IEEE 1704-2021
IEEE Standard for Utility Industry End Device Communications Module
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IEEE 1704-2021 is a technical standard for a utility industry end device communications module, defining expectations for communication behavior in power and energy applications. It is relevant where end devices must exchange data reliably within utility systems, especially when communication modules are part of broader components, circuits, devices, and systems. By setting a common reference for design and technical alignment, IEEE 1704-2021 helps support consistency, interoperability, and more predictable implementation.
What is IEEE 1704-2021?
This standard addresses the communications module used in utility industry end devices, placing it in the context of device-level communication for power and energy systems. IEEE 1704-2021 is intended to guide how such a module is defined and evaluated so that it can function consistently within utility equipment and related communication environments. As an engineering document, it is useful for teams that need a clear technical basis for design, integration, and verification of end device communication functions.
Where is IEEE 1704-2021 used?
IEEE 1704-2021 is commonly applied in utility-focused equipment where end devices must communicate with control, monitoring, or data-collection systems. That may include modules embedded in field devices, metering-related hardware, or other components that support power system communication workflows. It is most relevant in environments where communication reliability and technical consistency matter to utility operations, equipment integration, and system-level data exchange.
Why is IEEE 1704-2021 important?
Having a defined standard for a utility end device communications module can reduce ambiguity during design, procurement, and testing. IEEE 1704-2021 helps stakeholders work from a shared technical reference, which may improve consistency across implementations and support more disciplined compliance efforts. For utility applications, that can translate into lower integration risk, clearer acceptance criteria, and better confidence that communication functions will perform as expected in service.
- Utility end device communications module
- Power and energy system applications
- Component and device-level technical guidance
- Design, integration, and verification reference
- Active English-language IEEE standard
- Publication Date: 2022
- Standard Status: Active
- Publisher: IEEE
- Subject: Components, Circuits, Devices and Systems; Communication, Networking and Broadcast Technologies; Power, Energy and Industry Applications
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- This Version: 1704 (2022)
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