What is PD IEC TR 62056-52 – DLMS server management about?
DLMS/COSEM is the global standard for energy & water-smart management, advanced control, and innovative utility meter data exchange. It specifies an object-oriented data model, an application layer protocol, and media-specific communication profiles.
BS EN 62056 is a European Standard series that discusses electricity metering and data exchange for meter reading, tariff, and load control.
PD IEC TR 62056-52 is the 52nd part of the BS EN 62056 series and provides all the information specific to the management DLMS Server of the protocols described in IEC 62056-31, IEC 62056-41, and IEC 62056-51. This Server remains in conformity with the DLMS model (see IEC 61334-4-41) in all respects, and differs only by
- The fact that it is mandatory for all real equipment accessible by these protocols
- Its predefined address in the form of a particular Service Access Point (TSAP="0000000000" B) of the Transport sublayer of the Application layer described in IEC 62056-51
This Server can thus be characterized as a VDE “communication protocols management DLMS Server” in a companion specification whose presentation conventions are consistent with the ASN.1 1) standard.
Who is PD IEC TR 62056-52 - DLMS server management for?
PD IEC TR 62056-52 DLMS server management is relevant to:
- Electric supply meter device manufacturers
- Power distribution and transmission companies
- Utility companies
- Local authorities
- Regulatory bodies
- Quality control and testing personnel
- Engineers
Why should you use PD IEC TR 62056-52 - DLMS server management?
COSEM includes a set of specifications that defines the transport and application layers of the DLMS protocol that are of significance to the successful large-scale rollouts of systems such as smart metering systems that contain a large number of end devices.
PD IEC TR 62056-52 walks you through service and protocol specifications required for secure data exchange within smart utility meters and similar devices as messages between the end devices/meters may need to be transported to the applications of utilities, energy service providers, and similar organizations through a number of devices and the communication links between them. Therefore, PD IEC TR 62056-52 can contribute to providing application-level, end-to-end security that ensures confidentiality, authenticity, and proof of origin between the endpoints.
Thus, by complying with PD IEC TR 62056-52 guidelines, you can ensure safe interoperability and system integration with efficient data exchange between devices.
