THE NEW OMS® GENERATION FOR MORE INTEROPERABILITY AND EFFICIENCY
In the dynamic world of mainly the energy and utilities sector, the efficient capture and transmission of measurement data is crucial. This is where the Open Metering System (OMS®) comes into play – a manufacturer-independent and open communication standard that, with its Generation 5, is revolutionizing the way data is collected and utilized. OMS® is unique across Europe, integrating all measurement data, whether electricity, heat, water, or gas, into a single system. This integration enables seamless data exchange between different metering products and consumption processing systems, based on this European standard. In this blog post, discover how OMS® is shaping the future of the energy and utility industry and the benefits it offers to businesses and consumers alike.
OMS®: UNIFORMITY AND TRANSPARENCY
The OMS® protocol was developed within the OMS® Group to create a unified data format that ensures interoperability between various metering devices. This means that both providers and consumers can benefit from an open market for metering devices. The increased data transparency and the ease of integrating devices are significant advantages that make OMS® an indispensable standard in the industry.
OMS® GENERATION 5: INTRODUCTION OF LPWAN
With the latest development, Generation 5 of the OMS® specification, the path for interoperable Low Power Wide Area (LPWAN) solutions is paved. These solutions are specially designed for OMS® devices and gateways. OMS® LPWAN defines a wireless protocol tailored to the specific needs of metering applications that require long-range, reliable communication and extended battery life. Additionally, this protocol is also ideal for other IoT applications, such as Smart City projects, which have similar requirements for range and energy efficiency.
DIFFERENT MODES: BURST AND SPLITTING MODE
The OMS® LPWAN specification introduces two modes on the Physical Layer (PHY): Burst Mode and Splitting Mode. The latter is based on the European ETSI standard TS 103 357, which is also part of mioty technology, and offers greater range, robustness, and scalability compared to Burst Mode. These characteristics are particularly important for smart metering applications, where data from a large number of meters needs to be received by a single base station.
FUTURE-PROOF INVESTMENT AND COST EFFICIENCY
The high scalability of OMS® LPWAN allows more meter data to be collected with less infrastructure, not only reducing costs but also making the investment future-proof. Both providers and consumers benefit equally from the advantages of this advanced technology.
CONCLUSION
The Open Metering System, and specifically Generation 5 with LPWAN technology, offers a groundbreaking solution for IoT applications in the field of measurement data. With OMS®, you can ensure that your devices are futureproof, interoperable, and efficient. Invest in OMS® LPWAN and be a leader with innovative OMS® products!
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