Development of dual access energy monitoring for the smart control system

Abstract

The rapid growth of smart manufacturing leads to an increase in the power consumption of the equipment used and has the challenges like misuse of equipment, operator safety, and protection of equipment from any electrical disturbances or sudden power surge. This paper aims in creating a smart access control unit with a Dual Access Energy Monitoring (DAEM) system. Here, the equipment is restricted to use by the authorized individual under its working limits. The access control for energy monitoring has been carried out using Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) and IEEE 802.11ac with the design of customized breakout board. The DAEM has been carried out by comparing the electrical characteristics like current, voltage, active power, apparent power, and power factor with their preset warning and trip threshold values. Using DAEM, the electrical circuit overload is prevented ensuring the operator’s safety. Moreover, the timer in the circuit will automatically disconnect the load from the mains after a timeout to prevent unnecessary wastage of energy.