Wireless modular monitoring and protection system topology
First Claim
1. A wireless distributed system for monitoring dynamic operating conditions of a machine system, comprising:
- a first wireless monitoring group including a first sensor for detecting a dynamic operating condition at a first monitoring point of the machine system, and a first condition monitor coupled to the sensor local to the first monitoring point for processing signals from the first sensor;
a second wireless monitoring group including a second sensor for detecting a dynamic operating condition at a second monitoring point of the machine system distal from the first monitoring point, and a second condition monitor coupled to the second sensor local to the second monitoring point for processing signals from the second sensor wherein the first and second monitoring groups are configured for wireless data exchange therebetween in accordance with a predetermined network protocol.
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Abstract
A system is provided for monitoring dynamic data at various points of a machine system. The monitoring system includes monitoring groups that are associated with sensors at each monitoring point. Remote control and monitoring equipment may also be provided in communication with the monitoring modules. The monitoring modules are configured for wireless communications between and among themselves. The modules may also communicate wirelessly with the remote equipment. Certain components may be connected by conventional wiring, such as for supply of power, where available. Distant monitoring points may thus be accommodated, as well as low cost or less critical monitoring points without the added cost and complexity of network wiring between the modules.
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22 Claims
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1. A wireless distributed system for monitoring dynamic operating conditions of a machine system, comprising:
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a first wireless monitoring group including a first sensor for detecting a dynamic operating condition at a first monitoring point of the machine system, and a first condition monitor coupled to the sensor local to the first monitoring point for processing signals from the first sensor;
a second wireless monitoring group including a second sensor for detecting a dynamic operating condition at a second monitoring point of the machine system distal from the first monitoring point, and a second condition monitor coupled to the second sensor local to the second monitoring point for processing signals from the second sensor wherein the first and second monitoring groups are configured for wireless data exchange therebetween in accordance with a predetermined network protocol. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A wireless distributed system for monitoring dynamic operating conditions of a machine system, comprising:
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a first wireless monitoring group including a first sensor for detecting a dynamic operating condition at a first monitoring point of the machine system, and a first condition monitor coupled to the sensor local to the first monitoring point for processing signals from the first sensor;
a second wireless monitoring group including a second sensor for detecting a dynamic operating condition at a second monitoring point of the machine system distal from the first monitoring point, and a second condition monitor coupled to the second sensor local to the second monitoring point for processing signals from the second sensor; and
a wireless central monitoring station;
wherein the first and second monitoring groups and the central monitoring station are configured for wireless data exchange therebetween in accordance with a predetermined network protocol. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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22. A wireless distributed system for monitoring dynamic operating conditions of a rotary machine system, comprising:
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a plurality of wireless monitoring groups disposed at different locations with respect to the machine system, each monitoring group including a sensor for detecting a dynamic operating condition at a respective monitoring point of the machine system, and a condition monitor coupled to the respective sensor local to the respective monitoring point for processing signals therefrom; and
a wireless central monitoring station;
wherein the first and second monitoring groups and the central monitoring station are configured for wireless data exchange therebetween in accordance with a predetermined network protocol.
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