Smart disconnect switch interbase

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF INVENTION The following detailed description illustrates the invention by way of example and not by way of limitation.
This description will clearly enable one skilled in the art to make and use the invention, and describes several embodiments, adaptations, variations, alternatives and uses of the invention, including what I presently believe is the best mode of carrying out the invention.
As various changes could be made in the above constructions without departing from the scope of the invention, it is intended that all matter contained in the above description or shown in the accompanying drawings shall be interpreted as illustrative and not in a limiting sense.
Referring to the drawings, a disconnect switch interbase or DSI of the present invention is indicated generally 10.
The DSI is a remote power line communication transponder used with a two-way automated communications system such as TWACS.
RTM.
for communicating with an AMR type electrical meter 12.
As shown in the drawings, the DSI is fitted into a collar 14 which is sandwiched between meter 12 and a socket 16 for the meter.
Such sockets are typically located on the side of the building to which electrical service is supplied.
Accordingly, DSI 10 comprises an inline component between meter 12 and socket 16.
Typically the socket and meter are installed in a side of the premises, with electricity from a power line L (see FIG.
2) being routed to a junction box (not shown) inside the premises.
From the junction box, electricity is distributed throughout the premises through one or more breaker controlled electrical circuits.
DSI 10 incorporates a contactor type switch 18 which is normally closed, but when open, disconnects electrical service to the entire premises serviced by the utility.
Thus, in a typical electrical service line L, DSI 10 connects or disconnects the load (user or customer) end of the line from the utility (supply) end.
This is done by closing and opening switch 18.
DSI 10 does not meter electricity or communicate directly with its associated meter 12