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XAD TECHNOLOGIES
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ADVANCED METERING INFRASTRUCTURE
Introduction to XAD Technologies LLC
• Xad Technologies LLC, established in 2006 is an ISO & OHSAS Certified
company, which is operating in UAE, UK, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan.
• Xad offers Innovative Solutions and Services in Advanced Metering
Infrastructure, Telecommunication, IT Networks, Managed Services,
Staff Outsourcing, Fleet Management & Security areas.
• Xad is currently working with all major Telecom & IT Clients in UAE,
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and UK, i.e. Etisalat, du, Nokia, Huawei,
Ericsson, Al Catel, Telenor, Dewa, Ministry of Defense, Expo 2020, RTA
and other government and Non Government Organizations.
ADVANCED METERING
INFRASTRUCTURE
Advanced metering systems are comprised of state-of-the-art

electronic/digital hardware and software, which combine interval data
measurement with continuously available remote communications.
These systems enable measurement of detailed, time-based
information and frequent collection and transmittal of such information
to various parties.
ADVANCED METERING
INFRASTRUCTURE
AMI or Advanced Metering Infrastructure typically refers to the full

measurement and collection system that includes meters at the
customer site, communication networks between the customer and a
service provider, such as an electric, gas, or water utility, and data
reception and management systems that make the information
available to the service provider.
Advanced Metering Infrastructure
AMI Project Overview
• Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA), a major integrated
utilities firm in the region, joined forces with Etisalat Digital, the
division of Etisalat dedicated to propelling digital transformation.
• Together, they are executing an advanced metering infrastructure
(AMI) project with the goal of enhancing utility metering within the
Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
• XAD Technologies LLC is the official partner of Etisalat Digital in this
project working as a subcontractor
Goals & Objectives of AMI
• Automated Meter Reading & Accurate Billings
• Demand Response
• Energy Efficiency
• Outage detection & Management
• Remote Disconnect and Disconnect
• Load Profiling & Data Analytics
In summary, the goals and objectives of an AMI project revolve around
improving the efficiency of energy management, enhancing customer
experience, promoting sustainability, and enabling utilities to better
manage and optimize their energy distribution systems.
Project Scope and Scale
• Supply, Installation, Configuration (Meters & Gateways), Testing and
Commissioning of Smart Communication Gateway for ADDC & AADC
• AMI Connectivity and Communication program for approximate of 1
million meters spread across Abu Dhabi and Al Ain region for various
premises such as - Buildings (Low or High-Rise & Commercial), Villas,
Interface Meters for Substations, Bulk Meters, Public & Outdoor
meters.
• The meters are connected via Etisalat NBIOT/4G Network to the
HES/MDMS platform.
Scope of XAD Technologies LLC in AMI
• Initial Planning, Site Preparation Woks (PTW), Survey, Inspection, Site

Safety, Risk Management
• Installation, Labeling, Testing, Configuration of Smart Meters and
Smart Communication Gateways
• Installation of Smart communication gateways include floor to floor
conduiting in high rise building, and minor civil works
Scenarios
• 1:M (High Rise Buildings having multiple water and electric meters)
• 1:2 (Villas having one electric and one water meter)
• 1:1 (Streetlight, Fountains, Shops, having one electric meter only)
• Bulk Meters
Solution and Technology
Smart Electric Meters Smart Water Meters Bulk Meters
• ELSTER • ELSTER • BADGER
• ACTARIS • ITRON • KRONHE
• ITRON • HYDRUS • KAMPSTRUP
• ISKRA • HYDROMET • L&G
• ABB • EUROMAG
Communication Protocols
• DLMS
• Euridis
• IEC 625056-21
• Mbus
• Wireless Mbus
• Modbus
• Pulse
• Severn Trent
Smart Communication Gateways
• Esyasoft
• Datakorum
Different types of above mentioned gateways are used in this project as
per given scenarios and meter communication protocols like Esyasoft
All in One (AIO), Esyasoft 1:M Mbus only, Esyasoft 1:2 Dlms+Mbus,
Datakorum 1:M Dlms only, Datakorum 1:M Euridis only, Dakaroum 1:2
Dlms+Mbus, Datakorum 1:2 Euridis+Mbus etc
Smart Communication Gateways used
• 1:1 Wired Mbus Battery/AC powered Water GW.

• 1:1 Wired DLMS/IEC/Euridis AC Powered Electricity GW.
• 1:M ST Water Meter GW.
• 1:2 Wired Mbus Water + DLMS/Euridis Electricity GW - AC powered.
• 1:2 Wired ST Water + DLMS/Euridis Electricity GW - AC powered.
• 1:M Wired Mbus AC powered Water GW.
• 1:M Wireless Mbus AC powered Water GW.
• 1:M Wired DLMS/Euridis AC Powered Electricity GW.
• Bulk Water Meter GW (M-Bus Wired, Modbus-RTU Logger, Pulse)
Communication Network
• Etisalat NBIOT/4G
• Etisalat LTE CAT-M
Above mentioned networks are used for the two way communication
of Gateways and Head End System
• Electric Meter Connectivity
Multiple Electric meters are connected in a daisy chain topology with
the smart communication gateway
• Water Meters Connectivity
Multiple Water meters are connected parallel in a communication
connector and a single cable from connector connects with the smart
communication gateway
Commissioning process
Following applications are used in the commissioning process

• Utility Sync
• Meter configuration software
• Gateways local tool
Utility Sync
Utility Sync is a web application which is integrated with the Head End
System (HES). Each premises is allocated with a utility number which
can be open in Utility Sync. Utility Sync is used to update survey, adding
gateways, associating meters with the parent gateway, updating
properties of meters, and sending a message from HES to gateway.
Meter Configuration Softwares
Meter configuration softwares are used to read configure the

properties of meters like
• Baud Rate
• Physical Address
• Password
• Client ID
• Logical Address
Gateway Local Tool
Gateway local tools are used to check the setting of the gateways,
update the firmware of gateways, check the status of connected meters
in the gateway
Step 1
Configuring the meters using the meter configuration software
Step 2
Configuring and updating the firmware of the gateway
Step 3
Updating the status of each meter (Workable/Non-workable) available
in the premises
Step 4
Adding the gateway in the Utility Sync by selecting gateway model,
type, scenario, cable length, room, floor, signal strength etc
Step 5
Associating the meters to the parent gateway
Step 6
Adding the properties of meter in Utility Sync and creating the meter to
the HES
Step 7
After adding the properties of meter, update the gateway to the HES. A
configuration message from the HES will be transferred to the same
gateway using Etisalat Nbiot/4G network. Gateway will receive the
configuration message which include the meters serial numbers and
their properties. Based on the configuration message, gateway will start
communicating with the meters.
Inside the gateway, you can check the status of the meters
After successful communication between the gateway and meters,
gateway will send the message to the HES and all connected meters will
get active in HES
• How this technology works?
The smart meters gather consumption data for utilities like electricity,
or water. This data is stored locally in the meter's memory. First of all,
after configurating smart meters and smart communication gateways, a
message is sent from Head End System to Gateway containing the
meter serial numbers and their configured properties. The message is
send through Etisalat NBIOT/4G or LTE CAT-M Network. After receiving
the message from Head End System, Gateway validates the properties
and start communication with the meters based on the configuration
message received.
• How this technology works?
After successful communication of smart meters and smart
communication gateways, smart meters start to send the data stored in
their local memory to the smart communication gateway. Gateway
collects the data and send it back to the Head End System using the
same communication network. This transmission of data occurs in the
real time and at scheduled intervals. All this data is stored, processed,
validated and analyzed in the Meter Data Management System
(MDMS). Utility companies (ADDC & AADC) can use data analytics tools
to gain insights into consumption patterns, demand trends, and system
health.
Challenges
• Blocked routes for connectivity of meters in premises
• Civil Work
• Network coverage issues in rural and remote areas
• Customer Concern
• Customer Engagement
• Delays in commissioning process
• Testing of smart meters and gateways in Pilot Phase
Team Structure
Contact Information
• Umair Munir Minhas +971507655059
• umair.munir@xadtech.com

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XAD TECHNOLOGIES

Advanced metering systems are comprised of state-of-the-art

AMI or Advanced Metering Infrastructure typically refers to the full

• Initial Planning, Site Preparation Woks (PTW), Survey, Inspection, Site

• 1:1 Wired Mbus Battery/AC powered Water GW.

Following applications are used in the commissioning process

Meter configuration softwares are used to read configure the

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