Restraint signal interface circuit
    1.
    发明授权
    Restraint signal interface circuit 失效
    约束信号接口电路

    公开(公告)号:US4706155A

    公开(公告)日:1987-11-10

    申请号:US708927

    申请日:1985-03-06

    IPC分类号: H02H1/00 H02H7/26 H02H3/04

    CPC分类号: H02H7/262 H02H1/0061

    摘要: An electrical distribution system having a plurality of dissimilar protective circuit breakers spaced upstream and downstream along the stream of the system includes a restraint signal interface circuit producing upstream restraint signals to the upstream breakers in response to received downstream restraint signals indicating the state of the downstream circuit breakers. The interface circuit pairs the downstream and upstream restraint signals to have the same electrical parameters and information, ground fault and short-time, content, while different pairs have different parameters and information content. A selection or logic circuit internal of the interface circuit distributes an active information state to all upstream restraint signals carrrying the same information as any one downstream restraint signal in an active information state.

    摘要翻译: 具有沿系统流上游和下游间隔的多个不相似的保护断路器的配电系统包括:约束信号接口电路,响应于接收到的指示下游电路状态的下行限制信号,向上游断路器产生上行限制信号 断路器 接口电路将下游和上游抑制信号配对具有相同的电气参数和信息,接地故障和短时间内容,而不同的对具有不同的参数和信息内容。 接口电路内部的选择或逻辑电路将活动信息状态分配到与活动信息状态中的任何一个下行约束信号相同信息的所有上行约束信号。

    Circuit breaker having serial data communications
    2.
    发明授权
    Circuit breaker having serial data communications 失效
    具有串行数据通信的断路器

    公开(公告)号:US5185705A

    公开(公告)日:1993-02-09

    申请号:US833637

    申请日:1992-02-10

    IPC分类号: H02H3/00 H02H3/04

    摘要: A circuit breaker system uses a microprocessor for calculating at least one function of a measured current flow. The microprocessor provides other functions such as serial data stream communications, the ability of many circuit breaker systems to communicate with a central computer, storage of trip information concerning the last trip, storage of historical trip information concerning a number of past trips, EEPROM memory for storing trip information, the microprocessor may inhibit tripping on a high current fault to permit storage of trip information into a memory, power is derived from current transformers drawing energy from current flow to a load and the electronics are protected from high voltage caused by heavy current flow to the load, optical isolators are used for the circuit breaker to communicate with external equipment, a multi-turn resistor adjusts an external test voltage for testing the circuit breaker system, in the event that there is no load or a load drawing insufficient current to provide power for the electronics the circuit breaker may be externally powered to provide readout of electrically erasable programmable read only memory, the microprocessor reads setting switches and a multiplier plug. Also the microprocessor is capable of digitizing selected quantities frequently and of digitizing other quantities less frequently. A second microprocessor permits one microprocessor to sample voltage and current rapidly for metering purposes, and the second microprocessor operates other functions.

    摘要翻译: 断路器系统使用微处理器来计算测量的电流的至少一个功能。 微处理器提供其他功能,例如串行数据流通信,许多断路器系统与中央计算机通信的能力,存储关于最后行程的行程信息,存储关于过去次数的历史旅行信息,EEPROM存储器 存储跳闸信息,微处理器可以禁止大电流故障跳闸以允许将跳闸信息存储到存储器中,从电流从电流流向负载的电流变压器导出功率,并且电子器件被保护免受由大电流引起的高电压 流入负载,光隔离器用于断路器与外部设备通信,多圈电阻调节外部测试电压,以测试断路器系统,如果没有负载或负载拉动电流不足 为电子设备提供电源,断路器可以由外部供电来提供读数 电可擦除可编程只读存储器,微处理器读取设置开关和乘法器插头。 此外,微处理器能够频繁地数字化所选择的数量并且不频繁地数字化其他量。 第二个微处理器允许一个微处理器快速采样电压和电流用于测量目的,而第二个微处理器操作其他功能。

    Panelboard arrangement with improved control
    3.
    发明授权
    Panelboard arrangement with improved control 失效
    带改进控制的面板安装

    公开(公告)号:US5233511A

    公开(公告)日:1993-08-03

    申请号:US722814

    申请日:1991-06-28

    摘要: In a panelboard for controlling current paths through a plurality of associated circuit breakers, a panelboard enclosure includes circuit breakers which each have a side facing a front side of the enclosure and including a multi-sectioned user interface circuit, that is configured to communicate with at least one of the circuit breakers. The interface circuit includes a first circuit section and a second circuit section. The first circuit section is located adjacent the back wall of the enclosure and behind the second circuit section, and the second circuit section includes communication means for allowing an operator at the front of the enclosure to communicate with the circuit breakers. This arrangement minimizes heat in the back of the enclosure, provides control and monitoring functions at the front of the enclosure and allows room for additional circuitry in the back of the enclosure. An automatic interpreter may be included in the enclosure for interpreting a coded message which provides the operator access to control the circuit breakers. Preferably, the coded message is received on a coded key card.

    摘要翻译: 在用于控制通过多个相关联的断路器的电流路径的面板中,面板板壳体包括断路器,每个断路器具有面向外壳的前侧的一侧,并且包括多段用户接口电路,其被配置为与 至少有一个断路器。 接口电路包括第一电路部分和第二电路部分。 第一电路部分位于壳体的后壁附近并且位于第二电路部分的后面,并且第二电路部分包括用于允许外壳前部的操作者与断路器通信的通信装置。 这种布置使外壳背面的热量最小化,在机柜前部提供控制和监控功能,并允许在机箱后部附加额外的电路。 自动解释器可以包括在机箱中,用于解释提供操作者访问以控制断路器的编码消息。 优选地,编码消息在编码密钥卡上被接收。

    Microcomputer-controlled circuit breaker system
    4.
    发明授权
    Microcomputer-controlled circuit breaker system 失效
    微电脑控制断路器系统

    公开(公告)号:US5166887A

    公开(公告)日:1992-11-24

    申请号:US624011

    申请日:1991-01-28

    IPC分类号: H02H3/00 H02H3/04

    摘要: A circuit breaker system employs a sensor circuit to measure the current flow in a conductor. A microcomputer monitors the current flow and trips a circuit breaker if the measured current flow exhibits certain predetermined characteristics. A power supply circuit generates a regulated output voltage proportional to the measured current flow to supply power to a portion of the circuit breaker system electronics. To protect the portion of the electronics powered by the power supply circuit, the output from the power supply is shorted through a resistance circuit for a predetermined period of time if the magnitude of the measured current flow induces an output voltage in excess of a predetermined level.

    摘要翻译: 断路器系统采用传感器电路来测量导体中的电流。 如果测量的电流显示某些预定特性,则微型计算机监视电流并跳闸断路器。 电源电路产生与所测量的电流成比例的稳定的输出电压,以向断路器系统电子部件的一部分供电。 为了保护由电源电路供电的电子部分,如果测量的电流的大小导致超过预定电平的输出电压,则来自电源的电源的输出通过电阻电路短路预定的时间段 。

    Addressable relay module for circuit breakers
    5.
    发明授权
    Addressable relay module for circuit breakers 失效
    用于断路器的可寻址继电器模块

    公开(公告)号:US5164875A

    公开(公告)日:1992-11-17

    申请号:US629921

    申请日:1990-12-19

    IPC分类号: H02H1/00 H02H3/00 H02J13/00

    摘要: An addressable relay module is provided for controlling a plurality of relay outputs associated with an electronic circuit breaker system using a trip unit for monitoring system functions or network parameters. The relay module is linked to a multi-drop serial communications network through which data pertaining to system functions is relayed to and from a communications microcontroller which controls the operational status of relay contacts linked thereto. The microcontroller addresses specific ones of associated relay outputs in accordance with address information contained within the network data. The addressable relay module effectively maps the plurality of relay contact outputs linked thereto to a corresponding plurality of network device parameters received through the multi-drop network.

    摘要翻译: 提供了一种可寻址继电器模块,用于使用跳闸单元控制与电子断路器系统相关联的多个继电器输出,用于监视系统功能或网络参数。 继电器模块链接到多点串行通信网络,通过该多分支串行通信网络将与系统功能相关的数据中继到控制与其相连的继电器触点的操作状态的通信微控制器。 微控制器根据包含在网络数据内的地址信息来寻址相关联的继电器输出中的特定的一个。 可寻址继电器模块将与其相连的多个继电器触点输出有效地映射到通过多点网络接收的对应的多个网络设备参数。

    Microprocessor-controlled circuit breaker and system
    6.
    发明授权
    Microprocessor-controlled circuit breaker and system 失效
    微处理器控制断路器和系统

    公开(公告)号:US4996646A

    公开(公告)日:1991-02-26

    申请号:US175992

    申请日:1988-03-31

    IPC分类号: H02H3/00 H02H3/04

    摘要: A circuit breaker system uses a microprocessor for calculating at least one function of a measured current flow. The microprocessor provides other functions such as serial data stream communications, the ability of many circuit breaker systems to communicate with a central computer, storage of trip information concerning the last trip, storage of historical trip information concerning a number of past trips, EEPROM memory for storing trip information, the microprocessor may inhibit tripping on a high current fault to permit storage of trip information into a memory, power is derived from current transformers drawing energy from current flow to a load and the electronics are protected from high voltage caused by heavy current flow to the load, optical isolators are used for the circuit breaker to communicate with external equipment, a multi-turn resistor adjusts an external test voltage for testing the circuit breaker system, in the event that there is no load or a load drawing insufficient current to provide power for the electronics the circuit breaker may be externally powered to provide readout of electrically erasable programmable read only memory, the microprocessor reads setting switches and a multiplier plug. Also the microprocessor is capable of digitizing selected quantities frequently and of digitizing other quantities less frequently. A second microprocessor permits one microprocessor to sampler voltage and current rapidly for metering purposes, and the second microprocessor operates other functions.

    摘要翻译: 断路器系统使用微处理器来计算测量的电流的至少一个功能。 微处理器提供其他功能,例如串行数据流通信,许多断路器系统与中央计算机通信的能力,存储关于最后行程的行程信息,存储关于过去次数的历史旅行信息,EEPROM存储器 存储跳闸信息,微处理器可以禁止大电流故障跳闸以允许将跳闸信息存储到存储器中,从电流从电流流向负载的电流变压器导出功率,并且电子器件被保护免受由大电流引起的高电压 流入负载,光隔离器用于断路器与外部设备通信,多圈电阻调节外部测试电压,以测试断路器系统,如果没有负载或负载拉动电流不足 为电子设备提供电源,断路器可以由外部供电来提供读数 电可擦除可编程只读存储器,微处理器读取设置开关和乘法器插头。 此外,微处理器能够频繁地数字化所选择的数量并且不频繁地数字化其他量。 第二个微处理器允许一个微处理器快速采样电压和电流用于测量目的,而第二微处理器操作其他功能。

    Decentralized, modular tripping arrangement
    8.
    发明授权
    Decentralized, modular tripping arrangement 失效
    分散式,模块化跳闸布置

    公开(公告)号:US5524083A

    公开(公告)日:1996-06-04

    申请号:US397540

    申请日:1995-02-28

    IPC分类号: H02H3/00 H02H3/04 G06F15/56

    摘要: A modular circuit interrupter is arranged for interrupting current in a three-phase circuit path providing current from a three-phase source to a three-phase motor. The interrupter includes a contactor unit arranged to interrupt the circuit path in response to a trip command; a current inducer circuit for providing a current signal having a magnitude corresponding to the current in the circuit path; a fault detection circuit responsive to the current signal, for detecting and communicating power faults in the circuit path; and start and stop motor modules. Respective housings are provided for each of the contactor unit, the fault detection circuit, the start motor module and the stop motor module. A data/power communication bus provides a data communication link between each of the contactor unit, the fault detection circuit, the start motor module and the stop motor module. The data/power communication bus also includes power and ground leads for providing power to the contactor unit and the fault detection circuit. The fault detection circuit sends the trip command over the data communication link, and the contactor unit includes decoding circuitry for responding by interrupting the circuit path.

    摘要翻译: 模块化电路断续器被布置用于中断三相电路中的电流,从而提供从三相电源到三相电动机的电流。 断路器包括接触器单元,其被布置为响应于跳闸命令中断电路路径; 电流诱导电路,用于提供具有与电路路径中的电流对应的幅度的电流信号; 响应于当前信号的故障检测电路,用于检测和通信电路中的电力故障; 并启动和停止电机模块。 为每个接触器单元,故障检测电路,起动电动机模块和停止电动机模块提供各自的外壳。 数据/电力通信总线在接触器单元,故障检测电路,起动电动机模块和停止电动机模块中的每一个之间提供数据通信链路。 数据/电力通信总线还包括用于向接触器单元和故障检测电路提供电力的电源和接地引线。 故障检测电路通过数据通信链路发送跳闸命令,接触器单元包括用于通过中断电路路径进行响应的解码电路。

    Reconfigurable circuit monitoring system
    9.
    发明授权
    Reconfigurable circuit monitoring system 失效
    可重构电路监控系统

    公开(公告)号:US5247454A

    公开(公告)日:1993-09-21

    申请号:US549999

    申请日:1990-07-09

    IPC分类号: G01R13/06 G01R31/08 H02J13/00

    摘要: A circuit monitoring system for a distributed power network employs waveform capturing techniques for efficient and highly accurate monitoring. The system includes a plurality of circuit monitors and a control station, which is coupled to each of the circuit monitors via a multi-drop communications link. Each of the circuit monitors is disposed adjacent an associated one of the branches in the network for sensing power parameters in the branches and for generating and transmitting data representing the power parameters to the control station The control station is used for generating monitoring commands to each of the circuit monitors to provide the system with full system control and evaluation capability. Each of the circuit monitors also includes EEPROM memory for storing and retaining operational data, sent from the control station, in the absence of power. This allows a microcomputer in the circuit monitor to read the retained data for analyzing the sensed power parameter.

    摘要翻译: 分布式电力网络的电路监控系统采用波形捕获技术进行有效和高度准确的监控。 该系统包括多个电路监视器和控制站,其经由多点通信链路耦合到每个电路监视器。 每个电路监视器设置在网络中相关联的一个分支附近,用于感测分支中的功率参数,并用于生成和发送表示功率参数的数据到控制站。控制站用于产生监控命令 电路监视器为系统提供全面的系统控制和评估能力。 每个电路监视器还包括用于在没有电力的情况下从控制站发送的用于存储和保留操作数据的EEPROM存储器。 这允许电路监视器中的微计算机读取保留的数据,以便分析感测的功率参数。