AMR Center Functions AMR Centre functions may be divided into the following:  Administration Functions.  System Components Administration  Meter Administration Meter administration enables the following:  Meter data entry and update  Customer data entry and update  Meter parameters entry and update  Entry, update and monitoring of data on installation and replacement of meters  Introducing previously automatically detected meters into the system  Real time clock synchronisation  Daylight saving time changes  Tariff programme change  Change of value display period on meter display  Change of sequence and selection of registers for display on meter display  Activation of function keys on the meter (e.g. conditional reconnection)  Change of electric power integration period  Change of phase presence detection threshold  Change of approved mean power limit  Change of remote command regime (prohibition of remote meter disconnection)  Remote customer disconnection/connection  Controllable output management  Change of reconnection regime (automatic or conditional)  Change of registers within profile framework  Change of profile periods  Change of voltage thresholds related to electricity quality  Meter software change  Credit change for Pre-Paid meters  Enabling of message sending to the customer  Administration of Communication Devices  Concentrator Administration Concentrator administration enables the following:  Concentrator data entry and update  Concentrator parameters entry and update  Entry, update and monitoring of data on installation and replacement of concentrators  Review, organisation and change of ancillary meters  Real time clock synchronisation  Review and synchronisation of reading programmes/sequence  Review and synchronisation of programme/sequence of management/parameterisation  Review and synchronisation of programme/sequence execution priorities  Review of communication route  Review and change of concentrator reporting time and frequency parameters  Review and change of event parameters for emergency concentrator reporting  Review and change of communication parameters of concentrator  Review and change of other concentrator parameters  Change of concentrator management software  Review of corresponding concentrator records on the change of parameters and concentrator adjustment  Monitoring of System Components Replacement History  Monitoring of Command and Parameter History of System Components  Administration of AMR Center  Defining of Roles and Users/User Groups Defining of user/user group rights is defined in relation to:  Entry and update of data and parameters  Defining of possibilities for command execution  Hierarchically organised logical wholes  Access Control to System Components and AMR Centre  Administration of reporting functions of AMI Centre  Regular Automatic Backup of All Data At the Desired Time Optionally, AMR Centre administration also ensures the following: Administration of software components (versions of application software and firmware) and all the settings of AMR system, i.e. its components. Automatic monitoring of parameters and performances of AMR Centre operation, analysis and generation of the reports on the system operation, as well as informing the system operator on the observed problems. Management (generating, taking over, archiving, monitoring and controlling the access) of the documents required for proper system operation.  Data Reading/Collection and Archiving Functions. Data collection/reading and memorising function collects data automatically in an efficient and reliable manner from the concentrator/meter and memorises (archive) them in a corresponding data base or performs instant reading of the concentrator/meter upon user request. Reading function is realised through corresponding reading programmes/sequences. According to the amount of concentrator/meters being read we differentiate:  Reading of Individual Concentrator/meter  Reading of the Group of Concentrators/Meters According to the reading frequency we differentiate:  Automated Reading According to the Sequence  Reading On Request  Periodical Reading on Request  Special Reading on Request Data collected automatically according to the sequence set in advance (no difference is made whether these data are collected from the concentrator or via direct communication with the meter) include:  Daily Register Values  Meter States  Electricity Quality Log  Event Log  Load Profile  Hourly Register Values  State of Monthly Accounting Registers  Time and Date Data collected from the meter on request (via concentrators or direct communication with the meter) include the following, in addition to data collected automatically:  Effective Voltage Values Per Phases At the Moment of Reading  Effective Current Values Per Phases At the Moment of Reading  Current Power – (Load Power At the Moment of Reading)  Tariff Programme  Integration Period for 15-Minute Maximum Power  Consumption Management Parameters  Parameters for Voltage Thresholds Within Electricity Quality Log  Parameters or Time Intervals of Profiles  Parameters for Registers Within Profiles  Parameters Related to the Presentation On Meter Display  Archive States of Accounting Registers  Current State of Bi-stabile Switch  Meter Software Version  Factory Number and Type of Meter The data is transmitted together with the time stamp of data creation. Data read according to the sequence from the concentrator (in addition to data obtained by meter reading) include:  Statistics of Communication  Emergency and Regular Reports Data read from the concentrator upon the request include:  Concentrator Data Archive  Reading Programmes/Sequences  Management/Parameterisation Programmes/Sequences  Programmes/Sequences Execution Priorities  Communication Routes  Concentrator Response Time and Frequency Parameters  Communication Parameters of the Concentrator  Current Date and Time  Other Concentrator Parameters  Concentrator Software Version  Records on Concentrator Parameter Changes and Adjustments Data collection/reading function offers reading control with the display of percentage of successfully read meters/concentrators in every reading.  Reporting functions. Reporting functions are divided in:  Reports with Analysis of Statuses and Alarms This type of reporting functions processes alarms and statuses of meters/concentrators, event logs, with the making of corresponding reports after finding corresponding alarms, statuses and events. These functions process events and alarms related to the disruption of meter integrity (e.g. opening of termination cover), as well as attempt or disruption of data integrity in meters or concentrators themselves (e.g. meter reprogrmming attempt). Result of such reports is the daily, i.e. periodical report on the state clearly showing all alarms, statuses and events and on which meters, representing the basis for further action on these meters.  Reports on Electricity Quality This reporting function executes analysis of voltage circumstances on meters themselves since there are corresponding records in the electricity quality log recording voltage drop/overvoltage below/above defined voltage thresholds and supply interruptions. In this way the function would indicate poor voltage circumstances with one or a group of customers and it represents the reason for the crews to go out into the field.  Reports Related to Parameterisation and Management In addition to the reports which were the consequence of parameterisation/management over System elements, it is also necessary to anticipate a number of reports. Due to great significance, there is a report on disconnected customers, i.e. the report on the management of bistabile switch which needs to contain the date when the action was set and when action execution confirmation arrived.  Communication Reports Successfulness statistics of communication between system elements represents a special whole within the reporting functions.  Control Reports These reports indicate real time detuning or disagreement in tariff programme. Results of these reports represent the basis for the setting of automatic parameterisation over elements where detuning has been noticed.  Reports Generated by the Concentrator Reporting functions also support the presentation of reports the concentrator sends upon emergency reporting request to AMR Centre.  Data and Information Exchange Functions with Other Information Systems and Subsystems of Electric Utility. Data on metered consumption to be transferred to other systems are as follows:  Data on metered consumption for households, where there are no requirements in terms of requested load on hourly level; data on consumption is transferred in the end of the daily accounting interval.  Data on metered consumption for industrial customers, where there are requirements in terms of requested load; data on consumptionis transferred either as 15 or 60-minute data in the end of the daily accounting interval.  All data transferred via this data transfer method is related to the same calendar day. Finally, transferred parameters have identified information in their heading reporting to other systems the priority during data upload for more subordinated devices simultaneous data transfer is requested.  Priority is based on time and date of meter data occurrence.  Robust protocol library for various types of DCUs and electronic energy meters;  DLMS/COSEM, IEC61870-5-102 compliant. Benefits The most important implementation objectives of the System include the following:  Reduction of reading costs and increase of the number of read electricity meters;  Increase of metering accuracy and reduction of the number of complaints;  Acceleration of invoice issuing and reduction of collection period;  Increase of customer analytics, possibility of remote disconnection of customers and increase of collection rate;  Reduction of non-technical losses;  Implementation of technological platform for application of complex tariff system;  Improvement of network and load management (better usage of existing capacities and postponement of investments into electric power system);  Improvement of network development planning;  Reduction of maintenance costs;  Shortening of interruption duration time and distribution network reliability increase;  Implementation of the basis for SmartGrids.