Lightning protection and monitoring integrated lightning protection box with networking application and lightning protection system

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of lightning protection monitoring, and provides a lightning protection and monitoring integrated lightning protection box with networking application and a lightning protection system in order to solve the technical problem that the existing lightning protection system lacks the function of remotely monitoring the running state of the lightning protection box. The lightning protection module state detector, the lightning protection event counter, the grounding signal detector and the lightning protection module leakage current detector are electrically connected with the lightning protection module; the signal display module is connected with the signal processing module; and the first communication module is connected with the signal processing module, and the signal processing module transmits the state signal of the lightning protection box to the outside through the first communication module. Through the lightning protection module state detector, the lightning protection event counter and the communication module, the remote monitoring function of the operation state of the lightning protection box can be realized.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of lightning protection monitoring, in particular to a lightning protection box and a lightning protection system integrated with lightning protection monitoring and networking application. Background Art

[0002] The lightning protection box is a lightning protection device, which is mainly installed in the power supply line of the distribution room, distribution cabinet, AC distribution panel, switch box and other important equipment that is easily struck by lightning to protect the equipment from damage caused by lightning overvoltage invading along the power line.

[0003] The lightning protection box module is composed of a voltage switch module and a voltage limiting module (or integrated MOV). It is mainly installed in power distribution rooms, distribution cabinets, AC distribution panels, switch boxes and other important equipment, and the power supply lines of equipment that is easily struck by lightning to protect the equipment from damage caused by lightning overvoltage invading along the power line; it can be widely used in the main power protection of communication, power, transportation, finance, railways, civil aviation and other systems.

[0004] For example, a Chinese patent application with patent application number CN201721779020.9 discloses a status indication circuit for a lightning protection box, which can accurately indicate the damage status of protection elements in multiple parallel protection elements, and provide different information prompts for different statuses (all good, partially damaged, all damaged). The technical solution can be achieved through a mechanical structure, which not only has a simple structure and low implementation cost, but also will not cause electrical signal interference to the lightning protection module.

[0005] However, the inventors discovered during the process of implementing the present invention that conventional lightning protection systems generally lack a remote monitoring function for the operating status of the lightning protection box, and users are unable to view relevant data remotely. Utility Model Content

[0006] In order to solve the technical problem that the existing lightning protection system lacks the remote monitoring function of the operating status of the lightning protection box, the utility model provides a lightning protection box and a lightning protection system with integrated lightning protection monitoring and networking application, which can realize the remote monitoring function of the operating status of the lightning protection box through the lightning protection module status detector, the lightning protection event counter and the communication module.

[0007] The utility model provides, on one hand, a lightning protection box integrated with lightning protection and monitoring and having networking application, characterized in that it comprises:

[0008] Lightning protection module,

[0009] A lightning protection module state detector, a lightning protection event counter, a grounding signal detector, and a lightning protection module leakage current detector electrically connected to the lightning protection module respectively;

[0010] a signal processing module respectively connected to the detection signals of the lightning protection module state detector, the lightning protection event counter, the grounding signal detector, and the lightning protection module leakage current detector, and a signal display module connected to the signal processing module, wherein the signal processing module selectively transmits the signals from the lightning protection module state detector, the lightning protection event counter, the grounding signal detector, and the lightning protection module leakage current detector to the signal display module; and

[0011] A first communication module connected to the signal processing module, the signal processing module transmits at least one signal from the lightning protection module status detector, the lightning protection event counter, the grounding signal detector, and the lightning protection module leakage current detector to the outside through the first communication module.

[0012] In a preferred implementation manner of the present utility model, the lightning protection module includes a plurality of lightning protection elements connected in parallel.

[0013] In a preferred implementation manner of the present utility model, the first communication module includes an RJ45 communication module, a Wi-Fi network module and a GPRS network module.

[0014] The second aspect of the utility model also provides a lightning protection system with integrated lightning protection monitoring and networking application, characterized in that it includes:

[0015] As any one of the lightning protection and monitoring integrated lightning protection boxes with networking applications provided in the first aspect above,

[0016] A monitoring platform, comprising a second communication module and a data storage module, wherein the second communication module is configured to transmit signals with the first communication module in the integrated lightning protection and monitoring lightning protection box, and the data storage module is configured to store data related to lightning strike events; and

[0017] The user terminal includes a third communication module and a notification module. The third communication module is configured to transmit signals with the second communication module in the monitoring platform. The notification module is configured to receive abnormal information related to the integrated lightning protection box for lightning protection monitoring.

[0018] In a preferred implementation manner of the utility model, the user terminal includes a mobile phone terminal and a computer terminal, and the same user can log in on the mobile phone terminal and the computer terminal respectively.

[0019] In a preferred embodiment of the utility model, the signal processing module in the lightning protection box with integrated lightning protection monitoring compares the signals from the lightning protection module status detector, the lightning protection event counter, the grounding signal detector, and the lightning protection module leakage current detector with predetermined signals through a comparator. When one or more signals of the lightning protection module status detector, the lightning protection event counter, the grounding signal detector, and the lightning protection module leakage current detector are abnormal, they are transmitted to the user terminal through the first communication module, the second communication module, and the third communication module respectively.

[0020] By adopting the above-mentioned technical solution provided by the utility model, a lightning protection module status detector, a lightning protection event counter, a grounding signal detector, and a lightning protection module leakage current detector are arranged in the lightning protection box, so that the status of the lightning protection module in the lightning protection box can be detected in time by these detection devices, and after being processed by the signal processing module, it can be remotely transmitted to a terminal that the user can view remotely through the first communication module.

[0021] Other features and advantages of the utility model will be described in the subsequent description, and partly become apparent from the description, or understood by implementing the technical solution of the utility model. The purpose and other advantages of the utility model can be achieved and obtained through the structures and / or processes specifically pointed out in the description, claims and drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] Figure 1 A structural block diagram of a lightning protection system integrating lightning protection monitoring and networking application is provided for an embodiment of the utility model. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] The following will describe the implementation methods of the present invention in detail in combination with the accompanying drawings and embodiments, so that the implementation process of how the present invention applies technical means to solve technical problems and achieve technical effects can be fully understood and implemented accordingly. It should be noted that these specific descriptions are only to make it easier and clearer for ordinary technicians in this field to understand the present invention, rather than a restrictive interpretation of the present invention; and as long as there is no conflict, the various embodiments of the present invention and the various features in the embodiments can be combined with each other, and the technical solutions formed are all within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0024] The technical solution of the utility model is described in detail below through the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments:

[0025] like Figure 1 As shown, this embodiment provides a lightning protection and monitoring integrated lightning protection box 100 with networking application, and the lightning protection and monitoring integrated lightning protection box 100 with networking application (also referred to as the lightning protection and monitoring integrated lightning protection box) includes:

[0026] A lightning protection module 110, wherein the lightning protection module 110 may be a voltage switching module or a voltage limiting module (or an integrated MOV);

[0027] The signal monitoring module 120 connected to the lightning protection module 110 specifically includes: a lightning protection module state detector, a lightning protection event counter, a grounding signal detector, and a lightning protection module leakage current detector, which are electrically connected to the lightning protection module respectively; wherein the lightning protection module state detector can use a voltage sensor or a current sensor, or a combination of a voltage sensor and a current sensor, to detect whether the voltage and / or current state of the lightning protection module 110 meets a predetermined requirement, thereby realizing the detection of whether the lightning protection module 110 is in a good working state. The lightning protection event counter performs cumulative counting when a cumulative event occurs in the lightning protection module 110. The grounding signal detector is used to detect whether the lightning protection module 110 is in a good grounding state. The lightning protection module leakage current detector is used to detect whether the lightning protection module 110 is in a good grounding state. The specific models of the lightning protection module state detector, the lightning protection event counter, the grounding signal detector, and the lightning protection module leakage current detector are not specifically limited in this embodiment. In combination with actual needs, known models on the market can be directly adopted, or products with customized parameters can be adopted.

[0028] As a preferred implementation, the signal monitoring module 120 can also perform lightning strike intensity measurement: for example, quantitatively analyzing lightning strike intensity, and recording parameter information such as lightning energy.

[0029] like Figure 1 The lightning protection and monitoring integrated lightning protection box 100 with networking application provided in this embodiment also includes:

[0030] A signal processing module 130 for detecting signals from a lightning protection module state detector, a lightning protection event counter, a grounding signal detector, and a lightning protection module leakage current detector, respectively, and a signal display module 140 connected to the signal processing module 130, wherein the signal processing module 130 selectively transmits signals from the lightning protection module state detector, the lightning protection event counter, the grounding signal detector, and the lightning protection module leakage current detector to the signal display module. In an optional manner, the signal processing module 130 may adopt one or more hardware (e.g., an STM32 single-chip microcomputer) such as an MCU or a single-chip microcomputer, an FPGA or a SoC, and directly transmits the lightning protection module state detector, the lightning protection event counter, the grounding signal detector, and the lightning protection module leakage current detector or converts them by amplification or reduction, and then converts and transmits them to the signal display module 140 to display the signal type, and the specific implementation of the signal display module 140 includes but is not limited to LCD, LED, or touch screen, and may also have a sound prompt, etc.

[0031] like Figure 1 The lightning protection and monitoring integrated lightning protection box 100 with networking application provided in this embodiment further includes:

[0032] The first communication module 150 is connected to the signal processing module 130, and the signal processing module 130 transmits at least one signal from the lightning protection module status detector, the lightning protection event counter, the grounding signal detector, and the lightning protection module leakage current detector to the outside through the first communication module.

[0033] In a preferred implementation manner of this embodiment, the lightning protection module includes a plurality of lightning protection elements connected in parallel, so that when at least one of the plurality of lightning protection elements connected in parallel is damaged, the damaged lightning protection element can be detected by a lightning protection module status detector, which can be transmitted to the outside through the first communication module 150. When transmitted to the user terminal, the user can be reminded to replace the damaged lightning protection element as soon as possible.

[0034] It should be noted that the signal monitoring module 120, signal processing module 130, and first communication module 150 provided in this embodiment can be an independent integrated circuit in hardware structure, or a combination of multiple different integrated circuits. These different implementation methods all fall within the protection scope of the technical solution provided in this embodiment.

[0035] In a preferred implementation manner of this embodiment, the first communication module includes an RJ45 communication module, a Wi-Fi network module and a GPRS network module.

[0036] like Figure 1 As shown, this embodiment also provides a lightning protection monitoring integrated lightning protection system with networking application, and the lightning protection monitoring integrated lightning protection system includes:

[0037] One or more lightning protection boxes 100 with integrated lightning protection and monitoring and networking applications as mentioned above,

[0038] The monitoring platform 200 includes a second communication module and a data storage module. The second communication module is configured to transmit signals to the first communication module in the integrated lightning protection box for lightning protection monitoring, and the data storage module is configured to store data related to lightning strike events. Since each integrated lightning protection box 100 for lightning protection monitoring corresponds to a different network communication module, when the monitoring platform receives a signal from the corresponding integrated lightning protection box 100 for lightning protection monitoring, the corresponding integrated lightning protection box 100 for lightning protection monitoring can be numbered, thereby receiving the real-time lightning strike monitoring data transmitted by the integrated lightning protection box 100 for lightning protection monitoring, which can include sensing and recording the occurrence of lightning strike events, and including relevant data such as time and location. Through the data storage module, detailed data of lightning strike events can be recorded and stored to ensure the traceability and integrity of the data.

[0039] The user terminal 300 includes a third communication module and a notification module. The third communication module is configured to transmit signals with the second communication module in the monitoring platform. The notification module is configured to receive abnormal information related to the integrated lightning protection box for lightning protection monitoring.

[0040] The second communication module and the third communication module may use the same communication circuit, or may be configured differently according to actual needs, which is not limited in this embodiment.

[0041] Therefore, the above-mentioned integrated lightning protection system can be remotely accessed and monitored: the integrated Internet of Things function allows users to remotely access the system through the network and monitor lightning events and related data in real time. It also provides an alarm function: an alarm mechanism is set up to notify relevant personnel or system administrators in a timely manner.

[0042] In a preferred implementation manner of this embodiment, the user terminal includes a mobile phone terminal and a computer terminal, and the same user can log in on the mobile phone terminal and the computer terminal respectively.

[0043] In the preferred implementation manner of this embodiment, the signal processing module in the integrated lightning protection box for lightning protection and monitoring respectively compares the signals from the lightning protection module status detector, the lightning protection event counter, the grounding signal detector, and the lightning protection module leakage current detector with the predetermined signals through a comparator. When one or more signals in the lightning protection module status detector, the lightning protection event counter, the grounding signal detector, and the lightning protection module leakage current detector are abnormal, they are transmitted to the user terminal through the first communication module, the second communication module, and the third communication module respectively.

[0044] By adopting the above-mentioned technical solution provided by the utility model, a lightning protection module status detector, a lightning protection event counter, a grounding signal detector, and a lightning protection module leakage current detector are arranged in the lightning protection box, so that the status of the lightning protection module in the lightning protection box can be detected in time by these detection devices, and after being processed by the signal processing module, it can be remotely transmitted to a terminal that the user can view remotely through the first communication module.

[0045] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only the best embodiment of the utility model, and does not limit the utility model in any form. Any technician familiar with the field can make many possible changes and simple replacements to the technical solution of the utility model by using the above disclosed methods and technical contents without departing from the scope of the technical solution of the utility model, and these are all within the scope of protection of the technical solution of the utility model.

Claims

1. A lightning protection box with integrated lightning protection and monitoring function and networking application, characterized in that: include: Lightning protection module, A lightning protection module state detector, a lightning protection event counter, a grounding signal detector, and a lightning protection module leakage current detector electrically connected to the lightning protection module respectively; A signal processing module respectively connected to the detection signals of the lightning protection module state detector, the lightning protection event counter, the grounding signal detector, and the lightning protection module leakage current detector, and a signal display module connected to the signal processing module, wherein the signal processing module selectively transmits the signals from the lightning protection module state detector, the lightning protection event counter, the grounding signal detector, and the lightning protection module leakage current detector to the signal display module; as well as A first communication module connected to the signal processing module, the signal processing module transmits at least one signal from the lightning protection module status detector, the lightning protection event counter, the grounding signal detector, and the lightning protection module leakage current detector to the outside through the first communication module.

2. The integrated lightning protection box for lightning protection and monitoring with networking application according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The lightning protection module includes a plurality of lightning protection elements connected in parallel.

3. The integrated lightning protection box for lightning protection and monitoring with networking application according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The first communication module includes an RJ45 communication module, a Wi-Fi network module and a GPRS network module.

4. A lightning protection monitoring integrated lightning protection system with networking application, characterized in that: include: The lightning protection box with integrated lightning protection and monitoring and networking application as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 3, The monitoring platform includes a second communication module and a data storage module, wherein the second communication module is configured to transmit signals with the first communication module in the integrated lightning protection and monitoring lightning protection box, and the data storage module is configured to store data related to lightning strike events; as well as The user terminal includes a third communication module and a notification module. The third communication module is configured to transmit signals with the second communication module in the monitoring platform. The notification module is configured to receive abnormal information related to the integrated lightning protection box for lightning protection monitoring.

5. The integrated lightning protection system for lightning protection and monitoring with networking application according to claim 4 is characterized in that: The user terminals include a mobile phone terminal and a computer terminal, and the same user can log in on the mobile phone terminal and the computer terminal respectively.

6. The integrated lightning protection system for lightning protection and monitoring with networking application according to claim 4 is characterized in that: The signal processing module in the lightning protection box with integrated lightning protection monitoring compares the signals from the lightning protection module status detector, the lightning protection event counter, the grounding signal detector, and the lightning protection module leakage current detector with predetermined signals through a comparator. When one or more signals of the lightning protection module status detector, the lightning protection event counter, the grounding signal detector, and the lightning protection module leakage current detector are abnormal, they are transmitted to the user terminal through the first communication module, the second communication module, and the third communication module respectively.

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