# US 2014/0207399 A1 · System and Method for Monitoring a Power Line > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2014/0207399 A1 - Document ID: US20140207399A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 13/748,602 - Filed: 2013-01-24 - Published: 2014-07-24 - Earliest claimed: 2013-01-24 - Assignees: Cleaveland/Price Inc. - Inventors: Hershel Roberson - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20140207399A1 ## CPC - G01R 15/18: using inductive devices, e.g. transformers - G01R 15/04: Voltage dividers - G01R 1/06777: {High voltage probes} - G01R: MEASURING ELECTRIC VARIABLES; MEASURING MAGNETIC VARIABLES (indicating correct tuning of resonant circuits H03J3/12) ## Abstract A system and method for monitoring power lines is disclosed herein. Specifically, the system for monitoring power lines can comprise a sensory assembly connected to each phase of a power line. The sensory assembly can comprise a sensory transceiver that broadcasts a signal comprising a digital representation of a voltage wave and a current wave on a single phase of a power line. The system can also comprise a common assembly comprising a common transceiver receiving the signal from the sensory transceiver. Furthermore, the system can comprise a microprocessor, which analyzes the signal and a precision timing device that directs the common transceiver to send signals, which synchronize the sensory assembly readings on a phase of a power line, back to the sensory assembly. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A power line monitoring system comprising a sensory assembly, said sensory assembly connected to each phase of a power line, said sensory assembly comprising a sensory transceiver that broadcasts a signal, said signal comprising a digital representation of a voltage wave and a current wave on a single phase of a power line, and a common assembly comprising a common transceiver, said common transceiver receiving said signal, and a microprocessor, said microprocessor analyzing said signal, and a precision timing device, said precision timing device directing said common transceiver to send signals to said sensory assembly, said signals synchronizing sensory assembly readings on a phase of a power line. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1, wherein said sensory assembly comprises a voltage sensor connected to at least one power line; a current sensor connected to at least one power lines; and one or more analog to digital converters connected to said voltage sensor and current sensor. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1, wherein said sensory assembly comprises a monitoring sensor, said monitoring sensor physically attaching to a power line by clamp. ### Claim 4 (depends on 3) The system of claim 3, wherein multiple sensory assemblies attach to each conductor of a three phase power line. ### Claim 5 (depends on 3) The system of claim 3, wherein said sensory assembly samples voltage and current at a rate of at least 16 samples per power line cycle. ### Claim 6 (depends on 5) The system of claim 5, wherein multiple sensory assemblies sample voltage and current simultaneously in the same phase in response to a transceiver signal from said common assembly. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1, wherein sensory assembly comprises a frequency hopping spread spectrum radio for communications between said sensory assembly and said common assembly. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1, wherein said common assembly comprises a digital signal processing algorithm scaled to fit a digital format compatible with said common transceiver and sensory transceiver. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1, wherein common assembly comprises a network interface, said network interface linking wave form data transferred from common assembly to a long-range communications device and centralized host system computer. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1, wherein said common assembly operates a motor operated switch, switching power through the power line conductors, or switching power to a capacitor bank used for power factor control of the power line. ### Claim 11 A method for monitoring a power line comprising attaching a sensory assembly to each phase of a power line; broadcasting a signal, said signal comprising a digital representation of a voltage wave and a current wave on a single phase of a power line, from a sensory transceiver of said sensory assembly to a common transceiver on a common assembly; analyzing said signal by a microprocessor on said common assembly; synchronizing said sensory assembly readings on a phase of a power line by directing a precision timing device on said sensory assembly; monitoring said voltage and current levels synchronized in the same phase on power lines by the sensory assembly and common assembly; and calculating said voltage and current levels synchronized in the same phase on power lines by said sensory assembly and said common assembly. ### Claim 12 (depends on 11) The method of claim 11, wherein said sensory assembly comprises a voltage sensor and a current sensor, each connected to at least one of said power lines, and one or more analog to digital converters connected to said voltage sensor and said current sensor. ### Claim 13 (depends on 11) The method of claim 11, wherein said sensory assembly comprises a monitoring sensor, said monitoring sensor physically attaches to a power line by clamp. ### Claim 14 (depends on 13) The method of claim 13, wherein multiple sensory assemblies attach to each conductor of a three phase power line. ### Claim 15 (depends on 13) The method of claim 13, wherein said sensory assembly samples voltage and current at a rate of at least 16 samples per power line cycle. ### Claim 16 (depends on 13) The method of claim 13, wherein multiple sensory assemblies sample voltage and current simultaneously in the same phase in response to a transceiver signal from said common assembly. ### Claim 17 (depends on 13) The method of claim 13, wherein sensory assembly comprises a frequency hopping spread spectrum radio for communications between said sensory assembly and said common assembly. ### Claim 18 (depends on 11) The method of claim 11, wherein said common assembly comprises a digital signal processing algorithm scaled to fit a digital format compatible with said common transceiver and said sensory transceiver. ### Claim 19 (depends on 11) The method of claim 11, wherein said common assembly comprises a network interface, said network interface linking wave form data transferred from common assembly to a long-range communications device and centralized host system computer.