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S&OP
See Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP).
SA
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See software alpha (SA).
SaaS
See Software as a Service (SaaS).
SaaS Detection and Response (SaaSDR)
A product offering of Qualys®, SaaSDR is a security and compliance platform used to give an organization continuous visibility into all their Software as a Service (SaaS) applications and fix security and compliance issues.
SAC
See signing application core (SAC).
SACU
See signing application core utility (SACU).
sag and swell
When voltage increases or decreases.
SAIDI
See System Average Interruption Duration Index (SAIDI).
SAIFI
See System Average Interruption Frequency Index (SAIFI).
Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP)
An integrated business management process through which the executive/leadership team continually achieves focus, alignment, and synchronization among all functions of the organization.
salt shaker antenna
An antenna that works with Access Point (AP)s and Meter Antenna Couplers for both GSM and CDMA networks to ensure uninterrupted video and data transmissions in urban canyons and rural drop-off areas.
SAM
See FSU-Secure Access Manager (FSU-SAM).
SAML
See security assertion markup language (SAML).
SAN
See storage area network (SAN).
Satellite Access Point (AP)
A device ID that enables Itron to read smart meters in areas where cellular service is not available.
Saturne
A solution which enables utilities to collect and manage a wide range of residential and C&I meter data. It is an enterprise solution built on open standards and designed to provide a secure, highly scalable and flexible platform for advanced meter data collection. Saturne collects and analyzes data including load profile, multi-tariff billing registers, meter status information, events and alarms for reporting and export.
SBAP
SBR
See socket based router (SBR).
sBridge
A device that uses multiple serial connections to provide robust, two-way RF standards-based communications to support .
SBR PMR Management Tool (SPMT)
A software tool that performs update functions on Socket Based Routers (SBRs) and Pole Mount Routers (PMRs).
SCADA
See Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (SCADA).
scalability
The ability, ease, and cost effectiveness with which a solution, network, or process can increase workload with its existing architecture, cloud resources, and hardware resources.
scale factor
In Advanced Metering Manager (AMM) application, converts the value read from the meter (such as deciwatt hours) to engineering units (such as kWh).
SCEP
See Simple Certificate Enrollment Protocol (SCEP).
schedule
Determines what meters are read and when. A schedule consists of a start date and time, an optional end date and time, and a list of devices that will be read when the schedule executes. See also run and billing cycle.
SCM/SCM+
See standard consumption message (SCM/SCM+).
See Smart Energy Water (SEW) - Smart Customer Mobile (SCM).
scope
In the context of Tenant Management, a pre-defined set of access privileges within the Itron Identity Service represented as access token claims for API resources or as requests for specific sets of information defined by claim values associated with certain identities or roles.
SCP
See Secure Copy (SCP).
SCT
See standard completion time (SCT).
SDEE
See Security Device Event Exchange (SDEE) Protocol.
SDK
See software development kit (SDK).
season
A configurable amount of time that a rate schedule is in effect. In OpenWay, season start dates are configured in the format MM/DD (Month/Day).
secondary Access Point (AP)
The next best performing, most reliable device ID.
seconds since last reboot (SSLR)
Seconds since last reboot. This is how long the NIC had been running at the time of the event that caused it to reboot.
securable device
An endpoint or network component that supports security, regardless of whether it is secured or not. This includes devices such as the 100W ERT Module, for which earlier phases do not support security but current phases do.
Secure Access Manager
See FSU-Secure Access Manager (FSU-SAM).
secure association (SA)
A session that conveys a critical command from the back office over the Secure Network Manager port of the NIC firmware in a meter. The firmware performs a verification that the command has a signed permit and meets other criteria. Secure associations use Elliptical Curve (EC) keys for authentication. Expiration period is configurable in the back office. See also secure maintenance link.
secure command
A command sent to a secure device that has been authenticated and encrypted for that device.
Secure Copy (SCP)
Transfers files between local and remote hosts using the Secure Shell Protocol. See also file transfer protocol (FTP).
secured endpoint
A meter or Encoder/Receiver/Transmitter (ERT) module configured to respond only to secure, or signed, commands issued by the Itron Security Manager (ISM).
Secure DNS
Secure DNS protects the domain name system (DNS) infrastructure. It prevents denial of service and rogue actors from changing the DNS.
Secure DNS may be deployed in two basic modes:
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Static Secure DNS implements the protection measures using a symmetric secret key that is shared across the environment.
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Dynamic Secure DNS uses the key exchange capabilities of Itron devices to generate a unique Secure DNS key for each device automatically.
secure hash algorithm (SHA)
An algorithm that turns a variable-sized amount of data into a fixed-sized output (hash value) to create digital signatures. SHA employs cryptographic hash functions designed by the United States National Security Agency (NSA) and published by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) as a Federal Information Processing Standard. There are three types of SHA algorithms, SHA-0, SHA-1, and SHA-2.
Secure Key Generator (SKG)
A software component of the Itron Security Manager (ISM) suite that resides at Itron manufacturing facilities. The SKG provides cryptographically sound and randomly generated keys that are placed in Itron's enhanced security-capable devices at the manufacturing facility.
secure key transfer file (SKTF)
A secure file used to transfer device keys between external systems.
The Itron factory generates an SKTF containing security key information for each secured or ready-to-secure ChoiceConnect network securable device. The SKTF is imported into the destination utility’s Itron Security Manager (ISM).
secure maintenance link
Similar to a secure association, but, it differs in the following ways: a) used to send a command from the FSU to an endpoint; b) the FSU cannot issue a command to an endpoint not in the immediate vicinity (for instance, an FSU in Sacramento cannot send a command to an endpoint in Bakersfield); c) a secure maintenance link expires in one hour unless the FSU is idle, in which case, it expires in five minutes; d) they use RSA keys, not Elliptical Curve (EC) keys, for authentication. See also secure association (SA).
SecureNAT, SNAT
See secure network address translation (SecureNAT, SNAT).
secure network address translation (SecureNAT, SNAT)
An extension of the Microsoft® Windows® network address translation (NAT) feature. NAT involves rewriting the addresses of Internet Protocol (IP) packets as they pass through a router or firewall, substituting a global IP address for the internal IP addresses. Because the global IP address is valid on the Internet, this process lets multiple hosts with private IP addresses share a single public IP address, while remaining protected by the firewall.
Secure Sockets Layer (SSL)
The Internet security protocol used to validate the identity of a website and create an encrypted connection for secure data transmission. SSL uses a public key to encrypt data transferred over the SSL connection.
security assertion markup language (SAML)
An XML-based format established by the Organization for the Advancement of Structured Information Standards (OASIS) for the exchange of security information between security domains.
security certificate
A digital document containing a data set that uniquely identifies an entity. The certificate is signed by a trusted party, thereby binding the key to the entity. Data contained in a certificate can include (but is not limited to) the certificate's serial number, a signature algorithm, credentials that identify the certificate user, the certificate validation and expiration dates, and the public key.
Security Device Event Exchange (SDEE) Protocol
Standard proposed by the International Computer Security Association (ICSA) to specify message communication formats for events that are generated by security devices.
security event manager (SEM)
A dedicated appliance that tracks, stores, and analyzes security event data that is generated by other software within the network.
Security Hash Algorithm (SHA)
A cryptographic hash function often used to secure government agencies. SHA employs cryptographic hash functions designed by the United States National Security Agency (NSA) and published by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) as a Federal Information Processing Standard. There are three types of SHA algorithms, SHA-0, SHA-1, and SHA-2. The most commonly used version is SHA-1, which is a Federal Information Processing Standard. See also hash value.
security identifier (SID)
A unique alphanumeric value of variable length that is assigned to users and user groups in Windows® operating systems. Access control lists (ACLs) use SIDs to identify these users and user groups and to then permit or deny actions based on the user and user group privilege level.
security information and event management (SIEM)
Collection of log data from a network’s hardware and applications and presentation of a real-time analysis of security alerts in a single interface. Through the SIEM interface, the user can organize data, log security data, respond to attacks, and generate reports for compliance purposes.
security level
Any of four security configurations (no enhanced security, ready to secure, command security, or full security) to which an Itron ChoiceConnect network enhanced security capable device can be set.
security manager
The person responsible for managing a utility’s endpoint security configurations, secure commands, and key exchange commands on the Itron Security Manager (ISM) server.
Security Monitoring Tool (SMT)
Monitors the application layer of the network for problems with secure associations and configuration settings. System administrators monitoring for security anomalies can monitor for things like the status of sensitive ports; privileges for hard coding devices; and device security levels.
security server
A term used to describe one computer containing both the OpenWay decryption and key update server (DKUS) and the signing and encryption server (SES), usually in smaller OpenWay deployments.
security state
Any of four security configurations (no enhanced security, ready to secure, command security, or full security) to which an Itron ChoiceConnect network enhanced security capable device can be set. Also called security level.
security token
Markup language representations of claims. Examples of claims include, but are not limited to, names, passwords, identities, certificates, groups, and privileges. Security token services issue security tokens to clients and are presented by clients to services as part of authentication.
OpenWay Web Services security provides a general-purpose mechanism to associate security tokens from the OpenWay Collection Engine (CE) with messages for single-message authentication.
security token service (STS)
A service that brokers authentication between a web service and a client by validating the client’s credentials. After the STS validates the client’s credentials, it issues a security token to the client. When the client then requests direct communication with the web service, the web service validates the security token and establishes a security context for the client.
seed NIC
NIC on which a new firmware image is uploaded. Each NIC can store two complete images. During a firmware upgrade, the old unused one is deleted to make space for the new one. The new image is uploaded to about three percent of all NICS. A code float enables all non-seed NICs to acquire the image from any directly neighboring NIC, seed or non-seed, that has the image. See also code push.
self-read
In electricity meters, when the meter performs a self-read and transfers usage data from ST23 to ST25. A periodic read by a meter of register values which it stores in non-volatile memory for later retrieval by the OpenWay Collection Engine or by a meter programming and reading application such as Itron’s Field-Pro.
self-signed certificate
A security certificate that is not signed by a certificate authority (used in smartphone apps).
SEM
See security event manager (SEM).
Sensi thermostat
A smart thermostat solution used in energy efficiency and demand response (DR) programs.
sensor
A feature that can be enabled on the Itron network interface card (NIC) to monitor one or multiple data points on the attached device (for example, a meter or load control switch) to facilitate the collection of data. This feature is used by SensorIQ Application. The supported Sensors may vary depending on the device vendor or model.
Available sensor bundles are:
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Rapid DR Telemetry: Supports demand response at all times of the year with up-to-the-minute data collected on demand response (DR) event performance for all DR customers, and facilitates integration of distributed energy resources
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Electricity Bundle: Includes voltage, temperature, current, usage, power, and power factor Sensors
SensorIQ
Interface for viewing details about information collected on the meters.
SensorIQ Application
A back-office application for collecting data from Itron-enabled electricity meters, direct-to-grid devices, load control switches, and Zigbee load control switches that communicate with Itron-enabled devices. The SensorIQ server cluster can collect sampled data from NICs at regular intervals. SensorIQ provides a critical part of increasingly important utility solutions such as grid-side energy efficiency applications, power quality monitoring, polyphase meter support, and high-frequency data sampling.
Also bundled with SensorIQ is SensorIQWSRoute, the web services routing application used by SensorIQ. Older versions of SensorIQ include Data Transfer Agent (DTA). See also Power Monitor.
SensorIQWSRoute
An Itron component that allows SensorIQ Application users to route web service calls for SensorIQ. It provides the public API and serves the WSDL and XSD files needed by integration tooling and routes public and legacy API calls. It is required by SensorIQ.
Sensor Network
An Itron open-standards software solution designed to collect and use data from networked sensor devices such as usage, voltage, theft, and energy-audit sensors. The solution enables utilities to aggregate and organize these devices, and to analyze smart grid data quickly and cost effectively, which is particularly applicable for mission-critical operations and for customer engagement. The solution can be configured for broad integration and access by utility and consumer applications, utility business systems (such as meter data management (MDM), customer information system (CIS), and billing and operations systems), and through Itron networks, home area networks, third-party networks, and legacy systems.
SENTINEL Meter
A solid-state, polyphase meter. This self-contained or transformer-rated meter is designed for use with high-end commercial and industrial (C&I) customers, including large industrial sites and substations.
SEP
See Smart Energy Profile (SEP).
serialized inventory
Inventory items that have serial numbers. Serialized items can be consumable—those that get installed or used, such as endpoints, meters, and leak detectors—or non-consumable, such as data collection devices and cell phones.
server
A computer or program that responds to commands or fills requests for data, files, services, or shared network resources from one or more client computers or programs.
service address
The mailing address of a meter location.
service-level agreement (SLA)
A critical component of technology contracts between service providers and customers in which the services provided are described, expectations and metrics for measuring reliability are defined, and issue resolution response times are agreed upon, among other things.
service limiting
A feature that when enabled, the meters are programmable to open the disconnect switch based on a service limiting type; current or demand.
service-oriented architecture (SOA)
A set of methods and principles for designing and developing software and computer system architecture so that the services are interoperable. SOA services can be distributed over a network to be combined and reused to create business applications.
service pack
Refers to a cumulative set of all hotfixes, security updates, updates, and critical updates that address problems found in all components of a product since its original release. See also hotfix and patch.
service point
A unique identifier associated with a premise ID. There can be multiple service points associated with a premise ID.
The point where a utility service such as electricity, water, or gas physically connects to a service location.
service point ID
See service point.
service principal
In the context of Tenant Management, an authority that represents a deterministic piece of code that is requesting access after a programmatic authentication process within the Itron Identity Service.
service set identifier (SSID)
A 32-character alphanumeric sequence that uniquely identifies a wireless local area network (WLAN). For the devices on a WLAN to communicate with one another, they must all employ the same SSID.
SES
See signing and encryption server (SES).
SESAA
See signing and encryption server authorization agent (SESAA).
set
When a device is physically installed and connected to electricity. Also known as energized.
SEW
See Smart Energy Water (SEW) - Smart Customer Mobile (SCM).
SHA
See Security Hash Algorithm (SHA).
SHA-1
The most widely-used cryptographic hash function of three secure hash algorithms (SHAs) designed by the National Security Agency (NSA) and published by the United States National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) as a Federal Information Processing Standard.
shadow
See dead area.
Shared Services Components (SSC)
A set of packaged applications and utilities that provide common services to Itron applications. Refer to the GenX Compatibility and Requirements Matrix for a full list of SSC components.
SID
See security identifier (SID).
SIEM
See security information and event management (SIEM).
signed blob format
A "signed blob" is a binary object that can be thought of as a small attribute certificate, which contains a signature header (information to identify the signer), the signing algorithm, and the signature (the data over which the signature is performed, for example key, permit, broadcast command, and so on).
signing and encryption server (SES)
The dedicated appliance responsible for signing command messages sent by the OpenWay Collection Engine (CE) to meters. The SES includes a hardware security module to provide protection for the signing keys.
signing and encryption server authorization agent (SESAA)
Signing and encryption server (SES) software component that determines whether signing operations should be performed or denied for signature requests received from the OpenWay Collection Engine (CE).
signing application core (SAC)
Software component of the Certicom® API contained in the OpenWay signing and encryption server (SES) that receives signature requests from the application protocol module daemon (APMD) to perform signatures and optionally encrypt responses, which it then sends back to the APMD.
signing application core utility (SACU)
A command line configuration utility component in the OpenWay signing and encryption server (SES) that provides the interface for configuring the signing application core (SAC) and provides commands for user administration, key pair operations, SAC maintenance, and other commands.
Silver Spring Networks
Silver Spring Networks was a leader in networking technologies that modernize today’s power grid. Itron acquired Silver Spring Networks in 2018.
SIM card
A removable integrated circuit that stores data for GSM cellular devices. A subscriber identity module (SIM) card stores device or user information, phone number, security keys, and encryption data. Itron's cellular- enabled electricity meters that use the AT&T and Rogers cellular networks contain SIM cards.
Simple Certificate Enrollment Protocol (SCEP)
An Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) protocol that is designed to simplify the issuing and revocation of digital certificates to make usage more scalable.
simple metering cluster
Provides a means to retrieve energy use information for individual HAN devices (for example, HAN-enabled meters and load control switches) through Zigbee-based communications. This is used, for example, by HAN Communications Manager (HCM) to obtain information not provided through standard meter reads. See also home area network (HAN).
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)
An Internet standard protocol based on the manager/agent mode that is used for managing and controlling devices on Internet Protocol (IP) networks.
Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP)
A protocol based on Extensible Markup Language (XML) for the exchange of structured information in the implementation of web services in computer networks. Soap can be used over any transport protocol, such as Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP), HTTP Secure (HTTPS), Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP), and so on.
singlephase
Consisting of only one phase.
singlephase meter
A watt-hour meter used to measure energy flow in a single phase of multiple currents fluctuating in unison. Singlephase meters are typically used for residential and light commercial service locations. Also called residential meter.
single sign-on
A session or user authentication process that permits a user to enter one name and password to access multiple applications.
SIQ
See SensorIQ.
SKG
See Secure Key Generator (SKG).
SKTF
See secure key transfer file (SKTF).
SLE
See Streetlight Essentials (SLE).
SLG
sleepy
A term used to describe home area network (HAN) devices. These devices are inactive (asleep) most of the time and active (awake) only for short periods when sending data or event information up to the meter.
SL uAP
See Streetlight MicroAP (SL uAP).
slug
In the context of Tenant Management, a unique short name for a tenant, application, or client within the Itron Identity Service.
SLV
See Streetlight.Vision (SLV) software.
small and medium business (SMB)
Refers to small and medium business energy and water customers. SMB customers typically have fewer than 500 employees, demand of less than 75-kW, are energy-only metered, and do not use building management systems. Examples of SMB customers are restaurants, coffee shops, and start-up companies.
smart card
A magnetic card with an embedded authentication chip.
Smart Energy Platform
The Itron platform based on open Internet Protocol (IP) standards, allowing continuous, two-way communication between the utility and devices on the grid.
Smart Energy Profile (SEP)
A low-power public communication standard developed by the Zigbee Alliance that provides the necessary tools to allow wireless communication between utility companies and common household devices.
Smart Energy Water (SEW) - Smart Customer Mobile (SCM)
SEW’s SCM is a digital customer experience (CX) platform for energy and water utilities and cities that enables customers to make informed decisions for how to conserve energy and water through simple and intuitive ways to track electric, water, and gas usage.
smart grid
Refers to technologies that enable a highly communicative, predictive, and self-healing utility grid.
Smart Grid Sales and Partner Support
Abbreviation of an internal Itron team name.
smart inverter
A device that integrates solar and other distributed energy resources (DERs) into the electric grid.
smart meter
An electric meter that is capable of measuring and recording usage data in time differentiated registers. The meter allows electric consumers, suppliers, and service providers to participate in price-based demand response (DR) programs and provides data and functionality to address power quality issues. Also known as an advanced meter.
Smart Metering Integration Profile (SMIP)
Supports the consistent technical implementation of smart grid technologies over Internet Protocol (IP)-based networks, which leverage Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE)-standard communication technologies.
Smart NIC
A universal, smart, communications module with integrated Adaptive Communications Technology (ACT) designed to be used with third party meter vendors.
smart plug
An electrical outlet that can be plugged into a standard wall outlet to turn off or on any connected electrical appliance or device. When used in conjunction with a power monitoring software application, utility consumption of the connected devices can be viewed and managed.
Smart Pressure Management
See Advanced Water Management.
SmartPrice solution
A suite of smart metering solutions designed to help utilities and cities manage energy and water more efficiently. These solutions provide detailed insights into consumption patterns, improve grid operations, and enhance customer engagement.
Smart Street Lighting
A solution that allows utilities and municipalities to manage, control, and monitor, and provide analysis for streetlights across the Itron mesh network. Itron NICs are installed in streetlight control devices (such as in control nodes in luminaires and controllers in cabinets) and communicate through to Central Management Software (CMS) applications and Advanced Metering Manager (AMM) application for integration with other Itron applications. See also photocell and street light controller.
SmartSynch
SmartSynch was a leading provider of point-to-point smart grid solutions that utilize a cellular network for communications. Itron acquired SmartSynch in 2012.
SMB
See small and medium business (SMB).
SMIP
See Smart Metering Integration Profile (SMIP).
SMT
See Security Monitoring Tool (SMT).
SNAT
See secure network address translation (SecureNAT, SNAT).
SNMP
See Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP).
SNTP
See Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP).
SOA
See service-oriented architecture (SOA).
SOAP
See Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP).
SoapUI
An open-source software suite used for testing interoperable applications in service-oriented architecture (SOA) environments. SoapUI is instrumental in the development of MultiSpeak methods for utility system interfaces.
SoC
SOC
SocketAP 5
An Itron Access Point (AP) that provides the central network resource for delivering data generated by endpoint devices at the network edge and IT/OT systems—enabling high performance applications, network control and monitoring. Its flexible communication features extend the reach and coverage of the network to hundreds of customer sites, and its support for up to 250 endpoints per SocketAP dramatically lowers costs. The SocketAP 5 offers multiple paths to each endpoint device through sophisticated mesh network routing that ensures greater reliability and redundancy.
socket based router (SBR)
A device that communicates between the internet and the devices that are connected to the internet. See also OpenWay Riva Socket-Based Router.
software alpha (SA)
A product milestone that indicates the first limited feature build of the software product has completed functional testing. Feature set aligns with hardware alpha (HA) and firmware alpha (FA) releases for early system testing, if applicable.
Software as a Service (SaaS)
A software licensing and delivery model in which software is licensed on a subscription basis and is centrally hosted.
software development kit (SDK)
A collection of common developer tools presented in one installable package to facilitate the creation of applications. Common tools might include a compiler, debugger, application programming interfaces (APIs), sample software, documentation, and tutorials. SDKs are normally specific to a hardware platform and operating system combination.
software (SW)
Computer programs, which include operating systems, applications, networking programs, and computer language programs.
Solar Battery AP (SBAP)
A device that provides a lower cost backhaul for gas-only and water-only deployments. The device communicates using EFC+ with a limited number of gas and water meters, and then backhauls the data over a cellular network. See also Access Point (AP).
solar disconnect switch
A switch designed to disconnect a solar array from a service location that is also connected to the grid. The switch is located between a solar meter and a building with an installed utility meter. It is used to disconnect solar power for utility maintenance or other electrical work.
solid state meter
An electronic, multiple-function electric or gas meter that relies on solid-state circuitry, rather than mechanical and electromechanical technology, to measure energy usage and generate metering data more accurately and reliably. Solid state meters can measure advanced metering functions including kWh, demand, kVA, and kVAR.
solution
A collection of systems, subsystems or components enabled to work together to fulfill the needs of a particular customer or set of customers, but not necessarily a single set of requirements. This definition applies to the Global Development Process (GDP).
SOP
See standard operating procedure (SOP).
source select
Corresponds to a measurement channel configured on an electricity meter. Each channel measures a particular source, such as energy delivered in dWh.
SPAN
See Switch Port Analyzer (SPAN).
Sparklog
A data logger able to manage four channels in the same device for electricity, gas, water, and heat metering.
sparse deployment
A range-limited deployment where relatively few endpoints operate at minimum signal strength. See also spot deployment.
SPCS
See State Plane Coordinate System (SPCS).
spectral inspection
A spectrum analyzer can be used to determine potential sources for out-of-band interferers.
spectrum analyzer
A device used to measure the spectral composition of some electrical, acoustic, or optical waveform.
spinning reserve
Reserve generating capacity running at zero load.
SPMT
See SBR PMR Management Tool (SPMT).
spot deployment
Deployments to read a small number of relatively contained endpoints, such as in an office park. See also sparse deployment.
spot read
A meter read, which is not within the collection route, is collected because the data collector happened to be in a specific location (on the spot). The utility company can request spot reads while the data collector is out in the field. Spot reads can be used for off-cycle reads such as move-in reads, move-out reads, and billing verification.
spyware
Software that is secretly or surreptitiously installed into an information system to gather information on individuals or organizations without their knowledge; a type of malicious code.
SQL
See Structured Query Language (SQL).
SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS)
A component of Microsoft® SQL Server® that enables extraction, transformation, and loading of large amounts of data into and out of a database.
SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS)
A Microsoft® SQL Server® component that lets users guild and view reports containing data in a SQL Server database.
SRead technology
Itron’s 80-channel 2-way radio technology designed to communicate with Itron ERTs using mobile radios (FC200SR, FC300SR, MC3, MC4, IMR) and ChoiceConnect networked units. The technology is also used in all ERT gateways. Using SRead technology, mobile and stationary devices are able to support a full complement of advanced AMR capabilities.
SRT RAL
The Itron Routing Route Accept List. The Itron routing table’s list of accepted routes.
SSC
See Shared Services Components (SSC).
SSID
See service set identifier (SSID).
SSIS
See SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS).
SSL
See Secure Sockets Layer (SSL).
SSLR
See seconds since last reboot (SSLR).
SSNEFP
See SSN Export Format Processor (SSNEFP).
SSN Export Format Processor (SSNEFP)
An application which provides multi-tenant export file splitting, enabling the Data Transfer Agent (DTA) application to transport SSN Export Format data to SSN-EFP, consume data it generates, and transport it to a receiving endpoint.
SSNIAgent
An Itron component that runs as a daemon and provides a secure gateway to a subset of web services for Itron applications such as Advanced Metering Manager (AMM) application and HAN Communications Manager (HCM). The application also provides fast and secure data transfer from a customer environment to the Data Platform when used with related components SSNIAgent Forwarder and TransferAgent.
SSNIAgentForwarder
See SSNIAgent.
SSN Root
The top-level private key in the PKI chain, maintained by Itron.
SSRS
See SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS).
stack version
The Zigbee stack version used in either the electric meter or HAN Device. Both the electric meter and the HAN device can request the stack version from each other.
standard completion time (SCT)
The amount of time typically required to complete an order type. The SCT equals the average of completion times for all job codes in the order type plus the standard travel time for the area in which the job site is located.
standard consumption message (SCM/SCM+)
A message containing the current meter reading and tamper/status indicators that is sent by an Itron Encoder/Receiver/Transmitter (ERT) module to a meter data collection device.
standard last gasp (SLG)
An asynchronous message from an electricity meter that indicates the meter has lost power. Also known as a power out message. SLGs can result when the loss-of-power PIN becomes active, when zero crossing events are missed, or when a transition from utility power to battery power occurs. Also known as last gasp (LG).
standard load
A list of consumable inventory items used by warehouse employees in stocking FSRs’ vehicles. Knowing the standard load and the vehicle assigned to a particular FSR enables a warehouse employee to make sure the vehicle contains the items needed by that FSR to perform his or her job.
standard operating procedure (SOP)
A clearly defined procedure or set of procedures followed when completing tasks or assignments. SOPs are typically designed and used to achieve a desired level of quality and efficiency.
standard tables
Tables in electricity meters that conform to ANSI Standard C12.19.
standby facility
A facility that supports a utility system and is generally running under no-load. It is available to replace or supplement a facility normally in service.
standby key
Of security key types that are provided in pairs, the key that is not being used by the system for communications. Only one key from a pair can be active (in a state actively usable by the system); the other key from the pair is held in standby until needed.
Note: In OpenWay systems, the key status (active or standby) has meaning only to the decryption and key update (DKUS) server. Key status means nothing to the OpenWay Collection Engine (OWCE) or devices (cell relays, meters, and others). The key status can be toggled between active and standby by the system administrator.
standby service
Support service that is available as needed to supplement a consumer, a utility system, or to another utility if a schedule or an agreement authorizes the transaction. The service is not regularly used.
Starfish
An Internet of Things (IoT) network service.
start word
A two-byte sequence in the GenX PHY frame used by the system to identify the start of a frame, or data unit. The start word’s value is set according to the regulatory region-specific default value in all production environments. The start work is determined and programmed during the manufacturing of or installation of a device in the network. It is not altered in the field. You can locate your start word by logging into Network Center and executing the startword_get command.
State of Charge (SoC)
The percentage of usable battery power available from an electric vehicle battery. For example, 75% SoC describes a battery that has 3/4 of its power remaining.
State Plane Coordinate System (SPCS)
A coordinate system (N-S and E-W lines are perpendicular) in which each individual state has from one to six zones, depending on the state’s size and shape.
stock-keeping unit (SKU)
A number or code used to identify each unique product or item for sale in a store or other business, enabling the company to systematically track its inventory or product availability, such as in warehouses and retail outlets.
In Itron’s Field Deployment Management (FDM) software, each inventory item type is uniquely identified by a SKU.
storage area network (SAN)
A high-speed special-purpose network or subnetwork that interconnects different kinds of data storage devices with associated data servers on behalf of a network of users.
stored procedure
In database management systems (DBMSs), such as SQL Server and Oracle, a set of Structured Query Language (SQL) statements that are compiled and stored in the database data dictionary for use by other applications that access the same relational database. Stored procedures can be used for many reasons, for example, as a way to control access to data, ensure that the applications that call upon them leverage data in a consistent manner, and to simplify processing that is otherwise complex.
street light controller
An outdoor lighting controller (OLC) device that resides in a streetlight control cabinet or other location separate from the streetlight luminaire and used to control lights across the Itron mesh network. See also Smart Street Lighting.
Streetlight Essentials (SLE)
A comprehensive roadway lighting control solution for communities of all sizes to grow into a complete CityEdge platform. SLE contains the same robust and market-leading streetlighting control technology used by Itron’s largest utility and city customers but packaged in a flexible and expandable model, making it simple, affordable, quick to deploy, and easy to maintain.
Streetlight MicroAP (SL uAP)
A member of Itron's Access Point (AP) family, which offers secure, flexible connectivity between the Itron network and back-office applications via built-in cellular technology. See CityEdge MicroAP (uAP) Module.
Streetlights
An Itron application used to interact with streetlight devices on the Itron mesh networks.
Streetlight.Vision (SLV) software
An obsolete term for 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.
Structured Query Language (SQL)
A standard syntax which allows most relational database management system (RDBMS) users to extract and manipulate data.
STS
See security token service (STS).
subinterval
Basic unit of a demand interval.
submetering
Individually metering all the apartments in an apartment complex or strip mall rather than using one master meter to determine usage for the entire complex.
subnetwork
The logical division of a network into smaller networks. Examples are Tower/Sector, Internet Protocol (IP) subnet.
Subnetwork Actor
The component of Network Abstraction that manages the pacing for a subnetwork.
substation
A facility in an electricity distribution system used for switching and / or changing or regulating the voltage of electricity. A substation is the location where high voltage transmission lines connect to switchgear and step-down transformers to produce lower voltages at lower power levels for local distribution networks.
subsystem
A set of components that work together to fulfil a set of requirements that are a subset of the full set of system requirements or lower-level requirements. This definition applies to the Global Development Process (GDP).
Summer Advantage
The Residential Direct Load Control program, referred to as the Summer Advantage Program, is designed to reduce peak electricity demand at the point of use in Entergy Arkansas’ service territory.
SunSpec profiles
Industry group definitions as to how the function sets will be utilized by the clients and the servers, and the mutually agreed upon tests that will demonstrate their compliance.
super group
A group composed of other groups.
supercapacitor
An energy-storage component used in devices that require relatively little current and low voltage. This component is used in cellular smart meters, enabling them to send last-gasp power outage notifications, even in very low temperatures (where conventional batteries may fail).
Also known as an ultracapacitor.
SuperRaptor
A nickname commonly used to refer to SRead technology.
Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (SCADA)
A process control application that collects data from sensors and machines on the shop floor or in remote locations and sends them to a central computer for management and control.
Supplemental Services
A service offered by Itron’s Technical Support Services team to help customers improve operational efficiencies and derive more value from their business solutions.
Support Services
Itron's worldwide network of regional customer service teams that provide global services to make the operations of wireless fixed network a success. See also Supplemental Services.
SW
See software (SW).
switching station
Facility equipment used to tie together two or more electric circuits through switches. The switches are selectively arranged to permit a circuit to be disconnected, or to change the electric connection between the circuits.
Switch Port Analyzer (SPAN)
Cisco® Systems’ port mirroring feature. Port mirroring (also called port monitoring) is used on network switches to send a copy of network packets seen on one switch port to a network monitoring connection on another switch port. This is commonly used for network appliances that require monitoring of network traffic, such as an intrusion-detection system. Network administrators use port mirroring to analyze and debug data or diagnose errors on a network. It helps the administrator keep a close eye on network performance and generates an alert when problems occur.
Switch Status Application
An Itron component that can be used to generate daily reports—in comma-separated values (CSV) format— to utilities by email to provide load control switch status data. Data for these reports is drawn from the utility’s HAN Communications Manager (HCM) database. The component also sends commands to the meters to set up a trap listener process.
symbol rate
In digital communications, the data transmission rate in symbols per second. When measuring the line code transmission speed, the baud rate is measured in pulses per second.
symmetric encryption algorithm
An encryption algorithm that uses the same secret key for encryption and decryption.
symmetric key
A key that is used to both encrypt and decrypt the same data. Unlike asymmetric keys, both parties have a copy of the same key. Also called a secret key.
synchronization
The process by which the Itron Field Deployment Manager (FDM) server sends to a handheld or laptop computer any work orders assigned to the field service representative (FSR) for completion and retrieves any completed work orders. During synchronization, the server also performs routine maintenance tasks, which may include updating the FDM endpoint and meter configuration information, upgrading the FDM mobile application when necessary, and, if applicable, upgrading the handheld’s operating system.
system
A combination of integrated or interdependent elements/components/subsystems organized to collectively achieve a common set of requirements. This definition applies to the Global Development Process (GDP).
system administrator
A person who manages the technical aspects of a computer system.
System Average Interruption Duration Index (SAIDI)
The average customer-minutes of service interruption (outages) or the average length of time of interruption of all customers. The SAIDI is commonly used as a reliability indicator by electric power utilities.
System Average Interruption Frequency Index (SAIFI)
The average number of interruptions (power outages) for all customers. SAIFI is commonly used as a reliability indicator by electric power utilities.
system integrity
A system’s ability to perform its intended function in an unimpaired manner, free from unauthorized manipulation of the system, whether intentional or accidental.
system key
A system-wide Advanced Encryption Standard (AES)-based key that can be used to provide confidentiality for command messages. Each OpenWay CENTRON Meter has two system keys. These keys are used to encrypt command messages sent from the OpenWay Collection Engine (CE) to meters on a system-wide basis.
system management mode
An internal operating mode for handling power management of the handheld data collector.
System MK Meter
A water meter designed to meet the special requirements of the apartments segment, mainly for the allocation market.
system of record
The authoritative or master data storage system for a given entity that overrides other sources for the same data. Advanced Metering Manager (AMM) application can be configured as the system of record for the utility.
System On a Chip (SOC)
The SOC (Intelligent Processor System On a Chip) is the part of the Smart Street Lighting that includes an embedded security engine for key management, link layer authentication, and packet encryption.
The SOC supports network communications, GE I-210+, I-210+c, and kV2c electricity meters, and other Itron field tools such as Electricity Communications Module Tester (ECMT) and Communications Tester.
System V Meter
A water meter designed to be used in apartments to measure the exact use of water by the resident.