Characterization of HV Lines for Digital Power Line Carrier Operation

Introduction or upgrades of digital Power Line Carrier (PLC) communication networks often require a new assessment of relevant power line features. This paper outlines an effective approach for measurement of the most important parameters in a PLC channel, which exploits advances in digital oscilloscope technology and software post-processing of acquired test data. Experimental results obtained on a 132 kV distribution line are presented to support the theoretical discussion