Two wire detection system for producing abnormal state outputs
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Aug 25, 1992
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Jan 22, 1991
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Apr 11, 1988
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The detection system comprises a sensor and a controller which are connected by two wires. The sensor can take more than two states as opposed to conventional detection systems. According to this arrangement, for instance, a small leakage current exists even when the sensor is in normal off state, and, therefore, electric current in the range of I1 to I2 flows even in normal off state. On the other hand, electric current of I3 to I4 flows in normal on state. When there is a wire breakage, no electric current flows. Conversely, when there is a shortcircuiting, electric current exceeding I4 flows. Electric current in the range of I3 to I4 corresponds to an unstable state which is neither normal on state nor normal off state. Thus, by distinguishing the level of the electric current flowing through the wires, by using suitable electric current level detecting circuit, which of the level classes it belongs to, a state signal corresponding to the result of this distinguishing process can be outputted for self-diagnosing purpose.
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