20251RES3: DIY DATA LOGGER FOR ENERGY
Brief Description & Functionality
Data loggers are electronic devices that receive and store data/information from a sensor that senses the change in physical parameters of a large industrial system, like a power plant, to a small system like greenhouses. The data from the system can be stored in the device for long durations, nor can it be transmitted instantaneously. These data loggers are used in places where the power, size, and financial constraints are witnessed.
Why it's useful
Building your data logger is significantly cheaper than commercial systems.
- Large-scale setups can be built and deployed with minimum resources.
- You can tailor the logger to specific applications based on load, sources, and user.
- Continuous logging helps identify energy wastage and identify idle devices and peak load hours.
- Ideal for students, makers, and engineers to learn about power systems and embedded development.
Data loggers can be integrated with any type of sensor and is used to collect data.
- Measures key electrical parameters such as voltage, current, energy consumption, and power factor.
- Real time data can be shared on a screen in public places to improve and raise awareness.
- Store and analyse high resolution data of multiple quadrants to identify surges, nominal load, and peak load.
- Alarms and notifications on energy usage are used to reduce energy consumption.
- A mesh of devices can be used to identify superusers and hotspots.
Skills acquired through the project
- Basics of electronics
- Hand Soldering
- Basics of C programming
- Laser cutting
- 3d printing
- Basics of IoT
Resources
https://www.hackster.io/javidambra/energy-data-logger-3e2dba
https://docs.openenergymonitor.org/resources.html
https://www.instructables.com/DIY-Smart-Energy-Meter-With-ESP32-Home-Assistant/