Oncor AMS to IBM Innovation Cafe Nov 2009

Advanced Metering System (AMS)
Innovation Cafe
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Jonathan Pettit, P.E.
November 12 2009
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Oncor Electric Delivery

Oncor AMS Profile
• 27,000 square miles of territory
• 3.1 million meters
• 81 customers (Retail Electric Providers –REP)
( )

~ 630 miles

~ 390 miles

• AMS Deployment 2008 – 2012
• 3.4 million AMS meters by 2012
• Current count is more than 400,000 AMS meters

Oncor Electric Delivery 2

Smart Texas Overview

Smart Texas is Oncor’s initiative to transform Texas’s electric
Oncor s Texas s
transmission and distribution network into the most technologically
advanced grid in the nation by 2012. Smart Texas includes Smart Grid
and its advanced meter component, AMS.

Smart Grid AMS

 Definition: Advanced meters and the
 Definition: Transmission and
associated hardware and software,
distribution of electricity using a
communications systems, and
robust network of two-way
information technology systems
communications, advanced sensors,
i ti d d
and distributed computers  Purpose: Provide timely access to
consumption data, enabling consumers
 Purpose: Improve the efficiency,
to make informed choices about energy
reliability, and safety of power delivery
use and reduce their energy costs
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Smart Grid

Communications Applications
 Satellite  Distribution Management
 Radio Frequency (RF) System (DMS)
 Fiber  Outage Management
 Cellular System (OMS)
S t
 Broadband Over Power Line (BPL)  Supervisory Control and
 Power Line Carrier (PLC) Data Acquisition (SCADA)
 Pager  Mobile Workforce
Substation Management (MWM)
 Monitoring
g  Meter Data Management
 Control System (MDMS)
 Supervisory Control and  Transmission Management
Data Acquisition (SCADA) System (TMS)
 Web Portal
System Monitoring Distribution Automation
 Voltage  Intelligent Switching
 Outage  Capacitor Control

Advanced Metering Market Support
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 Billing  Interval Reads
 Remote Sensing  Demand Response
 Home Area Network (HAN)  Retail Communication


AMS Background “…put information and control
into the hands of the consumer,
Oncor s
Oncor’s AMS initiative has evolved as a with integrated technologies that
enable individuals to obtain timely
result of PUC regulations: information on energy use, manage
their own consumption patterns
and reduce costs.” – PUC

Oncor launches its automated meter reading initiative and begins
2005 replacing traditional meters with automated meters.

The Public Utilities Commission of Texas (PUC) adopts its advanced
2007 meter ruling, including specific technical and functional requirements
for meters.
meters
Oncor’s automated meters are not compliant with the PUC’s new
regulations and as a result, Oncor revises its automated meter reading
initiative to become an advanced metering system that is PUC-compliant.

The PUC approves Oncor’s AMS program filing, including a surcharge to
2008 recover implementation costs.


Smart Meters are not…


What an Advanced Metering System is now…

• Provides 15 minute interval data available on a historic “day after”
basis
 Approximately 3000 reads per month vs. a historic 1 read per
month
• Demand side management opportunities
 Ability to provide time-of-use signals to customers
 Control of selected appliances and equipment via a home area
network (HAN) using ZigBee SmartEnergy profile
 Provide energy consumption information to consumers via in-
home monitors

Oncor Electric Delivery 7 7

What an Advanced Metering System is now…
(con t)
(con’t)

•Ability to remotely disconnect/reconnect customers
 Enables pre-paid retail pricing
pre paid
 Eliminates safety issues of employees
• Ability to get “on demand readings of customer meters
on demand”
• Ability to provide a loss of voltage signal to the distribution system
 Provides data to outage monitoring system
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 Coordinates with distribution automation
• Provides a common AMS web portal for customer, REP, or
authorized third party, with access to customer data


AMS Benefits

AMS:
 Supports energy conservation strategies with increased system
functionalities
 Provides an environment for consumers to make informed decisions
about their energy consumption
 Improves the overall reliability and efficiency of our system
 Creates new opportunities for consumers and REPs
 Delivers an infrastructure that facilitates the partnership with REPs in
providing customer choice and a high-quality service standard


AMS Program Components

In-home Monitors
for Low-income Radio Frequency (RF) Mesh
Customers and Back Haul Networks

AMS
MAXIMO
LCIS

HEAD
END AMS
ODS

MDMS AMS

IT Infrastructure, Customer Education Program,
Integration, and Including the
Internal Web Portal Mobile Experience Center (MEC)

Smart Meter Texas Portal
for Consumers and REPs Advanced Meter Installation
and Provisioning


Metering Technology Evolution

Traditional Watt-Hour Meter Automated Meter (AMR) Advanced Meter (AMS)
• 1920’s technology • 1980’s technology • 2009 Technology
• Electromechanical design • Microprocessor Based • Microprocessor Based
• “Billing Meter” • Automates meter reading • Two Way Communication
• Recorded total function • 15 minute interval data
consumption for monthly • Typically One Way • Home Area Network
billing Communication • “Energy Management Device”
• Accurate • One hour interval data • Remote Disconnect Switch
• Reliable • Low Data Bandwidth • High Data Bandwidth


AMS Smart Meters
 Fully compliant with PUC regulations for
advanced metering systems
 Remotely activated disconnects/reconnects
 Remote upgradability that eliminates onsite
firmware and hardware changes
 Advanced functions recorded on the meter (e g demand
(e.g., demand,
time of use, outage and restoration, load profile, voltage,
and service quality measurements)
 Three distinct functions:
– Metrology module for metering functions
– Communication module for integrated, two-way communication
with the RF Mesh network
– ZigBee-certified HAN module for communication with the HAN
 Meter data stored for a minimum of 35 days
 Built-in fraud detection

How Do They Work?

 Utilize radio frequency (RF) communication networks
 Record energy use at the premise and transmit the meter data to
the consumer’s HAN and to Oncor’s RF Mesh network
 Provide 15-minute interval data to consumers and REPs
 Give REPs ability to directly interact with the customer’s meter,
including:
– Getting on-demand reads
– Sending messages/control signals such as prepay and
peak pricing notifications


Smart Meter Displays

The meter display shows important information about the meter’s status
meter s status.

Segment Check
 Left three digits show “000” and right
digits show “88 8 8 8 8”
88.8.8.8.8
 Meter is checking to make sure that LCD
segments in the display are working
properly

Total kWh
 Left three digits show “001”
 Right digits show the total kilowatt hours
used since the meter was installed

MAX kW
 Left three digits show “020”
 Right digits show the maximum amount
of kilowatts used at one time

Service Disconnect Switch Status
 Left three digits show “OPN” or “CLS”
 OPN (Open) means power is not being
delivered to the consumer
 CLS (Closed) means power is being
delivered to the consumer


AMS Communication Networks
Home Area Network

In-Home Display Smart Appliances

RF Mesh Network
900 MHz

Backhaul Network
Satellite, microwave,
cellular, fiber,
cellular fiber and
wide area network

Repeaters/Routers Back Office
 Mounted on utility poles and street lights Collectors
 Approximately 36 per collector  Mounted on 70 ft. concrete poles
 Approximately 9,000  Four antennas on the top, and
a control panel and backhaul
communication box at the base
 Normally l
N ll located i substations,
t d in b t ti
within substation fence
 Approximately 250

IT
Advanced Meters
Systems
 Installed in residential and commercial premises
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 Meter-to-meter communication
 Approximately 378 per repeater/router
 Approximately 3.4 million


RF Repeater/Router

Receives meter data from the smart meter via
the RF Mesh network and forwards meter data
to the appropriate collector:
 I t ll d and identified by GPS coordinates
Installed d id tifi d b di t
 Radio antenna points down
 Serial number and Oncor logo visible
from below
 Considered “low power” and not a hazard
to work near
 Equipped with internal battery backup—
can operate up to 8 hours without power
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RF Repeater/Router Locations

 Normally mounted on street lights and utility poles
 “Extended height” routers for rural areas with low meter density
 Alternate design for pedestal mounts for neighborhoods with
underground electricity

Mounted on utility pole Mounted on street light


RF Collector

Receives meter signals from the repeaters/routers via the RF Mesh
and transmits them to the Command Center via the Backhaul network:
 Contain head end radios and backhaul
communications for the AMS network
i ti f th t k
Antenna
 Mounted on 70 ft. concrete poles
 Four RF Mesh antennas on top
 Locked control panel and backhaul
communication box at the base
Backhaul Communication Box

Control Panel

Top of Collector Pole

Inside of Control Panel

Base of Collector Pole

RF Collector Locations

 Normally located at substations within the substation fence
substations,
 Exceptions for areas with low meter density or limited bandwidth

Collector Takeout Point View of Collector Within View of Collector Located
at Substation the Substation Fence Outside of Substation


IT Infrastructure and Integration in Progress

• S
Significant IT system development and integration to meet 2009
f
commitments
• IBM is the integration team
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• Concurrent Projects
• AMS Interfaces (almost 100)
• Maximo (replaced FMIS for meter asset information)
• Ecologic Analytics Meter Data Management System (MDMS)
• Landis & Gyr Command Center (Head End)
• AMS Security
• Redefining Business Processes (new and old)
• Meter to Back Office, Field Operations, Network Operations
• A t
Automation of many manual processes
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Smart Meter Texas Portal - Functionality

Meter Interval Usage Demand Response

HAN Messages Settlement

Meter Attributes Pricing

Customer Premise Text Messaging

Meter Provisioning Presentment


Smart Meter Texas Portal – Customer
Presentment


Smart Meter Texas Portal –
Future Concepts

• C
Consumer
• Pricing Signals
• Time-Of-Use
• Pay As You Go
• Real-Time Load Management

• ERCOT
• Consolidation With Existing Load Settlement Processes
• Governance Of Existing Smart Meter Texas Portal
• Governance And Integration With Respect To Future Project Initiatives
• Enhancing Smart Meter Texas Portal Concept To Support Third-Party Aggregators
And REP Service Providers


Smart Meter Texas Portal –
Future Concepts – (con’t)

• R t il El t i P
Retail Electric Providers (REP )
id (REPs)
• Development Of Additional Pricing Options
• Implementation Of New Products Associated With The Home Area Network

• TDSPs
• Integration of AMS With Other SmartGrid Initiatives
• Outage Management Systems
• Distribution Automation
• Distribution Management Systems (SCADA)
• Distribution Planning Activities
• Support Of Future Initiatives Beyond Smart Energy Profile 1.0


Conduct a Thorough Customer and Stakeholder
Education Program

Focus will be on benefits Target audiences Campaign emphasizes
to the individual: include: interactive touch/feel

 Putting control in the  End use customers  Solid outreach program
hands of consumer  Retail electric aimed to promote
 Ability to have positive providers understanding of AMS
impact on environment  Local and state  Host local site events
officials across Oncor system to
 Community-based educate general public
outreach groups

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Oncor’s SMART TEXAS Program and Mobile
Experience Center
• Mobile Experience Center – part of Oncor’s customer education
• MEC will visit communities corresponding to AMS rollout (pre & post)
• Regulatory and Legislative visits
• Other venues include:
 Selected sponsorships
 State Fair of Texas, East Texas State Fair, Dallas Home & Garden Show
 See www.oncor.com for schedule under Technology & Reliability
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Smart Texas Ready to Go To Our Communities


18-Wheel Trailer Transforms On Arrival
To Become Mobile Experience Center


Smart Texas Uses Videos and Interactive Kiosks
To Learn About Energy Control


Customer Education


Oncor’s Plans Include Ways to Enable
Consumers to Make an Impact Soon
 Surcharge will include funding in-
home monitors to low income or hard
to reach consumers
 Studies have shown that merely providing
consumers with real time feedback can have
up to a 5% impact on consumption

 For those that attend the local
events, Oncor will give away Compact
Fluorescent Lamps
 Monthly savings from replacing one 100 W
incandescent bulb with a CFL will fund the
surcharge


Home Area Network (HAN)

• Engineering Prototypes
have been successfully
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field tested
• Commercial products
p
are not available … yet


AMS Process

A cohesive four step business process frames the complex AMS
cohesive, four-step
infrastructure of advanced meters, hardware, software, communications
systems, and meter information networks.

1 2 3 4
Read the Collect the
C Validate the Transmit the
Meter Meter Data Meter Data Meter Data

The advanced meter Oncor’s RF Mesh and Oncor’s back-office Oncor sends the meter
records energy use Back Haul networks systems check the data to ERCOT, REPs,
at the premise and collect the meter data meter data for and consumers for
transmits the meter and send it to Oncor’s accuracy and market settlement,
data to the back-office systems. completeness. billing, account
consumer’s HAN and management, and
to Oncor’s network. monitoring of
p
personal energy use.
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Deployment Rollout

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AMS Implementation Partners

Business Operations,
Operations Advanced Metering System
Project Management, (Meters, Repeaters,
and Meter Deployment and Collectors)

Development and Integration Systems D
S t Development
l t
of Legacy Systems, and and Integration, and
Systems Operational Support AMS Maximo

MDMS Design Network Integration
and Installation and Support

Enterprise Service Bus
Development and Integration


For More Information

 www.oncor.com

 www.smarttexas.com

• www.twitter.com/smarttexas

 Oncor & Oncor Smart Texas

 jonathan.pettit@oncor.com


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