BatNet: A 6LoWPAN-Based Sensors and Actuators Network

Abstract

Abstract. Improving energy efficiency in buildings is one of the goals of the Smart City initiatives and a challenge for the European Union. This paper presents a 6L0WPAN wireless transducer network (BatNet) as part of an open energy management system. This network has been designed to operate in buildings, to collect environmental information (temperature, humidity, illumination and presence) and electrical consumption in real time (voltage, current and power factor). The system has been implemented and tested in the Energy Efficiency Research Facility at CeDInt-UPM. Energy consumption in buildings, which is one of the cornerstones of the Smart Cities, accounts for between 20% and 40% of the total energy used in developed countries [1]. Gathering information related to the use of energy made by devices, users and systems within a building is useful to improve the efficiency of electricity distribution systems, since it provides accurate information to avoid peaks and dips in energy demand.Real time metering systems of electric line parameters (such as current, voltage or real power) provide accurate information related to the building electrical consumption. This information is essential to improve electricity generation and distribution in a smart grid. Most of the distribution board metering devices proposed so far only measure electric current and consequently the power consumption is calculated assuming a constant voltage from the electric line [2]. Other devices measure the line voltage as well but just on one electric line.In order to solve these problems and serve as a basis for smart cities we propose an energy management system for buildings. The system comprises a management

A Semantic Implementation for Data Management in an Open Building Automation Platform

“…Considering these drawbacks, CeDInt planned the design and development of an innovative communication technology, called BATNet [86], with the following characteristics:…”