Abstract
This article proposes a novel, web-based, remote monitoring and control system design for a building’s electrical power, green power generation and environmental system that will save energy. The supervisory control system is based on the use of distributed microcontroller architecture to access programmable logic controllers (PLC) and remote input/output devices through the system hardware framework with uniform Ethernet technology. The programmable logic controller (PLC) can access and control devices directly or through RS-232 and RS-485 serial communication. The distributed microcontroller is the control module designated through an open-source firmware, to transform heterogeneous communication to Modbus transmission control protocol (TCP) communication and to achieve the exchange of information between the host and client controller. The proposed supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system is based on the professional software of InduSoft Web Studio and provides a supervisory control design with a friendly human–machine interface. The system can realize real-time data acquisition and storage, control command transmission, system security and power trend analysis. Finally, the proposed SCADA system can be built directly into the hypertext markup language (HTML) and HTML5 and run on the web server, allowing access from a personal computer or smartphone web browser. Our system goals are to greatly reduce system complexity and maintenance costs with a simple Ethernet architecture. The control system can be easily expanded with the same technology culture outside the restrictive one of the large companies. Hence, this system can easily be used in a smart home system to enhance the quality of its inhabitants.
Highlights
As the global energy shortage worsens, finding alternative energy sources is becoming an international issue
In an intelligent living space, various automated home appliances are linked via the internet platform to bring about highly efficient service systems and to ensure the safety and healthiness of the living space
Modbus communication technology is widely used for equipment automation and electronic monitoring in various industries as well as in manufacturing plants
Summary
As the global energy shortage worsens, finding alternative energy sources is becoming an international issue. A Home Energy Management System (HEMS) uses energy micro-sensors in domestic appliances to gather data, via an internet connection, about power consumption and to thereby optimize energy use. Users can monitor their energy consumption status, including location, time, and cost and regulate their personal power consumption profile to achieve energy savings.
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