Power line coupling device and method
US7876174B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 18, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jan 25, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 7, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05B13/021
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A power line coupler for communicating data signals between a communication device and a power distribution system having one or more overhead energized medium voltage power line conductors is provided. One embodiment comprises a first lightening arrestor having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the first lightening arrestor is configured to be connected to the first power line conductor and the second end of the first lightening arrestor is configured to be communicatively coupled to a first terminal of the communication device. The embodiment further includes a second lightening arrestor having a first end and a second end and wherein the first end of the second lightening arrestor is configured to be connected to a second power line conductor, and the second end of the second lightening arrestor is configured to be communicatively coupled to a second terminal of the communication device.
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