METHODS FOR DISCOVERING, PARTITIONING, ORGANIZING, AND ADMINISTERING COMMUNICATION DEVICES IN A TRANSFORMER AREA NETWORK

摘要

A system and methods for managing a transformer area in an electrical distribution grid having at least one substation transformer and one service transformer are presented. At least one Remote Hub governed by a policy may be provided, which collects data about the transformer area. The Remote Hub may also execute a discovery procedure to inventory Remotes in the transformer area. The Remote Hub may use the collected data to detect events, such as exceptional conditions, configuration changes, or derived results, within the transformer area. Based on the collected data, the Remote Hub is able to transmit data about the transformer area via a Substation-to-Edge channel. A method and system for forming and establishing boundaries of Transformer Area Networks is also presented. Discovery procedures may be used to form Transformer Area Networks out of Remote Hubs and Remotes powered by the same phase of the service transformer.

主权项

1. A method for forming and establishing boundaries of a Transformer Area Network, excluding any Remotes which are not powered by the same service transformer as a first Remote Hub and determining if a partitioning of the Remotes that are powered by said service transformer can be found in which each phase of the service transformer has a separate Transformer Area Network, comprising the steps of:
a. executing a discovery procedure at a first Remote Hub to form a list of all other Remotes of any type and mode within reach of a short-range transceiver at the first Remote Hub: b. excluding from the list any Remotes that are not powered by the same service transformer; and c. forming at least one Transformer Area Network from the remaining Remotes.