Smart switch board: solution for reliability and power management
Abstract
Current energy management system calls for reliability and reduction between power supply
and demand gaps. As huge development is being made in Smart Grid & Smart Metering
systems, other electric switches and components requires upgrade too. This calls for the need
of introducing smart switching technology. This paper represents ‘Smart Switch Board’ which
is the smarter version of the traditional switch boards. It is an IoT based switching device which
enables it to be controlled via apps from smart devices and this feature would become very
useful for the old and handicapped persons. Besides, smart switch meter can be used to control
smaller areas if it is connected with the router. In that case, it will function via router’s ip
address which will make the system more secured. Again, physical contact is not required to
operate it and due to the usage of electronics, ac/dc power conversion is required which ensure
reliability and safety from fire accidents. The number of wire needed to connect the whole
system can be reduced as smart switch meter is a wiring less system. This device is also capable
of calculating the power consumption and cost and thus daily/weekly/monthly power
consumptions and cost can be tracked which will be helpful for the consumers to create plans
for reducing their electricity usage. Hardware components used in smart switch board are quite
cheap and easy to replace. Altogether, we aimed for creating a slightly unconventional switch
board with a few relatively modern features with a view to introducing a comparatively
different lifestyle than the usual.