Design of A Real Time Remote Monitoring and Controlling System Using LabVIEW

This paper proposes a Virtual Instrumentation (VI) based graphical user interface (GUI) that is effective for Remote Monitoring and Controlling for small scale electrical infrastructure using LabVIEW. The graphical user interface (GUI) is created utilizing LabVIEW, whereas the hardware is formed through voltage and current sensors, Arduino Uno and relay. Through USB communication, the program and device are interfaced. The monitoring interface utilizes real time measurement data to generate graphs displaying power, current, and voltage. Additionally, it has the capability to store and access a database file for the purpose of analyzing historical data. The control function involves the ability to activate or deactivate the system. Energy management of a building can be monitored and controlled by these GUI and prototype. This user interface can be used to demonstrate how to implement embedded systems projects, communicate through USB, acquire data, and monitor systems like distribution systems for commercial and industrial applications.

I. Introduction

In the past ten years, the concept of remote monitoring and control has become increasingly popular within both the industrial and academic communities. Numerous researchers have previously conducted remote data acquisition through LabVIEW Digital Acquisition (DAQ) cards. However, these cards are costly. The utilization of Arduino boards for data acquisition is considered a more affordable and easily accessible solution [1]. Collected data must be shown on a perfect graphical user software to monitor and control efficiently and effectively. LabVIEW software serves as the integrating platform to acquire, process, and transmit physiological data due to its advanced graphical programming environment, which allows for the development of complex measurement, testing, and control systems using easy-to-use graphical icons and wires that resemble a flowchart [2]