Apparatus and method for simulating blade pass sensor signals
US5111704A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 30, 1990 |
| Grant date | May 12, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 30, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01H1/006
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A processor provides N series of discrete values, with each series of discrete values approximating a sinusoidal signal and N being the number of sensors with which a BVM to be tested is normally used. N digital to analog converters are provided, each receiving one of the N series of discrete values and producing an analog signal therefrom. The analog signals have zero crossings incorporating known turbine blade vibration information. N filters are provided, with each filter being responsive to one of the converters for filtering the analog signals. Circuitry is provided for producing an output pulse simulating a once per revolution pulse. Clock circuitry is provided for producing clock pulses which are input to the N converters and the circuitry for producing the output pulse for synchronizing the operation of the converters with the operation of the circuitry producing the output pulse.
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