Avtech Software, Inc.

Robert Snow

Richard Grundy

A power detection device for a facility monitoring system provides non-contact power detection in a power supply line for determining a powered up or energized state of equipment connected to the power supply line. The power detection device is adapted to be disposed in communication with a live power supply line without disconnecting or interrupting the power supply to the powered equipment. A hinged casing including a sensor circuit for detecting electrical current is frictionally engaged to the power supply line by closing the hinge and drawing opposed sides of the casing together. Sensor signals are aggregated and amplified such that an amplified signal above a threshold is indicative of a current flow sufficient to power the equipment and render a determination of an energized, or 'equipment on' state. Conversely, the lack of a threshold signal indicates inactive equipment such that remedial measures may be commenced.

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Warren, RI, United States of America

Robert Snow