Training and Seminars
A public seminar took in Amsterdam (Netherlands), on 8 October 2012, as a pre-conference seminar to Metering, Billing/CRM Europe 2012 conference and exhibition.
DLMS/COSEM – a core standard for interoperable smart metering systems
Introduction
This workshop provides an insight into the latest developments in smart metering standardization, and the role of the DLMS/COSEM specification (IEC 62056 / EN 13737-1). It gives a comprehensive understanding of how the needs of multi-utility, interoperable smart metering systems can be specified and how these needs can be met by using DLMS/COSEM. The principles of data modelling, messaging data and exchange will be presented with examples. An overview of projects and products will be given.
By attending this workshop you will:
- Gain an insight into smart metering standardization efforts in Europe and Asia
- Understand the need for international standards for interoperable meter data exchange
- Learn about the approach of specifying requirements and the role of companion specifications
- Learn about requirements, use cases, data modelling, messaging and data transportation over various media
- Get familiar with latest functionality like data security, firmware upgrade, customer information, event handling
- Get information about the latest features of the DLMS Conformance Test Tool
- Obtain an overview of DLMS/COSEM based projects and product offering
Workshop outline
- Introduction – the DLMS User Association
- Latest developments in smart metering standardization
- Specification: main concepts and new elements
- From use cases to data models and bytes
- Markets, projects, products
- How to communicate with a COSEM meter
- New features in conformance testing
Your workshop leader:
Gyozo KMETHY, President, DLMS User Association