FR3109823A1 - Device, system and method for hybrid simulation of remote information and control of switching devices for domestic energy meters - Google Patents

Abstract

This invention relates to a device (100), system (300) and method for hybrid simulation of remote information and control of domestic energy meter switching devices. It applies, in particular, to new-generation electricity meters. The device (100) comprises: connector (110) and connector (111) for generating teleinformation and power supply frames for the device (200); light device (120) flashing with each energy unit consumed or produced; luminous device (121) flashing during the communication of the teleinformation; viewing device (130); network connector (140); bidirectional communication connector (141). It also comprises: set of switching devices (170) and (173); set of measuring devices (180); an external output (142) and the system (300) providing all the services for controlling the device (100) and taking into account the external commands of the system (400). Figure to be published with abstract: Fig 2

Description

Device, system and method for hybrid simulation of remote information and control of domestic energy meter switching devices

The present invention is aimed at a device, a system and a method for hybrid simulation of remote information and control of domestic energy meter switching devices. It applies, in particular, to the hybrid simulation of remote information and control of new generation electric meter cut-off devices.

State of the art

New-generation, so-called “smart” electricity meters are capable of performing automatic measurements of electricity consumption or electricity consumption and production and sending the measurement results automatically to a distributor via carrier current.

Said electricity meters also have a dedicated customer output via a physical connector providing periodic frames of all the measurements, information and data collected.

The customer of the electricity supply or the electricity supply and production via the smart meter can install a compatible device or system, existing or future (not designed to date) on the dedicated output or any other device or system using the smart meter customer output. This equipment, in general, is used for the supervision of the consumption or consumption and production of electricity, the optimization of the consumption or the optimization of the consumption and production of electricity, the management of equipment related photovoltaic production, the management of equipment related to electric vehicle charging and the management of self-consumption equipment.

The periodic frames of the customer output of the electric meter provide a wealth of information and data. From simple information such as a serial number of the meter or the type of meter (single-phase or three-phase) to complex and relevant information such as instantaneous power, time-stamped maximum consumption or electrical consumption and production, switching device states including the off-peak time peak time switching device, the electricity supplier's contract or subscription as well as the consumption profiles for the current day and the following day if defined, with their timestamps.

• Pour la partie matérielle :
  • plusieurs installations avec, au moins, deux compteurs, un monophasé, un triphasé pour couvrir l’ensemble des types de compteurs.
  • Plusieurs installations avec, au moins, deux compteurs du même type (monophasé, monophasé ou triphasé, triphasé) avec, au moins, deux configurations différentes, consommateur et producteur pour couvrir l’ensemble des types de fonctionnement de comptage.
  • Plusieurs installations avec plusieurs compteurs du même type (plusieurs monophasé ou plusieurs triphasé) avec plusieurs débits de communication (1200 et 9600 bauds) pour couvrir les différents types de communications.
• Pour la partie fournisseurs d’électricité et offres de contrats :
  • Plusieurs installations avec plusieurs compteurs monophasés et triphasés en fonction des différents fournisseurs d’électricité.
  • Plusieurs installations avec plusieurs compteurs monophasés et triphasés et couvrant la totalité des différents abonnements pour un même fournisseur pour couvrir les différentes offres d’un fournisseur d’électricité.
• Pour la partie cas d’usage avec consommation ou production de l’électricité :
  • Un ensemble d’équipements coûteux et complexes à installer pour réaliser la consommation ou la production d’électricité et surtout au voisinage des limites de l’offres et au-delà (exemple d’offre à 18 kilovoltampères).
  • Un fonctionnement 24 heures sur 24 heures avec de la consommation ou la production pour couvrir toute la plage horaire et l’ensemble des grilles tarifaires (exemple de déclenchement de ballon d’eau chaude vers 22 heures).
• Pour la partie sécuritaire :
  • Mise en place d’une structure sécurisée et coûteuse pour répondre à la partie cas d’usages relative à la consommation ou production au voisinage des limites de l’offre fournisseur d’électricité et au-delà.
  • Mise en place d’une structure sécurisée, complexe et coûteuse pour réaliser des essais de sécurité de type coupure électrique, surtension, surchauffe, surconsommation ou tout autre scénario avec un impact sécuritaire important.
  • Mise en place d’une structure contre les incendies pour les essais relatifs à la consommation et/ou la production élevées.

To test, qualify the functional or fine-tune current devices, systems or processes, those in development and future using the customer output of electricity meters, a user can implement:

• For the material part:
  • several installations with at least two meters, one single-phase, one three-phase to cover all types of meters.
  • Several installations with at least two meters of the same type (single-phase, single-phase or three-phase, three-phase) with at least two different configurations, consumer and producer, to cover all types of metering operation.
  • Several installations with several meters of the same type (several single-phase or several three-phase) with several communication speeds (1200 and 9600 bauds) to cover the different types of communication.
• For the part of electricity suppliers and contract offers:
  • Several installations with several single-phase and three-phase meters depending on the different electricity suppliers.
  • Several installations with several single-phase and three-phase meters and covering all the different subscriptions for the same supplier to cover the different offers of an electricity supplier.
• For the use case part with consumption or production of electricity:
  • A set of equipment that is expensive and complex to install to achieve the consumption or production of electricity and especially near the limits of the supply and beyond (example of supply at 18 kilovolt-amperes).
  • 24-hour operation with consumption or production to cover the entire time slot and all tariff schedules (example of triggering a hot water tank around 10 p.m.).
• For the security part:
  • Implementation of a secure and costly structure to respond to the use case part relating to consumption or production near the limits of the electricity supplier supply and beyond.
  • Implementation of a secure, complex and costly structure to carry out safety tests such as power cuts, overvoltages, overheating, overconsumption or any other scenario with a significant safety impact.
  • Establishment of a fire structure for tests relating to high consumption and/or production.

This organization and its logistics are costly, cumbersome, time-consuming, unreliable, and less secure.

The Enedis company (registered trademark) markets a new generation communicating meter named Linky (registered trademark) comprising a three-pin customer output under the name “TeleInformation Customer output” abbreviated “TIC”

Today, it is impossible for a user (device and/or system designer) of the remote information output of the electrical energy meter to intervene on the data communicated via this TIC interface and cover all the possible cases in the life of the device or system downstream of the meter, in the development phase.

Presentation of the invention

An object of the invention is to propose a device, system and method for hybrid simulation of remote information and control of domestic energy meter switching devices which do not have the drawbacks presented above.

An object of the invention is in particular to propose such a device, system and method for hybrid simulation of remote information and control of domestic energy meter switching devices making it possible to simplify for the user the modification of remote information data according to real cases, example consumption, production, type of meters, energy supplier offers and in compliance with the data produced by a domestic communicating energy meter.

Another object of the invention is to propose such a device, system and method for hybrid simulation of remote information and control of domestic energy meter switching devices making it possible to offer the user the choice between a simulation without energy and without the control of switching devices by varying all the remote information data (virtual data) and a simulation with the presence of energy, the control of switching devices and by varying, in addition, all the data teleinformation (real measurements combined with virtual data). Hence the term “hybrid simulation”.

An object of the invention is also to provide such a device, system and method for hybrid simulation of remote information and control of domestic energy meter switching devices allowing the user rapid, maximum, optimal, inexpensive use of consumption or production of energy and in complete safety.

• Un connecteur électrique en sortie à deux pattes configuré pour transmettre des données de la téléinformation et à être mis en contact avec un branchement électrique en entrée du dispositif à tester,
• Un connecteur électrique en sortie à deux pattes configuré pour fournir l’alimentation et à être mis en contact avec un branchement électrique en entrée du dispositif à tester,
• Un dispositif lumineux pour visualiser l’opération de transmission des données par le clignotement,
• Un dispositif lumineux pour visualiser, en temps réel, la puissance consommée ou produite par le clignotement,
• Un dispositif de commande et d’affichage pour la prise en compte des configurations et commandes et l’affichage du suivi temps réel, des résultats et des courbes engendrées,
• Un connecteur réseau pour la prise en compte, d’au moins, une machine hôte, type ordinateur ou serveur, à travers un réseau local, et
• Un connecteur pour la prise en compte d’un moyen de stockage de masse externe.

To this end, according to a first aspect, the present invention relates to a hybrid simulation device for remote information and control of domestic energy meter switching devices, which comprises:

• A two-leg electrical connector at the output configured to transmit remote information data and to be brought into contact with an electrical connection at the input of the device to be tested,
• A two-leg electrical output connector configured to provide power and to be brought into contact with an electrical input connection of the device under test,
• A luminous device to visualize the data transmission operation by blinking,
• A luminous device to visualize, in real time, the power consumed or produced by the flashing,
• A control and display device for taking into account configurations and controls and displaying real-time monitoring, results and generated curves,
• A network connector for taking into account at least one host machine, computer or server type, through a local network, and
• A connector for taking into account an external mass storage medium.

Thanks to its provisions, the user of the device can generate teleinformation frames for the simulation of energy consumption or production.

In these embodiments, the device that is the subject of the present invention comprises an external output configured to receive a data transmission cable.

These embodiments make it possible to duplicate the data communicated on the remote information output connector.

In these embodiments, the device which is the subject of the present invention comprises a video output.

These embodiments make it possible to add a screen, a television or any other compatible display equipment.

In these embodiments, the device which is the subject of the present invention comprises a programming connector.

These embodiments make it possible to update the low-level software by downloading it.

In these embodiments, the device which is the subject of the present invention comprises a signal modulator.

These embodiments make it possible to modulate the digital data which will be communicated on the remote information output.

In these embodiments, the device that is the subject of the present invention comprises a central unit based on a microprocessor with an operating system and based on a microcontroller.

These embodiments make it possible to display the environment, to supervise the system, to act in real time, to communicate with the external environment and to control all the components of the simulation device.

In these embodiments, the device that is the subject of the present invention comprises an energy input/output with an average capacitance upstream of the device.

These embodiments allow the arrival of energy in average capacity upstream of the device for its consumption or the departure from upstream of the energy produced downstream of the device.

In these embodiments, the device that is the subject of the present invention comprises an energy input/output with a high capacitance upstream of the device.

These embodiments allow the arrival of energy in high capacity upstream of the device for its consumption or the departure from upstream of the energy produced downstream of the device.

In these embodiments, the device that is the subject of the present invention comprises an energy input/output with a high capacity downstream of the device.

These embodiments allow the arrival of energy in high capacity downstream of the device for its consumption or the departure of energy from downstream after its production upstream.

In these embodiments, the device that is the subject of the present invention comprises an energy input/output with an average capacity downstream of the device.

These embodiments allow the arrival of energy in average capacity downstream of the device for its consumption or the departure of energy from downstream after its production upstream.

In these embodiments, the device that is the subject of the present invention comprises an energy input/output with a low capacitance downstream of the device.

These embodiments allow the control of the power supply or the power cut of the consumer connected by this input/output in the downstream position of the device.

In these embodiments, the device that is the subject of the present invention comprises a set of medium-capacity and high-capacity switching devices.

These embodiments make it possible to open/close the switching devices, of medium energy capacity and of high energy capacity, to put them in "passing"/"non-passing" mode in order to select the supply capacity energy, medium capacity or high capacity, or turn off all power, medium and high capacity.

In these embodiments, the device which is the subject of the present invention comprises a cut-off device with a low energy capacity.

These embodiments make it possible to open/close the cut-off device, of low energy capacity, to put it in "passing"/"non-passing" mode in order to activate the energy supply, of energy capacity bass, or cut it.

In these embodiments, the device that is the subject of the present invention comprises a set of numerically controlled medium energy capacity and high energy capacity measuring devices.

These embodiments allow the measurement of the physical quantities of energy, of average energy capacity and of high energy capacity, in consumption, from upstream to downstream, and/or in production, of the downstream to upstream, transiting between the upstream and downstream inputs/outputs, of medium energy capacity and high energy capacity.

In these embodiments, the device that is the subject of the present invention comprises an emergency stop button.

These embodiments allow the breaking of all possible cases of energy circulation for all the inputs/outputs by forcing all the breaking devices to switch to "non-conducting" mode.

• Un dispositif objet de la présente invention,
• Les services associés, comportant :
  • La fourniture d’alimentation du dispositif à tester,
  • La génération de données de la téléinformation pour le dispositif à tester,
  • La configuration du type de simulation et des paramètres compteur,
  • La simulation manuelle via le dispositif de commande,
  • La simulation prédéfinie via un scénario écrit au préalable,
  • La simulation automatique via une machine hôte appartenant au réseau local,
  • Les réponses, confirmations et supervision des commandes et requêtes,
  • La simulation de consommation, ou de production avec une énergie plus une énergie virtuelle additionnelle,
  • La simulation de consommation, ou production virtuelle (sans énergie),
  • La simulation de situations anormales et/ou défaillantes et
  • La fourniture des journaux d’essais et de la traçabilité post-test.

According to a second aspect, the present invention relates to a hybrid simulation system for remote information and control of domestic energy meter switching devices, which comprises:

• A device object of the present invention,
• Associated services, including:
  • The supply of power to the device to be tested,
  • The generation of remote information data for the device to be tested,
  • Configuration of the simulation type and counter parameters,
  • Manual simulation via the control device,
  • The predefined simulation via a scenario written beforehand,
  • Automatic simulation via a host machine belonging to the local network,
  • Responses, confirmations and supervision of orders and requests,
  • The simulation of consumption, or production with an energy plus an additional virtual energy,
  • Consumption simulation, or virtual production (without energy),
  • The simulation of abnormal and/or faulty situations and
  • Supply of test logs and post-test traceability.

These arrangements make it possible, for example, to simulate the remote information of a domestic energy meter communicating with a virtual consumption and with an external equipment of the computer type belonging to the local area network of the device. The whole is controlled in a closed loop.

• Une étape de branchement du dispositif à tester,
• Une étape de configuration de l’essai à réaliser et du compteur,
• Une étape de lancement sélectif de l’essai pour les deux cas,
• Les étapes du cas 1 de simulation avec énergie qui comporte :
  • Une étape de pilotage des organes de coupures en mode « passant »,
  • Une étape de traitement des commandes reçues,
  • Une étape de mesure des paramètres de l’énergie consommée ou produite,
  • Une étape de pilotages des organes de coupures si nécessaire,
  • Une étape de génération de la téléinformation selon les mesures effectuées,
  • Une étape de réitération des quatre précédentes étapes ou passage à l’étape suivante,
  • Une étape de pilotage des organes de coupures en mode « non passant » et
  • Une étape de production des journaux et de la traçabilité poste-test.
• Les étapes du cas 2 de simulation sans énergie qui comporte :
  • Une étape de traitement des commandes reçues,
  • Une étape de génération de la téléinformation,
  • Une étape de réitération des deux précédentes étapes ou passage à l’étape suivante,
  • Une étape de production des journaux et de la traçabilité poste-test.

According to a third aspect, the present invention relates to a method for hybrid simulation of remote information and control of domestic energy meter switching devices, which comprises:

• A step of connecting the device to be tested,
• A step for configuring the test to be performed and the counter,
• A stage of selective launch of the trial for both cases,
• The steps of case 1 of simulation with energy which includes:
  • A stage for controlling the switching devices in "passing" mode,
  • A step for processing orders received,
  • A step for measuring the parameters of the energy consumed or produced,
  • A step of controlling the switching devices if necessary,
  • A remote information generation step according to the measurements taken,
  • A step of reiteration of the previous four steps or going to the next step,
  • A stage for controlling the switching devices in "non-conducting" mode and
  • A stage of production of logs and post-test traceability.
• The steps of case 2 of simulation without energy which includes:
  • A step for processing orders received,
  • A remote information generation stage,
  • A step of reiteration of the two previous steps or passage to the next step,
  • A stage of production of logs and post-test traceability.

The aims, advantages and particular characteristics of the method that is the subject of the present invention is to provide a protocol for using the device and hybrid simulation system for remote information and control of domestic energy meter switching devices and in complete safety.

Brief description of figures

• [Fig 1] représente, schématiquement, un mode de réalisation particulier du dispositif, objet de la présente invention,
• [Fig 2] représente, schématiquement, un mode de réalisation particulier du système, objet de la présente invention et
• [Fig 3] représente, schématiquement et sous forme d’organigramme une succession d’étapes particulière avec traitement de cas particuliers du procédé, objet de la présente invention.

Other advantages, aims and particular characteristics of the invention will emerge from the non-limiting description which follows of at least one particular embodiment of the device, of the system and of the method which are the subject of the present invention with regard to the appended drawings, in which :

• [Fig 1] represents, schematically, a particular embodiment of the device, object of the present invention,
• [Fig 2] represents, schematically, a particular embodiment of the system, object of the present invention and
• [FIG 3] represents, schematically and in the form of a flowchart, a particular succession of steps with processing of particular cases of the method, object of the present invention.

detailed description

This description is given on a non-limiting basis, each characteristic of an embodiment being able to be combined with any other characteristic of any other embodiment in an advantageous manner.

Note that the figures are not to scale.

• Electrique préférentiellement,
• De gaz ou
• D’eau

It is noted, from now on, that the device, system and method for hybrid simulation of remote information and control of domestic energy meter cut-off devices, object of the present invention, is aimed in particular, and in a non-limiting way, at a meter:

• Preferably electric,
• Gas or
• water

• Un connecteur 110 électrique à deux pattes, 112 et 113 configuré pour être mis en contact avec un branchement 210 électrique de deux ou trois entrées 212, 213 et 214 du dispositif 200. La patte 112 est reliée à 212 et la patte 113 est reliée à 213,
• Un connecteur 111 électrique à deux pattes, 113 et 114 configuré pour être mis en contact avec un branchement 210 électrique de trois entrées 212, 213 et 214 du dispositif 200. La patte 113 est reliée à 213 et la patte 114 est reliée à 214. La patte 213 étant commune aux connecteurs 110 et 111,
• Un dispositif lumineux 120 configuré pour rester éteint ou clignoter une fois dès lors qu’une consommation ou production d’une unité de mesure énergétique est comptabilisée par le dispositif 100,
• Un dispositif lumineux 121 configuré pour rester éteint ou clignoter lors d’émission des données modulées de la sortie 112 du connecteur 110,
• Un dispositif de visualisation 130 et de commande avec un logiciel de configuration, de test, de suivi temps réel, de supervision et de récupération des journaux et traçabilité de l’essai pour l’utilisateur du dispositif 200 à mettre au point, qualifier ou tester,
• Un connecteur réseau 140 avec une adresse IP (« Internet Packet » traduit « Packet internet ») statique pour la prise en compte, d’au moins, une machine hôte 420 appartenant au réseau local, et
• Un connecteur de communication bidirectionnel série 141 pour connecter un dispositif de stockage de masse externe pour le transfert des configurations et scénarios d’essais avant le début de l’essai et la récupération des journaux et de la traçabilité après la fin de l’essai.

We observe, on , which is not to scale, a schematic view of an embodiment of the device 100 object of the present invention. This device 100 for hybrid simulation of remote information and control of domestic energy meter switching devices comprises:

• An electrical connector 110 with two legs, 112 and 113 configured to be brought into contact with an electrical connection 210 of two or three inputs 212, 213 and 214 of the device 200. The leg 112 is connected to 212 and the leg 113 is connected to 213,
• An electrical connector 111 with two legs, 113 and 114 configured to be brought into contact with an electrical connection 210 of three inputs 212, 213 and 214 of the device 200. Leg 113 is connected to 213 and leg 114 is connected to 214. Leg 213 being common to connectors 110 and 111,
• A luminous device 120 configured to remain off or flash once when consumption or production of an energy measurement unit is counted by the device 100,
• A light device 121 configured to remain off or flash when transmitting modulated data from output 112 of connector 110,
• A visualization and control device 130 with software for configuration, testing, real-time monitoring, supervision and retrieval of logs and traceability of the test for the user of the device 200 to develop, qualify or test ,
• A network connector 140 with a static IP address ("Internet Packet" translated "Internet Packet") for the consideration of at least one host machine 420 belonging to the local network, and
• A serial 141 bi-directional communication connector to connect an external mass storage device for transfer of test configurations and scenarios before the start of the test and retrieval of logs and traceability after the end of the test.

The connector 110 is, for example, a BNC connector ("Bayonet Neill-Concelman connector" translated by "Bayonet Neill-Concelman connector") two-pole female connector 112 and 113 to receive a male connector of an electric cable of two rows whose the other end, called "legs", is mechanically connected to connector 210 of device 200.

• La masse pour 113.
• La sortie de téléinformation pour 112 générée par le dispositif 100. Les informations étant émises à plusieurs débits, exemple 1200 et 9600 bauds, et modulées, par exemple, à une fréquence de 50khz.

The two poles 112 and 113 of connector 110 correspond to:

• Mass for 113.
• The remote information output for 112 generated by the device 100. The information being transmitted at several rates, for example 1200 and 9600 bauds, and modulated, for example, at a frequency of 50 kHz.

This connector 110 is configured to generate teleinformation frames during the execution of the test according to the configuration.

The connector 111 is, for example, a female BNC connector with two poles 113 and 114 to receive a male connector of an electric cable of two rows whose other end, called "legs", is mechanically connected to the connector 210 of the device 200.

• La masse pour 113.
• La sortie d’alimentation alternative pour 114, par exemple, à une fréquence de 50 kHz et une amplitude de 6 volts.

The two poles 113 and 114 of connector 111 correspond to:

• Mass for 113.
• The AC power output for 114, for example, at a frequency of 50 kHz and an amplitude of 6 volts.

This connector 111 is configured to supply the AC power supply to the device 200 to be developed, tested or qualified.

The luminous device 120 is, for example, a light-emitting diode 5 millimeters in diameter supplied with 5 volts DC when it is activated.

This light-emitting diode 120 makes it possible to perform a flashing during its activation, on the order of 50 milliseconds of ignition time and 50 milliseconds of rest time, as soon as a consumption or production, for example, of a watt-hour (1watt-hour) is counted by the device 100,

The periods of activation and deactivation of the light emitting diode 120 are configurable.

The luminous device 121 is, for example, a light-emitting diode 5 millimeters in diameter supplied with 5 volts in PWM (for "Pulse Width Modulation" translated by "Pulse Width Modulation") when it is activated.

This light-emitting diode 121 makes it possible to flash when it is activated, when a transmission of remote information data is established on the connector 110.

The flashing frequency of the light-emitting diode 121 is equal, for example, to 0.5 Hz corresponding to two flashes per second for a rate of 1200 bauds and equal to 0.125 Hz corresponding to eight flashes per second for a rate of 9600 bauds of data transmission on connector 110.

The display and control device 130 is, for example, a capacitive technology touch screen with a video connector and serial connector for taking into account input interfaces, for example, the mouse and the keyboard.

This touch screen 130 allows an operator 410 belonging to the system 400 to configure and control the device 100 and to view the status of the system in real time, the data and the curves of the simulation.

The network connector 140 is, for example, an RJ45 network connector with a static IP address.

This network connector 140 allows configuration, control, visualization and supervision of the device 100 remotely via at least one host machine 420 belonging to the local network of the device 100.

The connector 141 is, for example, a USB connector (for “Universal Serial Bus” translated by “Universal Serial Bus”) or USB-C.

This USB connector 141 allows the taking into account of a USB key or external hard disk type mass storage means for the transfer to the device 100 of the configurations and test scenarios 430 and the recovery of the logs 440 and the traceability tests.

The external output 141 is powered by means of the power supply output of the device 100. Such a type of power supply is well known in the context of USB connections.

In particular embodiments, the device 100 comprises an external output 142 configured to receive a data transmission cable.

This external output 142 is, for example, a USB or USB-C output.

This USB output 142 allows the device 100 to present a so-called “Sniffer” mode which makes it possible to duplicate the data from the connector 110, before modulation, on the output 142.

If a USB cable connects this USB output 142 to a terminal, such as a computer, for example, the information collected can be viewed, plotted or even used, for example, to control the device 100 in closed loop with the network connector 140 .

The data transmission speed of the connector 142 is configurable and fixed before the launch of the test by the device 100 and remains maintained throughout the test. The default configuration, for example, is 9600 baud with 7 data bits, odd parity and a stop bit.

The external output 142 is powered by means of the power supply output of the device 100. Such a type of power supply is well known in the context of USB connectivity.

In particular embodiments, the device 100 comprises a video output 143 to take into account a screen, a television, a projector or any other compatible additional viewing device.

This video output 143 is, for example, an HDMI connector (for “High Definition MultiMedia interface”, translated as “High Definition Multimedia Interface”).

In particular embodiments, device 100 includes a programming connector 144 for downloading software.

This connector 144 is, for example, an Ethernet connector whose files are connected directly to the programming pins of the microcontroller 152.

In particular embodiments, the device 100 comprises a central unit 150 for the display, the transfer of files in both directions, the communication with one or more host machines belonging to the same local network and the control of the low-level hardware.

The central unit 150 is, for example, a set of two digital cards 151 and 152.

The digital card 151 is, for example, a microprocessor-based card with RAM, volatile memory and an operating system, for example, Windows (trademark).

The digital card 152 is, for example, a microcontroller-based card for low-level services.

In particular embodiments, the device 100 comprises an amplitude modulator 153 with a 50 kHz sinusoidal signal to modulate the raw binary data coming from the digital card 152, before their remote information output on the connector 110.

This modulator 153 is, for example, the device referenced k868 from the company Michaud (registered trademark), a data modulator with an RS232 data input and a data output modulated with a 50 kHz sinusoidal signal.

In particular embodiments, the device 100 comprises, upstream, an input/output 160 of energy with an average capacity to supply the energy, at the input of the device, for its consumption downstream or to recover from downstream, towards the output of the device, the energy produced downstream.

This input/output 160 is, for example, a three-pin single-phase socket (phase, neutral and earth) supporting up to 63 amps.

In particular embodiments, the device 100 comprises, upstream, an energy input/output 161 with a high capacity to supply energy, at the input of the device, for its consumption downstream or to recover from downstream, towards the output of the device, the energy produced downstream.

This input/output161, for example, is a three-phase socket with five pins (phase one, phase two, phase three, neutral and earth) supporting up to 63 amps per phase.

In particular embodiments, the device 100 comprises, downstream, an energy input/output 162 with a high capacity to supply the energy, at the output of the device, for its consumption or to recover it from the outside, towards the upstream of the device, the energy produced.

This input/output 162 is, for example, a five-pin three-phase socket (phase one, phase two, phase three, neutral and earth) supporting up to 63 amps per phase.

In particular embodiments, the device 100 comprises, downstream, an energy input/output 163 with an average capacity to supply the energy, at the output of the device, for its consumption or to recover it from the outside, towards the upstream of the device, the energy produced.

This input/output 163 is, for example, a three-pin single-phase socket (phase, neutral and earth) supporting up to 63 amps.

In particular embodiments, the device 100 comprises, downstream, an energy input/output 164 with a low capacity to supply energy, at the output of the device, for its consumption.

This input/output 164 is, for example, a two-pin single-phase socket (phase, neutral) supporting between 15 and 25 amps.

In particular embodiments, the device 100 comprises a set of breaking devices 170 having a breaking device of medium energy capacity 171 and a breaking device of high energy capacity 172 for connecting, in "passing" mode for energy, or cut, in "non-passing" mode for energy, respectively, the inputs/outputs of medium energy capacities 160 and 163 between them and the inputs/outputs of high energy capacities 161 and 162 between them.

This switchgear 171 of medium energy capacity is, for example, a single-phase contactor controlled by a binary command with a current tolerance of up to 63 amperes.

This high energy capacity switchgear 172 is, for example, a three-phase contactor controlled by a binary command with a current tolerance of up to 63 amps per phase.

In particular embodiments, the device 100 comprises a cut-off device 173 of low energy capacity to supply with its opening, in "passing" mode, or cut with its closing, in "non-passing" mode the consumer connected to input/output down 164 low power capacity.

This cut-off device 173 is, for example, a single-phase contactor controlled by a binary command with a current tolerance ranging from 15 to 25 amperes.

In particular embodiments, the device 100 comprises a set of measuring elements 180 having an average energy capacity measuring element 181 and a high energy capacity measuring element 182 controlled digitally to measure, in "through", the parameters of the energy transiting in both directions, consumption or production, between the inputs/outputs 160 and 163, for 181 and between the inputs/outputs 161 and 162 for 182.

This measuring device 181 is, for example, a single-phase wattmeter controlled digitally via an RS485 bus.

This measuring device 182 is, for example, a three-phase wattmeter controlled digitally via an RS485 bus.

In particular embodiments, the device 100 comprises an emergency stop button 190 to cut off all possible cases of energy circulation for all the inputs/outputs 160, 161, 162, 163 and 164 by forcing the three switching devices 171, 172 and 173 to switch to "non-passing" mode.

This emergency stop button 190 is, for example, a red-colored electrical emergency stop button with direct press and reset by 1/4 (quarter) turn.

In particular embodiments, the device 100 comprises an electrical power supply and protection means, not shown.

These power supply and protection means include, for example, a 230 volt single-phase AC power supply and a 15 amp tolerance overload and short circuit protection circuit breaker.

• Un dispositif 100 tel que décrit en regard de [Fig 1],
• Un ensemble de services comportant :
  • Service 305 de fourniture d’alimentation,
  • Service 310 de génération de la téléinformation,
  • Service 315 de configuration du type de simulation et des paramètres compteur,
  • Service 320 de simulation manuelle via le dispositif de commande,
  • Service 325 de simulation prédéfinie via un scénario écrit au préalable,
  • Service 330 de simulation automatique via une machine hôte appartenant au réseau local,
  • Service 335 des réponses, confirmations et supervision des commandes et requêtes,
  • Service 340 de simulation de consommation, ou de production avec une énergie plus une énergie virtuelle additionnelle,
  • Service 345 de simulation de consommation, ou production virtuelle (sans énergie),
  • Service 350 de simulation de situations anormales et/ou défaillantes et
  • Service 355 de fourniture des journaux d’essais et de la traçabilité post-test.

We observe, on , which is not to scale, schematically, an embodiment of the system 300 object of the present invention. This system 300 for hybrid simulation of remote information and control of domestic energy meter switching devices comprises:

• A device 100 as described with regard to [Fig 1],
• A set of services comprising:
  • 305 Food Supply Service,
  • 310 teleinformation generation service,
  • Service 315 for configuring the type of simulation and counter parameters,
  • Service 320 of manual simulation via the control device,
  • Service 325 of predefined simulation via a scenario written beforehand,
  • Service 330 of automatic simulation via a host machine belonging to the local network,
  • Service 335 for responses, confirmations and supervision of orders and requests,
  • 340 service for consumption or production simulation with energy plus additional virtual energy,
  • Service 345 of consumption simulation, or virtual production (without energy),
  • Service 350 for simulating abnormal and/or faulty situations and
  • Service 355 for supplying test logs and post-test traceability.

• Une étape 505 de branchement du dispositif à tester,
• Une étape 510 de configuration de l’essai à réaliser et du compteur,
• Une étape 515 de lancement sélectif de l’essai pour les deux cas,
• Une étape 570 du cas « 1 » de simulation avec énergie, comporte :
  • Une étape 520 de pilotage des organes de coupures en mode « passant »,
  • Une étape 525 de traitement des commandes reçues,
  • Une étape 530 de mesure des paramètres de l’énergie consommée ou produite,
  • Une étape 535 de pilotages des organes de coupure si nécessaire,
  • Une étape 540 de génération de la téléinformation selon les mesures effectuées,
  • Une étape 545 de réitération des étapes entre 525 et 540 ou passage à l’étape 550,
  • Une étape 550 de pilotage des organes de coupure en mode « non passant » et
  • Une étape 590 de production des journaux et de la traçabilité.
• Une étape 580 du cas « 2 » de simulation sans énergie, comporte :
  • Une étape 555 de traitement des commandes reçues,
  • Une étape 560 de génération de la téléinformation,
  • Une étape 565 de réitération des étapes 555 et 560 ou passage à l’étape 590,
  • Une étape 590 de production des journaux et de la traçabilité.

We observe, on , schematically, an embodiment of the method 500 object of the present invention. This method 500 of hybrid simulation of remote information and control of domestic energy meter switching devices comprises:

• A step 505 of connecting the device to be tested,
• A step 510 for configuring the test to be performed and the counter,
• A step 515 of selectively launching the test for the two cases,
• A step 570 of case "1" of simulation with energy, comprises:
  • A step 520 for controlling the switching devices in “passing” mode,
  • A step 525 for processing the commands received,
  • A step 530 for measuring the parameters of the energy consumed or produced,
  • A step 535 for controlling the switching devices if necessary,
  • A step 540 of generating remote information according to the measurements taken,
  • A step 545 of reiteration of the steps between 525 and 540 or going to step 550,
  • A step 550 for controlling the switching devices in "non-conducting" mode and
  • A step 590 for producing the logs and the traceability.
• A step 580 of the simulation case "2" without energy comprises:
  • A step 555 for processing the commands received,
  • A remote information generation step 560,
  • A step 565 of reiteration of steps 555 and 560 or going to step 590,
  • A step 590 for producing the logs and the traceability.

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Device (100) for hybrid simulation of remote information and control of domestic energy meter switching devices, characterized in that it comprises:

• A two-leg electrical connector (110), (112) and (113) configured to be brought into contact with an electrical connection (210) of two or three inputs (212), (213) and (214) of the device (200 ). Leg (112) is connected to (212) and leg (113) is connected to (213),
• A two-legged electrical connector (111), (113) and (114) configured to be brought into contact with an electrical connection (210) of three inputs (212), (213) and (214) of the device (200). Leg (113) is connected to (213) and leg (114) is connected to (214). The leg (213) being common to the connectors (110) and (111),
• A luminous device (120) configured to remain off or flash once when consumption or production of an energy measurement unit is counted by the device (100),
• A light device (121) configured to remain off or flash when transmitting modulated data from the output (112) of the connector (110),
• A display (130) and control device with software for configuration, testing, real-time monitoring, supervision and retrieval of logs and traceability of the test for the user of the device (200) to be developed , qualify or test,
• A network connector (140) with a static IP address for taking into account at least one host machine (420) belonging to the local network, and
• A bi-directional serial communication connector (141) for connecting an external mass storage device for transfer of test configurations and scenarios before the start of the test and retrieval of logs and traceability after the end of the test. essay.

Device (100) according to claim 1 characterized in that the connector (110) is configured to generate teleinformation frames during the execution of the test according to the configuration. Device (100) according to Claim 1, characterized in that the connector (111) is configured to supply the AC power supply to the device (200) to be debugged, tested or qualified. Device (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the flashing of the light-emitting diode (121) is equal to 0.5 Hz for a communication rate of 1200 bauds and 0.125 Hz for a communication rate of 9600 bauds . Device (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the set of breaking devices (170) having a breaking device of average energy capacity (171) and a breaking device of high energy (172) to connect, in "passing" mode for energy, or cut, in "non-passing" mode for energy, respectively, the inputs/outputs of medium energy capacitors (160) and (163 ) between them and the high energy capacity inputs/outputs (161) and (162) between them. Device (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the cut-off member (173) of low energy capacity for supplying with its opening, in "passing" mode, or cutting with its closing, in “not passing” the consumer connected to the input/output downstream (164) of low energy capacity. Device (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the set of measuring elements (180) having an average energy capacity measuring element (181) and an energy capacity measuring element high energy (182) digitally controlled to measure, in "passing" mode, the parameters of the energy passing in both directions, consumption or production, between the inputs/outputs (160) and (163), for (181) and between the inputs/outputs (161) and (162) for (182). Device (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the external output (142) configured to receive a data transmission cable. System (300) for hybrid simulation of remote information and control of domestic energy meter switching devices, characterized in that it comprises:

• A device (100) according to one of claims 1 to 8,
• A set of services comprising:
  • Food supply service (305),
  • Service (310) for the generation of remote information,
  • Service (315) for configuring the type of simulation and counter parameters,
  • Manual simulation service (320) via the control device,
  • Predefined simulation service (325) via a previously written scenario,
  • Automatic simulation service (330) via a host machine belonging to the local network,
  • Service (335) for responses, confirmations and supervision of orders and/or requests,
  • Consumption or production simulation service (340) with energy plus additional virtual energy,
  • Consumption simulation service (345), or virtual production (without energy),
  • Service (350) for simulating abnormal and/or faulty situations and
  • Service (355) for providing test logs and post-test traceability.

Method (500) for hybrid simulation of remote information and control of domestic energy meter switching devices, according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises:

• A step (505) of connecting the device (200) to be tested,
• A step (510) for configuring the test to be performed and the counter,
• A step (515) of selectively launching the test for the two cases,
• A step (570) of case "1" of simulation with energy, comprises:
  • A step (520) for controlling the switching devices in “passing” mode,
  • A step (525) for processing the commands received,
  • A step (530) for measuring the parameters of the energy consumed or produced,
  • A stage (535) for controlling the switching devices if necessary,
  • A step (540) for generating remote information according to the measurements taken,
  • A step (545) of reiteration of the steps between (525) and (540) or going to step (550),
  • A step (550) for controlling the switching devices in "non-conducting and
  • A step (590) for producing logs and traceability.
• A step (580) of case "2" of simulation without energy, comprises:
  • A step (555) for processing the commands received,
  • A step (560) for generating remote information,
  • A step (565) of reiteration of steps (555) and (560) or going to step (590),
  • A step (590) for producing logs and traceability.