternating polarity half cycles in the open mode of such field loop.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
18 words
The system of claim 7 wherein said second input processing means include means for isolating said input system.
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