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Methods and apparatus for sensing ground leakage and automated self testing thereof

US8907678B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 10, 2010
Grant dateDec 9, 2014
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Expiry dateMar 19, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01R35/00
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Methods and apparatus provide for: measuring leakage current from a source of AC power, which provides power to at least one load circuit; and comparing the measured leakage current values against one or more predetermined thresholds to establish status therefor; and automatically performing self tests to determine whether the leakage current sensing and comparing operations are operative.

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