Abstract: A method for determining a connection status of a device to a cable within a network environment is provided. The method comprises obtaining a signal from a non-data carrying wire of the cable by a detector that is digitally isolated from data transmitted in a data carrying wire of the cable within the network environment, modifying the signal transmitted by the non-data carrying wire to the device and evaluating the modified signal to determine a connection status of the device to the cable.

Abstract: A method for determining a connection status of a device to a cable within a network environment is provided. The method comprises obtaining a signal from a non-data carrying wire of the cable by a detector that is digitally isolated from data transmitted in a data carrying wire of the cable within the network environment, modifying the signal transmitted by the non-data carrying wire to the device and evaluating the modified signal to determine a connection status of the device to the cable.

Abstract: There is provided an apparatus and methods for a power conversion device. The method includes rectifying a mains voltage to produce a dc voltage and placing the dc voltage on a bus. The bus is coupled to an output converter and has a switch. The method also includes monitoring the bus voltage using voltage sensing circuitry and determining whether the voltage on the bus exceeds a threshold. If the voltage exceeds a threshold, the switch is turned off.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, an apparatus (100) for providing in rush current tolerance to an electronic device comprises a bulk capacitor (140), a resistor network (150), and a power switch (160). The resistor network (150) is configured for charging the bulk capacitor (140) slowly by impeding current from the power grid to the bulk capacitor (140). The power switch (160) is configured for causing the bulk capacitor (140) to be charged slowly using the resistor network (150) when the power switch (160) is off and for causing the bulk capacitor (140) to be charged more quickly without impeding current through the resistor network (150) when the power switch (160) is on.

Abstract: There is provided an apparatus and methods for a power conversion device. The method includes rectifying a mains voltage to produce a dc voltage and placing the dc voltage on a bus. The bus is coupled to an output converter and has a switch. The method also includes monitoring the bus voltage using voltage sensing circuitry and determining whether the voltage on the bus exceeds a threshold. If the voltage exceeds a threshold, the switch is turned off.

Abstract: Systems and methods for isolating an electric powered device from power surges are provided. In this regard, a representative system, among others, includes a switch that electrically couples AC signals from an AC source to an electric powered device and a surge voltage detector that is electrically coupled to the switch. The surge voltage detector is configured to receive the AC signals and detect power surges in the AC signals. Responsive to detecting a power surge in the AC signals, the surge voltage detector is configured to open the switch, thereby isolating the power surge in the AC signals from the electric powered device.

Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for remote testing of items where the tests are performed at a first site and monitored and controlled at a second site. A first remote test control station at the first site includes a test bench device for testing the items, and a video meeting station for viewing and controlling the test bench device. The second site includes a remote test control station, where the second remote test control station can control the testing parameters of the test equipment used by the test bench device, in near real time. The second remote test control station at the second site and the video meeting station at the first site are connected via both voice/audio links and visual links.

Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for remote testing of items where the tests are performed at a first site and monitored and controlled at a second site. A first remote test control station at the first site includes a test bench device for testing the items, and a video meeting station for viewing and controlling the test bench device. The second site includes a remote test control station, where the second remote test control station can control the testing parameters of the test equipment used by the test bench device, in near real time. The second remote test control station at the second site and the video meeting station at the first site are connected via both voice/audio links and visual links.