IEC 61107-1996 PDF
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St IEC 61107-1996
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Full title and description
St IEC 61107-1996 — Data exchange for meter reading, tariff and load control — Direct local data exchange. Specifies hardware and protocol requirements for direct local data exchange between a handheld unit (HHU) and a single tariff/meter device (electrical or optical coupling), based on the OSI basic reference model.
Abstract
IEC 61107:1996 defines the physical interfaces, character transmission rules, data transmission protocol and dataset structures for local, direct meter-reading systems where a handheld reader connects to one tariff device at a time. The document includes test arrangements, examples and annexes for implementation details and battery‑operated devices.
General information
- Status: Withdrawn / Replaced (superseded by IEC 62056-21:2002).
- Publication date: 20 March 1996.
- Publisher: International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), TC 13.
- ICS / categories: 91.140.50; 33.040.40 (electricity metering / data exchange).
- Edition / version: Edition 2.0 (1996).
- Number of pages: 121 pages.
Scope
Defines requirements for direct local data exchange between a handheld reading/maintenance unit and a single tariff device (meter). Covers physical interfaces (electrical and optical), character/bit transmission parameters, timing and signal quality, data message formats, block check calculation, communication modes and dataset structure for meter reading, tariff programming and limited load control tasks. Remote/networked systems are outside its scope (handled by other documents).
Key topics and requirements
- Physical interface definitions: electrical and optical coupling, connector and signal characteristics.
- Character transmission rules: character formats, codes, transmission speeds and error quality requirements.
- Data transmission protocol: message definitions, communication modes, block check character calculation and syntax diagrams.
- Dataset structure and register coding: definitions for meter registers, formatted codes and dataset layout.
- Annexes with examples and test arrangements: flow charts, battery‑operated device provisions and test procedures for transmitter/receiver characteristics.
- Compatibility notes: protocol based on OSI basic reference model and references to relevant ISO/IEC communications standards.
Typical use and users
Used by electricity (and other utility) meter manufacturers to implement a local configuration/reading port, by service and field teams using handheld readers (HHUs), by AMR/AMI integrators for legacy meter access, and by test laboratories and compliance engineers validating local meter interfaces. It is relevant for product design, firmware implementation and conformity testing prior to migration to later IEC 62056 series specifications.
Related standards
IEC 61107:1996 was replaced by IEC 62056-21:2002 (the updated local data exchange standard). It is also published as EN/BS/other national adoptions (EN 61107: 1996 and identical national versions) and references OSI and ISO communications documents (for example ISO/IEC 7498 family and ISO 1155 for error detection examples referenced in annexes). The broader IEC 62056 (DLMS/COSEM) family supersedes and extends meter data exchange functionality beyond the direct local case.
Keywords
IEC 61107, meter reading, tariff, load control, direct local data exchange, handheld unit (HHU), optical interface, electrical interface, data transmission protocol, OSI reference, IEC 62056-21.
FAQ
Q: What is this standard?
A: IEC 61107:1996 is an international standard that specifies hardware and protocol requirements for direct local data exchange between a handheld reading unit and a single tariff/meter device.
Q: What does it cover?
A: It covers physical interfaces (electrical and optical), character transmission, message syntax and protocol rules, dataset structures, block check calculation and annexed examples and test arrangements for local meter reading and limited tariff/load control. Remote/networked meter reading is outside its scope.
Q: Who typically uses it?
A: Meter manufacturers, field-service/HHU vendors, utility metering teams, AMR/AMI integrators working with legacy local ports, and test laboratories performing conformity checks.
Q: Is it current or superseded?
A: Superseded. IEC 61107:1996 has been replaced by IEC 62056-21:2002 (withdrawal/supersession recorded in standards listings). Implementers should refer to the IEC 62056 series for current local and networked meter data exchange specifications.
Q: Is it part of a series?
A: It belongs to the family of meter‑data exchange standards and has national/adopted equivalents (EN 61107:1996 and identical national versions). The IEC 62056 series succeeds IEC 61107 and provides the modern consolidated set of meter data exchange parts.
Q: What are the key keywords?
A: Meter reading, tariff, HHU, direct local data exchange, optical/electrical interface, protocol, IEC 61107, IEC 62056, dataset structure.