Method for detecting faults in electrical circuits having pin ty

Details Method for detecting faults in electrical circuits having pin ty Method for detecting faults in electrical circuits having pin ty

1998-04-27

2000-09-05

Metjahic, Safet

Electricity: measuring and testing

Fault detecting in electric circuits and of electric components

For fault location

324512, 439638, 340652, G01R 3108, H01R 2500, G08B 2100

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061148563

ABSTRACT:
An open circuit sensor is connected to a monitoring circuit via a pin type connector. The monitoring circuit detects any change in continuity, caused by a change in the sensor. Also, a resistive device is located across the pins in the connector. The resistive device is located in a flexible medium, which medium is easily inserted over the pins in the connector. The monitoring circuit provides a leakage current through the resistive device and detects any change in that current in order to monitor the circuit for faults, such as a broken or degraded wire. The monitoring circuit can having plural pin type connectors, with each connector having a resistive device in a flexible medium located therein. The location of an open circuit fault can then be detected relative to the adjacent connectors.

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