Interface module for communication with electronic or electro-mechanical device of medium voltage interruption unit

Abstract

An interface module for communication with at least a first electronic or electro-mechanical device of a medium voltage interruption unit which comprises at least a power supply port through which said first device receives electric power. The interface module further comprises first interface means that are electrically connected to said power supply port, said first interface means exchanging information with said first device through said power supply port.

Description

technical field [0001] The invention relates to an interface module for communication with electronic or electromechanical equipment of a medium voltage interruption unit. Background technique [0002] As is well known, interrupting units (such as circuit breakers, disconnectors, etc.) for medium voltage applications (i.e. for voltage values ​​above 1 kV) are quite complex systems which may include various electronic or electromechanical devices, These devices typically include actuation devices, detection devices, relays, switching devices, locking devices, etc. [0003] The device can be installed in a large number of variants, each of which variants is selected depending on the type of interruption unit. For example, in medium voltage circuit breakers, more than thirty possible coil switch variants can be selected according to market / installation requirements. [0004] The operating settings of the electronic or electromechanical devices must be appropriately configured...

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Problems solved by technology

Today, these identification processes entail considerable waste of time and labor

[0007] The disadvantages just described can be mitigated by adopting the serial communication interface already existing in the market

Unfortunately, these interface devices are very expensive, and their use brings about a significant increase in the overall manufacturing cost, which is often unacceptable relative to the target cost usually considered for the manufacturing activities of the interrupt unit

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