The present invention provides systems and methods for testing and storage
of information related to a component. A data collection device having a
memory is fixedly connected to the component. A test device communicates
with the data collection device to store test data concerning the
component in the data collection device. The test device also performs
analysis of the test data and provides information concerning the health
and maintenance history of the component. The present invention also
provides systems and methods for determining the current drawn or
supplied by electrical components connected in parallel in an electrical
system. A current sensor located between the electrical components
determines the current supply or draw of one of the electrical
components, while a current sensor between the electrical components and
the remainder of the electrical system determine a cumulative current
draw or supply by both the electrical components.