Method of an apparatus for testing wiring
AssigneeInterface Technical Components Limited
InventorJohn Wilson
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Abstract
A test system employing a plurality of disconnect devices is provided. Each load, such as a lamp, has a local disconnect device which temporarily disconnects the load in order to protect it from high voltage during the test.
Claims17
A test system comprising:
- a plurality of disconnect devices and a test module arranged to be in communication with each of the plurality of disconnect devices, wherein each disconnect device is arranged to selectively remove at least one electrical load from connection between supply wires supplying electricity to the at least one electrical load in response to a first disconnect signal provided by the test module in order that the integrity of the wires can be tested, each disconnect device being further arranged to reconnect the at least one load in response to a second signal, and wherein the test module is arranged to check that all of the loads have been removed from connection between the supply wires before commencing a test.
A method of testing wiring to lights connected to a power supply via a test system comprising a plurality of disconnect devices and a test module arranged to be in communication with each of the plurality of disconnect devices, each disconnect device being arranged to selectively remove at least one electrical load from connection between supply wires supplying electricity to the at least one electrical load in response to a first disconnect signal provided by the test module in order that the integrity of the wires can be tested, each disconnect device being further arranged to reconnect the at least one load in response to a second signal, wherein said test module is arranged to check that all of the loads have been removed from connection between the supply before commencing a test, the test comprising:
- asserting a disconnect instruction to disconnect the lights;
- confirming that all lights have disconnected;
- performing at least a test of continuity;
- and
- reconnecting the lights.
A method of testing wiring to lights connected to a power supply via a test system comprising a plurality of disconnect devices and a test module arranged to be in communication with each of the plurality of disconnect devices, each disconnect device being arranged to selectively remove at least one electrical load from connection between power supply wires supplying electricity to the at least one electrical load in response to a first disconnect signal provided by the test module in order that the integrity of the wires can be tested, each disconnect device being further arranged to reconnect the at least one load in response to a second signal, wherein said test module is arranged to check that all of the loads have been removed from connection between the supply wires before commencing a test, the test comprising:
- asserting a disconnect instruction to disconnect the lights;
- confirming that all lights have disconnected;
- performing at least a test of insulation;
- and
- reconnecting the lights.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.