Abstract:
A system includes a motor (120) for producing motion when current is supplied to the motor (120) and a motor controller (145) coupled to the motor (120) for receiving a motor current signal indicative of the current supplied to the motor (120). The motor controller (145) has an analog to digital converter (205) for converting the motor current signal to a sampled motor current signal. The motor controller (145) is operable to detect pulses in the sampled motor current signal, count the detected pulses to generate a first pulse count, and determine a run parameter for the motor (120) based on the first pulse count. The motor controller (45) may be further operable to detect pulses in the motor current signal produced while the motor is deactivated to generate a second pulse count. A run parameter for the motor (120) may be based on the first and second pulse counts.
Abstract:
A tag suitable for attachment to an animal includes a programmed microprocessor which monitors the activity of the animal. Activity is measured by counting the closures of a mercury switch and when the current activity exceeds a reference activity by a preset amount, a light emitting diode is energized. Four light emitting diodes are provided to indicate four separate levels of activity.
Abstract:
A tag suitable for attachment to an animal includes a programmed microprocessor which monitors the activity of the animal. Activity is measured by counting the closures of a mercury switch and when the current activity exceeds a reference activity by a preset amount, a light emitting diode is energized. Four light emitting diodes are provided to indicate four separate levels of activity.