Patent ID: 8305223
Filing Date: 2012-11-06
Classification: G01R,H02H,H02J,Y02E,Y04S

Abstract:
1. An intelligent electronic device for high voltage applications and high electromagnetic field environments, comprising: an input and output module comprising a plurality of analog and digital input connections and output connections configured to connect the intelligent electronic device to a plurality of high voltage power system primary objects, the input and output module being operative to receive input from the plurality of power system primary objects to monitor the plurality of power system primary objects and to provide output to the plurality of power system primary objects to control the plurality of power system primary objects, wherein the power system primary objects comprise elements of at least one of power transmission or distribution systems; a disturbance recording module operative to record a plurality of disturbances from a plurality of channels; a processing module operatively connected to the input and output module and the disturbance recording module, the processing module comprising a processor operative to analyze input from the plurality of power system primary objects to carry out integrated protection, control, or monitoring of the plurality of power system primary objects; a memory module configured to store information from the plurality of power system primary objects; a signal processing unit configured to analyze and filter signals from the plurality of power system primary objects; an interface module operatively connected to the plurality of power system primary objects and to the processing module to simultaneously or sequentially display information regarding the plurality of power system primary objects and receive user input to control the plurality of power system primary objects; an analog/digital conversion module operatively connected to the input module, the processor and the plurality of power system primary objects; and a remote protection communication module operative to carry out protection schemes or reactions to a fault.