SMART ENERGY METER USING IoT
2018, International Journal of Recent Trends in Engineering and Research
https://doi.org/10.23883/IJRTER.CONF.02180328.042.EDNSOAbstract
Monitoring and keeping tracking of your electricity consumption for verification is a tedious task today since you need to go to meter reading room and take down readings. Well it is important to know if you are charged accordingly so the need is quite certain. Well we automate the system by allowing users to monitor energy meter readings over the internet. Our proposed system uses energy meter with arduino system to monitor energy usage using a meter.The meter is used to monitor units consumed and transmit the units as well as cost charged over the internet using Wi-Fi connection. This allows user to easily check the energy usage along with the cost charged online using a simple web application. Thus the energy meter monitoring system allows user to effectively monitor electricity meter readings and check the billing online with ease. It presents a low cost and flexible energy meter monitoring system using IOT.This technology offers new and exciting opportunity to reduce our work and to prevent the equipments from damages.
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What are the main features of the IoT-based smart energy meter system?
The system utilizes Arduino for continuous monitoring, GSM for notifications, and Wi-Fi for user control. Features include real-time energy usage tracking, billing notifications, and threshold value alerts.
How does Arduino contribute to the smart meter's functionality?
Arduino Uno acts as the main controller, measuring power consumption based on LED blinking. It calculates energy usage and costs, storing data for user access on a webpage.
What thresholds are set for energy consumption notifications?
Threshold values are user-defined on the webpage, facilitating alerts when nearing the set consumption limit. If ignored, the system automatically disconnects power until the threshold is adjusted.
What impact does IoT have on energy management systems?
IoT integration allows for remote monitoring and control of energy usage, improving efficiency and reducing human error. This networked approach has implications for the development of smart grids and homes.
How does the system ensure accurate billing for electricity usage?
The system continuously monitors energy meter readings and calculates costs based on real-time data. Monthly bills are automatically generated and sent via SMS to consumers and service providers.
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