Output module, control system and method for testing an output module connected to a complex load
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1. An output module comprising:
- a plurality of outputs, each output comprising switches, wherein the switches are configured such that a load is connectable between the switches, wherein the load comprises capacitive and/or inductive characteristics; and
a calibration unit configured todisconnect the load from the switches for a calibration period,monitor a behavior of the load while disconnected, andstore samples of the behavior of the load,wherein a discharge of the load is monitored while disconnected from the switches, andwherein the samples include a discharge curve of the load.
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Abstract
An output module includes multiple outputs, each output having switches, wherein the switches are configured such that a load is connectable between the switches, and a calibration unit configured to disconnect the load from the switches for a calibration period, monitor a behavior of the load while disconnected, and store samples of the behavior of the load. Further aspects of the present disclosure relate to a control system and a method for testing an output module connected to a complex load.
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1. An output module comprising:
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a plurality of outputs, each output comprising switches, wherein the switches are configured such that a load is connectable between the switches, wherein the load comprises capacitive and/or inductive characteristics; and a calibration unit configured to disconnect the load from the switches for a calibration period, monitor a behavior of the load while disconnected, and store samples of the behavior of the load, wherein a discharge of the load is monitored while disconnected from the switches, and wherein the samples include a discharge curve of the load. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A control system comprising:
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a processor, a power supply, an input module, and an output module comprising; a plurality of outputs, each output comprising switches, wherein the switches are configured such that a load is connectable between the switches, wherein the load comprises capacitive and/or inductive characteristics; and a calibration unit configured to disconnect the load from the switches for a calibration period, monitor a behavior of the load while disconnected, and store samples of the behavior of the load, wherein a discharge of the load is monitored while disconnected from the switches, and wherein the samples include a discharge curve of the load. - View Dependent Claims (8)
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9. A method for calibrating and testing an output module comprising a plurality of digital outputs, each digital output comprising switches, wherein a load is connected between the switches, the load comprising capacitive and/or inductive characteristics, the method comprising:
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disconnecting the load from the switches for a calibration period; monitoring a behavior of the load while disconnected; and storing samples of the behavior of the load, wherein monitoring the behavior of the load comprises monitoring a discharge of the load while disconnected from the switches, and wherein the samples include a discharge curve of the load. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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