Modular power network device
AssigneeElectricity Exchange Dac
InventorPaddy Finn
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Abstract
A modular system is described which can provide high frequency monitoring of power use and responsive control as well as enabling network connectivity for centralised monitoring and operation. One modular system consists of a communications bus, end caps, and a combination of the modules providing communications, power metering, relay control and battery backup. Each modular system can be configured with a combination of modular units as needed for the application. A combination of bus communication monitoring and tilt detection provides security against external tampering after installation.
Claims9
A method of synchronizing communication across a plurality of interconnected modules powered by a common power source;
- the method comprising the steps of:
- (a) analyzing an input signal of the common power source at a first module of the plurality of modules;
- (b) analysing the input signal of the common power source at a second module of the plurality of modules;
- (c) detecting a feature in the input signal at a time t1 at the first module;
- (d) detecting the feature in the input signal at a time t3 at the second module;
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- (e) determining an indication of delay in communication between the first module and the second module by either comparing t1 and t3 to a reference time signal at the first module, or comparing t1 and t3 to a reference time signal at the second module.
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