Among the efficiencies promised by the smart grid is the use of metering devices that not only report usage to utilities but also inform users how to schedule consumption to lower-cost off-peak hours or even control that consumption automatically. Two new IEEE standards provide multisource “plug and play” environments for the millions of metering devices in the field now and in the future.
Both standards solve problems associated with single-source systems and with multisource systems based upon proprietary communications protocols. IEEE 1702™, “IEEE Standard for Telephone Modem Communication Protocol to Complement the Utility Industry End Device Data Tables” is for devices using the ANSI C12.21 telephone modem communication interface.
IEEE 1701™, “IEEE Standard for Optical Port Communication Protocol to Complement the Utility Industry End Device Data Tables,” (also known as MC1218 and ANSI C12.18) is for devices using the ANSI Type 2 optical port interface.Order IEEE 1702 today.Order IEEE 1701 today.
New Communication Standards for Smart Grid Metering Devices
