IEC 62056-61-2006 PDF
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St IEC 62056-61-2006
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Ст IEC 62056-61-2006
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Full title and description
St IEC 62056-61-2006 — Electricity metering data exchange: Part 61 — Communication profiles and requirements for meter reading and data transfer. This standard defines the functional objectives, general communication profiles and implementation guidance used for exchanging metering data between electricity meters and external systems, as part of the IEC 62056 family of standards for meter data exchange.
Abstract
This document (St IEC 62056-61-2006) is a part of the IEC 62056 series dealing with data exchange for meter reading, tariff and load control. It provides a specification of communication profiles, general requirements for data structures, conformance principles and recommended implementation practices intended to ensure interoperable exchange of meter data. The standard targets reliable, deterministic transfer of metering information and supports common use cases such as local reading, automated meter reading (AMR) and integration with head-end systems.
General information
- Status: Published technical standard (adoption year 2006)
- Publication date: 2006
- Publisher: International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)
- ICS / categories: Electricity metering and data exchange — ICS 33.200 (electricity measurement and transmission)
- Edition / version: 1st edition (2006)
- Number of pages: Approximately 28–40 pages (typical for a part-format IEC publication)
Scope
The scope of St IEC 62056-61-2006 covers communication profiles and associated requirements for exchanging electricity metering data. It specifies the objectives and the expected behavior of interfaces used for reading meter registers, transferring load profiles, time-stamped events and configuration parameters. The part is intended to be used together with other parts of the IEC 62056 series that define lower-layer protocols, object models and conformance tests, providing a coherent framework to achieve interoperable meter-to-system communications.
Key topics and requirements
- Definition of communication profiles for meter reading (local and remote) and for integration with head-end systems.
- Requirements for data structures and naming conventions to support consistent meter object identification.
- General rules for timing, message sequencing and reliable transfer of time-stamped metering data.
- Security and access control considerations appropriate to meter data exchange (authentication, access classes and read/write controls).
- Conformance and interoperability guidance for implementers and test laboratories.
- Recommendations for coexistence with related communication technologies and for migration paths.
Typical use and users
St IEC 62056-61-2006 is intended for metering equipment manufacturers, utility communications engineers, system integrators, test and certification laboratories, and standards bodies. Typical uses include specifying communication behavior for smart meters, designing meter reading applications (local handhelds, AMR/AMI head-end systems), writing firmware implementing metering communication profiles, and developing conformance test plans.
Related standards
Key related publications include other parts of the IEC 62056 series (which cover object models, application layer specifics and physical/link layer profiles), standards and specifications from the DLMS/COSEM community that implement the IEC 62056 model, and complementary standards for field-bus and utility communications. Implementers should consult adjacent IEC 62056 parts and any national adoptions or amendments that apply in their market.
Keywords
IEC 62056, meter data exchange, electricity metering, communication profiles, AMR, AMI, DLMS/COSEM (related family), conformance, metering communications, meter reading.
FAQ
Q: What is this standard?
A: St IEC 62056-61-2006 is a part of the IEC 62056 family and addresses communication profiles and general requirements for exchanging electricity metering data between meters and external systems.
Q: What does it cover?
A: It covers communication profiles, data structure conventions, timing and sequencing rules, basic security/access considerations, and guidance on ensuring interoperability and conformance with other parts of the IEC 62056 series.
Q: Who typically uses it?
A: Meter manufacturers, utilities, system integrators, testing and certification bodies, and standards developers use this part when designing, implementing or validating meter communication solutions.
Q: Is it current or superseded?
A: This specific part was published in 2006. Users should verify whether a later amendment or a newer edition exists in their jurisdiction or through the IEC/ national standards body before relying on it for new developments or procurement.
Q: Is it part of a series?
A: Yes. It is one part of the IEC 62056 series (Data exchange for meter reading, tariff and load control), which contains multiple parts addressing object models, application layers, lower-layer protocols and conformance testing.
Q: What are the key keywords?
A: Meter data exchange, communication profile, IEC 62056, electricity metering, AMR, AMI, DLMS/COSEM (related), conformance, interoperability.