Intelligent electronic device having a programmable display

Abstract

An intelligent electronic device (IED) having a programmable display is provided. The present disclosure provides for defining screens of a display on a revenue based energy meter. The method utilizes Modbus registers and defines a programming technique wherein a user can custom make any desired screen for every application based on what a user needs. The programming utilizes Modbus registers maps to allow for the customizable screens. Moreover, the display interface allows for customized labeling to provide notice and information to users as to measured parameters other than electricity that the meter might be accumulating such as steam, water, gas or other type of commodity.

Description

[0001]This application is a continuation-in-part application of U.S. application Ser. No. 11 / 589,381, filed Oct. 30, 2006, entitled “INTELLIEGNT ELECTRONIC DEVICE HAVING AUDIBLE AND VISUAL INTERFACE”, which claims priority on U.S. Provisional Patent Appl. No. 60 / 731,006, filed Oct. 28, 2005, the content of which are hereby incorporated by reference in their entities.[0002]This application also claims priority on U.S. Provisional Patent Appl. No. 61 / 352,613, filed Jun. 8, 2010, entitled “INTELLIGENT ELECTRONIC DEVICE HAVING A PROGRAMMABLE DISPLAY”, the content of which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.BACKGROUND[0003]1. Field of the Invention[0004]The present disclosure relates generally to intelligent electronic devices for electrical power systems, and more particularly, to an intelligent electronic device (IED) having a programmable display. The present disclosure provides for defining screens of a display on a revenue based energy meter. The method utilizes Mod...

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Benefits of technology

The present patent provides an intelligent electronic device (IED) with a programmable display that allows users to customize the screens of the display based on any Modbus register in the meter. Users can modify the Modbus register to add custom scaling and formulas to create any desired number out of the data. This expands the functionality of the display to have any capability that a user or regulatory body can conceive of. The display can also provide customized labeling to provide notice and information to users about measured parameters other than electricity, such as steam, water, gas, or other type of commodity. The IED can communicate with a programming device, such as a PC computer, through various network protocols like TCP / IP, FTP, HTTP, IPSec, PPTP, or SSL. Overall, this patent provides a flexible and customizable display for IEDs that enhances user experience and expands the device's functionality.

Problems solved by technology

These problems include limit alarms, breaker control, outages and many other types of events.

The issue in the United States is that every jurisdiction has a separate regulatory body commonly referred to as a Public Service Commission or similar type name.

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