CDCS

Central Data Collection System

The CDCS is a comprehensive application software used by Electrical Transmission System Operators (TSOs) for meter data acquisition, validation, reporting, and device management. Located at the TSO Control Centre, it collects data from DCUs at substations over encrypted VPN connections via fiber-optic or 4G networks.

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System Architecture

Components & Subsystems

The key building blocks that make up this solution.

Meter Data Acquisition

Periodic/on-demand data collection from DCUs including load survey, billing, tamper, and event data

Meter Data Processing

Validation rules, threshold alerts, data editing with audit trail, time sync, and virtual meter groups

Web Upload Interface

Fallback web-based data upload by substation operators

REST API

Read-only APIs for external systems like OMS, Energy Accounting, and Billing

Reporting Server

Integrated reporting with automated scheduling and custom report generation

DCU Device Management

Registration, remote configuration, firmware management, diagnostics, and alerts

Capabilities

Features & Highlights

Periodic and on-demand data retrieval from DCUs

Compatible with major Indian DLMS meter manufacturers

Real-time alarms for communication, tamper, and outage events

Dashboard for status, data availability, and diagnostics

Data validation rules (zero consumption, spikes, thresholds)

Online data editing with complete audit trail

Time synchronization of DCUs and meters

Virtual meter groups for aggregation

REST API for external system integration

Automated daily/weekly/monthly reporting

Remote DCU firmware management with rollback

Use Cases

Applications

Industries and scenarios where this solution delivers value.

Transmission System Operators

Distribution Companies (DISCOMs)

Smart Grid Control Centers

Energy Accounting Systems

Billing System Integration

Related Hardware

Products Used in This Solution

These products integrate with this solution to deliver a complete system.

Data Concentrator Unit

DCU

Intelligent data concentrator for acquiring meter data from up to 20 meters in a substation.

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Meter Interface Modem

CS-MIM

Intelligent modem for wireless connectivity to energy meters over GPRS/3G/4G networks.

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Industrial Grade 4G Router

CS-INMDM-LAN

Intelligent industrial router with 4G connectivity, dual SIM, and VPN support for remote devices.

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