Automated monitoring and control meter

Abstract

In Uganda, Umeme Ltd its responsible for the billing and supply of electric power. Previously a postpaid metering system was used but there was a challenge when it came to recording of the readings because most premises were inaccessible due to different reasons. Umeme later introduced Yaka, a prepaid metering system where the customer is automatically turned off once the units paid for are fully used up. But the system was not enabling the user to set the daily target unit consumption. This project aims to design an improved pre-paid metering, monitoring and control system for the user which can be used to modify the current yaka system to solve the above-mentioned challenges. This system also allows the user to load units using the key pad and a phone.