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Grid IQ™ AMI P2MPGrid Connectivity for Smart Metering, Distribution Monitoring and Sensing ApplicationsThe 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 geographic coverage of a portfolio of sensing solutions across multiple grid applications.

Whether deployed in large metropolitan areas, sparse rural areas or in between, the Grid IQ AMI P2MP Solution provides Utilities with thousands of square miles of robust, reliable wireless coverage, with minimal network infrastructure. In addition, the solution has the ability to service multiple applications including Smart Metering, Distribution Monitoring, battery-powered applications requiring long life, as well as below ground and in-building assets.

Key Benefits• Broad territory coverage - low total network infrastructure due to long range and high capacity to

support rural to urban deployment, in a simple, elegant point-to-multipoint topology.

• 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.

• Below ground and in-building asset coverage – provides coverage of grid assets in subterranean environments.

• Security by design – NIST approved through 2030 and FIPS 140-2 compliant devices to protect the utility, network and consumer information.

Key Applications

Smart Metering/Advanced Meter Infrastructure• Cost effective coverage of entire service territories

• Up to 90% less Network CapEx and up to 60% less OpEx versus competing networks over 15yrs

Distribution Monitoring & Sensing• Monitors a variety of distribution sensing applications including Transformers, and Aviation Light

Monitoring

• Provides condition-based maintenance and grid reliability through VOLT/VAR, Improved capital planning, and theft detection

Asset Monitoring • Supports above ground and below ground as well as line powered and battery powered

applications for complete asset coverage

Meter Communications Module (MCM)• Supports GE’s I-210™ ANSI® and SGM3000™

IEC® meters

• Global, license-free operation with Dynamic-Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (D-DSSS)

• Supports ANSI C12.18/19

• ‘Last gasp’ meter reporting for power outage

• Over-the-air update of device firmware

• Standards based IEEE® 802.15.4k Low Energy Critical Infrastructure Monitoring (LECIM)

SMOS (Smart Metering Operations Suite)• Multi-protocol and multi-communication

technology support

• Secure, multi-tenancy architecture supports solution as a service delivery

• Interoperability delivered by using open standard protocols to communicate with 3rd party meters and products

• Enhanced consumer engagement via multi-channel display

End-to-End Security• Supports NERC® CIP 002-009 and NIST SP 800-53

• Design based on NIST/FIPS publications

• Follows guidelines prescribed in NISTIR-7628

• CMAC (AES 128-bit) for OTA message integrity and node authentication

• TDES (192-bit) for message confidentiality

• SSL Encryption for back-end IP infrastructure

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The Challenge with Current AMI SystemsRadio 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 ApproachThe 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

•Rapid deployment

•Predictable latency

•High Capacity Access point

•Long Range – Less Infrastructure

•Supports AMI and DA in one network

•Supports Public or Private WAN

•Security by Design

•Connections to Enterprise Apps

•Battery powered devices – water & gas

• Wireless modules (endpoints) that are used for simple and standardized integration with the endpoint devices.

• Access Points (APs), which are mounted on mountain tops, pole tops, towers, rooftops, and other elevated sites, providing field installed network infrastructure.

• SMOS data management services including endpoint data management, seamless integration into back-office systems and publication of network management status and alarms related to network components.

• Security Key Management Server (KMS), which is responsible for providing end-to-end security features.

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:

I-210 Family ANSI Meter

I-210 Family ANSI Meter

SGM3000 IEC Meter

SGM3000 IEC Meter

Mercury 3650Subscriber Unit(Optional)

Mercury 3650Subscriber Unit(Optional)

MDS Intrepid(Optional)

Mercury 3650Base Station(Optional)

Access Point

Ethernet

Ethernet

Access Point

Utility Data Control Center

Enterprise Service Bus

Smart Metering Operating Suite (SMOS)

OMS Billing MDMS DMS CIS

Application Server

Element Management

Analytics & Operations

Key Management Server

Distribution Monitoring

Gateway Server

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Substation Transformer Monitoring

Purpose Built for Grid ModernizationThe 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 CapacityThe 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 RangeThe 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 GrowthIt 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.

Distribution Transformer Monitoring • Elevated• Pad Mount• Below Ground

In-Building Coverage Residential Metering

Commercial & Industrial Metering

Asset Monitoring• Above ground• Below ground

Grid IQ AMI P2MP – One Network, Many Applications

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SMOS Meter Data Management SolutionGE’s SMOS is a set of software that provides the tools needed to manage and operate your smart meter estate. SMOS is designed for high volume, high performance, low latency and scalability with the ability to process load profile data from 52 million meters in less than 1 hour.

SMOS is a scalable headend and meter data management solution that delivers the functionality required to communicate with, operate and manage your smart meters. The SMOS solution:

• Includes a full suite of applications to maximize smart metering solutions

• Integrates with back office functions that deliver data to and from other business critical systems such as billing and customer service

• Supports industry standard protocols and interfaces such as IEC61968-9

SMOS Key Features and Capabilities• Modular, integrated head-end and meter data management solution

• Scalable, flexible architecture enables multi-protocol and multi-communication technology support

• Secure, multi-tenancy architecture supports solution as a service delivery

• Interoperable using open standard protocols to communicate with third party meters and products

• 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

SMOS Smart Metering Applications

Meter Applications • HAN management

• Meter management

• Smart data viewer

• Tariff administration

• SIM administration

• Meter data export

• Alarm propagation

Customer Applications • Customer management module

• Smart consumer portal

• Customer marketing application

• Workflow management application

Back Office Applications • Reporting management module

• Deployment management module

• Operational logs

• AMI SAP interface management

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 PointThe 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.

GE’s I-210 or SGM3000 Meter and Meter Communications ModuleThe 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.

GE’s MDS WiYZ™ RemoteMDS 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.

End-to-End Security by DesignAn 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 AuthenticationMeters and devices will join only a valid network and only valid meters or devices will join a network.

Message AuthenticationMessages authenticated using AES-128 based CMAC Immune to replay attacks.

Message ConfidentialityMessages encrypted using 3-key 3DES (192 bit key) at Communication layer & using AES-128 at the MCM layer.

Limited AnonymityCommunication 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 GE’s I-210+, I-210+c, or KV2c

IEC GE’s SGM3000

Electrical Operating voltage 2.3 – 5.5VDC

Average Power Consumption (sleep) 60μW

Typical Power Consumptions (Rx) 300mW

Typical Power Consumption (Tx) 750mW

Environmental Temperature -40°C to 85°C

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 72μW

Typical Power Consumptions (Rx) 5.0W

Typical Power Consumption (Tx) FCC 14W, ETSI 9.1W

Environmental Temperature -40°C to 70°C

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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