Prepaid Smart Meter Energy Management System using Arduino Microcontroller with Labview

This paper deals with prepaid smart meters energy management system using ARDUINO microcontroller with labVIEW has been introduced. Smart meters are the key component of the smart grid which helps both the user and supplier to control consumption of energy according to availability of resources. The proposed energy metering system consists of smart meter, zigbee communication and mobile user. Zigbee is connected for wireless data transmission between energy management and monitoring center. This meter is able to measure energy and will communicate the data to the electricity board, which stores the information and notify the consumers through SMS in mobile. The prepaid concept provides a cost efficient manner of electricity billing, which is based on the concept “pay first and then use it”. The prepaid energy meter uses a recharge card which cost is depends upon usage of the units. Energy can be monitor by using labVIEW that help you to check how much electricity you consume per hour or day. A relay system has been used which shutdown or disconnect the smart meter and load through supply mains when the recharge amount is depleted. A prototype of the system has been developed with the state of the art digital and information technology and proven to be stable, reliable and easy maintenance.