ZIGBEE, IEEE 802.15.4 AND ADVANCED METERING INFRASTRUCTURE

摘要

When developing comprehensive business case models for advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) systems, utilities require that technology supporting two-way, 'always on' connectivity is provided, that the system must extend beyond just metering endpoints to include utility specific devices - such as whole house disconnect and transformer monitoring - and that it allows access to home area network (HAN) devices. Utilities have also identified the benefits of open technology and are always consciously trying to use existing or planned infrastructure such as Internet Protocol (IP)-based backbone networks across multiple applications.