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Mains Monitor by John Becker ============================ EPE August 2008

eep track of electricity use in your home with our PIC-powered Mains Monitor. T his design enables constructors to monitor a.c. mains power outlet use around th e home or other premises, allocating ID code numbers for individual sources. Suitable for 120V or 230V, 50Hz or 60Hz. It monitors current consumed (up to 15A ), transmitting data via a radio link to a central receiver connected to a PC vi a an RS232 port. The PC displays and stores the data for future reference or cost analysis. Parts are available from the usual component sources. Please note that EPE does not provide kits but many of the requirements can be met by our advertisers. The latest version of the software is available from http://www.epemag.wimborne.co.uk/downloads.html Please refer to the EPE web site for details of ordering back issues, subscripti ons etc. http://www.epemag.wimborne.co.uk Please report piracy or the illegal copying or hosting of EPE Magazine to our Internet Team by email in total confidence at piracy@epemag.demon.co.uk Last updated 10th July 2008 Please check the articles carefully before contacting EPEmag with any queries. Please also be patient if asking for support - thank you! ********************************************************************** All material on the EPE Internet presence is provided as a free service and no responsibility is accepted by the Proprietors, its staff or agents for the consequences of its usage howsoever caused. By downloading the software offered for free on any of our sites, you agree to this condition.

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