CA2356318A1 - Device for testing cables that are provided with plug connectors - Google Patents
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- CA2356318A1 CA2356318A1 CA002356318A CA2356318A CA2356318A1 CA 2356318 A1 CA2356318 A1 CA 2356318A1 CA 002356318 A CA002356318 A CA 002356318A CA 2356318 A CA2356318 A CA 2356318A CA 2356318 A1 CA2356318 A1 CA 2356318A1
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- G—PHYSICS
- G01—MEASURING; TESTING
- G01R—MEASURING ELECTRIC VARIABLES; MEASURING MAGNETIC VARIABLES
- G01R31/00—Arrangements for testing electric properties; Arrangements for locating electric faults; Arrangements for electrical testing characterised by what is being tested not provided for elsewhere
- G01R31/50—Testing of electric apparatus, lines, cables or components for short-circuits, continuity, leakage current or incorrect line connections
- G01R31/66—Testing of connections, e.g. of plugs or non-disconnectable joints
- G01R31/68—Testing of releasable connections, e.g. of terminals mounted on a printed circuit board
- G01R31/69—Testing of releasable connections, e.g. of terminals mounted on a printed circuit board of terminals at the end of a cable or a wire harness; of plugs; of sockets, e.g. wall sockets or power sockets in appliances
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- G—PHYSICS
- G01—MEASURING; TESTING
- G01R—MEASURING ELECTRIC VARIABLES; MEASURING MAGNETIC VARIABLES
- G01R31/00—Arrangements for testing electric properties; Arrangements for locating electric faults; Arrangements for electrical testing characterised by what is being tested not provided for elsewhere
- G01R31/50—Testing of electric apparatus, lines, cables or components for short-circuits, continuity, leakage current or incorrect line connections
- G01R31/58—Testing of lines, cables or conductors
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- Testing Of Short-Circuits, Discontinuities, Leakage, Or Incorrect Line Connections (AREA)
- Details Of Connecting Devices For Male And Female Coupling (AREA)
- Manufacturing Of Electrical Connectors (AREA)
- Arrangements For Transmission Of Measured Signals (AREA)
- Electric Cable Installation (AREA)
- Tests Of Electronic Circuits (AREA)
- Coupling Device And Connection With Printed Circuit (AREA)
- Emergency Protection Circuit Devices (AREA)
- Installation Of Indoor Wiring (AREA)
Abstract
The invention relates to a device for testing cables that are provided with plug connectors, comprising a number of adapters (4), each of which is provided with a plug connector receiving element which is allocated to a particular plug connector; a measuring unit (5), a computer (6) for evaluating the data determined by said measuring unit (5), a storage device (9) for receiving plug connector or adapter-specific data and a PC (1) to which a monitor is connected. The inventive device is configured in such a way that each adapter (4) is allocated a measuring unit (5), a computer (6), a storage device (9), and a test point electronics unit (7) which is connected to the PC
(1) by a bus (2).
(1) by a bus (2).
Description
DEVICE FOR TESTING CABLES PROVIDED WITH PLUGS
The present invention relates to a device for testing cables provided with plugs according to the preamble of claim 1.
By means of such devices, cables are checked for continuity and attached plugs are checked for correct securement. Such cables provided with plugs are used, for example, in the automotive industry, whereby the device tests in particular cables united to harnesses, i.e. a plurality of cables, can be tested at the same time.
Each adapter includes a plug receptacle which has a configuration complementing a particular plug so that only this one plug can be inserted in the respective plug receptacle.
Since a plug is attached to each cable end, each cable requires two adapters.
The known devices have adapters which are connected to a common storage in which the respective plug-specific data must be inputted by hand. In particular, in those situations in which a plurality of cables is to be simultaneously tested which require a corresponding number of adapters, a manual input is very complicated and time-consuming. Also the exchange of adapters, for example for testing new plugs, is cumbersome to handle and unsuitable for a optimization of the entire test process, whereby in any case the new plug-specific data must be inputted.
Naturally, the error rate of a manual input, in particular when a plurality of plugs is involved, is fairly large, so that a reliable testing of the cables and/or plugs is not ensured.
Heretofore, a measuring technique is provided that is common for all adapters and requires, however, a complex electric connection to the individual adapters.
The measuring technique is received in a so-called matrix which in a way forms a base for attachment of the individual adapters. As a result, the fabrication becomes hereby relatively complex, on the one hand, and, on the other hand, the further attachment of additional adapters is problematic and can be implemented only through complicated configuration.
The present invention is therefore based on the object to so develop a device of the afore-stated type which is simple in structure, optimized for handling and has improved range of application.
This object is solved by a device, which has the features of claim 1.
Through this structural configuration, by which each adapter has a separate measuring technique, a computer as well as a storage, all relevant data can be retrieved immediately, without requiring a manual input of the plug-specific data directly at the test desk. Rather, these data are inputted at the factory end during production and configuration of the adapter. This is also true for all three named components, which are suitably integrated in a common structural unit for connection to the adapter.
This structural unit in turn is connected to a bus which is connected to the PC
communicating with a monitor for displaying the determined data.
In general, any number of structural units and thus any number of adapters may be connected to the bus, thereby significantly improving the range of application of the entire device.
The quasi-integration of the components, required for the test of the cable, in the adapter further simplifies the handling as well as eliminates, or at least minimizes, also possible error causes through faulty operation.
The present invention relates to a device for testing cables provided with plugs according to the preamble of claim 1.
By means of such devices, cables are checked for continuity and attached plugs are checked for correct securement. Such cables provided with plugs are used, for example, in the automotive industry, whereby the device tests in particular cables united to harnesses, i.e. a plurality of cables, can be tested at the same time.
Each adapter includes a plug receptacle which has a configuration complementing a particular plug so that only this one plug can be inserted in the respective plug receptacle.
Since a plug is attached to each cable end, each cable requires two adapters.
The known devices have adapters which are connected to a common storage in which the respective plug-specific data must be inputted by hand. In particular, in those situations in which a plurality of cables is to be simultaneously tested which require a corresponding number of adapters, a manual input is very complicated and time-consuming. Also the exchange of adapters, for example for testing new plugs, is cumbersome to handle and unsuitable for a optimization of the entire test process, whereby in any case the new plug-specific data must be inputted.
Naturally, the error rate of a manual input, in particular when a plurality of plugs is involved, is fairly large, so that a reliable testing of the cables and/or plugs is not ensured.
Heretofore, a measuring technique is provided that is common for all adapters and requires, however, a complex electric connection to the individual adapters.
The measuring technique is received in a so-called matrix which in a way forms a base for attachment of the individual adapters. As a result, the fabrication becomes hereby relatively complex, on the one hand, and, on the other hand, the further attachment of additional adapters is problematic and can be implemented only through complicated configuration.
The present invention is therefore based on the object to so develop a device of the afore-stated type which is simple in structure, optimized for handling and has improved range of application.
This object is solved by a device, which has the features of claim 1.
Through this structural configuration, by which each adapter has a separate measuring technique, a computer as well as a storage, all relevant data can be retrieved immediately, without requiring a manual input of the plug-specific data directly at the test desk. Rather, these data are inputted at the factory end during production and configuration of the adapter. This is also true for all three named components, which are suitably integrated in a common structural unit for connection to the adapter.
This structural unit in turn is connected to a bus which is connected to the PC
communicating with a monitor for displaying the determined data.
In general, any number of structural units and thus any number of adapters may be connected to the bus, thereby significantly improving the range of application of the entire device.
The quasi-integration of the components, required for the test of the cable, in the adapter further simplifies the handling as well as eliminates, or at least minimizes, also possible error causes through faulty operation.
According to an advantageous design of the invention, the storage is directly integrated in the adapter, thereby even further simplifying the fabrication.
Further advantageous configurations of the invention are set forth in the sub-claims.
An exemplified embodiment of the invention will now be described with respect to the attached drawings, in which:
FIG. 1 shows a schematic illustration of a device according to the invention;
FIG. 2 shows also a schematic illustration of a portion of the device.
FIG. 1 shows a device for testing cables provided with plugs and having a plurality of adapters 4. Connected to each adapter is a structural unit 3 which contains for each assigned adapter 4 a measuring technique 5, a bus controller with computer 6, a test point electronics 7, a digital interface 8 as well as a storage 9 (FIG. 2).
Each structural unit 3 is connected to a bus 2 via which also a power supply is effected.
The bus 2 is connected to a PC 1 which forms a central interface and has a monitor for display of test results.
The digital interface 8 is to be provided, if necessary, and serves for a control of the adapter for special functions, for example, for control of pneumatic valves, with which locking devices, arranged in the adapter, can be actuated.
Further advantageous configurations of the invention are set forth in the sub-claims.
An exemplified embodiment of the invention will now be described with respect to the attached drawings, in which:
FIG. 1 shows a schematic illustration of a device according to the invention;
FIG. 2 shows also a schematic illustration of a portion of the device.
FIG. 1 shows a device for testing cables provided with plugs and having a plurality of adapters 4. Connected to each adapter is a structural unit 3 which contains for each assigned adapter 4 a measuring technique 5, a bus controller with computer 6, a test point electronics 7, a digital interface 8 as well as a storage 9 (FIG. 2).
Each structural unit 3 is connected to a bus 2 via which also a power supply is effected.
The bus 2 is connected to a PC 1 which forms a central interface and has a monitor for display of test results.
The digital interface 8 is to be provided, if necessary, and serves for a control of the adapter for special functions, for example, for control of pneumatic valves, with which locking devices, arranged in the adapter, can be actuated.
In a manner known per se, test prods and/or similar components, required for the continuity of the cable and testing the locked disposition of the plug, are provided in the adapter 4.
Claims (5)
1. Device for testing cables provided with plugs, having a plurality of adapters (4) which are each provided with a plug receptacle assigned to a particular plug, a measuring technique (5), a computer (6) for evaluating the data determined by the measuring technique (5), a storage (9) for receiving plug-specific data and adapter-specific data, respectively, and a PC (1) to which a monitor is connected, characterized in that each adapter (4) has associated therewith a measuring technique (5), a computer (6), a storage (9) as well as a test point electronics (7), which are connected via a bus (2) to the PC (1).
2. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the measuring technique (5), the computer (6), the storage (9) and the test point electronics (7) are united in a structural unit (3).
3. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the storage (9) is integrated in the adapter (4).
4. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that each adapter (4) has associated thereto a digital interface (8) for control of the adapter at special functions.
5. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that a power supply of the structural unit (3) is realized via the bus (2).
Applications Claiming Priority (3)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| DE29920214U DE29920214U1 (en) | 1999-11-17 | 1999-11-17 | Device for testing plugged cables |
| DE29920214.3 | 1999-11-17 | ||
| PCT/EP2000/008637 WO2001036991A1 (en) | 1999-11-17 | 2000-09-05 | Device for testing cables that are provided with plug connectors |
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| CA2356318A1 true CA2356318A1 (en) | 2001-05-25 |
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| CA002356318A Abandoned CA2356318A1 (en) | 1999-11-17 | 2000-09-05 | Device for testing cables that are provided with plug connectors |
Country Status (17)
| Country | Link |
|---|---|
| EP (1) | EP1149292B1 (en) |
| JP (1) | JP2003515241A (en) |
| KR (1) | KR20010089598A (en) |
| CN (1) | CN1168995C (en) |
| AT (1) | ATE251755T1 (en) |
| BR (1) | BR0007573A (en) |
| CA (1) | CA2356318A1 (en) |
| CZ (1) | CZ20012488A3 (en) |
| DE (2) | DE29920214U1 (en) |
| ES (1) | ES2207546T3 (en) |
| HU (1) | HU224858B1 (en) |
| MX (1) | MXPA01007096A (en) |
| PL (1) | PL196169B1 (en) |
| PT (1) | PT1149292E (en) |
| SK (1) | SK286798B6 (en) |
| TR (1) | TR200101776T1 (en) |
| WO (1) | WO2001036991A1 (en) |
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| DE19500113C2 (en) * | 1995-01-04 | 1996-03-28 | Klaus Wurmhoeringer | Cable test adapter |
| DE29817517U1 (en) * | 1998-10-01 | 1998-12-17 | TSK Prüfsysteme GmbH, 32457 Porta Westfalica | Device for testing a plug with cables |
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1999
- 1999-11-17 DE DE29920214U patent/DE29920214U1/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
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2000
- 2000-09-05 ES ES00956516T patent/ES2207546T3/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 2000-09-05 CA CA002356318A patent/CA2356318A1/en not_active Abandoned
- 2000-09-05 KR KR1020017008977A patent/KR20010089598A/en not_active Application Discontinuation
- 2000-09-05 JP JP2001538826A patent/JP2003515241A/en active Pending
- 2000-09-05 SK SK1002-2001A patent/SK286798B6/en not_active IP Right Cessation
- 2000-09-05 DE DE50003992T patent/DE50003992D1/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 2000-09-05 CN CNB008027072A patent/CN1168995C/en not_active Expired - Fee Related
- 2000-09-05 EP EP00956516A patent/EP1149292B1/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 2000-09-05 CZ CZ20012488A patent/CZ20012488A3/en unknown
- 2000-09-05 HU HU0104887A patent/HU224858B1/en not_active IP Right Cessation
- 2000-09-05 WO PCT/EP2000/008637 patent/WO2001036991A1/en active IP Right Grant
- 2000-09-05 BR BR0007573-6A patent/BR0007573A/en not_active IP Right Cessation
- 2000-09-05 PL PL348890A patent/PL196169B1/en not_active IP Right Cessation
- 2000-09-05 PT PT00956516T patent/PT1149292E/en unknown
- 2000-09-05 AT AT00956516T patent/ATE251755T1/en not_active IP Right Cessation
- 2000-09-05 MX MXPA01007096A patent/MXPA01007096A/en active IP Right Grant
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| ES2207546T3 (en) | 2004-06-01 |
| HUP0104887A2 (en) | 2002-03-28 |
| HU224858B1 (en) | 2006-03-28 |
| WO2001036991A1 (en) | 2001-05-25 |
| CN1168995C (en) | 2004-09-29 |
| TR200101776T1 (en) | 2002-01-21 |
| EP1149292A1 (en) | 2001-10-31 |
| PT1149292E (en) | 2004-03-31 |
| SK286798B6 (en) | 2009-05-07 |
| EP1149292B1 (en) | 2003-10-08 |
| CZ20012488A3 (en) | 2001-11-14 |
| CN1337006A (en) | 2002-02-20 |
| PL348890A1 (en) | 2002-06-17 |
| BR0007573A (en) | 2001-11-06 |
| HUP0104887A3 (en) | 2002-05-28 |
| PL196169B1 (en) | 2007-12-31 |
| DE50003992D1 (en) | 2003-11-13 |
| DE29920214U1 (en) | 2000-01-20 |
| JP2003515241A (en) | 2003-04-22 |
| SK10022001A3 (en) | 2001-12-03 |
| KR20010089598A (en) | 2001-10-06 |
| ATE251755T1 (en) | 2003-10-15 |
| MXPA01007096A (en) | 2002-04-24 |
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| Date | Code | Title | Description |
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| FZDE | Discontinued |