DLMS COSEM Pre-Conference Workshop

The DLMS/COSEM pre-conference workshop at Metering, Billing/CRM Asia 2012 provides a high level insight for utilities, meter operators, product and system developers.

It offers a number of new elements reflecting the widening use of the IEC 62056 DLMS/COSEM standard all over the world in smart metering projects. With the latest developments, IEC 62056 DLMS/COSEM covers more applications, more communication media, provides strong data security and higher efficiency. The workshop offers ample opportunities for an interactive information exchange.

The workshop covers the following subjects:

• International standardization activities
• Application modelling using COSEM objects
• Data identification using OBIS
• DLMS services to build messages
• Data access and data transport security features
• Data exchange over various communication profiles / media
• Interoperability and companion specifications
• Conformance testing and product certification
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Don’t miss the opportunity to learn more about this increasing standard usage in smart metering projects in the world today! Limited seats available for this workshop so register today!

Workshop leader: Gyozo KMETHY, President, DLMS User Association Gyozo KMETHY worked for a global metering solution provider in various R&D and marketing functions for 25 years. He is involved in international standardization for electricity metering since 1989. He is the Secretary of IEC TC 13, responsible for global metering standards, since 1993. He is the President of the DLMS User Association since 2000.  http://metering-asia.com/pre-conference-workshop

R&D - Software Engineer

Database design and development (Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL) and data modeling (SQL, XML). Development process tools: Borland, Visual Studio 2005 or 2008.

Education: (UG - B.Tech/B.E. - Electrical, Electronics/Telecomunication, Instrumentation) AND (PG - M.Sc - Computers, MCA - Computers)

.Net,C#,C/C++,VB.net is must. CS:obj-oriented desgn&design patterns,data structures,algorithms. Exp with OS (Win XP, Vista, 7,Linux). Indusl. comm. protocols, IEC 61850,IEC 62056 (DLMS), IEC 60870-5-101/103/104, DNP &Modbus. TCP/IP,GSM,GPRS&FTP

 

Signals and Systems (India) Pvt.Ltd
https:// www.sandsindia.com

Signals & Systems is a Design & Manufacturing unit of SANDS group based at Chennai with focus on import substitute products for power sector.

 

Name: Kesavan D- Contact # 9381061041

Contact Company: Signal and Systems (India) PvtLtd

Email Address:hr@sandsindia.com

 

 

 

Smart Grid Interoperability Standards

Smart Grid Interoperability Standards are available online. ANSI added links to download all the documents on the list shown below of recognized standards published in NIST Smart Grid Interoperability Standards Framework: Release 1.0. Additional related information follows after the list of Smart Grid Interoperability Standards.


Advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) and Smart Grid end-to-end security
AMI-SEC System Security Requirements

Revenue metering information model
ANSI C12.19/MC1219 American National Standard For Utility Industry End Device Data Tables

Building automation
BACnet ANSI ASHRAE 135.1-2009 Method of Test for Conformance to BACnet
ISO 16484-5 Building automation and Control Systems

Inter-control center communications
IEC 60870-6 / TASE.2 Telecontrol equipment and systems - Telecontrol protocols
IEC 60870 Telecontrol equipment and systems.

Substation automation and protection
IEC 61850 Communications Networks and Systems in Substations

Application level energy management system interfaces
IEC 61968 Application Integration at Electrical Utilities
IEC 61970 Energy Management System Application Program Interface EMS-API

Information security for power system control operations
IEC/TS 62351 Power systems management and associated information exchange - Data and communications security

Phasor measurement unit (PMU) communications
IEEE C37.118 IEEE Standard for Synchrophasors for Power Systems

Physical and electrical interconnections between utility and distributed generation (DG)
IEEE 1547 Standard for Interconnecting Distributed Resources with Electric Power Systems

Security for intelligent electronic devices (IEDs)
IEEE 1686-2007 IEEE Standard for Substation Intelligent Electronic Devices (IEDs) Cyber Security Capabilities

NERC CIP 002-009 Cyber security standards for the bulk power system
CIP-001-1 Sabotage Reporting
CIP-002-1 Critical Cyber Asset Identification
CIP-002-2 Cyber Security - Critical Cyber Asset Identification
CIP-003-1 Security Management Controls
CIP-003-2 Cyber Security - Security Management Controls
CIP-004-1 Personnel & Training
CIP-004-2 Cyber Security - Personnel & Training
CIP-005-1 Electronic Security Perimeter(s)
CIP-005-2 Cyber Security - Electronic Security Perimeter(s)
CIP-006-1 Physical Security of Critical Cyber Assets
CIP-006-1a Physical Security of Critical Cyber Assets
CIP-006-2 Cyber Security - Physical Security of Critical Cyber Assets
CIP-007-1 Systems Security Management
CIP-007-2 Cyber Security - Systems Security Management
CIP-008-1 Incident Reporting and Response Planning
CIP-008-2 Cyber Security - Incident Reporting and Response Planning
CIP-009-1 Recovery Plans for Critical Cyber Assets
CIP-009-2 Cyber Security - Recovery Plans for Critical Cyber Assets

North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Standards

Cyber security standards and guidelines for federal information systems, including those for the bulk power system
NIST Computer Security Resource Center NIST Special Publication (SP) 800-53, NIST SP 800-82

Price responsive and reliability DR event information
Open Automated Demand Response (Open ADR) Communication Specification
OpenADR Specification Documents
http://openadr.lbl.gov/

Home Area Network device communication, measurement, and control
OpenHAN
Framework for Security Technologies for Home Network

Home Area Network (HAN) Device Communications and Information Model
ZigBe Alliance
Zigbe HomePlug Smart Energy Profile Technical Documents

There are additional standards and organizations related to the Smart Grid:
ISO Building Automation and Control Systems Standards
NIST Wiki on Smart Grid
AMI-SEC Task Force Overview develops security guidelines, recommendations, and best practices for AMI Advanced Metering Infrastructure Security
DNP Forum for Distributed Network Protocol

SGIP (Smart Grid Interoperability Panel) Catalog of Standards

•IETF RFC6272: Internet Protocol Standards for Smart Grid
•NAESB REQ18/WEQ19: Energy Usage Information
•SAE J 1772-2010: Electric Vehicle and Plug in Hybrid Electric Vehicle Conductive Charge Coupler
•SAE J 2836/1-2010: Use Cases for Communication Between Plug-in Vehicles and the Utility Grid
•NEMA SG-AMI 1-2009: Requirements for Smart Meter Upgradeability
•NISTIR 7761L Guidelines for Assessing Wireless Standards for Smart Grid


A new series of articles about Smart Grids has just been posted on this blog, going into the technologies, features, and economics behind the development of Smart Grids.

Read more: http://ansidotorg.blogspot.com/2009/06/smart-grid-interoperability-standards.html#ixzz1uZttEvFy

Firmware Engineer Openings @ Hyderabad

Work jointly with integrated GE DE Meters, Hyderabad and US Design teams

• Design & development of Firmware for embedded applications as well for troubleshooting, resolving issues and enhancing existing

applications designed using C/C++ Languages

• Experience in working with ThreadX RTOS based embedded applications with strong RTOS debugging skill set

• Experience in communication protocol development like Modbus, TCP/IP, ZigBee. Experience in ANSIc12.18 or DLMS/COSEM is a

plus

• Working knowledge on Metering domain will be the added advantage.

• Experience in using Development & Debugging Tools such as Emulator, Simulator and C Compliers and Testing tools like Logic

analyzer, Oscilloscope, Data loggers and Function generators during design phase. Work with Hardware engineering team for

trouble shooting of Hardware and Firmware interface issues.

• Experience in preparing the design documents, test plans and test reports and execution of test plans.

• Adherent to Six Sigma tools for firmware design and for issue resolutions like RCAs. (Ex: Fishbone, FMEA, Pugh matrix, Prioritization

matrix, etc)

• Responsible for Technical Risk Analysis and Mitigation

• Experience in configuration management (Ex: VSS, CVS, SVN)

• Experience in build automation and integration testing.


Masters /Bachelors degree in engineering with minimum of 5+ yrs of experience.

- Hands on experience in Design, Development of embedded firmware applications using C/C++ and Assembly .

- Expertise Microcontroller programming , 8 bit/16 bit /32 bit Micro-controller development tools (preferably ARM9 and Teridian family).

- Minimum 2 years of hands on experience in RTOS based applications design and development (preferably ThreadX).

- Working knowledge on Development & Debugging Tools such as Emulator, Simulator and C Compliers and Testing tools like Logic analyzer,

Oscilloscope and Function generators. Working knowledge on IAR Embedded Workbench, Keil compilers.

- The candidate should have good understanding of communication protocols concepts, networking and interaction between Intelligent

Electronic Devices.

- Knowledge required in Strong Interpersonal, communication skills required.

- Understanding of version/configuration control concepts and the need for accurate tracking of software updates and releases

- Knowledge of Windows and PC/desktop environments, Client/Server design is an advantage .

- Strong understand of SDLC process.

vani.spandana@igatepatni.com

http://www.igatepatni.com

Location Hyderabad / Secunderabad 

Data Concentrator Unit

Overview

SmartDCU 910RA is a 19” rack mountable Data Concentrator Unit to be deployed as a part of the sub-station data acquisition system. The unit is specially engineered for the R-APDRP requirements by Government of India. The DCU collects data from feeder meters using MODBUS or IEC-62056 (DLMS) or a custom protocol over RS232/RS485/Zigbee. Analog data such as transformer oil temperature, winding temperature are acquired either in voltage or 4-20mA form by the analog data module. The Optically Isolated Potential free contacts of the Digital Inputs(DI)acquire the breaker ON/OFF Status. The Digital Outputs(DO) control the breakers and the required current is provided by the current drivers. Configuration such as changing meter type, configuring the same and setting the MODBUS slave addresses apart from other tasks is done over Ethernet via browser interface. The acquired data is stored in a common format and is sent to the remote monitoring station using GSM/GPRS/CDMA networks via appropriate Modem. The entire HMI and the MODBUS, DLMS(Optional) Software stack is built on Linux Operating system executing on the DCU.

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Components

SmartDCU 910RA consists of eight slots housing the following cards:
• CPU Card: This card hosts 64 MB RAM, 2 GB Non-volatile flash, Ethernet and a 400 MHz Processor.
• Digital Output (DO) Card: Consists of 16 MOSFET switch based outputs. The total number of outputs available can be doubled by an add-on DO card.
• Digital Input(DI) Card: Consists of 16 Optically Isolated, Potential Free Contacts for digital inputs. The total number of inputs available can be doubled by an add-on DI card.
• Analog Channel Card: Consists of 8 analog channels that can take 4-20 mA inputs, the number of analog channels is doubled by adding an add-on Analog Channel card. 

Add-on cards: The remaining three slots can be populated by 1x DI Add-on card, 1x DO Add-on card, 1x Analog Channel Add-on card respectively.

Specifications

Click to download the product brochure with complete specifications

Senior Software Engineer - Firmware - 3 Opening(s)

Work jointly with integrated GE DE Meters, Hyderabad and US Design teams

• Design & development of Firmware for embedded applications as well for troubleshooting, resolving issues and enhancing existing

applications designed using C/C++ Languages

Adherent to Six Sigma tools for firmware design and for issue resolutions like RCAs. (Ex: Fishbone, FMEA, Pugh matrix, Prioritization

matrix, etc)

• Responsible for Technical Risk Analysis and Mitigation

Masters /Bachelors degree in engineering with minimum of 5+ yrs of experience.

- Hands on experience in Design, Development of embedded firmware applications using C/C++ and Assembly .

- Expertise Microcontroller programming , 8 bit/16 bit /32 bit Micro-controller development tools (preferably ARM9 and Teridian family).

- Minimum 2 years of hands on experience in RTOS based applications design and development (preferably ThreadX).

- Working knowledge on Development & Debugging Tools such as Emulator, Simulator and C Compliers and Testing tools like Logic analyzer,

Oscilloscope and Function generators. Working knowledge on IAR Embedded Workbench, Keil compilers.

- The candidate should have good understanding of communication protocols concepts, networking and interaction between Intelligent

Electronic Devices.

- Knowledge required in Strong Interpersonal, communication skills required.

- Understanding of version/configuration control concepts and the need for accurate tracking of software updates and releases

- Knowledge of Windows and PC/desktop environments, Client/Server design is an advantage .

- Strong understand of SDLC process."

• Experience in working with ThreadX RTOS based embedded applications with strong RTOS debugging skill set

• Experience in communication protocol development like Modbus, TCP/IP, ZigBee. Experience in ANSIc12.18 or DLMS/COSEM is a

plus

• Working knowledge on Metering domain will be the added advantage.

• Experience in using Development & Debugging Tools such as Emulator, Simulator and C Compliers and Testing tools like Logic

analyzer, Oscilloscope, Data loggers and Function generators during design phase. Work with Hardware engineering team for

trouble shooting of Hardware and Firmware interface issues.

• Experience in preparing the design documents, test plans and test reports and execution of test plans.

• Adherent to Six Sigma tools for firmware design and for issue resolutions like RCAs. (Ex: Fishbone, FMEA, Pugh matrix, Prioritization

matrix, etc)

Experience in configuration management (Ex: VSS, CVS, SVN)

• Experience in build automation and integration testing.

Experience 6 - 8 Years  

Email	vani.spandana@igatepatni.com
Website	http://www.igatepatni.com

Smart Metering / DLMS / COSEM / Software Developer / Engineer

Smart Metering / DLMS / COSEM / Software Developer / Engineer

Newcastle

3 month contract – chance to go permanent

My client seeks an individual with experience in Smart Metering and DLMS / COSEM protocol for the role of Smart Metering / DLMS / COSEM / Software Developer / Engineer.

Candidates should be able to liaise with external clients and internal customers in order to establish requirements. Create technical specifications and designing and developing IT solutions.

As expected with a role of this nature, candidates should on interfacing with meter communications protocols including DLMS / COSEM using C#. Essentially, candidates should have extremely strong skills in .NET and TCP / IP communications. The role will require some work with ASP.NET as well as PL / SQL and TSL as required, so experience in this would be beneficial also.

Whilst this is a 3 month contract vacancy there is an opportunity for the role to become permanent for the right candidates, if so desired.

My client is looking to interview ASAP – Please submit a copy of your CV to obtain an interview request.

For More Details :

http://www.reed.co.uk/jobs/smart-metering-dlms-cosem-software-developer-engineer/21354672

Microchip makes global smart meter interoperability easy with DLMS

Microchip Technology Inc., a leading provider of microcontroller, analog and Flash-IP solutions, today announced that it partnered with Kalki Technologies to provide a Device Language Message Specification (DLMS) protocol stack

 

 

Microchip makes global smart meter interoperability easy with DLMS user association certified Stack for PIC® microcontrollers

World's first semiconductor company to offer DLMS stack customised for MCUs, enabling interoperability for broad range of energy types and communication protocols

Bangalore, July 20, 2011:  Microchip Technology Inc., a leading provider of microcontroller, analog and Flash-IP solutions, today announced that it partnered with Kalki Technologies to provide a Device Language Message Specification (DLMS) protocol stack that is optimised for 16-bit PIC® microcontrollers (MCUs).  The DLMS protocol has become the worldwide standard of choice among smart meter designers for interoperability among metering systems, including most energy types (electricity, gas, heat and water), multiple applications (residential, transmission and distribution)

, and numerous communication media (RS232, RS485, PSTN, GSM, GPRS, IPv4, PPP and PLC); as well as secure data access, via AES 128 encryption.

This software stack has been tested and verified by the DLMS User Association, and is customised to operate on all of Microchip's 16-bit PIC microcontrollers and dsPIC® Digital Signal Controllers (DSCs), making the DLMS certification process faster and easier. Additionally, the stack has been developed to ensure seamless integration with Microchip's communication protocol stacks, including TCP/IP, ZigBee® and PLC, covering a broad spectrum of smart energy applications.  Furthermore, this DLMS stack has been optimised to fit in a small memory footprint, enabling the use of the smallest, most cost-effective MCUs possible. For European applications, the stack provides support for the required IEC 62056-21 Mode E implementation.

The addition of this DLMS library to Microchip's smart energy offerings reinforces our continued focus on providing cost-effective and comprehensive solutions to our customers," said Mitch Obolsky, vice president of Microchip's Advanced Microcontroller Architecture Division. "Now, customers can leverage Microchip's vast portfolio of communication protocol solutions, such as TCP/IP, ZigBee and PLC, to create a fully integrated smart energy system."

Related development tools

Customers can use the Explorer 16 Development Board to design their DLMS solutions, based on Microchip's vast portfolio of industry-leading 16-bit MCUs and DSCs.  The Explorer 16 is available today, in the following configurations:
•   100-pin Explorer 16 Development Board (part # DM240001)
•   44-pin Explorer 16 Development Board (part # DM240002)

Availability

This new DLMS stack is available today, in the following four flavors. The DLMS Evaluation Library for 16-bit MCUs is a free evaluation version of the DLMS library.  The DLMS-lite Stack for 16-bit MCUs (part # SW500160) is available in 5k units.  The DLMS Stack for 16-bit MCUs (part # SW500162) is available in 5k units.  Finally, the DLMS Explorer (part # SW500164) is a Windows® based DLMS/COSEM client application.

About Microchip Technology

Microchip Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:  MCHP) is a leading provider of microcontroller, analog and Flash-IP solutions, providing low-risk product development, lower total system cost and faster time to market for thousands of diverse customer applications worldwide.  Headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, Microchip offers outstanding technical support along with dependable delivery and quality.

For editorial queries only, please contact:
Daphne Yuen (Microchip): (852) 2943 5115 (email: daphne.yuen@microchip.com)

 

GuruxDLMS component for Java is not Open Source,

No more wasting money and time on coding DLMS

With Gurux DLMS for Java you can easily build an Automatic Meter Reading system (AMR) to meet your needs.

See GuruxDLMS4Java Help

If you have any questions, problems, or suggestions, concerning Gurux DLMS for Java, please,
post a message to Gurux forum.

One and only DLMS Component for Java

Gurux DLMS for Java is designed to simplify communication with DLMS/COSEM devices. DLMS (Device Language Message Specification) is a widely used standard (IEC 62056) in electronic meters and devices. For example, many electricity meters run on DLMS.


Currently Gurux DLMS for Java supports connection types

• TCP/IP
• Serial port
• Terminal

GuruxDMLS for Java covers several standards

Gurux DLMS for Java is based on the following Electricity metering - Data exchange for meter reading, tariff and load control standards

• IEC 62056-21 Direct local data exchange
• IEC 62056-42 Physical Layer Services and Procedures for Connection-Oriented Asynchronous Data Exchange
• IEC 62056-46 Data link layer using HDLC protocol
• IEC 62056-47 COSEM transport layers for IPv4 networks
• IEC 62056-53 COSEM application layer
• IEC 62056-61 OBIS Object identification system
• IEC 62056-62 Interface objects

Bluestar Electrical Meter Research Institute

Bluestar Electrical Meter Research Institute

, founded in June 1994, has been focusing on design and manufacturing innovative Energy Meters and OEM modules, as well as advanced AMR system including high technology RTU and J2EE-based and Web-enabled highly automated energy information collection and analysis system.
Three Phase Energy Meter IEC 62053-21/22 · Single Phase Meter IEC 62053-21 ·Wireless GSM Energy Data Concentrator (EDAT) · Handheld Meter Reader
·AMR Software System
In the last a few years, Bluestar has grown to be the largest three phase Multifunction Energy Meters OEM supplier in China; Annually about 50% three phase multifunction meters are equipped with Bluestar OEM meter modules..
Bluestar has a strong energy meter research and development team of Electrical, Mechanical and Computer Engineers. We also have a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility. Quality assurance is built into every stage of design, production and testing procedure by means of advanced iTest management system and sophisticated EMC test equipments. Bluestar always looks for overseas partners for energy meters, from sales representatives, distributors to local electricity meter manufacturers. Bluestar always offers the best supportsto our business partners like free samples, technical training, and field technical supports for locale manufacturing of energy meters.

About Microstar

While Bluestar grows with more business, we bought a new factory facility in another district in Nanjing, and we registered a new company, Microstar Electric Company Limited, in this district according to local governmental law. Microstar is fully invested and solely owned by Bluestar. As a subsidiary of Bluestar, Microstar is authorized to manufacture all the products of Bluestar. Bluestar owns the designs, & intellectual property of these products.

http://www.bluestarmeters.com/ 

DLMS Meter

http://www.dlms.com/downloads/thedlmsmeterfromprototypestoamasscustomisedpro.pdf