Patents Assigned to AVO Multi-Amp Corporation
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Publication number: 20100106435Abstract: A system and method of testing a power system component is disclosed. The system and method comprises coupling a test set to the power system component and stimulating the power system component with a frequency sweep signal. The method also comprises capturing a response of the power system component to the frequency sweep signal, wherein the response relates to frequency and mapping the response to an estimated response, wherein the estimated response relates to temperature. The method also comprises evaluating the power system component based on the estimated response.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2008Publication date: April 29, 2010Applicant: AVO MULTI-AMP CORPORATION D/B/A MEGGERInventors: Nils Peter WERELIUS, Mats Gunnar OHLEN
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Publication number: 20100026312Abstract: A method of testing a power system component is disclosed. The method comprises coupling a test set to the power system component and displaying a test form on a display integral with the test set. The method also comprises inputting at least a first test control parameter into the test form using an interface integral with the test set. The method also comprises stimulating the power system component using the test set to produce a first response of the power system component, wherein the stimulating is performed based at least in part on the first test control parameter. The method also comprises displaying a first test result in the test form on the display, wherein the first test result is based on the first response.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2008Publication date: February 4, 2010Applicant: AVO MULTI-AMP CORPORATION D/B/A MEGGERInventors: Bruce Andrew BUXKEMPER, Joseph Laval TREMBLAY, Douglas James SAWYER
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Publication number: 20090273336Abstract: An upgradeable test set is that includes a stimulator circuit to transmit test signals to an electrical equipment under test, a coupling to removeably couple at least the stimulator circuit to one of a plurality of front-end interfaces. The plurality of front-end interfaces include a first front-end interface having a first display and a first input device and a second front-end interface having a second display and a second input device. The first display and the second display have different display characteristics, and the first input device and the second input device have different characteristics. The one of the front-end interfaces communicates a test control parameter to the stimulator circuit and a response of the electrical equipment under test is communicated to the one of the front-end interfaces. The case is configured to enclose the stimulator circuit, the one of the front-end interfaces, and the coupling.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2008Publication date: November 5, 2009Applicant: AVO MULTI-AMP CORPORATION D/B/A MEGGERInventors: Gregory R. WOLFE, Peter H. MERL, Warren G. Southard
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Patent number: 7590142Abstract: An adapter channel mapping system for mapping channels of a network is provided. The system comprises a memory component operable to communicate with the network and having a first and a second memory portion, the first memory portion operable to communicate with a first physical channel of the network and the second memory portion operable to communicate with a second physical channel of the network and a mapping component operable to map, based on a first map, to the first and second memory portions based on a first configuration of the network and further operable to map, based on a second map, to the first and second memory portions based on a second configuration of the network. A method for testing networks employing 568A or 568B channel adapters is also provided. A method for selectively testing networks employing different channel adapters is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2004Date of Patent: September 15, 2009Assignee: Avo Multi-Amp Corporation DBA MeggerInventor: Mark G. Barmettler
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Patent number: 7429866Abstract: A method for improved cable resistance measuring is provided including coupling a measurement test device including a master unit and a remote unit, via at least one connector, to at least one network cable and determining a terminating impedance using field calibration. The method additionally including transmitting an AC signal across the network cable for determining a resistance of the network cable, and measuring a length of the network cable. The method still further including measuring a capacitance of the network cable, and measuring an impedance of the network cable terminated by the measurement test device. The method additionally including extracting the resistance of the network cable from the impedance measurement, and correcting for error in at least one of capacitance, termination resistance, and nominal cable effects for a corrected resistance value.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2006Date of Patent: September 30, 2008Assignee: Avo Multi-Amp CorporationInventor: Gerald Wayne Beene
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Patent number: 7415377Abstract: A programmable system for testing relays and controlling systems is provided. In one embodiment the present disclosure provides a programmable device capable of, for example, testing relays. The device includes a signal generator for generating signals to test relays. The device includes a memory location, and a first program stored in the memory location. The first program supports relay testing. The device includes a versioned program to support relay testing, and a processor in communication with the signal generator and the memory location. The device also includes a routine that is operable by the processor to install a versioned program in the memory location replacing the first program.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2007Date of Patent: August 19, 2008Assignee: AVO Multi-Amp Corporation DBA MeggerInventors: Aaron C. Klijn, Marvin G. Miller, Francisco J. Pataro, Michael D. Willett, Michael Edwards, Terry L. Elzy, Michael Maahs, John L. Shanks, Stanley I. Thompson
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Patent number: 7400151Abstract: A device for testing data communications cabling. The device consists of a signal generator that can generate a test signal to test the data communications cabling and a receiving component that can receive a reflected signal produced by reflection of the test signal from the data communications cabling including any reactive point source disturbance that may exist on the cabling. The receiving component can determine characteristics of the reflected signal by analyzing the phase rotation and amplitude of the reflected signal. The device can also include a cancellation generator that can generate a cancellation function based on the characteristics of the reflected signal. The cancellation function can substantially negate a portion of the reflected signal.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2005Date of Patent: July 15, 2008Assignee: Avo Multi-Amp CorporationInventor: Gerald Wayne Beene
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Publication number: 20070257680Abstract: A programmable system for testing relays and controlling systems is provided. In one embodiment the present disclosure provides a programmable device capable of, for example, testing relays. The device includes a signal generator for generating signals to test relays. The device includes a memory location, and a first program stored in the memory location. The first program supports relay testing. The device includes a versioned program to support relay testing, and a processor in communication with the signal generator and the memory location. The device also includes a routine that is operable by the processor to install a versioned program in the memory location replacing the first program.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2007Publication date: November 8, 2007Applicant: AVO MULTI-AMP CORPORATION DBA MEGGERInventors: Aaron Klijn, Marvin Miller, Francisco Pataro, Michael Willett, Michael Edwards, Terry Elzy, Michael Maahs, John Shanks, Stanley Thompson
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Patent number: 7248986Abstract: A programmable system for testing relays and controlling systems is provided. In one embodiment the present disclosure provides a programmable device capable of, for example, testing relays. The device includes a signal generator for generating signals to test relays. The device includes a memory location, and a first program stored in the memory location. The first program supports relay testing. The device includes a versioned program to support relay testing, and a processor in communication with the signal generator and the memory location. The device also includes a routine that is operable by the processor to install a versioned program in the memory location replacing the first program.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2004Date of Patent: July 24, 2007Assignee: Avo Multi-AMP CorporationInventors: Aaron C. Klijn, Marvin G. Miller, Francisco J. Pataro, Michael D. Willett
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Patent number: 7180297Abstract: A test device for testing relays is provided. The test device includes a chassis and a plurality of generator components removably coupled to the chassis. Each of the plurality of generator components have a signal generator, a CPU to promote test signal generation by the signal generator, and an amplifier to amplify signals generated by the signal generator. The test device also includes a controller coupled to communicate with the plurality of generator components.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2005Date of Patent: February 20, 2007Assignee: AVO Multi-Amp CorporationInventors: Bela Deak, Michael Edwards, Terry L. Elzy, Michael Gordon, Mahmoud Harmouch, Aaron C. Klijn, Marvin G. Miller, Francisco J. Pataro, Eugenio J. Tacconi
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Patent number: 7155362Abstract: A system for generating a signal for testing a relay is provided. The system includes a plurality of argument vector arrays, each defines a digital signal for testing the relay. Each of the argument vector arrays includes a plurality of argument vectors and each argument vector includes a plurality of arguments. The system includes a plurality of waveform generators to generate a plurality of signal components. Each waveform generator generates the signal component based on the argument vectors contained by a selected one of the plurality of argument vector arrays. The system also includes a merge component to combine the signal components to produce the digital signal for testing the relay.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2004Date of Patent: December 26, 2006Assignee: AVO Multi-Amp CorporationInventors: Michael Edwards, Terry L. Elzy, Michael Maahs, Marvin G. Miller
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Patent number: 7053624Abstract: A system for testing a relay is provided. The system includes a plurality of signal generators to generate signals to test relays. The system includes a controller to provide at least some inputs for use by at least one of the signal generators to generate the signals. The system also includes a hand-held controller in communication with the controller. The hand-held controller is operable to receive and display relay test information for a user. The hand-held controller is operable to transmit one or more control inputs for testing the relay.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2004Date of Patent: May 30, 2006Assignee: Avo Multi-Amp CorporationInventors: Aaron C. Klijn, Marvin G. Miller, John L. Shanks, Stanley I. Thompson
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Patent number: 7005856Abstract: A test device for testing relays is provided. The test device includes a chassis and a plurality of generator components removably coupled to the chassis. Each of the plurality of generator components have a signal generator, a CPU to promote test signal generation by the signal generator, and an amplifier to amplify signals generated by the signal generator. The test device also includes a controller coupled to communicate with the plurality of generator components.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2004Date of Patent: February 28, 2006Assignee: Avo Multi-Amp CorporationInventors: Bela Deak, Michael Edwards, Terry L. Elzy, Michael Gordon, Mahmoud Harmouch, Aaron C. Klijn, Marvin G. Miller, Francisco J. Pataro, Eugenio J. Tacconi
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Patent number: 6960919Abstract: A measurement connector for connecting a device to testing network cabling is provided. The device includes a device housing having a coupling portion and a test module retained by the device housing and having circuitry to promote testing of a channel of the network cabling. A biased connector extends from the device housing and communicates with the circuitry of the test module. An adapter housing is configured to couple with the coupling portion of the device housing. A mating portion promotes connection to the network cabling and is coupled to the adapter housing. A contact communicates with the mating portion and is coupled to the adapter housing such that the biased connector contacts the contact when the adapter housing is coupled to the device housing.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2003Date of Patent: November 1, 2005Assignee: AVO Multi-AMP CorporationInventor: Mark G. Barmettler
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Patent number: 6946843Abstract: A testing device for connection to a relay is provided. The testing device comprises a binding post and a test paddle. The test paddle includes a body portion, a stud, a contact and a handle. The body portion has a stud opening, a contact opening associated with the stud opening and a barrier extending from a first end of the body. The contact extends through the contact opening and is electrically coupled to the stud. The handle is coupled to the body and configured for grasping by an individual's hand to promote insertion and removal of the test paddle from the relay. The binding post includes a cover configured for rotating the binding post, the cover having an inner chamber for receiving an insert of the binding post. The insert is configured to couple test equipment to the stud on the test paddle for testing relay switches.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2003Date of Patent: September 20, 2005Assignee: AVO Multi-Amp CorporationInventors: Howard G. Fussell, John Charles Hicks, Eddie Bouasry
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Patent number: 6686731Abstract: A watthour meter testing device for testing watthour meters is provided that includes a measuring device, a switch, a transmitter and a receiver. The measuring device is in communication with the power measured by the watthour meter. The switch is operable to test electromechanical watthour meters in a first position and operable to test electronic watthour meters in a second position. The transmitter is operative to transmit a light signal to a consumption indicator on the watthour meter when the switch is in the first position for testing electromechanical watthour meter. The receiver is operative to detect the light signal transmitted from the transmitter and reflected from the consumption indicator on the watthour meter when the switch is in a first position. The receiver is further operative to detect a consumption light signal emanating from the electronic watthour meters when the switch is in a second position.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2002Date of Patent: February 3, 2004Assignee: AVO Multi-Amp CorporationInventor: Eugenio J. Tacconi
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Patent number: D505631Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2002Date of Patent: May 31, 2005Assignee: AVO Multi-Amp CorporationInventors: John Charles Hicks, Eddie Bouasry