Overhead power line monitor
US9069018B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 29, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jun 30, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 13, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01R31/085
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device for monitoring and measuring the electrical and mechanical parameters of a power line conductor. Sensors of the device measure conductor temperature, the angle of inclination of the overhead conductor, current flowing in the conductor, and voltage to ground. The device has a low-power mode in which parameters of the power line conductor are not measured. Upon detecting a change in an electrical or mechanical value of the power line conductor, the device measures parameters of the power line conductor for a predetermined length of time before returning to the low power mode.
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