Title:
【発明の名称】装置の状態を決定するための接触子を有するデバイス
Document Type and Number:
Japanese Patent JPH05508967
Kind Code:
A
Abstract:
Device for the determination of the status of an apparatus capable of assuming a first and a second status, the apparatus being equipped with auxiliary contacts (CAO1, ...CAF1, ..) providing binary indications of status depending on the current status of the apparatus, characterised in that it comprises at least one auxiliary contact, termed the auxiliary contact of the first status (CAO1) providing a ''1'' status signal when the apparatus has the first status, and at least one auxiliary contact, termed the auxiliary contact of the second status (CAF1) providing a ''1'' status signal when the apparatus has the second status, and a programmed microcontroller (MP) receiving the status signals of the auxiliary contacts (CAO1, ..., CAF1, ...) on inputs, as well as the commands (00, OF) requesting its passage from one status to the other, and in particular providing as output signals representative of the status (PO,PF) and/or of the availability (MFP) of the apparatus, and of the status and/or of the availability (MACAO, MACAF, MFCA) of the auxiliary contacts, this signal being produced by a program for implementing a strategy for continuity of service and for safety of use of the apparatus.
Inventors:
Ebersol, jewelery
Application Number:
JP50748093A
Publication Date:
December 09, 1993
Filing Date:
October 12, 1992
Export Citation:
Assignee:
The Woo See Alstom S Are
International Classes:
G01R31/02; H01H9/16; H01H47/00; H02J13/00; G01R31/00; (IPC1-7): H01H47/00; G01R31/00; G01R31/02; H02J13/00
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
Yoshio Kawaguchi (2 outside)