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IoT Based Battery Management System for

Electric Vehicles
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C.SATHYA ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF ECE .P.KALAIVANI ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF ECE
DEPARTMENT IN PMIST-THANJAVUR. DEPARTMENT IN ANNAI COLLEGEOF ENGINEERING -
THANJAVUR
c.sathyadhurai@gmail.com,7708459832.

Abstract— causing major safety issues such as fire [2-4]. As a result,

The use of the Internet of Things (IoT) in monitoring a battery monitoring system for electric vehicles that
the operation of an electric vehicle battery is described in alerts the operator
this study. It is obvious that an electric car is completely to battery condition is critical to avoiding the
reliant on a battery as a source of energy. The amount of aforementioned issues. The previous battery monitoring
energy given to the vehicle, on the other hand, is system just monitored and detected the battery's state and
gradually reducing, resulting in performance decline. This alerted the driver via the vehicle's battery indicator.
is frequently a major source of concern for battery Internet of things (IoT) technology is frequently used to
manufacturers. The idea of monitoring the performance notify manufacturers and users about battery status due
of the vehicle using IoT techniques is proposed in this
to advancements in notification system planning This
study, so that monitoring can be done directly. The
suggested IoT-based battery monitoring system has two
could be considered as part of the manufacturer's upkeep
main components: a monitor and an interface. The support routine. IoT extends internet connectivity
system is capable of detecting deteriorated battery beyond traditional applications, allowing a wide range of
performance and sending notification messages to the user gadgets and common objects to connect to the internet,
for further action, based on experimental results. putting the entire world at the user's fingertips The
planning and development of a battery monitoring system
Key Words: Arduino Uno, ESP8266 Shield, BMS, Lithium ions employing IoT technology is proposed during this work,
batteries
motivated by the described concerns. The remainder of
INTRODUCTION the paper is laid out as follows. Section 2 examines
Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming various wireless communication technologies and
increasingly popular as gasoline costs rise. As a wireless battery monitoring systems for industries and
result of these circumstances, several vehicle electric vehicles (EVs), while Section 3 describes the
manufacturers are looking for alternative energy system's design and execution, and Section 4 concludes
sources to gas. The use of electrical sources may the research.
benefit the environment since pollution is reduced 1.Related work
EVs also provide significant benefits in terms of Technology supported WirelesS Communication
energy conservation and environmental preservation.
The lithium ion battery is utilised in the majority of Wireless communication can even be thought of as a
electric vehicles. When compared to lead acid, it is type of digital communication that is done and sent over
much smaller. In fact, compared to a lead acid the air. This is a wide phrase that encompasses all
battery, it has an unbroken power and a 6 to 10 times techniques and types of connecting and communicating
longer life cycle.. Overcharging and severe between two or more devices via wireless
discharges are two common causes of lithium ion communication technologies and devices using a wireless
battery life cycle reduction. EVs, on the other hand, signal According to prior research, ESP8266, ZigBee,
typically have a limited range of travel due to their GPRS, Android, WIFI, and Bluetooth connection are
battery size and structure. Now, one of the most among the technologies used for wireless battery
important factors limiting the use of electric vehicles monitoring systems. ESP8266. One advantage of
is the safety of current battery technology [1]. ESP8266 is that it does not have any issues with
Overcharging a battery, for example, can international roaming. It's very simple to set up, and as a
dramatically reduce Electronic
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while also result, the ESP8266 handset maker's carrier and users
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However, keep in mind that the majority of the the industry, such as uninterruptible power supply (UPS),
technology is proprietary and may require a licence which is important for ensuring power supply continuity
from QUALCOMM Corp. There is a lot of material for household and business customers during power
on wireless communication for battery monitoring outages Suresh et al. suggested a PLC-based battery
and management. The Global Positioning System health monitoring system for a UPS utilising ESP8266
(GPS) uses satellites to deliver data that provides modules and SCADA, which sends out alert signals
location and time to GPS receivers all across the when the batteries are in critical condition or when the
world. It synchronises the operation such that the temperature is too high [6]. A battery monitoring system
repeating signals are sent at the same time each time. for UPS utilising ESP8266 was also developed by Sardar
Because some satellites are farther away than others, et al. [7]. The system could keep track of the battery's
the signals, which travel at the speed of light, arrive voltage, current, and temperature. To detect dead battery
at a GPS receiver at somewhat varying times. The cells, Hommalai et al. designed a battery monitoring
GPS satellites' space is frequently established by system for UPS using wireless communication [8].
measuring the amount of time it takes for their Several studies have also been conducted on the
signals to reach the receiver. The receiver can development of a battery monitoring system for electric
determine its position in three dimensions when it vehicles that uses wireless communication. Dhotre and
calculates the space to a minimum of four GPS colleagues. ESP8266 module was used to construct an
satellites. The precision with which a GPS edge may automatic battery charging and engine system for an
be identified is determined by the type of receiver electric vehicle [9]. When the battery health falls below a
used. The accuracy of most consumer GPS systems certain threshold, an SMS is sent to the user. The user
is around 10 metres. Differential GPS (DGPS) is a can then respond by SMS to have the engine start
technique used by other types of receivers to achieve automatically to charge the battery. Mathew et al.
substantially higher accuracy [5]. ESP8266/GPS was suggested a wireless battery monitoring system for
used to monitor and manage an EV battery when I electric vehicles that uses a 2.4GHz radio transmission
was a little wiped out. Android is a mobile operating technique. The transmit module (monitors batteries) and
system that runs on phones, tablets, and a growing controller module make up the modular design (receives
number of other devices, ranging from wearable batteries status). Bacquet et al. also created a battery
computing to in-car entertainment. Android is a management system for electric vehicles that uses
Linux- based operating system that, like Linux, is 2.4GHz radio communication. They proved that radio
free and open source software. Because it is Linux- communication may be used to monitor the battery of an
based open source, it is frequently developed by electric vehicle in adverse conditions. Luo and
anyone. The OS can notify you of a replacement colleagues formulated A battery monitoring system for
notification by SMS, Email, or even the most current EV supported GPRS communication consists of an
articles from an RSS Reader. Unfortunately, it is online monitoring terminal that uses a GPRS data
always necessary to have a live internet connection transmitter unit to measure battery parameters (voltage
or at least a GPRS internet connection in order for and temperature), as well as a user and temperature)
the gadget to be ready to travel online to meet with a GPRS data transmitter unit and a battery
people's needs. Furthermore, the OS runs a lot of monitoring interface.. A battery management system for
processes in the background, which consumes a lot EVs employing ZigBee communication and point-to-
of battery power. point wireless topology was proposed by Rahman et al.
Technology supported Wireless [10]. Because of its low power consumption, low cost,
Battery Monitoring System great reliability, and low data speeds, ZigBee was
For safety reasons, reliable battery management chosen. They came to the conclusion that wireless
is essential. Battery failure can be caused by a variety battery management systems are important for EVs
of factors, including battery degeneration and primarily to balance the charge and extend battery life,
aesthetic flaws. Manual battery monitoring systems but they are ineffective at controlling battery
are similar to standard battery monitoring systems in temperature. Menghua et al. have developed a lithium-
that they do not save data to a database. However, ion battery monitoring system for EVs that collects and
only the data acquired in real time will be displayed. displays voltage, current, temperature, and other battery
As a result, adopting wireless technologies to parameters on a smartphone utilising WIFI connectivity.
remotely monitor battery systems is critical. There Based on the previously enclosed work, it appears that
there is no automatic monitoring system accessible to tell
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adoption of IoT technology in conjunction with a

monitoring system can aid in enhancing preventative
maintenance, assuring battery quality, and increasing
the user's safety.

2. Methodology
System Overview

shown in Figure 2. A voltage sensor, an Arduino Uno

microcontroller, an ESP8266/GPRS/GPS board, and a
Fig.3 The design of the circuit using Frizzing Software 9V battery for
power supply are shown in the diagram. The system's
architecture is similar to the circuit created with Frizzing
software, as shown in the fig.3.
The proposed scheme is depicted in Fig.1
3.Results and Conclusion
as an outline. Initially, the voltage sensor tests
the voltage level of the lithium-ion battery in Battery Monitoring System interface
order for the device to work. At the same time, A web-based interface is also included in the
an ESP8266/GPS/GPRS shield uses the GPS developed battery monitoring framework. The
feature to read data from the car. The voltage GUI will track the positions of various battery
level readings from the battery and the monitoring devices and, as a result, the battery
location of the vehicle are sent to an Arduino conditions. As a result, the interface has been
Uno microcontroller for for processing. The designed to take into account situations where
processed data are wirelessly sent to a battery multiple battery conditions must be monitored.
monitoring interface during a device, as shown Displays the main page of the web-based GUI.
in the diagram. If the data transfer is complete, Before using the GUI, the user must first log in.
the battery monitoring interface on the The login page is designed for safe data handling
computer will display the most recent battery and requires the user to enter their username and
status information. A warning email is sent to password. The battery monitoring screen appears
the user when the battery produces a low after the user has successfully logged into the
voltage level. The online battery system does
not only calculate battery voltage but also
communicate with the battery monitoring
system to track battery parameters. The
system's detailed design is outlined in the
following parts.
Hardware Design
Initially, Frizzing software was used to plan the
device and check the suitability of the hardware
components. The system's circuit architecture is

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interface. The user interface displays a Google internet. Additional modifications are frequently
Maps-supported map of registered battery made to strengthen the system by adding extra
monitoring devices with red markers. The red functionalities. The concept is frequently used in
marker will bounce continuously if the battery smartphones by building smartphone applications
voltage condition of a tool is approaching cut- that assist users in battery monitoring and serve as
off discharge state. By clicking the bouncing a power degradation reminder. In order to
red marker, the device's information, such as strengthen the online connection, Ethernet is
position (latitude and longitude), battery frequently employed to obtain a much stronger
voltage reading, and measured time, can be internet connection than GPRS.
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Conclusion
The study outlined the design and
development of an IoT-based battery
monitoring system for electric vehicles, with
the goal of ensuring that battery performance
degradation can be tracked online. The goal is
to demonstrate that the mental concept is
frequently realised.The system's event is
made up of a hardware event for the battery
monitor and a web-based battery monitoring
interface. By combining a GPS system to
detect the coordinate and show it on the
Google Maps application, the system is
capable of transmitting
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