CABLE WITH LED CONNECTION INDICATOR AND METHODS OF USING SAME
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1. An assembly comprising:
- a sensor; and
an indicator electrically connected inline with the sensor.
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Abstract
An interconnection verification means for sensors and a software implementation of interconnection verification between cabling and sensors in large, multi-channel test configurations are disclosed. In a preferred embodiment the sensor assembly comprises a sensor and an indicator electrically connected inline with the sensor. In a preferred embodiment the indicator is an LED. In an even more preferred embodiment, the sensor is an IEPE.
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24 Claims
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1. An assembly comprising:
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a sensor; and an indicator electrically connected inline with the sensor. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A method of verifying a sensor comprising the steps of:
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providing power over a cable to a sensor with a first power supply; and switching from a first power supply to a second power supply and causing an indicator located proximal to the sensor to indicate. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. An indicator assembly comprising:
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a body; a first wire and a second wire in electrical communication with a first electrical connector and a second electrical connector on opposite ends of the body respectively; an indicator visible on the exterior of the body and in electrical communication with the first wire and the second wire; and at least one diode arranged to allow current to flow through the indicator in a single direction. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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24. A cable assembly comprising:
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a cable including; a first wire and a second wire in electrical communication with an electrical connector designed to mate with a sensor; an indicator integrated into the cable and in electrical communication with the first wire and the second wire; and at least one diode arranged to allow current to flow through the indicator in a single direction.
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