/pic-wattmeter

A low-cost wattmeter using a split-core current transformer and PIC16F628A.

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PIC Wattmeter

A low-cost approach on a Wattmeter using a single-phase split-core current transformer and PIC16F628A. The prototype performed the most accuracy when the Input Voltage is around 4 to 5 Volts.

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Description

The project utilizes the built-in comparator of PIC16. The configuration charges to capacitors up to 2.5 Volts then discharges and recharges it for 1024 cycles to achieve a 10-bit resolution accuracy.

Delta-Sigma Program

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Schematic

schematic board

Prototype

prototype

Result

voltmeter reading adc voltage adc reading
1.98 2.04 409
1.96 2.09 419
1.96 2.09 419
1.97 2.09 419
1.97 2.09 419
1.97 2.09 419
1.97 2.09 419
1.98 2.04 409