- Smart Grid System
- MMS System
Our self-developed Smart-Grid system is widely bespoke in the Cambodian market and is popular amongst our clients for it’s effectiveness.
We recognize the need for a robust, efficient and communicative energy network which encompasses all value chain activities such as energy generation, transmission, distribution and consumption information of all stakeholders within the power grid.
Trends
Understanding the increasing digitalization of energy networks as the need of the hour and for future generations to come. We, at VP.Start have developed a smart-grid system that allows operators and utility companies to achieve better RPM (Resource Planning Management) & SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data acquisition).
Challenges
Versatile digital power distribution systems are needed to manage, detect and react to changes at any level in the power grid. Lack of visibility, reliability and control can lead to problems in managing modern energy challenges and deliverability of better efficiency in the form of a balanced power grid between energy supply and demand.
INTEGRATION & SCALABILITY
Our Smart Grid system has been built with the purpose to ease scalability and integration of existing power distribution systems through our connected IoT controllers - known as DRC series devices. This feature also tackles the design problem of aging infrastructures, the compatibility of legacy systems and the cost factor of their respective equipment to increase usability & customer ease.
Our DRC devices can be easily controlled via our Smart Grid system. They were developed to be easily integrated with all popularly used brands of switchgear, auto-reclosers, fusesavers, RMUs, RTUs, LBSs etc within the Cambodian market and are also cost effective, therefore making it economically feasible to scale up operations faster. We continuously iterate our platform and roll out routine upgrades.
IOT EDGE CONTROL
Our Smart-Grid system & devices work in tandem and help capture data throughout the grid to help operators make better decisions, faster. Two-way communication, call control and sms features enable our devices to communicate not only their device critical status but also relay vital information back to operations control even in the case of low signal frequencies. Our smart devices are IoT enabled and extend real-time capabilities to achieve efficient grid automation and even help balance DERs (Distributed energy resources). All while maintaining security and privacy - Our Smart-grid system & DRCs are trusted by some of the largest public and private electric utility companies in Cambodia. In sum, our Smart-Grid system helps electric utilities achieve greater overall efficiency & reliability of the grid network.
SECURE 2-WAY COMMUNICATION & DATA CAPTURE
We’ve maintained a long-standing unblemished track record with our partners and clients of the security guarantee of our platform since 2014. This is reflected in the support and trust they have in our Smart Grid System platform due to the multiple security, authentication and authorization layers. In addition to data capture from the devices, Our Smart-Grid system helps operators manage their teams effectively with adequate visibility and communicate reliably with their designated territories at any given time. Our communication standards conform to some of the highest international level protocol standards in the market and are rigorously tested to ensure smooth operations. This also extends for communication, control and monitoring via our Smartphone App.
SMART-METERING CHALLENGES
Increasing complexity of the grid network and sustaining demand side activities on the power grid is a challenge for all electric utilities undergoing digital transformation. Smart energy management and consumption is top priority for both the provider and consumer as a step towards lowering energy costs.
Some of the challenges utilities face are much needed improvements in revenue management by smart-billing or smart prepaid billing(wherever applicable) and energy management whilst improving customer service.These needs have to be met by ensuring OPEX costs are controlled for operators and ensuring that the accuracy of data collection related to consumption activity is transparent and accurate.
OUR SOLUTION
Our latest solution is a “MMS System’’ (Meter Management System) aimed to help electric utilities better manage these activities by optimizing accurate data collection at the right points remotely, securely and instantly across the electrical grid’s value chain. Automatic data collection & monitoring, daily meter reporting, power analysis, peak load reporting and meter power data plotting are just a few of the solutions our MMS system is capable of achieving for operators.
Our MMS (Meter Management System) is flexible and easy to scale with integration of our DRC-004 (Remote controller for Landis+Gyr meters) and DRC-012(Remote Controller for EDMI Meters) to accomplish this task. The MMS system has been designed to specifically tackle the challenges electric utilities are facing in today’s smart metering challenges and can be commissioned on an existing setup of distribution side meters.
MMS SOFTWARE & APPLICATION FEATURES
As the grids’ complexity is increasing, we have developed a robust digital solution to simplify and aid the operators’ day to day processes related to the electrical grid network. A key focus area has been to completely reduce or completely eliminate manual field deployments, enable easier diagnostics, maintenance and meter readings. In the process, our system has also removed safety risks to operations teams on-site whilst increasing data collection efficiency and accuracy over the cloud for further analysis and valuable insights.
As a result, operators can better manage their energy planning activities, gain greater understanding of energy usage and achieve overall decision-making efficiency. Hence, the benefits are passed downstream to consumers who enjoy a higher level of grid network reliability.
These are just some of the basic applications of the meter management system (MMS) which is supported by GSM & GPRS communication with our integrated DRC-004( Remote Controller for Landis+Gyr Meters) & DRC-012(Remote Controller for EDMI Meters) devices.
THE MMS MONITORING DASHBOARD
The MMS software is capable of displaying vital power system information at any time. This information is vital to assess the quality of power, usage and peak loads. All data is easily downloadable into structured excel file formats for further analysis.
Some Features of the MMS Dashboard:
- Power Measurement Analysis
- Automatically Data Collection & Monitoring (Meter Reading)
- Daily Meter Data Reporting
- Power Analysis and Peak Load Reporting
- Meter Power Data Plotting
- Customer data monitoring
- Data Reading & meter status information
- View DRC location on google maps
- View device settings
DATA-COLLECTION, DATA-SECURITY, & USER ACCESS PROTECTION
All our softwares and control console dashboards are layered with multiple levels of authentication and authorization. Data is encrypted and hosted on our servers which are securely located at a physical location under our team’s management. In addition, our IT support team is also available on call to all customers throughout the year on a 24/7 and 365 day basis to resolve any issues immediately and remotely for our users.
- Register users with email, phone, name, password, username parameters.
- Set role based authorization for users.
- Set access protection for users based on registration information during login.
- Record/log all user actions and events
- Filter user events by date
- Export all information to excel format.
ADMINISTRATOR CONTROLS, ALERTS & USER EVENT LOGS
All current and upcoming versions of the MMS software have been designed to ensure easy operator usage with the MMS interface whilst ensuring that the onboarding time is quick and easy for teams’ training purposes. Some of the basic features apart from creating user accounts and authorization for are some alert features along with collection of user event logs during any account’s login session. Administrators can also modify, set and manage various authorization levels for multiple accounts on the MMS system. Below are some of the basic features of the MMS software. For more information, please get in touch with us.
| Meter Management System (MMS) Features & Applicability |
| 1. Register users with email, phone, name, password, username parameters. |
| 2. Set role based authorization for users. |
| 3. Set access protection for users based on registration information during login. |
| 4. Record/log all user actions and events |
| 5. Filter user events by date |
| 6. Export all information to excel format. |
| 7. Basic Alarm Notifications |
| 8. Power Source 22 kV Disconnection |
| 9. Loss of Phase |
| 10. Blowing Fuse Cut-Out |
| 11. CT/VT Connection Issues |
| 12. Map View Alarm Notifications (DRCs Blinking) |
Challenges
