Abstract: A T-junction circuit comprises a first connector, a second connector, a third connector, at least one data bus, a power bus, and power conditioning circuitry. The at least one data bus is communicatively coupled to the first, second, and third connector. The power bus electrically coupled to the first, second, and third connector, the power bus configured to provide power from the first connector. The power conditioning circuitry is electrically coupled between a node of the power bus and the third connector, the node of the power bus located between the first, second, and third connectors, the power conditioning circuitry configured to condition the power provided by the power bus from the first connector before providing it to the third connector.
Abstract: A transducer assembly for an ultrasonic liquid level measuring device utilizing a piezoelectric crystal for generating ultrasonic pulses to be transmitted through a volume of liquid. The assembly includes an enclosure for the piezoelectric crystal assembly, that defines an interior space and a sealed opening for a cable. The enclosure is provided with a metallic layer that shields the entire interior space from electromagnetic interference. The assembly also includes a crystal housing assembly and a terminal block all located within the sealed enclosure.
Abstract: A liquid gauging system for a liquid container, the system comprising sensor means for producing a first electromagnetic signal that corresponds to liquid quantity in the container, and remote interrogation means for receiving the first electromagnetic signal and producing a system output that corresponds to the liquid quantity; the sensor means being energized by a second electromagnetic signal transmitted by the remote interrogation means.
Abstract: An optical fiber mounting device and method of installation and monitoring of a structure using the device. The device includes an optical fiber connected to a support sheet. The support sheet is readily adapted to be connected to a structure. The method of installation of the device includes affixing the support sheet to a structure. The fabricated structure is monitored by propagating light through the installed optical fiber and continuously monitoring the light to detect changes in temperature, pressure, stress and/or strain in the structure.