What is BS EN 62056-8-6- Electricity metering data exchange about?
BS EN 62056 discusses electricity metering data exchange. BS EN 62056-8-6 is the eighth part of BS EN 62056 multi-series and discusses high-speed PLC ISO/IEC 12139-1 profile for neighbourhood networks.
BS EN 62056-8-6 specifies the DLMS/COSEM communication profile for ISO/IEC 12139-1 High-speed PLC (HS-PLC) neighbourhood networks. It uses the standard ISO/IEC 12139-1 established by ISO/IEC JTC1 SC06.
Who is BS EN 62056-8-6- Electricity metering data exchange for?
BS EN 62056-8-6 on electricity metering data exchange is useful for:
- Meter manufacturers
- Software engineers
- Electrical engineers
- Quality control personnel
- Utility providers
Why should you use BS EN 62056-8-6 - Electricity metering data exchange?
The DLMS/COSEM specification for meter data exchange is based on the client/server model, where the head-end system (HES) acts as a client requesting services, and the end devices (e.g., meters) act as servers providing the services requested. In many cases, the client can reach each meter directly, using unicast, multicast, or broadcast messages.
BS EN 62056-8-6 gives you guidance on the DLMS/COSEM profile for High-Speed PLC (HS-PLC) technologies according to ISO/IEC 12139-1 for neighbourhood networks. The technology is based on Discrete Multi-Tone (DMT) modulation. It may be used in low voltage or on medium voltage distribution networks. The PHY rate of High-Speed PLC is typically 24 Mbps, however, the data throughput varies according to many aspects of low voltage or medium voltage power lines. Although High-Speed PLC can be used both on low voltage and medium voltage networks, BS EN 62056-8-6 HS-PLC on low voltage networks is only considered.