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GSM BASED ANNUNCIATION SYSTEM
Madhura.S
EEE Department,
Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering, Bangalore.
madhu4tulip@gmail.com
Raghumala
EEE Department,
Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering, Bangalore.
raghumalargh6@gmail.com
Abstract- This paper focuses on Microcontroller and
advanced embedded software based product to get
the alarm at the control room. When the vibration
level is high in Cooling Fan mounted at the Cooling
tower of the Thermal power plant, vibration switches
are operated which is sensed by the Transmitter. The
transmitter will transmit the signal in the form of
Messages to the Receiver, which gives the audio &
visual Indications at control room and also a Message
to the concerned officer. The major advantage of
such system is that it reduces the cabling cost as the
entire communication is carried out wirelessly using
a GSM MODEM.
Keywords: GSM Modem, Wireless communication,
Embedded Software, SMS service Microcontroller,
LCD Display, Window Annunciation.
1. Introduction
Due to Globalization & Global Competitions, all
major companies are introducing new technologies/
techniques to reduce initial Project cost and
maintenance cost in power generation & which allows the users to switch ON/OFF the
distributions. Wireless communication is one, which
is playing a major role to save the cable cost in power
projects. Many electrical equipment’s for which
wired sensors are difficult to be employed, then the
wireless mode of communication can be used. For
e.g., the power system equipment’s like Cooling
Fans, Transformers, Circuit breakers, Motors, Heaters
are installed in different parts of Thermal/ Hydel/
Solar power projects these are the few for which
continuous monitoring, controlling is necessary.
Advantages of combination of wireless
communication technology and the embedded
controlled technology over wired line system is that, it
makes the system more infallible, flexible & cost
effective. With the above advantages, wireless GSM
based (Global communication for mobile
communication) technology for protection of Heavy
Duty Cooling Fans used in Cooling Tower of the
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Poojalakshmi.M
EEE Department,
Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering, Bangalore.
poojalakshmi.m@gmail.com
Shreeyas Pravin.S
EEE Department,
Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering, Bangalore.
shreeyaspravins25@gmail.com
2. Existing GSM Based Systems
M.V. Patil and M.S. Chavan has presented paper on
the GSM based patient monitoring system[1] .This
system includes the continuous monitoring of
physiological characteristics which includes blood
pressure , body temperature. GSM modem sends
these data remotely to registered number.
Microcontroller used is 8051 and it is interfaced with
a display. This method overcomes the major
disadvantages like cable cost and failure of alarm
equipment due to surges and noise induction through
cable. This paper [2] efficiently explains the systems
based on existing technologies and proposes a GSM
– automatic light controller and remote monitoring
system which saves electricity. The control system
consists of a GSM Modem, control circuitry and
electrical devices. It focuses on sending and
receiving message via phone through GSM
In [3], the author illustrates home security system
though short message system (SMS). Microcontroller
used here is PIC 18f4520 .It is a convenient system
appliances from anywhere .It also includes smoke
detector. In 2003 Conte and Scaradozzi developed
home automation system which was mainly carried out
through multi agent systems. The primary focus of this
paper was to come up with best possible design that
controls and monitors the home appliances suitably.
However they developed such a system but the cost
overall was expensive. [4]
In 2005 Alkar and Buhur come up with an innovative
idea to overcome the cost factor. The system that was
developed was internet based wireless home
automation system for multiple appliances.
The cost was mainly reduced due to the web based
solution that was provided. However it too had certain
drawbacks such as the range in which wireless
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considered as a huge set back. In 2006 Delgadoet
considered the above problems all possible network
solutions was discussed. [5]
[6] Later on home automation systems was taken to the
next level which included sms based home monitoring
systems. But the system that was developed lacked
accuracy and was not reliable.[7]
L.Chengqiang.et. al. [8] In his paper he has worked on
integration of wire and wireless communication
network, and it has been used in fire control station. It
is very tedious for the combination of remote alert and
the control of the system.
S. & Y., the researchers [9] explains the wireless small
distance data communication for fire detection and
control, through GSM technology and Zigbee.
The other example for wireless communication is,
where power theft detection can be easily recognized
by the use of intelligent monitoring meters. The
proposed system describes about the intelligent power
theft detection. In addition the this SMS alert has been
developed and will be sent to the respective officer.
3. Architecture
The presented methodology for remote
monitoring is by using GSM technology. Monitoring
system consists of measuring equipment’s, display &
windows. When there are emergency situations like
Heavy duty cooling Fans fitted to the cooling tower
of the Thermal power plant gets loose with the base
due vibration (some time it may fall down into the
cooling tower), it requires attention of the
maintenance engineers at the Thermal power plant.
Existing system is in such a way that, the sensor
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fitted to the Cooling Fan motor will send the signals
(Fan vibration high Level-1 & Fan vibration high
Level-2) to the maintenance people who are sitting at
control room which is too far from the Motor through
cable network. The existing cable Alarm
Annunciation system have the major disadvantage of
cable cost, cable laying cost, trench (cable tray) cost
and maintenance cost and also failure of alarm
equipment due to surge & noise induction through
the cable.
This system will have Transmitter & Receiver units,
transmitter is located near Cooling Fan and Receiver
is located at Control room .In Transmitter unit -
Microcontroller receives the signals from vibration
sensor (sensor will have potential free normally open
contact) when the vibration level is high in the
Cooling Fan , microcontroller sends the control
commands to the GSM modem after the judgement,
the modem will transmit the signal in the form
effectively achieved by segmentation of SMS to the
predefined phone numbers, i.e. receiver modem
number and user mobile number. The GSM modem
of the Receiver unit will receive the SMS & send
the signal to the Microcontroller. The
Microcontroller sends the signals to the Display unit
and respective Windows as a visual indication. The
Display unit shows the FAN no. & faulty level as
FAN 1- HIGH LEVEL -1 Alarm along with the
internal Buzzer for the attention of the operator. After
receipt of the SMS by the user as with complete
description a FAN 1 – HIGH LEVEL -1 Alarm then
user will also take necessary action.
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WINDOW ANNUNCIATOR

FAN 1 LEVEL 1
CABLES
SENSOR
WINDOW -1
FAN - 1

FAN 1 LEVEL 2
SENSOR WINDOW -2

WINDOW -3

FAN 2 LEVEL 1
FAN - 2 SENSOR WINDOW -4

FAN 2 LEVEL 2
SENSOR

Figure -1 : Block diagram of Existing Annunciation Alarm system for the

Cooling Fan

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FAN 1 LEVEL 1 ANTENNA

FAN - 1 SENSOR

FAN 1 LEVEL 2
GSM MODEM
SENSOR
MICRO
CONTROLLER
MICRO
CONTROLLER

FAN 2 LEVEL 1
SENSOR
FAN - 2

FAN 2 LEVEL 2
SENSOR

POWER SUPPLY

Figure -2 : Transmitter of the Proposed Annunciation Alarm System for the Cooling Fan by using GSM technology.

ANTENNA LCD DISPLAY

ALARM
GSM MODEM
GSM MODEM
MICRO WINDOW -1
CONTROLLER WINDOW -1
MICRO
CONTROLLER
WINDOW -1
WINDOW -2

POWER
SUPPLY WINDOW -1
WINDOW -3

WINDOW -1
WINDOW -4

PHONE MESSAGE TO THE USER

Figure -3 : Receiver of the Proposed Annunciation Alarm System for the Cooling Fan by using GSM technology.
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Conclusion:-

The Proposed model of GSM based unit is developed

to protect Cooling Fan of the Thermal power plant.
This will help to reduce the project cost with reliable
protection. This will save the Copper cable, intern
saves the copper to the Nation.

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