Systems and methods for providing arc fault and/or ground fault protection for distributed generation sources
US8717720B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 19, 2011 |
| Grant date | May 6, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 30, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02H7/20
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system is provided including: (1) an arc fault circuit interrupter having a line side terminal and a load side terminal, wherein the line side terminal is coupled to a voltage source, and (2) a current source coupled to the load side terminal to backfeed the arc fault circuit interrupter. Numerous other aspects also are provided.
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