Design of a Modular and Scalable IoT-Based System for Utility Management: A Case Study at 3 Towers Residences
Design of a Modular and Scalable IoT-Based System for Utility Management: A Case Study at 3 Towers Residences |
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| © 2025 by IJETT Journal | ||
| Volume-73 Issue-6 |
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| Year of Publication : 2025 | ||
| Author : Gunarto Wibisono, Ahmad Nurul Fajar | ||
| DOI : 10.14445/22315381/IJETT-V73I6P117 | ||
How to Cite?
Gunarto Wibisono, Ahmad Nurul Fajar, "Design of a Modular and Scalable IoT-Based System for Utility Management: A Case Study at 3 Towers Residences," International Journal of Engineering Trends and Technology, vol. 73, no. 6, pp.191-213, 2025. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/22315381/IJETT-V73I6P117
Abstract
The utility recording process in residential buildings is often prone to errors due to manual handling, inefficiencies, and delays, which affect billing accuracy and disrupt operational workflow. This paper proposes a conceptual design of a modular and scalable IoT-based utility management system using the Modbus communication protocol, which can connect up to 31 smart meters per node. However, the system supports expansion across extensive residential infrastructure. The proposed design has been validated through expert discussions and stakeholder evaluations, projecting a potential reduction in data transfer time from over five days to just one hour, enabling real-time monitoring, minimizing human error, and ensuring billing is issued on the first day of each month. Although full deployment has not been executed, this paper outlines the conceptual system design, expected benefits, and potential for broader application across similar residential properties in Indonesia and beyond.
Keywords
Internet of Things, Modbus communication, Modularity, Scalability, Utility management.
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