SISTEM KONTROL DAN MONITORING AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH (ATS) MODEL HYBRID BERBASIS INTERNET OF THINGS
THE CONTROL AND MONITORING SYSTEM OF HYBRID INTERNET OF THINGS-BASED AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH (ATS) MODEL
Energi listrik sangat penting dalam kehidupan manusia. Namun, ketika pasokan energi tidak mencukupi, dampak negatif yang signifikan dapat terjadi. Saat ini, pengembangan sumber energi terbarukan dan teknologi IoT sedang giat dilakukan untuk memenuhi kebutuhan listrik. Teknologi IoT memudahkan pengendalian cadangan energi melalui sistem Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS). Penambahan sumber energi listrik cadangan diperlukan sebagai backup saat terjadi gangguan dan juga untuk menghemat biaya. Dalam penelitian ini, dikembangkan sistem kontrol dan monitoring ATS berbasis IoT menggunakan mikrokontroler Nodemcu ESP32. Sistem ini mengintegrasikan sumber utama dari Pembangkit Listrik Tenaga Surya (PLTS) dan sumber cadangan dari PLN dengan sokongan dari solar tracker single axis yang memakai motor servo yang dikendalikan oleh sensor light dependent resistant serta Arduino Uno. Selama 5 hari pengujian, terjadi peningkatan daya rata-rata sebesar 8,7% berkat penggunaan solar tracker. Dengan peningkatan daya yang signifikan dan tingkat kesalahan pengiriman data yang rendah, dapat disimpulkan bahwa desain dan implementasi sistem ini berjalan dengan baik.
Kata kunci : Arduino, ATS, Energi Listrik, IoT (Internet of Things), Nodemcu ESP32, Solar Tracker
Electrical energy holds great importance in human life. However, insufficient energy supply can lead to significant negative consequences. Presently, there is active development in the utilization of renewable energy sources and IoT technology to meet electricity demands. The incorporation of IoT technology facilitates convenient control of energy reserves through the implementation of an Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) system. The inclusion of an additional backup electrical energy source is essential for contingency purposes and cost savings. This study focuses on the development of an IoT-based ATS control and monitoring system utilizing the Nodemcu ESP32 microcontroller. The system seamlessly integrates the primary power source from the Solar Power Plant (PLTS) and backup sources from the Power Grid (PLN), complemented by a single-axis solar tracker that employs a servo motor controlled by light-dependent resistive sensors and Arduino Uno. Throughout the 5-day testing period, an average power increase of 8.7% was observed, thanks to the utilization of the solar tracker. With a noteworthy surge in power and a minimal rate of data transmission errors, it can be concluded that the design and implementation of this system have been successful.
Keywords: Arduino, ATS, Energy, IoT (Internet of Things), Nodemcu ESP32, Solar Tracker