CA2396450A1 - Method and network for providing backup power to networked devices - Google Patents
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- H—ELECTRICITY
- H02—GENERATION; CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
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- H02J9/00—Circuit arrangements for emergency or stand-by power supply, e.g. for emergency lighting
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- H02—GENERATION; CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
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- H02J13/00—Circuit arrangements for providing remote indication of network conditions, e.g. an instantaneous record of the open or closed condition of each circuitbreaker in the network; Circuit arrangements for providing remote control of switching means in a power distribution network, e.g. switching in and out of current consumers by using a pulse code signal carried by the network
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- Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
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- Y02B70/30—Systems integrating technologies related to power network operation and communication or information technologies for improving the carbon footprint of the management of residential or tertiary loads, i.e. smart grids as climate change mitigation technology in the buildings sector, including also the last stages of power distribution and the control, monitoring or operating management systems at local level
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- Y04S—SYSTEMS INTEGRATING TECHNOLOGIES RELATED TO POWER NETWORK OPERATION, COMMUNICATION OR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES FOR IMPROVING THE ELECTRICAL POWER GENERATION, TRANSMISSION, DISTRIBUTION, MANAGEMENT OR USAGE, i.e. SMART GRIDS
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- Y04—INFORMATION OR COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES HAVING AN IMPACT ON OTHER TECHNOLOGY AREAS
- Y04S—SYSTEMS INTEGRATING TECHNOLOGIES RELATED TO POWER NETWORK OPERATION, COMMUNICATION OR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES FOR IMPROVING THE ELECTRICAL POWER GENERATION, TRANSMISSION, DISTRIBUTION, MANAGEMENT OR USAGE, i.e. SMART GRIDS
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- Y04—INFORMATION OR COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES HAVING AN IMPACT ON OTHER TECHNOLOGY AREAS
- Y04S—SYSTEMS INTEGRATING TECHNOLOGIES RELATED TO POWER NETWORK OPERATION, COMMUNICATION OR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES FOR IMPROVING THE ELECTRICAL POWER GENERATION, TRANSMISSION, DISTRIBUTION, MANAGEMENT OR USAGE, i.e. SMART GRIDS
- Y04S40/00—Systems for electrical power generation, transmission, distribution or end-user application management characterised by the use of communication or information technologies, or communication or information technology specific aspects supporting them
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Abstract
A network is configured to apply power and data signals to networked devices for operation of the devices. A backup power supply module is coupled to the source of network power and to a secondary power source. The secondary power source may have an adjustable voltage level or a level fixed with relation to the network power voltage level. In the event of a loss or insufficiency of network power, power from the secondary source is automatically applied to the connected device or devices. The device may be programmed for certain failure modes and the secondary power source provides the power needed for operation in the event of loss of network power.
Claims (35)
1. A method for providing power to a networked component coupled to a data and power network, the method comprising:
applying data and power signals to the networked component via the network;
applying at least the power signals to a secondary power module;
conditioning power from a secondary power source in the secondary power module;
and applying power to the networked component from the network during normal operation, and from the secondary power module in the event of a predetermined drop in voltage of power from the network.
applying data and power signals to the networked component via the network;
applying at least the power signals to a secondary power module;
conditioning power from a secondary power source in the secondary power module;
and applying power to the networked component from the network during normal operation, and from the secondary power module in the event of a predetermined drop in voltage of power from the network.
2. The method of claim 1, wherein power is applied to the networked component from the secondary power source when a voltage level of power from the network is lower than a voltage level of power from the secondary power module.
3. The method of claim 2, wherein the voltage level of power from the secondary power module is adjustable.
4. The method of claim 1, wherein the voltage level of power from the secondary power module is maintained below a normal voltage level of power from the network.
5. The method of claim 1, comprising generating an alarm indicating that power is being applied to the networked component from the secondary power module.
6. The method of claim 5, wherein the alarm includes a visual indication viewable by an operator.
7. The method of claim 5, wherein power for the alarm is provided by the secondary power module.
8. The method of claim 1, comprising resuming application of power to the networked component from the network when the voltage level of power from the network rises above a desired level.
9. The method of claim 8, wherein the desired level is the voltage level of power from the secondary power module.
10. The method of claim 1, wherein transition of application of power from the network to application of power from the secondary power module occurs without loss of power to the networked component.
11. A method for providing backup power to a networked component coupled to a data and power network, the method comprising:
detecting a network voltage level available from a data and power signal delivery cable;
conditioning power from a secondary power source to a secondary voltage level;
comparing the network voltage level to the secondary voltage level; and permitting power to be applied to the networked component by the network or to cause power to be applied to the networked component from the secondary power source based upon the comparison.
detecting a network voltage level available from a data and power signal delivery cable;
conditioning power from a secondary power source to a secondary voltage level;
comparing the network voltage level to the secondary voltage level; and permitting power to be applied to the networked component by the network or to cause power to be applied to the networked component from the secondary power source based upon the comparison.
12. The method of claim 11, wherein the secondary voltage level is adjustable.
13. The method of claim 11, wherein the network voltage level and the secondary voltage level are compared by a dual diode isolator circuit.
14 14. The method of claim 11, wherein power from the secondary power source is conditioned to provide direct current power at a secondary voltage level below the network voltage level.
15. The method of claim 14, wherein the secondary voltage level is at least 6 volts below a normal network voltage level.
16. The method of claim 11, further comprising providing a signal indicating that voltage is being applied to the networked component from the secondary power source.
17. The method of claim 16, wherein the signal is applied to a visual indicator.
18. The method of claim 11, further comprising providing a signal indicating that the network voltage level and the secondary voltage level are detected.
19. A method for providing backup power to a networked component, the method comprising:
coupling a component to a network configured to apply power and data signals to the component;
applying power to the component via a network power and data cable;
coupling a source of backup power to the component and to the network; and automatically applying power to the component from the source of backup power if power from the network power and data cable is interrupted.
coupling a component to a network configured to apply power and data signals to the component;
applying power to the component via a network power and data cable;
coupling a source of backup power to the component and to the network; and automatically applying power to the component from the source of backup power if power from the network power and data cable is interrupted.
20. The method of claim 19, wherein a voltage level of power from the network power and data cable is compare to a voltage level of power from the source of backup power and power from the source of backup power is applied to the component based upon the comparison.
21. The method of claim 19, wherein a voltage level of the power from the source of backup power is set to a level below a normal voltage level of power from the network power and data cable.
22. The method of claim 19, wherein when power is applied to the component from the source of backup power, logical operations of the component are continued without data from the network power and data cable.
23. The method of claim 19, comprising conditioning alternating current power to direct current power to provide the source of backup power.
24. The method of claim 19, wherein transition from applying power from the network power and data cable to applying power from the source of backup power is effected without interruption of power to the component.
25. A network for providing power and data to a component, the network comprising:
a networked component configured to receive power and data from a network during normal operation;
a network cable coupled to the component for applying power and data signals to the component; and a backup power module coupled to the component and configured automatically to apply backup power to the component if power applied to the component by the network cable falls below a predetermined voltage level.
a networked component configured to receive power and data from a network during normal operation;
a network cable coupled to the component for applying power and data signals to the component; and a backup power module coupled to the component and configured automatically to apply backup power to the component if power applied to the component by the network cable falls below a predetermined voltage level.
26. The network of claim 25, wherein the backup power module included a comparison circuit configured to transition application of power from the network power and data cable to application of power from a secondary power source based upon comparison of voltage levels.
27. The network of claim 26, wherein the comparison circuit includes a dual diode isolator.
28. The network of claim 25, wherein the backup power module includes:
a network power circuit configured to detect power from the network cable;
a backup power circuit configured to draw power from a backup power source;
an output circuit configured to apply power to the networked component; and a comparison circuit configured to compare a network voltage level and a backup voltage level and to permit power to be applied to the networked component from data and power cable or to cause the output circuit to apply power to the networked component based upon the comparison.
a network power circuit configured to detect power from the network cable;
a backup power circuit configured to draw power from a backup power source;
an output circuit configured to apply power to the networked component; and a comparison circuit configured to compare a network voltage level and a backup voltage level and to permit power to be applied to the networked component from data and power cable or to cause the output circuit to apply power to the networked component based upon the comparison.
29. The network of claim 28, wherein the comparison circuit is configured to cause the output circuit to apply power to the networked component from the network power and data cable if the network voltage level exceeds the backup voltage level by a predetermined amount.
30. The network of claim 25, wherein the backup power module provides power at a voltage level below a normal operating voltage range of the network.
31. The network of claim 25, wherein the backup power module is configured automatically to transition from application of power from the network power and data cable to application of power from a secondary power source without interruption of power to the component.
32. The network of claim 31, wherein the backup power module is configured automatically to transition from application of power from the secondary power source to application of power from the network power and data cable without interruption of power to the component.
33. A power and data network comprising:
a networked component configured to receive power and data from a network during normal operation;
a network cable coupled to the component for applying power and data to the component from the network during normal operation;
a network interface circuit configured for connection to the network data and power cable and for detecting a network power level;
a secondary power source circuit configured to receive and condition power from a secondary source to a secondary power level;
an output circuit configured to apply power to a networked component coupled to the network and normally receiving power from the network; and a comparison circuit configured to compare the network voltage level to a desired voltage level and to permit power to. be applied to the networked component from the data and power network or to cause the output circuit to apply power to the networked component from the secondary power source circuit based upon the comparison.
a networked component configured to receive power and data from a network during normal operation;
a network cable coupled to the component for applying power and data to the component from the network during normal operation;
a network interface circuit configured for connection to the network data and power cable and for detecting a network power level;
a secondary power source circuit configured to receive and condition power from a secondary source to a secondary power level;
an output circuit configured to apply power to a networked component coupled to the network and normally receiving power from the network; and a comparison circuit configured to compare the network voltage level to a desired voltage level and to permit power to. be applied to the networked component from the data and power network or to cause the output circuit to apply power to the networked component from the secondary power source circuit based upon the comparison.
34. The network claim 33, wherein the desired voltage level is the secondary voltage level.
35. The network of claim 33, wherein the secondary power circuit maintains the secondary voltage level at a predetermined amount below a normal operating range of the network voltage level.
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