Abstract: A sensored insulation plug for a medium-voltage or high-voltage separable connector in a power distribution network of a national grid, and operable to insulate a connection element of the separable connector on elevated voltage and to sense the elevated voltage. The sensored insulation plug has an outer shape generally symmetrical about a plug axis defining axial directions and radial directions, and comprises a plug body formed by an insulating material, and a primary capacitor, operable as a high-voltage capacitor in a voltage divider for sensing the elevated voltage.

Abstract: A sensored insulation plug for insertion into the rear cavity of a medium or high-voltage separable connector in a national grid power distribution network. The sensored insulation plug insulates a connection element on elevated voltage and senses the elevated voltage. The insulation plug features a rotationally symmetric body made of electrically insulating material. The sensored insulation plug includes an integrated sensing capacitor functioning as a high-voltage capacitor in a sensing voltage divider, with a high-voltage electrode, in use connected to the connection element, and a sensing electrode embedded in the insulating material. The dielectric of the sensing capacitor is formed by a portion of the insulating material. The insulation plug also has a circuit board with a signal contact connected to the sensing electrode and further includes a temperature sensor disposed on the circuit board.

Abstract: Sensored insulation plug for a medium voltage or high-voltage separable connector in a national grid, and operable to insulate a connection element of the separable connector on an elevated voltage and to simultaneously detect and sense the elevated voltage.

Abstract: Sensored insulation plug (1) for being inserted into a separable connector in a power distribution network comprises a plug body (140) formed by a solidified insulating material (610), and a primary capacitor (150), operable as a high-voltage capacitor in a voltage divider for sensing the elevated voltage. The primary capacitor includes a high-voltage electrode (160) for direct electrical connection to the elevated voltage. A sensing electrode (170) of a tubular shape, embedded in the plug body (140), arranged around the high-voltage electrode, comprises a deformable mesh of conductive wires forming a plurality of apertures between the wires to allow portions of the insulating material (610) on opposite sides of the mesh to be mechanically connected with each other by insulating material in the apertures while the insulating material solidifies and thereafter.

Abstract: Sensored insulation plug for a medium voltage or high-voltage separable connector in a national grid, and operable to insulate a connection element of the separable connector on an elevated voltage and to simultaneously detect and sense the elevated voltage.

Abstract: A voltage sensor for sensing an AC voltage of a HV/MV power conductor comprises a capacitive voltage divider for sensing the AC voltage having one or more high-voltage capacitors electrically connected in series with each other and a low-voltage portion comprising one or more low-voltage capacitors electrically connected with each other between the high-voltage portion and electrical ground. The voltage divider also comprises a signal contact, electrically arranged between the high-voltage portion and the low-voltage portion, for providing a signal voltage indicative of the AC voltage. The low-voltage portion further comprises a plurality of electrically actuated adjustable impedance elements configured to adjust the common overall impedance of the low-voltage portion towards a desired impedance.

Abstract: A sensored insulation plug for a medium-voltage or high-voltage separable connector in a power distribution network of a national grid, and operable to insulate a connection element of the separable connector on elevated voltage and to sense the elevated voltage. The sensored insulation plug has an outer shape generally symmetrical about a plug axis defining axial directions and radial directions, and comprises a plug body formed by an insulating material, and a primary capacitor, operable as a high-voltage capacitor in a voltage divider for sensing the elevated voltage.

Abstract: Sensored insulation plug (1) for being inserted into a separable connector in a power distribution network comprises a plug body (140) formed by a solidified insulating material (610), and a primary capacitor (150), operable as a high-voltage capacitor in a voltage divider for sensing the elevated voltage. The primary capacitor includes a high-voltage electrode (160) for direct electrical connection to the elevated voltage. A sensing electrode (170) of a tubular shape, embedded in the plug body (140), arranged around the high-voltage electrode, comprises a deformable mesh of conductive wires forming a plurality of apertures between the wires to allow portions of the insulating material (610) on opposite sides of the mesh to be mechanically connected with each other by insulating material in the apertures while the insulating material solidifies and thereafter.

Abstract: Elastic sleeve (1) for electrically insulating a HV/MV power conductor in a power network, comprising a) a shrinkable or expandable elastic sleeve body (10); b) a receiving space (20) in the sleeve body, for receiving the power conductor; c) a cavity (30) formed in the sleeve body; and d) a divider assembly (40), arranged, at least partially, in the cavity and comprising a plurality of discrete impedance elements, operable as a voltage divider for sensing a voltage of an inner conductor of the power conductor.

Abstract: The invention relates to a voltage sensing device for a high and/or medium-voltage power-carrying conductor, the voltages sensing device comprising: • a carrier element (3) with a passageway for receiving the power-carrying conductor, • wherein the carrier element comprises an electrode (4) extending in an axial direction of the passageway of the carrier element and operable as a first electrode of the voltage sensing device, wherein • a conductor (1) of the power cable is operable as the second electrode of the voltage sensing device and wherein • the carrier element has a coefficient of thermal expansion that is less than 5×10^?6 1/K at 20 C.

Abstract: Elastic sleeve (1) for electrically insulating a HV/MV power conductor in a power network, comprising a) a shrinkable or expandable elastic sleeve body (10); b) a receiving space (20) in the sleeve body, for receiving the power conductor; c) a cavity (30) formed in the sleeve body; and d) a divider assembly (40), arranged, at least partially, in the cavity and comprising a plurality of discrete impedance elements, operable as a voltage divider for sensing a voltage of an inner conductor of the power conductor.

Abstract: Voltage sensor (1) for a high- or medium-voltage power-carrying conductor for a power network, such as an inner conductor of a power cable or a cable connector or a bus bar. The voltage sensor has a tubular shape and an axial passageway (40), which can receive the conductor. The voltage sensing device comprises a) a radially-inner electrode (20), operable as a first sensing electrode of a sensing capacitor for sensing the voltage of the power-carrying conductor, b) a radially-outer electrode (30), operable as a second sensing electrode of the sensing capacitor, and c) a solid carrier element (10), at least a first portion of which is arranged between the inner electrode and the outer electrode, the first portion being operable as a dielectric of the sensing capacitor. The sensor can be accommodated in a cable accessory. The carrier element may comprise ceramic material to increase accuracy.

Abstract: Voltage sensor (1) for a high- or medium-voltage power-carrying conductor for a power network, such as an inner conductor of a power cable or a cable connector or a bus bar. The voltage sensor has a tubular shape and an axial passageway (40), which can receive the conductor. The voltage sensing device comprises a) a radially-inner electrode (20), operable as a first sensing electrode of a sensing capacitor for sensing the voltage of the power-carrying conductor, b) a radially-outer electrode (30), operable as a second sensing electrode of the sensing capacitor, and c) a solid carrier element (10), at least a first portion of which is arranged between the inner electrode and the outer electrode, the first portion being operable as a dielectric of the sensing capacitor. The sensor can be accommodated in a cable accessory. The carrier element may comprise ceramic material to increase accuracy.

Abstract: The invention relates to a voltage sensing device for a high and/or medium-voltage power-carrying conductor, the voltages sensing device comprising: • a carrier element (3) with a passageway for receiving the power-carrying conductor, • wherein the carrier element comprises an electrode (4) extending in an axial direction of the passageway of the carrier element and operable as a first electrode of the voltage sensing device, wherein • a conductor (1) of the power cable is operable as the second electrode of the voltage sensing device and wherein • the carrier element has a coefficient of thermal expansion that is less than 5x10??6 1/K at 20 C.