A water leak control device isn’t just about triggering an alarm. This project combines detection, local actuation, status signaling, and data reporting — all over the existing power line network, no dedicated communication wiring needed.
The PIC24FJ256GL406 coordinates everything: reading sensors, making local decisions, driving motors (valve or mechanical shutoff), and controlling status LEDs. PLC telemetry lets monitoring and control data travel over infrastructure that’s already in place, which simplifies installation and keeps deployment costs down.
What stands out in this project is the integration of several functions into one compact embedded unit: detection, decision, actuation, and reporting. Each block directly influences the others, which is what makes designing it interesting.