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公开(公告)号:WO9835237A3
公开(公告)日:1998-10-29
申请号:PCT/US9801266
申请日:1998-01-23
Applicant: SQUARE D CO
Inventor: BROOKS STANLEY J , DICKENS JAMES W , FLEEGE DENNIS W , LARSON BRETT E , FIXEMER JAMES V , TURNER DUANE L , WIESE GREGORY S , DVORAK ROBERT F , HAUN ANDY A , ERGER ROBERT J , WONG KON B , BETTIS CHARLES D
IPC: G01R31/02 , G01R31/12 , H01H71/04 , H01H71/12 , H01H71/50 , H01R4/36 , H01R11/26 , H02H1/00 , G01R
CPC classification number: G01R31/025 , G01R31/1272 , H01H2083/201 , H01H2089/005 , H02H1/0015
Abstract: A system for testing an arcing fault detection system including a sensor (21a) coupled to the line conductor for monitoring the electrical signal and generating a sensor signal representing the electrical signal. The sensor simultaneously monitors the test signal and the electrical signal when the test signal is present on the test line. The arcing fault detection system generates an arc-indicative signal in response to the sensor signal associated with either the test line or line conductor having characteristics indicative of an arcing fault. A diagnostic test integrator evaluates the status conditions of the test signal and the arc-indicative signal and generates a trip signal to trigger the interruption of the electrical signal in response to certain status conditions of the test signal and the arc-indicative signal.
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公开(公告)号:EP1012611A4
公开(公告)日:2000-08-09
申请号:EP98903658
申请日:1998-01-23
Applicant: SQUARE D CO
Inventor: BROOKS STANLEY J , DICKENS JAMES W , FLEEGE DENNIS W , LARSON BRETT E , FIXEMER JAMES V , TURNER DUANE L , WIESE GREGORY S , DVORAK ROBERT F , HAUN ANDY A , ERGER ROBERT J , WONG KON B , BETTIS CHARLES D
IPC: G01R31/02 , G01R31/12 , H01H71/04 , H01H71/12 , H01H71/50 , H01R4/36 , H01R11/26 , H02H1/00 , G01R31/00 , G01R35/00
CPC classification number: G01R31/025 , G01R31/1272 , H01H2083/201 , H01H2089/005 , H02H1/0015
Abstract: A system for testing an arcing fault detection system in an electrical distribution network having a line conductor carrying an electrical signal between a power source and a load, the arcing fault detection system including a sensor coupled to the line conductor for monitoring the electrical signal and generating a sensor signal representing the electrical signal, the arcing fault detection system generating and arc-indicative signal in response to the sensor signal having characteristics indicative of an arcing fault. The testing system couples the sensor to a test line simultaneously with the line conductor and periodically produces a test signal on the test line. The sensor simultaneously monitors the test signal and the electrical signal and produces a sensor signal representing both the test signal and the electrical signal when the test signal is present on the test line. The arcing fault detection system generates an arc-indicative signal in response to the sensor signal associated with either the test line or line conductor having characteristics indicative of an arcing fault. A diagnostic test integrator evaluates the status conditions of the test signal and the arc-indicative signal and generates a trip signal to trigger the interruption of the electrical signal in response to certain status conditions of the test signal and the arc-indicative signal.
Abstract translation: 一种用于测试配电网络中的电弧故障检测系统的系统,所述电力配电网络具有承载电源与负载之间的电信号的线路导体,所述电弧故障检测系统包括耦合至线路导体的传感器,用于监测电信号并产生 表示电信号的传感器信号,电弧故障检测系统响应于具有指示电弧故障的特性的传感器信号而生成电弧指示信号。 测试系统将传感器与线路导体同时连接到测试线路,并在测试线路上定期产生测试信号。 当测试信号出现在测试线上时,传感器同时监测测试信号和电信号,并产生代表测试信号和电信号的传感器信号。 电弧故障检测系统响应于与具有指示电弧故障的特征的测试线路或线路导体相关联的传感器信号而生成电弧指示信号。 诊断测试积分器评估测试信号和电弧指示信号的状态条件并产生跳闸信号以响应测试信号和电弧指示信号的某些状态条件而触发电信号的中断。
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公开(公告)号:AU6036798A
公开(公告)日:1998-08-26
申请号:AU6036798
申请日:1998-01-23
Applicant: SQUARE D CO
Inventor: BROOKS STANLEY J , DICKENS JAMES W , FLEEGE DENNIS W , LARSON BRETT E , FIXEMER JAMES V , TURNER DUANE L , WIESE GREGORY S , DVORAK ROBERT F , HAUN ANDY A , ERGER ROBERT J , WONG KON B , BETTIS CHARLES D
IPC: G01R31/02 , G01R31/12 , H01H71/04 , H01H71/12 , H01H71/50 , H01R4/36 , H01R11/26 , H02H1/00 , G01R1/00
Abstract: A method of detecting arcing faults in a line conductor carrying an electrical current between a power source and a load, said electrical current defining an AC waveform comprising a series of alternating positive half cycles and negative half cycles, said method comprising the steps of obtaining current samples in a series of half cycles of said waveform and generating an arc indicative signal when a predetermined condition is satisfied.
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公开(公告)号:DE69838404D1
公开(公告)日:2007-10-18
申请号:DE69838404
申请日:1998-01-23
Applicant: SQUARE D CO
Inventor: BROOKS STANLEY J , DICKENS JAMES W , FLEEGE DENNIS W , LARSON BRETT E , FIXEMER JAMES V , TURNER DAUANE L , WIESE GREGORY S , DVORAK ROBERT F , HAUN ANDY A , ERGER ROBERT J , WONG KON B , BETTIS CHARLES D
IPC: G01R31/02 , G01R31/12 , H01H71/04 , H01H71/12 , H01H71/50 , H01R4/36 , H01R11/26 , H02H1/00 , H02H3/00
Abstract: A method of detecting arcing faults in a line conductor carrying an electrical current between a power source and a load, said electrical current defining an AC waveform comprising a series of alternating positive half cycles and negative half cycles, said method comprising the steps of obtaining current samples in a series of half cycles of said waveform and generating an arc indicative signal when a predetermined condition is satisfied.
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公开(公告)号:AT326072T
公开(公告)日:2006-06-15
申请号:AT03008096
申请日:1998-01-23
Applicant: SQUARE D CO
Inventor: BROOKS STANLEY J , DICKENS JAMES W , FLEEGE DENNIS W , LARSON BRETT E , FIXEMER JAMES V , TURNER DAUANE L , WIESE GREGORY S , DVORAK ROBERT F , HAUN ANDY A , ERGER ROBERT J , WONG KON B , BETTIS CHARLES D
IPC: G01R31/02 , G01R31/12 , H01H71/04 , H01H71/12 , H01H71/50 , H01R4/36 , H01R11/26 , H02H1/00 , H02H3/00 , H02B1/04
Abstract: A method of detecting arcing faults in a line conductor carrying an electrical current between a power source and a load, said electrical current defining an AC waveform comprising a series of alternating positive half cycles and negative half cycles, said method comprising the steps of obtaining current samples in a series of half cycles of said waveform and generating an arc indicative signal when a predetermined condition is satisfied.
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公开(公告)号:CA2278708C
公开(公告)日:2005-01-04
申请号:CA2278708
申请日:1998-01-23
Applicant: SQUARE D CO
Inventor: LARSON BRETT E , HAUN ANDY A , BETTIS CHARLES D , DVORAK ROBERT F , TURNER DUANE L , WIESE GREGORY S , FIXEMER JAMES V , FLEEGE DENNIS W , WONG KON B , BROOKS STANLEY J , DICKENS JAMES W , ERGER ROBERT J
IPC: G01R31/02 , G01R31/12 , H01H71/04 , H01H71/12 , H01H71/50 , H01R4/36 , H01R11/26 , H02H1/00 , H02H3/22 , H02H9/06 , G01R19/10 , H01H75/12 , H02H3/16 , H02H3/26
Abstract: A system for testing an arcing fault detection system including a sensor (21 a) coupled to the line conductor for monitoring the electrical signal and generating a sensor signal representing the electrical signal. The sensor simultaneously monitors the test signal and the electrical signal when the test signal is present on the test line. The arci ng fault detection system generates an arc-indicative signal in response to the sensor signal associated with either the test line or line conductor having characteristics indicative of an arcing fault. A diagnostic test integrator evaluates the status conditions of the test signa l and the arc-indicative signal and generates a trip signal to trigger the interruption of the electrical signal in response to certain status conditions of the test signal and the arc-indicative signal.
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公开(公告)号:FR2807580A1
公开(公告)日:2001-10-12
申请号:FR0104956
申请日:2001-04-11
Applicant: SQUARE D CO
Inventor: HAUN ANDY , DVORAK ROBERT , LARSON BRETT E , GRATTAN BRIAN , WONG KON
IPC: H01H71/12 , H01R4/36 , H01R11/26 , H02H1/00 , H02H1/06 , H02H3/10 , H02H3/33 , H02H3/44 , H02H3/16
Abstract: Arcing faults are detected by a microcontroller (40) which receives signals from a rate of change of current sensor (16) connected to a wide band noise filter/detector unit (24) and an integrator (100). Earth faults are detected by a current difference sensor (20) and the microcontroller. The protective circuits are energised by a double mode supply (400) which uses a high current/high speed mode to commence quickly followed by a second lower current mode Independent claims are included for the methods employed in the protective system and the protective system supply module
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公开(公告)号:CA2341945A1
公开(公告)日:2001-10-11
申请号:CA2341945
申请日:2001-03-22
Applicant: SQUARE D CO
Inventor: HAUN ANDY A , DVORAK ROBERT F , GRATTAN BRIAN G , WONG KON B , LARSON BRETT E
IPC: H01H71/12 , H01R4/36 , H01R11/26 , H02H1/00 , H02H1/06 , H02H3/10 , H02H3/33 , H02H3/44 , H02H3/16 , H01H83/00
Abstract: An arcing fault protection assembly and a corresponding method determin e whether arcing is present in electrical circuits. The assembly powers-up quickly without dissipating excessive heat while power is being supplied to the assembly. The assembly comprises a sensor, a broadband noise circuit, a controller, and a dual-mode power supply. The sensor detects a current flowing in an electrical circuit and develops a corresponding sensor signal. The broadband noise circuit determin es the presence of broadband noise in the sensor signal and produces a correspondin g output signal. The controller processes the sensor signal and the output signal in a predetermined fashion to determine whether an arcing fault is present in the circuit. The dual-mode power supply supplies power to the sensor, broadband noise circuit and controller using a first mode and later switching to a second mode. The first mode reaches steady state faster than the second mode.
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公开(公告)号:FR2803444A1
公开(公告)日:2001-07-06
申请号:FR0016480
申请日:2000-12-18
Applicant: SQUARE D CO
Inventor: HAUN ANDY , DVORAK ROBERT , LARSON BRETT E , GRATTAN BRIAN , WONG KON
Abstract: The circuit monitors current flow and detects wide band noise which may be indicative of arcing in the electrical load circuit. The circuit includes a sensor (16) which detects current flow and creates a corresponding signal which is applied to a wide band noise detecting circuit. This circuit produces an output indicating the presence of wide band noise which is fed to a control circuit (40). The control circuit produces a signal in the event of wide band noise which is indicative of a failure arising as a result of arcing occurring in the monitored circuit. The sensing and detection circuits are connected to an electrical output socket, in parallel with the electrical terminal on the side of the load.
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公开(公告)号:CA2481564C
公开(公告)日:2011-05-24
申请号:CA2481564
申请日:1998-01-23
Applicant: SQUARE D CO
Inventor: BROOKS STANLEY J , DICKENS JAMES W , FLEEGE DENNIS W , LARSON BRETT E , FIXEMER JAMES V , TURNER DUANE L , WIESE GREGORY S , DVORAK ROBERT F , HAUN ANDY A , ERGER ROBERT J , WONG KON B , BETTIS CHARLES D
Abstract: An integrated protection system for an electrical distribution system including a panelboard for receiving power from a utility source and distributing the power to a plurality of branch circuits each having line and neutral conductors for delivering the power to a load. The integrated protection system comprises a plurality of arcing-fault detectors and line interrupters attached to positions in the panelboard. The arcing-fault detectors detect the occurrence of an arcing fault in either of the branch circuits, while the line interrupters disconnect the load from the power source in response to the detection of an arcing fault in either of the branch circuits. The line interrupters and arcing-fault detectors may comprise separate modules, each being connected to one of the positions in panelboard or being attached externally to the other module. Alternatively, the line interrupters and arcing-fault detectors may be combined within individual modules, each individual module being connected to a position in the panelboard. An isolation module may be attached to one of the positions in the panelboard for electrically isolating arcing-fault signals to the branch circuit on which they occur.
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