Transcript Revenue Integrity & Security

Mike Logue
Product Manager
Itron Inc.
West Union, South Carolina
SENTINEL®
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Electric Meters
Revenue Integrity and Security
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Knowledge to Shape Your Future
So, What Do You Think Revenue Integrity Is?
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And, What is Security?
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Levels of Protection of Utility’s Data
The Meter
The Software
The Communication Medium
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It all Starts with……
The Meter
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Alpha and Omega – Follow the Money
The Generation
$ Out
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The Loads
$ In
A Meter  The Utility’s Cash
$
Register
$ Out
Measures The Loads  $ In
Measures The Generation 
 Metering Data  Is Valuable Resource  Protect and Keep Safe
 Meter Site’s Health  A meter can be On-site Health (PQ) Monitor
 Optimize Data Retrieval  The Right Information at the Right Time
 Manage this Resource  The Meter is There when you Need it
Protection, Protection, Protection
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Testing of Electric Meters needs to be In-service for Years
Rigorous ANSI Testing Required
Environmental Testing
Transient Testing
Temperature Testing
-40 deg C to + 85 deg C
Example Metering Standards
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ANSI C12.1
Code for Electricity Metering
ANSI C12.20
ANSI Standard for Electricity Meters Accuracy Class
Requirements
ANSI C37.90
Standard Surge Withstand Capability
ANSI C62.41
Surge Suppression
ANSI C62.45
Ringing Wave Form
Metering Protections
 Protected from Physical Tampering
> Meter Seal
> Demand Reset Seal
> Optional Demand Reset “lock-out”
> Multiple levels of passwords in meter
– Read only
– Programming
– Demand Reset
– Firmware Download
 Meter Display
> In Normal Mode, Alternate Mode, and Test Mode
> Show Only Registers Desired
 No Potential Link Option for Self Contained Meters, 2S, 12S, & 16S
 Demand Reset Switch
> Can be Sealed
> Disable
> Locked with key
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Records in Meter
History Log
• Trace User Actions
• Who did what, when?
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Revenue Integrity
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Areas Dollars Can Be Affected
Where can Meters Help?
Protecting Meter Data
i2R losses
Meter Wiring/Installation Issue
Meter Removal or Inversion
CT/VT issue
Unbalanced loading issue
Electricity Theft
Meter issue
Incorrect Multipliers
System Loss Compensation Misapplied
Transformer Sizing
Increase in Voltage Quality or Harmonics at Site
Load Profile Interval Data Resolution
Need for Real Time Data From Site
Real Time Pricing
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Then comes …..
The Software
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Programming Software
The Right Software for the Right Person
> Firmware Download
> Full Program Creation & Meter Programming
> Meter Programming Only
> Read Only Software
Software Protection
> Multiple User Group Levels
> Read-Only Access options
> Utilize Software Logon Passwords
Software Training
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Around it all is …..
The Communication Medium
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Information and Communication
Residential
Meters
Polyphase
Meters
Generation,
Transmission, &
Distribution
Meters
More information available
More communication options
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Ethernet Technology: Communication Option
 IT Dept. Needs to be Involved
 Is Data Inside Firewall or Outside Firewall?
 Dynamic or Static IP Address?
 Encryption
 Instant Access to Data
 Troubleshooting Remotely – always online
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Wireless Digital Modem Technology : Communication Option
 Some Communication Boards Include “Tamper indicators”
 Data Protection – no “tapping” of phone line
 Encryption by Communication Network
 Immediate Access to Data
 Troubleshooting Remotely
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Improving the Bottom Line – Putting the Pieces Together
Protection, Protection, Protection
The Meter
The Software
The Communication Medium
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ANY QUESTIONS ? ? ?
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