General AMI System Requirement Clause Samples
The General AMI System Requirement clause defines the baseline technical and operational standards that an Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) system must meet. It typically outlines the necessary functionalities, such as data collection, communication protocols, and system interoperability, that the AMI system should support. By establishing these requirements, the clause ensures that the AMI system will be capable of reliable performance, integration with existing utility infrastructure, and future scalability, thereby reducing the risk of incompatibility or inadequate system performance.
General AMI System Requirement. Smart Meters (Single phase whole current, three phase whole current, CT operated three phase meters) for consumers/ system shall be provided in accordance with the technical specifications as provided in Annexure A, B and C. The AMISP shall ensure proper data exchange among Smart Meter, DCU (if applicable), MDM, HES and other operational/requisite software as part of fully functional AMI system. AMISP shall adhere with the appropriate security algorithm for encryption and decryption as per established cyber security guidelines. For smooth functioning of the entire system, it is essential that the AMISP shall provide in the form of a document enough details of such algorithm including the mechanism of security key generation to the Utility. In case of proprietary or secret mechanism, the same shall be kept in a secured escrow account. AMISP may design appropriate architecture for providing end to end metering solution. AMISP is free to decide upon the best solution out of all the available options. However, the entire responsibility of fully functional AMI system shall rest with the AMISP in order to meet the performance levels as given in this document. The AMI system shall have following core components of AMI system:
a) Smart Meters;
b) Communication infrastructure;
c) Head End System (HES).
d) Meter Data Management System (MDM);
e) Network Management System (NMS).
f) Web application and mobile app: Web application with updated on-line data of consumers (consumer data shall be integrated [into [utility’s] existing consumer portal/ into a new delivered portal (if the utility so desires) as outlined in approach paper (submitted as part of Project Implementation Plan) / into a new delivered portal if the utility so desires]) etc. AMISP shall also provide a mobile app through which consumer shall be able to log in to see information related to his/her energy consumption. App shall also facilitate platform for implementation of peak load management functionality by providing existing tariff & incentives rates, participation options etc. Features in this app which supports demand response (as per 1.6.5.(e) of this Schedule) should also be provided. This mobile app shall be part of delivered system and therefore no additional cost shall be payable for upgradation / maintenance separately. Standards and codes shall be the latest version, inclusive of revisions, which are in force at the date of the contract award. Where new standards, codes and revisions are iss...
General AMI System Requirement. Smart Meter (Single phase whole current, Three phase whole current, CT & PT operated three phase meters and CT operated three phase meters) for consumers/ system shall be provided based on Radio Frequency (RF) mesh in Licensed frequency band as permitted by WPC or in Unlicensed frequency band/ Power Line Carrier Communication (PLCC) or GPRS/3G/4G communication technology or combination of these technologies as per the site requirement and to ensure the performance level given in this document. The smart meter data using RF mesh/PLCC shall be collected by Data Concentrator Units (DCUs)/Access point and transported to HES through WAN while the data from smart meters using GPRS/3G/4G technology shall be transported directly to HES through WAN. The contractor shall ensure proper data exchange among Smart meter, DCU, MDM, HES and other operational/requisite software as part of fully functional AMI system. Contractor shall adhere with the appropriate security algorithm for encryption and decryption. For smooth functioning of the entire system, it is essential that the details of such algorithm including the mechanism of security key generation be kept in a secured escrow account which shall be used by the OPTCL only in case of termination of the contract for reasons whatsoever. Contractor may design appropriate architecture for providing end to end metering solution. Contractor is free to decide upon the best solution out of all the available options. However, the entire responsibility of fully functional AMI system shall rest with the contractor in order to meet the performance levels as given in this document. The communication provider may adopt Radio Frequency (RF) mesh in licensed frequency band as permitted by WPC or in Unlicensed frequency band/ Power Line Carrier Communication (PLCC) or GPRS/3G/4G communication technology or RF based canopy system or a combination of these technologies as per the site requirement adopting best available technology in the proposed area of implementation.