Sensor loop with distributed power sources and method therefor

A method of distributing indications of a condition monitored at different locations, said method comprising:

• positioning sensor units at said different locations;
• configuring each sensor unit to include a local power source, a local sensor switch, and a local load electrically coupled in series, and a normally open local load switch coupled to said local load;
• electrically coupling said sensor units in series to form a closed circuit;
• and
• providing local indicators coupled to said local load switches and configured to indicate occurrences of said condition when said local load switches are open.

A sensor loop for distributing indications of an excessive wind condition monitored at different locations, said indications being effected by moving solar collectors to wind stow positions, said sensor loop comprising:

• a plurality of sensor units coupled in series to form a closed circuit, wherein each sensor unit comprises:
• a local power source which supplies a local voltage;
• a local anemometer having a local sensor switch which opens when said excessive wind condition is detected;
• a local load exhibiting a local load impedance, said local load, said local sensor switch and said local power source being coupled in series within said sensor unit;
• and
• a normally open local load switch coupled to said local load and to one of said solar collectors, wherein
• said solar collectors are configured to move to said wind stow positions when substantially no current flows through said closed circuit and are allowed to refrain from moving to said wind stow positions when a current substantially equal to said local voltage divided by said local load impedance passes through said local loads.