A measurement system expert configurator for the optimum assignment of series-parallel connectable devices

Abstract In the computer-aided configuration of measurement systems, one encounters the problem of the optimum assignment of series-parallel connectable devices. This paper proposes the setting up of an expert system-based solution, applicable to any of these types of device. It also discusses a developed prototype, capable of choosing the optimum configuration for a complex d.c. power supply system. Thus, to attain desired performances, the user is aided in either choosing new devices or configurang an existing supply system.