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Experience you can trust. Knowledge2006 – Technology Roundtable Dan Ruiz 916.708.0170 [email protected]
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Agenda – Things to watch AMI Future Vision State Emerging Technologies:
– RFID – WIMAX– Mote (ad-hoc mesh technology)
Enterprise Level Substation Systems Integration
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KEMA views the evolution of AMI as an integration of interconnected
networks, functioning in concert to unlock further value for utilities,
customers, and stakeholders.
PremiseGateway • Lighting
• Thermostats • Load Control• DG Systems • Home GatewaysCommodity
Meter(s)
Power LineWireless
Wired
Home Area Network (HAN)Advanced Meter(s)
Local Area Network
Back Office Infrastructure
Field Collectors/
Aggregators
AMI Future State Vision
Wide Area Network
C1
C2
C3
Keys to Success• Interoperability of communications protocols
and vendor products• Multiple integrated WAN metrology and
backhaul options• Fully-featured MDM system and integration
with enterprise systems• Robust data authentication, encryption, and
privacy (security) features• LAN capacity to accommodate HAN growth
Protocols include: Z-Wave, ZigBee, Bluetooth, HomePlug, LonWorks
Protocols include: WiFi, WiMAX,
Ethernet, Powerline
Options include: Wireless (WiFi, WiMax), Fiber,
Cable, Cellular, Satellite
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RFID can improve meter logistics by automating manual processes
Reduce/eliminate meters lost
due to errors/incomplete
paperwork
Improve supply chain
efficiencies
Improve inventory
control/material processing
Has other uses as well
Meter Inspection
Meter Inspection
Gas Meter Tracking
A site survey examines the capability of Tag and Readers within the operating environment
Receiving Dock
Receiving Dock
Forklift Portal
Forklift Portal
Packaged for Base Station
Packaged for Base Station
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In addition to metering, we have seen other utility applications of RFID technology
Tracking high-value equipment: transformers, poles
Refueling management Emergency/maintenance kit
verification Verify asset installation,
inspections and maintenance Reductions in fleet costs: tire
pressure, fuel efficiency impact
Security/safety: Individual access control and tracking
Track specialized tool usage
Operator rounds in generation plants
IT equipment tracking: computers, network equipment
Document management for legal/regulatory departments
HazMat container tracking
Critical asset tamper control
Underground cable ID
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WiMax Application – US Utility Used to Connect Distribution
Substations and Field Devices to
Control Center Via Backbone
Transport
– SCADA Data
– Communications With Reclosers in
Field and Replacement of Dial-up
Circuits
Can Be Configured As a Mesh to
Allow Backup Paths and Self
Healing
Can be used in an AMI architecture
SONET Terminal
SONET Terminal
Control center
Distribution Substation
Distribution Substation
Distribution Substation
Distribution SubstationDistribution
Substation
SONET Terminal
Poletop Recloser
Utility SONET Transport Backbone
Poletop Recloser Poletop
Recloser
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Motes Ad-hoc Mesh Sensing for the utility
A “mote” is a tiny wireless computing platform
– Includes radio, computer, antenna, and a sensor
– Has a range from 100 to 500 feet
– Able to support different types of sensors
Motes are used to build wireless mesh networks
– Self configuring and maintaining connectivity
– Distributed sensing of environmental data
– Senses movement, light, temperature, moisture, sound, impacts, etc.
A utility is testing motes for transformer
monitoring
Can use the AMI Architecture
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Enterprise Level Substation System Integration (ELSSI)
Utilities want integrated/automated substations to
access information for better management – BUT
Wrestling with overwhelming masses of information
Value created from harnessing huge volumes of
substation data by:
Converting operational/non-operational data into
business intelligence
Organizing this intelligence
Interfacing intelligence with enterprise-level
applications
Increasingly linked with AMI the Architecture
IEDs
Workstation Workstation Workstation
Server
Data
Server
IED IED IED
DataConcentrator
Local HMI
IED
OperationsWAN
TCP/IPCorp WAN
Router
Operational Data
Non-Operational
Data
Enterprise Value Proposition
Substation Value Proposition
Operational
Non-Operational
COMMUNICATIONS USER LEVELS
USER FUNCTIONS DATA MART
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