Knowledge2006 –
Technology Roundtable
Dan Ruiz
916.708.0170
Daniel.ruiz@kema.com
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Independent Advice, Expertise and Evaluation
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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 perspectives on AMR and AMI
KEMA views the evolution of AMI as an integration of interconnected
networks, functioning in concert to unlock further value for utilities,
customers, and stakeholders.
AMI Future State Vision
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
C1
C2
C3
Field
Collectors/
Aggregators
Back Office
Infrastructure
Wide Area Network
Local Area
Network
Options include: Wireless
(WiFi, WiMax), Fiber,
Cable, Cellular, Satellite
Protocols include:
WiFi, WiMAX,
Ethernet, Powerline
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Premise
Gateway
Power Line
Wireless
Commodity
Wired
Meter(s)
Advanced
Meter(s)
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Lighting
Thermostats
Load Control
DG Systems
Home Gateways
Home Area Network (HAN)
Protocols include: Z-Wave, ZigBee,
Bluetooth, HomePlug, LonWorks
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RFID can improve meter logistics by
automating manual processes
 Reduce/eliminate meters
lost due to errors/incomplete
paperwork
Gas Meter Tracking
 Improve supply chain
Receiving
Dock
efficiencies
 Improve inventory
control/material processing
Packaged
for Base
Station
Forklift
Portal
Meter
Inspection
 Has other uses as well
A site survey examines the capability of Tag and Readers within the operating environment
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In addition to metering, we have seen other utility
applications of RFID technology
 Tracking high-value
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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
Control
center
to Control Center Via
Utility SONET Transport Backbone
Backbone Transport
SONET Terminal
– SCADA Data
– Communications With Reclosers
SONET Terminal
in Field and Replacement of
SONET Terminal
Dial-up Circuits
 Can Be Configured As a Mesh
to Allow Backup Paths and
Poletop
Recloser
Distribution
Substation
Distribution
Substation
Distribution
Substation
Self Healing
 Can be used in an AMI
architecture
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Poletop
Recloser
Distribution
Substation
Distribution
Substation
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Poletop
Recloser
Motes Ad-hoc Mesh Sensing for the utility
 A “mote” is a tiny wireless computing
platform
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Includes radio, computer, antenna, and a sensor
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Has a range from 100 to 500 feet
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Able to support different types of sensors
 Motes are used to build wireless mesh
networks
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Self configuring and maintaining connectivity
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Distributed sensing of environmental data
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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)
IEDs
 Utilities want integrated/automated
substations to access information for better
Enterprise Value
Proposition
management – BUT
Workstation
Workstation
Workstation
Operational Data
Operational
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Wrestling with overwhelming masses of
Non-Operational
Data
Server
information
Server
NonOperational
Data
Operations
WAN
Corp WAN
TCP/IP
 Value created from harnessing huge volumes
Data
Concentrator
of substation data by:
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Converting operational/non-operational
COMMUNICATIONS
Local HMI
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IED
Router
Substation Value
Proposition
IED
USER LEVELS
data into business intelligence
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Organizing this intelligence
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Interfacing intelligence with enterprise-
USER FUNCTIONS
level applications
 Increasingly linked with AMI the Architecture
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DATA MART
Thank you
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