PrimeRead Energy SuiteSM

Meter Data Management Software

A more flexible, scalable and reliable solution for
automated, multi-vendor meter data collection.

A better way to access interval meter data

PrimeRead ES is a multi-vendor, automated data collection software for utilities
that makes data exchange with corporate IT systems for billing, operations and
customer information fast and easy. PrimeRead ES offers more than just largescale data acquisition from commercial and industrial (C&I) metering devices
though. It provides communications network flexibility, configurable data
validation and a true Windows interface.
PrimeRead ES offers a multi-network metering communications engine that
supports a full complement of current communication network technologies
and enables new networks to be used as they emerge. The software is highly
reliable, delivers powerful performance and opens previously unavailable
migration paths to keep pace with advances in communication technology.
A multi-tier architecture makes PrimeRead ES flexible and scalable. Its open
architecture allows scheduled exports as well as on-demand data access via
SQL queries or web services.
PrimeRead ES also makes an ideal complement to other energy and
operations management solutions.

Typical applications
Implement C&I data collection with more flexibility, scalability and reliability
Enable meter data management for AMI
Perform validation, estimating and editing

Built-in Functionality
Data Exchange with

Meter Data Management

Corporate Information

Oracle

Systems

SQL Server

AMI Ready
On-line Data Analysis
VEE
Report Scheduling

Remote

Multi-Vendor
and

Web Presentment
PDA Probing

Multi-Networking

Revenue Protection - Prepay

Communications

Billing

Engine

Automated, scheduled data collection

Robust 32-bit data collection engine
Multi-tiered architecture allows flexible topologies
Create port groups to define serial ports available on all data collection
workstations on all domains on the LAN. Ports may be administered from
any LAN workstation
Data collection workstation supports up to 128 simultaneous serial ports for
data collection
TCP/IP is supported for data collection allowing hundreds of devices to be
polled simultaneously
Group devices for one-click selection and scheduling
Individual device parameters for validation, time synchronization and DST
inside the groups
Data that can be downloaded from the devices include:
Load profile or interval data
Registers (including those without channels)
Quickly schedule communications with devices in groups or
individually.

Power quality events and waveforms

General device events
Data collection frequencies include:
Minutes, hours, days, weeks and months
Demand reset can be scheduled individually and separately from data
collection
Demand register value is stored prior to reset

Multi-network support
Lower your operational costs by using faster, cheaper and more reliable
communications networks. PrimeRead ES supports a wide range of wired
and wireless communication standards such as phone, cellular modem and
Ethernet, with room to grow and the means to take advantage of emerging
networks. PrimeRead ES supports the following communications media:
CDPD point-to-point
CDPD over TCP/IP
Wireless cellular technologies
Daisy chain (master-slave)
Ethernet
Modem splitters
Optical probing
Phone line (POTS)
Satellite over TCP/IP
RS-232
RS-485
Cellnet (UtiliNet) point-to-point
Cellnet (UtiliNet) over TCP/IP
Serial port servers
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Time-of-Use (TOU) structure expanded

Analyze energy usage data with unlimited calendars and custom seasons at
your disposal. You can even create custom day types and individual TOU rate
structures. The graphical interface fosters easy creation of, and changes to,
rate structures for data analysis in the Business Analysis Module or standard
reporting.

Extensive, multi-vendor device support

Use the calendar view to easily make TOU rate
changes and additions.

PrimeRead ES supports a wide range of metering devices, including standard

(C12.19) and vendor-specific meter protocols. PrimeRead ES stores all
interval, register and event data in a device independent format and supports
the following device manufacturers:
Actaris
Aldana
American Innovations
Arbiter
Arteche
Bayard/Hunt/Landis+Gyr/Siemens/Process Systems
Circutor
CEWE
Datapro
EDMI
Electroindustries
ELO
Elster/ABB
EMH
Emon
First Point
General Electric
Iskra
Landis + Gyr
MTC
Nansen
Quadlogic
Schneider Electric
Schlumberger / Itron
Scientific Columbus / Ametek
SEL
Transdata
Triacta
ZIV
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Relational database support

Support for industry-standard SQL Server and Oracle databases gives
PrimeRead ES an edge even in the most demanding operations. It also
liberates utilities from maintaining the proprietary knowledge necessary to
administer and customize obscure databases. PrimeRead ES supports:
Microsoft SQL Server Supports v 7.x and 2000, 2005, Express
Oracle Database may be on a Windows, Unix or Linux server; supports v8.x, 9.x and
10.x

Easily import/export legacy systems

PrimeRead ES supports HHF file imports, which allows backward compatibility
with legacy systems and handheld hardware. Its relational database provides
for fast migrations into the software. Import formats include:
HHF
MV-90 Masterfile
EDI-867
MDEF
Lotus PRN
BDF

Configure the interface according to user requirements and

preferences for enhanced workflow.

Exporting data to billing systems, SCADA or data warehouses is as simple as

querying the database. Export formats include:
ASCII, CSV, character-separated or tab-separated text
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Lotus PRN
HTML
DHTML
XML
EDI-867
Lodestar (LSE)
Engineering Units (EU)
BDF

Validation, editing and estimation (VEE)

PrimeRead ES supports online and interactive data validation. VEE routines
are configurable to your needs and based on your market operator or regulator.
Online data validation techniques for energy tolerance, number of intervals, zero
tolerance and time tolerance
Create a typical profile based on historical data for use in
validation routines.

Set online data validation parameters system-wide or individually at each device

Interactive data permits the creation of unlimited device profiles, including devices and
channels per device
Store device profiles and use them to capture skew data or estimate data
Set time synchronization parameters globally or at the device level, even schedule
periodic synchronizations
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Aggregation and totalization

Aggregation structures may be created using virtual device and virtual channel
for data aggregation. Users create virtual channels by combining individual
channels or registers from a number of real devices in the field. Each device
can be assigned its own factor to control its contribution to the group.
Create as many tree structures as needed for easy reference and multi-level
data analysis. For example, a geographical tree can be created to analyze
or bill based on geographical areas. The information structure allows users
to define structures that will facilitate data mining of the information inside
the database. The structures can be used to analyze different aspects of the
devices inside a system.
The intuitive design allows you to build data structures according to your business needs.

Reporting and data analysis

PrimeRead ES serves as a very powerful, yet inexpensive data mining tool.
Data viewed is dynamically built, whether through aggregation or TOU logs.
Multi-dimensional decision cube with configurable dimensions and layouts allows for
real-time analysis
Unlimited advanced filtering for decision cube analysis, spreadsheet analysis,
reporting, graphing and validation editing
Unlimited, easy-to-use, user-defined reporting with industry-standard Crystal Reports
Schedule reports for automatic generation in several different formats, including ASCII,
CSV, character separated or tab separated text, Microsoft Word, Excel, Lotus PRN,
HTML, DHTML and XML
Schedule reports to run automatically and specify their
formats and delivery methods.

Schedule reports for generation on different workstations on LAN/WAN environment

Schedule reports for automatic distribution using email and standard MAPI or FTP
Powerful graphs
Exporting capabilities to Microsoft Excel, HTML, XML and Text

Service and support

Primestone will help you design and commission a PrimeRead ES solution to
exactly meet your needs. Our customer support team will help you gain the
know-how to maximize your productivity and get the most from your PrimeRead
system.

Use the graphic function to identify and quickly address

anomolies.

Features and Benefits

Standard Windows interface
Financial management including
accounting and billing

Facility and energy management

A true 32-bit application, PrimeRead ES takes advantage of all current

Windows operational and connectivity options, minimizing the learning curve
and optimizing the workflow.
Multi-tier architecture
Its multi-tier architecture allows for flexible application distribution over a
network environment or over a geographically dispersed environment.
Relational database support

Operations management including engineering, planning and

maintenance

Built on common relational databases, PrimeRead ES permits other enterprise

systems/applications to access its data via SQL, APIs and web services. All
information is securely stored in a central database and is dynamically updated
each time an operation is performed.
Automated/unattended reporting and data analysis

Power generation, transmission

and distribution

Easily create and schedule unlimited user-defined reports or utilize more than
100 standard reports. Multi-format support makes sending reports via email or
FTP easy.
More legacy protocols

Integrated network comprising corporate intranet, Internet, serial, dialup or wireless connections

PrimeRead ES offers support for over 80 meter protocols, including ANSI and
IEC meter manufacturers.
Service entrances and onsite
generation

Power mitigation and main

power distribution equipment

Easy import/export data interface

Using the same industry-standard file formats makes replacing your legacy
C&I data collection system easy and accurate. Additionally, PrimeRead ES
provides for scheduled exports and on-demand data access, and its open
architecture supports customization of the data imported or exported.
Time of use capability
Offering more than simple TOU structure, PrimeRead ES allows time-of-use
(TOU) structures to be applied using calendars. You can create unlimited
calendars with custom seasons, 365 day types and 48 rates per day type!

PDUs and data servers

Automated, online interactive data validation

Tenants, departments or subcontractors

Online data validation techniques are available for energy tolerance, number
of intervals, number of zeros and time tolerance. Interactive data validation
considers historical values for each device and channel and creates a typical
consumption profile. New data is compared with the historical values to
capture skew values.
Auto-correction for daylight savings time change

Processes, lines, machines or

equipment

PrimeRead ES easily incorporates the devices that follow daylight savings

time. In addition, you have a choice of manually correcting any calendar
differences between the device and the system or let the system handle it for
you automatically!

Standard features
Multi-Vendor

Multi-Networking

AMI Ready

One-stop end-to-end Meter Data Management Software

Standard Windows interface with true 32-bit application

Multi-tier architecture

Relational database support, including SQL Server and Oracle

Unlimited user-defined reports

More than 100 standard reports available

Scheduled Report Generation

Supports over 80 meter protocols, including ANSI and IEC

Industry-standard file format exports

TOU capability with unlimited calendars and custom seasons

Aggregation or totalization of groups of meters

Online data validation techniques

Manual and automatic Estimating and Editing

Auto or manual correction for daylight savings time changes

Supports Billing Calendars for Billing Determinants exports

Integrated Billing Suite

Support for laptop or PDA probing

Integrated Revenue Protection System for prepayment option

Please contact your local sales representative for ordering information.

Primestone International LLC

Primestone S.A.
www.primestone.com
info@primestone.com

As standards, specifications and designs develop over time, always ask for confirmation
of the information given in this publication.
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