Good day AAC.
I work with a number of machines that use a lot of heater elements. I'm trying to reduce the time it takes to check these elements for continuity, and not by simply crawling around the machine quicker!
The way I currently do this is quite normal. I use a multi-meter and I manually check continuity on each element by disconnecting one terminal from the larger circuit. I have a lot of heater elements to check, so rather than check them all, I want something that gives me indication of faulty elements.
Can we discuss potential solutions? I will provide diagrams/pictures once the ball is rolling.
My first idea, which satisfies the project needs, would be a network of LED's that simply change state when continuity of the relative element drops out. Then I can see which elements need inspecting/changing before using the multi-meter, and this system would save me at least 1 hour per machine.
Thanks community.
I work with a number of machines that use a lot of heater elements. I'm trying to reduce the time it takes to check these elements for continuity, and not by simply crawling around the machine quicker!
The way I currently do this is quite normal. I use a multi-meter and I manually check continuity on each element by disconnecting one terminal from the larger circuit. I have a lot of heater elements to check, so rather than check them all, I want something that gives me indication of faulty elements.
Can we discuss potential solutions? I will provide diagrams/pictures once the ball is rolling.
My first idea, which satisfies the project needs, would be a network of LED's that simply change state when continuity of the relative element drops out. Then I can see which elements need inspecting/changing before using the multi-meter, and this system would save me at least 1 hour per machine.
Thanks community.