Introduction:

This paper presents a monitoring and control system prototype using the internet protocol (IP) for a residential lighting layout. The prototype aims to develop energy efficiency processes by reducing electric energy consumption without decreasing user comfort and quality of life.

Methods:

The system is based on a web application to remotely turn the power on and off, which enables the monitoring of its consumption while being grounded in a prospective analysis. The prototype has hardware and software components.

Results:

The prototype has hardware is implemented with the Arduino® platform, which enables the assignment of an IP address using an Ethernet Shield card. This address provides bidirectional communication possibilities. The device is connected by a data acquisition system, which is designed and constructed to measure energy consumption from voltage and current measurements using an ADE7763® integrated circuit and an ACS714® current sensor. In this physical structure, a web application has been developed to monitor consumption and develop a control process with communication protocols through power line communication (PLC).

Conclusions:

The main contributions of this investigation are grounded in the use of economics and small devices that will enable low-cost energy-efficient project development in both domestic and industrial electric installations.

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