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DLMS/COSEM (for Electricity Meters)

DLMS/COSEM (for Electricity Meters)

DLMS/COSEM (IEC 62056) provides a robust and highly structured object-oriented framework for smart meter data exchange. It defines a comprehensive data model using OBIS (Object Identification System) codes to precisely represent distinct attributes of the metering equipment. A critical component of the DLMS/COSEM standard is its advanced security suite. The protocol supports multiple authentication levels and utilizes AES encryption to secure communication packets, ensuring that sensitive energy data and control commands are completely protected against unauthorized access and tampering during transmission.

The communication architecture is based on a client-server model, where the remote reading device or central system acts as the client requesting data from the meter (the server). DLMS/COSEM supports a wide range of communication media, from local serial interfaces to TCP/IP networks, and handles complex data structures such as multi-tariff registers and load profiles effortlessly. By utilizing this structured and encrypted communication framework, raw meter data can be securely retrieved and converted into standard industrial protocols like Modbus or MQTT. This seamless translation makes it highly efficient to integrate smart metering networks directly into modern SCADA and automation systems.

Products that utilize DLMS/COSEM (for Electricity Meters) technology

LKM Series

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868 MHz LoRaWAN Meter Reader with Modbus TCP to Meter Protocol Gateway and with MQTT

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Modbus TCP to Meter Gateway Protocol with MQTT

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Modbus to Meter Protocol Gateway As Intermal Connection to Meter

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868MHz LoRaWAN Meter Reader and Electricity Meter Protocol to Modbus Protocol Gateway with MQTT

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KMK Series Optical Probes for Energy Meters

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In today's rapidly digitizing world, IoT (Internet of Things) devices and applications are becoming increasingly prevalent. In this context, long-range wireless communication technologies play a significant role. One such technology that stands out is LoRa, which offers an innovative solution for low-power, long-range wireless communication.

As the Internet of Things (IoT) continues to grow, the demand for efficient, lightweight, and reliable communication protocols becomes essential. One of the most popular protocols meeting these demands is MQTT (Message Queuing Telemetry Transport).

Broadband Power Line (BPL)

Broadband Power Line (BPL)

Broadband Powerline Technology (BPL), also known as Powerline Communication (PLC), represents a revolutionary approach to data transmission, leveraging the existing electrical power infrastructure to deliver broadband internet connectivity.

Wireless MBus (WMBus)

Wireless MBus (WMBus)

In an era defined by connectivity and data-driven decision-making, the need for efficient and reliable metering solutions has never been greater. Enter Wireless M-Bus (Meter-Bus) technology, a versatile and robust platform designed to revolutionize remote meter reading and data communication in utility management systems.

IEC62056-21 (for Electricity Meters)

IEC62056-21 (for Electricity Meters)

IEC 62056-21 is an international standard for communication with electricity meters. Developed by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), this protocol standardizes the way data is exchanged between meters and various devices or systems, ensuring interoperability and efficient data management.

DLMS/COSEM (for Electricity Meters)

DLMS/COSEM (for Electricity Meters)

DLMS/COSEM (Device Language Message Specification / Companion Specification for Energy Metering) is the global standard for smart energy metering. It provides a highly secure, interoperable framework for reading and managing energy data across diverse utility networks.

P1 Companion Standard (for Electricity Meters)

P1 Companion Standard (for Electricity Meters)

Smart energy meters have become essential in monitoring and controlling energy usage. To facilitate better integration, communication, and functionality of these smart meters, standards are crucial. One such standard, particularly relevant in Europe, is the P1 Companion Standard.

Modbus RTU is a widely recognized and utilized communication protocol in the field of industrial automation. Developed by Modicon (now Schneider Electric) in 1979, it was designed to facilitate communication between various electronic devices, primarily programmable logic controllers (PLCs).

Modbus TCP, also known as Modbus TCP/IP, is a widely adopted communication protocol in the industrial automation sector. It was developed to enable Modbus communication over Ethernet networks, combining the reliability and simplicity of the Modbus protocol with the versatility of Ethernet.

LoRa RF Communication

LoRa RF Communication

LoRa stands for Long Range and is a proprietary wireless modulation technique developed by Semtech. Essentially, LoRa is the physical layer, or the hardware, that allows long-range communication between devices.

M-Bus (Meter-Bus) is a robust European standard specifically designed for the remote reading of utility meters, such as electricity, gas, water, and heat. It utilizes a simple, polarity-independent two-wire system that transmits both data and power over long distances, making it highly cost-effective and immune to industrial noise.