JP2016127607A - Dc voltage power failure confirmation device and dc voltage power failure confirmation method - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a DC voltage power failure confirmation device and a DC voltage power failure confirmation method capable of surely detecting that a high voltage is not being applied to a power failure confirmation target, even in a state where a worker is on an insulation ladder in spite of simple configuration .SOLUTION: The DC voltage power failure confirmation device comprises: a measurement electrode 3 that is positioned in a distal end part 2A of a cylindrical case 2; a reference electrode 4 that is provided in the vicinity of a proximal end part 2B of the case 2; a field effect transistor 5 which is electrically connected to the measurement electrode 3 and the reference electrode 4 and switched when a potential difference between both the electrodes exceeds a threshold; a reset circuit 7 for electrically connecting the measurement electrode 3 to the reference electrode 4 by a manual operation in a state where the measurement electrode 4 is made closer to a power failure confirmation target (electrification detection circuit) 6 such as an electric wire or a trolley wire; and an electrification detection circuit 8 for detecting an electrification state of the power failure confirmation target 6 with the switching operation of the field effect transistor 5 at the time when the measurement electrode 3 is made away from the power failure confirmation target 6.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

  The present invention relates to a DC voltage power failure confirmation device and a DC voltage power failure confirmation method capable of reliably confirming a power failure state of a DC voltage to a DC wire (power failure confirmation target) such as a feeder or a trolley wire.

  Conventionally, as a method for detecting a DC voltage, a potential difference is measured by bringing a probe electrode into contact with a measurement object and a reference point. Moreover, it is possible to measure the magnitude | size of the applied alternating voltage by detecting the electromagnetic wave generated from now in the part to which the alternating voltage was applied. However, an electromagnetic wave is not generated from a DC voltage source in which no current flows, and there is a problem that measurement using this electromagnetic wave cannot be performed.

  Especially when high voltage is applied, it is preferable to perform non-contact voltage measurement to prevent danger, but when only DC voltage is applied, voltage measurement using electromagnetic waves cannot be performed. In order to check and maintain the high-voltage feeders of the railway, work is performed with the power supply to the feeders stopped, but the potential difference between the ground is measured to confirm that the power supply is stopped reliably. Possible contact-type voltmeters are used.

  Therefore, the applicant of the present application has invented a device for confirming a DC voltage in a non-contact manner with respect to an electric wire or a trolley wire through repeated research, and can detect a DC voltage in a non-contact manner as shown in Patent Document 1. A non-contact type DC voltage detector has been invented and put into practical use. This non-contact type DC voltage detector is designed so that an operator standing on the ground points the tip of a rod-shaped non-contact type DC voltage detector formed with a measurement electrode at one end toward the feeder or trolley wire. Since the DC voltage can be detected by the change of the electric field, the DC voltage can be detected safely, and the safety of work can be ensured.

JP 2012-32153 A

  However, some workers feel troublesome to bring a long detector and enter the site in order to confirm the power failure state of the DC voltage supplied to DC wires such as feeders and trolley wires. There was a problem of being. In actual work, not only the DC voltage is cut off, but also to ensure further safety, the work is carried out on an insulating ladder, and the worker is completely floating from the ground. Therefore, it is conceivable that the energized state is not correctly detected even if the non-contact type DC voltage detector is operated on the insulated ladder.

  In addition, there is no problem in the state of riding on the insulating ladder because no current flows between the grounds even if the worker grasps the live line. For this reason, there is a risk that an operator who works on an insulating ladder may lose the recognition that looseness is likely to occur and a high voltage may be applied. There is also a problem that there is no means for detecting whether a high voltage is applied to the work target.

  The present invention has been made in consideration of the above-mentioned matters, and even though it is a simple configuration, it is ensured that a high voltage is not applied to a power failure confirmation target even when it is on an insulating ladder. An object is to provide a DC voltage power failure confirmation device and a DC voltage power failure confirmation method that can be detected.

  In order to solve the above-described problems, the present invention provides a measurement electrode positioned at a distal end portion of a cylindrical case, a reference electrode provided in the vicinity of a proximal end portion of the case, and an electrical connection to the measurement electrode and the reference electrode And a field effect transistor that switches when the potential difference between the two electrodes exceeds a threshold, and the measurement electrode is electrically connected to the reference electrode by manual operation in a state where the measurement electrode is brought close to a power failure confirmation target such as a feeder or trolley wire. A reset circuit that is connected to the power supply, and an energization detection circuit that detects an energization state of the power failure confirmation target in association with the switching operation of the field effect transistor when the measurement electrode is moved away from the power failure confirmation target. Provides a DC power failure checker. (Claim 1)

  When a voltage is applied between the power failure confirmation target and the ground, an electrostatic field is generated near the power failure confirmation target in proportion to the applied voltage and inversely proportional to the square of the distance to the power failure confirmation target. When the object to be confirmed is grounded (circuit short circuit), no electrostatic field is generated around the object to be confirmed for power failure. Accordingly, the DC voltage power failure check device having the above-described configuration electrically connects the measurement electrode and the reference electrode by manually operating the reset circuit, so that both electrodes can be set to the same potential. The field effect transistor can then be switched by moving the power failure verifier and changing the electrostatic field to which the measurement electrode is exposed.

  That is, when a high voltage is applied to the power failure confirmation target, for example, the measurement electrode and the reference electrode are electrically connected using a reset circuit in a state where the measurement electrode is close to the power failure confirmation target. The same potential can be obtained when the electrode is exposed to a high electrostatic field, and if the measurement electrode after resetting is quickly moved away from the power failure confirmation target in the energized state, the potential of the measurement electrode located at the tip of the case becomes the static potential. The reference electrode, which is electrically disconnected from the measurement electrode and arranged in the vicinity of the base end, is located in the case where the operator grips the electric potential to a certain degree, while it largely fluctuates due to a sudden change in the electric field. Therefore, the potential does not fluctuate greatly. Therefore, a potential difference is generated between the measurement electrode and the comparison electrode, and when the field effect transistor is switched, the energization detection circuit detects the energization state of the power failure confirmation target.

  Similarly, for example, after the measurement electrode and the reference electrode are electrically connected using the reset circuit in a state where the measurement electrode is separated from the power failure confirmation target, and both electrodes are set to the same potential, the measurement electrode is quickly set to the power failure confirmation target. The energization detection circuit may detect the energization state by exposing the measurement electrode to a higher electrostatic field and switching the field effect transistor using the potential difference between the measurement electrode and the reference electrode.

  At this time, if the worker is in contact with the ground, it can be assumed that the worker has almost the same potential as that of the ground. However, when performing construction of feeders and trolley wires, the worker must The worker is completely floating with respect to the ground, but there is a stray capacitance between the worker and the ground. It can be said that it is in a connected state with a stray capacitance matched to the above, and is at a relatively stable potential. Accordingly, the potential of the reference electrode positioned in the case held by the operator is also stabilized to some extent, and thus a large change in the potential of the measurement electrode can be appropriately detected with reference to the potential of the reference electrode.

  The case is made of an insulating material (for example, synthetic resin) having an insulating property that can be supported in a state where both electrodes are insulated from the outside, and at the tip thereof, the measurement electrode is released at least without being covered with a conductor. . That is, the measurement electrode is disposed at a position where it is easily in contact with an external electric field. On the other hand, the reference electrode is, for example, the negative electrode of the power supply of the power failure checker, and is held in a state that is dominantly influenced by the charged state of the worker's body on the base end side of the case.

  The field effect transistor (FET) is a switching element capable of switching between the source and the drain by a potential difference between the gate and the source, has almost no leakage current of the gate, and does not have a protective diode circuit formed like a MOSFET. A type FET (JFET) is preferably used, and an N-type channel JFET is more preferable. This N-type channel JFET is turned on when the potential of the source and the gate is the same, and turned off when the potential of the gate with respect to the source falls below a threshold value (pinch-off voltage). .

  That is, by connecting the power source to the source of the N-type channel JFET via the reference electrode, the gate to the measurement electrode, and the drain via a pull-up resistor, the N-type channel JFET is always on when the power failure confirmation target is in the power failure state. Therefore, the potential difference between the source and drain is low, and a voltage close to the source voltage (0 V of the reference voltage) is output to the drain. On the other hand, when the power failure confirmation target is energized, a voltage close to the power supply voltage is applied to the pulled-up drain. Can be output.

  Conversely, when a P-type channel JFET is used as the field effect transistor (FET), the source and drain are on when the source and gate potentials are the same, and the gate potential relative to the source is the threshold value. When it reaches the above, it is turned off. That is, when the power failure confirmation target is in a power failure state, the P-type channel JFET is always on, so that a voltage close to the reference voltage of 0 V is output to the source, while when the power failure confirmation target is in the energized state, the P type channel JFET is output. When the channel JFET is switched, the energized state can be detected.

  Alternatively, when the reset circuit is provided with a voltage source for applying a negative potential to the measurement electrode more negatively than the reference electrode at the time of reset by manual operation, even if the N-type channel JFET remains, the power failure confirmation target The potential difference between the reference electrode and the measurement electrode may be zero when switching to N, and the N-type channel JFET may be switched so that it can be confirmed whether it is in an energized state. Similarly, by using an FET that switches to an ON state when a potential difference is generated between both electrodes using an enhancement type FET, the energization state of the power failure confirmation target can be detected when approaching the power failure confirmation target in the energization state. You may do it.

  The reset circuit preferably includes a mechanical switch or electromagnetic relay having a contact for electrically connecting the measurement electrode and the reference electrode, thereby ensuring that the measurement electrode and the reference electrode are at the same potential using the contact of the electromagnetic relay. It can be.

  The energization detection circuit detects the energization state of the power failure confirmation target based on the output from the field effect transistor that accompanies the switching operation of the field effect transistor, and compares the output voltage of the field effect transistor with a threshold voltage serving as a criterion. When it is larger than this, it is possible to detect energization.

  When the energization detection circuit includes an alarm circuit that generates a warning sound when detecting the energization state (Claim 2), a warning by sound can be given when the energization detection circuit detects the energization state. The worker can easily recognize that the voltage is applied to the power failure confirmation target, and can prevent danger.

  When the energization detection circuit includes a warning display circuit that turns on a warning lamp when detecting an energization state (Claim 3), a light warning can be performed when the energization detection circuit detects the energization state. Therefore, the worker can easily recognize that the voltage is applied to the power failure confirmation target, and can prevent danger.

  When the case is small and light enough to be accommodated in a breast pocket of work clothes, the power source is a battery, and the reference electrode is a negative electrode of the battery (Claim 4), the operator can check the power outage. Can be easily carried to the work site, and the power failure state can be easily confirmed using a power failure confirmation device carried before the operator touches the power failure confirmation target. When the power failure checker is small enough to be accommodated in a breast pocket, the distance between the reference electrode and the measurement electrode is short, which is disadvantageous for electric field detection. Since the measurement electrode can be exposed to a strong electric field in a state where the measurement electrode is close to the power failure confirmation target, the difference between the state where the measurement electrode is separated from the power failure confirmation target can be clarified.

  In the case where an electrode protection cover is provided at the tip of the case to protect the measurement electrode and secure the shortest distance between the measurement electrode and the power failure confirmation target by contacting the measurement electrode with the power failure confirmation target (Claim 5). The measurement electrode can be brought as close to the power failure confirmation target as possible by bringing it into contact with the power failure confirmation target, and the measurement electrode can be exposed to a strong electrostatic field in the energized state. Can do.

  2nd invention is a power failure confirmation method of DC voltage using the power failure confirmation device, approaching a power failure confirmation object, and after resetting the measurement electrode in the state of being close to the power failure confirmation object, Provided is a DC voltage power failure confirmation method (Claim 6) characterized in that when the measurement electrode is quickly separated and directed to the ground, the power supply detection circuit confirms the power failure state of the power failure confirmation target by not detecting the power supply state. To do.

  That is, this state can be used as a reference by resetting the power failure checker in the state of being close to the power failure confirmation target. At this time, since a strong electrostatic field is generated in the vicinity of the power failure confirmation target in the energized state, the measurement electrode is exposed when the reset state is quickly separated from the measurement electrode and directed to the ground. Since a large difference occurs in the electrostatic field, it is possible to easily and reliably confirm the power outage state to be confirmed for power outage. In addition, when an operator approaches the object of power failure confirmation, an insulating ladder is generally used, and the worker himself is in a state of being electrically lifted from the ground. By quickly moving the device, it is possible to reliably detect the presence or absence of voltage application to the power failure confirmation target. Accordingly, the quick separation means that the separation is performed at such a speed that a change in electrostatic field can be detected.

  3rd invention is a power failure confirmation method of DC voltage using the power failure confirmation device, after approaching a power failure confirmation object, and resetting the electrode protection cover in contact with the power failure confirmation object using the reset circuit A power failure confirmation method for a DC voltage characterized by confirming a power failure state as a power failure confirmation target when the current detection circuit does not detect a current conduction state when the measurement electrode is quickly separated and directed to the ground (Claim 7). I will provide a.

  In other words, by resetting the power failure checker in the state as close as possible to the power failure confirmation target, in the energized state, it can be based on the state where the measurement electrode is exposed to the highest electrostatic field, When the reset state and the measurement electrode are quickly separated and directed to the ground, an even greater difference occurs in the electrostatic field to which the measurement electrode is exposed, and the field effect transistor is switched, thereby confirming the non-power failure state. On the other hand, since there is no great difference in the potential difference between the measurement electrode and the reference electrode after reset in the power failure state, the field effect transistor does not switch, and the power failure status subject to power failure confirmation can be confirmed more reliably. Further, since the measurement electrode is protected by the protective cover, the handling is easy. The state as close to the power failure confirmation target as possible means that the field effect transistor is brought close to the extent that it is not damaged, and a shortest distance of several mm to several tens of mm is ensured.

  Note that the DC power failure check method described above is reset as far as possible from the power failure confirmation target, and then the measurement electrode of the power failure confirmation device is quickly brought close to the power failure confirmation target, and the power failure is detected from the change in electrostatic field. Needless to say, it is possible to easily confirm the power failure to be confirmed.

  As described above, according to the present invention, the power failure checker is moved after being brought close to or in contact with the power failure confirmation target using a strong electrostatic field generated in the vicinity of the power failure confirmation target when energized. It is possible to reliably determine the power outage status subject to power outage confirmation, and even if the worker is on an insulated ladder and floating from the ground, it is almost unaffected by external disturbances such as static electricity. You can check the target power outage status. Since the FET is more durable than an optical element such as a liquid crystal element, the FET is easy to handle and can reduce the manufacturing cost.

  When a warning sound is generated when an energized state is detected, the operator's attention can be alerted by the sound, which is safer. Similarly, when blinking a warning lamp when detecting an energized state, the operator's attention can be alerted by light.

  Since the power failure checker is large enough to be accommodated in the breast pocket, the worker can easily carry it in the field and can contribute to ensuring the safety of the worker.

It is a figure which shows the whole structure of the power failure confirmation device of the DC voltage which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the said power failure confirmation device. It is a circuit diagram of the power failure checker. It is a figure explaining the power failure confirmation method of DC voltage using the power failure confirmation device. It is a figure which shows the voltage-current characteristic of N type channel JFET. It is a figure which shows the modification of the circuit diagram of the said power failure confirmation device. It is a figure which shows the whole structure of the power failure confirmation device of the DC voltage which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the voltage-current characteristic of P-type channel JFET. It is a figure explaining the power failure confirmation method of DC voltage using the power failure confirmation device.

  Hereinafter, the configuration of the DC power failure checker 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is a view showing the outer shape of the power failure checker 1, and FIG. 2 is a longitudinal sectional view.

  The power failure checker 1 according to the present invention includes a measurement electrode 3 located at a distal end 2A of a cylindrical case 2, a reference electrode 4 provided in the vicinity of a base end 2B of the case 2, and the measurement electrode 3 and the reference electrode 4 And a field effect transistor 5 that switches when the potential difference between the electrodes 3 and 4 exceeds a threshold value, and a power failure confirmation target 6 such as a feeder or trolley wire (see FIG. 4). A reset circuit 7 for electrically connecting the measuring electrode 3 to the reference electrode 4 by manual operation in a state where the measuring electrode 3 is approached to the reference electrode 4; Accordingly, an energization detection circuit 8 that detects the energization state of the power failure confirmation target 6 is provided. Reference numeral 9 denotes a substrate for mounting each circuit of the power failure checker.

  The case 2 is made of, for example, a casing 10 made of polycarbonate having an insulating property, and a skin made of a synthetic rubber that is configured to cover the casing 10 and has conductivity (antistatic function) that can prevent generation of static electricity. In particular, a thick electrode protection cover 11A is formed as a tip cap at the tip 2A of the case 2.

  The measurement electrode 3 is, for example, a leg constituting the gate of the field effect transistor 5 and is arranged to face the front end 2A of the case 2 via the electrode protection cover 11A. Further, the electrode protection cover 11A is arranged so as to be separated from any portion of the outer peripheral surface by a predetermined distance d. The distance d is appropriately set according to the voltage of the power failure confirmation target 6. For example, when DC 1500 V is supplied to the power failure confirmation target 6, the distance d has a gap of about several mm to several cm. is there.

  On the other hand, the reference electrode 4 is an electrode connected via the main switch 13 to the negative electrode of the battery 12 that functions as a power source for the power failure checker 1, and this serves as a case ground for the power failure checker 1. Reference numeral 12A denotes a power supply circuit that generates a DC power supply voltage Vdd having a predetermined voltage using electric power supplied from a battery.

  The field effect transistor 5 is, for example, an N-type channel JFET (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as an FET 5), and this allows the gate functioning as the measurement electrode 3 to have high insulation. The stored charge can be retained.

  FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a circuit configuration of the power failure checker 1. The reset circuit 7 includes an electromagnetic relay 14 having a relay contact 14 </ b> A interposed between the measurement electrode 3 and the reference electrode 4, and the electromagnetic relay 14. And a reset switch 15 connected to the relay coil 14B and the power source Vdd and configured to allow a current to flow through the relay coil 14 by a pressing operation.

  The energization detection circuit 8 is composed of, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and inside thereof, a comparison processing unit 8B that compares the output signal of the FET 5 with a threshold set by the voltage source 8A, and a comparison between the two electrodes 3 by comparison with the threshold. And an energization detection processing unit 8C that detects the energization state of the power failure confirmation target and outputs various warnings when it can be determined that the potential difference of 4 exceeds the threshold. In the present embodiment, the processing units 8B and 8C and the threshold value are realized by a program executed in the one-chip microcomputer in order to enhance versatility, but it goes without saying that these may be formed by hardware. Nor.

  Further, the drain of the FET 5 is connected to the power supply voltage Vdd by a resistor 16 and the source of the FET 5 is connected to the case ground. Reference numeral 17 denotes a power display LED of the power failure checker 1, 18 denotes a detection display LED, and 19 denotes a piezoelectric element that generates a warning sound. That is, a warning display circuit for turning on a warning lamp when detecting an energized state by the detection display LED 18 and the energization detection processing unit 8C is configured, and an alarm circuit is configured by the piezoelectric element 19 and the energization detection processing unit 8C.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the power failure checker 1 having the above-described configuration is formed to a size that can fit in the chest pocket of the work clothes of the worker 20, so the worker 20 always uses the power failure checker 1 in the field work. Can be carried around. Hereinafter, the usage method of the power failure checker 1 is demonstrated using FIG.

  When the operator 20 inspects the feeder 6 and the like, first, the operation is started after the power to the feeder 6 is cut off and the power is turned off. At this time, the ground wire 22 is connected to the safety wire 6 so as to be short-circuited to the rail 21 or the like that is in contact with the ground. Next, an insulation ladder 23 is applied to the feeder 6 for safety to facilitate the work. That is, the operator 20 can ascend the insulating ladder 23 and approach the electric wire 6 to start work. Even if a voltage is applied to the electric wire 6, an accident such as an electric shock may occur as long as the electric vehicle 6 is on the insulating ladder. I don't have to worry about it happening.

  However, even if the operator 20 can visually confirm the connection state of the grounding wire 22, the operator 20 wants to confirm whether or not the feeder 6 to be inspected is surely in a power failure state. Before starting work, check the power failure status of the electric wire 6 as a power failure confirmation target. At this time, carrying the power failure checker 1 of the present invention, ascending the insulating ladder 23 and approaching the power failure confirmation target 6, turning on the switch 13 of the power failure checker 1, the front end 2 </ b> A of the case 2 is turned off. The power failure checker 1 is reset by pushing the reset switch 15 in this state by approaching the check target 6 (wire) about 3 cm.

  At this time, the measurement electrode 3 and the comparison electrode 4 inside the power failure checker 1 can be made to be the same potential by being conducted by an electromagnetic relay. Further, since the measurement electrode 3 is reset in a state of being close to the power failure confirmation target 6 within 3 cm, both electrodes 3 and 4 are high if a high voltage is applied to the power failure confirmation target 6. Stores charge under the influence of an electrostatic field. It is sufficient to press the reset switch for a moment. Furthermore, since both the electrodes 3 and 4 are at the same potential, the N-type channel JFET 5 remains on as shown in the characteristic diagram shown in FIG. Therefore, the output voltage Vd (see FIG. 3) at the drain of the FET 5 is approximately 0 V of case ground.

  Next, the measurement electrode 3 of the power failure checker 1 is quickly pulled away as shown by the arrow X and directed to the ground. If a high voltage is applied to the power failure confirmation target 6, charges are stored in both the electrodes 3 and 4, but the power failure confirmation device 1 is moved at a stroke and separated by about 50 cm to make a case. Since the potential of the measuring electrode 3 facing the external electrostatic field through the insulating electrode protective cover 11A at one end portion 2A of 2 is lowered due to a sudden change in the external electrostatic field, The potential of the measurement electrode 3 is lower than that of the comparison electrode 4 disposed at the portion where the grip 20 is held.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram showing the characteristics of an N-type channel JFET. As shown in FIG. 5, the N-type channel JFET 5 has a drain-source current Id flowing when the gate voltage Vgs with respect to the source is 0 V, but the source-gate potential difference is drained when the voltage Vgs becomes negative. As the current Id approaches zero, the N-type channel JFET 5 switches to the off state, and the current Id does not flow to the drain. Therefore, the drain of the FET 5 has a voltage Vd close to the power supply voltage Vdd by the pull-up resistor 16. It can be seen that (see FIG. 3) is output.

  Next, the comparison processing unit 8B of the energization detection circuit 8 detects the energization state of the power failure confirmation target 6 by detecting that the potential difference between the electrodes 3 and 4 exceeds the threshold by comparing with the threshold 8A. it can. Further, when the energization detection circuit 8 detects the energization state of the power failure confirmation target 6, the alarm circuit 19 is used to generate a warning sound (buzzer), and at the same time, the warning display circuit 18 is used to light a warning light (LED). Therefore, the operator 20 can be alerted.

  Although the power failure confirmation device 1 configured as shown in the present embodiment is configured to be extremely compact, the power failure confirmation target 6 has a power failure due to the magnitude of the electrostatic field in the vicinity of the power failure confirmation target 6 (about 3 cm). Therefore, the operator 20 can work with peace of mind.

  However, the present invention should not be limited to the examples described above. That is, the power failure confirmation device 1 provided with the electrode protection cover 11A is in a state where the electrode protection cover 11A is brought into contact with the power failure confirmation target 6 and the distance between the measurement electrode 3 and the power failure confirmation target 6 is minimized. The reset button 15 may be pushed. In this case, since the measuring electrode 3 can receive a stronger electric field when a voltage is applied to the power failure confirmation target 6, it can warn the energized state more reliably.

  FIG. 6 is a circuit diagram showing a modified example of the power failure checker 1. The reset circuit 7 includes a bias voltage source 24 for applying a potential difference Vz at which the drain current Id shown in FIG. The power failure checker 1 configured as described above resets the measurement electrode 3 away from the power failure confirmation target 6 using the reset circuit 7, so that the drain current Id becomes 0, so that the FET 5 is turned off. Thus, the drain voltage Vd is at the same high level as the power supply voltage Vdd.

  Next, when the power failure checker 1 is immediately brought close to the power failure confirmation target 6 in the energized state, the potential of the measurement electrode 3 is raised by the influence of the electrostatic field, and the drain current Id flows, so that the drain voltage Vd eventually becomes. By going to the low level exceeding the threshold, the energization detection circuit 8 can detect the energization state of the power failure confirmation target 6.

  That is, the power failure confirmation device 1 can be confirmed by quickly moving the power failure confirmation device 1 in the direction opposite to the arrow X shown in FIG. There is an advantage that the power failure state of 6 can be confirmed.

  In addition, also in the above-mentioned modification, the power failure confirmation device 1 provided with the electrode protection cover 11A makes the distance between the measurement electrode 3 and the power failure confirmation target 6 by bringing the electrode protection cover 11A into contact with the power failure confirmation target 6. Since it can be minimized, the power failure checker 1 can be brought closest to the power failure confirmation target 6 easily and safely, and it is needless to say that reliable detection can be performed accordingly.

  7 is a diagram showing a circuit configuration of the power failure checker 1 ′ according to the second embodiment using the P-type channel JFET 30, FIG. 8 is a diagram showing electrical characteristics of the P-type channel JFET 30, and FIG. 9 is a power failure confirmation. It is a figure explaining the power failure confirmation method using device 1 '. As shown in FIG. 7, the P-type channel JFET 30 of this embodiment has a gate connected to the power supply voltage Vdd via the relay coil 14A, a source connected to the power supply voltage Vdd, and a drain pulled down to the case ground via the resistor 31. Has been. In addition, since the other structure is as having already explained in full detail using FIGS. 1-5, the detailed description is abbreviate | omitted.

  As shown in the electrical characteristics of FIG. 8, the power failure checker 1 ′ having the circuit configuration of FIG. 7 turns off the FET 30 when the gate voltage Vgs of the FET 30 connected to the measurement electrode 3 becomes a positive value. Therefore, the energization detection circuit 8 can detect the energization state of the power failure confirmation target 6.

  That is, the worker 20 is reset by pressing the reset button 15 of the power failure checker 1 ′ while being away from the power failure confirmation target 6, and the FET 30 is in an ON state at this time, so that the drain voltage Vd is at a high level. It is. Next, as shown by an arrow Y in FIG. 9, when the tip of the power failure checker 1 ′ is immediately brought close to the power failure confirmation target 6 (the electrode protection cover 11 </ b> A is in contact with the power failure confirmation target 6), the power failure confirmation target If 6 is in an energized state, the FET 30 is turned off, so that the drain voltage Vd is at a low level, and the energization detection circuit 8 compares this with a threshold value and exceeds this, so that the potential difference between the electrodes 3 and 4 is increased. The power supply state of the power failure confirmation target 6 can be detected as exceeding the threshold.

  Therefore, even if the power failure confirmation device 1 ′ is close to the power failure confirmation target 6, the potential difference between the electrodes 3 and 4 does not exceed the threshold value and the drain voltage Vd remains at a high level. It can be confirmed that it is in a state.

1,1 'DC voltage power failure checker 2 Case 3 Measuring electrode 4 Reference electrode 5,30 Field effect transistor 6 Power failure confirmation object 7 Reset circuit 8 Current detection circuit 11A Electrode protection cover 12 Battery 18 Warning display circuit 19 Alarm circuit

Claims (9)

A measurement electrode located at the tip of the cylindrical case;
A reference electrode provided near the base end of the case;
A field effect transistor that is electrically connected to the measurement electrode and a reference electrode and switches when a potential difference between the two electrodes exceeds a threshold; and
A reset circuit for electrically connecting the measurement electrode to the reference electrode by manual operation in a state where the measurement electrode is brought close to a power failure confirmation target such as a feeder or trolley wire;
A DC voltage power failure checker comprising: an energization detection circuit that detects a power supply status of a power failure confirmation target in association with a switching operation of the field effect transistor when the measurement electrode is moved away from the power failure confirmation target.   The DC power failure checker according to claim 1, further comprising an alarm circuit that generates a warning sound when the energization detection circuit detects an energization state.   The DC voltage power failure confirmation device according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising a warning display circuit that turns on a warning lamp when the energization detection circuit detects an energization state.   4. The power failure confirmation of a DC voltage according to claim 1, wherein the case is sized to be accommodated in a breast pocket of work clothes, a power source is a battery, and the reference electrode is a negative electrode of the battery. vessel.   The electrode protection cover which secures the shortest distance of a measurement electrode and a power failure confirmation object by protecting a measurement electrode at the front-end | tip part of the said case and making it contact with a power failure confirmation object in any one of Claims 1-4. DC voltage outage checker. A DC voltage power failure confirmation method using the DC voltage power failure confirmation device according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
Approaching the power outage confirmation target,
After resetting using the reset circuit in the state where the measurement electrode is close to the power failure confirmation target,
A method for confirming a power failure of a DC voltage, wherein when the measurement electrode is quickly separated and directed to the ground, the power failure detection circuit confirms a power failure state of a power failure confirmation target by not detecting a power conduction state. A DC voltage power failure check method using the DC voltage power failure check device according to claim 5,
Approaching the power outage confirmation target,
After resetting using the reset circuit in a state where the electrode protection cover is in contact with a power failure confirmation target,
A method for confirming a power failure of a DC voltage, wherein when the measurement electrode is quickly separated and directed to the ground, the power failure detection circuit confirms a power failure state of a power failure confirmation target by not detecting a power conduction state. A DC voltage power failure confirmation method using the DC voltage power failure confirmation device according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
Approaching the power outage confirmation target,
After resetting the measurement electrode with the reset circuit in a state away from the power failure confirmation target,
A method for confirming a power failure of a DC voltage, wherein the power failure detection circuit confirms a power failure status as a power failure confirmation target when the current detection circuit does not detect a current conduction state when the measurement electrode is quickly brought closer. A DC voltage power failure check method using the DC voltage power failure check device according to claim 5,
Approaching the power outage confirmation target,
After resetting the measurement electrode with the reset circuit in a state away from the power failure confirmation target,
A power failure confirmation method for a DC voltage, wherein the power failure detection circuit confirms a power failure state of a power failure confirmation target when the electrode protection cover is quickly brought into contact with the power failure confirmation target so as not to detect a power supply state.

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