Low power IoT design challenge:- Blog 1 : Omya package health monitor

RE: Low power IoT design challenge:- Blog 1 : Omya package health monitor

shabaz — Sat, 06 Nov 2021 00:09:24 GMT

I felt why can't use the existing AC powerline and generate the required DC power

Hi Vishwas,

There are sometimes very good reasons not to use the existing AC powerline for power. For example, if there is a complete failure, then you may not have any backup power for anything after a 'dying gasp' type of transmission.

Also, nearly all the commercial sensors use a separate battery, for really good and visible isolation, and to simplify connections, and in some respects allows anyone to install it, rather than an electrician (that depends on the precise scenario and the country/regulations).

RE: Low power IoT design challenge:- Blog 1 : Omya package health monitor

vishwasn — Fri, 05 Nov 2021 20:04:34 GMT

Yeah Jan, It is the last day. I have documented my findings before only so will be updating those here now.

Will try to do what I can. The idea that using the low power board in an application where I can use line power and is immobile made me take this decision. It's good or bad at least It'll be something and I'll have satisfaction. Let's see how it goes.

RE: Low power IoT design challenge:- Blog 1 : Omya package health monitor

Jan Cumps — Fri, 05 Nov 2021 19:47:43 GMT

Isn't it the last day of this challenge? It 'll be hard to change the foundations now.