Power and communications adapter
First Claim
1. An adapter for power and communication connections between electronic devices in a drill string, comprising:
- a first terminal configured to couple with an output terminal of a first tool;
a second terminal configured to couple with an input terminal of a second tool;
a power converter that adjusts a voltage received at the first terminal and supplies the adjusted voltage to the second terminal; and
a communications adapter that converts a signal format of a communications signal received at the first terminal to a second signal format for the second terminal;
wherein the power converter converts an AC input signal into a DC output signal, converts a DC input signal into an AC output signal, steps an input voltage in the range of 10V to 100V up to an output voltage in the range of 200V to 1000V, or steps an input voltage in the range of 200V to 1000V down to an output voltage in the range of 10V to 100V.
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Abstract
Aspects of the disclosure can relate to an adapter for power and communication connections between electronic devices in a drill string. In embodiments, the adapter can include a first terminal configured to couple with an output terminal of a first tool and a second terminal configured to couple with an input terminal of a second tool. The adapter can further include a power converter that adjusts a voltage received at the first terminal and supplies the adjusted voltage to the second terminal and a communications adapter that converts a signal format of a communications signal received at the first terminal to a second signal format for the second terminal.
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22 Claims
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1. An adapter for power and communication connections between electronic devices in a drill string, comprising:
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a first terminal configured to couple with an output terminal of a first tool; a second terminal configured to couple with an input terminal of a second tool; a power converter that adjusts a voltage received at the first terminal and supplies the adjusted voltage to the second terminal; and a communications adapter that converts a signal format of a communications signal received at the first terminal to a second signal format for the second terminal; wherein the power converter converts an AC input signal into a DC output signal, converts a DC input signal into an AC output signal, steps an input voltage in the range of 10V to 100V up to an output voltage in the range of 200V to 1000V, or steps an input voltage in the range of 200V to 1000V down to an output voltage in the range of 10V to 100V. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A system for power and communication connections between electronic devices in a drill string, comprising:
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a plurality of tools physically connected with one another along a drill string; and an adapter comprising;
a first terminal coupled with an output terminal of a first tool of the plurality of tools;
a second terminal coupled with an input terminal of a second tool of the plurality of tools;
a power converter that adjusts a voltage received at the first terminal and supplies the adjusted voltage to the second terminal; and
a communications adapter that converts a signal format of a communications signal received at the first terminal to a second signal format for the second terminal;wherein the power converter converts an AC input signal into a DC input signal, converts a DC input signal into an AC input signal, steps an input voltage in the range of 10V to 100V up to an output voltage in the range of 200V to 1000V, or steps an input voltage in the range of 200V to 1000V down to an output voltage in the range of 10V to 100V. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A method of adapting power and communication connections between electronic devices in a drill string, comprising:
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receiving a signal having power and communication components from a first tool of a drill string; adjusting a voltage of a power component of the signal, wherein said adjusting comprises converting an AC input signal into a DC input signal, converting a DC input signal into an AC input signal, stepping an input voltage in the range of 10V to 100V up to an output voltage in the range of 200V to 1000V, or stepping an input voltage in the range of 200V to 1000V down to an output voltage in the range of 10V to 100V; converting a signal format of a communication component of the signal to a second signal format for a second tool of the drill string; and supplying one or more signals with the adjusted power component and the second signal format to the second tool. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21)
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22. A system for power and communication connections between electronic devices in a drill string, comprising:
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a plurality of tools physically connected with one another along a drill string; an adapter comprising;
a first terminal coupled with an output terminal of a first tool of the plurality of tools;
a second terminal coupled with an input terminal of a second tool of the plurality of tools;
a power converter that adjusts a voltage received at the first terminal and supplies the adjusted voltage to the second terminal; and
a communications adapter that converts a signal format of a communications signal received at the first terminal to a second signal format for the second terminal;a power blocker that substantially stops a power component of a signal transmitted by the first tool or the second tool from being received by a third tool of the plurality of tools; and a signal extractor that isolates a communication component of the signal and transmits the communication component of the signal to the third tool.
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