What is PD CEN/TR 17167-communication system for meters about?
PD CEN/TR 17167 discusses the communication system for meters.  DLMS based communication is implemented in meters are independent on the communication medium. By the use of DLMS/COSEM protocol, we can establish a communication with Energy Meter through DLMS protocol and access meter data using TCP/IP based communication media.
PD CEN/TR 17167 contains additional information to the requirements determined in EN 13757-2, EN 13757-3, and EN 13757–7, in particular examples for the implementation, datagram examples secured by security mechanism of part 7, and additional non-normative requirements beyond meter communication itself.
Who is PD CEN/TR 17167-communication system for meters for?
PD CEN/TR 17167 on communication system for meters is useful for:
- Meter manufacturers
- Utility providers
- Electrical engineers
Why should you use PD CEN/TR 17167-communication system for meters?
PD CEN/TR 17167 concentrates on meter communication. The meter communicates with one (or occasionally several) fixed or mobile communication partners which again might be part of a private or public network. These further communication systems might use the same or other application layer protocols, security, privacy, authentication, and management methods.
To facilitate common communication systems for CEN-meters (e.g. gas, water, thermal energy meters and heat cost allocators) and for electricity meters, in PD CEN/TR 17167 occasionally electricity meters are mentioned. All these references are for information only and are not standard requirements. The definition of communication standards for electricity meters (possibly by a reference to CEN standards) remains solely in the responsibility of CENELEC
PD CEN/TR 17167 belongs to a series of parts of EN 13757, which covers communication systems for meters and remote reading of meters. PD CEN/TR 17167 provides you with additional information that helps you in a better understanding of the requirements mentioned in the EN 13757 series.
