MicroSync SuiteAn introduction
powered by
Indriya
Technologies
Formed in 2005 by a group of professionals, with a
vision to provide world class technology to make
common man’s life simple.
• An ISO 9001-2008 certified company
• Inhouse developed with no external licencing of any
software
•The company boasts of its dedicated team of
engineers, a strong Research lab, state of the art
production line and a testing lab as per BIS norms.
•The products are ISI marked under ISI-13779, IS-14697
IEC 62052-11, 62053-21, 22
• Meters partly tested under ANSI-12.20 with METLABS,
US
Achievements
• Successful implementation of Prepaid AMR Metering
system on pilot basis with Kerala State Electricity
Board at various Government Departments.
• Successful implementation of TOD AMR meters at
various locations in Mumbai with BEST on pilot basis.
• Successful completion of Field Tests at Hubli Electricity
Supply Company.
• Successful implementation of conversion of Bulk water
meters into AMR meters with loads of features in
Tamil Nadu and Karnataka
• Successful testing of meters( Load test ) with
METLABS, USA for ANSI certification
• Successful testing of meters with Central Electricity
Supply Utility, Orissa including field testing of meters
at substations
• Extensive field testing of all types of meters- Single
phase, Three Phase, CT Meters, Prepaid meters
• Convertors for converting existing digital meters into
AMR meters recently launched. Ideally suited for all
types of meters.
BOTTOM LINE
Goal- Partnering with Electrical Utilities to
provide solution which is
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Transparent
Cost Effective
Helpful in reducing losses both in terms of
transmission losses and cost of operation
Reduce consumer grievance
Improving efficiency in generation, transmission and
distribution
And How is it achieved
Understanding the Current Scenario
By Understanding the problems faced by
Utilities –
The approach is to start from understanding problems
faced by Utilities and then build up a technology which
will encompass solutions to most of the problems and
give a very comprehensive solution which will be
• Robust
• Futuristic
• Dynamic
•Adaptable and Integratable
Solution
• A solution which is very easy to
implement
• Is cost effective in the long run
• Operational ease
• detects and reports on real time basis
any event related to power usage
• Ultimately reduces losses
Conservation is a simple idea, the logic is straight forward and
effective.
Advantages- Hardware
• Number of hardware integration
minimalMicroSync Suite consists of just a meter and the server
located at central control system of the Utility. Other
AMR solutions require a meter, a HHU, a Console for
downloading the files from HHU, a server for sending
data from console to the server etc etc. In other words
MicroSync Suite removes hardware intermediaries
from the process. MicroSync Suite provides ideal
system for large scale Smart Grid implementation as it
eliminates other hardware integration like cables and
ducts, setting up SCADA based data collection.
Advantage- Hardware
Built in systemThe meter comes with inbuilt GSM/GPRS module,
relays for activation and deactivation. The
modular design allows integrating external
contactors for connected loads above 100A. In
other words very compact and simple in design.
Additional cost on hardware and manpower to
manually operate modem is completely
eliminated. This in effect reduces cost of
hardware and also maintenance cost over long
periods thus reducing operational cost as well.
Advantage- Hardware
Single communication protocolMicroSync Suite uses GSM/GPRS network right across the
communication channel from the meter direct to the
server and the communication is one to one, not limited
by distance between the meter and the server. Other AMR
solutions have various combinations of communication
protocols like RS 232 port for data collection from meter
to HHU, then HHU to console through cable. From Console
to server either via GPRS/ GSM. In AMR systems where
the communication is through concentrators or
aggregators, the communication between meter and the
concentrator is through RF/ WI-FI/ LAN and from
concentrators to server via GPRS thus involving multi
communication protocols.
Advantage- Hardware
No communication licensing required• MicroSync Suite uses open protocol commonly deployed by
the GSM network provider and uses SMS format for data
transmission.
• Alternately PLC also provided as solution where the
consumer size is limited by distance thereby reducing
operational cost on long term
Advantage - Hardware
• Data securityIn
MicroSync Suite individual meter
independently transmits data to the
server and similarly all the control and
monitoring commands are directly
transmitted from the server to the
concerned meter. This system ensures
faster delivery of data, non congestion of
data transmission, limiting risk of data
loss and data hacking. The data is first
encrypted at meter level before the data
is transmitted. Further since data from
each meter is separately sent hacking
data over a region will be extremely
difficult.
Advantage- Hardware
Faster implementationThe meter self registers as soon as it is installed.
The meter installation process is as simple as
just replacing the old meter with MicroSync
Suite. The meter self logs on to the server and
from then on data is uploaded on to the
Meter ID at the server end. Other AMR
systems require a detailed topology study for
gathering information on location of the
meter, the distance of the meter, placement
of RS port for extracting data outside from the
consumers residence, distance of HHU to the
meter etc etc.
Advantage- Operations
No more manual interventionMicroSync Suite truly justifies the meaning of AMR. The
whole idea of introduction of AMR was to eliminate
manual intervention. MicroSync Suite eliminates
manual intervention in totality. Since the data and other
event messages are transferred directly between meter
and server and vice versa on any scheduled time, the
data is received on virtually a real time basis. All the
process relating to data updation, data management for
billing and control is also done automatically. In other
AMR systems where the data is collected through HHU
‘s there is still a requirement for a data collector and the
data is collected only at the end of the billing cycle
Advantage- Operations
Manipulation of data is eliminatedSince the data is directly received at the server,
the chances of data manipulation is eliminated
completely. If the data is not received at
scheduled time slot, the server automatically
flags the meter and the concerned
maintenance staff is alerted for possible meter
fault. Any unusual usage is also reported based
on a consumer’s historical consumption
pattern. An ideal system for macro level power
audit for a region where consumer profiling
and load controllers can be introduced for
better power management
Advantage- Operations
Real
time
data
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MicroSync Suite helps in
accessing data on a
virtually real time basis.
The time slot can be even
fixed to say every 15
minutes to send the data
unlike the present system
or even the present AMR
solutions where the meter
data is made available only
when the person visits
consumer locations to
collect the data.
The
advantage from this system
is enormous for eg.
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Any damage or tampering of meter is known immediately. Corrective action helps
avoiding huge unbilled power usage during fault period.
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Comparison of data of one consumer with other meter data helps in analyzing
whether the meter is tampered with. Immediate action can be initiated. This is
especially useful in scenarios where the meter is by-passed. Real time auditing
helps in identifying possible meter by-pass.
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Historical data will help analyse a consumer’s consumption pattern. This helps in
fixing thresholds and any undue usage can easily be tapped.
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The system is particularly helpful during peak hours when the consumption is
maximum. Introduction of load controllers based on load profiles of each
consumer is now possible with MicroSync Suite.
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By default Trivector parameters are made available at the server. This helps in
tapping system losses especially in cases where the PF is very low which results in
power loss which are generally not billed to a consumer.
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Real time report of the comparison is available between connected load and the
actual power consumption.
Advantage- Operations
Remote disconnection/ reconnection
of individual consumerUnlike other AMR solutions, MicroSync Suite comes
with a inbuilt device which helps a Utility to
switch off power / reconnect the power
remotely.
MicroSync Suite also helps in
introducing load controllers . The Utility will be
able to help in limiting the usage during peak
hours by defining threshold and as soon as the
threshold is reached, the system will
automatically switch off the power partially from
the server itself thereby helping the Utility to
maintain power at adequate level and avoid
power outages.
Advantage- Operations
• Default Postpaid / prepaid metersThe Utility can opt for converting any
particular consumer from post paid
consumer to prepaid consumer without
actually changing the meter. Based on
the consumption pattern and on
consumer’s request, the meter can be
converted into prepaid from postpaid
and vice versa.
A very simple process. No need for complicated procedure. Buy card
from any grocery, SMS the 20 digit security code from registered mobile
and the server will automatically credit the units purchased. Simple and
fast.
Frontend display of details at the central serverA snapshot
On line Data available
•Master record of all meters on a
single screen
• Faulty meters or meters with
tampered condition flagged in red
for immediate action by
concerned staff
• Complete records of each
consumer displayed on the screen
10
/
10 29/
/ 3 10
10 0/
/ 3 10
1
11 /1
/1 0
11 / 1
/2 0
11 / 1
/ 0
11 3/ 1
/4 0
11 / 10
/
11 5/ 1
/6 0
11 / 1
/ 0
11 7/ 1
/ 0
11 8/ 1
0
11 / 9/
/ 1 10
11 0/
/ 1 10
11 1/1
/ 0
11 12/
/ 1 10
11 3/
/ 10
11 14/
/ 10
11 15/
/ 1 10
11 6/
/ 10
11 17/
/ 1 10
11 8/1
/ 0
11 19/
/ 10
11 20/
/ 2 10
11 1/
/ 10
11 22/
/ 2 10
11 3/
/ 10
11 24/
/ 2 10
11 5/1
/ 0
11 26/
/ 10
11 27/
/ 2 10
11 8/
/ 10
11 29/
/ 3 10
0/
10
Snapshot- Contd
406 energy consumption
60
50
40
30
KWH
20
10
0
Analytical details of each consumer made available
Each consumer’s consumption pattern can be drawn. This will help in
drawing load profile of the consumer and thresholds can then be drawn
Snapshot – Contd
• TOD
details for introducing TOD based differential tariff rates
•Detailed Tri-vector parameters
•Power failure alerts to monitor genuine power failures or
tampering events
Key finding- An Analysis
Meter ID
KWH
KVARH
KVAH
PF
Loss in units
Loss in value
1
2
3
4
5 (3-1)
6 ( 5 * Rs. 4/-)
405
932
967
1344
0.693
411.7
1,646.80
406
992
912
1347
0.736
355.1
1,420.40
412
1880
2593.2
3203
0.586
1323.1
5,292.40
413
405
869.9
954.1
0.424
549.1
2,196.40
414
1326
5414.2
5574
0.237
4248.2
16,992.80
418
124.6
448.1
465.1
0.267
340.5
1,362.00
Total loss for one
month
28,910.80
Key finding of the field trial
• Measurement and reporting of reactive and apparent
power.
•The resultant difference between KVAH and KWH
determined the actual loss which went unmeasured at one
of the field trials with a Utility.
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