Supervision and Monitoring Systems for Communications Power Plants from Remote Locations

This paper identifies the major reasons for continuous remote monitoring and control of telecom power generating and delivery systems. Overall system level criteria is developed and analyzed from a viewpoint that includes the users of the measured data and their report needs, and the scope and physical requirements of the measuring hardware. A unique monitoring and measurement hardware approach that utilizes a distributed, multiple microprocessor, stored program, highly modular and flexible design is examined from a viewpoint where one or more such systems can serve the needs of a CO site. Measured sites can range from remotes, microwave, CEVs to multi-story central offices requiring hundreds of monitored and controlled points. Centralized computer control of multiple monitoring systems and sites for existing remote power plants is described, including database management requirements, and graphics and tabular report requirements. A universal remote access method that allows both central organizations and responsible cognizant departments to access current and long term data is also described.