NISTIR 7823 Advanced Metering Infrastructure Smart Meter Upgradeabilit

NISTIR 7823 Advanced Metering Infrastructure Smart Meter Upgradeability, Volume 1, provides a technical examination of standardization within the Smart Grid sector. This specialized text focuses on the upgradeability of Smart Meters as electric utilities transition to Advanced Metering Infrastructures (AMIs). The report outlines specific conformance test requirements designed for use by testers and laboratories to ensure that Smart Meters and Upgrade Management Systems align with NEMA SG-AMI 1-2009 standards.

This technical resource in the Computers and Technology and Security and Encryption categories details the information vendors must provide to facilitate testing. It also describes high-level test procedures used to determine conformance for each relevant requirement. NISTIR 7823 Advanced Metering Infrastructure Smart Meter Upgradeability, Volume 1, serves as a professional guide for engineers and technicians managing the deployment and maintenance of smart grid technologies and utility infrastructure.