Efficient Induction Motor Speed Control using ZigBee Wireless Technology

Induction motor speed control plays a significant in industrial applications. The introduction of technologies, likeVFDsand PLCs has greatly enhanced the performance of industrial processes. However, as technology continues to advance, industries face the challenge of efficiently monitoring and controlling induction motors without incurring significant costs to upgrade their existing systems. This paper focuses on addressing this challenge by proposing a cost-effective solution for real-time monitoring and control of induction motors. The proposed approach utilizes a wireless module (ZigBee) to establish a connection between a remote SCADA system and the induction motor. This allows for convenient monitoring of motor performance even while on the move, using mobile phones. Furthermore, the solution can be easily implemented in industries of any scale and with any type of PLC, as PLCs offer advantages over peripheral interface controllers (PICs) due to their fewer limitations.