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Decision of 27 October 2011, laying down rules on distance-readable measuring devices (Decision on remote readability of measuring devices)
We Beatrix, at the grace of God, Queen of the Netherlands, Princess of Orange-Nassau, etc. etc. etc.
On the nomination of Our Minister for Economic Affairs, Agriculture and Innovation of 11 July 2011, no. WJZ/11099592;
Having regard to Directive No 2006 /32/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of the European Union of 5 April 2006 on energy end-use efficiency and energy services and repealing Regulation (EC) No 65/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council Directive 93 /76/EEC of the Council (PbEU L 114), the articles 26ad, second paragraph , 95la, first and third paragraph, of the Electricity Act 1998 and the Articles 13d, second paragraph , 42a, first and third member, of the Gas Act ;
The Department for the Advisory Board of the State (Opinion of 7 September 2011, No WI5.11.0277/IV);
Having regard to the further report of our Minister of Economic Affairs, Agriculture and Innovation dated 20 October 2011, no. WJZ/11144506;
Have found good and understand:
For the purposes of this Decision and the provisions based thereon, the following definitions shall apply:
a. Directive measuring instruments: Directive No 2004 /22/EC from the European Parliament and the Council of 31 March 2004, concerning measuring instruments (PbEU 2004, L 135);
b. Electricity meter: a kilowatt-measuring gauge as referred to in Annex MI-003 of the measuring instruments directive;
c. Gas meter: a gas meter as referred to in Annex MI-002 of the measuring instruments directive;
ed. Communication component: Part of the measuring device providing the exchange of information between the measuring device and the network operator;
e. heat meter: a heat meter as referred to in Annex MI-004 of the measuring instruments Directive;
f. A remote-readable measurement device for heat: the whole assembly of equipment as intended Article 5a At least consists of a heat meter;
g. meter service provider: a person who is engaged in the provision of meter services.
Network operators shall ensure that by 31 December 2020, all customers as referred to in Article 95a, first paragraph, Electricity Act 1998 and Article 43, first paragraph, Gaswet has been made available to a measuring device at least at the level of the Article 95la, first paragraph, of the Electricity Act 1998 and Article 42a, 1st paragraph, Gaswet requirements, unless required by a customer according to conditions specified in Article 31, first paragraph, parts a or b of the 1998 Electricity Act or Article 12b (a), first paragraph, parts (a) or (b) of the Gas Act has an unmeasured connection.
This chapter applies to heat monitoring devices, to electricity measuring devices referred to in Annex II, Article 95la, first paragraph, of the Electricity Act 1998 And on gas measuring devices as intended Article 42a of the Gas Act .
1 A measurement device for electricity is suitable for:
a. The current ability to register, display and exchange with an application as referred to in the fourth paragraph;
b. to record, display and exchange the actual meter stand in kWh for the electricity from the grid, and for the electricity consumed on the grid for the different tariff periods, with an application as referred to in the Annex; the fourth paragraph,
to record at least every quarter of an hour the data referred to in subparagraph (b) and to exchange these data at least on a daily basis with the network operator in such a way that the network operator can read and use the data exchanged;
(d) exchange the current rate of delivery for the different tariff periods with an application referred to in the fourth paragraph;
e. to adjust the distance control and application software of the measuring device;
f. to record and exchange the quality of the supply of electricity with an application as referred to in the fourth paragraph,
g. Record, display and exchange the status of the measuring device with an application as referred to in the fourth paragraph;
h. remotely exchange the data, specified in the parts h and i, with the network operator, in such a way that the network operator can read and use the exchanged data and
(i) fraud, misuse of, or infringement of, the measurement device, or attempts to do so and to exchange information about it remotely with the network operator.
2 On the reading window of the measuring device it is clearly shown whether the functionality mentioned in the first member, part c, is enabled or disabled.
3 A measurement device for electricity shall record at each remote exchange of data with the network operator the timing of the data exchange and if and how many meter readings have been exchanged. The data recorded on the basis of the first sentence shall be kept in the electricity measuring device for one year and shall be legible locally.
4 A measurement device for electricity is suitable for connecting applications to the customer and exchanging information with those applications in such a way that the information exchanged is legible and usable for the person who is entitled to the processing of that information.
5 A measurement device for electricity is able to receive, record, display and transmit information from another measuring device as a separate data stream in such a way that that information is readable and usable for the person who is entitled to process that information.
6 [ Red: This member has not yet entered into force.]
7 The recording of information and the exchange of information:
a. Between the electricity meter and the communication part within a measuring device for electricity,
b. Between a measuring device for electricity and the applications, referred to in the fourth paragraph and
c. between a measuring device for electricity and another measuring device, as referred to in the fifth paragraph,
according to international open standards for both data traffic and physical connections.
8 If a measuring device for electricity has a functionality in which remotely the supply of electricity can be interrupted, limited or resumed, it shall communicate to the customers clearly, timely and verifiable functionality is enabled or disabled. If the measuring device has a functionality which shows whether the functionality provided in the first volzin is enabled or disabled on the reading screen of the measuring device, this communication will be available through the reading window place.
1 A gas measurement device is suitable for:
a. the current meter stand in m 3 to register, display and exchange by telworks with an application as referred to in the Article 4 (4) ,
At least every hour to record the data referred to in subparagraph (a) and to exchange these data at least on a daily basis with the network administrator in such a way that the network operator can read and use the data exchanged;
c. to adjust the distance control and application software of the measuring device;
(d) record and display the status of the measuring device;
e. remotely exchange the data referred to in subparagraph e with the network operator in such a way that the network operator can read and use the data exchanged,
f. infringement of the measuring device or attempts to do so and to exchange information about it remotely with the network administrator and
g. To apply a local temperature correction to the amount of gas supplied.
2 On the reading window of the measuring device it is clearly shown whether the functionality mentioned in the first member, part b, is enabled or disabled.
3 A gas measurement device shall record at each remote exchange of data with the network operator the timing of the data exchange and if and how many meter readings have been exchanged. The data recorded on the basis of the first sentence shall be kept for a year in the gas measuring device and shall be legible locally.
4 The first paragraph, part d, does not apply to a gas measurement device used in a connection to a net with a total maximum capacity exceeding 10 m 3 (n) per hour.
5 The registration of the information and the exchange of information:
a. Between the gas meter and the communication part within a gas and gas measurement device; and
b. Between a gas measuring device and a measuring device for electricity;
according to international open standards for both data traffic and physical connections.
6 If a gas measurement device has a functionality in which remotely the supply of gas can be interrupted and resumed, it shall communicate to the customers clearly, timely and verifiable, or this functionality shall be power on or off. If the measuring device has a functionality which shows whether the functionality provided in the first volzin is enabled or disabled on the reading screen of the measuring device, this communication will be available through the reading window place.
7 A gas measurement device that is connected to a measuring device for electricity may use the electricity measuring device for the information requirements.
1 A remote-readable measuring device for heat shall be suitable for:
a. Record and display the current meter stand;
b. To send the data specified in subparagraph (a) to the heat supplier or meter service provider in such a way that the heat supplier or meter service provider can read and use the data transmitted.
2 Recording and transmission of data is performed according to international open standards for both data traffic and physical connections.
1 A measuring device shall be protected against fraud, misuse of, or infringement of, the measuring device which ensures an adequate level of security, taking into account the international state of the art and the cost of the equipment. implementation, bearing in mind the risks that the presence of the functionalities consisting of interrupting, limiting and resuming the supply of electricity or the suspension and resumption of gas supply comes with it.
2 A gas measurement device shall be protected from safety hazards arising from the rebuilding of gas pressure when the gas supply resumes after a break. The first sentence shall not apply to a gas measuring device which does not have the functionality consisting of interrupting and resuming the gas supply at a distance.
3 In the case of a ministerial arrangement, detailed rules may be laid down as regards the security of a measuring device as referred to in paragraph 1. These rules may concern the adoption of technical and organisational security measures for the protection of personal data as referred to in Article 13 of the Personal Data Protection Act .
In the case of ministerial arrangements, the quality of measuring devices may be required.
1 If any other than a network administrator installs a measuring device in a case as specified in Article 26ad, sixth paragraph , or 26ae, 7th Member, Electricity Act 1998 Other Article 13d, sixth paragraph , or 13th, seventh member, Gaswet , the other one shall ensure that the measuring device installed is in line with the communication system used by the relevant network operator, so that the network operator does not need to make any adjustments to the system of communication. the exchange of information on the measuring device.
2 A measuring device shall be installed in such a way that its operation is safe for the customer, the connected applications and the devices connected to the measuring device.
3 In the case of ministerial arrangements, detailed rules may be laid down regarding the installation and sealing of measuring devices and the administration for the replacement, installation or removal of measuring devices.
1 With electricity measuring devices referred to in Article 95la, first paragraph, of the Electricity Act 1998 , gas measuring devices as intended Article 42a of the Gas Act and remote readable measuring devices for heat shall be treated as measuring devices which have been lawfully manufactured or placed on the market in another Member State of the European Union or have been lawfully manufactured in a State, not which is a Member State of the European Union, which is a party to a Convention which binds the Netherlands or, to that effect, which binds the Netherlands, and which fulfils requirements which provide a level of protection at least equivalent to that of the national requirements are being pursued, in particular in the area of security against fraud, Misuse of, or infringement of, the measuring device, and essentially prescribe the same functionalities, including at least the functionality consisting of allowing the exchange of the current meter readings remotely.
2 The requirements imposed by or pursuant to this Decision shall apply to the measuring device, with the exception of the electricity meter, gas meter or heat meter which is part of the measuring device.
1 A measurement device for electricity placed in the post-entry period of Article 4 (1), first paragraph, points (b) to (i) And, for the entry into force of Article 4 (1) (a), after the entry into force of Article 4 (a), paragraph 1 (a) does not apply to the first paragraph of Article 4 (a). If, on the basis of the first sentence, the measuring device does not comply with Article 4 (a) (a), it shall be appropriate to:
To reflect current consumption and to provide information on the time of actual consumption and consumption;
b. the actual power in Watt to register and exchange with an application as intended in Article 4 (4) ,
2 A measuring device for electricity placed in the period after the entry into force of Article 4 (1), first paragraph, points (b) to (i) And, for the entry into force of Article 4 (2), the second paragraph of Article 4 does not apply to the second paragraph of Article 4. If, on the basis of the first sentence, the measuring device does not comply with Article 4, second paragraph, it shall communicate to the customer clearly, timely and verifiable information or the functionality referred to in Article 4, first paragraph, part c, is enabled or disabled.
3 A measurement device for electricity placed after the entry into force of Article 4 (1), first paragraph, points (b) to (i) The third paragraph of Article 4 shall not be subject to the entry into force of Article 4.
4 A measurement device for electricity placed after the entry into force of Article 4 (1), first paragraph, points (b) to (i) The sixth paragraph of Article 4 shall not be required for the entry into force of Article 4.
1 A gas measurement device placed after the entry into force of Article 5, first paragraph, points (a), (b) and (d) to (f) The first paragraph of Article 5 (c) shall not be subject to the entry into force of Article 5, paragraph 1, of the first paragraph.
2 A gas measurement device placed after the entry into force of Article 5, first paragraph, points (a), (b) and (d) to (f) And, for the entry into force of Article 5 (g), it is not necessary to comply with Article 5 (g).
3 A gas measurement device placed in the post-entry period of Article 5, first paragraph, points (a), (b) and (d) to (f) and, for the entry into force of Article 5, second paragraph, it is not necessary to comply with Article 5, second paragraph, after the entry into force of Article 5, second paragraph. If, on the basis of the first sentence, the measuring device does not comply with Article 5, second paragraph, it shall communicate to the customer clearly, timely and verifiable information or the functionality referred to in Article 5, first paragraph, part b, is enabled or disabled.
4 A gas measurement device placed after the entry into force of Article 5, first paragraph, points (a), (b) and (d) to (f) The third paragraph of Article 5 shall not be subject to the entry into force of Article 5, and the third paragraph of Article 5 shall be applicable.
1 The Articles 1 to 3 , Article 4, first paragraph, introductory wording and parts b to k, fourth, fifth and seventh members , Article 5, first paragraph, introductory wording and parts a, b, d to g, and fourth to sixth members , and the Articles 6 to 12 enter into force with effect from 1 January 2012.
2 The other articles of this Decision enter into force on a date to be determined by royal decree, which may be determined differently for the various articles or parts of such articles.
This decision is referred to as: Decision on remote readability of measuring devices.
Charges and orders that this Decision will be placed in the Official Journal by means of the note of explanatory note accompanying it.
' s-Gravenhage, 27 October 2011
Beatrix
The Minister for Economic Affairs, Agriculture and Innovation,
M. J. M. Verhagen
Issued the 8th of November 2011The Minister for Security and Justice,
I. W. Opstelten
