Home Control Switch Automation Using GSM Communication
Home control switch automation through GSM communication integrates the capabilities of mobile networks to remotely manage and automate various electrical devices within a household. This innovative system leverages GSM technology to enable users to control switches and appliances remotely, offering convenience, flexibility, and enhanced energy efficiency. By utilizing keywords such as “home control switch automation,” “GSM communication,” and “efficient control switching,” this research explores the implementation and benefits of integrating GSM technology into home automation systems, emphasizing its practicality and usability in modern households. Through seamless integration with mobile devices and reliable communication protocols, this approach ensures effective control and monitoring of electrical devices, contributing to a more connected and intelligent living environment.
The advantage of cellular communication like GSM technology is a potential solution for such remote controlling activities. GSM-SMS technology can be used to control household appliances from remote places. Remotely, the system allows the home owner to monitor and control his house appliances via his mobile phone set by sending commands in the form of SMS message and receiving the appliances status as well. This system provides ideal solution to the problems caused in situations when a wired connection between a remote appliance device and the control unit might not be feasible. The system is wireless and uses the user’s mobile handset for control and therefore the system is more adaptable and cost effective. The system uses GSM technology thus providing ubiquitous access to the system for appliance control. With this hypothesis, three different approaches have been proposed and implemented in this project; FIRSTLY, home control switch/household appliances are controlled by server mobile which acts as remote control. SECONDLY, GSM-SMS messaging technology is used to control them from remote places and FINALLY, to provide a multiple agents environment.
Title Page
Certification
Dedication
Acknowledgement
Abstract
Table Of Content
Lists Of Figures
CHAPTER ONE
1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Project Objective
1.2 Scope Of The Project
1.3 Operation Of The System
1.4 Architecture Of The System
CHAPTER TWO
2. 0 LITERURE REVIEW
2.1 System Description
2.1.1 User Gsm Mobile Handset
2.1.2 Receiver Gsm Handset
2.2 Microcontroller Board
2.3 Switching Module
CHAPTER THREE
3.0 SOFTWARE DESIGNING
3.1 Transformer
3.2 Transformer Calculation
3.3 Rectification Process
3.4 Microcontroller Section
CHAPTER FOUR
4.0 TESTING
4.1 System Testing
4.2 Packaging
4.3 Trouble Shooting The Design
CHAPTER FIVE
5.0 PROBLEM ENCOUNTERED
5.1 Precautions
5.2 Recommendation
5.3 Conclusion
5.5 Appendix
5.4 Programme Codes
5.6 Reference
INTRODUCTION
Nowadays, people’s expectations in their life quality are increasing as the technology is improving rapidly. People need an affordable system (smart) that can make their lives easier, more comfortable, and offer more safety.GSM based home automation system is an electrical and electronic system designed to control home appliance with a mobile phone. The two main technologies applied in the system are GSM and PLC. GSM stands for global system for mobile communication and PLC stands for power line communication. In this study, Nokia 6100 is chosen as the GSM phone that receives command and transfers it to controller. Due to rapidly advancing of mobile communication technology and widely availability make it possible to incorporate mobile technology into home automation systems. ’’AT’’ command is used as communication between GSM phone and microcontroller by passing through a serial interface RS232 with the help of its driver.
The project is based on the principle of GSM network, which enables the user to remotely control the operations of the appliances by using a mobile phone. In other word it would transform a normal home into an intelligent home. The controlling circuit is the most important component in communication and interface between home appliances. It was implemented by
using peripheral interface controller (PIC) interfaced to mobile phone. The user can perform ON/OFF operations of the appliances just by pressing keypad of mobile phone.
The user sends GSM data in the form of SMS (short message service) message to switch ON or OFF any appliances at home such as lamp, air condition, fan and etc. the appliances may also provide the user with its current ON/OFF status. The system can be improved to provide the user with information about the status of each appliance.
PROJECT OBJECTIVES
The objectives of this project are as follows;
1. To design and develop home appliances control system over GSM network by using a mobile phone.
2. To determine and understand on how the GSM works.
3. To understand the architecture and programming of the PIC.
4. To learn the troubleshooting and techniques.
SCOPE OF THE PROJECT
The scopes of works in this project are;
1. Mobile phone with SIM card enables the user to remotely control the operations of the appliances by communication to the GSM modem.
2. GSM modem allows the capability to send and receive SMS to and from the mobile phone.
3. RS-232 is the basic serial communication cable that will be used to interface between GSM modem and PIC microcontroller.
4. PIC microcontroller will be interfaced to the control circuit that is connected to the appliances. It contains the software components through which the appliances are controlled and monitored.
5. Relay and control circuit used to detect and control the condition of the home appliances.
OPERATION OF THE SYSTEM
The system works as a remote sensing for the electrical appliances at home or industry to check whether it is ON or OFF, at the same time the user can control the electrical appliances at home by sending SMS message into the system, for example, turning on the AC before returning home. in case of fire/security the chip will receive signals from the different sensors in the monitoring place and
acts according to the received signal by sending an SMS message to user’s mobile phone, it also works as automatic and immediate reporting to the user in case of emergency for home security, as well as immediate and automatic reporting to the fire brigade and police station according to activated sensor to decrease the time required for tracking action.
A sketch of overall design of the home appliances control using GSM is shown in the figure below.
RS232 interface
Relay interface
FIG; Simplified block diagram of home appliances
Control using GSM.
ARCHTECTURE OF THE SYSTEM
It can be implemented to any levels of the security system. The architecture of the system mainly consists of three components the GSM MODEM and the
Mobile device (user)
GSM modem
PIC
Home appliances
interface circuit that include the different sensors used. The function of the GSM MODEM is the remote communication between the user and the controller through the RS232 serial communication standard. The function of the controller is to continuously check the inputs coming from the different sensor and send message through the GSM network in case of emergency such that it acts as a 24hours monitoring and continuously checking for any received message from the user through the GSM MODEM to switch on the AC for example.
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Home Control Switch Automation Using GSM Communication:
Automating home control switches using GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) communication is a convenient way to remotely control various electrical devices and appliances in your home. This system allows you to send commands to your home automation system via text messages or calls from your mobile phone. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to set up home control switch automation using GSM communication:
Components Needed:
- GSM Module: You’ll need a GSM module or GSM shield that can be connected to a microcontroller like Arduino or a dedicated home automation controller. This module will enable communication between your mobile phone and the home automation system.
- Microcontroller: An Arduino or a Raspberry Pi can be used as a central controller for your home automation system. This microcontroller will receive and process the SMS or call commands sent by your mobile phone.
- Relay Modules: Relay modules are used to control electrical appliances and devices. You’ll need one or more relay modules, depending on the number of devices you want to control.
- Sensors (optional): If you want to add automation based on environmental conditions (e.g., temperature, light), you can include various sensors like temperature sensors, light sensors, motion detectors, etc.
- Power Supply: Ensure you have an appropriate power supply for your microcontroller, relay modules, and sensors.
Steps to Set Up Home Control Switch Automation:
- Connect GSM Module: Connect the GSM module to your microcontroller. Typically, you’ll need to connect TX (transmit), RX (receive), VCC, and GND pins. Refer to the datasheet or manual of your specific GSM module for detailed instructions.
- Connect Relay Modules: Connect the relay modules to your microcontroller. Each relay should be connected to the device you want to control (e.g., lights, fans, sockets). The common and NO (normally open) or NC (normally closed) terminals on the relay should be connected to the device’s power supply.
- Write Code: Write code for your microcontroller to handle incoming SMS or call commands. When the microcontroller receives a specific command via SMS or call, it should trigger the corresponding relay to turn the device on or off. You may also write additional code to integrate sensors for automation based on environmental conditions.
- Set Up SIM Card: Insert a SIM card into the GSM module and ensure it’s properly activated and has sufficient credit for sending SMS or making calls.
- Test and Debug: Test the system thoroughly to ensure that it correctly responds to your SMS or call commands. Debug any issues with the code or hardware connections.
- Secure Access: Implement security measures to prevent unauthorized access to your home automation system. This could include using a secure PIN or password for authentication.
- User Interface: Consider building a simple user interface for sending commands to your home automation system. You could develop a mobile app or use a web-based interface.
- Scale and Expand: Depending on your needs, you can expand your system by adding more devices, sensors, and automation rules.
- Backup Power: To ensure the system functions even during power outages, consider adding a backup power source, such as a battery or uninterruptible power supply (UPS).
- Maintenance: Regularly maintain and update your system as needed. Ensure that the SIM card remains active and that the system is working correctly.
With this setup, you can remotely control and automate various aspects of your home, making it more convenient and efficient.