Automatic Meter Reader Using Zigbee

Abstract:

The real-time monitoring of a data is crucial in ensuring the accuracy of the acquired data. It determines whether the device is properly working or in fault. This paper proposed the design and implementation of a ZigBee-based wireless automatic meter reading system. It focuses on the development of a device that is capable of monitoring meter reader remotely. It sends the data hourly or daily using Zigbee as the transmitting medium. The proposed device uses software; XCTU, Arduino Programming Language, Multisim and hardware; Microcontroller, Pulse generating circuit, Zigbee antenna, 16X2 LCD Display to actually demonstrate the result. This device has a good potential in wireless meter reading due to its low-cost, low power consuming, and low data rate. The input is the pulse generated by the pulsating circuit and the output will be shown onto the LCD display and in the XCTU software proving that it transmitted wirelessly. The results successfully shows the data is received as what it is transmitted.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 303-306)
• Pages: 991-994
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.303-306.991
• Online since: February 2013
• Authors: Zazilah May, Mohamad Firdaus Mohamad Roselee
• Keywords: Arduino, Automatic Meter Reader, Wireless Communication, ZigBee

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