System and method for testing networked alarm units
US-11335183-B2 · May 17, 2022 · US
Power source arrangements for self-testing alarm systems
US11875666B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-11875666-B2 |
| Application number | US-202117316982-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | May 11, 2021 |
| Priority date | May 11, 2021 |
| Publication date | Jan 16, 2024 |
| Grant date | Jan 16, 2024 |
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Devices, systems, and methods for self-testing event devices of a building alarm system are described herein. One self-test alarm system device having a self-testing capability includes a first independent power source connected to a detector module and a second independent power source connected to a self-test module.
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What is claimed: 1. A self-test alarm system device having a self-testing capability wherein the device comprises: a first independent power source connected to a detector module; and a second independent power source connected to a self-test module, and wherein the second power source is not connected to a power supply, and wherein the second independent power source is electrically connected to a controller different from the controller connected to the first independent power source. 2. The self-test alarm system device of claim 1 , wherein the second independent power source is directly electrically connected to a power loop. 3. The self-test alarm system device of claim 2 , wherein the second independent power source is directly electrically connected to the self-test module. 4. The self-test alarm system device of claim 1 , wherein the second independent power source is directly electrically connected to the self-test module. 5. The self-test alarm system device of claim 1 , wherein the second independent power source receives a trickle charge from the power loop. 6. The self-test alarm system device of claim 1 , wherein the self-test alarm system device further includes a controller directly electrically connected to a power loop. 7. The self-test alarm system device of claim 1 , wherein the self-test alarm system device further includes a charger directly electrically connected to a power loop. 8. The self-test alarm system device of claim 7 , wherein the charger is directly electrically connected to the second independent power source and provides power from the power loop to the second independent power source. 9. A self-test alarm system device having a self-testing capability wherein the device comprises: a first independent power source connected to a detector module; and a second independent power source connected to a self-test module, wherein the second power source is electrically connected between the self-test module and a controller, and wherein the second power source is not connected to a power supply, and wherein the second independent power source is electrically connected to a controller different from the controller connected to the first independent power source. 10. The self-test alarm system device of claim 9 , wherein the controller is directly electrically connected to the second independent power source. 11. The self-test alarm system device of claim 9 , wherein the controller is directly electrically connected to a power loop. 12. A self-test alarm system device having a self-testing capability wherein the device comprises: a first independent power source connected to a self-test module and to a controller, wherein the first independent power source is not connected to a power supply; and wherein a second independent power source is connected to a detector module and wherein the second power source is not connected to a power supply, and wherein the second independent power source is electrically connected to a controller different from the controller connected to the first independent power source. 13. The self-test alarm system device of claim 12 , wherein the first independent power source is electrically connected between the self-test module and the controller. 14. The self-test alarm system device of claim 12 , wherein the second independent power source is electrically connected to a controller. 15. The self-test alarm system device of claim 12 , wherein the detector module is a battery powered, wireless, detector module. 16. The self-test alarm system device of claim 12 , wherein the first independent power source is further electrically connected to a detector module. 17. The self-test alarm system device of claim 12 , wherein the first independent power source connected to the self-test module is a battery power source. 18. The self-test alarm system device of claim 12 , wherein the first independent power source is electrically connected between the controller and the self-test module.
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including monitoring or indicating arrangements · CPC title
- G08B29/181Primary
due to failing power supply · CPC title
Monitoring of the detection circuits · CPC title
with automatic change-over {, e.g. UPS systems} · CPC title
Circuit arrangements for charging or discharging batteries or for supplying loads from batteries · CPC title
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- What does patent US11875666B2 cover?
- Devices, systems, and methods for self-testing event devices of a building alarm system are described herein. One self-test alarm system device having a self-testing capability includes a first independent power source connected to a detector module and a second independent power source connected to a self-test module.
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Honeywell Int Inc
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification G08B29/181. Mapped technology areas include Physics.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Tue Jan 16 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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