The solid state remote power controller - Its status, use and perspectiveRemote power controllers (RPCs) are solid state devices that combine in one unit the capability to perform all the needed functions of load switching, overload protection, and a direct indication of whether the load is on or off. They provide total system protection of equipment and wires. RPCs are designed to be located near the load and communicate control and status information remotely via low level signals of a few milliwatts. The design and operation of the RPC are considered, taking into account the operation of an RPC, the RPC power switch and drive circuits, control and trip circuits, fail-safe devices, and RPC overcurrent protection. Attention is given to the RPC development status, RPC applications, and RPC perspectives.
Document ID
19790026883
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Sundberg, G. R. (NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, Ohio, United States)
Billings, W. W. (Westinghouse Electric Corp. Aerospace Electrical Div., Lima, Ohio, United States)