System and method for detecting a protective device has limited or interrupted current it carries
US8130001B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | May 19, 2008 |
| Grant date | Mar 6, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 18, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01H9/167
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method monitors indicators including other-than-current indicators of protective devices such as cutouts and reclosers, to determine whether the protective devices are restricting, below their rated capacity, or interrupting, current they carry. The system and method dispatches a technician to such device.
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