The G3-PLC Alliance and the DLMS User Association to extend capabilities and drive innovation
The G3-PLC Alliance and the DLMS User Association have signed a liaison agreement to revise and improve the DLMS/COSEM PLC profile for G3-PLC networks reflecting the upcoming publication of the new version of the G3-PLC specification by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
Additionally, the two organisations will work together to extend capabilities for multi-commodity AMI and IOT applications using the DLMS application protocol and data model over G3-PLC Hybrid PLC&RF networks.
Cédric Lavenu, EDF R&D and head of the technical working group in the G3-PLC Alliance, said: “With nearly 100 members and over 80 million G3-PLC products in operation in more than 30 countries worldwide, the G3-PLC is the most adopted powerline communications standard that enables the smart grid vision.
“DLMS is the leading interoperability protocol worldwide. Of course, there has been a DLMS G3-PLC companion specification for a long time. Now that we have formalised the relationship between both organisations, important work areas include revising the G3-PLC interface classes to reflect the new version of the G3-PLC specification which will soon be published by ITU and which will incorporate the G3-PLC Hybrid PLC&RF solution.”
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Using DLMS over the G3-PLC Hybrid PLC&RF communication standard opens up new use cases as it extends the connectivity of G3-PLC to RF-only devices. The hybrid profile will provide an efficient and cost-effective solution for many applications, including real time monitoring of critically important data operations in both energy and water management. This will allow utilities and operators to develop new services integrated into smart homes, buildings, industries and even cities.
Sergio Lazzarotto, President & Executive Director of DLMS UA, added: “As DLMS further expands its global footprint, we are enthusiastic about the Liaison Agreement with the G3-PLC Alliance.
“The extension of the DLMS/COSEM G3-PLC to a hybrid PLC & RF profile will open new possibilities for users of DLMS/COSEM over G3-PLC networks.”
The DLMS User Association is a non-profit organisation and a leading voice internationally in strategic energy management interoperability development and certification. Our mission is to foster member collaboration, drive innovation through standardization and deliver world-leading specifications and certification programmes that support interchangeable devices and secure data exchange. Recognised by major international standardisation bodies, over 300 members currently use DLMS specifications in the IoT, e-mobility, smart grid and smart metering segments.
