Solutions for the “Silent Node” Problem in an Automatic Meter Reading System Using Power-Line Communications

Gao, Q.; Yu, Jiale; Chong, J. Michael; So, P.L.; Gunawan, E.

doi:10.1109/tpwrd.2007.910990

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“…Gao, J. Y. Yu, P. H. J. Chong proposed two algorithms, namely clustered simple polling and neighbor relay polling, for solving the typical "silent node" problem in automatic meter reading (AMR) systems using powerline communications (PLC)-access networks. A "silent node" [1] is a meter unit that cannot receive signals directly from the BS or that cannot send its metering data back directly to the BS. Here the factors responsible for an unreliable rate of data collection and significant time delay are the significant level of signal attenuation along cables, the noisy power-line environment, and the changing inhome impedance.…”

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A Review Paper on Automatic Meter Reading and Instant Billing

Sawarkar¹,

Golait²

2015

International Journal of Advanced Research in Computer and Comm

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Abstract:The existing systems are either an electronic energy meter or an electro-mechanical meter which are currently in use is limited to record up to kWh units. The kWh units recorded by meter readers monthly, on foot which need to be processed by a meter reading company. For processing the meter reading, company needs to link each recorded usage data to the particular account holder and then determine the amount owed by means of the specific tariff in use. On basis of various platforms researchers proposed many system for Automatic Meter Reading (AMR). There are various wire-based AMR systems like Power Line Carrier (PLC) and Telephone Line Network (optical/ cable) and wireless AMR systems such as E-metering systems based on GPRS, Bluetooth, GSM. Design of an Electric Energy Meter for long-distance data information transfers which based upon GPRS, but this system can't be implemented so easily because the regular use of GPRS is still a dream to the common man. A GSM based Energy meter with instant billing facility is introduced is efficient, but still the problem of missing SMS will degrade the accuracy and performance. A more reliable and user friendly system by creating web portal for multiple access using the advanced Visual studio .net frame work which will manage the data efficiently even if there is loss of SMS. It makes the design different from the previous proposals and also increases the throughput. The GSM/GPRS channel is a very useful means of communication as sending data as SMS turns out to be a very handy tool, due to its good area coverage capability and cost effectiveness. The front end web portal is User friendly and any employee with minimum knowledge of computers can work on this software. Employees can read the meter by sitting in their office.

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A Review Paper on Automatic Meter Reading and Instant Billing

Sawarkar¹,

Golait²

2015

International Journal of Advanced Research in Computer and Comm

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“…While the meter unit in the "Good" condition can communicate with DC or other relay meter units, the meter in the "Bad" condition will be in silent node [6][7]. As for Pg and Pb, they indicate the possibilities of the meters currently placed under both conditions.…”

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“…Meanwhile, the situation-specific simulations and modeling of PLC-based solution will be needed to implement PLC system in a noise-filled channel environment to improve both the stability and reliability. Although many studies have been carried out for modeling PLC's physical characteristics with a variety of simulation tools so far, they many more are yet to come [1,5,6,7].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…One such system is the Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) system where meter readings can be sent over to a power company through the power lines available in most of the industrial and public sectors. Not requiring separate or additional infrastructures is a very strong advantage and quite suitable for establishing the low-cost AMR network [6][7][8][9][10][11].…”

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Simulation of Power Line Communication Slient Node Problem Using OPNET

Huh¹,

Seo²

2017

Journal of Korea Multimedia Society

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The Information & Communication Technology (ICT) and the Internet of Things (IoT) have become the major issues in Republic of Korea recently. While RS-232, Zigbee, and WiFi-related technologies are used in the ICT-based systems, we focus on the Power Line Communication (PLC) in this paper. By carrying out OPNET simulations, we've implemented the PLC Router Node Model, PLC Terminal Node Model, PLC Link Model, and PLC Palette Model and executed the simulations arranging 20 holds within the range of 400m (20m apart). As a result, we confirmed that the slient node problem had occurred at the point of 200m-2000m (as of 2016) distance preventing further communications. However, the control group, by contrast, was able to carry out the communications by installing a router. We expect that this paper will contribute to the development of a foundation technology which will saves costs by performing the simulation prior to building actual large-scale ICT Complex in the future work.

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“…Nevertheless, practical issues pertaining to these technologies are currently delaying the large-scale deployment of smart meters in distribution systems. In particular, PLC techniques may fail to connect every single household (or substation) of the grid due to the strong attenuation of the communication signal [5]. Furthermore, interference is a salient issue for PLC in distribution grids as the spectrum is unregulated [6], [7].…”

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Network coding in Smart Grids

Phulpin

Barros

Lucani

2011

2011 IEEE International Conference on Smart Grid Communications (SmartGridComm)

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Abstract-Seeking to meet the resilience, efficiency and security challenges of smart grid communications, we present a set of strategies that leverage the benefits of network coding. The key idea is for intermediate nodes in the electrical power grid to store and send linear combinations of data packets they receive or overhear, thus ensuring that critical data can be shared reliably with the grid control system even when some of the connections break down. The impact of network coding on the reliability of multicast channels for control messages is also addressed. Our preliminary analysis of the achievable connectivity with different topologies and communication technologies (power-line and wireless) indicates that network coding techniques are well suited for smart grid communications.

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Solutions for the “Silent Node” Problem in an Automatic Meter Reading System Using Power-Line Communications

Cited by 39 publications

References 6 publications

A Review Paper on Automatic Meter Reading and Instant Billing

A Review Paper on Automatic Meter Reading and Instant Billing

Simulation of Power Line Communication Slient Node Problem Using OPNET

Network coding in Smart Grids

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