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Alternator Tester Having Belt Slip Detection

  • US 20140278159A1
  • Filed: 03/12/2014
  • Published: 09/18/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/15/2013
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A diagnostic tool for testing the performance of a component of a vehicle, comprising:

  • a processor that processes test information from an alternator component of the vehicle and controls and activates the alternator component during an alternator test;

    a memory that stores the test information of the alternator component and software that operates the alternator component of the vehicle;

    a motor having a pulley that is connected to the alternator;

    a first load component controlled by the processor to put a first load on the alternator during testing; and

    an analog to digital converter (ADC) that provides an output voltage of the alternator, wherein the processor determines a ripple frequency from the output voltage.

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