Simulation of Underground Cable Fault Detector Using Arduino

Authors

  • Mohd Azmir Mohd Salimi Electrical Technology Section Universiti Kuala Lumpur British Malaysian Institute
  • Azmi Hashim Electrical Technology Section Universiti Kuala Lumpur British Malaysian Institute

Keywords:

Arduino, fault detector, underground cable

Abstract

The project is designed to identify problem areas in the underground link line from the base station to correct areas within kilometers using the Arduino control unit. In urban zones, electrical links run underground rather than online. When there is an error in the underground link, it is difficult to distinguish the exact damage area for the link repair procedure. The proposed framework finds the exact fault area. This framework uses Arduino control units and power supply upgrades. Here a network of detectors made with a mixture of resistors is connected to an Arduino controller unit to help the internal ADC tool provide more information to the microcontroller that speaks to the link length in kilometers. Error making made with switch arrangement. Transfer is prevented by the driver from moving. 16x2 LCD design associated with microcontroller to display data. If the temporary voltage drop across the various resistors changes as required, which is then backed up to the ADC to make more accurate information to the modified Arduino controller unit which further indicates a careful defect area from the kilometer base station. The future of the task can be solved by using capacitors in the AC circuit to measure impedances that can even find open circuit cables. When there is an error in the link, the signal will alert the alarm and the farm worker can take immediate action against it.

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Published

01-11-2021

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How to Cite

Mohd Azmir Mohd Salimi, & Azmi Hashim. (2021). Simulation of Underground Cable Fault Detector Using Arduino. Journal of Engineering Technology, 9(1), 86-90. https://ejournal.unikl.edu.my/index.php/jet/article/view/302