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An Advanced Data Infrastructure (ADI) Solution

An Advanced Data Infrastructure (ADI) Solution. Northeast AMR Seminar March 30, 2004. Why is Landis+Gyr Interested in AMR?. Vertically integrated solutions are the only choices available to utilities One communication for complete deployment Drive-by is the answer

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An Advanced Data Infrastructure (ADI) Solution

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  1. An Advanced Data Infrastructure (ADI) Solution Northeast AMR Seminar March 30, 2004 Confidential and Proprietary

  2. Why is Landis+Gyr Interested in AMR? • Vertically integrated solutions are the only choices available to utilities • One communication for complete deployment • Drive-by is the answer • PLC fixed network is the answer • RF is the answer • Metrology must be supported by communications Our customers are looking for an objective view Confidential and Proprietary

  3. AMR Market Penetration - Electric Confidential and Proprietary

  4. Landis+Gyr ADI Core focus of Landis+Gyr is metrology Partner with best-in-class communication companies to create an open architecture Advanced Data Infrastructure, ADI Follow the AMR/AMI marketplace, perform due diligence on emerging technologies and ensure that our customers benefit from technological advances Confidential and Proprietary

  5. Advanced Data Infrastructure “Through the use of technology, ADI is a data communications infrastructure (LAN) that allows near real-time reading of utility meters and other devices at the customer site and with two-way communication ADI can support demand response, direct load control and other value added services.” Confidential and Proprietary

  6. Categories and Value of AMR Technologies TWO WAY FIXED HIGHEST DEMAND RESPONSE AND E-COMMERCE ONE WAY FIXED CUSTOMER SVCAND OPERATIONS VALUE DRIVE BY METER READING BILLING WALK BY LOWEST MONTHLY/MONTHLY DAILY/DAILY HOURLY/DAILY DATA GRANULARITY/DELIVERY Confidential and Proprietary

  7. Feature (x denotes advantage) Telephone Drive/Walk-By Fixed Network 2 Way Monthly readX XX X Eliminates read errors X X X X Requires a battery (Gas Only) X X X X Can read indoor and outdoor not curb meters X X X Tamper X not real-time X X Good for scattered applications X X X Elimination of meter readers X reduces X X Daily reads X X X Load profile/time of use X X Off cycle reads X X X Unaffected by weather X X X Low cost entry point X System Expansion for Advanced AppssomeX X Ease of installation and startup X X Positioning for deregulation X X X Reads water, gas, and electric some some some some Over air programming some X AMR Technologies Comparison Summary Confidential and Proprietary

  8. The ADI Solution offers the utility: A cost-effective, comprehensive and flexible solution for the utility’s AMR needs Cost-effective Cheaper on a TCO basis to competitive offerings Based on best mix of technologies and services to ensure cost-effectiveness Comprehensive A vast array of products and services are offered through L+G’s alliances which enable an end-to-end and 100% offering Flexible The functionality to meet today’s and the future’s metering and energy information needs Meet the targeted and mass market needs of the utility – grow as the utility wants it to Support new technologies as they emerge Landis+Gyr’s ADI Value Proposition Confidential and Proprietary

  9. Spot deployment for C&I market segment Metering Platform: S4 Interfaces with Envoy (paging), Comverge, and UtiliNet technologies Service offering with eMeter Widespread rollout for mass market segment Metering Platform: FOCUS and S4 Interfaces with StatSignal, Cellnet by Atos, DCSI, Hunt and SilverSpring technologies Service offering with eMeter The ADI Portfolio by Segment Confidential and Proprietary

  10. Our Network of ADI Relationships Cooperative Relationship Exclusive Relationship ENVOY Confidential and Proprietary

  11. Objectives for Discussion The ADI Solution (Advanced Data Infrastructure) C&I Under-The-Cover ADI solutions C&I Technologies C&I External Communications ADI solutions Mass Market Technology and Functionality Today’s Discussion Confidential and Proprietary

  12. L+G created the Advanced Data Infrastructure (ADI) solution for the utility AMR marketplace based on the following principles Partner with world-class technology and service companies that provide complementary product and service solutions StatSignal – 2-way RF mesh technology Comverge – wide-area network technologies eMeter – consulting, implementation and operational services partner Other partners – e.g., PLC technology providers Leverage an advanced data technology platform to offer utilities a 100% end-to-end flexible solution (meters, communications, IT infrastructure and implementation services) The Landis+Gyr ADI Vision and Approach Confidential and Proprietary

  13. Overall ADI Solution • StatSignal • Wireless • Server Public or Private WAN 2-way Paging Analog Cellular Digital Cellular Internet PSTN Other C&I Metering • 900 mHz Mesh • Paging e.g. SkyTel • GSM/GPRS e.g. AT&T • CDMA/1xRTT e.g. Verizon • Telco/Cellular Consumer Process Mgmt Center Internet • ComvergePowerCAMP Server Data Center • PLC Server Residential/Commercial Urban/Suburban 900 mHz Mesh Utility User • Envoy Server Residential/C&I Rural Power Line Carrier Power Information Platform™ Confidential and Proprietary

  14. Challenges for Most ADI Projects • Diversity of service territory and regulatory environments dictates a phased and multi-technology solution • Scalable implementation including integration of multiple data collection engines • Need for low cost optimized solution to maximize business case value and cost reduction goals The Value of Landis+Gyr’s ADI Approach Flexibility • Optimize technology mix based on geographic region, functionality and cost Positive Budget Impact • Avoid cost of staffing for deployment and operations • Increase speed of implementation & minimize learning curve impact • Implementation partner can provide lowest total cost Managed Risk • Multiple technology options minimizes obsolescence • Integration platform based on commercially available hardware and software Enhanced Benefits • Daily read as a minimum requirement yields benefits beyond meter reading • With L+G partner support, utility can focus on using information and maximizing business case value Confidential and Proprietary

  15. Under-The-Cover Wireless Communications Landis+Gyr meter and communications (-45 to +85 C) Send an email to verify communication and data New internal antenna design with improved range Meter shows 2-way Skytel coverage in the MOT Display Ultra-capacitor design…no battery! Go with eMeter service or PowerCamp own/operate Confidential and Proprietary

  16. Features With S4 Pager, 1XRTT, and GPRS • Communication modules are interchangeable • Power outage/restoration/event notification to Pager and Email • Ideal for real-time pricing and interval based readings • Supports 128 bit data encryption • Meter LCD provides communications status information • No rechargeable batteries • High performance under-glass antennas • Optional high performance isolated external antennas available • Over-the-air wireless firmware updates and configuration • Fully scalable to tens of thousands of points Confidential and Proprietary

  17. Technologies POTS - Plain Old Telephone Service AMPS - Advanced Mobile Phone System (analog - being phased out) Paging - 900 MHz Digital - Public Wireless • CDPD - Cellular Digital Packet Data • TDMA - Time Division Multiplication Access • GSM, Circuit Switched Connection • GPRS, Packet Data, IP Addressable • CDMA- Code Division Multiplication Access • IS-95, Circuit Switched Connection • 1XRTT, Packet Data, IP Addressable Confidential and Proprietary

  18. Wireless Technology Choices Comments Being phased out over the next three years Hybrid between digital packet data on the analog network Least expensive, good coverage urban & suburban areas Very good coverage, moderately expensive, works with MV-90 Inexpensive, good coverage urban & suburban areas rapid coverage growth Technology First Generation (Analog) Cellular CDPD – Cellular Digital Packet Data Two-way Paging Second Generation Digital Cellular (GSM & CDMA) 2.5G Digital Cellular (including GPRS and 1XRTT) We offer these Confidential and Proprietary

  19. Digital Cellular Market ShareMillions of Subscribers GSM/GPRS CDMA/1XRTT IDEN Confidential and Proprietary

  20. Communications Path CDMA - Digital Circuit Switched CDMA Network CDMA - Digital CDMA - Digital - PSTN- Analog Telco Central Office Utility Data Collection Software Confidential and Proprietary

  21. GSM / GPRS GSM - Circuit Switched Connection GPRS - Packet Data • 2G and 3G • Uses a 200 kHz channel divided into 8 time slots • One call uses one time slot in two channels • An FDMA-TDMA Technology • Operates on 1900 & 800 MHz in US Market • Other frequencies such as 900, 1800 in European Market • Utilizes SIM, interchangeable between devices. • Smaller network footprint than CDMA Confidential and Proprietary

  22. CDMA / 1XRTT GSM IS-95 “Circuit Switched Connection” GPRS 1XRTT “Packet Data” • First used by the military for secure phone calls. • CDMA is a “spread spectrum” technology, which spreads the call over the full 1.25 MHz bandwidth of the channel. • Capacity of 8 to 10 times that of an AMPS analog system • Lower price per kb compared to AMPS (53%) • Higher Security • Operates on 1900 & 800 MHz in US Markets • Improved Coverage - fewer cell sites Confidential and Proprietary

  23. C&I Unit Modem Splitter Maingate®C&I Metering Interface External Modem (RS232/RS485) • EIA Standard • No Internal Modem • Multiple Meters • Flexibility - External Device • Can Change out Meter or Modem • Can Locate Modem or Antenna Remote From Meter • Ease of Troubleshooting • Multiple Meters, One Line • Higher Throughput - 9600 and Above Confidential and Proprietary

  24. Comverge CDMA / 1XRTT Gateway Products CDMA IS-95 “Circuit Switched” 120 - 240 Volt input, Works directly with meter manufacturers software, MV90 and Comverge PowerCAMP CDMA 1XRTT “Packet Data” 120 - 240 Volt input, MV90 needs a software upgrade or Comverge PowerCAMP software can be used CDMA IS-95/1XRTT “Universal Gateway” 120 - 277 Volt input, Can be switched to operate on either depending on network and software preferences. Can be used on MV90, meter manufacturers software and PowerCAMP CDMA IS-95 “Circuit Switched Analog Bag Phone Replacement” 120 - 277 Volt input, Works directly with meter manufacturers software, MV90 and Comverge PowerCAMP Confidential and Proprietary

  25. Comverge GSM / GPRS Gateway Products GSM “Circuit Switched” 120 - 277 Volt input, Works directly with meter manufacturers software, MV90 and Comverge PowerCAMP GPRS “Packet Data” 120 - 277 Volt input, MV90 needs a software upgrade or Comverge PowerCAMP software can be used GPRS “Universal Gateway” - Circuit Switched / Packet Data 120 - 277 Volt input, Can be switched to operate on either depending on network and software preferences. Can be used on MV90, meter manufacturers software and PowerCAMP Confidential and Proprietary

  26. Wireless External Maingate® and Metering Landis+Gyr meter and Comverge Maingate box CDMA/1xRTT, GSM/GPRS versions Programming mode available with PowerCamp Read the load profile data via digital cellular and MV90 Radio is installed in the cover for easy hardware upgrade Radios will migrate to S4/S4e under-the-cover solutions Go with eMeter service or PowerCamp own/operate Confidential and Proprietary

  27. Solution Set:Maximum Flexibility for Your Valuable C&I Customers Circuit-switched digital cellular services (CDMA & GSM) are relatively easy to connect with legacy metering masters (like the MV-90) Packet-switched data service (including Skytel) offer better economics than circuit switched solutions but require a separate server to decompress data and deal with the IP environment (the server function can be provided via an application service) LEO Satellite provide the last increment of coverage for remote rural areas Extender-based solutions provide low cost of installation with the ability to use existing meters Under-glass solutions for the ultimate ease of installation, engineering and inventory management Confidential and Proprietary

  28. Landis+Gyr Inc. Statsignal Systems, Inc.eMeter….. beyond Measure …beyond Communications ... beyond Services Partnering with leading technology and service companies Financially strong global parent, advanced metering technology and portfolio of other fill-in technologies complete the offering of a 100% “end-to-end” flexible business solution for all utilities. The ADI Vision and Approach ADI ..…Beyond AMR Confidential and Proprietary

  29. Advanced Data InfrastructureTM - Architecture Application-specific Metering Network Public/Private Wide Area Networks Meter & Network Interface Devices Data Center Project Management Software and Interfaces Existing Utility Information Systems PSTN Billing Power Line Data Collection Process Management Interfaces Management CSR Desktop Internet Data Management Meter Network Management Internet Internet Data Presentation Wireless Data Collection Utility EAI Outage Management System Utility End-Customer Project Management Information System Paging Data Collection Private Wireless WAN Work Management System Telephone Data Collection Usage Data Repository Public Wireless WAN - Paging GPRS/1xRTT Distribution Engineering Confidential and Proprietary

  30. Platform for 2-way monitoring and control of remote devices Multiple services over shared network infrastructure Spreads the cost of multiple applications across infrastructure Lower costs / Increased value Value Proposition Confidential and Proprietary

  31. DataCenter & Systems Water HVAC WAN Marketing PUBLIC OR PRIVATE • IDEN • DSL • FIBER OPTIC • CELLULAR • OTHER TCP/IP OR UDP LAN Database IP Electric 2-WAY LOW POWER RF ISM Unlicensed 900MHz Narrow Band Customer Service Network Admin (Informed) Operations Gas (Efficient) New Business (Enabled) Electric How Do We Do It? System & Data Access Confidential and Proprietary

  32. System Features • True RF mesh communications capability • Constant 2-way communication with all network devices • Dynamic Network with End Device Self-Initialization and Self-Healing • Remote Programming, Updates and Operations for network and end devices • Fully Integrated Residential and Commercial Meters for Electric ADITM • FOCUS™, S4, and S4e • Flexible Infrastructure that expands with Utility Needs • Supports Electric, Water & Gas • Expansion to energy management, load control, etc. • Capability to incorporate additional utility and non-utility applications and devices quickly and economically Confidential and Proprietary

  33. A B C F E D Ai Node StatSignal Mesh Pocket Network Confidential and Proprietary

  34. Automatic Self-Initialization Confidential and Proprietary

  35. X X X Self-Healing Network Confidential and Proprietary

  36. Water Gas Value Added Applications Confidential and Proprietary

  37. LAN • StatSignal core RF / data communication protocol • Under glass retrofit or integrated for new production • “Plug & Play” Network Initialization / Registration • Self-Healing: Multi-Link and Dynamic Routing • Real-Time Alarm Messaging • Deployment • Comparatively low infrastructure cost • Minimal Field Installation • Meters create RF network (“cloud”) for other Value Added applications e.g. home automation, personal assistance Confidential and Proprietary

  38. Benefits • Forward looking and Flexible ADI solution that will meet the needs of clients today, and in the future • Improved Cost Effectiveness over traditional hub-and-spoke and power line carrier fixed network systems • Reduced Network Infrastructure Cost • Lower Installation Cost • Lower on-going O&M Cost • Proven System Operation with over two years of field deployment • Leverages the access to resources of the largest electric meter manufacturer in the world Confidential and Proprietary

  39. WAN • Open and Secure Architecture • Supports most available WAN Technologies (public and private): • Telephone • DSL • Cable • Cellular • Fiber Optics • TCP/IP Protocols • Highly secure – encryption designed for banking industry (Verisign Certification) Confidential and Proprietary

  40. Functionality • Monthly, daily, hourly and 15 minute reads • On-Demand reads (1-5 second latency typical) • Load Profile Graphical presentation • TOU • Integrated Load Control • Demand Reads • Outage Reporting and Notification • Restoration Mapping • Remote Disconnect • Soft on/off • Hard on/off via BLP Disconnect Collar • Event Alarms • Tamper / Tilt • Reverse Rotation • Usage Thresholds Confidential and Proprietary

  41. Operate Design Build Overall Solution Approach Utility selects service areas where there are major issues to be solved today in meter reading etc. ADI Consortium designs right solution for utility Utility purchases meters and communications interfaces from Landis+Gyr • Optionally, utility contracts with Landis+Gyr for Implementation Services. Service portfolio includes: • Technology integration • Deployment management • Network Design and Planning Services • System Operations • System Integration Confidential and Proprietary

  42. Selected ADI Benefits Beyond Meter Reading Benefits Confidential and Proprietary

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