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Grid IQ AMI P2MP

Grid Connectivity for Smart Metering, Distribution
Monitoring and Sensing Applications
The Grid IQ Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Point-to-Multipoint (P2MP) Solution is a wireless
network built from the ground up for utility grid monitoring and sensing, delivering world class
Meter Communications
geographic coverage of a portfolio of sensing solutions across multiple grid applications. Module (MCM)
Whether deployed in large metropolitan areas, sparse rural areas or in between, the Grid IQ AMI P2MP Supports GEs I-210 ANSI and SGM3000
Solution provides Utilities with thousands of square miles of robust, reliable wireless coverage, with IEC meters
minimal network infrastructure. In addition, the solution has the ability to service multiple applications Global, license-free operation with Dynamic-
including Smart Metering, Distribution Monitoring, battery-powered applications requiring long life, Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (D-DSSS)
as well as below ground and in-building assets. Supports ANSI C12.18/19
Last gasp meter reporting for power outage
Key Benefits Over-the-air update of device firmware
Broad territory coverage - low total network infrastructure due to long range and high capacity to
Standards based IEEE 802.15.4k Low Energy
support rural to urban deployment, in a simple, elegant point-to-multipoint topology.
Critical Infrastructure Monitoring (LECIM)
Scalable device capacity Access Points can support up to 20,000 devices, with the ability to
handle thousands of concurrent connections for better outage response and higher reliability for
proactive event notification. SMOS (Smart Metering
Below ground and in-building asset coverage provides coverage of grid assets in subterranean
environments.
Operations Suite)
Multi-protocol and multi-communication
Security by design NIST approved through 2030 and FIPS 140-2 compliant devices to protect the
technology support
utility, network and consumer information.
Secure, multi-tenancy architecture supports
solution as a service delivery
Key Applications
Interoperability delivered by using open
Smart Metering/Advanced Meter Infrastructure standard protocols to communicate with 3rd
party meters and products
Cost effective coverage of entire service territories
Enhanced consumer engagement via multi-
Up to 90% less Network CapEx and up to 60% less OpEx versus competing networks over 15yrs
channel display
Distribution Monitoring & Sensing
Monitors a variety of distribution sensing applications including Transformers, and Aviation Light
Monitoring
End-to-End Security
Supports NERC CIP 002-009 and NIST SP 800-53
Provides condition-based maintenance and grid reliability through VOLT/VAR, Improved capital
planning, and theft detection Design based on NIST/FIPS publications
Follows guidelines prescribed in NISTIR-7628
Asset Monitoring
CMAC (AES 128-bit) for OTA message integrity
Supports above ground and below ground as well as line powered and battery powered
and node authentication
applications for complete asset coverage
TDES (192-bit) for message confidentiality
SSL Encryption for back-end IP infrastructure

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The Challenge with Current AMI Systems
Radio Frequency (RF) Mesh and Power Line Carrier (PLC)Networks have been
the most widely deployed network architectures for AMI. However, when
looking to achieve cost effective, reliable coverage across dense, rural and
sparse suburban environments, Grid IQ AMI P2MP is the optimal solution.
RF Mesh offers a cost performance that is best deployed in dense suburban
environments. As urban densities increase and suburban densities decrease,
the total cost per meter increases drastically for an RF Mesh enabled meter.
This is because the network requires the addition of multiple routers and
collectors to relay signals through the neighborhood area network as
densities decrease.
PLC systems perform most cost effectively in deployments with high meter-
to-transformer ratios. For PLC systems the total cost per meter increases
drastically as the ratio of meters-to-transformers decreases, and the
infrastructure costs and operational cost per meter can increase by as
much as 10 times to achieve the necessary coverage requirements in rural
environment.
The Grid IQ AMI P2MP Solution Approach
The Grid IQ AMI P2MP Solution is a Point-to-Multipoint or RF Star
architecture with numerous coverage and throughput benefits ideal for the
RF propagation environments from rural to urban. Further, the Network is
more than an AMI solution. It is built to support various Grid Modernization
applications beyond Smart Metering.
Remote Endpoint devices, such as utility smart meters or fault indicators,
communicate directly with the Access Points deployed either on towers
or utility poles allowing for flexible low cost deployments. An Endpoint a
is device containing a small RF module designed for easy integration and
ultra-low power operation in Smart Meters or sensors. A network of Access
Points can provide redundant coverage for a wide area, such as a city or a
county and has industry leading range enabling ubiquitous coverage. The
Access Point is designed for indoor or outdoor operation and can be easily
deployed on buildings, utility poles or communication towers enabling low
cost pervasive coverage in the most challenging environments.
SMOS (Smart Metering Operations Suite) provides visibility to data retrieved
from network management services, a network of Access Points and
devices. SMOS also provides the back-office integration functions that
deliver data from across the network to core operational systems, such
as Outage Management Systems and other applications. SMOS supports
various industry standard interfaces and protocols.

Grid IQ AMI P2MP Solution Architecture AMI with Optional MDS Mercury Backhaul
High Level Network Features
Simple, Elegant Star Topology Long Range Less Infrastructure Connections to Enterprise Apps
Rapid deployment Supports AMI and DA in one network Battery powered devices
water & gas
Predictable latency Supports Public or Private WAN
High Capacity Access point Security by Design
Utility Data
Control Center
I-210 Family OMS Billing MDMS DMS CIS
ANSI Meter
Enterprise Service Bus

Access Mercury 3650

Point Subscriber Unit
Ethernet (Optional)
I-210 Family Mercury 3650
ANSI Meter Base Station Smart Metering
(Optional)
Operating Suite (SMOS)
SGM3000 Analytics & Distribution
IEC Meter Operations Monitoring
MDS Intrepid
(Optional)
Element Key Management
Management Server

Application Server
Access Mercury 3650
Point Subscriber Unit Gateway Server
(Optional)
Ethernet
SGM3000
IEC Meter

The Grid IQ AMI P2MP solution is more than the just a wireless communication link, it is a metro scale, end-to-end wireless solution containing:
Wireless modules (endpoints) that are used for simple and standardized SMOS data management services including endpoint data management,
integration with the endpoint devices. seamless integration into back-office systems and publication of network
management status and alarms related to network components.
Access Points (APs), which are mounted on mountain tops, pole tops,
towers, rooftops, and other elevated sites, providing field installed network Security Key Management Server (KMS), which is responsible for providing
infrastructure. end-to-end security features.

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Purpose Built for Grid Modernization
The Grid IQ AMI P2MP Solution is purpose-built for device monitoring. It
is designed to connect sensor data from a large number of devices to a
network infrastructure that collects data for processing in various back-
end applications. While the system favors uplink transmissions (device to
network), it also features advanced downlink (network to device) unicast,
multicast, and broadcast features. For example, The Grid IQ AMI P2MP
Solution allows for the broadcast of large firmware upgrades, either for the
device or for the wireless module.

In addition, the system meets or exceeds Grid Modernization communication

requirements, including those recommended by the United States National
Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). These requirements include
specific security guarantees, reliable data delivery, redundancy, availability,
remote upgradeability, logging, event alarms, a greater-than 20 year
battery life for certain applications, and complete network management
capabilities.
Extensive Coverage and Capacity
The Grid IQ AMI P2MP Solution has exceptional coverage and supports
multiple applications on the same network. This single network features
pervasive coverage for metering and distribution grid monitoring and
sensing regardless of whether the devices are battery operated or powered.
Each access point in the system system supports thousands of connected
devices providing unicast, downlink multicast and broadcast capabilities
and supports group configuration and control. The ability to leverage
a common network infrastructure for multiple applications provides
immediate and significant ROI.
Broad Application Range
The Grid IQ AMI P2MP Solution supports smart metering and is being
deployed today to enable secure, reliable, and robust coverage to battery
operated and powered distribution monitoring devices. The P2MP solution
is suitable for devices deployed in challenging utility environments including
pad mount switches and transformers, battery powered applications, below
ground locations and overhead distribution circuits.
Seamless Scalability and Growth
It is imperative that any Grid Modernization application be cost effective.
The Grid IQ AMI P2MP Solution supports the scalability required to service
multiple grid assets and redundancy with seamless failover. The Grid IQ
AMI Solution accomplishes this through the simple addition of end-point
nodes (meters or sensors) within the network as well as the ability to add
Access Points into the network to achieve the desired functional capabilities.
The Grid IQ AMI P2MP Solution architecture easily adds capacity without
interruption to the existing network operation.

Grid IQ AMI P2MP One Network, Many Applications

Substation Transformer
Monitoring

Distribution
Transformer Monitoring
Elevated
Asset Monitoring Pad Mount
Above ground Below Ground
Below ground

In-Building Coverage Residential Metering

Commercial &
Industrial Metering

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SMOS Meter Data Management Solution SMOS Smart Metering Applications
GEs SMOS is a set of software that provides the tools needed to manage
Meter Applications
and operate your smart meter estate. SMOS is designed for high volume,
HAN management
high performance, low latency and scalability with the ability to process load
profile data from 52 million meters in less than 1 hour. Meter management
Smart data viewer
SMOS is a scalable headend and meter data management solution that
Tariff administration
delivers the functionality required to communicate with, operate and
manage your smart meters. The SMOS solution: SIM administration
Meter data export
Includes a full suite of applications to maximize smart metering solutions
Alarm propagation
Integrates with back office functions that deliver data to and from other
business critical systems such as billing and customer service Customer Applications
Supports industry standard protocols and interfaces such as IEC61968-9 Customer management module
Smart consumer portal
SMOS Key Features and Capabilities Customer marketing application
Modular, integrated head-end and meter data management solution Workflow management application
Scalable, flexible architecture enables multi-protocol and multi-
Back Office Applications
communication technology support
Reporting management module
Secure, multi-tenancy architecture supports solution as a service delivery
Deployment management module
Interoperable using open standard protocols to communicate with third Operational logs
party meters and products
AMI SAP interface management
Enhanced consumer engagement via multi-channel display technology
Integrates out of the box with other GE products to reduce risk and improve
business efficiency
SAP Certified

The SMOS Software Suite combined with a GE IEC smart meter and integrated communications provides a
scalable, high performance smart metering solution:

Accurate and timely load profile data and event logs Daily billing and usage information

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Access Point
The Grid IQ AMI P2MP Solution Access Point (AP)
is the key network infrastructure component of
Grid Modernization Infrastructure network. The
AP provides wireless coverage for thousands
of sensor endpoints delivering unmatched
network scalability over vast geographic areas. The AP communicates in
a simple star topology with endpoints in the coverage area. Multiple APs
can be configured to provide extensive coverage. APs communicate with
back-office systems using secure IP networking. On the back-end, the APs
connect to the Gateway.
GEs I-210 or SGM3000 Meter and Meter
Communications Module
The Electric MCM is integrated with both the
I-210 ANSI and SGM3000 IEC Family of meters
and provides:
Up to fifteen minute intervals and daily
register reads provided every fifteen minutes
over the network, including precise event
correlation across reads.
Two-way meter communication to support on demand functionality,
meter configuration, and remote meter disconnect.
Last gasp meter reporting for power outage.
Over the air updates of endpoint firmware.
End-to-end security designed for Grid Modernization applications
to ensure meter to network authentication, message integrity and
confidentiality, and secure firmware binary updates.
GEs MDS WiYZ Remote
MDS WiYZ Remotes are packed with features and
functionality to match up with a diverse range of remote
monitoring and control requirements. Each Remote
accommodates 2 Analog Inputs, 2 Analog Outputs, 2
Digital Inputs and 2 Digital Outputs. One RS232 port is
used for configuration.Optional radio configuration to
operate on the Grid IQ AMI P2MP network.
Configurable sample periods allow remotes to
periodically sample sensor and I/O data, and transmit back to the gateway
at specified intervals, conserving battery power and reducing network
traffic.
Condition-based data transmission allows remote to transmit data only
when there is a change of state for a Digital Input.
I/O extension can be implemented to regenerate sensor and I/O signals
between devices.
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End-to-End Security by Design
An effective way to develop a highly secure system is to start from the
ground up with cyber security needs in mind. Security mechanisms cannot
be implemented as bolt on. Security must be built into the design to be
most effective. The Grid Modernization Infrastructure network leverages
the broad capabilities of GE by looking across various industries such as
Internet and Telecom, where security techniques are mature, to utilizing
best practices for mutual authentication (valid endpoints will join valid
networks), application message integrity and replay protection, data packet
confidentiality, limited anonymity, and authentic firmware upgrade. Taking
this into account a comprehensive approach to information security was
designed into the system with:
Prevention mechanisms to provide access control, integrity protection,
confidentiality, and availability.
Detection mechanisms to detect attempts to break into the system.
Recovery mechanisms to ensure system continues to operate as desired
and degrades gracefully.
Well recognized and time-tested security mechanisms are required to
achieve these goals. The following security mechanisms are implemented
and are best suited for a network that is a point-to-multipoint topology,
bandwidth efficient and power maximizing:
Symmetric key algorithms
AAA key management server with diameter protocol
CMAC (AES 128-bit) for Over-the-Air (OTA) message integrity and node
authentication
3-key TDES (192-bit) for link layer confidentiality and AES-128 bit
encryption for application data confidentiality
No OTA key exchange
SSL encryption for back-end IP infrastructure
Authentic firmware upgrade
Grid IQ AMI P2MP Solution
System Security Attributes
Mutual Entity Authentication
Meters and devices will join only a valid network and
only valid meters or devices will join a network.
Message Authentication
Messages authenticated using AES-128 based CMAC
Immune to replay attacks.
Message Confidentiality
Messages encrypted using 3-key 3DES (192 bit key) at
Communication layer & using AES-128 at the MCM layer.
Limited Anonymity
Communication link does not disclose identity of meter.
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Technical Specifications

METER COMMUNICATIONS MODULE (MCM)

General Bandwidth 1 MHz
Transmit Power +20 dBm (FCC/IC)/+10dBm (ETSI)
Receiver Sensitivity -142 dBm
Modulation Dynamic-Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS)
Multiple Access Scheme Random Phase Multiple Access (RPMA)
Max Throughput 60 kbps (in 1 MHz)
Maximum Allowable Path loss Up to 172 dBm
Range Indoor Range: 1km (0.6 miles)
Outdoor Range: Up to 64 km (40 miles) encumbered; 3,200 km (1,980
miles) free space
Antennas ANSI: Internal Only, IEC: Internal, External SMA Female
Standards & Protocols ANSI C12.18/19
Meter Options ANSI GEs I-210+, I-210+c, or KV2c
IEC GEs SGM3000
Electrical Operating voltage 2.3 5.5VDC
Average Power Consumption (sleep) 60 W
Typical Power Consumptions (Rx) 300mW
Typical Power Consumption (Tx) 750mW
Environmental Temperature -40C to 85C
Relative Humidity 0 to 95%
Security Encryption AES 128-bit payload encryption
Agency Approval FCC, IC Part 15 , RSS210e
ETSI EN300-440-2, EN301-489-2
Japan ARIB STD-T66

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ACCESS POINT (AP)
General Frequency 2.4GHz ISM
Bandwidth 1 MHz
Transmit Power +30 dBm (FCC/IC)/+10dBm (ETSI)
Receiver Sensitivity -142 dBm
Modulation Dynamic-Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS)
Multiple Access Scheme Random Phase Multiple Access (RPMA)
Max Throughput 60 kbps (in 1 MHz)
Topology Point-to-Multipoint / Star
Maximum Allowable Path loss Up to 172 dBm
Capacity per AP (Individual Applications) Electric Smart Meters up to 20,000
Backhaul Cellular
Private IP-based Microwave
Range Indoor Range: 1km (0.6 miles)
Outdoor Range: Up to 64 km (40 miles) encumbered; 3,200 km (1,980
miles) free space
Physical Interfaces ISM Antenna N-Type Female
TCP/IP RJ45
GPS Antenna N-Type Female
Power Power Over Ethernet (POE)
Mechanicals Dimensions Inches: 9.1 H x 8.1 W x 4.5 D
Millimeters: 232mm H x 202mm W x 111mm D
Weight Pounds: 9.6
Kilograms: 4.35
Mounting Wall, Building, Pole, Tower
Electrical Operating voltage 36 - 72VDC, Nominal 48VDC
Average Power Consumption 72 W
Typical Power Consumptions (Rx) 5.0W
Typical Power Consumption (Tx) FCC 14W, ETSI 9.1W
Environmental Temperature -40C to 70C
Relative Humidity 0 to 95%
Rating NEMA 4 / IP66
Security Encryption AES 128-bit payload encryption,
Authentication Mutual Authentication of Network Elements
Agency Approval FCC, IC Part 15, RSS210e
ETSI EN300-440-2, EN301-489-2
Japan ARIB STD-T66

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