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1. Current Status and Shortcomings of Online MonitorsCurrently, online monitors are the most commonly used tools for surge arrester monitoring. While they can detect potential defects, they have significant limitations: manual on - site data recording is required, precluding real - time monitoring; and post - collection data analysis adds to operational complexity. IoT - based intelligent monitoring overcomes these issues—collected data is uploaded via the IoT to processing platforms,

1. Overview of Surge Arrester Handover Test Technology1.1 Necessity of Handover TestThe handover test is a crucial step in ensuring the performance and safe operation of surge arresters within power systems. For power systems with voltage levels at 220 kV and below, surge arresters play a core role in protecting electrical equipment from damage caused by overvoltages and lightning strikes. However, during the process from the arrester leaving the factory to its actual operation after installatio

1. IntroductionDuring power system operation, main equipment faces threats from internal and atmospheric overvoltages. Surge arresters, especially metal oxide arresters (MOAs) with excellent nonlinear volt - ampere characteristics, are key for protection due to their good performance, large current - carrying capacity, and strong pollution resistance. However, long - term exposure to power frequency voltages, along with component quality, manufacturing processes, and external environments, makes

1 Architecture of the Online Monitoring System for Zinc Oxide Surge ArrestersThe online monitoring system for zinc oxide surge arresters comprises three layers: the station control layer, bay layer, and process layer. Station Control Layer: Includes a monitoring center, a Global Positioning System (GPS) clock, and a B - code clock source. Bay Layer: Consists of online monitoring Intelligent Electronic Devices (IEDs). Process Layer: Features monitoring terminals for Potential Transformers (PTs) a

1 Significance of Surge Arrester Online Monitors1.1 Enhance Power System Safety, Reduce Lightning DamageDuring lightning strikes, surge arresters play a core role in discharging overvoltage. Online monitors ensure arrester stability, detect potential faults in real - time, and trigger alarms for timely intervention—effectively reducing lightning - induced damage to power equipment and systems, and maintaining stable operation.1.2 Real - Time Status Monitoring, Improve Maintenance Effic

1 Research BackgroundMetal - oxide surge arresters, sealed in cabinets, bear system voltage continuously, risking aging failures, even breakdowns/explosions causing electrical fires. Thus, regular inspection/maintenance is needed. Traditional 3–5 - year - cycle detection (power cut, arrester removal for tests; reinstallation if replaced) poses safety risks and faces space/environment - based standard - grasping difficulties.2 Monitoring Principle of 10kV GIS Cabinet Surge ArresterTo en