Modular Equipment Center Integrated Truss Sensors

A method for inductively powering a line replaceable unit (LRU) comprising:

• powering a truss assembly comprising one or more transfer layers with primary power;
• generating magnetic flux lines by passing current through a primary coil embedded in one or more transfer layers of the truss assembly;
• and
• inducing a current in a secondary coil of the LRU to power the LRU when the secondary coil is in proximity to the primary coil such that the flux lines intersect the secondary coil.

A multilayered truss assembly of a modular equipment center (MEC) within a vehicle, comprising;

• a plurality of transfer layers;
• a trace routed through at least one transfer layer permitting electrical power through the truss assembly;
• and
• a sensor embedded within one or more of the plurality of transfer layers.

A method for detecting fault current within an electrical power distribution assembly comprising:

• encircling a plurality of power input sources and a plurality of output sources with a Rogowski coil;
• measuring current with the Rogowski coil;
• transmitting a measured current to a CNI module;
• comparing the measured current against a defined threshold and time criteria;
• disconnecting at least one power input source if the measure current exceeds the defined threshold;
• and
• reporting the disconnection of the at least one power input source to other equipment.

A method for detecting fault current within an electrical power distribution assembly comprising:

• encircling a plurality of power input sources and a plurality of power output sources with a plurality of Rogowski coils;
• measuring current with the Rogowski coils;
• transmitting a measured current from a CNI module to one or more other CNI modules;
• comparing a measured current with a defined threshold and time criteria;
• determining which power input source to disconnect to stop current that exceed the defined threshold and time criteria;
• disconnecting via at least one CNI module one or more power input sources;
• and
• reporting disconnection of the one or more power input sources.