Electrical · Protection and monitoring · Final year project
Over Voltage Under Voltage Load Protection With GSM Alert
A protection system that trips the load when supply voltage goes too high or too low. An 8051 microcontroller monitors and displays the voltage, disconnects the load outside safe limits and sends an SMS alert.
What is the Over Voltage Under Voltage Load Protection With GSM Alert project?
A protection system that trips the load when supply voltage goes too high or too low. An 8051 microcontroller monitors and displays the voltage, disconnects the load outside safe limits and sends an SMS alert.
Key facts
- Branch
- Electrical Engineering (EE / EEE); also suits E&TC / ECE
- Type
- Final year project · Intermediate
- Suitable for
- Diploma capstone and B.E / B.Tech final year
- Build time
- 4 to 6 weeks
- Estimated component cost
- ₹2,400 – ₹3,600
- Guidance from
- ₹9,999 (Hardware / IoT Final Year)
How the Over Voltage Under Voltage Load Protection With GSM Alert works
- 12 V power adapter / step-down transformer supplies the circuit; a regulator gives the controller and sensors a steady 5 V.
- The 8051 microcontroller with board runs the embedded C program that scans inputs and controls the outputs through its four I/O ports.
- The GSM module sends SMS alerts or makes calls to the registered phone number using a normal SIM card.
- The Relay module switches mains or high-current loads such as lamps, pumps and fans from a low-voltage signal.
- The 16×2 LCD with I2C adapter shows readings, status and messages to the user.
Block diagram
Controller
8051 microcontroller with boardCommunication
GSM moduleOutputs
Relay module16×2 LCD with I2C adapterComponents list and cost
Typical prices from Indian online stores and electronics markets (Lamington Road, Budhwar Peth, SP Road). Buy from one store where you can to save on shipping.
| Component | Qty | What it does | Approx. cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8051 (AT89S52) microcontroller with board | 1 | Runs the embedded C program that scans inputs and controls the outputs through its four I/O ports. | ₹300 |
| GSM module (SIM800L) | 1 | Sends SMS alerts or makes calls to the registered phone number using a normal SIM card. | ₹450 |
| Relay module | 1 | Switches mains or high-current loads such as lamps, pumps and fans from a low-voltage signal. | ₹70 |
| 16×2 LCD with I2C adapter | 1 | Shows readings, status and messages to the user. | ₹220 |
| 12 V power adapter / step-down transformer | 1 | Supplies stable low-voltage power from the mains. | ₹250 |
| Passive components, PCB and wiring kit | 1 | Resistors (assorted), capacitors (assorted), PCB / breadboard and cables, connectors and jumper wires. | ₹310 |
| Wiring, PCB, soldering and enclosure | 1 | Project overhead | ₹450 |
| Demo model base / mounting board | 1 | Project overhead | ₹500 |
| Testing spares and replacements | 1 | Project overhead | ₹300 |
| Estimated total | Varies with brand, quality and city | ₹2,400 – ₹3,600 |
Prices are estimates for budgeting. We confirm the bill of materials when your design is frozen, and components are charged at actual cost with bills.
How much does this project cost?
| Option | What you get | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Components only | You buy the parts and build it yourself | ₹2,400 – ₹3,600 |
| Hardware / IoT Final Year | Working model or guided build, Circuit diagram and bill of materials, Firmware / code with explanation | from ₹9,999 + components |
| Capstone Project (CPE) | Working project or model, Black book in MSBTE format, Step-by-step explanation | ₹9,999 + components |
| Diploma ITR | 100% working source code, Project report PDF, PPT | ₹1,999 + components |
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What you submit with this project
- Working model with circuit diagram and program code
- Project report or black book in your university's chapter order (block diagram, circuit, calculations, results)
- Presentation for the review and final viva
- Synopsis for topic approval, if your college asks for one
Electrical viva questions on this project
What is the aim of the Over Voltage Under Voltage Load Protection With GSM Alert project?
A protection system that trips the load when supply voltage goes too high or too low. An 8051 microcontroller monitors and displays the voltage, disconnects the load outside safe limits and sends an SMS alert.
Explain the working of your project in short.
12 V power adapter / step-down transformer supplies the circuit; a regulator gives the controller and sensors a steady 5 V. The 8051 microcontroller with board runs the embedded C program that scans inputs and controls the outputs through its four I/O ports. The GSM module sends SMS alerts or makes calls to the registered phone number using a normal SIM card. The Relay module switches mains or high-current loads such as lamps, pumps and fans from a low-voltage signal.
What is the architecture of the 8051 microcontroller?
The 8051 is an 8-bit Harvard-architecture microcontroller with 4 KB ROM (8 KB in AT89S52), 128 bytes RAM, four 8-bit I/O ports, two 16-bit timers, a UART and five interrupt sources.
How does the GSM module send an SMS?
The microcontroller sends AT commands over serial, for example AT+CMGF=1 to select text mode and AT+CMGS with the phone number followed by the message. The module transmits it over the mobile network.
Why is a relay used?
It electrically isolates the 5 V control circuit from the high-voltage load. The controller energises the coil through a transistor, and the contacts switch the load.
Why is an I2C adapter used with the LCD?
It reduces the wiring from about 10 pins to 2 (SDA and SCL), leaving more controller pins free for sensors.
How is 230 V AC converted to 5 V DC for the circuit?
A transformer steps down the voltage, a bridge rectifier converts AC to pulsating DC, a capacitor smooths it and a 7805 regulator gives a steady 5 V.
How did you calculate the power rating of your system?
Using P = V × I for each load, adding a margin of 20 to 25%.
What protection have you provided in the circuit?
A fuse against short circuit, relays or optocouplers to isolate the control side from the power side, flyback diodes across inductive loads such as relays and motors, and software limits that cut off on over-current or over-voltage.
What is the efficiency of your system and how did you measure it?
Efficiency = output power ÷ input power × 100. We measured input and output voltage and current with a multimeter at different loads and tabulated the results in the report.
Explain the block diagram of your project.
The input section senses the real-world quantity, the 8051 microcontroller with board processes it according to the program, and the output section acts locally and sends the data or alert wirelessly. The power supply section feeds every block.
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