Aclara Power-Line Systems Inc. Y72553-1 Manual Do Utilizador

T W A C S

®

- O R I O N

®

  f o r   U M T   P r o d u c t s   U s e r   G u i d e

Glossary

A value indicating the strength of the received radio frequency signal.

Data storage locations on the transponder microprocessor that contain a variety of information 

that is retrievable by the master station. The type of data in registers includes consumption and 

demand data.

Devices, such as transponders, located at a consumer's premises that collect and transmit 

register data through TWACS.

See Received Signal Strength Indicator.

See TWACS Net Server.

Two-way field devices that can receive and send messages to and from the substation.

See Two-Way Automatic Communication System.

See Work Management System.

A utility central office application that manages the logistics of placing the necessary 

personnel, tools, and parts at a given location at the same time to accomplish a given task. A 

WMS may be able to supply the installer with an electronic copy of the list of sites to be 

visited on a given day, the tasks to be performed, and even a partial list of the serial numbers 

of the affected equipment.

Chief component of the entire Two-Way Automatic Communication System. Manages all 

collected metering and interval data as well as the connection between the utility and the 

consumer’s premises.

DRAFT