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System and method for monitoring a motor control center

  • US 7,528,612 B2
  • Filed: 09/29/2006
  • Issued: 05/05/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/29/2006
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A system, comprising:

  • a power distribution center, comprising;

    an enclosure comprising an access door configured to move between a closed position and an open position;

    a non-contact sensor disposed inside the enclosure, wherein the non-contact sensor comprises a non-contact voltage sensor, or a non-contact temperature sensor, or a combination thereof;

    a monitoring system communicative with the non-contact sensor to monitor one or more components within the enclosure, wherein the non-contact sensor is electrically isolated from the monitoring system and the one or more components; and

    an indicator viewable outside of the enclosure while the door is in the closed position, wherein the indicator is coupled to the non-contact sensor.

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