Galvanic isolator fault monitor

Electrical transmission or interconnection systems – Anti-electrolysis

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4399381, 204196, 204197, 320 48, H01B 728

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ABSTRACT:
A system and method for testing and monitoring the operation of a galvanic isolator. The galvanic isolator is positioned between shore ground and boat ground to prevent the flow of destructive galvanic currents between the shore ground and the boat ground. The monitoring system transmits a test current through the galvanic isolator at specific time intervals to test the effectiveness of the galvanic isolator. The monitoring system includes a first counter that outputs an enabling signal after a desired period of time. The enabling signal allows a test current to flow through the galvanic isolator for a brief period of time determined by a second counter. As the test current flows through the galvanic isolator, a current sensing circuit measures the test current and activates an alarm if the test current flowing through the galvanic isolator falls outside a predetermined range. In this manner, the monitoring system of the invention monitors and periodically tests a galvanic isolator.

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