Filter capacitor precharge apparatus

Details Filter capacitor precharge apparatus Filter capacitor precharge apparatus

1990-06-04

1992-08-25

Gaffin, Jeffrey A.

Electricity: electrical systems and devices

Control circuits for electromagnetic devices

For relays or solenoids

361 2, 361187, 361195, H01H 4700

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051424355

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus is provided for precharging a filter capacitor to prevent damage to a set of contacts resulting from arcing across the contacts. Included is a coil, a set of contacts, and a battery, such that the contacts and filter capacitor are connected in series and the series connected combination is connected in parallel across the battery. Also included is a switch, and a microprocessor for producing a triggering signal responsive to the closure of the switch. A driving circuit receives the triggering signal and responsively produces a charging signal. A charging circuit receives the charging signal and responsively charges the filter capacitor. Thereafter, the microprocessor produces an energizing signal causing the coil to become energized and the contacts to responsively close. By precharging the filter capacitor before the closure of the contacts, the voltage potential across the contacts is reduced. Therefore, no damage occurs due to arcing across the contacts.

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