AVANT-GRADE METERING INFRASTRUCTURE ATTAINMENT USING PLC COMMUNICATION NETWORKS

Power line carrier communication is the emerging technology which has placed its mark in advanced metering infrastructure. Power-line communication (PLC) carries data on a conductor that is also used simultaneously for AC electric power transmission or electric power distribution to consumers. In this context, device language message specification/companion specification for energy metering (DLMS/COSEM) is an increasingly popular standardized application protocol for communication between utilities and their customers. With this study we have implemented the PLC communication using Phase Shift Keying technique which helps in two way communication. Power line intelligent metering evolution (PRIME) is used to send DLMS/COSEM messages. We can easily control the power delivered to the client from the EB station. It makes simple by making PREPAID EB CARDS, So that only limited usage is Permitted, no extra or billing issues will exist. We use an IR reader to sense from the rechargeable cards, and it updates the value to the Client meter as well as the EB SECTION. As the client consumes power, the meter rotates and the recharged amount gets reduced as per the reading. This will be updated at the EB section immediately. When the amount goes below a par value, it intimates the user. We communicate between the client and the EB section through the power lines. As power line cables are present in all corners of India, we can easily monitor the EB through smart metering. Drawbacks such as high bit error rate, difficulty in monitoring has been overcome in the hardware implementation. Energy theft involved in the power line can be effectively controlled and identified through this technique. If implemented, this project can reduce the theft involved in power transmission by which it enhances the power line carrier communication