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Open Standards: Smart Meter Data Management Company Overview
Overview Open standards make for smart meter data management Five key standards Services Oriented Architecture Web Services ANSI C12.19 ANSI C12.22 ZigBee®
Services Oriented Architecture Software development methodology Encapsulates software functionality as various services Services can be invoked by other programs, and can return information to other programs Encourages interoperability
Web Services Way to invoke services across a network Uses Web Services Description Language (WSDL), a form of XML, for network requests Encourages interoperability in networked environments
ANSI C12.19 Standardized table structure for storing metering data Widely used for years in C&I metering Saves developers from writing code to interact with several types of meters
ANSI C12.22 Standard addressing for network datagrams containing C.1219 data tables Application-layer standard Can work across any network medium: BPL, PLC, WiFi, RF, IP, telephone In the stages of ratification
ZigBee Global wireless networking standard for devices and sensors Strong presence in energy industry Can send and receive both data and commands
Open Standards Working Together
OpenWayTM Collection Engine In-Home Display Smart Appliances Thermostat Gas Meter Home Gateway Meter Data Management Distribution Operations Business Systems OpenWayTM Collection Engine OpenWayTM CENTRON® Communication Network ZigBee®
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