Method and apparatus for monitoring armature position in direct-

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1993-07-20

1996-12-10

Strecker, Gerard R.

Electricity: measuring and testing

Magnetic

Displacement

137554, 32420724, 324716, G01B 714, F16K 3700, G01R 2716

Patent

active

055834345

ABSTRACT:
A method for determining the position of an armature of a dc-powered solenoid. Electrical circuitry is provided to introduce a small alternating current flow through the coil. As a result, the impedance and resistance of the solenoid coil can be measured to provide information indicative of the armature's position.

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