Datastream status codes

Datastreams are Metering Data associated with a Connection Point (NMI See Relevant Rules or Procedures). A NMI can have multiple Datastreams, for example, from one or more Meters or from one or more channels or Meter Registers, comprising a single Meter. Each Datastream is identified by a suffix, associated to the NMI. The type is dependent on the Metering Installation Type.

You can find Datastream Status Codes in MSATS Procedures: CATS Procedure Principles and Obligations.

Datastreams define the data the MDM Meter Data Management system includes the Profile Preparation Service, Basic Meter Profiling, and Data Aggregation. can expect from each NMI. They are used to determine if a Datastream is used in the Settlements See Relevant Rules or Procedures process, because the NMI is Tier 2 or the Metering Data is required as part of the Load Profile A profile of metering data aggregated across a specified set of connection points. process. In the MDM process, the Datastream Status Code is.

For example, if the Metering Installation Type is:

The definition of the Datastream also includes the profile name it is associated with and if the Datastream is active (if metering data must be supplied).

This information is useful to the Metering Provider (MP Metering Provider. Accredited organizations authorised to install and maintain meters. In MSATS, it is referred to as an MPB.), Profile Preparation Service (PPS Profile Preparation Service: Calculates profile shapes by using algorithms and interval energy data. The calculation of the NSLP or the CLP.), and Basic Meter A device complying with Australian Standards, containing a measurement element(s) and a record of the accumulated quantity of the electricity flowing through the power conductor. Also known as an accumulation meter. Profiler (BMP Basic Meter Profile: The application of profile shape data to accumulated metering data to create half-hourly interval metering data for a Profile Area. Records the total amount of energy consumed at a connection point from the initial energisation of the meter.) as they determine the relevant data for use in creating a Profile or which profile it is applied.

Datastream Status Codes are part of Standing Data for MSATS Market Settlement and Transfer Solutions. The procedures published by AEMO under clause 7.2.8 of the National Electricity Rules, which include those governing the recording of financial responsibility for energy flows at a connection point, the transfer of that responsibility between market participants, and the recording of energy flows at a connection point.. They manage Metering Data and determine if the Datastream is used in the Settlements process, either because:

  • The NMI is Tier 2.

  • Metering Data is required for the NMI as part of the creating a Load Profile process.

When required by a Change Reason Code A code that identifies a type of Change Request. It defines rules such as what NMI information can be updated and which roles will receive a Change Request Notification each time the Change Request Status is updated., participants must nominate the Datastream Status Code for the selected NMI on the Change Request A transaction submitted by participants in MSATS whenever they want to create or update data held in MSATS..

If a Datastream Status Code is set to A (active), MSATS uses this flag to indicate Metering Data is expected for the NMI for: