Fluid status detector
First Claim
1. A fluid status detection system comprising:
- a controller, a plurality of probes for sensing the status of fluids at probe locations remote from the controller, and a transmission line connecting said controller and said probes, wherein said controller comprises;
means for sensing the fluid environment of the probe and producing a voltage signal characteristic of the status of said fluid environment;
a voltage controlled oscillator means responsive to said voltage signal for providing an oscillating signal the frequency of which is representative of said status of said fluid environment; and
wherein said controller comprises indicator means responsive to said oscillating status signal for providing an indication of the sensed fluid status.
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Abstract
There is a controller connected to a plurality of probes via a transmission line. Each probe includes sensors which provide voltage signals related to the fluid status in the probe environment. The voltage signals are applied to a voltage controlled oscillator which in turn provides an oscillating signal for transmission to the controller. A counter in the controller is controlled by a timer to count the number of oscillations of the transmitted signal over a predetermined time period. The count is represented by a digital signal which is processed to provide an indication of the fluid status of the probes. Probe circuit temperature is also transmitted to the controller for use in correcting the received oscillator frequency.
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5 Claims
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1. A fluid status detection system comprising:
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a controller, a plurality of probes for sensing the status of fluids at probe locations remote from the controller, and a transmission line connecting said controller and said probes, wherein said controller comprises; means for sensing the fluid environment of the probe and producing a voltage signal characteristic of the status of said fluid environment; a voltage controlled oscillator means responsive to said voltage signal for providing an oscillating signal the frequency of which is representative of said status of said fluid environment; and wherein said controller comprises indicator means responsive to said oscillating status signal for providing an indication of the sensed fluid status. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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