SCR module dynamic counter tester
AssigneeThe United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
InventorDexter T Kan
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Abstract
An SCR module tester facilitates rapid testing of SCR modules by a series of tests that are tailored to detect faults without applying full power to the modules. The SCR tester includes a quick clamp connector that is able to securely and easily clamp SCR modules for both the F/A-18 A/D GCU and F/A-18-E/F GCU facilitating the rapid testing of SCR modules.
Claims9
An apparatus for testing a silicon controlled rectifier module for a generator control unit, the silicon controlled rectifier module including a control power input, a gate input, a source power input and a load power output, the apparatus for testing the SCR comprising:
- a power source interruptably connected to the power source input of the silicon controlled rectifier module to be tested;
- a load interruptably connected to the load power output of the silicon controlled rectifier module to be tested;
- a control voltage power source interruptably connected to the control voltage input of the silicon controlled rectifier module to be tested;
- a test trigger voltage source interruptably connected to the silicon controlled rectifier module to be tested;
- a quick clamp assembly for releasably securing the silicon controlled rectifier module, the quick clamp assembly comprising a plurality of probes for making multiple interruptible connections to the silicon controlled rectifier module;
- a logic control module to perform logic/control and automated test functions for testing a silicon controlled rectifier module for a generator control unit;
- a display to show the results of tests performed by the apparatus;
- an overload protection module to prevent excess current from being drawn by the silicon controlled rectifier under test;
- a safety interlock device that automatically prevents operator electrical shocks;
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- an enclosure containing the apparatus for testing the silicon controlled rectifier module for a generator control unit.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.