Watt Watch

Hassan Alabudib
Yirui Huang
Peng Chen
Kamal Sabi
Marisol Lozano Roman
 Overview
Main objectives
Systems general description
Project Features
Possible extensions
Systems block diagram
Implementation of different subsystems and components.
Division of Labor
Schedule
Risks
Budget
Questions
 Project Overview

If you cannot measure it, you cannot improve it.

 Project Overview
Measure the power
and energy
consumption of an
electrical device
Transmit the data to
a host (computer)
Systems general description

A Communication
C Unit scheme Host

Electrical
Device
 Project Features
On the Device:
Real, reactive, and apparent power
LCD Display
Wireless Connection
Device Control
Data Storage
 Project Features
On the Host ( Computer )
Data Display
Remote Control
 Time to make it smarter
Device Network
Remote access (Internet)
Autonomous turnoff
Max Power protection
Surge protector
 Block Diagram

Signal Sensor
Power Supply LCD
Switch
Power chip
Wireless Computer
RS232 Terminal
Microcontroller

SDRAM
FPGA ?
Microcontroller
TI MSP430
LCD controller
USART
I/O ports
Power/ Energy Measurement
Chip
Some chips available
CIRRUS LOGIC: CS5463
STMicroelectronics: STPM01
Functions of the chip
Active, reactive, apparent power and RMS values
A/D converter
Less than 0.1% error
Power/Energy IC
Max measurements
Isolation
Calibration
Temperature Sensor
Bi-directional Serial interface
Differentiated inputs
Memory and Display
LCD Display
Interactive
Character and graphical display
Debug
SDRAM
Cheap and large capacity
SD card reader
Wireless Module and Serial
Communication
ZigBee
a range of 300ft
2.4 GHz
built-in antenna
250kbps Max data rate
The unit will interface with the computer via a USB/ RS 232.
Backup communication
Continuously transmit data periodically
Power Management
Electrical
120 Vac Isolation

Power LCD
Transformer
Supply 3.3V

5V 3.3V 3.3V 3.3V

Transformer
Power Micro Zigbee
Measur controller module
ement
Transformer chip

Load
 Host(Computer)
Develop GUI using LabView
Start up window (front panel)

Data collection window

Configuration window

Command window

Communicate with hardware devices

 Data Analysis
Data analysis will be done using Labview programs
Real time plot of Power vs. time
Plot over a given period of time (day, week, month)
Spreadsheet
Timeline/Schedule
CDR
Assemble Power Measurement Module
Program Microcontroller to send/receive data using
RS232.
Program Zigbee module
Preliminary Design of GUI Labview visual
Milestone 1
Program LabView to command Hardware device
Data processing
Testing of preliminary design.
Milestone 2
Integrate hardware and software
Design, schematic and PCB layout
Order main PCB and components
Test and Debug Final Circuit
 Division of Labor
Name Hassan Kamal Marisol Peng Yirui
Alabudi Sabi Lozano Chen Huang
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Power x x x
Measurement
Power Supply x x x
LCD x x x
Programming
Wireless x x x
Communication
RS 232 x x
MSP430 x x x
Software x x x
Interface
Testing x x x x x
Documentation x x x x x
 Risks and Contingency Plan
Safety :AC Line
Exercise proper safety precautions at all times
Electrical Isolation
Unfamiliar with Power and Energy Measurement Chip,
Microcontroller, Zigbee, LabView.
Use available resources
Books: MSP 430 Microcontroller Basics
Research: online tutorials
TAs
Time
Develop the product with the basic features
Follow the schedule
 Budget
Item Name Quantity Price
Power and Energy 4 $50
Measurement IC
MSP 430 4 $30
Microcontroller
SD Card 2 $ 18
LCD 2 $80
Zigbee Module 3 $69
PCB 3 $ 100
Electronic components $100
Miscellaneous $200
Total $ 647
 You can measure it,
you can improve it.
Questions?