ZigBee Application Development Services

Platforms

Linux, Debian and ZigBee Protocol

Scope

Middleware Development, Kernel-Drivers Development and Board Bring Up (TS-7553 and TS-7550)

Environment

C

Project Description

Project involved application layer development for ZigBee based energy management system. The hardware is the cost-effective energy management for the hospitality industry based on ZigBee Protocol. Its innovative wireless technology provides a truly low-cost retrofit option for existing facilities since it avoids expensive cabling and re-wiring. The typical system consists of remote devices located at the electrical loads that are to be managed or monitored and a central hub where the data is aggregated and processed.

Energy Control Units (ECU) are connected to each point where energy consumption needs to be managed, for example room air conditioners and parking lot lights. The ECU fits neatly in-line on the power cord and can normally be installed in minutes. ECU’s are also available in a low voltage configuration where it utilizes existing low voltage controllers such as thermostats to control a large load. For electrical loads that require monitoring only, for example dryers and water heaters and no switching on/off, the system can include one or more devices to measure the power being consumed and transmit the data wirelessly through ZigBee protocol to the Control Server.