Device for measuring a wide range of voltages and for determining continuity using visual and tactile indicators
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1. A testing device for electrical conductors, wherein a voltage exists between said conductors, comprising, in combination:
- a voltage sensor for measuring said voltage between said conductors and responsively providing a voltage signal representing said voltage between said conductors;
a display for receiving said voltage signal from said voltage sensor and responsively displaying a visual representation of said voltage between said conductors;
a tactile transducer between said conductors for activating in response to said voltage between said conductors; and
a substantially steady current source in series with said tactile transducer for limiting current through said tactile transducer.
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An electrical test device for use by an electrician in testing circuits. The device includes a voltage sensor, display, voltage transducer and steady current source. The voltage sensor measures the voltage between two conductors and provides a signal to the display, which responsively displays the voltage. The steady current source is in series with the voltage transducer, so that the voltage sensor may respond to a broad range of voltages while only a limited amount of current flows through the voltage transducer. Consequently, lower cost components may be used in the voltage transducer.
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1. A testing device for electrical conductors, wherein a voltage exists between said conductors, comprising, in combination:
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a voltage sensor for measuring said voltage between said conductors and responsively providing a voltage signal representing said voltage between said conductors; a display for receiving said voltage signal from said voltage sensor and responsively displaying a visual representation of said voltage between said conductors; a tactile transducer between said conductors for activating in response to said voltage between said conductors; and a substantially steady current source in series with said tactile transducer for limiting current through said tactile transducer. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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