- Research Article
- 10.22214/ijraset.2026.77859
IoT Based Real Time Electric Line Fault Detection with Automated Cut Off System
- Mar 08, 2026
- International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology
- Mr M Nithin Kumar
Electric line faults such as wire breakage or fallen conductors pose a serious threat to public safety, especially when the affected line continues to carry live current until manual intervention is performed. In conventional power distribution systems, fault identification and power isolation are often delayed due to dependence on human reporting and inspection, which increases the risk of accidents and fatalities. To overcome this limitation, this paper presents an IoT‑based real‑time electric line fault detection system with an automated cut‑off mechanism.The proposed system continuously monitors the continuity of the electric line using a sensing mechanism interfaced with a microcontroller. When a line discontinuity occurs due to wire fall or breakage, the system immediately detects the fault and triggers an automated cut‑off response to isolate the affected line, thereby enhancing public safety. Simultaneously, the fault status is transmitted to a web‑based monitoring dashboard, which can be accessed through a laptop or control room system by Electricity Board (EB) officials.The system is designed to operate in real time, providing fast fault detection, reliable alert visualization, and automatic restoration once the line continuity is re‑established. Experimental validation using a prototype demonstrates the effectiveness of the proposed approach in reducing response time and improving operational safety. The proposed system is simple, cost‑effective, and suitable for smart power distribution and safety‑critical applications.
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