Abstract: Systems and methods can be provided for measuring the resistance of high power apparatuses. A device can include a current source connectable to a test object, and the ability for measuring current and/or voltage, wherein the current source is a capacitor. By providing the current source as a capacitor, a light weight device is obtained which can be used essentially continuously without periods of non-use during recharging.

Abstract: A measuring device for measuring the resistance of high power apparatuses comprises a current source connect-able to a test object, and means for measuring, wherein the current source is a capacitor. By providing the current source as a capacitor, a light weight device is obtained which can be used essentially continuously without periods of non-use during recharging.

Abstract: A method for analyzing an electrical contact pair is provided. At least one of the contacts is coupled to a line-side of the contact pair, and at least one of the contacts is coupled to a load-side of the contact pair. The method includes electrically coupling the load-side contact and the line-side contact to electrical ground, applying a test voltage across the contact pair while the line-side contact and load-side contact remain electrically coupled to electrical ground, triggering a contact pair operation timer at a start of a test, detecting at least one of a first closure of the contact pair and a first opening of the contact pair using the test voltage, and determining the timing of the contact pair based upon the operation of the contact pair operation timer.

Abstract: Methods, computer program segment and apparatus for analyzing high voltage circuit breakers are provided. The method includes electrically coupling each circuit breaker contact to ground, applying a test voltage across a circuit breaker contact, measuring an output voltage signal that is proportional to a capacitance of the circuit breaker contact, changing a state of the circuit breaker contact pair from at least one of an open position to a closed position and the closed position to the open position, and detecting a step change of the output voltage that corresponds to the change of state of the circuit breaker. A circuit breaker test device is provided. The device includes a test voltage source, a filter circuit, and an output circuit for measuring the circuit breaker contact pair capacitance, wherein the test voltage source and filter circuit are configured to be coupled to the circuit breaker contact pair during testing.

Abstract: A method for analyzing an electrical contact pair is provided. At least one of the contacts is coupled to a line-side of the contact pair, and at least one of the contacts is coupled to a load-side of the contact pair. The method includes electrically coupling the load-side contact and the line-side contact to electrical ground, applying a test voltage across the contact pair while the line-side contact and load-side contact remain electrically coupled to electrical ground, triggering a contact pair operation timer at a start of a test, detecting at least one of a first closure of the contact pair and a first opening of the contact pair using the test voltage, and determining the timing of the contact pair based upon the operation of the contact pair operation timer.