What is BS EN 50491-12-1-Interface between CEM and resource manager about?
BS EN 50491-12-1 discusses general requirements for Home and Building Electronic Systems (HBES) and Building Automation and Control Systems (BACS).
BS EN 50491-12-1 specifies general requirements and architecture of an application layer interface between the Customer Energy Manager (CEM) and Smart Devices (SD) operating within the smart grid premises-side system (i.e. home or building but not industrial premises).
Note: BS EN 50491-12-1 does not include requirements for:
- Safety, EMC
- Data security; it is assumed that the underlying protocols will take the data security aspect into account
- Special equipment (e.g. legacy heat pumps) with a direct physical connection to the grid, as such equipment bypasses the CEM and is not HBES/BACS enabled (covered by other standards than the BS EN 50491 series)
Who is BS EN 50491-12-1-Interface between CEM and resource manager for?
BS EN 50491-12-1 on smart grids is useful for:
- Smart grid manufacturing industry
- HBES and BACS designers, vendors and installers
- Smart grid software providers
- SD manufacturers
- Home automation service providers
Why should you use BS EN 50491-12-1-Interface between CEM and resource manager?
Traditional electricity networks make use of a primarily one-way flow of energy and communication from the generator to the consumer via the transmission and distribution systems. Although there is some monitoring and control of equipment in the transmission and distribution systems, there is no communication with, or control of, consumer equipment. Today we are faced with an increase of energy consumption. One significant way to cope with the increased energy consumption without increasing CO2 production is to use more renewable energy resources.
BS EN 50491-12-1 provides best industry guidance on Smart Grid Architecture Model (SGAM), and relates to Customer Premise Domain, the Process to Field Zones and Communication, Information and Function Interoperability Layers.
BS EN 50491-12-1 provides requirements for application layer interface within the smart grid premises which can efficiently integrate the behaviour and actions of all users connected to it, in order to ensure power systems are economically efficient and sustainable. As a result, you can optimize energy consumption, production and storage within the premises. Additionally, resource managers can also manage energy flexibility of a logical group of devices or a single device, more efficiently. Adopting best industry requirements and architecture can also enhance reliability and credibility for your products and services.
