Microcontroller-Based Power Monitoring and Switching Device for Appliances over a ZigBee Network

Authors

  • Marc Gelian E. Ante Department of Electronics and Communications Engineering, De La Salle University-Manila.
  • Karlo Almario N. Garcia Department of Electronics and Communications Engineering, De La Salle University-Manila.
  • Bryan Angelo A. Gonzales Department of Electronics and Communications Engineering, De La Salle University-Manila.
  • James Troy D. Mendoza Department of Electronics and Communications Engineering, De La Salle University-Manila.
  • Maria Antonette C. Roque Department of Electronics and Communications Engineering, De La Salle University-Manila.

Keywords:

Android Applications, Pic Microcontroller, Power Monitoring and Switching Device, Zigbee Network,

Abstract

Microcontroller-Based Power Monitoring and Switching Device (PMAS) for Appliances over a Zigbee Network aims to develop a system that can provide aid to its user in consuming power more efficiently. This study aims to create a system for monitoring electrical consumption of home appliances through an Android application. It will also be focusing on the recording of electrical data so that its user may be able to track how much power they are consuming over a certain period of time. The microcontroller in the power monitoring and switching (PMAS) adapter will read and measure electrical data, such as voltage, current, and power. This data will then be transmitted to a hub that will be utilizing a ZigBee network, connected in a star topology. This gateway sends and receives data to and from the web server database, which the Android App accesses to display the information to the user through text and graphs. The app also has switches that can turn the adapter on or off. This study provides users with an easy to install and non-intrusive system to monitor and control the power consumption of home appliances using an Android app.

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Published

2018-02-05

How to Cite

Ante, M. G. E., Garcia, K. A. N., Gonzales, B. A. A., Mendoza, J. T. D., & Roque, M. A. C. (2018). Microcontroller-Based Power Monitoring and Switching Device for Appliances over a ZigBee Network. Journal of Telecommunication, Electronic and Computer Engineering (JTEC), 10(1-6), 93–97. Retrieved from https://jtec.utem.edu.my/jtec/article/view/3673

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