MV and LV powerline communications: new proposed IEC standards

Author

Ramseler, S. ; Arzberger, Michael ; Hauser, Andreas

Author_Institution

ABB Corp. Res., Baden, Switzerland

Volume

1

fYear

1999

fDate

11-16 Apr 1999

Firstpage

235

Abstract

Two new powerline communication systems are described, one for medium voltage (MV) and one for low voltage (LV). Both systems are accepted new work item proposals of IEC TC57/WG9. The MV system uses multicarrier modulation (MCM), also known as orthogonal frequency division multiplex (OFDM) or discrete multitone (DMT), whereas the low voltage powerline modem is based on fast frequency hopping spread spectrum (SS-FFH) modulation. In combination the outlined new powerline communication offers the possibility for reliable bi-directional data transfer from substation to any customer. Key applications for this system include distribution automation and demand side management (DA/DSM), automated meter reading (AMR) and especially communication demands for currently emerging business management systems for deregulated markets

Keywords

IEC standards; OFDM modulation; automatic meter reading; carrier transmission on power lines; demand side management; electricity supply industry; frequency hop communication; power distribution control; spread spectrum communication; IEC TC57/WG9; LV powerline communications; MV powerline communications; automated meter reading; business management systems; demand side management; deregulated markets; discrete multitone; distribution automation; fast frequency hopping spread spectrum modulation; multicarrier modulation; orthogonal frequency division multiplex; proposed IEC standards; reliable bi-directional data transfer; substation; Frequency division multiplexing; IEC standards; Low voltage; Medium voltage; Modems; OFDM modulation; Power system management; Power system reliability; Proposals; Spread spectrum communication;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Transmission and Distribution Conference, 1999 IEEE

Conference_Location

New Orleans, LA

Print_ISBN

0-7803-5515-6

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/TDC.1999.755350

Filename

755350