HVS-3530. Arduino Based Line Man Protection System User Interface Circuit Breaker

₹3,800.00

The proposed system is designed to control the operation of a circuit breaker using a password-based security mechanism.

Category EEE Tags ARDUINO, Keypad, LCD

Electrical line maintenance is a hazardous task, and linemen are at risk of serious electrical accidents due to a lack of proper communication and coordination between maintenance personnel and substation operators. Accidental power restoration while maintenance work is in progress can result in severe injuries or even loss of life. To overcome this problem, this project proposes an Arduino-Based Lineman Protection System Using a Password-Controlled Circuit Breaker to improve the safety of electrical maintenance personnel. The proposed system is designed to control the operation of a circuit breaker using a password-based security mechanism. An Arduino UNO microcontroller acts as the main controller, and a matrix keypad is interfaced with it to enter the password. The entered password is compared with the predefined password stored in the microcontroller. Only when the correct password is entered can the circuit breaker be switched ON or OFF. If an incorrect password is entered, access to the circuit breaker operation is denied. A relay module is used to control the switching operation of the circuit, while an LCD module displays the system status and password verification messages. An indicator lamp is also provided to indicate whether the electrical line is ON or OFF. This arrangement ensures that unauthorized persons cannot easily restore the power supply while maintenance work is being carried out. The entire system is controlled by the Arduino UNO, which is programmed using Embedded C language. This project provides a simple, cost-effective approach to improving lineman safety by introducing password-based control over circuit breaker operation.

Objectives:

To design a password-based circuit breaker control system for improving lineman safety during electrical line maintenance.
To prevent unauthorized operation of the circuit breaker using a secure password authentication mechanism.
To allow only authorized personnel to switch the electrical line ON or OFF.
To use an Arduino UNO microcontroller for controlling and monitoring the circuit breaker operation.
To interface a matrix keypad for password entry and authentication.
To use a relay module to control the switching operation of the electrical line.
To display password verification messages and circuit breaker status on an LCD module.
To provide visual indication of the electrical line ON/OFF condition using an indicator lamp.
To reduce electrical accidents caused by improper communication and accidental power restoration during maintenance work.
To develop a simple, reliable, and cost-effective safety system for electrical maintenance personnel.