Services Provided:
The project included hardware development, firmware design, and system integration tailored for long-term, reliable field operation in industrial and outdoor environments.
Firmware Development
- Implemented closed-loop voltage/current control algorithm for precise potential regulation.
- Developed real-time monitoring and data logging for voltage, current, and potential feedback.
- Integrated alert and alarm handling for overvoltage, overcurrent, and system fault conditions.
- Added RS485 communication (Modbus) for remote configuration and monitoring.
- Designed scheduled data logging system with timestamped records stored in SD card memory. Included watchdog and fault recovery logic for robust, unattended operation.
Hardware Design & Improvement
- Designed 24 V, 25 A power control stage with high-efficiency switching components.
- Integrated high-accuracy analog sensing for voltage, current, and potential feedback channels.
- Added galvanic isolation and surge protection for field reliability.
- Included LCD display and user interface for configuration and status indication.
- Implemented comprehensive alarm indication through buzzer and LED signals.
Challenges Overcome:
Maintaining stable output control under variable environmental and load conditions. Ensuring accurate feedback measurement for corrosion protection potential. Managing data logging and alarm systems without affecting real-time control performance.
Technologies Used:
- PWM-Based Power Control (24 V, 25 A)
- Closed-Loop Voltage and Current Regulation
- Analog Feedback Measurement
- RS485 (Modbus) Communication
- SD Card Data Logging (FAT32)
- Real-Time Clock for Timestamped Logs
- Industrial Power Supply and Surge Protection
Industry Tagline :
Cathodic Protection | Corrosion Prevention | Power Control | Data Logging | RS485 Communication | Industrial Automation
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