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System and method for automated failure detection of hold-up power storage devices

US9007087B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 11, 2012
Grant dateApr 14, 2015
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Expiry dateAug 7, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01R27/2605
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A fault detection circuit is utilized to automatically detect faults in hold-up power storage devices. The fault detection circuit includes a hold-up monitoring circuit and a memory device. The hold-up monitoring circuit is connected to monitor output of the hold-up power storage device, wherein the hold-up monitoring circuit measures a duration of time that the hold-up power storage device provides sufficient power following a loss of normal power and detects faults based on the measured duration of time. The memory device is connected to store the duration of time measured by the hold-up power storage device following a loss of normal power.

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