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Hamburg, 30th September 2019
Ready for rollout: the smart meter gateway (SMGw) SiconiaTM SMARTY IQ from Sagemcom Dr. Neuhaus obtains CC-certification from the German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI). Thus, number two of the three SMGw manufacturers in Germany required for starting the smart meter rollout is certified.
On September 25, 2019, the SiconiaTM SMARTY IQ gateway was officially certified according to the Common Criteria (CC) by the BSI. At the invitation of the BSI, the official certificate handover took place in Bonn on 30 September. “The smart meter gateway is one of the key technologies in the course of the German “Energiewende”. Only if users in government, business and society can rely on the protection of their data will this digital transformation succeed and its potential be fully exploited. Medium-sized companies that invest in information security strengthen Germany as a business location and contribute to Germany's digital sovereignty with their innovations. The second certified smart meter gateway proves once again that innovative technologies and smart solutions can be developed in such a way that information security is guaranteed and the privacy of consumers is protected," explains BSI President Arne Schönbohm.
With the receipt of the CC certificate, the path to the nationwide smart meter rollout has now been further paved. The G1 gateway from Sagemcom Dr. Neuhaus receives a comprehensive certificate, which means that it can be used for up to eight years as required by law. In addition to the in-house gateway administration (GWA) system "Fröschl SMGWA", Sagemcom cooperates intensively with various relevant GWA software providers in terms of the interoperability of smart metering systems. The milestone "CC certification" underlines the good and focused cooperation of Sagemcom Dr. Neuhaus with its customers, partners and authorities.
With TAF 1, TAF 2, TAF 6 and TAF 7, the SiconiaTM SMARTY IQ supports numerous tariff application cases that enable variable electricity tariffs according to customer requirements. The TAF 7 of the Sagemcom Dr. Neuhaus gateway in the LTE and GPRS product variants is characterized by a particularly economical use of the mobile data volume during metering data transmission as well as the safety-relevant TLS channel structure. In addition, the CLS interface of the SMGW can be used to implement various future-oriented application scenarios within the framework of control, regulation and switching operations (HKS 1, 4, 5).
End consumers enjoy maximum security, data protection and connectivity with the Smart Meter Gateway. As a secure communication unit, the SiconiaTM SMARTY IQ SMGW is the key point of smart meterting systems (iMSys) in Germany. Together with a digital electricity meter, such as the Siconia™ SMARTY BZ meter, the gateway forms the iMSys. While the meter electronically determines the power consumption, the SMGW connected to the meter safely sends metering values to authorized market participants, such as the metering point operator or the end consumer. The aim of an iMSys is to advance the digitization of the energy transition by intelligently linking energy generation and demand in the distribution network.
Figure 1: The BSI certified Smart Meter Gateway SiconiaTM SMARTY IQ
(image source: Sagemcom Dr. Neuhaus GmbH)
Further information:
www.sagemcom.com/smartmetergateway
www.sagemcom.com/zaehler
Rueil, 10th September 2019
Sagemcom and SFR announce the launch of the box 8 Tv of SFR, co-developed by their teams, a new extremely powerful set-top box that delivers very high-quality picture and sound, and that also associates a voice assistant to control the video and audio entertainment experience with the voice, and integrated loudspeakers.
This innovative device belongs to the Video SoundboxTM product range developed by Sagemcom to meet ever-growing demand of customers for next-generation boxes aggregating immersive entertainment with voice commands and smart assistant services.
As far as video is concerned, the product is ready for 4K HDR and Dolby Vision, delivering a highly contrasted, detailed picture with vivid colors. For the sound, Dolby Atmos compatibility allows a “movie theater” sound at home.
Integrated voice assistant allows to control the set-top box with the voice. Without any remote control, through a user interface developed by Wiztivi, channel change, pause a program to play it later, search a content for replay is carried out instantaneously. Next autumn, product will also integrate Amazon Alexa®.
“Our SFR Box 8 will set a new standard for consumer entertainment and connected experiences in the home,” said Grégory Rabuel, Executive President for General Public and Companies at SFR “Through our combined partnership in connected home technologies, this new product will bring voice and media together for an unprecedented user experience.”
Olivier Taravel, Deputy CEO of Sagemcom, in charge of Audio Video Solutions business unit, said: “This Video SoundboxTM, combining best of picture, sound and voice, illustrates Sagemcom ability to integrate leading-edge technologies in its products. We are proud to offer our expertise in co-developed & manufactured of Audio and Video devices to our customers.”
Rueil, 9th September 2019
Sagemcom announces the launch of the Orange IWU 200, a new compact yet powerful 4K uhd set-top box that delivers very high-quality picture and sound, based on the BCM72604, one of the latest 4K soc from Broadcom, allowing the design of low consumption products.
Powered by SoftAtHome middleware, this new Ultra High Definition set-top box allows to deliver a highly contrasted, detailed picture with vivid colors, secured by the content protection solution of Viaccess-Orca.
The platform also offers a Multi Recorder Service developed by Broadpeak, consisting in a Cloud PVR with unlimited space to make multiple records, even simultaneously, without overloading the Internet connection, and a 7-day replay service, with standard catch-up, but also start-over feature.
“We are very excited to introduce new STB and Cloud PVR. By doing so we proved we are fully fledged TV player, delivering customers best in class video functionalities related with video consumption.” said Artur Stankiewicz, B2C Marketing and Digital Director, Orange Poland.
Olivier Taravel, Deputy CEO of Sagemcom, in charge of Audio Video Solutions business unit, said: “This new set-top box integrates the latest innovations in 4K content processing, and is a perfect low-consumption product for the full migration to UHD for end-users. Taking part to such a product launch on the market is a real satisfaction for Sagemcom.”
Hamburg, 13th June 2019
The smart meter gateway (SMGw) SiconiaTM SMARTY IQ from Sagemcom Dr. Neuhaus is interoperable with the gateway administration software from TREMONDi, a joint venture of Wilken and IVU.
Another important step towards interoperability of smart metering systems (German: iMSys) was taken jointly by Sagemcom and TREMONDi. Along the technical guideline TR-03109 of the German Federal Office for Information Security, comprehensive test cases were tested with regard to the LMN, HAN and WAN interfaces, the communication links and protocols as well as the metering data processing of the SiconiaTM SMARTY IQ in combination with the TREMONDi GWA software. All tariff application cases supported by the gateway (TAF 1, TAF 2, TAF 6, TAF 7), which have a high relevance for the balancing of power consumption, were successfully tested.
The two companies are working together to ensure that the seamless interaction between the GWA software and SMGw is promptly included in the revision of the type examination certificate of the SiconiaTM SMARTY IQ. Through the comprehensive compatibility test, Sagemcom demonstrates that the smart meter gateway not only meets all security and data protection requirements, but also interacts with downstream smart metering system components in a highly standardized and future-proof manner. Sagemcom Dr. Neuhaus is promoting the smart meter rollout in Germany with its intensive interoperability efforts.
About Sagemcom
A French high-tech group of international dimensions, Sagemcom operates on the broadband (set-top boxes, Multi-Gigabit gateways), smart city and Internet of Things (founding member of LoRa Alliance) markets.
With a revenue of 2.05 billion euros, Sagemcom employs 4,000 people on five continents. Sagemcom aims to stay a world leader in communicating terminals with high added value.
About TREMONDi
Platform provider of solutions for smart meter gateway administration that supports the integration of SMGA processes with all established billing and industry systems for the utilities industry. The platform is operated in two geo-redundant data centers in Ulm and Norderstedt, which meet all requirements of the technical guideline TR- 3109-6 and are certified according to ISO 27001. With its platform Tremondi supports both the basic responsible as well as the competitive measuring point operation (gMSB/wMSB).
www.tremondi.eu
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Hamburg, 20th May 2019
The smart electricity meter SiconiaTM SMARTY BZ, developed by Sagemcom Dr. Neuhaus, receives European MID certification. The meter is now available for German smart metering market.
The approval of the digital three-phase meter was preceded by an extensive multi-stage test procedure. In the type examination according to Module B, it has been proven that the SiconiaTM SMARTY BZ respectively its LMN interface fulfils the PTB requirements 50.8 for measurement and calibration. With Module D for Sagemcom's own production facility, the second approval stage was successfully completed, so that the new smart meter can now be put on the market.
The SiconiaTM SMARTY BZ offers an innovative electricity meter to the German energy market. Sagemcom’s comprehensive smart metering know-how in development, production and delivery has been intensively incorporated into the SiconiaTM SMARTY BZ meter. Energy companies, grid operators, metering companies and municipal utilities will benefit from this.
In its construction as a 3-point meter, the SiconiaTM SMARTY BZ is a legally compliant modern metering device (mME) for the German market and was developed on the basis of the current FNN specifications for digital electricity meters. The SiconiaTMSMARTY BZ is available in the following product types: single-directional meter with backstop and bi-directional meter – each in 60A and 100A versions. The device configuration offers the customer the option of additionally activating the readout of RLM metering values, as well as the grid function, which provides information relevant for the network operation.
The certified meter from Sagemcom Dr. Neuhaus is suitable for the smart meter rollout in Germany. In combination with a smart meter gateway, the smart meter forms the so-called smart metering system (iMSys). As a solution provider for the entire iMSys, customers can purchase the digital electricity meter pre-assembled with a SiconiaTM SMARTY IQ gateway.
Hamburg, 31th January 2019
The German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) has commissioned Sagemcom Dr. Neuhaus to create a scenario-based demonstrator for the E-World 2019.
The demonstrator will be presented for the first time to trade visitors and interested guests at the BSI booth (hall 4, booth 4-114). The aim of the demonstrator is to show the functionality and future fields of application of smart metering systems (German: iMSys) as well as the safety features required by the BSI.
"By implementing a functioning fair demonstrator within a short period of time, we can demonstrate the maturity of our comprehensive smart metering solution and the functionalities of our individual hardware and software components, such as the SiconiaTM SMARTY IQ smart meter gateway, the SiconiaTM SMARTY IQ-IO control box, the SiconiaTM SMARTY BZ basic meter and the Sagemcom Fröschl GWA/EMT system," reports Timo Weng, key account manager at Sagemcom Dr. Neuhaus GmbH. "In this way, future energy supply systems, which make up an essential part of the digitalization of the energy system transformation, can be experienced by the audience".
The functionality of the smart meter gateway (smgw) SiconiaTM SMARTY IQ in the various networks is primarily visualized at the BSI booth, for example the local metrological network (LMN), the home area network (HAN) or external access via the so-called WAN interface (TR-03109-11). Real meter data is transmitted from a digital electricity meter SiconiaTM SMARTY BZ and a water meter via the LMN interface to the smgw and is then forwarded to the Sagemcom Fröschl GWA/EMT software via a WAN interface. After successful authentication, the end consumer can check load values and feed-in in real time via the HAN interface.
In addition to the fair demonstrator, Sagemcom Dr. Neuhaus realises a second portable demonstration solution for the BSI in the near future. Additional interactive application cases will be implemented, such as the process of spontaneous readout including the installation of the tariffing profile, or the necessary steps for the registration of a service technician at the gateway.
Learn more about the comprehensive smart metering system:
Sagemcom Dr. Neuhaus & Sagemcom Fröschl E-world booth: 3-444 in hall 3
Hamburg, 23th January 2019
At the E-world 2019 in Essen, Sagemcom Dr. Neuhaus introduces the basic meter SiconiaTM ‘SMARTY BZ-PLUS’. The digital three-phase meter is suitable for use in smart metering systems. It offers, in addition to the functionalities of an FNN basic meter, further user-friendly features.
One of the trade fair highlights of the E-world is the premiere of the digital electricity meter SiconiaTM ‘SMARTY BZ-PLUS’. From the 5th to the 7th of February the new product from Sagemcom Dr. Neuhaus will be shown in hall 3 at booth 3-444.
"The basic meter was very stringently aligned to customer requirements. A large number of user-centered features can be used to considerably optimize various processes related to the installation and operation of the SiconiaTM ‘SMARTY BZ-PLUS’," explains Jan-Marvin Keilig, product manager for ‘Basic Meters’ at Sagemcom Dr. Neuhaus GmbH.
The SiconiaTM ‘SMARTY BZ-PLUS’ is compliant with the current FNN specifications for digital electricity meters in Germany and will be available in the following versions: one-directional meter (+ A) with backstop and bidirectional meter (+ A and -A). One special feature of the SiconiaTM ‘SMARTY BZ-PLUS’ compared to a FNN basic meter is, among other things, its 2-button operation. The additional buttons increase the usability of the display in addition to the common “optical button” (light impulse via torch). Moreover, theSiconiaTM ‘SMARTY BZ-PLUS’ can also be read out in the de-energized state with the help of an integrated power supply (battery). This simplifies the warehousing process and increases the employee safety. Another user-friendly feature is the integrated D0 interface, which not only allows meter data to be read out permanently, but also to be parameterized via an additional software provided. The integrated real-time clock and calendar make it possible to use tariff tables without a connection to an external switching device.
If required, the SiconiaTM ‘SMARTY BZ-PLUS’ can also be supplied with non-billing-relevant load profile functions (RLM) and network-relevant GRID functions, such as frequency or voltage. This makes it a much cheaper alternative to a real load profile meter (RLM).
In Germany, a digital meter, a so-called modern metering device (mMe), together with a smart meter gateway (SMGw) forms the smart metering system (German: iMSys). While the mME electronically determines the power consumption, the SMGw serves as a communication unit by transmitting meter data safely from the connected meter to authorized market participants, such as the metering point operator. End users can also access their own power consumption through an iMSys. The aim of an iMSys is to promote the digitization of the energy transition by intelligently linking energy generation and consumption in the distribution network.
Essen / Hamburg, 27. November 2018
Innogy Metering führt einen Lebenszyklus-Test mit zwei SiconiaTM „SMARTY IQ“-Smart-Meter-Gateways des Herstellers Sagemcom Dr. Neuhaus durch. Bei diesem speziellen Test werden sowohl von Seiten des Messstellenbetreibers, als auch des Herstellers alle Anforderungen des Bundesamtes für Sicherheit in der Informationstechnik (BSI) an das Smart-Meter-Gateway umgesetzt.
Messstellenbetreiber innogy Metering und Hersteller Sagemcom Dr. Neuhaus absolvieren den Lebenszyklus-Test gemeinsam im Rahmen des BSI-Zulassungsverfahrens für Smart-Meter-Gateways (CC-Zertifizierung). Der ALC-Test (Assurance Life Cycle) ermöglicht es, dass die Lebenszyklus-Prozesse der Gateways unter Anbindung an die reale PKI (Public-Key-Infrastructur = System für digitale Zertifikate) erprobt werden – von der gesicherten Lieferkette bis zur fachgerechten Entsorgung.
„Durch die partnerschaftliche Durchführung des Lebenszyklus-Tests mit der innogy Metering belegen wir zum einen unsere hohen Anforderungen an Datenschutz und Datensicherheit, und zum anderen zeigen beide Unternehmen damit, dass sie bereit für den Smart-Meter-Rollout sind“, berichtet Raik Handsche, Key Account Manager bei der Sagemcom Dr. Neuhaus GmbH.
Startpunkt des ALC-Tests war die Auslieferung der SiconiaTM „SMARTY IQ“-Gateways aus der geschützten Produktionsumgebung von Sagemcom Dr. Neuhaus in Rostock. Mittels einer hochsicheren, PIN-geschützten Transportbox des Herstellers Lock Your World wurden die zwei vorpersonalisierten Geräte nach Essen befördert und an innogy Metering übergeben.
Die Inbetriebnahme – auch Personalisierung genannt – der Geräte wird nun über das Gateway-Administrationssystem der innogy Metering erfolgen. „Der ALC-Test mit den Gateways von Sagemcom Dr. Neuhaus ist für uns ein sehr wichtiger Schritt auf dem Weg zum Smart-Meter-Rollout. Er gibt uns die Gelegenheit, unsere Prozesse und Systeme unter realen Bedingungen zu erproben. Dazu werden wir unter anderem Tarifanwendungsfälle (TAFs) auf die Gateways spielen und den Messdatenempfang zum Externen Marktteilnehmer (EMT) erproben“, erklärt Stephan Rödiger, Ingenieur für Kommunikationstechnik bei innogy Metering. Darüber hinaus testet innogy Metering auch die Over-the-Air-Übertragung eines Firmware-Updates, was besonders vor dem Hintergrund zukünftiger Anforderungen an die Smart-Meter-Gateways der zweiten Generation (G2) von großer Bedeutung sein wird.
