ARGO System and Service Architecture
The ARGO patented
power supply is built around three main components: the LFA
magnetic antenna, the analog electronic circuit in charge of
transforming the energy into direct current, and a backup battery
to supply power to the service electronics in case of power line
outage due to malfunctioning or maintenance.
The power generated by the power supplies is sent to the service electronics which items configuration depends on the specific application. In addition to a series of basic electronic components required the remaining optional components depend on the application that the plant has to perform.
ARGO technology Strengths
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Does not require additional energy sources such as photovoltaic panels, electrical cables or electric generators.
- Allows to feed
electronics devices installed on the top of the towers of every
electrical national grid in the
world.
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Independent from meteorological condition such as rain, snow, ice, hailstorm, wind, fog, sun and pollution.
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Feeds the devices for days even in case of maintenance or failure of the power line.
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High level of security against terrorist attacks or vandalism because protected by electric fields can not be joined by humans.
Electrical and Data Connections Schema of LFA - Power supply - First container - Second container
Components
Connections Schema
Below is shown the simplified schema of the architecture and functional connection of the internal container's components used in pilots plants.
It is a
LAN formed by two nodes by the SBC Router/Switch.
The second SBC Manager is used to periodically scan and control sensor devices and to activate actuator devices.
Example of theese are internal and external thermometer to warming or cooling the container.
Components
Descriptions
