INTRINSIC SAFETY (IS) BARRIER WITH ASSOCIATED ENERGY LIMITING APPARATUS

    公开(公告)号:US20190056708A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-02-21

    申请号:US16008941

    申请日:2018-06-14

    Abstract: An apparatus includes first and second hardware components. The first component includes at least one first input configured to receive at least one first data or power signal, at least one voltage clamping circuit configured to limit a voltage of the at least one first data or power signal, and at least one first output configured to provide the at least one voltage-limited first data or power signal. The second component includes at least one second input configured to receive at least one second data or power signal, at least one limiter circuit configured to limit an amount of energy in the at least one second data or power signal, and at least one second output configured to provide the at least one energy-limited second data or power signal. The at least one second data or power signal comprises or is based on the at least one voltage-limited first data or power signal.

    SMART ENERGY METER HOUSING
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    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20220187348A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-06-16

    申请号:US17122713

    申请日:2020-12-15

    Abstract: A meter case used with a utility meter is disclosed. The meter shell includes a plurality of snap fit joints assembled on the meter case arranged to engage a module cover to mount the module cover to the meter shell. The module cover further includes wire housing formed along an inner periphery of the module cover that houses a wire having a first end and a second end therein. A metal shield placed behind the meter shell is electrically coupled to a first connector. A terminal electrically connected to the metal shield is arranged to discharge current to ground. An electrical contact electrically coupled to the second end of the wire is arranged to engage the first connector to establish an electrical connection to the metal shield for the discharge to ground of electrostatic currents sensed by wire.

    Packaged intrinsic safe industrial modem

    公开(公告)号:US09948337B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-04-17

    申请号:US15060201

    申请日:2016-03-03

    CPC classification number: H04B1/3818

    Abstract: A packaged cellular modem system includes a capacitor for receiving power from a DC power source, a DC-to-DC converter coupled to capacitor electrodes, a cellular modem coupled to the converter output and to an antenna, and an IS barrier circuit coupled to a modem output. A microcontroller coupled to a boost regulator has its output coupled to electrodes. A metrology jumper is between the microcontroller and ground. An encapsulation material provides a potted area for the capacitor, converter, modem, IS barrier circuit and microcontroller. A SIM card is coupled to the modem by the IS barrier circuit. LED's are coupled to the microcontroller. The SIM card and LEDs are in a non-potted area. A transparent SIM card access cover over the SIM card and LEDs enables exposing the SIM card.

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