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CHAPTER 4
TEST AND RESULTS OF THE SYSTEM

This chapter describes the operation of the system briefly for the purposed
system. Test and results of Arduino based environmental measuring and monitoring
system are presented.

4.1. The Overall of Environmental Measuring and Monitoring via Web

The main purpose of environmental measuring and monitoring system is to
provide data on environmental quality and changing trends to ensure the safety of
public life and property. The system is built in such a way that it can be easily carried
to anywhere. The system is also light-weight and offers compactness. The system is
shown as in Figure 4.1.

Figure 4.1. The Overall of Environmental Measuring and Monitoring via Web
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The details of the components and modules comprising the system are shown
as in Figure 4.2.

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Figure 4.2. Details of the System

4.2. Parameters for Tests

The proposed local environmental measuring and monitoring over web using
Arduino and ESP8266 consists of mainly five parameters to be measured, each of
these parameters is to be tested. The five main parameters are as follows:
1. Temperature
2. Relative Humidity
3. Atmospheric Pressure
4. Carbon Monoxide Concentration
5. UV intensity
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The system is designed to monitor whether the extreme environmental

conditions occur, the extreme environmental conditions must be assigned. This
assignation includes upper or lower limits, and is therefore different from one
parameter to another.
This includes 30 degree Celsius for upper temperature limit since hot
temperature is dangerous; 65% as the lower limit for humidity as low humidity can
cause health problems; 1012 mb as the lower limit for pressure since low pressure can
cause nose bleeding and nausea; 100 ppm upper limit for CO concentration to detect
air quality and 1mW/cm2 as the upper limit for UV intensity to detect the dangerous
UV levels in the surroundings.

4.3. Temperature Test

The hot climate is dangerous for all humans and therefore this system is useful
to know whether. For this reason, this tests are performed whether the system can
detect both low temperatures and hot temperatures.

LED for temperature > 30 deg C

Figure 4.3. LCD Test Results for Temperature > 30 Degree Celsius

Figure 4.3 shows the LCD display results for temperature greater than 30
degree Celsius, and LED is turn on. For humidity less than 65 % and LED is turn on.
Pressure less than 1012 mb and LED is turn on.
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At that time, the cooling fan will be activated to compensate the hot
temperature as in Figure 4.4. For practical applications, temperature greater than 30
degree Celsius and the cooling is turn on.

Fan running at > 30 deg C

Figure 4.4. Fan Running at Temperature > 30 Degree Celsius

The Figure 4.5. shows the webpage display results for temperature greater
than 30 degree Celsius, and the fan status at that condition. The webpage can be
accessed by joining ESP_E4E9F4 and entering http://192.168.4.1 in browser.

Figure 4.5. Webpage Test Results for Temperature > 30 Degree Celsius
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Figure 4.6. shows the LCD display results for temperature less than 30 degree
Celsius, and LED is turn off. At this condition, the cooling fan will be deactivated.

LED for temperature < 30 deg C

Figure 4.6. LCD Test Results for Temperature < 30 Degree Celsius

The Figure 4.7. shows the webpage display results for temperature less than 30
degree Celsius, and the status of the fan is stopping.

Figure 4.7. Webpage Test Results for Temperature < 30 Degree Celsius
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4.4. Humidity Test

The state of being dry (low humidity) is dangerous for respiratory functions.
This tests are performed whether the system can detect both low humidity or
optimum. Figure 4.8. shows the LCD results for humidity less than 65%, and LED
status. Temperature greater than 30 degree Celsius and pressure greater than 1012mb,
the two LEDs are turn on.

LED for humidity < 65%

Figure 4.8. LCD Test Results for Humidity < 65%

This condition usually occurs at autumn and spring, possible at very dry and
cold conditions or very dry and hot conditions. The Figure 4.9. shows the webpage
display results for humidity less than 65 %.

Figure 4.9. Webpage Test Results for Humidity < 65%

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Figure 4.10. shows the LCD display results for humidity greater than 65%,
and LED representing that condition. Pressure greater than 1012 mb and UV sensor
greater than 1 mW/cm2 thus the two LEDs are activated.

LED for humidity > 65%

Figure 4.10. LCD Test Results for Humidity > 65%

This condition usually occurs at rainy days, and is good for human health. The
Figure 4.11. shows the webpage display results for humidity greater than 65%.

Figure 4.11. Webpage Test Results for Humidity > 65%

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4.5. Atmospheric Pressure Test

The state of being low pressure shows that there is low oxygen content in the
surroundings. Sot his tests are performed whether the system can detect low pressures.
Figure 4.12. shows the LCD results for absolute pressure less than 1012 mb (mm
bars). Humidity greater than 65 % and LED is turn on.

LED for pressure < 1012 mb

Figure 4.12. LCD Test Results for Absolute Pressure < 1012 mb

This condition usually occurs at high altitude places. The Figure 4.13. shows
the webpage display results for absolute pressure less than 1012 mb. In webpage,
relative pressure is also calculated and displayed.

Figure 4.13. Webpage Test Results for Absolute Pressure < 1012 mb
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Figure 4.14. shows the LCD results for absolute pressure greater than 1012 mb
(mm bars). Such kind of conditions occur at altitude near sea levels. CO sensor
greater than 100 ppm so LED turn on. Temperature and UV sensors less than
predetermined values so LEDs are turn off. Humidity and pressure sensors are greater
than predetermined values so LEDs are turn off.

LED for pressure >1012 mb

Figure 4.14. LCD Test Results for Absolute Pressure > 1012 mb

The Figure 4.15. shows the webpage display results for absolute pressure
greater than 1012 mb.

Figure 4.15. Webpage Test Results for Absolute pressure > 1012 mb
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4.6. Carbon Monoxide Level Test

The high CO centration in the surroundings shows that the air quality is very
low and unsuitable for humans to live in. This tests are performed whether the system
can detect high CO levels in the surroundings environment. Figure 4.16. shows the
LCD results for high CO levels.

LED for CO >100ppm

Figure 4.16. LCD Test Results for CO levels > 100 ppm

The Figure 4.17. shows the webpage display results for CO levels greater than
100 ppm.

Figure 4.17. Webpage Test Results for CO levels > 100 ppm
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Figure 4.18. shows the LCD results for CO levels less than 100ppm. It shows
the air quality is good. Temperature less than 30 degree Celsius and humidity greater
than 65 %, so LEDs are turn off. Pressure greater than 1012 mb thus LEDs will turn
on.

LED for CO < 100ppm

Figure 4.18. LCD test results for CO levels < 100 ppm

The Figure 4.19. shows the webpage display results for CO levels less than
100 ppm.

Figure 4.19. Webpage Test Results for CO levels < 100 ppm
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4.7. UV Level Test

The high UV levels shows that it can causes skin related problems and eye
defections. Figure 4.20. shows the LCD test results for UV levels > 1mW/cm 2.
Temperature greater than 30 degree Celsius, so LED turn on. Humidity and pressure
less than 65 % and 1012 mb thus LEDs are turn on. CO sensor less than 100ppm, so
LED turn off.

LED for UV >1mW/cm2

Figure 4.20. LCD Test Results for UV levels > 1mW/cm2

This condition occurs mostly at day time, and especially at noon. The Figure
4.21. shows the webpage display results for UV levels > 1mW/cm2.

Figure 4.21. Webpage Test Results for UV levels > 1mW/cm2

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Figure 4.22. shows the LCD test results for UV levels < 1mW/cm^2. This
condition only occurs when at nigh time or in shady places. The predetermined values
is not exceed all LEDs are turn off.

LED for UV >1mW/cm2

Figure 4.22. LCD Test Results for UV levels < 1mW/cm2

The Figure 4.21. shows the webpage display results for UV levels > 1mW/cm.

Figure 4.23. Webpage Test Results for UV levels < 1mW/cm2

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4.8. Summary
This chapter has shown the tests and results of each parameter whether they
are at upper limits or lower limits. Discussion, conclusion and further extensions of
the system will be described in next chapter.