This document discusses Landis+Gyr's smart metering solution for ESKOM that uses G3 PLC technology for communication. The key points are:
1. The solution uses G3 PLC to enable two-way communication between smart meters and the utility's head-end system via data concentrators to facilitate functions like automatic meter reading, load management, and outage detection.
2. G3 PLC operates across the physical, MAC, and network layers and is compliant with various open standards to ensure interoperability. It provides high reliability even in noisy environments.
3. ESKOM has successfully implemented several use cases with the solution like automated meter reading, load profiling, remote device management
This document discusses Landis+Gyr's smart metering solution for ESKOM that uses G3 PLC technology for communication. The key points are:
1. The solution uses G3 PLC to enable two-way communication between smart meters and the utility's head-end system via data concentrators to facilitate functions like automatic meter reading, load management, and outage detection.
2. G3 PLC operates across the physical, MAC, and network layers and is compliant with various open standards to ensure interoperability. It provides high reliability even in noisy environments.
3. ESKOM has successfully implemented several use cases with the solution like automated meter reading, load profiling, remote device management
This document discusses Landis+Gyr's smart metering solution for ESKOM that uses G3 PLC technology for communication. The key points are:
1. The solution uses G3 PLC to enable two-way communication between smart meters and the utility's head-end system via data concentrators to facilitate functions like automatic meter reading, load management, and outage detection.
2. G3 PLC operates across the physical, MAC, and network layers and is compliant with various open standards to ensure interoperability. It provides high reliability even in noisy environments.
3. ESKOM has successfully implemented several use cases with the solution like automated meter reading, load profiling, remote device management
This document discusses Landis+Gyr's smart metering solution for ESKOM that uses G3 PLC technology for communication. The key points are:
1. The solution uses G3 PLC to enable two-way communication between smart meters and the utility's head-end system via data concentrators to facilitate functions like automatic meter reading, load management, and outage detection.
2. G3 PLC operates across the physical, MAC, and network layers and is compliant with various open standards to ensure interoperability. It provides high reliability even in noisy environments.
3. ESKOM has successfully implemented several use cases with the solution like automated meter reading, load profiling, remote device management
ESKOM Main use cases successfully implemented SYSTEM OPERATION USE CASES METER DATA ANALYTICS ** 1. Meter reading process* 9. Meter data analytics (AGA) Automatic/manual reading, comm. supervision Analytics based on meter load profile and PQI data
Validate data acc.to predefined rules, re-read missing values 10. Installation- and rollout process ** 3. Profile and tariff calculation* Create metering point, FOM: planning, exec. and reporting install. Aggregation of profiles, tariff calculation 11. Remote Device management 4. Data collection supervision FW upgrade/ Remote Configuration (LP Interval, Disable LP, CII) Device status and comm quality supervision (Operator Data panel) 12. Load Management, Time of use 5. Meter supervision TOU tables, TOU or remote/ local command based Load Control PQI, Device Status
6. Power quality supervision SYSTEM- AND DEVICE-CONFIGURATION, SECURITY
PQI, voltage supervision, outages (Operator Data panel) 13. System setup and -configuration Basic System setup, control and superv. tasks, AIMIA Interfaces 7. Alarm and Event management Alarm/ Event handling (Operator Data panel) 14. Device configuration (-meter, DC, LS, multi-energy) Data import (csv, xml), register-, configure-, exchange device 8. Customer service Customer enquiries, ad-hoc reading, disconnect/ reconnect 15. User Access Management and Security *Automatic, configurable processes running in background Import credentials, security setup, exchange credentials
ESKOM learnings, increased G3 PLC Traffic Increased G3 PLC Traffic Utility Quality of Supply Outages, Load Shedding etc Events, under and over voltages specifically Customers, tend to leave in-home displays unplugged Power Failures, In-home display joining times Joining times, managing times between Meters – In- Home displays and Concentrators (customer must come first)
Key elements relating Meter role out • Test various communication mediums • Point to Point (P2P) GSM (2G/3G/4G/LTE) • PLC G3 • Basic Meter requirements that will be read over G3 PLC • Post Paid / Prepayment conversions • Quality of supply Measurement (power failures, voltage and current dips, swells etc.) • Revenue protection (Tamper, reversal, Magnetic, etc) • Load profiles 30 minute values (Minimum +kWh, - kWh, remaining Credit) • 12 months billing history • Data concentrators (DC) G3 PLC • Communication mediums (GSM & Ethernet) • DC placements in the field (number of customers per transformer)
Case Study – Kenya / Integrators of Systems Tech. IST Tatu City requirements Solution Tatu Connect is a private entity, therefore requiring modern smart IST AMI/AMR system technology for the new Tatu City development (Outside of Nairobi) No manual meter reading or DC450v3 Data Concentrator estimations Online metering solution, reducing Benefits and Impact for Tatu City the loss of revenue Solution integration partnership with On time Billing IST and Landis+Gyr Eliminate the high cost of Remote meter readings, IST back disconnection and reconnection office prepayment / wallet system Load Management and monitoring Water meters provide pulse inputs to Aligned with Kenya’s desire to reduce the E460 meters carbon footprint, Tatu Connect are Remote disconnect and reconnect E460 3ph E460 1ph BS Water meter implementing smart technology Remote meter monitoring for 500 meter installations improved revenue protection Initially, 20 Data Concentrator installations Visibility of devices on the network, IST system integration with Landis+Gyr using the DC450’s web admin interface DC450v3 and E460 smart meters
Summary G3 PLC Technology has proven to be • Highly-reliable & suitable for harsh, noisy environments • Future proof , standards based, IPv6, G3-PLC technology • Supports frequency bands worldwide • Includes high security mechanisms to protect grid assets • Coexists with older technologies such as FSK & S-FSK
