Switch Socket Outlet Safety System

Abstract

Plugs and sockets are designed as a system to meet standards for safety and reliability. Some types of socket may accept more than one type of plug; where this is an official, approved intention of the socket design, all the approved combinations will be tested to the applicable safety standards. Occasionally, plug and socket combinations may allow power to flow but may not meet product standards for mating force, earthing, current capacity, life expectancy, or safety. Physical compatibility does not ensure that the appliance and socket match in frequency or voltage. Switch socket outlet safety system is an intelligent device that can measure current used by appliances and cut the current from flow to the load if load that we plug in is over the limit. The main item is current sensor. It was found to be one of the best methods to ensure that the current can be measured. A current sensor is a device that detects electric current (AC or DC) in a wire, and generates a signal proportional to it. The generated signal could be analog voltage or current or even digital output. It can be then utilized to display the measured current in an ammeter or can be stored for further analysis in a data acquisition system or can be utilized for control purpose. The main focus of the study is on the use of current sensor to monitor and control the current to the load and new development will be proposed, tested, and applied. This research study will review the various type and configuration of current sensor which will then be used as case studies to test and validate the proposed project. Switch Socket Outlet Safety System will be proposed and conducted by using current sensor and Arduino as to improve the measurement and cut off limit.