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Forecast robotron*e predict Load Curve Analysis robotron*e profiler and Visualisation robotron*e com Robotron Energy Market Suite Market Communication AMR robotron*e collect robotron*e smart MDM EDM- Kern core Incident Management robotron*sea robotron*wpm Management of Switching Processes robotron*e count EDM Grid EDM Sales robotron*e sales robotron*e~smart Smart Metering for all market participants Contract Management System Data Warehouse robotron*e contract robotron*e DWH The Robotron solution robotron*e smart serves as an integral, freely scalable MDM system which perfectly realizes Smart Metering processes. This software solution is adapted to specific requirements in a way that it can easily be integrated into the system landscape of grid operators, metering point operators, metering service providers as well as suppliers. The solution serves as a central data hub with freely scalable modules for efficient data acquisition, management and processing. Furthermore, it guarantees seamless, consistent and efficient communication with other modules of the Robotron Energy Market Suite. robotron*e smart as a fully integrated solution covers the entire process chain of Meter Data Management (MDM) from the meter up to data provision for billing purposes and market partners. As a result of the modular structure individual functional modules are optimally combined within the existing system landscape. The fully automated data collection monitors the completeness of data and activates subsequent readout mechanism if required. Besides latest metering systems all common meters/modems/gateways as well as data loggers independent of manufacturer are supported. As a result of a suitable interface head-end-systems of various manufacturers can be linked at any time. Besides configurable interfaces for billing the automated exchange of master and energy data with market partners within an integrated system solution is enabled through modules for market communication and configurable switching process management. The highly efficient time series management in combination with automated processing and export of data guarantees a successful realization of upcoming Smart Metering projects. Flexible customization of processes through a configurable workflow tool as well as high-performance and intelligent monitoring possibilities ensure efficient system operation. emobility Energy storage Market partner SCADA system App/Web portal Virtual market place Protocol converter robotron*e smart robotron*e collect Gateway Head-end-system robotron*switchingserver MDM core (time series management, VEE plausibility check etc.) Billing Hardware security module Device management Installation, Configuration WFM Workforce management Market partner
Smart Metering intelligent technology and innovative services Smart Metering implies measuring and managing energy use in an intelligent manner. This applies not only to billing-relevant consumption data but also to information about energy flows and the status of the energy network. Innovative metering systems offer secure channels for controlling individual components within intelligent energy networks (Smart Grid). Besides timely collection and analysis of meter data Smart Metering with robotron*e smart allows intelligent control of generation and consumption components. At this stage the universal head-end-system robotron*switchingserver ideally combines both aspects and perfectly integrates existing infrastructures. Optimization of change processes, improvement of billing cycles Asset management and parameterization Smart Home Support Smart Metering is the basis of Smart Grid functionalities (e.g. processing of power qualitity data) Fully automated data collection and processing, pricing Intelligent IT solutions complete the concept of Smart Metering. The MDM system robotron*e smart is the perfect solution for collecting and processing of any available mass data. Essential elements are: Energy storage management (electromobility, decentralized generation) Visualization of consumption data, value-added services Highly automated meter data collection (AMR) via all common communication channels Support of latest security requirements (in particular according to BSI protection profiles, technical guidelines and ISO27001) Integration of any typical remote readable meter and new Smart Metering systems within one system solution vendor-independent High-performance device management, synchronization with external asset management systems (EAM) Managing and tracking firmware updates and device parameterization Highly efficient time series management with automated plausibility checks and substitute value generation (VEE Validating Editing Estimating) Fully automated and configurable calculation module Customer Internet Portal (CIP) solution for consumption data visualization Fully automated, intercompany data exchange (IDE) market-compliant meter and master data exchange via EDIFACT formats and/or ebix Change process management for a simple configuration of automated market-compliant change processes Profile management (creation and administration of communication, evaluation and tariff profiles)
MDM Monitoring, Reporting robotron*e smart Time server (PTB) AMR meter Technical completeness check Device/Asset management Sub CA Root CA Subsequent data collection Profiles Residential C&I (Commercial and Industrial) HES Headend system Workflow management Data plausibility Validating, Editing, Estimating (VEE) Calculation Volume (gas) MDM/EDM core Meter data Certificates Raw data Market data Archiving Interfaces M DU S ERP billing MaCo Conversion factors Meter points Historization App/ Web portal robotron*e smart the MDM solution for consumption metering and innovative metering systems Smart Metering affects all market roles Smart Metering affects metering point operators, grid operators as well as suppliers. Each specific market role may use resulting synergies. MPO Metering point operator MSP Metering service provider FA Framework agreement SFA Supplier framework agreement DSO Distribution system operator MPO/MSP MPO contract MPO/MSP FA DSO SFA Supplier Metering agreement Grid utilization contract Connection user Metering point SFA Gateway Meter
Metering point operator The metering point operator must offer metering devices which reflect the actual energy consumption and the actual TOU to the customer. With robotron*e smart, metering data can be collected, prepared according to specifications and communicated to the relevant market partner. The integrated device management offers the management of device parameters including device firmware and at the same time enables parameterization independent from the meter manufacturer. Automated synchronization of device master data and external systems simplifies data administration and allows the comprehensibility of the entire device history. Besides administration of parameters of individual meter devices and additional equipment the device management module also includes the administration of the entire metering point topology which results in faster and better service. Optimized features for device installation and change processes as well as the direct connection with workforce management systems support the roll-out of devices. A configurable customer internet portal solution is also offered by Robotron. Within each individual company layout, previously collected metering data are visualized in a convenient manner. Meter data management MDM system Head-end-system HES PKI (Public Key Infrastructure) HSM (Hardware Security Module) CA (Certified Authority) Smart Meter AMR robotron*e collect Device management Communication control Market communication robotron*e com Change process management robotron*wpm Monitoring, BI robotron*e DWH EDM/MDM Basis Time series management Raw data backup Historization Data preparation Validation, Editing, Estimation (VEE) Calculations Customer Web portal Master data Contract management M D U S Customer EMP External market partner Billing Business applications e.g. SAP Grid operator Grid operators may be subject to requirements of a metering point operator/metering service provider. Implementing robotron*e smart, Smart Grid functionalities are provided which are concerned with managing and controlling decentralized feeders and loads as well as integrating SCADA systems. The module robotron*switchingserver complements the MDM system with a highly efficient head-end-system and may be perfectly integrated as stand-alone element into existing infrastructures. Serving as a communication hub it offers routing functionalities of meter and control data between different systems and/ or market partners. It is the task of the headend-system to bidirectional exchange control commands and status information between the control system of the external market partner and the CLS device. Typical SCADA systems for instance could serve as controlling units. Essential information about status and/or quality of the grid is delivered towards the grid control unit. Integrated automated conversion of communication protocols connects existing infrastructures with system landscapes from various Smart Meter and Smart Grid areas.
Suppliers Based on changes in the German Energy Industry Act (EnWG) dated 25 October 2008, it is necessary for suppliers to provide variable load-based or time-of-use tariffs since the end of 2010. Synergies arise in particular from integrating metering point operation. With robotron*e smart, existing system landscapes can be enhanced or the system can be implemented as an independent solution. The provision of metering data via Web portal is just as possible as the provision of data with robotron*e profiler. Latest requirements are fulfilled due to various features such as the definition and administration of tariff profiles, the determination of tariff products and the possibility of downstream tariffing. Customer Internet Portal (CIP) By integrating the Customer Internet Portal, metering data can easily and automatically be visualized. Among others, the following basic functionalities are available: Display of meter counter values/meter status Display of explicit monthly consumptions Display of current day values Display of interval data (load profiles) with selection of periods and/or time frames Calculation of CO2 consumption Calculation of electricity and gas costs Calculation of forecasted annual consumption Calculation of trends Comparison with relevant customer groups Energy saving advices Display and analyzing options for raw data (e.g. signature verification) Furthermore, Meter Readings can be initiated via Web portal. This way, it is possible to obtain current power consumption of households in a customer-controlled manner. In order to optimize processes, it is possible to retrieve on-demand data during login.
robotron*webportal The fast and progressive development of terminals and mobile devices also encourages EDM customers to look for new methods and ways to manage their business processes. Particular attention is given to the provision of EDM functionalities and the availability of information nearly in real time. With this perception Robotron has redesigned its web portal solution. The all new robotron*webportal meets with its modular character and the responsive design the latest requirements of the customers. It offers a big variety of combinable module configurations to map different processes for various target groups (e.g. tariff customers, external market participants, chain stores etc.). Beside the standard features such as consumption analysis, creation of operating figures, target monitoring and mapping of location or organizational structures also EDM processes can be selected and executed through the portal. Tariff customers Dashboard with individually configurable widgets Administration and displaying of load profiles & operating figures Chain stores Interactive map to administer store locations External market participants Displaying of utility customers Creation and listing of final EDM/MDM operating figures EDM customers Offer calculation Customer pricing Mapping of single store locations or entire regions
Desktop view Mobile view Additional features are: Web portal login dialog management via the Robotron back end system permitting an unlimited amount of user (e.g. tenants, admins, specialized employees) Commodity and OBIS code independent processing of meter data Graphical display of metered values and load profiles (zoom & drag, pinch to zoom etc.) in any time period including analysis options; data export via PDF document Display of metered values in table form; data export as CSV file Support of mobile devices (ios, Android, Windows tablets and smartphones) Messaging system to individually contact the different web portal user Administration of metering point or watch lists (e.g. favorites) Storage option for evaluations Implemented security measurements according to OWASP guidelines (OWASP Testing Guide v4)
Additional modules from the Robotron Energy Market Suite With respect to fully integratable additional solutions such as change process management and market communication the system is perfectly enhanced and this reflects the whole process chain starting with meter data collection up to data transfer towards other market partners. Switching process management with robotron*wpm Legal requirements as well as process and format regulations for market processes in the energy industry are subject to constant changes. This is expected to continue in the future due to efforts to increase the automation level. The dynamic of standardization processes require constant further development of supporting IT systems which demands high flexibility of automation mechanisms and integration ability of the solution into business processes. The adaptability of automated processes through a configurable workflow manager tool guarantees the required flexibility. Feeder Consumer Connection user Switching MPO/MSP Start MPO/MSP Metering point change Troubleshooting Metering point operator (MPO) MPO old MPO new Distribution system operator (DSO) Finish MPO/MSP Termination MPO/MSP Rescission Request and provision of meter data Master data changes Metering service provider (MSP) MSP old MPO new Device exchange Business data request Supplier Device transfer MPO/MSP billing
Market communication with robotron*comcenter robotron*comcenter serves as an intercompany data exchange platform for market communication. Central focus lies on controlling and logging of data flows from and/or to different applications. The solution offers a number of research possibilities and provides conversion tools with the purpose of monitoring the EDIFACT data exchange as well as the integration of internal systems. Different processes of the robotron*comcenter allow applications to retrieve emails and/or files, to convert files and safe meta-information for research purposes within the database of the robotron*comcenter. In that regard, it is optimally integrated within robotron*e smart. EDIFACT mailboxes robotron*e count database Mailbox for 1:1 market communication Directories on internal file servers robotron*comcenter Directories on internal file servers for manual processing/modulation Internal mailboxes or directories for import to peripheral systems Peripheral systems
System integration As integrated solution robotron*e smart is able to cover the entire MDM process chain within one out-of-the-box solution. Individual functional blocks of the system perfectly fit into existing system landscapes via open interfaces. This way existing systems can simply and cost-efficiently be enhanced through additional modules to fulfill the latest requirements. Besides BSI conform meter data reception acc. to specific security requirements the universal headend-system robotron*comcenter enables plausibility check and subsequent data collection via market communication with an external gateway administrator. Existing systems for meter data processing are perfectly supported when fulfilling the communication of today and tomorrow as well as all security requirements. It enables an easier entrance into the world of new and intelligent Smart Meter systems.
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