Water level controller using 8051.

A water level controller  using 8051 is shown in this article. A lot of water level controller projects have been published in this website but this is the first one based on a microcontroller. This water level controller monitors the level of the over head tank  and automatically switches on the water pump when ever the level goes below a preset limit. The level of the over head tank is indicated using 5 LED’s and the pump is switched OFF when the over head tank is full. The pump is not allowed to start if the water level in the sump tank is low and also the pump is switched OFF when the level inside the sump tank goes low during a pumping cycle.

We are selling a Project Kit for this Water Level Controller which can be bought from our Online Store. The project kit is a modified version of the project shown above. This Water Level Controller project kit uses 4 float switches to measure water level. The status of water level in the tank and status of the motor is displayed using an LCD module. This system monitors the water level of the tank and automatically switches ON the motor whenever tank is empty. The motor is switched OFF when the overhead tank or container is FULL.

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The use of float switches makes the circuit rugged and ensures a maintenance free operation over a very long period of time. The project kit is available in plug and play form and do it yourself form. A 12-0-12 mains transformer is also available with the kit and it is not shown in the figure below.Water Level Indicator Project Kit

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The level sensor probes for the overhead tank are interfaced to the port 2 of the microcontroller through transistors. Have a look at the sensor probe arrangement for the overhead tank in Fig1. A positive voltage supply probe goes to the down bottom of the tank. The probes for sensing 1/4, 1/2, 3/4 and FULL levels are placed with equal spacing one by one above the bottom positive probe. Consider the topmost (full level) probe, its other end is connected to the base of transistor Q4 through resistor R16. Whenever water rises to the full level current flows into the base of transistor Q4 which makes it ON and so its collector voltage goes low. The collector of Q4 is connected to P2.4 and a low voltage at  P2.4 means the over head tank is not FULL. When water level goes below the full level probe, the base of Q2 becomes open making it OFF. Now its collector voltage goes high and high at P2.4 means the tank is not full. The same applies to other sensor probes (3/4, 1/2, 1/4) and the microprocessor understands the current level by scanning the port pins P2.4 ,P2.5, P2.6 and P2.7. All these port pin are high (all sensor probes are open) means the tank is empty.

Port pin P0.5 is used to control the pump. When ever it is required start pumping, the controller makes P0.5 low which makes transistor Q6 ON which in turn activates the relay K1 that switches the pump. Also the LED d6 glows indicating the motor is ON. LED D7 is the low sump indicator. When the water level in the sump tank goes low, the controller makes P0.7 low which makes LED D7 to glow. The circuit diagram of the water level controller is shown in the figure below.

Circuit diagram.

water level controller using 8051
Water level controller using 8051

Program.

MOV P2,#11111111B // initiates P2 as sensor input
MOV P0,#11111111B // initiates P2 as the output port
MOV A,#00000000B
MAIN:ACALL SMPCK // checks the level of the sump tank
MOV A,P2 // moves the current status of P2 to A
CJNE A,#11110000B,LABEL1 // checks whether tank is full
SETB P0.1
SETB P0.2
SETB P0.3
SETB P0.4
CLR P0.0 // glows full level LED
SETB P0.5
LABEL1:MOV A,P2
CJNE A,#11111000B,LABEL2 // checks whether tank is 3/4
SETB P0.0
SETB P0.2
SETB P0.3
SETB P0.4
CLR P0.1 // glows 3/4 level LED
LABEL2:MOV A,P2
CJNE A,#11111100B,LABEL3 // checks whether tank is 1/2
SETB P0.0
SETB P0.1
SETB P0.3
SETB P0.4
CLR P0.2 // glows 1/2 level LED
LABEL3:MOV A,P2
CJNE A,#11111110B,LABEL4 // checks whether tank is 1/4
SETB P0.0
SETB P0.1
SETB P0.2
SETB P0.4
CLR P0.3 // glows 1/4 level LED
JB P0.6,LABEL4
CLR P0.5 // switches motor ON
LABEL4:MOV A,P2
CJNE A,#11111111B,MAIN // checks whether tank is empty
SETB P0.0
SETB P0.1
SETB P0.2
SETB P0.3
CLR P0.4 // glows EMPTY LED
JB P0.6,MAIN // checks whether sump is low
CLR P0.5 // switches motor ON
SJMP MAIN
SMPCK:JB P0.6,LABEL5 // checks whether sump is low
SETB P0.7 // extinguishes the sump low indicator LED
SJMP LABEL6
LABEL5:SETB P0.5 // switches the pump OFF
CLR P0.7 // glows sump low indicator LED
LABEL6:RET
END

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201 Comments

  1. Abhishek Sharma

    Can you please tell me the name of all the components that are used to build water level indicator using 8051 microcontroller ?
    I am going to prepare a project over this topic so kindly tell me as soon as possible. I highly need instructions about this.

    Also where can I get all these components from ?

    Thank you

  2. Muhammad Y.

    I want this project kit of water level controller using 8051, how can l buy it and deliver to me

  3. can we use it for 3 phase ac motor plx reply

  4. AJAYAKUMAR.V.V

    Dear Sir , Kindly inform me how can I use the project kit without Sump Tank.
    Waiting for your replay

    • MOV P2,#0FFH // initiates P2 as sensor input
      MOV P0,#000H
      MOV P0,#0FFH // initiates P2 as the output port
      MOV P2,#000H
      SETB P3.0
      CLR P3.0
      CLR A
      MAIN:SJMP SMPCK // checks the level of the sump tank
      LEVEL:MOV A,P2 // moves the current status of P2 to A
      CJNE A,#11110000B,LABEL1 // checks whether tank is full
      SETB P0.1
      SETB P0.2
      SETB P0.3
      SETB P0.4
      CLR P0.0 // glows full level LED
      ACALL STOP_PUMP
      LABEL1:MOV A,P2
      CJNE A,#11100000B,LABEL2 // checks whether tank is 3/4
      SETB P0.0
      SETB P0.2
      SETB P0.3
      SETB P0.4
      CLR P0.1 // glows 3/4 level LED
      ACALL STOP_PUMP
      LABEL2:MOV A,P2
      CJNE A,#11000000B,LABEL3 // checks whether tank is 1/2
      SETB P0.0
      SETB P0.1
      SETB P0.3
      SETB P0.4
      CLR P0.2 // glows 1/2 level LED
      SETB P0.5
      LABEL3:MOV A,P2
      CJNE A,#10000000B,LABEL4 // checks whether tank is 1/4
      SETB P0.0
      SETB P0.1
      SETB P0.2
      SETB P0.4
      CLR P0.3 // glows 1/4 level LED
      ACALL STOP_PUMP
      LABEL4:MOV A,P2
      CJNE A,#00000000B,MAIN // checks whether tank is empty
      SETB P0.0
      SETB P0.1
      SETB P0.2
      SETB P0.3
      CLR P0.4 // glows EMPTY LED
      ACALL START_PUMP // switches motor ON
      SJMP MAIN
      SMPCK:JB P3.0,LABEL5 // checks whether sump is low
      CLR P0.7
      SETB P0.5
      MOV R0,#0FFH
      SJMP LEVEL
      LABEL5:MOV R0,#000H
      SETB P0.7
      SJMP LEVEL
      START_PUMP:CJNE R0,#000H,L1
      CLR P0.5
      RET
      STOP_PUMP:SETB P0.5
      L1:RET
      END

    • The connection diagram needs to be modified at some regions.

  5. Alia Iskandar

    Can anyone send me the correct coding please…..

  6. error c129: missing before target not created

  7. basanagouda

    can u please tell us which kind of pump r the motor we need to use

  8. Pls sir I need details information about this project

  9. masereka zib

    how can this project be improved to work as river flood detector

  10. SIR I HAVE IMPLEMEMNTED THE CIRCUIT BUT WE CANT GET OUTPUT . PLEAS HELP ME OUT. I THINK THERE IS A AN ERROR IN PROGRAMME.

  11. sir instead of 80s51 shall we use at89s52 sir i kindly requesting to you please send at89s52 ic program for this water level controller project

  12. Muhammad Amirul

    i need to use 5v 220ohm relay???this cct is ok??

  13. DEBOJYOTI

    Sir i do automatic water level controller Using 8052 (at89s52) as per ur circuite but program is not working,Please help me and send me correct program.

  14. everything is correct but the sensor is 2.0,2.1,2.2,2.3

  15. Junaid Safdar

    Here is the program in c for above circuit, it’s as simple as it can be, easy to under stand.

    #include

    #define led_full P1_7
    #define led_tbf P1_6
    #define led_obt P1_5
    #define led_obf P1_4
    #define led_empty P1_3
    #define pump P1_1
    #define sump P0_0
    #define led_sump P1_2
    #define tank_full P0_7
    #define tank_tbf P0_6
    #define tank_obt P0_5
    #define tank_obf P0_4

    void main(){
    while(1){
    int i = 0;
    if(tank_obf == 1 && sump == 0)
    pump = 0;
    if(tank_full ==0 || sump == 1)
    pump = 1;
    if(sump == 0)
    led_sump = 0;
    else
    led_sump = 1;
    if(tank_obf == 0)
    i = 4;
    if(tank_obt == 0)
    i = 3;
    if(tank_tbf == 0)
    i = 2;
    if(tank_full == 0)
    i = 1;
    switch(i){
    case 1:
    led_full = 0;
    led_tbf = 0;
    led_obt = 0;
    led_obf = 0;
    led_empty = 1;
    break;
    case 2:
    led_full = 1;
    led_tbf = 0;
    led_obt = 0;
    led_obf = 0;
    led_empty = 1;
    break;
    case 3:
    led_full = 1;
    led_tbf = 1;
    led_obt = 0;
    led_obf = 0;
    led_empty = 1;
    break;
    case 4:
    led_full = 1;
    led_tbf = 1;
    led_obt = 1;
    led_obf = 0;
    led_empty = 1;
    break;
    default:
    led_full = 1;
    led_tbf = 1;
    led_obt = 1;
    led_obf = 1;
    led_empty = 0;
    }
    }
    }

    note: kindly use the same port numbers used in this program.

    • Aidil Malek

      Sorry. Actually, I’m asking not informing 🙂

    • on which application i should run the code.
      plz tell me

  16. hi sir your automatic water level controller program not executed in programmer it`s says errors in your program

    Please send me correct program for automatic water level control using AT89S51. micro controller
    Thank you sir

  17. Sir i want to do automatic water level controller Using 8051 (at89s51)
    Please help me and send me program

  18. Hi,

    Just me going through the diagram thought to myself that it could be useful to get a list of components with exact details, am new to it so quite challenging that is for me now, for example that X1 is 11.2MHz its only specification ?
    And one more thing, does the relay has to be 200ohms ? hard to find one, biggest I seen in this voltage is 170 and out of stock at the moment, available 67ohm, is there way around, let me know ASAp please.

    Jac

    • Hi areeb to know complete process of automatic water level controller process visit my link

  19. Sir, I constructed this circuit and its working fine. But I am worried about power supply circuit, will it be able to work 24×7 the whole year? And which is better, using a transformer or a smps power supply along with voltage regulator?

    • Hiii can you plz send me full details about this project,especially the program to burn..plzzz

  20. Hello can you please mail me the perfect code with the output.Thanks

  21. Pls,i want to carry out this project help me with materials.Thank you,Sir.

  22. Hello….
    I’m newbie in microcntrol.
    I using reads51.
    Why that program is not correct?
    Always at ” MOV P0,#11111111B // initiates P2 as the output port “.

  23. i will like to carry out this project myself,please can i get more matrials this.thanks

  24. can u provide me with matlab code. send to my email thank u 🙂

  25. can u send me the proteus view of this circuit? plz.

  26. Can anyone plzz send me the correct program file for this project because given program is not working.
    Thanks,
    Hiren

  27. i need afull project on this title with a ckt diagram

  28. kumara raja

    sir making total kit all are ok sump,motor,leds,and relay but
    over head tank sensors,leds not working
    pls give me solutions pls sir
    pls give me reply

  29. kumara raja

    pls sir i have make total kit but not responding over head tank
    xtal 11.0592 pls rectify this

  30. sir yours 8051 projects are very nice. But i have some doubt. How to program my microcontroller plz rly answer

    • you need a programmer to program the microcontroller

  31. By setting P0 to 11111111B, the cathode of LED is floating (high impedance). This is open drain configuration?

  32. respected sir

    i want wire less water level controller project circuit diagram with detail and using 8051 water level controller details &pcb layout

  33. Can somebody convert the program to C language, i cant understand assembly language, tnx 🙂

    • Can anyone plzz send me the c language program of this water level project as i hav to merge it to control gate.

  34. Can you please send the whole code/program( in C language if possible) and flowchart? Thank you.

  35. raja raja cholan

    please send me the whole program and working on the basis of block diagram and all the details of water level controller using 8051…plzzzz sir

  36. MAHESHPAWAR

    sir send me more information about this project.

  37. supriya singh

    please send me the whole program and working on the basis of block diagram and all the details of water level controller using 8051…plzzzz sir

  38. Tesfaye Buta

    Please send to my mail with complete report of the project with manual “ON

  39. RESPECTED SIR,
    can you send me the full program and PCB layout of this circuit

  40. Dear sir,

    REQUEST:::::

    Please give me a circuit with manual “ON”……

    Please send to my mail with complete report of the project with manual “ON”

  41. Sir, this project is nice,I want to make it as a hobby project.. can you please send some more information on this,.. pleasing you,send some more information

  42. Sir could u please send me more theory and progrm for my email…thanks for the advance..

  43. hello sir,could you please send me full program on above 8051 water level sensor?
    thanks in advanced

  44. Meliza Dsilva

    hello sir,
    plz..do send me more information on this.

  45. kishorekumar

    hello sir,
    I want to more information about water level controller using 8051 pls sir send me full program n more information of this project

  46. Dear

    Please send me hex file of water lever controller on my email address I am very thankful to you.

  47. Me its me

    We are interested in doing this project on water level indicator using 8051 micro controller…Sir can u please send further details and much more information about this very topic.

  48. I am very surprised with your circuit posted; but how we can change the programming language used here to c-language program ?

    In addition i need help concerning brief explanation

    10 Q 4 ur consideration!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  49. Hello kalpesh sir
    I want to review ur program plz send me ur program & I want to know that did u any change made in this circuit?

  50. Sir,can you give more detail about circuit diagram and how should we connect motor.or can you give simple circuit diagram to connect i/p and o/p in microcontroller and water tank and motor.

  51. uthaya kumar

    sir i want to know about this project.please send me the detailed explanation about it.

  52. Dear Friend , Can i have the full program for this “Water level Controller using 8051” . can i have it sent to my email . Thank you very much please .

  53. brinda r rathod

    hello sir,
    I want to more information about water level controller using 8051 pls sir send me info. to my mail. Thanks….

  54. sir what type of software was used for this program.

  55. nice info.. thank you for such regarding content..

  56. hello sir… I need a full program n more information of this project… Thank you so much :))

    • after burning this code output never toggle’s with change is input is there any correction in code??
      pls help

  57. hi. i need full program level controller using 8051 . so will u plz send to my mail id.

    • hi bro…did u get any full program from admin?
      if yes pls send me the program..much appreciate
      !!

  58. Patel Lalji . V

    I want to make project on water level measuring , monitoring & controlling.so please give me more information about it.

  59. ganeshreddy

    I wanna make automatic water
    level controller .please send me
    relevant information ,procedure
    circuit ,pics ,videos expecting
    ur cooperation. Can anyone please tell me the
    connection of relay with the
    motor if it is to operate at
    220/240 V ?
    thank u
    Reply

    • u need to give connection to a step up transformer in order to run the motor.

  60. s.keerthiga

    Hi ……I need ful information ab water level controller using 8051…..so will u plz send 2 my mail ID

  61. Miss Hussain

    Hello.can I please gt a complete report on how to make the water level controller?
    I m very new to the concept of microprocesormand microcontroller.can I please now wht exactly are sensors?
    Thank u

  62. Kiran biradar

    I want 2 know the detail information about ‘water pump operated on mobile’ for my project, pls snd it on my mail.

  63. i want more project details about 8051.ple send my mail

  64. devipriya

    i need more information.so can you send to my mail pls…

  65. Gimba Yaqubo

    Can anyone please tell me the connection of relay with the motor if it is to operate at 220/240 V ?

  66. Sam Victor

    Pls attach a document on this project and send to me am ready to pay. I want to do it in my final year project. Thanks

  67. Murali krishna

    I wanna make automatic water level controller .please send me relevant information ,procedure circuit ,pics ,videos expecting ur cooperation
    thank u.

  68. Murali krishna

    I wanna make automatic water level controller .please send me relevant information ,procedure circuit ,pics ,videos expecting ur cooperation
    thank u

  69. Murali krishna

    I wanna make automatic water level controller .please send me relevant information ,procedure circuit ,pics ,videos
    thank u

  70. victor lab

    KALPESH CHHABHAIYA
    Pls can you snd a display pix of urs to my mail. Pls apart from d code modification, wht other modification did u do?

  71. Sai Krishna

    Sir,
    Can u please send me a detailed report on this project… i would like to undertake this project…. i would really appreciate it if you could do it at the earliset

  72. Chandasaheb Patel

    Hey i need full report on the water level controlling using 8051

  73. sir,
    please provide me more information about water level sensing and how probes does the job in sensing the water. Please explain the principle of sensing the water level at various level.
    thank you,
    sathya.

  74. shaikh b.d,

    sir i need to know which program assemble to generate hex code,plz give me idea

  75. apoorv jain

    sir i want to know that can i use pic c compiler for this coding . if not which compiler i can use for generating its hex code or else u provide me the hex code.

  76. Respected sir, This circuit is very very good but i want to use this circuit with main water line (when the water is available in a line . the motor will start automatically?
    is it possible ????
    Best Regards
    M.saleem
    panaqta

  77. Dear Sir/Madam,
    I have convert program in to hex file & load it, but it’s not working. So if you give me hex file for the same ckt than it will helpful to me.
    Thank you

  78. Hi
    if i use this program to picaxe as it is . will it work.

  79. Hello sir
    is there any problem if i use picaxe instead of microcontrolle.

  80. can we get 8051 microcontroller with allready programmed or we have to construct the ckt and then we have to programmed it using all the option of tank full or empety so on please let me know

  81. Hi,
    this water level circuit 8051 is very good.
    can you add under ground water pipe line water sensor. when the water comes in the under ground main pipe line. the moter will start automatically.

  82. `JOSEPH MATHEW

    can i get the embedded c program for this water level controller?

  83. can i used a at89s52 instead of at89s51?
    is the program working?
    i want to implement this diagram

  84. santosh jha

    i need help ….. i want pcb layout please anyone can help me
    contact no 9664531396

  85. hello,i need the complete procedure in implementing water level indicator using 8051 with Multisim software.

  86. your circuit is very good. but i have three questions
    .1. cant we use two motors One for upper Tank and other for sump tank. (how can)
    2. if the water is not in the line the sum pump stop, (is it possible)
    3. when the water in the line it will star automatically

  87. hello sir,
    would u plz let me know what short of precaution need to be taken for the water taken for use from the over head tank, as it is holding continous +5dc supply. also getting trouble in connecting the relay & the motor.
    waiting for yor reply.

  88. hello jojo,
    can u plz tell what will be the changes in this project if we use 2 sump tank instead of 1

  89. hello jojo
    i use this circuit to do my project,my problem is : if i do it in simulation what i put instead of water ?? thank you

  90. hello,
    i have some questions : 1- are the sensors are copper wire with 2.2k ohm?
    2- i use proteus program designer which require hex file and when i put the code in compiler there are many errors???
    3- in the simulation (proteus)what i put instead of water ??

  91. Months ago, i tried this kind of concept, which senses the water level and controls the motor etc, the prototype worked very well, but the reason i ceased the actual implementation of the prototype was that i had a doubt about the risk of electric shock !!! When i googled about the minimum current that can be fatal, the results were shocking as well ! So please, guide me through this. i have completely working hardware (similar to yours) and software ready to be implemented…

  92. Dhanasekaran

    there is a mistake in your code the second line of the code..

    to initiates P0 as the output port you had moved MOV P0,#11111111B

    this should be MOV P0,#00000000B I do not no exactly this is a mistake or

    not kindly check it back & reply with your comment.

    any hot the design is good.

  93. S.Priyadharhini

    sir I am very interested in doing projects related to 8051. I have learnt it only in book I dont hav any idea abt the s/w used. can I get the compiler online give me advice to start a good poject. I am a beginer so help me

  94. i am unable to convert c file to hex file plz tell me procedures to convert in MIDE5 compiler, also send me a good c program for water level controller
    MY email is purnendukumar50@gmail.com

    • Hello Purnendu,

      We have lots of time constraints! I will definitely write an article on how to use MIDE 51. The assembly program for “water level controller” is quiet easy to understand. You just try reading it again and again (after having a good understanding of the instructions used)

  95. than you
    if I change 8051 with pic 16f84a is there any change in code

    • Hello Abdul, you just cant replace 8051 with PIC or any other micro controller like AVR. The reason is difference in “hardware architecture”. You can consider replacing the AT89S51 (from Atmel) microcontroller we have used in the circuit with other controllers of similar architecture – say AT89c52 or some other controllers. The controller must be compatible with MCS-51 instruction set too. If you are planning to use PIC, you can do so by rewiring the circuit in accordance with PIC architecture. You will also have to rewrite the codes based on PIC instruction set.

  96. ould you pls explain to me that where do we connect the -ve terminals. and i am also confused abt the connection of the motor which pumps the water.
    i will be eagerly waiting for your reply.

    • @ Purnendu,

      Your doubts are not that clear! Can you be more specific ? If you are talking abt the “ground” terminal, then all terminals with a standard “ground symbol”, can be wired together as a common ground.

      • i mean how to connect motor and relay and how do i generate -ve voltage for starting microcontroller. plz explain in detail.

  97. Kaguai George

    I didn’t manage to program the AT89S51,but was able to connect all other components. Can you please assist with the one you have already programmed and worked for you?
    You can reach me via my email.
    My email address is engeorgekkll@yahoo.com
    Reply

  98. hello sir,
    this is very interesting. thank you for sharing this with all of us.
    unfortunately i am still in my freshman year of college and have not studied micro-controllers in so much depth.
    could you pls explain to me that where do we connect the -ve terminals. and i am also confused abt the connection of the motor which pumps the water.
    i will be eagerly waiting for your reply.
    thank you 🙂

  99. Manikanta Kumar

    hi, can u post “Remote Controlling of Home Appliances using GSM (SMS Technology)” project??

  100. Its simple and easy….i took Rs 400 for me to construct this project….love it…thanks….

  101. If i use IO card for input to the circuit or check the conditions then which type of IO card i should use i.e pull up (active high) or pull down (active low).

  102. Great nice design tell me one more think,
    It is possible to use ULN2003 IC in the place of the transistors i think by using this ic we don’t have to use resistance and with the help of it circuit will became compact & more easy , is i am thinking write ? please tell me sir/mamm and can we also use a LCD screen to display the levels of water in the tank and when the tank is FULL will display on screen then a alarm will also run. what u think please tell me.

      • Sir,
        i have no problem to use LCD for display the water level of tank i know its interfacing as well as programing with controller. but the real problem is how to USE IC ULN2003 at the place of transistors.and i think by useing this IC ULN2003 the circuit became more compact and cheaper. Is i am thinking right please tell me.

      • Sir,
        Please try to think this circuit with IC ULN2003.

    • Bharath K

      hi vivek,

      we can use ULN2003 instead of transistors no problem with it. if you use ULN2003 the pull-up resistors are not required.

      Regard’s
      Bharath K

  103. i need a c program code for these abive assembly language program

  104. i need clear explanation of this project…. can u tell me clearly…

  105. Great!
    I real like this project .I want to conect this circuit to the screan for display will u tell me how should i coentct it

  106. pirti notani

    admin…. if u have its connection on pcb can u upload it plz… i need it

  107. Kaguai George

    Great,
    What is that component,X1 11.2MHZ? And do i use IC used in the circuit diagram ie IC1 AT89S51 OR 8051,what the difference? want to be sure before purchasing one. Please also assist me on how to instal program in an IC. If need be,you can use my email.
    Most obliged.

    • @Kaguai George – X1 is the crystal used – this article may be of some help – http://mihirknows.blogspot.in/2008/06/microcontroller-crystals-basic.html

      8051 is the first micro controller developed by Intel, where as AT89S51 is a version of 8051 (with many advanced features) from Atmel. You may refer data sheets of AT89S51 and 8051 to know differences between both. I would recommend to buy AT89S51 (because you can use it for a wide variety of applications compared to 8051).

      You can program AT89S51 using an In System Programmer (ISP).

      • Kaguai George

        I didn’t manage to program the AT89S51,but was able to connect all other components. Can you please assist with the one you have already programmed and worked for you?
        You can reach me via my email.
        My email address is engeorgekkll@yahoo.com

    • admin

      X1 is a crystal , it is used for generating the clock pulse for 8051.
      8051 is a general name and there are a large number of controllers belonging to this family.
      AT89S51 is one specific IC belonging to this family.You can use AT89S51, AT89C51 or anything like that. Go through the datasheets of these ICs for better understanding.

      • Kaguai George

        I didn’t manage to program the AT89S51,but was able to connect all other components. Can you please assist with the one you have already programmed and worked for you?
        You can reach me via my email.
        My email address is engeorgekkll@yahoo.com

  108. KALPESH CHHABHAIYA

    AND YA u may forgot to connect all 2.2k (R9,R10,R11,R12) to connect at Vcc +5 AT Upper terminal which is floating right now……….

    • admin

      you are right that was a drawing mistake and i have corrected it. Now its fine

  109. KALPESH CHHABHAIYA

    Hello Admin

    I have doubt about CJNE A,#11110000B,CJNE A,#11111000B,CJNE A,#11111100B,CJNE A,#11111110B.I think it should be like CJNE A,#00001111B,CJNE A,#00001111B,CJNE A,#00111111B,CJNE A,#01111111B.As we selected D7 TO D4, PLZ clear my doubt … 🙂

    • admin

      There is no problem in using CJNE A,#11110000B,CJNE A,#11111000B,CJNE A,#11111100B,CJNE A,#11111110B. when touches a particular probe, the corresponding transistor goes ON and the corresponding input port pin goes low.

      Your approach will also work, but the transistor interface between port 2 and the sensor probes should be modified so that the corresponding input port pin become high when the water touches the corresponding probe

      • KALPESH CHHABHAIYA

        But bro i as we connected the sensor to pin P2.7 TO P2.4 so when we checking the statues then 11110000B will indicate that P2.0=0, P2.1=0, P2.2=0, P2.3=0, P2.4=1, P2.5=1, P6.1=1, P2.7=1 BUT actually we want to do reverse of it ……….. I think u may be able to understand what i want to explain we . 00001111B will indicate that P2.0=1, P2.1=1, P2.2=1, P2.3=1, P2.4=0, P2.5=0, P6.1=0, P2.7=0 …

        • admin

          I cannot fully understand what you mean. Is your doubt related to input interface or the comparison logic using CJNE. Pls make it clear. Any way i have again tested the circuit in real world and it works fine.

          Firstly 1s are written to all Port 2 pins.
          Suppose there is 3/4 level in the tank, then the condition of the port2 will be surely P2.0=1, P2.1=1, P2.2=1, P2.3=1, P2.4=1 and the rest will be zeros.

          • KALPESH CHHABHAIYA

            Hello Admin

            I maid this project for my home automatic water level detector and maintainer.but your code have mistake as i already told you. you should have to check it one again. i changed it and my project is running now success full at my home ……… so plz take a note of it.

            kalpesh chhabhaiya
            (always with u)

          • hi kalpesh. can u send me the correct program for this circuit. plese its urgent i have review tomorrow, please help me

          • hiii kalpesh. i need the working program for this project. please help me in it. i have a display tomorrow. please mail me the program its urgent

          • Hello sir
            is this program running without error?
            Means true?
            And i want to know about connection of motor with relay.
            Plz sir reply me

          • Sir, plzz mail me the correct program for this project as soon as possible !
            And also send the more information about project..

        • you are correct. i obtained the output by doing as you mentioned

          • this system is very good and i will try to develop it
            plz send me full c code for this system instead of assembly

          • Ilham Khrisna Nugraha

            hello KALPESH CHHABHAIYA can u send me yr program? cause i have some problem with you,
            you can send me yr hex code or yr program listing

      • smart ideas sir .can i use atmega16 instead 0f 8051.please advice through .and can i use AVR Studio to write the c program or send me the c program please