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Journal of Electrical Engineering and Automation

Design and Implementation of an Android-Based Secure Circuit Breaker Control System for Lineman Safety

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Published: 08 May, 2026
Pages: 88-103
  • Velappagari Sekhar , Velappagari Sekhar
    Professor, Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Kuppam Engineering College, Kuppam, Andhra Pradesh, India
    Professor, Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Kuppam Engineering College, Kuppam, Andhra Pradesh, India
  • Venu Reddy Kumar B. , Venu Reddy Kumar B.
    Assistant Professor, Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Kuppam Engineering College, Kuppam, Andhra Pradesh, India
    Assistant Professor, Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Kuppam Engineering College, Kuppam, Andhra Pradesh, India
  • Shankarganesh M. , Shankarganesh M.
    Assistant Professor, Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Kuppam Engineering College, Kuppam, Andhra Pradesh, India
    Assistant Professor, Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Kuppam Engineering College, Kuppam, Andhra Pradesh, India
  • Suresh Babu B. Suresh Babu B.
    Assistant Professor, Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Kuppam Engineering College, Kuppam, Andhra Pradesh, India
    Assistant Professor, Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Kuppam Engineering College, Kuppam, Andhra Pradesh, India
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Sekhar, Velappagari, Venu Reddy Kumar B., Shankarganesh M., and Suresh Babu B. 2026. “Design and Implementation of an Android-Based Secure Circuit Breaker Control System for Lineman Safety”. Journal of Electrical Engineering and Automation 8 (2): 88-103. https://doi.org/10.36548/jeea.2026.2.002.
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Keywords

Android Application
Circuit Breaker Control
AVR Microcontroller
Bluetooth Communication
Relay Switching System
Lineman Safety
Wireless Control System
Electrical Distribution Safety

Abstract

Maintenance of the electricity supply lines may be risky in case there is any accidental activation of the lines resulting in injuries to linemen. To address this problem, this study proposes incorporation of a secure and controlled circuit breaker with an Android application. This solution will use an AVR microcontroller, Bluetooth module, and relay to control the switching of the electric lines. This circuit breaker can only be activated through a mobile application by authorized linemen through entry of their password; no one else will restore the electric lines during maintenance activities. The hardware setup consists of a prototype power supply, an LCD display for displaying status, and wireless communication to enable real-time control of the electrical lines. The design of this system focuses on cost-effectiveness, simplicity, and ease of implementation while greatly increasing operational safety. The experimental results from implementing the proposed system show that this system prevent the accidental restoration of power and provide a reliable method for protecting lineman. This research illustrates a way to combine mobile technology with an embedded system to improve safety in electrical distribution.

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