C

C12.11

See ANSI C12.11.

C12.19

See ANSI C12.19.

C12.22

See ANSI C12.22.

C&I

See commercial & industrial (C&I).

CA

See Certificate Authority (CA).

CAAS

See Central Authentication and Authorization Service (CAAS).

Cabinet Node (Cabinet Node MicroAP5)

A product designed to be deployed in city streetlight cabinets containing a maximum of two external third-party meters and one or more third-party sensors. The Cabinet Node passes meter and sensor data to Streetlight.Vision (SLV) software and Advanced Metering Manager (AMM) application.

cable armor

A stainless-steel coil that wraps around the endpoint cable to protect the cable jacket.

CAGR

See compounded annual growth rate (CAGR).

CAIDI

See Customer Average Interruption Duration Index (CAIDI).

CAIFI

See Customer Average Interruption Frequency Index (CAIFI).

calculation delay

With demand limiting, the time after a connect that a meter waits to begin calculating demand. See also calculation period and demand limiting period.

calculation period

With demand limiting, the interval between demand measurements during the demand limiting period.

calendar schedule

A schedule that determines items such as seasonal changes, holidays, or daily patterns.

California Metering Exchange Protocol (CMEP) Exporter

A transformation adapter that processes Advanced Metering Manager (AMM) application-produced meter read data and generates CSV files which then conform to the CMEP format.

call frequency

The period of time between scheduled automated meter reading (AMR) calls. In the Itron Telephone AMR software system, this is the amount of time to wait between AMR calls to the master station host processor by the Siris or Metscan telephone AMR meter modules.

Call Home Server

A component used with GridScape that enables new Access Point (AP) or CityEdge MicroAP (uAP) Module to obtain their configurations over the air. When new APs or MicroAP s connect with the Call Home Server, GridScape receives an “Unknown AP” alert to inform that an unknown AP or MicroAP is attempting to obtain configuration.

calorific value (CV)

A measure of the heating power of a substance, which depends on the composition of the substance that is being burned. The quantity is usually expressed in joules per kilogram.

According to National Grid, for gas, the CV is dependent on the composition of the gas and refers to the amount of energy released when a known volume of gas is completely combusted under specified conditions. The CV of gas, which is dry, gross and measured at standard conditions of temperature (15oC) and pressure (1013.25 millibars), is usually quoted in Megajoules per cubic metre (MJ/m3).

Canadian Standards Association (CSA)

A standards-defining organization for industries that include electronics, communications, and information technology.

canary polling

See exception polling.

capability

The maximum load that a generating unit, generating station, or other electrical apparatus can carry under specified conditions for a given period without exceeding approved limits of temperature and stress.

capacitor

A device in an electric utility distribution system that reduces energy losses in the system and therefore improves the efficiency of the flow of electricity through distribution lines. Capacitors are installed in substations and on power poles.

Capacitor Voltage

A value that represents a Remote Disconnect switch capacitor's voltage.

capacity

The amount of electric power delivered or required for which a generator, turbine, transformer, transmission circuit, station, or system is rated by the manufacturer.

capacity charge

An element in a two-part pricing method used in capacity transactions (energy charge is the other element). The capacity charge, sometimes called demand charge, is assessed on the amount of capacity being purchased and expressed in $/kWmonth or $/MW-day.

carrier frequency, radio

The radio frequency used by a data collection device to transmit a wake-up tone to an Encoder/Receiver/Transmitter (ERT) module. ERT modules that use wake-up tones wait until they receive a wake-up tone before transmitting their meter reading and tamper data in a standard consumption message (SCM). To wake up an ERT module, a data collection device emits a utility-specific wake-up tone using a radio frequency of 952 MHz or 956 MHz. Each ERT module can receive a range of carrier frequencies but only responds to the wake-up tone it is programmed to recognize. A utility must receive a license from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) or Industry Canada (IC) for a specific carrier radio frequency to legally operate a data collection device at that frequency.

CAS

See code access security (CAS).

CAT

See CryptoServer Administration Tool (CAT).

category node

An item in the navigation pane tree that provides access to a category of Field Deployment Manager (FDM) database records, settings, properties, events, objects, or processes. The permissions granted to your user account determine which nodes you have access to and which of their features you can use.

cathodic protection (CP)

A technique used to control corrosion of a metal structure or surface by introducing an anode to create an electrochemical cell in which the metal structure or surface to be protected is rendered the cathode. There are two types of systems for cathodic protection: sacrificial anode systems and impressed current systems. In each system, the anode possesses a lower electrochemical potential than the cathode (and is thus more corrodible), prompting the corrosion-causing current to flow away from the anode, rather than the cathode. For example, cathodic protection is used to control corrosion of boat hulls, underground storage tanks, home water heaters, and steel water and fuel pipelines. In some industries, governments require regular testing and inspection of cathodic protection systems to ensure proper operation.

CA Tools

See Certificate Authority Tools (CA Tools).

CATT

Internal name no longer associated with Communications Tester.

CATT (Communications Tester)

Internal nickname for Communications Tester.

CBC

See cipher block chaining (CBC).

CBC-MAC

See cipher block chaining message authentication code (CBC-MAC).

CBKE

See certificate-based key establishment (CBKE).

CBWFQ

See class-based weighted fair queuing (CBWFQ).

CCA

See Collector Configuration Application.

CCF

See centum cubic feet (CCF).

CCU

See Cell Control Unit 100 (CCU 100).

CCUM

See Continuous Cumulative Demand Value (CCUM).

CCX

See Cisco® Compatible Extensions (CCX) program.

CDC

See change data capture (CDC).

CDD

See cooling degree day (CDD).

CDMA

See code-division multiple access (CDMA).

CDP

See certificate distribution point (CDP).

CE

See conditioning equipment (CE).

CEC

See Clean Energy Council (CEC).

CEF

See Common Events Format (CEF).

Cell Control Unit 100 (CCU 100)

A neighborhood pole-mounted data collection device that gathers meter readings and related data from encoder/receiver/transmitter endpoint (ERT) modules in Itron radio-based Fixed Network systems, including ChoiceConnect, Fixed Network, and Water SaveSource systems. The cell control unit (CCU) transfers the data to a host processor using public, Internet Protocol (IP)-based, or private computer networks.

cell ID

The identification number assigned to a radio-frequency local area network (RFLAN) cell. Each cell consists of a group of meters (up to 1,000) and the cell relay through which they communicate with the OpenWay Collection Engine (CE).

cell master

A level-one device in a cell that manages the meters (up to 1,000) within that cell.

CellNIC

See CityEdge MicroAP (uAP) Module.

cell relay

An OpenWay communication device that routes messages between the smart meters that make up its cell and the OpenWay Collection Engine (CE).

cell relay under glass (CRUG)

A socket-based cell relay installed inside the base of an OpenWay CENTRON Meter.

cell, RFLAN

A group of OpenWay CENTRON meters (up to 1,000) and the cell relay through which they communicate over a radio-frequency local area network (RFLAN) with the OpenWay Collection Engine (CE).

Cellular

An end-to-end smart metering solution which offers remote meter data collection and meter management, field deployment and commissioning, AMI performance monitoring with a daily direct access to the delivery points over an existing GPRS network. This solution enables utilities to protect their revenue with remote fraud protection while simultaneously empowering consumers to conserve energy.

cellular module

A device integrated under the cover of a meter designed for data collection and network communications using existing cellular data networks. The cellular module works in conjunction with an electric meter to become an intelligent client to a head end system. The module supports all standard metering functions and acts as the database for the integrated device by storing metering data in American National Standards Institute (ANSI) tables, executing scheduled tasks, and monitoring for power outages and other alarm conditions.

Central Authentication and Authorization Service (CAAS)

A software component that supports single sign-on and authentication for applications in the Itron back office. When users log into an application such as Advanced Metering Manager (AMM) application or any other GUI-based application, they initially log into a CAAS screen. CAAS authenticates login credentials against user role information stored in the CAAS local database for the application in question. If the credentials match a username with access, CAAS reviews the user privileges for specific application pages, then forwards that information to the application. The application then enforces the user privileges to access particular webpages or to see certain UI objects.

Central Management Software (CMS)

Software used for management, control, and monitoring of systems and devices (such as streetlights, traffic signals, parking meters, and so on) by municipalities and utilities. See also Streetlight.Vision (SLV) software.

Central Network Operation Department Services (CNODS)

A Network Operations Center (NOC) Itron team that supports the Global Managed Services for customers who are using Itron classic products.

CENTRON l Meter

A solid-state, single-phase residential electricity meter that provides utilities with digital accuracy, reliability, serviceability, and cost-effectiveness. Also known as CENTRON.

CENTRON II Meter

A solid-state, single-phase residential electricity meter. Personality modules in the CENTRON II Meter provide an array of communications and measurement options, and an optional service switch allows for remote disconnect and reconnect activities.

CENTRON Bridge Meter

A meter which connects smart grid functionality and Itron communication architectures that enable AMI. The meter’s adaptability allows it to be incorporated alongside existing Itron electric meters with a mobile collection system, delivering advanced metering benefits associated with interval data, remote service switch and demand reset. The meter can be migrated to a full smart grid solution and supports demand response and distribution automation.

CENTRON Polyphase III Advanced (CP3SLV) Meter

An electricity meter built upon Itron’s existing CENTRON III Polyphase Meter. It is supported by programming package PC-PRO+ Advanced and Field-Pro software.

As a standalone meter, there is no network to pull readings. Utility employees must walk up to the meter and look at the display, or log into the meter with Field-Pro using an optical probe.

Although this meter has "Polyphase" in its name, this is an autoranging meter. It can operate from 120 to 480 volts, and it performs as whatever meter service it is plugged into. For example, if it's plugged into a 2S residential socket, it performs like a 2S Singlephase meter.

CP3SLV stands for CENTRON Polyphase 3rd generation Socket Load profile Advanced.

CENTRON Polyphase Meter

A solid-state, polyphase electricity meter for the commercial and industrial (C&I) market. The CENTRON Polyphase Meter can be integrated by low- and mid-tier C&I customers into large-scale automated meter reading (AMR) systems.

CENTRON Polyphase R400 Meter

CENTRON R400 Meter

A solid-state, single-phase residential electricity meter.

CENTRON R450 Advanced Meter

An adaptable meter that provides valuable capabilities not available in basic automated meter reading (AMR) meters. The adaptability of the meter allows it to be incorporated alongside existing Itron electric meters with an existing mobile data collection system.

centum cubic feet (CCF)

One hundred cubic feet. Used in the utility industry to express quantities of natural gas.

CER

See Customer Energy Resources (CER).

Certicom™ AMI

A third-party solution that uses a security platform to provide data encryption and integrity to meter data communication and commands taking place between utility meters and utility companies’ meter data management (MDM) systems.

certificate

See digital certificate.

Certificate Authority (CA)

A trusted third-party entity within a network that issues digital certificates and public-private key pairs used for message encryption. The CA verifies the identity of the certificate's owner. The relying party can then trust that the private key is a certificate related to the corresponding public key for that same certificate.

Each certificate authority (CA) has essentially the same security requirements for its protection, but each is capable of issuing certificates for a different purpose, and is operated according to its own separate security (issuance) policy. See also certificate roles.

Certificate Authority Tools (CA Tools)

A suite of tools that allow operations personnel to perform the following network operator tasks within the public key infrastructure (PKI) hierarchy.

certificate-based key establishment (CBKE)

A key-establishment method based on public keys transported in signed certificates. The digital certificate binds the device identity with a public key and is signed by a certificate authority (CA). A CA public key is required to validate the device certificate.

certificate distribution point (CDP)

The path or protocol in a public key infrastructure (PKI) security certificate indicating where the certificate revocation list (CRL) is located.

certificate revocation list (CRL)

A list of subscribers and their digital certificate status, used to determine whether a server allows or denies access based on the status. The CRL Distribution Tool allows revocation of the private key and certificate of any device that suspected or known to have been compromised through theft or loss. Requires a Certificate Revocation List generated by the KeySafe administrator using CertWeb.

certificate roles

Roles assigned to individuals dealing with the life cycle or use of a certificate, and which are dictated by a certificate policy.

CertWeb

Used in connection with KeySafe for monitoring certificate expiration dates and creation of a certificate revocation list (CRL).

cf

See cubic foot.

CFD

See computational fluid dynamics (CFD).

CF Echo II

An ultrasonic compact heat and cooling meter equipped with an ultrasonic fluff counter.

CFL

See compact fluorescent light (CFL).

CFMEA

See Concept Failure Modes Effects and Analysis (CFMEA).

CF UltraMaXX MK Meter

An ultrasonic compact thermal energy meter that combines ultrasonic technology with a cartridge system.

CF UltraMaXX V Meter

An ultrasonic compact thermal energy meter used for the measurement of all relevant billing data in heating and cooling systems.

CG

See Connected Grid (CG).

CGDM

See Connected Grid Device Manager (CGDM).

CGE

See Cisco® Connected Grid Endpoint.

CG-NMS

See Cisco® Connected Grid Network Management System (CG-NMS).

CGR

See Connected Grid Router (CGR).

CGR ACT Module

See Connected Grid Router (CGR) Adaptive Communications Technology (ACT) Module.

CGS

See Cisco® Connected Grid Switch (CGS).

Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol (CHAP)

A protocol that enables secure, encrypted authentication between local and remote workstations.

change data capture (CDC)

A set of software design patterns used to determine and track data that has changed in a database or data repository system, so that a second system can take action based on the changed data. CDC mechanisms most often are used in data warehouse environments.

channel

Any of 120 radio communication frequencies over which an endpoint transmits information to a Fixed Network or mobile data collection device. On electricity meters, each channel is associated with a specific measurement. For example, Channel 1 may measure kWh and Channel 2 may measure voltage. This should not be confused with radio frequency channels.

CHAP

See Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol (CHAP).

child

In an Itron network, a device that is subordinate to another device. A meter that is associated with a Relay is a child of that Relay. Similarly, a Relay is a child of the Access Point to which it is associated. A meter can also be a child of another meter when the parent meter is acting as a Relay.

child (RFLAN)

In a radio-frequency local area network (RFLAN) cell, a meter that communicates with the OpenWay Collection Engine through a cell relay or another meter in the cell. A meter that communicates with the Collection Engine through a cell relay is the cell relay’s child, and the cell relay is the meter’s parent. A meter that communicates through another meter in the cell is a child of the meter it communicates through, which is the child meter’s parent.

ChoiceConnect Fixed Network

A utility meter data collection and management network consisting of:

Endpoint-equipped electric, gas, or water meters that measure and record consumption by utility customers.
Collection and transmission devices called cell control units (CCUs) and repeaters that retrieve meter data and upload it over the Internet to a host system.
The host system, which receives the data and stores it in a database for billing and analysis purposes.

ChoiceConnect network

Itron’s comprehensive suite of Encoder/Receiver/Transmitter (ERT) module-based automated meter reading (AMR) systems. ChoiceConnect includes walk-by, drive-by, and Fixed Network meter data collection solutions, all using Itron’s 900-MHz endpoint technology.

CHS

See Call Home Server.

churn

Refers to endpoint devices recalculating the egress route to their preferred Access Point on a frequent basis. This is a sign of network instability because an endpoint’s IP address may become stale, resulting in missed reads.

CI

See configuration item (CI).

CIA triad

A model for information security policy development. Confidentiality, integrity, and availability are the triad of basic principles that are used to identify problem areas and solutions to secure information.

CIM

See Common Information Model (CIM).

CIP

See critical infrastructure protection (CIP).

cipher

An algorithm that converts plaintext to ciphertext using a cipher key.

cipher block chaining (CBC)

A cryptography operation that combines the ciphertext of one block with the plaintext of the next block.

cipher block chaining message authentication code (CBC-MAC)

A technique for constructing a message authentication code from a block cipher. The message is encrypted with some block cipher algorithm in CBC mode to create a chain of blocks such that each block depends on the proper encryption of the previous block. This interdependence ensures that a change to any of the plaintext bits will cause the final encrypted block to change in a way that cannot be predicted or counteracted without knowing the key to the block cipher.

ciphertext

Data that is encrypted (encoded) for security purposes. Ciphertext contains all the information of the plaintext message from which it was encrypted but is unreadable without the proper mechanism to decrypt it.

CIQ

See CustomerIQ Software.

circuit

A conductor or a system of conductors through which electric current flows. Also, a two-way communications path for the transmission of signals.

CIS

See customer information system (CIS).

Cisco^® Catalyst IR8140 Heavy Duty Router

The networking platform for Cisco CG-MESH/Resilient Mesh and OpenWay Riva network.

Cisco^® Compatible Extensions (CCX) program

A Cisco program that defines specifications for manufacturers of 802.11 wireless local area network (LAN) chips to ensure compliance with Cisco’s proprietary wireless LAN protocols. For example, Cisco’s Lightweight Extensible Authentication Protocol (LEAP) and Extensible Authentication Protocol-Flexible Authentication using Secure Tunneling (EAP-FAST) are components of CCX.

Cisco^® Connected Grid Device Manager (CGDM)

A tool in the Cisco^® suite of smart grid communications solutions for utilities used by field technicians to troubleshoot Field Area Routers (FARs). The device manager stores the FAR configuration information.

In OpenWay the CGDM provides field staff access Connected Grid Routers (CGRs) through Wi-Fi or Ethernet.

Cisco^® Connected Grid Endpoint

Enable devices to communicate on an IPv6 network.

Cisco^® Connected Grid Network Management System (CG-NMS)

A software application that provides centralized management of Cisco^® Connected Grid Routers (CGRs), which in turn serve as data collection points for OpenWay 900MHz radio-frequency local area networks (RFLANs).

Cisco^® Connected Grid Router (CGR)

A network router developed to serve as a data collection point for the OpenWay field area network.

Cisco^® Connected Grid Switch (CGS)

A Cisco^® switch designed for use in energy infrastructures.

Cisco^® IoT Device Manager

An application used to troubleshoot a Cisco® Connected Grid Router (CGR) as well as test devices connected to the CGR. The IoT Device Manager reads CGR configuration information, displays data and manages individual FARs. You can connect to the IoT Device Manager using a secured Ethernet or Wi-Fi link for first-time deployment or troubleshooting.

Cisco^® IoT Field Network Directory

A software platform that manages a multi-service network and security infrastructure for Internet of Things (IoT) applications, such as smart grid applications, including Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI), Distribution Automation (DA), distributed intelligence, and substation automation. For additional information about Cisco products, see cisco.com.

Cisco^® Secure Development Lifecycle (CSDL)

A Cisco development standard designed to ensure code security and resilience. It does this by identifying and implementing specific processes or tools to enable engineers to detect, fix, mitigate, and prevent design and code weaknesses that could become exploitable.

CityEdge

A leading smart cities central management software application that delivers advanced asset management, analytics, and control capabilities to improve energy efficiency and optimize smart streetlight system performance. Formerly known as Streetlight.Vision.

CityEdge MicroAP (uAP) Module

An Itron NIC that includes a cellular modem that can be configured to act as a self-contained Access Point (AP). This is especially useful to connect isolated or hard-to-hear devices.

CityEdge Networked Lighting Controller (NLC)

A photocell device that sits on top of a streetlight or is built inside of it. It is designed to control and monitor a particular device. Some devices have a serial port to connect to another device, such as a sensor (a pollution sensor, for example). NLCs communicate with Streetlight.Vision (SLV) software through the Itron mesh network using Access Point (AP)s, Relays, or Gateway.

CityEdge SELC 4-Pin External Networked Lighting Controller (NLC)

An external networked lighting controller that provides network connectivity and control for LED fixtures.

CityEdge SELC 5 / 7-Pin External Networked Lighting Controller (NLC)

An external networked lighting controller that provides secure and proven two-way control for LED streetlights while simultaneously enabling a powerful industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) network canopy across a city or utility’s deployment.

CityEdge SELC Internal Networked Lighting Controller (NLC)

An internal networked lighting controller embedded with Itron industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) communications to provide reliable and secure two-way monitoring and control for outdoor street and area lighting.

claim

A pre-defined identity context, such as a role claim or persona claim, issued within an access token for a particular user, tenant, or application within the Itron Identity Service. See also Tenant Management.

class-based weighted fair queuing (CBWFQ)

A network router queuing method that allows traffic to share bandwidth equally after being grouped by classes. The classes can be based upon a variety of parameters, such as priority, interface, or originating program.

Clean Energy Council (CEC)

Australia’s renewable energy association.

clear text port

See legacy port.

CLI

See command line interface (CLI).

ClickOnce

A Microsoft deployment technology that is used to create self-updating Windows-based applications. A ClickOnce application is used to install, run, and update applications with little or no user interaction. For more information and product specifications, see https://msdn.microsoft.com.

client

A computer or program that requests data, files, or services or accesses shared network resources from a server computer or program. A client can be further classified as a rich client, hybrid client, or thin client, based its level of reliance upon the server to perform data processing operations.

client-server

A type of computer network that consists of multiple client computers connecting to a single, central server computer. The server is a host running one or more server programs that share their resources with the clients. In contrast, peer-to-peer networks consist of two or more computers that pool their individual resources such as disk drives, CD-ROMs, and printers. These shared resources are available to every computer in the network, while each two of them communicate in a session.

CLO

See constant light output (CLO).

cloud client

Computer hardware or computer software that relies on cloud computing for application delivery.

CLPU

See cold load pickup (CLPU).

clutter

Surface features, such as structures and foliage, that impact on radio wave propagation.

CM

CME

See Customer and Market Experience (CME).

CMEP Exporter

See California Metering Exchange Protocol (CMEP) Exporter.

CMS

See Central Management Software (CMS).

CMU

See Communications Module Utility (CMU).

CNODS

See Central Network Operation Department Services (CNODS).

CoAP API

See Constrained Application Protocol (CoAP) API.

CoAP Client

Application code that implements the CoAP client framework (which handles CoAP protocol) and solution specific code. CoAP clients are typically built using CoAP API core functionality (usually as a library) along with problem domain application code.

CoAp Simple Management Protocol (CSMP)

A remote network management protocol intended for embedded networking devices running within large- scale bandwidth-constrained networks. Connected Grid Endpoints (CGEs) implement CSMP for remote configuration, monitoring, and event generation over the Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) network.

code access security (CAS)

A software mechanism in Microsoft .NET Framework that prevents untrusted code from performing privileged actions.

code-division multiple access (CDMA)

A digital cellular technology that uses a spread spectrum method allowing multiple devices to share bandwidth while communicating over a single transmission channel. It is generally referred to as CDMA. In North America, CDMA is the cellular technology used by Verizon, Sprint, and Bell Canada.

code float

The process during which all non-seed NICs acquire a UtilOS firmware firmware image from the NIC (seed NIC or non-seed) of a close network neighbor that has it. “Close” is defined as reachable without going through any intervening hops. See also code push.

code push

The act of sending code to a limited number of seed NICs. Pushing the image to a few seed NIC (about 3%) and instructing the non-seeds to acquire the image from their direct neighbors is much more resource-efficient than pushing the image to all NICs. This way, network traffic associated with a firmware upgrade takes place between direct neighbors and not along mission-critical routes between the data center and endpoints. Disruption of normal network traffic, such as metering schedules and events, is reduced as much as possible.

cogeneration

The process of capturing heat that is lost during electricity production and converting it into useful thermal energy, usually in the form of hot water or steam.

cogenerator

A generating facility that produces electricity and another form of useful thermal energy (such as heat or steam) used for industrial, commercial, heating, or cooling purposes.

coincidental demand

Two or more demands that occur at the same time or coincidentally.

coincidental peak load

The sum of two or more peak loads that occur in the same time interval.

cold load pickup (CLPU)

The increased currents that occur during the re-energization of a circuit or substation after an extended power outage during which there was a loss of load diversity. CLPU can also refer to the delay between the end of a power outage (cold load) and the moment when a meter’s register resumes (picks-up) calculation of demand.

Collection Engine

See OpenWay Collection Engine (OWCE).

Collection Manager (CM)

See OpenWay Collection Manager (OWCM).

collector

A neighborhood pole-mounted data collection device that gathers meter readings and related data from encoder/receiver/transmitter endpoint (ERT) modules in Itron radio-based Fixed Network systems, including ChoiceConnect, Fixed Network, and Water SaveSource systems. It then transfers the data to a host processor using public, Internet Protocol (IP)-based, or private computer networks.

Collector Configuration Application

An Itron Fixed Network application used to configure and manage cell control units (CCUs) individually and in groups.

combined meter

A type of electric meter in which the meter and interval data recorder (IDR) are combined in one device. The recorder identifier (ID), manufacturer, and model are the same as the meter's.

Also called recorder-under-glass (RUG).

command key

A system-wide elliptic curve cryptography (ECC) asymmetric key pair used to sign command messages sent from the OpenWay Collection Engine (CE) to the electric meters. Command keys ensure that meter commands originate with the CE. Each meter includes four command keys: two primary keys (active and standby) and two backup keys.

command line interface (CLI)

A user interface to a computer's operating system that provides a means of interacting with a computer program. The user issues commands to the program in lines of text.

command-secured endpoint

An Itron endpoint operating in ChoiceConnect Fixed Network mode that has been set to the command security state. In this state, an endpoint’s settings can be changed only in response to secure commands generated by the Itron Security Manager (ISM) server, but secure commands are not required for reading its data.

command security

A security level employed by ChoiceConnect network endpoints that support enhanced security, such as Itron’s 100 series endpoints. In command security mode an endpoint’s settings can be changed only through the use of secure commands generated by the Itron Security Manager (ISM) server, but secure commands are not required for reading the endpoint’s data.

comma-separated values (CSV)

A plain-text representation of tabular data in which the cell values of a row are separated by commas and each row is on its own line.

comment code

A coded comment about a meter added by a field employee to a work order or meter reading.

commercial & industrial (C&I)

Refers to commercial and industrial energy and water customers. C&I customers typically have over 500 employees, demand of over 75-kW, are demand metered, and most likely use building management systems.

Examples of commercial customers are schools, hospitals, hotels, and strip malls.

Examples of industrial customers are manufacturing plants, mills, and heavy industry.

commercial and industrial (C&I) meter

Electricity watt-hour meters that are used to measure energy flow in polyphase currents. Polyphase meters are typically used for commercial and industrial (C&I) service locations, which have higher demand for power than the conventional home. Also called a polyphase meter.

committed reduction

An agreement between a utility company and their customer, in which the customer commits to reducing energy usage by a specified amount during utility-defined events.

commodities

ELE. Electricity
WAH. Water
GAS. Gas
ALL. All
EAW. Electric and Water
EAG. Electric and Gas
GAW. Gas and Water

commodity type

The goods and related services that a utility company might supply to its customers. Market types can include (but are not limited to), water, natural gas, and electricity. See also commodities.

Commodity type is also called market type.

Common Events Format (CEF)

An Itron-developed API that provides a common format for transferring event data between systems.

Common Information Model (CIM)

A standard that allows application software to exchange information about an electrical network. The Common Information Model (CIM) is a standard based on the Unified Modeling Language (UML). CIM defines common language for the electric power industry that allows application software to exchange information about the configuration and status of an electrical network.

Common Reading and Event Format (CREF) Exporter

A transformation adapter that processes XML meter read data produced by Advanced Metering Manager (AMM) and generates files that conform to Itron’s Common Reading Format (CRF) and Common Events Format (CEF).

Common Reading Format (CRF)

An XML file format developed by Itron to enable software applications with different native file formats to exchange meter route and energy use data. Originally developed for the Itron Enterprise Edition (IEE) Meter Data Management (MDM) solution software, CRF is used by Itron’s Field Deployment Manager (FDM), Field Collection System (FCS), MV-RS, and Premierplus4 mobile meter reading systems and by its ChoiceConnect Fixed Network 100 and OpenWay network meter reading systems.

Common Smart Inverter Profile (CSIP)

A standard that describes smart inverter configuration requirements for an IEEE 2030.5 interface.

Communications Configurator

An Itron software application that remotely configures devices by automatically downloading configuration parameters when the device is powered up.

communication server

A server that manages communications between the OpenWay Collection Engine (OWCE) and a group of cell relays. An OpenWay solution can include multiple communication servers, and each server can communicate with up to 200 cell relays.

Communications Module

Obsolete term given to an Itron network interface card (NIC) when it was installed in a partner product.

Communications Module Utility (CMU)

An Itron software tool that, in conjunction with a Field Service Unit (FSU), reads meter data from Itron enabled meters and uploads the meter read data to Advanced Metering Manager (AMM) application. The application can be used to read meters loaded into AMM but never registered on the network or meters that are unreachable on the Itron network. Additionally, CMU can be used for swapping Itron NICs in meters and performing Demand Resets.

Communications Tester

An Itron software tool that, in conjunction with a Field Service Unit (FSU), is used for field and lab testing of devices equipped with Itron NICs that communicate across the mesh network. Communications Tester enables engineers and technicians to transmit and receive messages to and from these devices, log the data, and analyze the results. For example, operators can perform register reads, firmware upgrades, and they can read meter tables, check configuration options, collect radio frequency statistics data, and exercise other troubleshooting features.

Communications Tester also supports user-created compound commands, session logging, and results export.

community technology preview (CTP)

A Microsoft^®-coined term for a major public beta-test software release.

compact fluorescent light (CFL)

A fluorescent light bulb that uses less power than a traditional light bulb and has a longer rated life.

Companion Specification for Energy Metering (COSEM)

A data model that provides an interface to model the functionality of an electricity meter. Used with the messaging and transport capabilities of Device Language Message Specification (DLMS) as the standard for utility meter data exchange for DLMS/COSEM meters.

compensated cuFt

Unit of measure (UOM) for measuring gas consumption in multichannel IMUs where a Mercury rotary corrector is installed. See also Gas Interface Management Unit (IMU) Module.

competitive transaction charge (CTC)

A financial fee placed on distribution or transmission services. This fee helps the electric utility to recover the costs incurred as a result of energy industry restructuring. These are costs that are usually associated with generation facilities and services, and not recoverable in other ways.

competitive transition charge

component

A part of a system or subsystem treated as a self-contained unit for the purposes of identification and change control. This definition applies to the Global Development Process (GDP).

compounded annual growth rate (CAGR)

A business and investing specific term for the geometric progression ratio that provides a constant rate of return over the time period.

compressibility factor

In gas measurement, volume decreases when there is an increase in pressure. Also known as compressibility factor (Z) is the variance of thermodynamic properties of a real gas deviate from those of an ideal gas.

computational fluid dynamics (CFD)

A branch of fluid mechanics that uses numerical analysis and algorithms to solve and analyze problems that involve fluid flows. Computers analyze gas or fluid flows by simulating the interaction of liquids and gases with surfaces that are defined by boundary conditions.

computer virus

A hostile software program that interferes with normal computer operation. A virus propagates to other computer systems by attaching a copy of itself to other programs.

concentrator

A device used for the collection of meter data, such as a handheld computer, mobile collector, or cell control unit (CCU).

Concentrator is a regional term used in Europe.

Concept Failure Modes Effects and Analysis (CFMEA)

See Failure Modes Effects and Analysis (FMEA).

conditioning equipment (CE)

Equipment modifications or adjustments necessary to match transmission levels and impedances, and which equalize transmission and delay to bring circuit losses, levels, and distortion within established standards.

condition statement

A list filter component that compares a field value, setting, property, or other item to a specified comparison value. Most condition statements consist of the item to be compared, a comparison value to compare the item to, and a comparison operator word or phrase that specifies the nature of the comparison to be made. A list filter may consist of one or multiple condition statements.

conductor

A type of material, usually in the form of a wire or cable, capable of carrying an electric current.

configuration group

A logical group of meters to which the OpenWay Collection Engine (CE) assigns identical meter configurations. A configuration group allows the CE to manage multiple meters simultaneously to perform a variety of functions. Each meter in a deployment must belong to one configuration group.

configuration item (CI)

A fundamental structural unit of a configuration management system. A CI can be applied to a product and/or component of a product. A CI satisfies an end use function and has distinct requirements and functionality and/or product relationships. Examples of CI types include hardware/devices, software/applications, system, database (DB), and more.

configuration maintenance

A process for making changes to account information in Itron Enterprise Edition (IEE) Meter Data Management (MDM) solution. The term does not include modification of reading data, interval data, or billing determinants.

configuration tag

An encoded tag identifying the meter's associated OpenWay Collection Engine configuration group. Used to identify, monitor, and maintain the configuration (family and version) that determines how the meter records and functions.

connect

Gas, water, or electricity is flowing and is being delivered to the customer.

Connected Grid (CG)

The Cisco^® suite of smart grid communications solutions for utilities.

Connected Grid Device Manager (CGDM)

In OpenWay the CGDM provides field staff access Connected Grid Routers (CGRs) through Wi-Fi or Ethernet.

Connected Grid Router (CGR)

A Cisco^® field area router (FAR) used as a network router in OpenWay systems. The CGR is a network router that serves as a data collection point for meters participating in the Cisco^® radio frequency (RF) Mesh.

Connected Grid Router (CGR) Adaptive Communications Technology (ACT) Module

A module that enables meters and grid devices equipped with Adaptive Communications Technology (ACT) to communicate with each other while dynamically switching between radio frequency (RF) and power line communication (PLC).

CONQ

See cost of non-quality (CONQ).

conservation

Reducing electric, gas or water usage for the purpose of saving natural or scarce resources. Conservation can reduce the capacity requirements for infrastructure and equipment.

conservation pricing

Pricing that provides an incentive to reduce average or peak use, or both.

Conservation Voltage Reduction (CVR)

A technique for reducing the amount of energy waste or over provisioning on the distribution grid, and which reduces energy consumption resulting from a reduction of feeder voltage. This functionality is provided through SensorIQ Application.

constant light output (CLO)

In streetlight Central Management Software (CMS) applications, the adjustment of light to allow for degradation in brightness due to the age of the lamp.

The adjustment takes place using a lumen deprecation curve, which specifies how much the lamp should be dimmed. This is calculated in hours as a percentage of the dimming level set by configuration or by the schedule based on the lamp age.

The CLO algorithm takes into account the age of the bulb or lighting element. As the element ages, it deteriorates, emitting less light for a given input level. When the element is brand new, the NIC firmware sends a lower value to the control board. As the light ages, the value sent gradually increases. When the light is fully depreciated, firmware does not reduce the CMS requested value. The amount of reduction is defined by a depreciation curve, which defines the reduction factor at various ages of the bulb.

Constrained Application Protocol (CoAP) API

Used to communicate with constrained devices. CoAP API is a UDP based network protocol that is similar to HTTP with low protocol overhead. CoAP API is loosely based on the REST protocol to provide a familiar programming model for accessing device resources. See also CoAP Client.

consumable inventory

Inventory items that are installed or used. Consumable items can be serialized (items with serial numbers, such as endpoints, meters, and leak detectors) or non-serialized, (items without serial numbers, such as screws and bolts that are purchased in large quantities).

consumed inventory location

The location to which FDM records an inventory item as having been moved when it is installed through work order completion. The consumed inventory item location is not an actual location but an abstract concept that FDM uses for record-keeping and reporting purposes.

consumption

The amount of electricity, gas, or water used by a customer during a specified period. Consumption is usually expressed in kilowatt-hours (electricity), cubic feet or therms (gas), or cubic feet (water).

consumption (fuel)

The amount of fuel used for gross generation, providing standby service, start-up, and/or flame stabilization.

consumption monitoring

An Application Information Broker (AIB) feature that allows a utility to set high and low thresholds to monitor usage at a device. If the usage falls below or rises above the thresholds, a consumption alarm is generated.

consumption read

A meter functioning in consumption mode records a usage value to a single-register memory space.

Reading this value is referred to as a consumption read. See also interval read.

contents pane

One of several panes that make up an application’s main window in some software user interfaces. The contents pane contains the records or other items to be viewed or modified. It is one of two panes into which the display pane may be subdivided (the other is the details pane). For views that do not include a details pane, the contents pane is synonymous with the display pane.

contingency read

A read that is performed on a meter or group of meters that failed an interrogation read. It can be a secondary means of collecting consumption data for billing. If an interrogation (periodic) read fails to read any of the endpoints in a targeted group, a contingency read can be used to gather the missing data from the missing meters. Contingency read responses are sent to the subscriber of the OpenWay Collection Engine data service, typically an MDM system.

Contingency Reader

Replaced by Communications Module Utility (CMU).

Continuous Cumulative Demand Value (CCUM)

The sum of the maximum demand and the cumulative demand on a meter at any point in time. At the end of each demand interval, if a new maximum demand is reached, continuous cumulative demand is adjusted to reflect the new maximum demand value. A demand reset clears the maximum demand value, but does not affect the continuous cumulative demand. Continuous cumulative demand may be used for block, rolling, and thermal demand types.

continuously cumulative maximum demand

The sum of the cumulative maximum demand and the present period’s maximum demand (peak demand).

continuously powered device (CPD)

A device such as an electricity meter, Access Point (AP), Relay, or Bridge, all of which are powered up on a continuous basis. Gas Interface Management Unit (IMU) Module and Interpreter Register devices, for example, use CPDs to store their data to conserve battery power.

contract manufacturer (CM)

A manufacturer that contracts with a firm for components or products.

control area load

The total amount of electricity being used at a given point in time by all consumers within a utility’s service territory.

control / logic block

An ERT module component that gathers information received from the module’s sensors and transducers and uses the information to direct the operation of the module’s functions.

control node

An outdoor lighting controller (OLC) device that resides in a streetlight used to control lights across the Itron network. See also Smart Street Lighting.

control plane policing (CoPP)

A Cisco^® NX-OS security feature that allows you to configure the quality of service (QoS) filter to manage and protect the Cisco IOS router and switch control planes against reconnaissance and denial-of-service (DoS) attacks.

conveyance loss

Water that is lost during transit as a result of pipe leakage or evaporation.

cooling degree day (CDD)

A unit of measure used to relate a day's temperature to the energy demands to cool buildings. Calculate cooling degree days by subtracting 65 from a day's average temperature. For example, if the day's high is 90°F and the day's low is 70°F, the day's average is 80°F. Subtract 65 from 80 to get 15 cooling degree days.

cooperative electric utility (co-op)

A company that is legally established to supply a public utility, such as water or electricity, to the people who own it. Utility cooperatives generally adhere to a set of operational principals called the Rochdale Principles.

Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)

The primary international time standard, where time is divided into days, hours, minutes, and seconds. Each time zone around the world is expressed as a positive or negative offset from UTC. Coordinated Universal Time can be obtained from official Internet UTC servers and from satellite signals.

COP

CoPP

See control plane policing (CoPP).

core dump

The processes of copying raw data from a device's RAM to a more permanent storage medium. For smart meters, a dump is valuable for identifying and debugging issues that may have caused a device to suffer a fatal error.

core weight

In a transformer, the weight of the iron that makes up the transformer.

corrected reading

A gas volume that has been measured by a gas meter and has been adjusted by the pressure, temperature, energy, and/or supercompressibility factors that are necessary to calculate a standardized gas volume.

corrosion

A chemical reaction with something in the environment that results in a gradual destruction of metal, stone, or other materials.

COSEM

See Companion Specification for Energy Metering (COSEM)

cost-based pricing

A method of setting rates so that a utility can recover the costs of providing that particular service.

cost of non-quality (CONQ)

The set of costs related to the conformity of products and services to quality standards. All costs covering control and problem prevention activities are included in these costs.

coverage area

The geographical reach of a radio network or system.

coverage validation

A process used to identify whether or not a cellular-enabled smart meter will successfully attach to and communicate via a cellular network. This process can be used for troubleshooting cellular-enabled meters demonstrating little or no communication with the collection engine.

CP

See cathodic protection (CP).

CP3SLV

See CENTRON Polyphase III Advanced (CP3SLV) Meter .

CPD

See continuously powered device (CPD).

CPE

See customer premises equipment (CPE)

CPP

See critical peak pricing (CPP).

CP test station

A cathodic protection monitoring facility that allows access to electrical connections to a buried pipeline or structure and a buried reference electrode. See also cathodic protection (CP).

CR

See cell relay.

cradle

A hardware device that provides storage, communications, and battery charging for a handheld data collector in an office or vehicle.

Also called a dock or docking station.

CRC

See cyclical redundancy check (CRC).

credential

Evidence, such as a username and password, that verifies the right or authority to access specific resources.

credits

Used to allow a predefined number of operations by the Field Service Unit (FSU) before the unit must be returned to an administrator for reactivation with a new set of credits. Once the credits allocation is exhausted, the FSU must be configured with a new set of credits by the administrator.

creep

A condition occurring in an electronic meter where data is gathered and stored, but no power is being consumed. Creep occurs when the meter disc rotates continuously with applied power. Creep affects the accuracy of the meter. Positive creep is when the meter registers more energy than is actually used. Negative creep is when the meter registers less energy than is actually used.

CREF

See Common Reading and Event Format (CREF) Exporter.

crew dispatch

The dispatch of the same routes or work orders to multiple field service representatives.

CRF

See Common Reading Format (CRF)
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critical command

A command that can potentially affect energy supply or demand. This might be a load control event in the case of Critical Operations Protector for Demand Response (COP for DR), or a remote disconnect command in the case of Critical Operations Protector for Advanced Metering Infrastructure (COP for AMI).

critical infrastructure protection (CIP)

Preparation for and response to serious threats to vital systems and assets that could have a debilitating impact on national security, public health, or safety.

Critical Operations Protector for Advanced Metering Infrastructure (COP for AMI)

A hardware-based security platform that ensures the stability of the power grid by limiting the number of critical command that users can issue within a given period of time. See also Critical Operations Protector for Demand Response (COP for DR).

Critical Operations Protector for Demand Response (COP for DR)

A hardware-based security platform that places hardware-based limits on the maximum load shed allowed in the power grid based on permit issuance and multi-party control of critical command. See also Critical Operations Protector for Advanced Metering Infrastructure (COP for AMI).

Critical Operations Protector Permit CA

A Certificate Authority (CA) that generates a permit key pair for KeySafe or Critical Operations Protector for Advanced Metering Infrastructure (COP for AMI) / Critical Operations Protector for Demand Response (COP for DR).

critical peak period

A time period during which the demand for electricity usage is expected by the utility to be very high. In a critical peak pricing (CPP) rate structure, rates for power used during this period are much higher than for power used during non-critical peak periods.

critical peak pricing (CPP)

A hybrid of time-of-use (TOU) rates and real-time pricing. Utilities charge fixed TOU rates for preset periods but might charge higher rates during extreme supply conditions. Customers are notified in advance of the price change, allowing them time to curtail demand.

CRL

See certificate revocation list (CRL).

CROC

Internal name no longer associated with Communications Module Utility (CMU).

CRUG

See cell relay under glass (CRUG).

CryptKeeper

A grid management application that enables multiple operator certificates to be used in a single environment. This component is part of Shared Services Components (SSC).

cryptographic key

A random selection of characters used with a cryptographic algorithm to perform an operation, such as encryption, decryption, or verification. A public key is one example of a cryptographic key.

CryptoServer Administration Tool (CAT)

Software that runs on the administrative console in a KeySafe and COP environment and is used to configure and manage HSMs.

CS

See communication server.

CSA

See Canadian Standards Association (CSA).

CSDL

See Cisco® Secure Development Lifecycle (CSDL).

CSIP

See Common Smart Inverter Profile (CSIP).

CSMP

See CoAp Simple Management Protocol (CSMP)

CSV

See comma-separated values (CSV).

CT

See current transformer (CT).

Also an Internal term for Communications Tester. Not used as a product abbreviation.

CTAIDI

See Customer Total Average Interruption Duration Index (CTAIDI).

cubic foot

An imperial and US customary unit of volume, used in the United States and the United Kingdom. The volume of a cube with sides of one foot in length. Used in the utility industry to express quantities of natural gas.

CUM

See Cumulative Demand Value (CUM).

Cumulative Demand Value (CUM)

The sum of all previous maximum demand values on a meter after a demand reset condition. When a demand reset occurs, the maximum demand values are added to the existing corresponding cumulative demand values, and the sums are saved as the new cumulative demand values. These values do not increase until the next demand reset condition. Cumulative demand may be used for block, rolling, and thermal demand types.

cumulative maximum demand

The sum of the previous billing period’s maximum demands. At the time of demand reset, the maximum demand (peak demand) of the previous billing period is added to the previous accumulated total of all maximum demands. See also continuously cumulative maximum demand.

current

A flow of electrons in an electrical conductor. The strength or rate of movement of the electricity is measured in amperes.

current, electrical

The flow of electricity, normally measured in amperes (A).

current season

A season schedule, programmed into a meter, that defines the present rate schedule.

current summation delivered

Summation of kWh of electricity that have been delivered and consumed by the ratepayer since meter initialization.

current summation received

Summation of kWh of electricity that have been given back to the grid by the ratepayer’s local generation since meter.

current transformer (CT)

A device for measuring electrical currents.

Metering style CTs are designed with smaller cores and VA capacities. This causes metering CTs to saturate at lower secondary voltages saving sensitive connected metering devices from damaging large fault currents in the event of a primary electrical fault.

CT meters are used for service points that require electrical current of more than 100 amps. This type of meter takes a sample of the current to determine consumption. Currents of greater than 100 amps are not generally directed through a meter, due to the risk of current overload.

current transformer (CT) ratio

The ratio of the incoming current to the stepped-down current to the meter. In North America, the CT ratio is generally chosen so that the nominal secondary current is 5 to 10 amps, regardless of the primary current.

curtailment

A practice that is enacted during periods of peak demand. Electricity providers may ask consumers to reduce their energy usage. Some utilities offer incentives for voluntary curtailment of energy usage during periods of peak demand.

curtailment baseline

A calculated value used to represent a customer's electricity load or usage pattern over a period of time, in the absence of their participation in a curtailment program. Baseline values are calculated using one of many available baseline algorithms.

Customer and Market Experience (CME)

The representation of and interaction between Itron and customers, including Direct, Indirect, and Channel partners.

customer average in

A reliability index used by electric power utilities to calculate the average number of minutes per year that customers experience power outages or to calculate the average time required to restore service (power) to customers after a power outage.

Customer Average Interruption Duration Index (CAIDI)

Calculated by: sum of all customer interruption durations / total customer interruptions. See also Customer Total Average Interruption Duration Index (CTAIDI) and Customer Average Interruption Frequency Index (CAIFI).

Customer Average Interruption Frequency Index (CAIFI)

Calculation in which the number of customer interruptions is divided by the number of customers who have had at least one interruption. See also Customer Average Interruption Duration Index (CAIDI) and Customer Total Average Interruption Duration Index (CTAIDI).

customer class

The differentiation between users of energy or water. The class is determined by usage patterns, usage levels, type of customer (commercial or residential), or the conditions of service.

Customer Energy Resources (CER)

Small-scale energy units or systems owned by consumers.

customer information system (CIS)

Software used by a utility or other market participant for maintaining customer and billing information. The CIS often includes a history of work performed for each customer.

In Field Deployment Manager (FDM) systems, the CIS produces the data for all primary work orders and receives all work order completion data from FDM.

From the perspective of Advanced Metering Manager (AMM) application, an application system that stores meter and customer data.

CustomerIQ Backroom

The administration interface for CustomerIQ Software.

CustomerIQ Energy Reports

Printed and mailed reports that extend the value of online tools and encourage smart meter customers to use their web portal and provide ongoing energy insights and tips.

CustomerIQ Gas

A customer engagement application that provides natural gas and multi-service utilities with a suite of customer engagement features for residential, commercial, and industrial customers. The CustomerIQ Gas interactive dashboard delivers near-real-time usage insights along with weekly email reports and messaging to in-home devices to help customers reduce consumption, save money, and minimize their environmental impact.

CustomerIQ Software

An Itron interactive web portal intended for utility company customers to help them monitor and analyze their energy use, receive important rate and system alerts, compare their energy use with similar neighbors, and learn how they might be able to reduce energy use and save money through energy efficiency, more appropriate rate plans, and shifting energy use to low-cost time periods. CustomerIQ is designed for use by residential, small and medium business (SMB), and commercial & industrial (C&I) customers. CustomerIQ was previously known as EnergyIQ.

CustomerIQ Solar

A customer engagement application that provides comprehensive tools for residential, commercial, and industrial solar customers to help them understand their solar production, electricity usag,e and estimate their net energy bills.

customer part (custpart) numbers

A custom part number that contains all specific hardware, firmware, and settings making it unique and specific to each customer.

customer portal

A web application used by utility customers to view and manage their energy and water consumption.

customer premises equipment (CPE)

Equipment owned by the customer or stored on the customer’s property (for example, cable modem, router, or Access Point (AP).

customer record

A record in the utility customer information system (CIS) that contains pertinent customer account information such as name, address, billing address, telephone number, meter ID, and so on.

Customer Total Average Interruption Duration Index (CTAIDI)

Calculation consisting of the sum of durations of all customer interruptions divided by customers who had at least one interruption. See also Customer Average Interruption Duration Index (CAIDI) and Customer Average Interruption Frequency Index (CAIFI).

custom list filter

A list filter created by a user to limit the display of list items to those that meet one or more conditions or criteria. In contrast, a standard filter is one that is always available for use by all users and cannot be modified except by users with the necessary permission. You can create a custom filter from scratch or by modifying an existing standard or custom filter.

custpart

See customer part (custpart) numbers.

CVR

See Conservation Voltage Reduction (CVR).

Cyble Module

A multiple connectivity radio frequency (RF) module for fast automatic meter reading (AMR) and advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) reading.

Cyble 5A Module

A unique solution helping utilities engage in the ongoing digitalization of their water distribution networks. Designed to transform mechanical meters into communication data points, Cyble 5A enables IoT data collection using LoRaWAN or Sigfox networks allowing for improved billing efficiency and customer service.

Cyble Dock

A device that allows a Cyble radio to be mounted in a more desirable position to optimize radio performance of meters installed in difficult locations, such as deep or flooded pits.

Cyble G3

A compact radio transmitter designed and manufactured by Itron that can be installed on Itron water meters.

Cyble LRFv2 Module

A module compatible with a full range of cold and hot water meters pre-equipped with the Itron Cyble Module target.

Cyble M-Bus Module

A module that offers enhanced data that enables the utility to improve productivity and bring extra services to customers.

Cyble Sensor

An electric pulse output emitter that is not sensitive to magnets, considers the direction of the flow, and can create up to four signals.

Cyble Sensor ATEX

A smart pulse transmitter for gas meters designed specifically for gas utilities needing to connect electronic devices with a LF pulse input, such as volume converters to a gas meter.

cycle billing

The process of reading only part of a system’s meters each day and then billing that portion of its customers. By the end of the cycle (usually a month) the customer is billed.

cyclical redundancy check (CRC)

A mathematical formula applied to groups of data bits sent over a communications link to determine whether the data is accurately transmitted.