Abstract: A selected point in an electric power system is monitored for subsequent fault analysis. The voltage and current at the point is continuously sampled with samples for a predetermined period of time being temporarily stored in memory. In response to a Fault Event, voltage and current samples at differing sample rates and for differing periods of time are recorded. Voltage and current samples after a Cold Load Pickup are recorded, also the recorded samples allow later analysis of the fault and identification of the cause of the fault.

Abstract: A new and improved gas detecting and warning system of the type employing a metal oxide semiconductor gas detector device and which incorporates a quad comparator integrated circuit means having four independent comparator sections. One of the sections is arranged with the gas detector device to provide a digital limit detector operative to produce an output and a warning alarm whenever the voltage developed across a load resistance in series with the gas detector device exceeds a predetermined value. Another comparator section is arranged with an R-C timing circuit to inhibit operation of the warning alarm for a predetermined time after system energization to prevent false alarms during the initial warm up of the gas detector device. The other two comparator sections are arranged to cause intermittent energization of the warning alarm if there is a failure or malfunction of the gas detector device and/or a failure of its associated components.