Voltage controller with true RMS indicator
A power controller for a model vehicle layout provides output AC power in response to user input. A sensor circuit and indicating device, such as a digital display screen, an LED bank, or a dial indicator, are integrated with the power controller in an assembly. The sensor circuit provides a signal proportional to an RMS value of the AC output power. The indicating device receives the sensor signal and provides a display indicating the RMS value.
1 . A power controller for a model vehicle layout, comprising:
a power control circuit adapted for receiving input AC power at a first voltage and providing an output AC power at a second voltage, wherein the second voltage is determined from a user input;
a sensor circuit connected to an output of the power control circuit and integrated with the power control circuit in an assembly, wherein the sensor circuit is adapted to provide an output signal indicating a true RMS of the output AC power; and
an indicating device connected to the sensor circuit and integrated with the sensor circuit in the assembly, the indicating device providing an indicator of the output signal.
2 . The power controller of claim 1 , wherein the indicating device comprises a digital display screen.
3 . The power controller of claim 1 , wherein the indicating device comprises a plurality of LED's arranged in an LED bank.
4 . The power controller of claim 1 , wherein the indicating device comprises a dial indicator.