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Method and apparatus for loose wiring monitor

US8125345B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 29, 2008
Grant dateFeb 28, 2012
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Expiry dateJun 3, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01R31/54
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system is provided in which the voltage phases, neutral, and ground are monitored and an alarm is generated if specific trigger conditions are met. These conditions are indicative of a possible loose neutral, loose wiring, or general over/under voltage condition. Specific algorithms can be used to determine the possibility of a loose wiring condition, and if limits are met, various alarm modes are started.

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