Abstract: A system and method is disclosed for receiving a network event in a network format, mapping the network event into a format expected by a central monitoring system, and communicating the mapped network event to the central monitoring system. The system may employ a variety of communication protocols and physical architectures. The system may include an access controller that may connect a plurality of intelligent electronic devices and may be the primary interface with an information system or central monitoring system. The access controller may include a programmable logic engine in compliance with the IEC-61131-3 standard. The access controller may further be configured to implement rules designed to govern actions taken as a result of network information.

Abstract: A system and method is disclosed for receiving a network event in a network format, mapping the network event into a format expected by a central monitoring system, and communicating the mapped network event to the central monitoring system. The system may employ a variety of communication protocols and physical architectures. The system may include an access controller that may connect a plurality of intelligent electronic devices and may be the primary interface with an information system or central monitoring system. The access controller may include a programmable logic engine in compliance with the IEC-61131-3 standard. The access controller may further be configured to implement rules designed to govern actions taken as a result of network information.

Abstract: Methods and systems for spatially assisted fault reporting in a distribution system. Typical steps of the methods may include determining the location of the fault or the distance to the fault, generating and storing a plurality of waypoints representative of the route of the distribution system, processing the plurality of waypoints, determining spatial coordinates of the fault, generating a fault report, and communicating the fault report.

Abstract: A manufacturer determines a maximum ambient temperature for an electronic device to be manufactured. The device has a data processor equipped with a utilization monitor. A test unit of the device is manufactured and placed under test at the maximum ambient temperature. The manufacturer during this test stage runs the application software for the electronic device at this time, in the test state. The temperature of the processor and its utilization reading are observed If the processor temperature increases out of range, then the software should be changed to utilize less processing capacity of the processor. A suitable reduction or adjustment in the software is determined, and the utilization amount is stored in memory. The electronic device is constructed with the alert circuitry and process. Hence, if the user should task the processor beyond the predetermined limit, the electronic device communicates that to the user.

Abstract: The network includes a plurality of data communication devices which are connected in a serial point-to-point arrangement. The protocol used for such communication includes a header portion for each message which is reviewed by a protocol element at the data port of the originating device to identify the proper destination of unsolicited messages. The message is then sent directly to that destination, without being directed through an intermediate device.