Power Pedestal Metering With Remote Monitoring and Status Display
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing power pedestals lack remote utility monitoring and control capabilities, and do not provide real-time weather data, metering information, or ground fault status visibility, making it difficult to manage and maintain power distribution efficiently, especially in marine or recreational vehicle settings.
Innovation Solution
The power pedestal system includes an internal meter socket with a transceiver for remote monitoring and control, an externally viewable display for showing weather, metering, and ground fault status, and a pivotable or removable panel for service access, allowing for wireless communication with mobile devices and a centralized dashboard for multiple pedestal management.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If power pedestals use traditional external meter sockets, then meter accessibility is improved, but security against tampering and environmental damage worsens
Solution Approach 1:
The meter socket is nested inside the enclosed chamber of the power pedestal, positioned within the housing structure. This internal placement provides protection from environmental factors and tampering while maintaining accessibility through the transparent panel that allows visual monitoring without opening the enclosure.
2Loss of information
If power pedestals include transparent panels for viewing, then visibility of internal components is improved, but structural integrity and protection worsens
Solution Approach 1:
A transparent panel is integrated into the enclosure housing, allowing visual access to the internal meter socket and components. The panel maintains structural integrity while enabling monitoring of internal components without compromising the protective enclosure.
3Device complexity
If power pedestals lack remote monitoring capabilities, then device complexity is reduced, but operational efficiency and maintenance costs worsen
Solution Approach 1:
A transceiver system is integrated into the power pedestal to enable wireless communication and remote monitoring of power consumption data. The system provides real-time feedback on power usage, enabling utility companies to monitor and manage power distribution efficiently without increasing operational complexity significantly.
Data Source
AI summary
Power pedestals that are configured with an internal metering assembly that includes a meter socket allows for remote monitoring of power usage. The power pedestals also include a display that can display information regarding parameters of the power pedestals and/or current users. The power pedestals can include transceivers and can wirelessly communicate with mobile devices of various users and a remote monitoring station.