Abstract: A non-contact electric potential meter system to determine voltage between an AC conductor and a reference potential without direct electrical contact to the conductor. A housing provides a shielded measurement region that excludes other conductors and holds power supply means; an AC voltage sensing mechanism includes a conductive sense plate and an electrical connection to the reference potential. Waveform-sensing electronic circuitry obtains an AC voltage waveform induced by capacitive coupling between the conductor and the conductive sense plate. Capacitance-determining electronic circuitry obtains a scaling factor based on the coupling capacitance formed between the conductor and the conductive sense plate. Signal processing electronic circuitry uses the AC voltage waveform and the coupling capacitance-based scaling factor to obtain the voltage between the conductor and the reference potential.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to semiconductor structures and, more particularly, to an on-chip current sensor. The on-chip current sensor includes: a vertical Hall sensor; and a current carrying conductor in a first wiring layer above the vertical Hall sensor.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a sensor includes a base, and a first structure body. The base includes semiconductor dement including the first dement electrode. The first structure body includes a first conductive member and a coil. The first conductive member is electrically connected with the first element electrode. The coil is provided around the first conductive member in a first plane crossing a first direction from the base to the first structure body.

Abstract: An electric circuit for measuring a current flowing in a conductor comprising: 2×N coils, N being an integer greater than or equal to 2, connected in series together; and a common mode filtering element associated with each of the 2×N coils, each filtering element being placed in parallel with the associated coil and being able to accomplish common mode filtering of the 2×N coils, a core of the 2×N coils having a relative permeability less than 10, and among the 2×N coils, N coils being wound in a direction opposite to the winding direction of the N other coils.

Abstract: A circuit for stealing power from an external system without interfering with a communication protocol may include wiring connectors configured to receive wires from the external system; a first voltage regulator to regulate a voltage on the plurality of wiring connectors at a plurality of voltage levels to encode a first multi-bit binary message according to the communication protocol to be sent to the external system; a current monitor to measure a plurality of current levels received through the plurality of wiring connectors and decode the plurality of current levels to determine a second multi-bit binary message sent from the external system according to the communication protocol; and a power converter that adjusts an amount of power stolen from the plurality of wiring connectors based at least in part on the voltage on the plurality of wiring connectors.

Abstract: A sensor probe includes a body having first and second channels that are spaced apart and extend through the body approximately parallel to each other. A first end of a Rogowski coil is fixed within the first channel. The Rogowski coil passes through the second channel and loops back to the first channel where a second end of the Rogowski coil is selectively insertable into the first channel opposite the first end of the Rogowski coil. A non-contact sensor coupled to the body is positioned between the first and second channels to measure a parameter of an insulated conductor situated within the loop formed by the Rogowski coil. The size of an interior region within the loop is selectively adjustable by sliding movement of the Rogowski coil within the second channel.

Abstract: A current transformer includes a first housing including a first handle portion and a first distal portion, a second housing including a second handle portion and a second distal portion, a first core having a first proximal core end and a first distal core end the first core mounted in rotational contact within the first distal portion, and a second core having a second proximal core end and a second distal core end, the second core mounted in rotational contact within the second distal portion, wherein the first housing is rotationally coupled to the second housing about a fulcrum point.

Abstract: The various embodiments herein provide an energy harvester which can capacitively harvest stray electric field from low-voltage AC power lines without a physical grounding connection. The energy harvester comprises an inner electrode, an outer electrode and a circuit. The inner electrode forms an inner periphery of an upper portion of a harvester housing. The outer electrode forms an inner base of a lower portion of the harvester housing to provide a local ground reference. The circuit is housed within the lower portion of the harvester housing to direct stored energy and control an energy discharge.

Abstract: A measuring shunt includes a resistance element and a magnetic core. The resistance element includes two main contacts and a middle section extending between the main contacts for conducting an electrical current between the two main contacts through the middle section. The magnetic core extends in an annular manner around the middle section of the resistance element.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to methods for detecting a plug-in operation of a charging connector in a charging socket of an electrically drivable vehicle, wherein the charging connector has a control signal line for transmitting control signals between the electrically drivable vehicle and a charging station, including: detecting an amplitude change of a control signal on the control signal line in order to detect the plug-in operation.

Abstract: A flexible sensor configured to detect a physical amount of a measurement target in a state surrounding the measurement target includes a sensor cable configured to detect the physical amount of the measurement target and a holding portion on which a base end portion of the sensor cable is mounted, the holding portion having a groove portion in which a distal end portion of the sensor cable is fitted from a side surface.

Abstract: Described is an electrical grid sensor comprising: a housing having a bottom surface and a top surface and a ring extending from and integrated with the top surface, the ring sized to accommodate a universal hook end of a standard utility hot-stick tool by way of an aperture defined by the ring. The sensor further comprising a temperature sensor inside of the housing and in communication with the bottom surface and adapted to measure a temperature at the bottom surface when energized. A magnetized element at the bottom surface is adapted to magnetically fix the bottom surface to an iron-based transformer housing. The sensor further providing a wireline extending from the temperature sensor, the wireline adapted to connect to a data consumer transmitter. The sensor is configured and arranged to be manipulated and deployed by a hot stick tool when used with a hot stick at a safe distance from high-voltage electrical grid component.

Abstract: A cable clamp system comprises a base assembly defining a base notch defining a notch axis and a carriage assembly defining a drive axis. The drive axis is substantially orthogonal to the notch axis.

Abstract: An electronic circuit according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a first circuit, a second circuit electrically insulated from the first circuit, and a transmitter transmitting a signal between the first and the second circuits. The first circuit receives an input signal, generates a first reference signal, and converts frequencies of the input signal and the first reference signal. The transmitter transmits the frequency-converted input signal and first reference signal to the second circuit. The second circuit converts the frequencies of the transmitted input signal first reference signal to obtain a restored input signal and a restored first reference signal, generates a second reference signal, calculates a gain to be adjusted of the restored input signal based on the restored first reference signal and the second reference signal to adjust the gain of the restored input signal.

Abstract: A semiconductor component 150 has a semiconductor layer 1 including a winding wire part 10 and a winding return wire part 50 connected at a terminal end part of the winding wire part 10 and returning from the terminal end part toward a starting end part side, wherein the semiconductor component is disposed so as to surround an object to be measured.

Abstract: A dual feeder circuit system for supplying electrical power can include one or more feeder groups, each feeder having a first wire and a second wire connected between a source terminal and a load terminal to carry the same electrical signal on both wires. The system can include one or more current transformers disposed on one or more of the feeders groups such that the current transformer is disposed around both the first wire and the second wire. The first wire can be passed directly through a first side of the current transformer to allow current to travel through the current transformer in a first direction, and the second wire can include a loop and be passed through a second side of the current transformer to allow current to travel through the current transformer in an second direction opposite the first direction.

Abstract: A circuit interrupter including a busbar, a Rogowski coil disposed around the busbar and structured to sense current having a first frequency flowing through the busbar, a test injector circuit structured to input a test signal having a second frequency to the Rogowski coil, high or band pass filter circuitry structured to receive an output of the Rogowski coil, the output including a first component having the first frequency and being proportional to the current through the busbar and a second component having the second frequency and being proportional to a temperature of the Rogowski coil, and to attenuate the first component of the Rogowski coil output, and an electronic trip unit including a temperature measurement unit structured to receive an output of the high or band pass filter circuitry and to estimate the temperature of the busbar based on the output of the high or band pass filter circuitry.

Abstract: A test system can include a probe suitable to be coupled between a test measurement device and a device under test (DUT). The probe can include a signal input to receive an active signal from the DUT and a signal output to provide the active signal to the test measurement device. The probe can also include an input ground to connect to the DUT ground and an output ground to connect to the test measurement device ground. A probe ground connection checking device can automatically determine whether the probe ground connections to the DUT ground and test measurement device ground are solid.

Abstract: A clamped object is reliably clamped. A clamp sensor includes a pair of clamp arms that are formed so as to be substantially arc-shaped in plan view, that are configured so that at least one of the clamp arms is rotatable so that respective front ends of the clamp arms open and close, and that form a ring-shaped body in a state where the front ends are closed. Front end portions of the clamp arms have a pair of facing surfaces that construct the outer circumferential surface and the inner circumferential surface of the ring-shaped body, a pair of facing surfaces that construct two side surfaces of the ring-shaped body, a pair of facing surfaces that are inclined to the facing surfaces, and a pair of facing surfaces that are inclined to the facing surfaces.

Abstract: A transformer monitor, communication and data collection device features a signal processor configured to receive signaling containing information about collected data, including some combination of electrical signaling data related to electrical signaling being processed by a transformer located and arranged in a grid network and to which the apparatus is mounted, metered data related to associated electrical signaling being provided from the transformer to a building or structure in the grid network, and other wireless network data related to other wireless network communication devices/nodes/end points deployed in the grid network; and determine corresponding signaling containing information about collected data for transmitting back to a central location or other connection device for further processing, based upon the signaling received.

Abstract: The invention relates to a magnetic field measuring device and a method for detecting a localization current in a branched AC power supply system. Furthermore, the invention relates to a use of the magnetic field measuring device according to the invention as a device for detecting a test current for an insulation fault localization system. By combining two current sensors having a different magnetic field measuring sensitivity and a different magnetic field measuring range, it can be achieved that a reliable detection of localization currents in insulation fault localization systems is possible by means of a constructionally easy and cost-effective realization, in particular as retrofitting in existing systems.

Abstract: A heat-resistance element includes: a heat-resistant substrate including a ceramic material; one or more power wires embedded in the heat-resistant substrate; and a coil structure that is configured by a coil wire extending between start and end points and includes coil segments. The coil segment includes or corresponds to one winding of the coil wire. The coil segment includes: a first conductor extending along the power wire; a second conductor arranged farther from the one or more power wires than the first conductor, the second conductor extending along the power wire; a first connection wire coupling the first and second conductors in the same coil segment; and a second connection wire coupling first and second conductors of adjacent coil segments in the circumferential direction, all of which are embedded in the heat-resistant substrate, and at least the first conductor and the second conductor are not exposed from the heat-resistant substrate.

Abstract: Plug and socket assemblies that operatively associate with a safety locking mechanism to enable plugging and unplugging ceiling and wall electrical fixtures safely and conveniently.

Abstract: A power distribution network monitoring system includes a CT sensor and a power management device. The CT sensor includes a measurement component and a transmitter. The measurement component is installed at a plurality of predetermined positions along a power line constituting the power distribution network, and measures current of the power line at each predetermined position. The transmitter wirelessly transmits, as transmission data, the power spectrums of the fundamental wave, third harmonic, and fifth harmonic, as well as the effective current values used to detect abnormalities in the power distribution network, the data being at least part of the data measured by the measurement components. The power management device includes a receiver and a management database. The receiver receives the transmission data. The management database stores the received data.

Abstract: Provided is a current detection device including: a first board; a second board provided above the first board in parallel to the first board; a magnetic measurement element provided between the first board and the second board; a first coil having at least one of a first wire provided on the first board or a second wire provided on the second board and having a first connection conductor connected to the first wire provided on the first board or the second wire provided on the second board; and a second coil having at least one of a third wire provided on the first board or a fourth wire provided on the second board and having a second connection conductor connected to the third wire provided on the first board or the fourth wire provided on the second board, the second coil being connected to the first coil such that magnetic fields generated in the first coil and the second coil by a current for electrically conducting the first coil and the second coil have the same direction.

Abstract: A method for verifying the wiring of an electrical energy meter, the meter comprising an upstream phase terminal, a downstream phase terminal and a cut-off member mounted between the upstream phase terminal and the downstream phase terminal, the verification method comprising the steps of: opening the cut-off member; measuring an upstream phase voltage upstream from the cut-off member and a downstream phase voltage downstream from the cut-off member; detecting, particularly according to a measurement of the upstream phase voltage and a measurement of the downstream phase voltage, a possible wiring error; if a wiring error is detected, generating and alert; if no wiring error is detected, closing the cut-off member and putting the meter in a nominal operating mode.

Abstract: Compact ultrasonic flowmeter for measuring flowrate and other fluid related data, comprising: a flow tube with a flow bore for passage of the fluid between an inlet and an outlet; a flowmeter housing associated with the flow tube; a printed circuit board arranged in the flowmeter housing and including a processor for controlling operations of the flowmeter; a meter circuit including two or more ultrasonic transducers provided on the printed circuit board and configured for operating the ultrasonic transducers to transmit and receive ultrasonic wave packets through the fluid; a display mounted on the printed circuit board and configured for displaying a measured flowrate and other fluid related data; and one or more battery packs for powering flowmeter operations including at least the processor and the meter circuit and the display; wherein the processor and the ultrasonic transducers are surface mounted on a lower side of the printed circuit board and the display is mounted on an upper side of the printed ci

Abstract: An AC/DC power converter includes input terminals, output terminals, a power factor correction circuit coupled between the input and output terminals and including at least one power switch defining a switched current path, and a current transformer including a primary winding and a secondary winding. The primary winding is coupled in series with the switched current path. The power converter also includes a first sense switch coupled with a first end of the secondary winding, a second sense switch coupled with a second end of the secondary winding, and a control circuit. The control circuit is configured to turn on the first sense switch and turn off the second sense switch during a positive polarity of the AC voltage input, and to turn off the first sense switch and turn on the second sense switch during a negative polarity of the AC voltage input.

Abstract: Systems and methods provide for display of a deficiency indicator in response detection of a defined deficiency in an electric signal in an insulated wire. Measurement systems may include a housing sized and shaped to be held in a hand, a set of sensors for sensing a set of electrical characteristics of the electric signal, one or more processors, and a display provided on a surface of the housing. The measurement system may obtain measurements from the set of sensors and detect a presence of the defined deficiency based on the set of measurements. In response to detecting the presence of the defined deficiency, the measurement system may display a deficiency indicator that is representative of the defined deficiency detected.

Abstract: A system may include a first injection electrode, a second injection electrode, a first sensing coil, and a second sensing coil. The first injection electrode and the second electrode may each be configured to contact a material and conduct an alternating current through a portion of the material. The first sensing coil and a second sensing coil may each be configured to inductively sense a Hall current created by the alternating current and a magnetic field perpendicular to the alternating current. The first sensing coil and the second sensing coil may be coupled in series.

Abstract: A magnetic connector assembly has two independent magnetic components sharing a common core structure. The magnetic assembly includes first and second bobbins, and includes a magnetic core. The magnetic core includes first and second core halves, each half including a main core body, a first outer leg, a second outer leg, and a middle leg. The first outer leg fits within a passageway of the first bobbin. The second outer leg fits within a passageway of the second bobbin. The middle leg fits between the two bobbins.

Abstract: Provided are a non-contact voltage measurement device and diagnosis system capable of acquiring the voltage of an electric wire without disconnecting the wire. The non-contact voltage measurement device (100) includes: a cylindrical fixing part (110) for holding an electric wire (10) by clipping the same from both sides; a first electrode (121) and a second electrode (122) provided on the inner peripheral surface of the electric-wire-holding side of the fixing part (110) so as to be separated by a distance (D2); a first measurement capacitor (C3) and a voltage division capacitor (C2) connected to the first electrode (121); a second measurement capacitor (C3?) connected to the second electrode (122); a terminal (131) for measuring the voltage (V1) applied to the first measurement capacitor (C3); and a terminal (132) for measuring the voltage (V2) applied to the second measurement capacitor (C3?).

Abstract: Fluxgate based current transducer for measuring a primary current flowing in a primary conductor, comprising a fluxgate magnetic field detector and a measuring circuit. The fluxgate magnetic field detector includes an excitation coil driven by an oscillating excitation current (Ifluxgate) supplied by the measuring circuit. The measuring circuit is configured to provide a first and a second measurement output of the oscillating excitation current. The transducer further comprises a signal output processing unit for comparing in real-time the first and second measurements outputs, wherein the signal output processing unit is configured to send an error signal output if the difference between said first and second measurements outputs exceeds a tolerance value.

Abstract: Miniaturized current sensors are disclosed herein. The miniaturized current sensors may employ a coiled coil and a return coil around the current path to be measured. The miniaturized current sensors may be integrated to microelectronic devices and components.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for measuring electrical parameters in an insulated conductor without requiring a galvanic connection. A sensor probe is provided that includes a body and a flexible arm or strap that is movable between an open position that allows a conductor to be moved into and out of a measurement area of the probe, and a closed position that secures the insulated conductor within the measurement area so that one or more measurements may be obtained. The electrical parameter sensor probe may include a non-contact sensor coupled to at least one of the body or the flexible arm. A user may apply a force to an actuator (e.g., slide switch) which moves the flexible arm from the closed position into the open position against a bias force so that the insulated conductor under test may be positioned and secured in the measurement area of the sensor probe.

Abstract: A power distribution monitoring system is provided that can include a number of features. The system can include a plurality of power line sensing devices configured to attach to individual conductors on a power grid distribution network. In some embodiments, the power line sensors can include a split-core transformer. In some embodiments, a power line sensing device is disposed on each conductor of a three-phase network. The sensing devices can be configured to measure and monitor, among other things, current and electric-field on the conductors. Methods of installing, sealing, and protecting the split-core transformers of the power line sensors are also discussed.

Abstract: A Rogowski coil includes: a multilayer printed circuit board having a plurality of layers forming at least an outer top circuit board surface, an outer bottom circuit board surface, an inner top circuit board surface, and an inner bottom circuit board surface; a first winding formed by a plurality of tracks arranged alternately on the outer top circuit board surface and the outer bottom circuit board surface, the plurality of tracks being electrically connected by vias extending from the outer top circuit board surface to the outer bottom circuit board surface; and a second, return winding enveloped by the first winding. The multilayer printed circuit board includes a central passage opening for passage of a current conducting conductor. Axes of the first and second winding are arranged concentric around the central passage opening. The first and second winding are electrically arranged in series.

Abstract: A current sensor includes three bus bars arranged in such a manner to be spaced and aligned in a width direction thereof. A first shield plate and a second shield plate, which are made of a magnetic material, are arranged in such a manner to sandwich the three bus bars therebetween together in a thickness direction perpendicular to the width direction. Three magnetic detection elements are arranged between the three bus bars respectively and the first shield plate to detect a magnetic field strength generated by currents flowing through the corresponding bus bars. A conductive plate is disposed between each of the magnetic detection elements and the first shield plate. The conductive plate is disposed in such a manner to sandwich the three bus bars together between the conductive plate and the second shield plate. The conductive plate is made of a nonmagnetic conductive material.

Abstract: A system for monitoring current and voltage from a power source or load at the tap wire connected to an overhead distribution power line, the distribution power line being spaced apart from the ground is provided. The system includes a current clamp sensor coupled to the tap wire and spaced apart from the distribution power line. A sensor is insulated body coupled to the current clamp, the sensor body being configured to simultaneously measure voltage on the overhead distribution power line and current of the tap wire prior to the distribution power line. A mounting assembly is provided that suspends the sensor from the distribution power line, the mounting assembly being coupled between the distribution power line and the current clamp.

Abstract: A system and method for determining a reliability line rating for a transmission line is disclosed. In response to a line clearance measurement and a line temperature measurement received from a transmission line monitor coupled to a transmission line, the system generates a temperature-clearance model for the transmission line based on the received line clearance measurement and line temperature measurement. The system generates a plurality of past dynamic line ratings and determines a scaling factor based on the plurality of past dynamic line ratings. The system then generates a dynamic line rating for an interval of time in the future and scales the dynamic line rating in response to the scaling factor to obtain a reliability line rating for the interval.

Abstract: A transformer monitoring system has one or more monitoring devices coupled to respective distribution transformers, the monitoring devices each comprising a network device and monitors operational data of their respective distribution transformer and performs a monitoring device action based upon the operational data monitored, the monitoring device further transmits data corresponding to the distribution transformers being monitored. The system further has a central computing device communicatively coupled to the monitoring device via the network device and a processor resident on the central computing device that receives the operational data corresponding to the distribution transformers being monitored, interprets the received data, and performs an action based upon the transformer data.

Abstract: Securing systems and methods of securing a transport container to an attachment point. In one embodiment, the securing system includes an actuator, an attachment structure, and an electronic controller. The attachment structure is dimensioned to complement the actuator. The electronic controller is operably coupled to the actuator for attaching and releasing the actuator to the attachment structure.

Abstract: The carbon monoxide detector and shutoff system is an electrical switching device. The carbon monoxide detector and shutoff system inserts into an electrical connection between the national electric grid and an electrical load. The carbon monoxide detector and shutoff system senses the carbon monoxide concentration within the atmosphere. Should the detected concentration of carbon monoxide exceed a threshold level, the carbon monoxide detector and shutoff system interrupts the circuit between the national electric grid and the electrical load. The carbon monoxide detector and shutoff system comprises a pass-through circuit, a control circuit, and a housing. The housing contains the pass-through circuit and the control circuit. The pass-through circuit inserts a relay between the national electric grid and the electrical load. The control circuit is an electrical circuit that opens and closes the relay in response to the detected concentration of carbon monoxide.

Abstract: Systems and methods for measuring electrical parameters (e.g., voltage, current, power) in an insulated or blank uninsulated conductor (e.g., insulated wire) without requiring a galvanic connection between the conductor and a clamp probe. A clamp probe may include a normally closed, spring loaded jaw having a flexible strap therein that includes one or more non-contact sensors. The jaw may also include a Rogowski coil to enable non-contact current measurements. A user may compress handles of the clamp probe to open its jaw. In the open position, the user may position the jaw around the conductor under test and release the handles. The jaw then closes and tightens the flexible strap around the insulated conductor such that the one or more non-contact sensors are positioned adjacent the insulated conductor to obtain an accurate measurement of an electrical parameter of the insulated conductor.

Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods for marine geophysical surveying. An example system an electromagnetic source configured to emit an energy field into a body of water; a marine data acquisition node comprising: a base having a buoyancy such that the base is configured to float in a body of water; a geophysical sensor coupled to the base; a weight configured to anchor the marine data acquisition node to a water bottom; and a line connected between the weight and the base configured to prevent the base from floating to a surface of the body of water.

Abstract: A device for accurate measurement based on wire diameter includes a clamp and two-space compensators. The clamp includes depressible grip handles to control opening and closing of two measurement sections. Two space compensators are respectively combinable with the two measurement sections. The space compensators each have a side that is recessed to form a first clamping section, such that the first clamping section is combinable with at least two fixing elements, which are each in an arc curved shape having one side recessed to form a second clamping section. The fixing elements are structured such that inside diameters defined by the second clamping sections thereof are reduced one by one in a direction away from the first clamping section. The fixing elements are selectable to have the inside diameter of the second clamping section matching a size of an electric wire to be measured.

Abstract: Systems and methods for operating and calibrating measurement devices are provided herein. The measurement devices generate reference current signals and sense the reference current signals in a conductor under test, which sensed signals are used to determine a calibration factor or a position of the conductor under test. A calibration system may control a calibration voltage source to selectively output calibration voltages in a calibration conductor. The calibration system may obtain data from the electrical parameter measurement device captured by the electrical parameter measurement device when measuring the calibration conductor. Such data may include one or more reference current measurements, one or more voltage measurements, etc. The calibration system utilizes the obtained measurements to generate calibration data which may be stored on the voltage measurement device for use thereby during subsequent operation.

Abstract: A coil that includes an alarm.

Abstract: A method of bondwire integrity testing a packaged IC includes forcing a pin current or pin voltage level sufficient to forward bias a parasitic diode at a plurality of pins relative to a selected reference pin. The pins are connected to bond pads (BPs) on the IC by a bondwire. The bond pads coupled to a diffusion of a first type that forms the parasitic diode (D) with a region doped the second type coupled to a bondpad wirebonded to the reference pin. The resulting pin voltages or pin currents at measured, and present pin-pin relationships are determined. The present pin-pin relationships are compared to stored pin-pin relationship data for a device design of the IC. Results from the comparing are used to determine whether any present pin-pin relationships are significantly different as compared to the stored pin-pin relationships to identify a bondwire problem for at least one pin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to replacing conductors in a high-voltage power transfer system. The method provides, for example, a method for maintaining sections of electrically conductive phases in a three-phase power conductor line, wherein the three phases are parallel and spaced apart in an ordered sequence. The phases are strung between support structures and supported above the ground. Maintenance work, which include replacement or repair, is performed on sections of the three phases without interrupting a power load in any one of the three phases and without transposing the relative positions of the phases out of their ordered sequence.