Fault circuit indicator apparatus, system, and method

    公开(公告)号:US11327104B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-05-10

    申请号:US17250571

    申请日:2019-08-06

    Abstract: A fault circuit indicator (FCI) detection system for electrical equipment disposed in an enclosure or vault having an above-ground vent pipe exhaust outlet comprises one or more sensors disposed in the enclosure or vault to sense a condition of at least one unit of the electrical equipment. A sensored analytics unit (SAU) is coupled to the sensors to receive sensor data and analyze the sensor data, the SAU generating a corresponding analyzed data signal that provides information related to a condition of the at least one unit of electrical equipment. A transceiver is disposed inside at least a portion of the vent pipe to receive the analyzed data signal, wherein the transceiver is configured to communicate the analyzed data signal. A visual indicator is disposed on or within the vent pipe comprising one or more visual indicators, such as LEDs, driven by a driving circuit board to provide a visual signal corresponding to the condition of the at least one unit of electrical equipment.

    UNDERGROUND DATA COMMUNICATION APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD
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    地下数据通信装置,系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20160225248A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-08-04

    申请号:US15021965

    申请日:2014-09-10

    Abstract: An underground data communication apparatus, system, and method are described. The data communication system includes a transceiver disposed on an entrance port to an underground vault or enclosure, where the transceiver includes a rugged housing, where at least a portion of the rugged housing extends above the surface of the entrance port. A monitoring device is disposed in the vault. The monitoring device can be a sensor that provides data related to a real-time condition within the vault. In addition, the data communication system includes a gateway unit that relays the data to the transceiver. The gateway/transceiver can take a combination of wireless and/or wired signals from the monitoring device which provides real-time data regarding environmental, component, and/or other electronic equipment conditions for those components/equipment disposed within the vault.

    Abstract translation: 描述了一种地下数据通信装置,系统和方法。 数据通信系统包括设置在地下储存库或外壳的入口上的收发器,其中收发器包括坚固的外壳,其中至少一部分粗糙的外壳延伸到入口端面的上方。 监控装置设置在保险库中。 监控设备可以是提供与保险库内的实时状态相关的数据的传感器。 此外,数据通信系统包括将数据中继到收发机的网关单元。 网关/收发机可以采用来自监控设备的无线和/或有线信号的组合,其提供关于设置在保险库内的那些部件/设备的环境,部件和/或其他电子设备条件的实时数据。

    Wireless sensor communication system for enclosures

    公开(公告)号:US11026068B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-06-01

    申请号:US16473711

    申请日:2018-01-04

    Abstract: A wireless sensor communication system for an enclosure includes a communication gateway and communication nodes within the enclosure. Each communication node includes a processor, a sensor, and a communication module. Each of the communication nodes is configured to wirelessly transmit information within the enclosure to another one of the communication nodes, and at least one of the communication nodes has an obstruction with the communication gateway impeding direct wireless communication with it. The communication nodes are configured to aggregate information received from obstructed communication nodes and wirelessly transmit the aggregated information. The aggregation of information for transmission provides for hopping communication to send sensor data or other information from the obstructed communication nodes to the communication gateway via other communication nodes.

    DATA COMMUNICATION SENSING AND MONITORING SYSTEM MOUNTABLE IN SUPPORT STRUCTURE

    公开(公告)号:US20210044314A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-02-11

    申请号:US15733607

    申请日:2019-03-15

    Abstract: A data communication system comprises a transceiver including an antenna and global positioning system (GPS) circuitry, disposed in a support structure adjacent to and supporting an entrance port to an underground enclosure. The transceiver includes a housing, where the housing is flush mountable in the support structure, wherein the transceiver is configured to communicate with a network outside of the underground enclosure. The data communication system also includes a sensor disposed in the enclosure that provides data related to a real-time condition within the underground enclosure. The data communication system also includes a sensor analytics unit to process the data from the sensor and generate a processed data signal and to communicate the processed data signal to the transceiver.

    Holder with self-aligning feature for holding current sensor around line conductor

    公开(公告)号:US10690699B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-06-23

    申请号:US15188290

    申请日:2016-06-21

    Abstract: A holder for a current sensor having separable portions with inner surfaces forming an opening and opposing outer surfaces having a groove to accommodate a current sensing coil. The holder includes flexible members on the portions and extending toward the opening such that the flexible members can hold a power cable substantially centered within the opening and concentric with the current sensing coil. The portions are joined together with a hinge pivotally mounted between them at one end and a releasable clasp joining them together at another end, providing for ease of installation around the power cable by hand and without requiring tools or additional fasteners.

    Mounting structure for data communication apparatus and system

    公开(公告)号:US11264710B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-03-01

    申请号:US16074169

    申请日:2017-01-19

    Abstract: A mounting structure for protecting a transceiver located on an underside of a manhole cover is formed from a metal or rugged plastic in the shape of a truncated dome or cone with a sloping sidewall and a cavity configured to receive a transceiver, wherein the mounting structure is mountable to an underside of the manhole cover. A data communication system for an enclosure comprises a transceiver configured to communicate with a network outside of the enclosure and a mounting structure to mount the transceiver to an underside of the manhole cover. The mounting structure is configured to protect the transceiver from damage during removal of the manhole cover from the entrance port of the enclosure.

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