Conceptual Design of IoT-Based AMR Systems Based on IEC 61850 Microgrid Communication Configuration Using Open-Source Hardware/Software IED

Dragan Mlakić,Zoran Balkić,Srete Nikolovski,Hamid Baghaee,Marko Vukobratović

doi:10.3390/en12224281

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Abstract

This paper presents an intelligent electronic device (IED) utilized for automatic meter readings (AMR) scheme using “Open-Source” software. This IED is utilized to measure a low-voltage intelligent electronic device) system with a boundless number of sensors, and it is accessible on the Internet of Things (IoT). The utilized equipment for this task is Arduino UNO R3 motherboard and fringe sensors, which are used for measurement of the referenced information. The Arduino motherboard is used not only for sole tranquility of equipment but also for serving as wireless fidelity (Wi-Fi) switch for the sensors. The personal computer is utilized to gather information and perform client-side calculations. The server works based on an open-source program written in Java programming language. The underlying objective of the proposed scheme is to make the meter based on the “Do It Yourself” methodology which requires considerably fewer funds. Also, it is conceivable by keeping easy to understand interface, information legitimacy, precision of measured information and convenience for the conclusive client. The information is measured in just about 1 ms which is superb for custom-designed IED. Furthermore, the measured qualities are calculated based on their RMS values to be used for analyzing and further presentation of data.

Highlights

IntroductionThe basis of this research is presented at the Second International Colloquium on Smart Grid
The basis of this research is presented at the Second International Colloquium on Smart GridMetrology, 2019 (SMAGRIMET) in Split Croatia [1], and for this paper, it is further expanded and explained more thoroughly
To comply with the RERs with distribution system operator (DSO)’s, requirements, and rules, various sets of tools exist on the market, including the automatic meter readings (AMR) and automatic meter management (AMM) systems

Summary

Introduction

The basis of this research is presented at the Second International Colloquium on Smart Grid. The applications where such CMIED can be used are islanding detection [20,21,22,23] and peak power shaving/diminishing [24] It can be used for the collection of precise data in a smart microgrid environment, and communication with various devices such as brand name smart meters, substation switches, section breakers, information concentrators, etc. Smart Devices which are capable of “plug-n-play” into IoT with energy generating facilities which operate on IEC 61850 protocol without any need for an adapter like devices for information exchange This solution is based on already available tools and materials from most online shops.

Architecture of CMIED

IEC 61850-Based Substation Communication Network

The Symbiosis of CMIED and IEC 61850

Conclusions