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System for monitoring a power distribution network and methods of building and performing operations on such system

US12255450B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 16, 2020
Grant dateMar 18, 2025
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Expiry dateOct 26, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY04S10/30
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system is for monitoring a power distribution network having mast constructions carrying at least one power line. The system has at least two smart modules, each being affixed to a respective mast construction and designed for wireless communication with each other for forming a main wireless communication network along the power line. The system has a sensor system affixed to a respective one of the mast constructions. The sensor system is designed for determining at least one quantity or event of the network and for communicating the quantity or event to a respective smart module, which are designed for communicating information associated with the quantity or event along the network, for being remotely monitored. The smart modules are placed outside the Live working and Vicinity zones in accordance with the EN50110-1 standard for power networks, and at least one sensor system is contained in each smart module itself.

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