Abstract:
A constant current generator supplies a constant current signal to a plurality of detectors and a reference resistance connected to an output line and a ground line. Each detector includes a reference resistor connected in series in the output line, and a sensor connected between the output and ground. Upon the incidence of an external stimulus, the sensor becomes conductive shunting out all resistance subsequent in circuit and causing a predictable voltage change at the output of the constant current generator. A trigger senses the voltage change and sends signals to cause operational signals to be sent as desired, for example, to shut down a personnel cable transport system (e.g., ski chair lift) and indicate the location of the external stimulus. A detector may be bypassed by placing a permanent magnet on or into its chassis. The constant current generator output is unaffected by changes in temperature.
Abstract:
A constant current generator supplies a constant current signal to a plurality of detector means via an output and ground return line. The detector means include an electrical resistance in series circuit in the output line and a sensor connected between the ground return line and the output line optionally subsequent in electrical circuit to the resistance. The sensor means becomes electrically conductive in the presence of a stimulus. As a result, the total resistance and in turn the voltage at the output of the constant current generator changes to a predictable value indicative of the identity of the conducting sensor. A detector circuit senses the change in voltage and sends a detection signal to activate operation means.
Abstract:
A signaling system designed primarily for use on limited access highways. A plurality of individual stations positioned along the right of way of a highway are connected to a master control by a coaxial cable. Each individual station consists of a means for varying the impedance of the coaxial cable to one of a selected number of different impedances including for example an open circuit, a short circuit, a partial open circuit and a partial short circuit. The stations of each are located at different distances along the length of the cable as for example every tenth of a mile. The cable is constantly monitored from the master control by pulse signals. Reflections of the pulse signals are displayed on an oscilloscope which is calibrated for an A scope visual display and indication of the particular station from which a pulse signal is reflected or partially reflected by an impedance mismatch. In a modification, in place of a coaxial cable with individual stations there is provided a parallel pair of normally spaced wires supported by a dielectric whereby the conductive wires may be moved toward one another to change the characteristic impedance at a given location.
Abstract:
A fire alarm system having a plurality of detectors operably to actuate a single receiver to sound an alarm upon the presence of fire, said detectors each having a zener diode interposed in the conduction path so that at least part of the current flows through the zener diode, each zener diode having a voltage differing from the zener diodes of the other detectors and said receiver including means sensing the specific zener diode voltage of an actuated detector in order to determine the detector that has been actuated.
Abstract:
AN ELECTRICAL SIGNALING SYSTEM INCLUDING A NONVOLTAGEGENERATING CHANGEABLE VALUE IMPEDANCE DEVICE WHICH IS ACTUATABLE TO PRODUCE AT A PAIR OF OUTPUT TERMINALS DIFFERENT SELECT IMPEDANCE VALUES, AND AN ANALYZING CIRCUIT REMOTE FROM AND CONNECTED TO THE DEVICE WHICH PRODUCES DIFFERENT OUTPUT SIGNALS IN RESPONSE TO DIFFERENT IMPEDANCE VALUES PRODUCED AT THE OUTPUT TERMINALS OF THE DEVICE. A SINGLE DC VOLTAGE SOURCE LOCATED ADJACENT THE ANALYZING CIRCUIT SUPPLIES ALL ELECTRICAL POWER REQUIRED IN THE SYSTEM.
Abstract:
A SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING A CENTRAL STATION WITH AN INDICATION OF UNAUTHORIZED ACTIVITY AT A REMOTE PROTECTED ARE WHICH INCLUDES A PULSE GENERATOR AT THE REMOTE AREA. THE PULSE GENERATOR TRANSMITS TO THE CENTRAL STATION DURING NONALARM CONDITIONS PULSES HAVING PRE-DETERMINED PEAK AND BASE AMPLITUDES FALLING WITHIN AN ACCEPTANCE BAND AND HAVING A SPECIFIED PULSE WIDTH TO PULSE SPACING RATIO. SHOULD AN INTRUSION OCCUR THE PULSE WIDTH TO SPACING RATIO OF THE GENERATOR OUTPUT CHANGES. A DETECTOR AT THE CENTRAL STATION INTERCONNECTING THE PULSE GENERATOR AND AN ALARM INDICATOR MONITORS THE PULSE PEAK AND BASE AMPLITUDES TO ASCERTAIN WHETHER THE PULSES FALL WITHIN THE ACCEPTANCE BAND AND TO THEREBY DETECT TAMPERING, AS WELL AS MONITORS THE AVERAGE DIRECT CURRENT LEVEL OF THE PULSES TO ASCERTAIN THE EXISTENCE OF AN INTRUSION.
Abstract:
The circuit monitoring device is disclosed. The device is for monitoring circuit resistance. At configurable thresholds digital flags are triggered, the device can be used as a Security/Building management system. The device uses open technology is fully scaleable and allows programmable logic controllers to be used as security management systems. Using a soft logic option a PC could take the place of the PLC.
Abstract:
A separating device for an energy-conducting electric lead includes a monitoring unit for checking the electric properties of a lead section of the lead adjacent to the separating device, an energy storage device that is coupled to the monitoring unit such that the function of the monitoring unit can also be maintained in case of a failure of the lead, and a switching element, which is coupled to the monitoring unit and which is equipped such that in case of a failure of the lead the adjacent lead section can be separated. The disclosure further relates to an energy supply system and to a method for providing electric energy from a control center to a plurality of electric devices via an energy-conducting electric lead having at least one such separating device.
Abstract:
The circuit monitoring device is disclosed. The device is for monitoring circuit resistance. At configurable thresholds digital flags are triggered, the device can be used as a Security/Building management system. The device uses open technology is fully scaleable and allows programmable logic controllers to be used as security management systems. Using a soft logic option a PC could take the place of the PLC.