Alternator tester
US6466025B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 13, 2000 |
| Grant date | Oct 15, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 13, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01R31/34
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention provides a straightforward diagnostic system and testing procedure that gives relevant data on the performance of the charging system in a battery-based electrical system. The overall method for testing the alternator comprising determining a threshold voltage of the battery-based electrical system, powering the alternator, determining a charging current generated by the alternator, and determining a charging voltage generated by the alternator. In this manner, an apparatus and system capable of rapidly determining whether a vehicle charging system is operating properly are disclosed.
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