SystemsSAP Interface

SAP Interface

ConvergeAn end-to-end process

in your value chain

With regard to automatic meter reading systems, B2B communication means that the load profile and/or billing data from the acquired meters must be auto-matically transferred from the meter reading system to the billing system (SAP) within a reasonable period of time.

In order to meet these requirements, Landis+Gyr has developed a unique SAP system interface for the Converge automatic meter reading system.

The interface serves the following SAP modules:

�� SAP IS-U/CCS Load profile interface

�� SAP IS-U/EDM Billing data interface

The use of state-of-the-art technologies has made a direct connection between SAP and Converge possible. This provides for fast data transfer and status information interchange between the two systems. This ensures that the data is simultaneously available on both systems. Error-prone, indirect methods using third-party formats, such as text files, are no longer applicable.

The interface uses the components officially intended by SAP for the purpose. This guarantees compatibility and low-maintenance operation across multiple versions.

The interface can be operated automatically. It is essential to minimise manual processing except in case of errors, especially where very large and growing volumes of data are concerned.

The load profile interface transfers some 300‘000 period values per hour, and the billing data interface transfers some 200‘000 meter register values per hour to SAP. These are empirical values which may vary according to the performance of the hardware used.

In the light of electricity market liberalisation, data segmentation is becoming increasingly important. The interface supports multi-client capability both on the Converge side and on the SAP side, which guarantees security and division of responsibi-lities.

The use of logical metering point identification means that a change of physical meters has no effect on the data interchange between Converge and SAP.

The interface also supports the concept of data traceability. Each load profile and billing value has its own history, which is included in the data transfer to SAP. This guarantees that you always have correct and current data on SAP.

The interface is controlled using SAP programs that comply with customary SAP conventions. This keeps training times short, and increases acceptance among your employees.

Forward-looking processes

Isolated IT systems are today a thing of the past. Data must at all times be readily and reliably available to the various departments within an organisation. This requirement means that modern IT systems have to be capable of communicating with each other (B2B communication).

Data exchange in four steps

This exceptional interface is the result of state-of-the-art technologies in combination with our years of experience in automatic meter reading and system integration. You can reap the benefits.

MeteringDataacquisition

Datapreparation

Dataprocessing

Dataexchange

Datautilisation

Converge Automatic Meter Reading System SAP

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1. Automatic transfer of master data from SAP to Converge

2. Assignment of metering point IDs to meters

3. Data acquisition, preparation, processing

4. Data transfer to SAP

Converge

Converge SAP

Converge SAP

Converge

Manage energy better

Landis+Gyr is the leading global provider of integrated energy management products tailored to energy company needs and unique in its ability to deliver true end-to-end advanced metering solutions. Today, the Company offers the broadest portfolio of products and services in the electricity metering industry, and is paving the way for the next generation of smart grid.

Landis+Gyr, an independent growth platform of the Toshiba Corporation (TKY:6502) and 40% owned by the Innovation Network Corporation of Japan, operates in 30 countries across five continents, and employs 5,000 people with the sole mission of helping the world manage energy better.

More information is available at www.landisgyr.com.

Landis+Gyr in short

�� 5000 employees worldwide

�� Operations on all five continents

�� Broadest portfolio of products and services in the industry

�� 25 years of smart metering experience

�� 1000 AMM systems delivered

�� 300 million energy meters produced

�� Largest relevant engineering capacity in the industry

�� 65 years of direct load management experience

�� 25 million load management receivers produced

�� ISO certified for quality and environmental processes

�� World leader in integrated energy management solutions

�� Committed to improved energy efficiency and environmental conservation

�� Solid and established partner network

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Landis+Gyr operates according to the principle of continuous improvement. The information in this document is subject to change without notice and is given without any representation, warranty or guarantee whatsoever, including as to the accuracy, completeness or suitability for a purpose. The statements made in this document shall not be deemed to be a guarantee or representation. Landis+Gyr is a trademark of the Landis+Gyr Group. This document is copyright protected. The information is updated at the time of printing (08-2012)

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