Development of Non-Intrusive Low-Power Digital Water Meter Reading System Based On Wireless Mesh Network and Internet of Things

Rifki Muhendra

doi:10.23887/janapati.v12i1.57180

Authors

Rifki Muhendra Universitas Bhayangkara Jakarta Raya

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.23887/janapati.v12i1.57180

Keywords:

WSN, IoT, Digital Water Meter, Sensor Circuit, Gateway

Abstract

The application of WMN and IoT technology to the metering infrastructure is proven to provide convenience in data collection, access to information, and management of metering devices. Unfortunately, the use of this technology is still minimal in developing countries like Indonesia. In this study, the development of a digital meter reading system that focuses on low-power non-intrusive reading devices and the application of WMS in the water meter reading system is carried out. This system consists of a series of meter reader sensors that are connected mesh to a gateway where meter data can be monitored in real-time and remotely. This sensor circuit is an integrated circuit added to the existing mechanical water meter which allows recording the volume of water consumption digitally. This circuit consists of an optical sensor, real-time clock (RTC), microcontroller, Lora Transmitter, and power supply. The use of solar cells to supply energy for meter reading devices is another interesting aspect of the development of this system. A gateway is a circuit built to bridge the transmission of meter data from a radio-based sensor network to the internet. The result of this research is the establishment of a meter reading system capable of accurately reading water consumption, low power where the meter data is easily accessible using a device connected to the internet. This system has been evaluated for every part of development such as reading water consumption, power consumption, and also communication in the mesh network. The contribution of this research is that it can be used as a reference for developing a digital meter system that is more effective, has low power, and has easy access to meter data

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