INTEGRATED SMART DC AC ENERGY METER SUPPORTED IN IoT NETWORK

Abstract

Energy measurement and the processing data in industrial plants have become area in which the contribution of electronics is significant. Recent advances in  electronic hardware and software solutions have been implemented for more efficient monitoring and management of industrial processes. These technologies allow process data to be measured, processed, stored, visualized and distributed within industrial systems. In contemporary measurement system, there is a strong tendency towards digital signal processing of measured quantities, although some solutions still incorporate elements of analog processing. For effective process management, it is essential that users have timely and accurate information about measurement data within their industrial facilities. Driven by the need for reliable measurement, visualization and storage of process parameters, modern electronic systems enable on-site processing and storage, as well as transmission of measurement data through GSM and IoT network. The application of advanced electronic systems is evident not only in power plants, but also in industries related to healthy and high- quality food production, particularly in agriculture. This tend is largely due to the increasing number of independent agriculture facilities that are often located in remote areas and require autonomous power supply along with long- distance transmission of process data. Motivated by these requirements, this paper presents the design of an electronic system that provides a solution  for supplying electricity to such facilities. The proposed system provides a solution for measurment of two key components of energy systems, namely DC and AC energy. In addition to the measurement, the system provides  visualization and storage of measurement data, as well as the capability to transmit the data to an IoT network. The measured DC and AC  energy values are displayed locally on LCD screens and stored on an SD card, while also being remotely transmitted to the IoT network for visualization on a mobile device.