Wireless ARM-Based Automatic Meter Reading

& Control System (WAMRCS)

ABSTRACT
In this Project we are going to do Wireless Based

Automatic Meter Reading with control system

(WAMRCS).
This System is used with 32 bit ARM microprocessor for
reading power consumption & communicates this data to
the utility server for power data processing.
GPRS\GSM networks are used for communication with
utility server in two - way communication link.
A GSM based wireless communication module is
integrated with electronic energy meter of each entity to
have remote access over the usage of electricity.

ELECTRO-MECHANICAL
Low Accuracy
Control NIL
Communications - Expensive
Theft Detection Poor

Existing system
Stand-alone meter reading

Disadvantages
Highly Person dependant.
Human errors cannot be avoided.
Accessibility of meters in rural/ Agricultural zones.
Energy Audits performed based on bill collection which is

highly inaccurate.
Billing done mainly on estimated/ monthly average basis
Inability to monitor and control discrete loads
Billing cycle requires excessive time.
Meter data used only for billing, cannot help in analysis
like demand analysis, energy audit, pinpointing losses,
etc

Proposed system
The proposed system uses a microcontroller of

the8051 family and a rectified-power supply. In this

system, aGSM modem is connected to the
microcontroller through a level shifter IC for
communication. The relays are controlledby a relay
drive IC for switching the loads.The status is
displayed on a LCD display which is interfaced to the
microcontroller.

Advantages
Ability to detect tamper events and outage occurrences.
Remotely Connect/ Dis-connect power supply through
meter.
Calculate transformer loading and sizing from interval
data
15 minute interval data gives accurate load information
for supply scheduling, switching operations, planning etc
Monitor voltage at each premise to know conditions
when to operate capacitor switches or regulators
Consistent and granular data for improved accuracy

BLOCK DIAGRAM

Regulator
power
supply

AC TO
DC
CONV
ERTE
R 5V

16X2 LCD DISPLAY

32 bit ARM
microprocessor

RELAY

ENERGY METER

RELAY

LOAD

oscillator
RS 232

GSM
MODEM

HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS

Microcontroller (AT89C52/S52), Max232, GSM

module, LCD(16x2), LED, Crystal,ULN2003,

Resistors, Capacitors, Diodes, Transformer,
Regulator, Opto Isolator, Energy Meter, Lamp.

SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS

Keil compiler,
Language: Embedded C

Applications
High accuracy over a wide current dynamic range.
Tamper proofing.
Reduce financial risks.
Better customer service.
Improve operational efficiencies.

FUTURE SCOPE
A mini printer can be interfaced to get a printed bill

or details of billing.
Remote recharging can be implemented through
telephone line or wireless network.
Software can be modified to view the balance on
request.

CONCLUSION
This project is performing satisfactory function in

laboratory condition. The device designed is used in

conjunction with an Induction Energy meter. With
minor modification in the software and hardware
this system can be used for field application.

THANK YOU