IEC TS 62056-41:1998
Electricity metering - Data exchange for meter reading, tariff and load control - Part 41: Data exchange using wide area networks: Public switched telephone network (PSTN) with LINK+ protocol
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IEC TS 62056-41:1998 defines a technical reference for electricity metering data exchange used for meter reading, tariff control, and load control over wide area networks, specifically the public switched telephone network (PSTN) with LINK+ protocol. For organizations evaluating metering communication requirements, it can support engineering review, procurement decisions, and compliance planning where remote data exchange and operational consistency matter. IEC TS 62056-41:1998 is relevant when teams need a documented basis for technical assessment, interoperability checks, and controlled deployment of metering communication functions.
What is IEC TS 62056-41:1998?
IEC TS 62056-41:1998 is a technical specification within the electricity metering data exchange area, focused on communication over PSTN using the LINK+ protocol. Its likely purpose is to define how meter-reading and control-related data are exchanged across a wide area network in a structured and repeatable way. For engineering documentation and conformity assessment, it provides a reference point for implementation review, system integration, and verification activities linked to remote metering communication.
Applications of IEC TS 62056-41:1998
This document is typically relevant to utilities, metering system integrators, and test laboratories working with remote meter communication over telephone-based networks. It may be used during technical validation of meter-reading systems, tariff control processes, or load control workflows where PSTN connectivity is part of the architecture. It is also useful in procurement and documented evaluation when comparing equipment or software that must support a defined exchange method and fit into existing operational metering processes.
Why is IEC TS 62056-41:1998 important?
The value of IEC TS 62056-41:1998 lies in helping teams align communication behavior with a recognized technical reference, reducing ambiguity during implementation and testing. That can improve interoperability between meters, concentrators, and host systems, while supporting quality workflows and technical compliance efforts. For procurement and conformity assessment preparation, it offers a clearer basis for specification review, risk management, and verification planning, especially where consistent remote data exchange is necessary for operational reliability.
- Supports meter-reading and control communication over PSTN-based wide area networks
- Provides a technical reference for LINK+ protocol-oriented implementation review
- Useful in testing workflows, system validation, and interoperability assessment
- Helps procurement and compliance teams document metering communication requirements
- Relevant to engineering documentation for tariff and load control data exchange
- Publication Date: 1998-11-16
- Standard Status: Original
- Publisher: IEC
- Edition: 1
- This Version: IEC TS 62056-41:1998 (1998-11-16)
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