IoT-based Underground Cable Fault Detection

Underground cables are subject to various problems due to the underground environment, abrasion, mouse, etc. In addition, it is difficult to find the cause of the fault, which requires digging the entire line to inspect and correct any faults. To make repairs as easy as possible, we now offer cable troubleshooting via Internet of things (IoT), which locates the fault. The maintenance staff knows exactly which part is faulty and only needs to dig in that area to find the source of the problem. Faster underground cable service is also possible as a result of the significant time, money, and effort savings. We employ IoT technology, which enables authorities to track and analyse defects online. The system uses a network of voltage dividers installed on the cable to identify defects. The resistance network combination determines the voltage produced when a fault develops at the location where the two wires are short-circuited. The user is alerted by the microcontroller when this voltage is found. The user receives the distance that this voltage corresponds to. The microcontroller gathers the fault line data, displays it on the LCD screen, and transfers it via the Internet for online viewing