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- LAN local area network
- This Power Line Carrier (PLC) technology typically uses modulated radio frequency (RF) signals below 50 MHz conducted on the power wiring to transport the data.
- RF radio frequency
- the invention described here addresses several important problems that arise in the installation and use of PLC technology for local area data networks.
- LANs are configured in a “hub and spoke” topology where a central server device supports a number of users and also provides a gateway to the Wide Area Network (WAN) and/or the Internet.
- WAN Wide Area Network
- Maximum utility for a PLC network is obtained when its' physical configuration mirrors the logical topology of the LAN, i.e. when the PLC gateway is effectively located at the “electrical center” of the space such that every outlet is served with the best possible PLC signal.
- This point is often a rarely accessed electrical panel in a service closet or the basement and is almost never co-located with other data processing equipment.
- the invention provides a simple means to remotely inject the PLC signals at this optimal point.
- a common situation is where a building has been modified and all sections no longer share a common source of electrical power.
- Another common situation is where power is supplied from a central point and then distributed to sections of the space via transformers, often for purposes of distribution efficiency or electrical isolation.
- the invention also provides a simple and flexible means to inject a single PLC signal into any number of remote points as required to obtain adequate coverage.
- FIG. 2 expands a portion of FIG. 1 and illustrates how and where the coupler constructed in accordance with the present invention is positioned connected.
- FIG. 3 is a schematic of the coupler according to the present invention.
- FIG. 4 details an arrangement for improving PLC signal coverage and is an embodiment of the invention for buildings having portions which are isolated with respect to communication data.
- Embodiments of the current invention are directed to improving data connectivity afforded by PLC technology. While the carrier current coupler apparatus described here provides the means to effect the physical connection to the building power wiring, much of the improvement derives from identifying the appropriate point(s) at which to inject the PLC signal.
- One common objective is to inject the PLC signal from a single, centralized device (often called a “gateway”) into the building wiring in such a way that all receptacles in the building receive adequate signal for a second device (often called a “terminal”) plugged in there to function properly.
- the attenuation of PLC signals along arbitrary runs of wiring is difficult to predict and highly variable so it is generally not possible to supply all receptacles with equal signal levels.
- a more achievable objective is to have the building and all of its' receptacles taken together as a system be well-behaved, i.e. where no single receptacle is completely cut off from the PLC signal and where the signal amplitude decreases in a reasonably predictable fashion with distance from the signal injection point.
- FIG. 1 shows a simplified block diagram of a building power distribution system and will be used to illustrate the above discussion.
- Electricity from the utility mains enters the facility via step down transformer ( 31 ) through terminal box ( 32 ) and is measured for billing purposes by meter ( 33 ). It is then conducted to service panel ( 30 ) where it is split and further directed to many receptacles ( 35 ) via panel boards ( 34 ). It is certainly possible to inject the gateway PLC signal at any of the above numbered points however the optimal point is probably service panel ( 30 ) because it symmetrically feeds all of the receptacles ( 35 ).
- PLC signal attenuated along the wiring from transformer ( 31 ) (if injected there) to the service panel ( 30 ) is entirely wasted since no terminal devices will ever be connected there.
- injecting the gateway signal at one of the receptacles ( 35 ) could be workable but is probably not optimal since the receptacles are probably not symmetrically distributed about any given one.
- An optimized system which maximizes use of the passive coupler arrangement is to connect the carrier current coupler ( 20 ) to service panel ( 30 ), inject the PLC signal from gateway ( 40 ) into the building at that point and measure the data throughput performance at a number of receptacles by any commonly available means.
- FIG. 2 illustrates the details of making that connection.
- service panel ( 30 ) is the same as discussed previously.
- Accepted electrical safety requirements prescribed in the National Electrical Code require that a cut-off switch ( 22 ) and fuse/circuit breaker ( 21 ) be installed. Even though only minute PLC signal currents are expected to flow along this path, the cut-off switch ( 22 ) is necessary to protect service personnel from the power line voltage during installation/maintenance and the fuse/circuit breaker protects the building in event of a catastrophic failure of the carrier current coupler ( 20 ).
- Terminal block ( 23 ) provides a convenient attachment point for the wiring.
- service panel ( 30 ) contains 3 hot wires (often referred to as “L 1 ”, “L 2 ” and “L 3 ”), a neutral and a ground wire.
- L 1 ”, “L 2 ” and “L 3 ” hot wires
- L 3 neutral and a ground wire.
- the object of the original building wiring plan was to balance the load across all 3 phases so roughly 1/3 of the receptacles ( 35 ) downstream will ultimately be connected to each of L 1 , L 2 and L 3 . Therefore, to provide PLC signals to all receptacles, the signal must be split and fed to all 3 phases simultaneously.
- FIG. 3 illustrates such connection.
- FIG. 3 shows the internal details of the carrier current coupler ( 20 ).
- the single-ended PLC signal from the gateway is conducted via coaxial cable ( 17 ) and subsequently coupled to each power phase via balun transformer ( 14 ) and capacitor ( 12 ).
- Capacitor ( 13 ) is optional and may or may not be used.
- Metal oxide varistor [MOV] ( 11 ) is used to suppress power line transients that might cause damage to the electronics in the gateway ( 40 ). Additional protection to the gateway electronics is provided by transient voltage suppressor ( 16 ).
- a second fuse ( 15 ) (generally rated at very low amperage) is used to further protect against short circuit failure of MOV ( 11 ).
- the circuit including capacitor ( 12 ), fuse ( 15 ) and MOV ( 11 ) is simply replicated to feed all 3 phases.
- FIG. 4 Multi-point PLC Signal Injection
- FIG. 4 shows a PLC signal simultaneously injected at some point in addition to service panel ( 30 ) to remedy a coverage issue.
- Coaxial splitter ( 50 ) is a commonly available and inexpensive device used in cable TV systems to split a broadband signal for use at two or more locations. These devices may likewise be used to split a PLC signal.
- the PLC signal output of gateway ( 40 ) along coaxial cable ( 17 ) is split and directed via individual coaxial cables ( 18 ) and ( 19 ) to two carrier current couplers ( 20 ), one installed at service panel ( 30 ) as before and another at the particular panel board ( 34 ) having receptacles ( 35 ) with inadequate performance.
Abstract
A method and apparatus for modifying a three-phase power distribution network in a building in order to provide data communication by using a Power Line Carrier (PLC) signal to an approximate electrical central location point of the power distribution system remote from the data entry point of the building. A passive coupler device is attached to a centrally located service panel. The passive coupler receives the Power Line Carrier (PLC) signal from the remote entry point in the building and conditions the signal for entry at the service panel onto each phase of the three phase power distribution network.
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- This application claims the priority of Provisional Application Ser. No. 60/326,205, filed Oct. 2, 2001, the disclosure of which is expressly incorporated by reference herein.
- The ability to interconnect computers and other intelligent devices is a common requirement wherever people live and work today. The electrical connection required to form this local area network (LAN) has traditionally been accomplished by installing dedicated data wiring both inside buildings and between clusters of buildings. A number of wireless (i.e. radio) methods have also been developed and deployed to address this need.
- More recently, technology to allow electric power wiring infrastructure to simultaneously transport data at high rates has been realized. This Power Line Carrier (PLC) technology typically uses modulated radio frequency (RF) signals below 50 MHz conducted on the power wiring to transport the data.
- There are significant practical advantages offered by PLC technology—namely that electrical wiring, of necessity, must be installed and that data connectivity can therefore be immediately added at little (or no) additional cost, particularly in existing buildings. Similarly, electrical outlets are ubiquitous within modern buildings and significant operating convenience is realized when data is simultaneously available at every outlet.
- Another advantage of PLC technology is that the range that can be achieved is significantly greater than wireless methods, particularly in commercial buildings constructed of heavier materials that severely attenuate wireless signals. Yet another advantage of PLC technology over wireless methods is that the data is inherently more secure since a physical connection is required to join the network.
- The invention described here addresses several important problems that arise in the installation and use of PLC technology for local area data networks.
- Most contemporary LANs are configured in a “hub and spoke” topology where a central server device supports a number of users and also provides a gateway to the Wide Area Network (WAN) and/or the Internet. Maximum utility for a PLC network is obtained when its' physical configuration mirrors the logical topology of the LAN, i.e. when the PLC gateway is effectively located at the “electrical center” of the space such that every outlet is served with the best possible PLC signal. This point is often a rarely accessed electrical panel in a service closet or the basement and is almost never co-located with other data processing equipment. The invention provides a simple means to remotely inject the PLC signals at this optimal point.
- Another important issue, particularly in commercial buildings, is that 3-phase electrical power/wiring is commonly used and adequate coverage of a PLC network within the building is achieved only when all three phases are excited with the PLC signal. The invention provides for the simultaneous excitation of all 3 phases of power wiring with a single PLC signal.
- Yet another related issue arises during the installation of PLC networks in environments that have natural barriers to the signals (or block them entirely). A common situation is where a building has been modified and all sections no longer share a common source of electrical power. Another common situation is where power is supplied from a central point and then distributed to sections of the space via transformers, often for purposes of distribution efficiency or electrical isolation. The invention also provides a simple and flexible means to inject a single PLC signal into any number of remote points as required to obtain adequate coverage.
- The system according to the present invention interfaces a communicating signal with a three-phase power network of a building by feeding a power line carrier signal to a remotely located coupling device which is constructed to enable each of the three phases to be supplied with the PLC signal from the remote signal source. In another respect of the present invention, the signal can be fed to two or more different parts of a building having different electrical isolation qualities with respect to PLC signal by providing separate coupling device for each part of the building.
- Other objects, advantages and novel features of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed description of the invention when considered in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.
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FIG. 1 is a simplified block diagram illustrating how electrical power is supplied to and distributed within buildings. -
FIG. 2 expands a portion ofFIG. 1 and illustrates how and where the coupler constructed in accordance with the present invention is positioned connected. -
FIG. 3 is a schematic of the coupler according to the present invention. -
FIG. 4 details an arrangement for improving PLC signal coverage and is an embodiment of the invention for buildings having portions which are isolated with respect to communication data. - Embodiments of the current invention are directed to improving data connectivity afforded by PLC technology. While the carrier current coupler apparatus described here provides the means to effect the physical connection to the building power wiring, much of the improvement derives from identifying the appropriate point(s) at which to inject the PLC signal.
- One common objective is to inject the PLC signal from a single, centralized device (often called a “gateway”) into the building wiring in such a way that all receptacles in the building receive adequate signal for a second device (often called a “terminal”) plugged in there to function properly. The attenuation of PLC signals along arbitrary runs of wiring is difficult to predict and highly variable so it is generally not possible to supply all receptacles with equal signal levels. A more achievable objective is to have the building and all of its' receptacles taken together as a system be well-behaved, i.e. where no single receptacle is completely cut off from the PLC signal and where the signal amplitude decreases in a reasonably predictable fashion with distance from the signal injection point.
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FIG. 1 shows a simplified block diagram of a building power distribution system and will be used to illustrate the above discussion. Electricity from the utility mains enters the facility via step down transformer (31) through terminal box (32) and is measured for billing purposes by meter (33). It is then conducted to service panel (30) where it is split and further directed to many receptacles (35) via panel boards (34). It is certainly possible to inject the gateway PLC signal at any of the above numbered points however the optimal point is probably service panel (30) because it symmetrically feeds all of the receptacles (35). PLC signal attenuated along the wiring from transformer (31) (if injected there) to the service panel (30) is entirely wasted since no terminal devices will ever be connected there. Similarly, injecting the gateway signal at one of the receptacles (35) could be workable but is probably not optimal since the receptacles are probably not symmetrically distributed about any given one. - An optimized system which maximizes use of the passive coupler arrangement is to connect the carrier current coupler (20) to service panel (30), inject the PLC signal from gateway (40) into the building at that point and measure the data throughput performance at a number of receptacles by any commonly available means.
FIG. 2 illustrates the details of making that connection. - Referring to
FIG. 2 , service panel (30) is the same as discussed previously. Accepted electrical safety requirements prescribed in the National Electrical Code require that a cut-off switch (22) and fuse/circuit breaker (21) be installed. Even though only minute PLC signal currents are expected to flow along this path, the cut-off switch (22) is necessary to protect service personnel from the power line voltage during installation/maintenance and the fuse/circuit breaker protects the building in event of a catastrophic failure of the carrier current coupler (20). Terminal block (23) provides a convenient attachment point for the wiring. - An additional dimension to be considered is the common use of 3-phase power in commercial buildings. In this case, service panel (30) contains 3 hot wires (often referred to as “L1”, “L2” and “L3”), a neutral and a ground wire. The object of the original building wiring plan was to balance the load across all 3 phases so roughly 1/3 of the receptacles (35) downstream will ultimately be connected to each of L1, L2 and L3. Therefore, to provide PLC signals to all receptacles, the signal must be split and fed to all 3 phases simultaneously.
FIG. 3 illustrates such connection. -
FIG. 3 shows the internal details of the carrier current coupler (20). The single-ended PLC signal from the gateway is conducted via coaxial cable (17) and subsequently coupled to each power phase via balun transformer (14) and capacitor (12). Capacitor (13) is optional and may or may not be used. Metal oxide varistor [MOV] (11) is used to suppress power line transients that might cause damage to the electronics in the gateway (40). Additional protection to the gateway electronics is provided by transient voltage suppressor (16). A second fuse (15) (generally rated at very low amperage) is used to further protect against short circuit failure of MOV (11). The circuit including capacitor (12), fuse (15) and MOV (11) is simply replicated to feed all 3 phases. - If installation is completed as discussed previously and acceptable data throughput results are obtained, no further work is necessary. On the other hand, one may find (referring once again to
FIG. 1 ) that some receptacles (35) will not have adequate PLC signal. Assume for the purposes of this example that many of the receptacles (35) fed by one particular panel board (34) do not deliver adequate data throughput performance. It may be possible by observation and/or analytical means to determine why such is the case and remedy the situation. However, details of existing wiring behind walls and/or the history of prior modifications made to a building may not be readily apparent.FIG. 4 (“Multi-point PLC Signal Injection”) illustrates a solution to this problem according to another embodiment afforded by the present invention. -
FIG. 4 shows a PLC signal simultaneously injected at some point in addition to service panel (30) to remedy a coverage issue. Coaxial splitter (50) is a commonly available and inexpensive device used in cable TV systems to split a broadband signal for use at two or more locations. These devices may likewise be used to split a PLC signal. In this example, the PLC signal output of gateway (40) along coaxial cable (17) is split and directed via individual coaxial cables (18) and (19) to two carrier current couplers (20), one installed at service panel (30) as before and another at the particular panel board (34) having receptacles (35) with inadequate performance. In so doing, whatever physical issues prevented the original PLC signal from reaching this particular panel board are circumvented. Further, since all of the PLC signal power still remains inside the building, the only loss is the minimal attenuation which occurs in the coaxial splitter (50) itself. The effect of this process is therefore to provide adequate signal coverage where before there was none and to slightly reduce the signal amplitude in the rest of the space. Any number of variations of this technique can then be employed to address specific PLC signal coverage issues as they are subsequently discovered. - The foregoing disclosure has been set forth merely to illustrate the invention and is not intended to be limiting. Since modifications of the disclosed embodiments incorporating the spirit and substance of the invention may occur to persons skilled in the art, the invention should be construed to include everything within the scope of the appended claims and equivalents thereof.
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39. A communication network configured to provide communications services over a power-line network residing in a building, the network comprising:
a communication device;
an electronic network coupled to the communication device and further coupled to the power-line network, wherein the electronic network includes one or more carrier current couplers each providing an electrical interface between the communication device and a respective power wire of the power-line network; and
a plurality of terminals coupled to the power-line network;
wherein the communication device and the plurality of terminals form a communication network having a hub-and spoke network LAN topology over the power-line network with the communication device acting as a hub to rely messages between the plurality of terminals.
40. The communication network of claim 39 , wherein the electronic network is placed at a position that is substantially an electrical center of the power-line network.
41. The communication network of claim 40 , wherein the electronic network is placed at a first electrical service panel of the power-line network.
42. The communication network of claim 41 , wherein the building contains a plurality of service panels for the power-line network, and wherein the first service panel is the most electrically central panel in the building.
42. The communication network of claim 41 , wherein the power-line network is a three-phase power network, and wherein the three-phase power network includes at least three power wires each corresponding to a respective phase of the three-phase power network.
43. The communication network of claim 42 , wherein the electronic network is configured to split a first communication signal received from the communication device and feed the split communication signal to each power wire of the three-phase power network such that the first communication signal can be effectively distributed throughout a portion of the building receiving at least one of the power wires.
44. The system according to claim 43 , wherein the three-phase power network is fed from an external power source via a step-down transformer.
45. The system according to claim 44 , wherein the power network employs voltages below 277 volts.
46. The system according to claim 43 , wherein the communication device is also a gateway providing communication services between the terminals and an external device.
47. The system according to claim 39 , wherein the communication device is also a gateway providing communication services between the terminals and an external device.
48. A method for interfacing a communication with a power-line network, the method comprising:
coupling a first communication device to the power-line network; and
providing a at least a first communication signal from the first communication device to a plurality of terminals electrically coupled to the power-line network, wherein the terminals are configured to communicate with the first communication device over the power-line network such that the first communication device and the terminals form a hub-and-spoke LAN topology with the power-line network acting as a communication conduit between the first communication device and the terminals.
49. The method according to claim 48 , wherein the first communication device is a gateway.
50. The method according to claim 48 , wherein the power-line network is a three-phase power network, and wherein the three-phase power network includes at least three power wires each corresponding to a respective phase of the three-phase power network.
51. The communication network of claim 50 , wherein the step of coupling the first communication signal onto the power-line network includes splitting the first communication signal into three portions, and coupling each portion of the split communication signal onto a respective power wire of the three-phase power network such that the first communication signal can be effectively received by terminals electrically coupled to each power wire of the three-phase power network.
53. A communication network configured to provide communications services over a power-line network residing in a building, the network comprising:
a communication device;
coupling means for coupling the communication device to the power-line network; and
a plurality of terminals;
wherein the communication device and the plurality of terminals form a communication network having a hub-and spoke network LAN topology using the power-line network and the electronic network as a communication conduit.
54. The communication network of claim 53 , wherein the power-line network is a multiple-phase power network, and wherein the multiple-phase power network includes at least three power wires each corresponding to a respective phase of the three-phase power network.
55. The communication network of claim 54 , wherein the electronic network is configured to split a first communication signal received from the communication device and feed the split communication signal to each power wire of the multiple-phase power network such that the first communication signal can be effectively distributed to terminals coupled to each power wire of the multiple-phase power network.
56. The communication network of claim 53 , wherein the communication device and the plurality of terminals form a communication network having a hub-and spoke network LAN topology over the power-line network with the communication device acting as a hub to rely messages between the plurality of terminals.
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