Monitoring System for Sugar Storage using DHT22, Ultrasonic, and Light Sensors

Abstract

This study develops an Internet of Things (IoT)-based monitoring system designed to maintain stable environmental conditions in palm sugar storage warehouses. The system integrates a NodeMCU ESP8266 microcontroller, a DHT22 temperature and humidity sensor, an OLED display, and a relay-controlled exhaust fan to monitor and regulate environmental parameters. Experimental evaluation was conducted using 30 measurement samples collected at 15-minute intervals in a simulated warehouse environment. The accuracy of the DHT22 sensor was assessed by comparing its readings with calibrated digital instruments. The results show that the average temperature measurement error was 0.3923°C, while the humidity error reached approximately 2.1%. The monitoring system successfully displayed real-time environmental conditions and automatically activated the exhaust fan when the temperature exceeded 30°C or the humidity surpassed 67.89%. Telegram notifications were delivered with an average latency of approximately 1–2 seconds after threshold detection, demonstrating near real-time system responsiveness. Overall, the proposed IoT-based monitoring system demonstrates reliable performance in monitoring and managing environmental conditions in palm sugar storage facilities. The integration of automated control, remote notification, and web-based data visualization provides a practical and cost-effective solution for warehouse monitoring.