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Security Framework in DLMS

2024

This white paper presents an in-depth overview of the advanced security concepts and mechanisms of DLMS/COSEM, a globally recognized data model and format for energy data exchange.

Commissioning: Addressing Integration Costs and Easing the Deployment of New Use Cases

2024

This whitepaper explores DLMS UA’s development of commissioning profiles to reduce integration costs and streamline the onboarding of devices. Discover how standardize processes ensure secure testing, and simplify installation, making the commissioning process manufacturer- and operator-agnostic

The Future of Smart Metering Interoperability

2024

With over 1 billion smart meters deployed worldwide, the smart metering ecosystem continues to expand and diversify. This growth brings an increasing demand for interoperability among the systems that make up the interconnected world of smart technology.

Explore this whitepaper by Critical Software to learn about the introduction of DLMS Generic Companion Profiles (GCPs) and how they address the evolving requirements of smart metering, paving the way for enhanced interoperability.

DLMS-COSEM for Battery Powered Devices

2023

Explore DLMS/COSEM’s efficiency through vivid examples illustrating significant data size reduction, tailored for low-power radio technology. Uncover DLMS’s minimal bandwidth requirements and energy-efficient features, rendering it an optimal choice for battery-powered devices. Delve into an industry comparison highlighting DLMS/COSEM’s payload sizes that compete with established standards, reaffirming its adaptability and efficacy in data transmission optimization.

Interoperability and Standardization: a Roadmap for Success

2023

As DSOs strive to optimize their operations, enhance network stability, and adapt to the complexities of the LV grid, the importance of interoperability and standardization has never been more evident.

Addressing the Key Challenges of Residential Electric Vehicle Charging

2022

Find out more about how DLMS UA is addressing the challenges of residential EV charging with its open standard and certification process to ensure interoperability and future-proofing for the EV charging market.

Unlocking the Value of Grid Edge Computing

2022

Learn why a standardized approach is critical in enabling secure grid edge computing and in creating new opportunities to generate additional value and end-user convenience.

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Unleashing Next-Level Interoperability

Discover how DLMS GCPs enhance interoperability in energy and water sectors.
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Exploring the Future of Grid Edge Computing

Grid Edge Computing: challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for the industry
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Electric Vehicle Smart Charging

Discover how DLMS UA delivers interoperability and security to support different use cases for EV Smart Charging.
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coloured books excerpts

The excerpts of the DLMS UA “Coloured Books” are available for download. These excerpts explain the fundamental concepts. The Blue Book outlines the COSEM and OBIS application models, while the Green Book outlines DLMS/COSEM application layer, lower layers and communication profiles.

To implement the DLMS UA specifications, it is necessary to have access to the complete books. DLMS User Association members can access them by logging into the secure myDLMS portal.