Method and apparatus for power theft prevention based on TDR or FDR signature monitoring on LV and MV power lines
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Apr 29, 2004
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May 7, 2003
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May 7, 2002
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Method and apparatus for detecting an authorized tap on an electrical power line in which electrical reflectometry signals are supplied to a portion of the power line by a transmitter, reflected such signals are received from the power line by a receiver and the reflected signals are compared in a comparator with signals reflected by authorized taps on the power line to determine whether or not unauthorized taps are present. In a preferred embodiment, the transmitter and receiver are part of power line communication apparatus and, if desired, such apparatus can transmit signals indicating tap changes to a remote control center.
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