Patent ID: 7151329
Filing Date: 2006-12-19
Classification: G06F,H01H,H02H,H02J,H04J,H04L,Y02B,Y02D,Y02P,Y04S

Abstract:
1. A method for monitoring and controlling a power distribution system, said method comprising: transmitting a first signal from at least one of a plurality of node electronic units to a central control unit, each of said plurality of node electronic units being remote from and in communication with a respective circuit breaker; transmitting a second signal to the plurality of node electronic units such that the circuit breakers are operable from the central control unit; determining a set of central control unit commands and actions based on said first signal; determining a set of local protection commands and actions in each of said plurality of node electronic units; and determining a difference between said set of central control unit commands and actions and said local command and action.