DLMS/COSEM FOR

BATTERY-POWERED DEVICES:
A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY

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INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................................2
CHALLENGING ASSUMPTIONS ABOUT DLMS/COSEM .............................................................3
1.1 Perceived “Chattiness” ........................................................................................................3
1.2 Perceived Large Packet Sizes................................................................................................4
1.3 Perceived Power Consumption ............................................................................................4
2 TECHNIQUES FOR ENHANCING PAYLOAD EFFICIENCY IN DLMS/COSEM ...........................5
2.1 The PUSH Facility .................................................................................................................5
2.2 Data Format Options ...........................................................................................................6
1. Compact Data .................................................................................................................................. 6
2. Null Data .......................................................................................................................................... 6
3. Delta Value Encoding ....................................................................................................................... 6
4. V.44 Compression ............................................................................................................................ 6
3 STANDARD PAYLOAD OPTIMIZATION - AN IN-DEPTH EXPLORATION THROUGH REAL
EXAMPLES ..............................................................................................................................7
3.1 Example 1 .......................................................................................................................... 10
1. Normal Encoding (no compression) ................................................................................................ 10
2. Compressed Encoding .................................................................................................................... 10
3. Compact Array Encoding ................................................................................................................ 11
4. Delta Encoding ............................................................................................................................... 11
3.2 Example 2 .......................................................................................................................... 12
4 Analyzing Battery Performance ......................................................................................12
5 Comparing Payload Sizes: M-Bus vs. DLMS/COSEM ........................................................13
6 Conclusion .....................................................................................................................14
7 ANNEX 1 - PAYLOAD CALCULATIONS FOR EXAMPLE 1 ....................................................15
7.1 Normal Encoding ............................................................................................................... 15
7.2 Compressed Data Encoding ............................................................................................... 23
7.3 Compact Array Encoding.................................................................................................... 28
7.4 Delta Value Encoding ......................................................................................................... 33
ANNEX 2 – PAYLOAD CALCULATIONS FOR EXAMPLE 2 ..........................................................40

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INTRODUCTION

DLMS/COSEM was originally developed as a standards-based protocol stack

tailored for transporting electricity metering data over powerline
communication (PLC) networks. Anchored in the robust standardized COSEM
object model, DLMS/COSEM embodies a unified approach to developing
datagrams for data transport, bringing together a combined data model and
application layer protocol.

Driven by an unwavering commitment to evolution, DLMS UA has

continuously adapted to industry needs. The protocols and data model
scope has expanded beyond its origins, now covering various fuel types, and
staying abreast of the ever-changing landscape of communications
technologies. Powerline communications is now just one of many
communications technologies that DLMS/COSEM can use including cellular
technology, low power WAN and internet protocols.

Figure 1- DLMS/COSEM Protocol Stack

COSEM Object-orientated data model

IEC 62056-6-2 COSEM Interface classes
IEC 62056-6-1 / EN13757-1 OBIS Object ID sysem

Application Layer
IEC 62056-5-3

Lower Layers
IEC 62056 – IEC 62334 – ITU-T – RFC – LP-WAN- Wi-Sun- LTE

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Gas, water, heat, and thermal metering are supported by the COSEM data
model, and collaboration with CEN TC294 facilitates the transportation of
DLMS datagrams over M-Bus and other low power networks using the
EN13757-1 standard. Typically powered by batteries, these meters necessitate
careful consideration of the energy consumption associated with
communication technology, a critical factor influencing their longevity and
overall service life.

CHALLENGING ASSUMPTIONS ABOUT DLMS/COSEM

What if everything you thought you knew about DLMS/COSEM turned out to
be wrong?

Being a standards-based protocol stack, DLMS/COSEM adheres to

predefined rules governing the construction of data packets. While
DLMS/COSEM specifies standardized modelling rules and data objects, it
leaves the implementation specifics, including how and which elements to
implement to the discretion of the manufacturer. The self-descriptive nature of
DLMS/COSEM ensures that any compliant head-end system can interpret the
data sent by the meter, as a common language exists on both ends.
However, the efficiency of assembling data packets lies with the
manufacturer. Consequently, variations in implementations exist, impacting
factors such as packet sizes and use of bandwidth. This variance has led to a
number of perceived issues with DLMS/COSEM which this paper aims to
address directly.

1.1 Perceived “Chattiness”

DLMS/COSEM operates on a client/server model, where the client initiates
GET requests for data and the server provides the RESPONSE. Coupled with
the previously relied upon concept of establishing an “Application
Association” via a bi-directional handshake before each message exchange,
this structure may create the impression that DLMS/COSEM is overly ‘chatty.’
However, it is important to recognize that the protocol now accommodates
unsolicited PUSH messages from the server to the client using pre-established
associations, eliminating most of the precursive messages over the air. The
PUSH mechanism can be triggered by various events such as consumption
threshold, alarm/alert, schedule, etc. For example, a daily load profile could
be sent at midnight, or an alarm could be triggered if a tamper is detected.

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The PUSH mechanism proves valuable in scenarios with bandwidth or power
constraints, significantly reducing over-the-air traffic.

1.2 Perceived Large Packet Sizes

DLMS/COSEM datagrams are built using the standardized COSEM data
object model. Messages containing profile data will typically contain time
and date stamps, readings, and status information. In their raw state, profile
datagrams can become relatively large. Nevertheless, the protocol offers
various methods to reduce the data payload size. DLMS UA has developed
standards-based techniques to efficiently reduce payload sizes, making them
comparable to those commonly used in low-power radio technologies. These
techniques will be described later in this paper.

1.3 Perceived Power Consumption

The perception that DLMS/COSEM is power-hungry stems from concerns
about its “chattiness” and large packet sizes, suggesting significant data
transport, and consequently, increased power consumption. This paper
describes the techniques specified within the DLMS/COSEM standards that
can be employed to reduce payload sizes and hence airtime to levels
comparable to other low power application protocols. As a result, battery
power consumption becomes remarkably low, making DLMS/COSEM a viable
choice for battery-powered meter communication.

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2 TECHNIQUES FOR ENHANCING PAYLOAD EFFICIENCY IN DLMS/COSEM

2.1 The PUSH Facility

Figure 2 - COSEM Model of a Push Operation

The DLMS/COSEM push mechanism adopts a publish/subscribe pattern, ideal

for battery-powered devices that intermittently wake up to transmit data. This
approach circumvents the impracticality of a traditional GET/RESPONSE
model. Triggers, depicted on the left side of Figure 2, can be initiated by a
clock, various monitors, or local events such as a button push. A trigger
invokes a script table, which in turn activates the push method within the
relevant push setup object. This specifies the data items, destination,
communication channel, encoding, timing constraints and retry strategy if the
client fails to receive the message.

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2.2 Data Format Options
In the COSEM model, profile data is generally structured using arrays
containing time, date information, register readings, and sometimes device
status data – imagine an excel table where the rows are time slots, and the
columns are various data items aligned to the times. These arrays can
become sizable, especially with extensive consumption registers and if the
time/date stamp is added to each entry (row). The DLMS UA Green Book
gives guidance on implementing DLMS/COSEM options to reduce data
packet sizes and payload.

1. Compact Data
The COSEM data model supports compact data to reduce the size of arrays
containing consumption profile data. This technique involves describing
metadata once in a template, eliminating repetitive elements. Significant
savings can be made using the compact array, especially in scenarios with
large load profile data.

2. Null Data
In addition to compact data, null data elements can be employed in load
profiles containing snapshot data, such as half-hourly readings. By setting the
time/date field to NULL for each reading, except once to indicate the day,
space is conserved, particularly advantageous when compression is applied.

3. Delta Value Encoding

A further reduction to the size of a load profile array can be achieved using
delta value encoding. Rather than entering the full register value for each
period in the profile array, only the amount the register has advanced during
the period is recorded. This technique decreases each register reading
typically from 5 bytes to 2 bytes.

4. V.44 Compression
V.44 compression can be used in conjunction with any of the above
encoding methods to provide an additional layer of reduction in load profile
data packet size, contributing to more efficient data exchange.

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3 STANDARD PAYLOAD OPTIMIZATION - AN IN-DEPTH EXPLORATION
THROUGH REAL EXAMPLES

DLMS UA has conducted an efficiency study of DLMS/COSEM transported

over various lower layers, and benchmarked performance against other
commonly used application layer protocols. For consistency, the study used a
sample dataset akin to that of a domestic gas smart meter with load profile
as a benchmark. Table 1 illustrates this dataset, representing a standard daily
profile of half-hourly domestic gas meter readings transmitted over the air
daily to a head-end billing system.

Table 1 - Sample gas meter data for 24 hours

Time kWh kWh LP Delta Units

Delta Cum. Reading Value
00:00:00 0.00 165110.90 14530.999 0.000 m^3
00:30:00 0.00 165110.90 14530.999 0.000 m^3
01:00:00 0.00 165110.90 14530.999 0.000 m^3
01:30:00 0.00 165110.90 14530.999 0.000 m^3
02:00:00 0.00 165110.90 14530.999 0.000 m^3
02:30:00 0.00 165110.90 14530.999 0.000 m^3
03:00:00 0.00 165110.90 14530.999 0.000 m^3
03:30:00 0.00 165110.90 14530.999 0.000 m^3
04:00:00 0.00 165110.90 14530.999 0.000 m^3
04:30:00 8.00 165118.90 14531.703 0.704 m^3
05:00:00 10.00 165128.90 14532.583 0.880 m^3
05:30:00 9.00 165137.90 14533.375 0.792 m^3
06:00:00 9.00 165146.90 14534.167 0.792 m^3
06:30:00 10.00 165156.90 14535.048 0.880 m^3
07:00:00 9.00 165165.90 14535.840 0.792 m^3
07:30:00 10.00 165175.90 14536.720 0.880 m^3
08:00:00 8.00 165183.90 14537.424 0.704 m^3
08:30:00 10.00 165193.90 14538.304 0.880 m^3
09:00:00 8.00 165201.90 14539.008 0.704 m^3
09:30:00 5.00 165206.90 14539.448 0.440 m^3
10:00:00 0.00 165206.90 14539.448 0.000 m^3

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 10:30:00 0.00 165206.90 14539.448 0.000 m^3
11:00:00 0.00 165206.90 14539.448 0.000 m^3
11:30:00 0.00 165206.90 14539.448 0.000 m^3
12:00:00 5.00 165211.90 14539.888 0.440 m^3
12:30:00 10.00 165221.90 14540.768 0.880 m^3
13:00:00 5.00 165226.90 14541.208 0.440 m^3
13:30:00 0.00 165226.90 14541.208 0.000 m^3
14:00:00 0.00 165226.90 14541.208 0.000 m^3
14:30:00 0.00 165226.90 14541.208 0.000 m^3
15:00:00 0.00 165226.90 14541.208 0.000 m^3
15:30:00 0.00 165226.90 14541.208 0.000 m^3
16:00:00 0.00 165226.90 14541.208 0.000 m^3
16:30:00 9.00 165235.90 14542.000 0.792 m^3
17:00:00 10.00 165245.90 14542.880 0.880 m^3
17:30:00 9.00 165254.90 14543.672 0.792 m^3
18:00:00 15.00 165269.90 14544.992 1.320 m^3
18:30:00 15.00 165284.90 14546.312 1.320 m^3
19:00:00 10.00 165294.90 14547.193 0.880 m^3
19:30:00 7.00 165301.90 14547.809 0.616 m^3
20:00:00 5.00 165306.90 14548.249 0.440 m^3
20:30:00 4.00 165310.90 14548.601 0.352 m^3
21:00:00 0.00 165310.90 14548.601 0.000 m^3
21:30:00 0.00 165310.90 14548.601 0.000 m^3
22:00:00 0.00 165310.90 14548.601 0.000 m^3
22:30:00 0.00 165310.90 14548.601 0.000 m^3
23:00:00 0.00 165310.90 14548.601 0.000 m^3
23:30:00 0.00 165310.90 14548.601 0.000 m^3

Total Daily 17.601502 17.602 m^3

Consumption

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The DLMS/COSEM specifications provide guidelines on how to model
metering data and package it for transportation using standardized methods.
This flexibility allows for various packaging approaches, provided they adhere
to the standardized procedures outlined in the DLMS UA Green and Blue
Books. Compliance with these procedures ensures that any head-end system
can effectively unpack and decompress data received from any
DLMS/COSEM-compliant meter.

Two DLMS UA member companies independently developed solutions for

transporting the profile data presented in Table 1. Both solutions comply with
the DLMS/COSEM specifications and are fully compatible with compliant
head-end systems. While the two solutions differ slightly, they share the
common attributes of providing compact and efficient payloads, making
them suitable for battery powered devices.

It is important to note that the sample data pertains to half-hourly gas

readings, which may not be universally required. Consequently, the package
sizes should be considered as a ‘worst case’ scenario. In many instances,
energy and water suppliers will not require such granular data from gas,
water, or heat meters.

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3.1 Example 1
In this example, we present four data encoding methods to illustrate the
benefits of DLMS/COSEM in reducing payload sizes. The data packets were
assembled, and comprehensive compression or compaction methods
described in the DLMS UA Green Book were applied, allowing for a
comparative analysis of the various techniques.

The data transportation uses the ‘Push’ method, known for its efficiency
compared to a Get/Response approach, as it enables the meter to remain in
a dormant state until it has the data to transmit, using the Data Notification
method.

Effects of Data Protection

The data in the payload can be protected using ciphering. Depending on
the chosen DLMS/COSEM security suite, V.44 compression may be selected to
compress the data, thereby reducing the payload size. The protected data
payload size is outlined for each of the four methods.

1. Normal Encoding (no compression)

Without compression, the profile data is packaged in an array containing the
full meter register readings taken at half-hourly intervals, together with the
time and date for each reading.

• Resultant payload for ‘Normal’ encoding: 1114 bytes

• With protection and V.44 compression: 279 bytes

2. Compressed Encoding
Compressing the data involves using null data fields where the data can be
deduced, e.g., time and date and data type description for the register
readings. The array only needs the start time and date as all other register
readings occur half-hourly and do not require a date stamp.

• Payload with compressed encoding: 456 bytes

• With protection and V.44 compression: 215 bytes

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 3. Compact Array Encoding
DLMS/COSEM specifies the compact array as an alternative array type for
modelling the load profile. Similar to the compressed data above, the time
and date is only needed once and is replaced by null data for 47 of the half-
hourly readings. The compact array assumes that each element is identical
and therefore does not need to be specified, so the data type (structure)
which would take 2 bytes is not required. Additionally, the data type of the
register read is already known and does not need to be restated for every
reading, thus saving a byte per reading.

• Compact array payload: 316 bytes

• With protection and V.44 compression: 174 bytes

4. Delta Encoding
Additional payload size reductions can be achieved through delta encoding.
Rather than recording a full register reading every half hour, the array is
populated with a time-stamped start reading, and subsequent readings
represent the usage during the period, requiring only 2 bytes rather than 4
bytes. However, this encoding uses the Normal-Compressed approach rather
than the Compact Array approach, requiring a structure type descriptor (2
bytes) thus cancelling out the savings.

• Delta encoded array payload: 316 bytes

• With protection and V.44 compression: 122 bytes

Table provides a summary of the payload size effects of different coding

options and the impact of applying V.44 compression to the data.

Table 2 - Comparison of DLMS UA encoding options

Profile Parameters Profile Encoding
Records Period Interval Values Normal Compressed Compact Delta
Size V.44 Size V.44 Size V.44 Size V.44
48 30 min 1 day 1 1114 279 456 215 316 174 316 122

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3.2 Example 2
This example uses the Compact Array differently to Example 1. Here, a custom
array is specified, incorporating the starting register read time stamped at
midnight and 47 delta values for each subsequent half-hour period.

The array format is based on UNI-TS-11291-12-2. To interpret the array contents,

the head-end system must possess the ability to understand its structure,
achieved through a predefined template ID.

This method requires 13 bytes to specify the array, including the starting read
and timestamp and 94 bytes for the 47 delta values. The total payload size is
107 bytes, without employing any additional compression techniques.

4 Analyzing Battery Performance

When assessing the impact of data communication on battery life, the

payload size and transmission frequency are pivotal factors. This paper has
shown how minimizing payload size, particularly for a typical domestic half-
hourly load profile sent once per day, can significantly mitigate the drain on
the battery.

For a meter equipped with an LTE-M communications module, analysis reveal

that energy drain on the battery arising from data transfer is minimal. The
majority of the energy drain stems from network management control
features that determine which base-station to connect with, particularly the
frequency of tracking area updates (TAU).

The average current drawn during the transmission of the delta-encoded

payload with protection (from Example 1) is 16.02uA with an hourly TAU
update, falling to 3.33uA with a daily update. For a typical gas meter battery,
the predicated battery life is 9.97 years with an hourly TAU update, increasing
to a theoretical 48.42 years with a daily TAU is update. (Note that other factors
such as passivation may reduce this theoretical life).

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5 Comparing Payload Sizes: M-Bus vs. DLMS/COSEM

The M-Bus protocol, part of the EN 13757 suite of standards, is a widely

adopted European Standard employed for reading data from various meters,
including Gas, Water, Heat, and other flow meters.
Two of the DLMS UA member companies manufacturing gas, water and heat
meters and electricity meters, equipped with M-Bus, evaluated the payload
size for the sample data using M-Bus encoding rules. Similar to DLMS/COSEM,
M-Bus allows the use of delta values and has a compact frame option like the
compact array specified for DLMS/COSEM (EN13737-3 Annex F.2.8 provides
full details).

Member B calculated that the sample data would result in an M-Bus payload
of 110 bytes using compact frame encoding, compared to 113 bytes if full
frame encoding. This compared to 107 bytes for their DLMS/COSEM
implementation shown in example 2.

M-Bus, like DLMS/COSEM, specifies the methods that can be used to generate
payloads without prescribing a specific approach. Member C used a slightly
different encoding method, resulting in a payload size of 117 bytes using the
compact frame approach and delta values with no encryption. If full register
readings are supplied for each half-hour period, the payload size increases to
208 bytes.

The comparison reveals that M-Bus and DLMS/COSEM derived payloads are
comparable for the sample typical profile data set used in the examples. The
overheads imposed by the communications technology are similar for both
protocols, indicating that battery drain will be comparable, given that more
energy is expended on the radio system network control than on data
transport.

Table 3 - Comparison of M-Bus and DLMS UA Payload

M-Bus Protocol DLMS/COSEM
Compact Frame – No Compact Frame- With Compact Array
Encoding Encoding
Member A 107 bytes
Member B 110 Bytes 113 Bytes
Member C 117 Bytes

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6 Conclusion
The presented examples vividly demonstrate the effectiveness of leveraging
the standardized data compression features embedded within the
DLMS/COSEM specifications. By employing these techniques, payload sizes for
typical daily profile data can be significantly diminished, reaching levels easily
accommodated by low-power radio technology. This reduction not only
demands minimal bandwidth but also translates to lower energy consumption
from the meter battery.

In essence, the achieved payload sizes observed with DLMS/COSEM are

comparable to those observed in other communication data exchange
protocols widely employed in the utility metering industry. This underscores the
adaptability and efficiency of DLMS/COSEM in optimizing data transmission,
making it a robust choice for battery-powered devices and scenarios where
conserving bandwidth, and minimizing energy usage are paramount
considerations.

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7 ANNEX 1 - PAYLOAD CALCULATIONS FOR EXAMPLE 1
7.1 Normal Encoding

NORMAL ENCODING

Message Elements Index Value Contents LEN

(Bytes)
data-notification 0F 1

long-invoke-id-and-priority 00000001 4

date-time 00 1

data-value 0

structure [1] 0201 2

array [48] 0130 2

structure [3] 0 0203 2

octet-string 22/6/2023 0:00:00 090C07E706160400000000800000 14

unsigned 0 1100 2

double-long-unsigned 11232100 0600AB6364 5

structure [3] 1 0 0203 2

octet-string 22/6/2023 0:30:00 090C07E7061604001E0000800000 14

unsigned 0 1100 2

double-long-unsigned 11232110 0600AB636E 5

structure [3] 2 0203 2

octet-string 22/6/2023 1:00:00 090C07E706160401000000800000 14

unsigned 0 1100 2

double-long-unsigned 11232120 0600AB6378 5

structure [3] 3 0203 2

octet-string 22/6/2023 1:30:00 090C07E7061604011E0000800000 14

unsigned 0 1100 2

double-long-unsigned 11232130 0600AB6382 5

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 structure [3] 4 0203 2

octet-string 22/6/2023 2:00:00 090C07E706160402000000800000 14

unsigned 0 1100 2

double-long-unsigned 11232145 0600AB6391 5

structure [3] 5 0203 2

octet-string 22/6/2023 2:30:00 090C07E7061604021E0000800000 14

unsigned 0 1100 2

double-long-unsigned 11232160 0600AB63A0 5

structure [3] 6 0203 2

octet-string 22/6/2023 3:00:00 090C07E706160403000000800000 14

unsigned 0 1100 2

double-long-unsigned 11232174 0600AB63AE 5

structure [3] 7 0203 2

octet-string 22/6/2023 3:30:00 090C07E7061604031E0000800000 14

unsigned 0 1100 2

double-long-unsigned 11232189 0600AB63BD 5

structure [3] 8 0203 2

octet-string 22/6/2023 4:00:00 090C07E706160404000000800000 14

unsigned 0 1100 2

double-long-unsigned 11232209 0600AB63D1 5

structure [3] 9 0203 2

octet-string 22/6/2023 4:30:00 090C07E7061604041E0000800000 14

unsigned 0 1100 2

double-long-unsigned 11232249 0600AB63F9 5

structure [3] 10 0203 2

octet-string 22/6/2023 5:00:00 090C07E706160405000000800000 14

unsigned 0 1100 2

double-long-unsigned 11232329 0600AB6449 5

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 structure [3] 11 0203 2

octet-string 22/6/2023 5:30:00 090C07E7061604051E0000800000 14

unsigned 0 1100 2

double-long-unsigned 11232409 0600AB6499 5

structure [3] 12 0203 2

octet-string 22/6/2023 6:00:00 090C07E706160406000000800000 14

unsigned 0 1100 2

double-long-unsigned 11232489 0600AB64E9 5

structure [3] 13 0203 2

octet-string 22/6/2023 6:30:00 090C07E7061604061E0000800000 14

unsigned 0 1100 2

double-long-unsigned 11232569 0600AB6539 5

structure [3] 14 0203 2

octet-string 22/6/2023 7:00:00 090C07E706160407000000800000 14

unsigned 0 1100 2

double-long-unsigned 11232649 0600AB6589 5

structure [3] 15 0203 2

octet-string 22/6/2023 7:30:00 090C07E7061604071E0000800000 14

unsigned 0 1100 2

double-long-unsigned 11232719 0600AB65CF 5

structure [3] 16 0203 2

octet-string 22/6/2023 8:00:00 090C07E706160408000000800000 14

unsigned 0 1100 2

double-long-unsigned 11232779 0600AB660B 5

structure [3] 17 0203 2

octet-string 22/6/2023 8:30:00 090C07E7061604081E0000800000 14

unsigned 0 1100 2

double-long-unsigned 11232869 0600AB6665 5

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 structure [3] 18 0203 2

octet-string 22/6/2023 9:00:00 090C07E706160409000000800000 14

unsigned 0 1100 2

double-long-unsigned 11232879 0600AB666F 5

structure [3] 19 0203 2

octet-string 22/6/2023 9:30:00 090C07E7061604091E0000800000 14

unsigned 0 1100 2

double-long-unsigned 11232889 0600AB6679 5

structure [3] 20 0203 2

octet-string 22/6/2023 10:00:00 090C07E70616040A000000800000 14

unsigned 0 1100 2

double-long-unsigned 11232904 0600AB6688 5

structure [3] 21 0203 2

octet-string 22/6/2023 10:30:00 090C07E70616040A1E0000800000 14

unsigned 0 1100 2

double-long-unsigned 11232919 0600AB6697 5

structure [3] 22 0203 2

octet-string 22/6/2023 11:00:00 090C07E70616040B000000800000 14

unsigned 0 1100 2

double-long-unsigned 11232949 0600AB66B5 5

structure [3] 23 0203 2

octet-string 22/6/2023 11:30:00 090C07E70616040B1E0000800000 14

unsigned 0 1100 2

double-long-unsigned 11232969 0600AB66C9 5

structure [3] 24 0203 2

octet-string 22/6/2023 12:00:00 090C07E70616040C000000800000 14

unsigned 0 1100 2

double-long-unsigned 11232979 0600AB66D3 5

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 structure [3] 25 0203 2

octet-string 22/6/2023 12:30:00 090C07E70616040C1E0000800000 14

unsigned 0 1100 2

double-long-unsigned 11233039 0600AB670F 5

structure [3] 26 0203 2

octet-string 22/6/2023 13:00:00 090C07E70616040D000000800000 14

unsigned 0 1100 2

double-long-unsigned 11233109 0600AB6755 5

structure [3] 27 0203 2

octet-string 22/6/2023 13:30:00 090C07E70616040D1E0000800000 14

unsigned 0 1100 2

double-long-unsigned 11233169 0600AB6791 5

structure [3] 28 0203 2

octet-string 22/6/2023 14:00:00 090C07E70616040E000000800000 14

unsigned 0 1100 2

double-long-unsigned 11233189 0600AB67A5 5

structure [3] 29 0203 2

octet-string 22/6/2023 14:30:00 090C07E70616040E1E0000800000 14

unsigned 0 1100 2

double-long-unsigned 11233204 0600AB67B4 5

structure [3] 30 0203 2

octet-string 22/6/2023 15:00:00 090C07E70616040F000000800000 14

unsigned 0 1100 2

double-long-unsigned 11233219 0600AB67C3 5

structure [3] 31 0203 2

octet-string 22/6/2023 15:30:00 090C07E70616040F1E0000800000 14

unsigned 0 1100 2

double-long-unsigned 11233239 0600AB67D7 5

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 structure [3] 32 0203 2

octet-string 22/6/2023 16:00:00 090C07E706160410000000800000 14

unsigned 0 1100 2

double-long-unsigned 11233249 0600AB67E1 5

structure [3] 33 0203 2

octet-string 22/6/2023 16:30:00 090C07E7061604101E0000800000 14

unsigned 0 1100 2

double-long-unsigned 11233259 0600AB67EB 5

structure [3] 34 0203 2

octet-string 22/6/2023 17:00:00 090C07E706160411000000800000 14

unsigned 0 1100 2

double-long-unsigned 11233279 0600AB67FF 5

structure [3] 35 0203 2

octet-string 22/6/2023 17:30:00 090C07E7061604111E0000800000 14

unsigned 0 1100 2

double-long-unsigned 11233319 0600AB6827 5

structure [3] 36 0203 2

octet-string 22/6/2023 18:00:00 090C07E706160412000000800000 14

unsigned 0 1100 2

double-long-unsigned 11233359 0600AB684F 5

structure [3] 37 0203 2

octet-string 22/6/2023 18:30:00 090C07E7061604121E0000800000 14

unsigned 0 1100 2

double-long-unsigned 11233419 0600AB688B 5

structure [3] 38 0203 2

octet-string 22/6/2023 19:00:00 090C07E706160413000000800000 14

unsigned 0 1100 2

double-long-unsigned 11233439 0600AB689F 5

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 structure [3] 39 0203 2

octet-string 22/6/2023 19:30:00 090C07E7061604131E0000800000 14

unsigned 0 1100 2

double-long-unsigned 11233459 0600AB68B3 5

structure [3] 40 0203 2

octet-string 22/6/2023 20:00:00 090C07E706160414000000800000 14

unsigned 0 1100 2

double-long-unsigned 11233484 0600AB68CC 5

structure [3] 41 0203 2

octet-string 22/6/2023 20:30:00 090C07E7061604141E0000800000 14

unsigned 0 1100 2

double-long-unsigned 11233514 0600AB68EA 5

structure [3] 42 0203 2

octet-string 22/6/2023 21:00:00 090C07E706160415000000800000 14

unsigned 0 1100 2

double-long-unsigned 11233529 0600AB68F9 5

structure [3] 43 0203 2

octet-string 22/6/2023 21:30:00 090C07E7061604151E0000800000 14

unsigned 0 1100 2

double-long-unsigned 11233544 0600AB6907 5

structure [3] 44 0203 2

octet-string 22/6/2023 22:00:00 090C07E706160416000000800000 14

unsigned 0 1100 2

double-long-unsigned 11233554 0600AB6912 5

structure [3] 45 0203 2

octet-string 22/6/2023 22:30:00 090C07E7061604161E0000800000 14

unsigned 0 1100 2

double-long-unsigned 11233564 0600AB691C 5

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 structure [3] 46 0203 2

octet-string 22/6/2023 23:00:00 090C07E706160417000000800000 14

unsigned 0 1100 2

double-long-unsigned 11233574 0600AB6926 5

structure [3] 47 0203 2

octet-string 22/6/2023 23:30:00 090C07E7061604171E0000800000 14

unsigned 0 1100 2

double-long-unsigned 11233584 0600AB6930 5

TOTAL PAYLOAD SIZE 1115

NORMAL ENCODING WITH PROTECTION

general glo-ciphering DB 5

system-title 084D4D4D0000BC614E 9

ciphered-content DB084D4D4D0000BC614EB101234 269

56760CEE20D69208C0785B925775
1B1702DDE9560239804FF24F7F0D
C887C69FEDF13C4AF82B16D8E8D
2982E66AB0ADA02D07CFCBC375A
B1415E2A3F166F3E4D1DBD3EA2E
C9AA41569DDCD931FBD4BA6119
BD6A29CE64FD5B8C170E86CC939
EEEAD453C7D4BE65A7675AC37C
CC45086534322109CFE9334F6417
5AE8A82F541E36E49C0E9445A96F
B2EC1D4B10F869B6B1DCAFA4501
DE0C557F6E0621B2B1A102E3A2A
101D932F5F1213FCFDEF3F6C42A
A85874B135A2BE4DBA6C3C943D4
491A53A491ACF5D892C296E234A
DBE65E20D5558907810BF0DA21B
23969B7CCBC609CB8F37FBAF848
83BA1EF25F0D0EA7B2B4E2C3A8B
13CEF98AB1C508510106CDEFBAC
F0E0972FFBA6D42C
TOTAL PAYLOAD SIZE 279

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7.2 Compressed Data Encoding

COMPRESSED DATA ENCODING

Message Elements Index Value Contents LEN
(Byte
s)
data-notification 0F 1
long-invoke-id-and-priority 00000001 4
date-time 00 1
data-value 0
structure [1] 0201 2
array [48] 0130 2
structure [3] 0 0203 2
octet-string 22/6/2023 0:00:00 090C07E2020C0500000000800000 14
unsigned 0 1100 2
double-long-unsigned 11232100 0600AB6364 5
structure [3] 1 0203 2
null-data 22/6/2023 0:30:00 00 1
null-data 0 00 1
double-long-unsigned 11232110 0600AB636E 5
structure [3] 2 0203 2
null-data 22/6/2023 1:00:00 00 1
null-data 0 00 1
double-long-unsigned 11232120 0600AB6378 5
structure [3] 3 0203 2
null-data 22/6/2023 1:30:00 00 1
null-data 0 00 1
double-long-unsigned 11232130 0600AB6382 5
structure [3] 4 0203 2
null-data 22/6/2023 2:00:00 00 1
null-data 0 00 1
double-long-unsigned 11232145 0600AB6391 5
structure [3] 5 0203 2
null-data 22/6/2023 2:30:00 00 1
null-data 0 00 1
double-long-unsigned 11232160 0600AB63A0 5
structure [3] 6 0203 2
null-data 22/6/2023 3:00:00 00 1
null-data 0 00 1
double-long-unsigned 11232174 0600AB63AE 5
structure [3] 7 0203 2
null-data 22/6/2023 3:30:00 00 1
null-data 0 00 1
double-long-unsigned 11232189 0600AB63BD 5
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 structure [3] 8 0203 2
null-data 22/6/2023 4:00:00 00 1
null-data 0 00 1
double-long-unsigned 11232209 0600AB63D1 5
structure [3] 9 0203 2
null-data 22/6/2023 4:30:00 00 1
null-data 0 00 1
double-long-unsigned 11232249 0600AB63F9 5
structure [3] 10 0203 2
null-data 22/6/2023 5:00:00 00 1
null-data 0 00 1
double-long-unsigned 11232329 0600AB6449 5
structure [3] 11 0203 2
null-data 22/6/2023 5:30:00 00 1
null-data 0 00 1
double-long-unsigned 11232409 0600AB6499 5
structure [3] 12 0203 2
null-data 22/6/2023 6:00:00 00 1
null-data 0 00 1
double-long-unsigned 11232489 0600AB64E9 5
structure [3] 13 0203 2
null-data 22/6/2023 6:30:00 00 1
null-data 0 00 1
double-long-unsigned 11232569 0600AB6539 5
structure [3] 14 0203 2
null-data 22/6/2023 7:00:00 00 1
null-data 0 00 1
double-long-unsigned 11232649 0600AB6589 5
structure [3] 15 0203 2
null-data 22/6/2023 7:30:00 00 1
null-data 0 00 1
double-long-unsigned 11232719 0600AB65CF 5
structure [3] 16 0203 2
null-data 22/6/2023 8:00:00 00 1
null-data 0 00 1
double-long-unsigned 11232779 0600AB660B 5
structure [3] 17 0203 2
null-data 22/6/2023 8:30:00 00 1
null-data 0 00 1
double-long-unsigned 11232869 0600AB6665 5
structure [3] 18 0203 2
null-data 22/6/2023 9:00:00 00 1
null-data 0 00 1
double-long-unsigned 11232879 0600AB666F 5

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 structure [3] 19 0203 2
null-data 22/6/2023 9:30:00 00 1
null-data 0 00 1
double-long-unsigned 11232889 0600AB6679 5
structure [3] 20 0203 2
null-data 22/6/2023 10:00:00 00 1
null-data 0 00 1
double-long-unsigned 11232904 0600AB6688 5
structure [3] 21 0203 2
null-data 22/6/2023 10:30:00 00 1
null-data 0 00 1
double-long-unsigned 11232919 0600AB6697 5
structure [3] 22 0203 2
null-data 22/6/2023 11:00:00 00 1
null-data 0 00 1
double-long-unsigned 11232949 0600AB66B5 5
structure [3] 23 0203 2
null-data 22/6/2023 11:30:00 00 1
null-data 0 00 1
double-long-unsigned 11232969 0600AB66C9 5
structure [3] 24 0203 2
null-data 22/6/2023 12:00:00 00 1
null-data 0 00 1
double-long-unsigned 11232979 0600AB66D3 5
structure [3] 25 0203 2
null-data 22/6/2023 12:30:00 00 1
null-data 0 00 1
double-long-unsigned 11233039 0600AB670F 5
structure [3] 26 0203 2
null-data 22/6/2023 13:00:00 00 1
null-data 0 00 1
double-long-unsigned 11233109 0600AB6755 5
structure [3] 27 0203 2
null-data 22/6/2023 13:30:00 00 1
null-data 0 00 1
double-long-unsigned 11233169 0600AB6791 5
structure [3] 28 0203 2
null-data 22/6/2023 14:00:00 00 1
null-data 0 00 1
double-long-unsigned 11233189 0600AB67A5 5
structure [3] 29 0203 2
null-data 22/6/2023 14:30:00 00 1
null-data 0 00 1
double-long-unsigned 11233204 0600AB67B4 5

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 structure [3] 30 0203 2
null-data 22/6/2023 15:00:00 00 1
null-data 0 00 1
double-long-unsigned 11233219 0600AB67C3 5
structure [3] 31 0203 2
null-data 22/6/2023 15:30:00 00 1
null-data 0 00 1
double-long-unsigned 11233239 0600AB67D7 5
structure [3] 32 0203 2
null-data 22/6/2023 16:00:00 00 1
null-data 0 00 1
double-long-unsigned 11233249 0600AB67E1 5
structure [3] 33 0203 2
null-data 22/6/2023 16:30:00 00 1
null-data 0 00 1
double-long-unsigned 11233259 0600AB67EB 5
structure [3] 34 0203 2
null-data 22/6/2023 17:00:00 00 1
null-data 0 00 1
double-long-unsigned 11233279 0600AB67FF 5
structure [3] 35 0203 2
null-data 22/6/2023 17:30:00 00 1
null-data 0 00 1
double-long-unsigned 11233319 0600AB6827 5
structure [3] 36 0203 2
null-data 22/6/2023 18:00:00 00 1
null-data 0 00 1
double-long-unsigned 11233359 0600AB684F 5
structure [3] 37 0203 2
null-data 22/6/2023 18:30:00 00 1
null-data 0 00 1
double-long-unsigned 11233419 0600AB688B 5
structure [3] 38 0203 2
null-data 22/6/2023 19:00:00 00 1
null-data 0 00 1
double-long-unsigned 11233439 0600AB689F 5
structure [3] 39 0203 2
null-data 22/6/2023 19:30:00 00 1
null-data 0 00 1
double-long-unsigned 11233459 0600AB68B3 5
structure [3] 40 0203 2
null-data 22/6/2023 20:00:00 00 1
null-data 0 00 1
double-long-unsigned 11233484 0600AB68CC 5

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 structure [3] 41 0203 2
null-data 22/6/2023 20:30:00 00 1
null-data 0 00 1
double-long-unsigned 11233514 0600AB68EA 5
structure [3] 42 0203 2
null-data 22/6/2023 21:00:00 00 1
null-data 0 00 1
double-long-unsigned 11233529 0600AB68F9 5
structure [3] 43 0203 2
null-data 22/6/2023 21:30:00 00 1
null-data 0 00 1
double-long-unsigned 11233544 0600AB6907 5
structure [3] 44 0203 2
null-data 22/6/2023 22:00:00 00 1
null-data 0 00 1
double-long-unsigned 11233554 0600AB6912 5
structure [3] 45 0203 2
null-data 22/6/2023 22:30:00 00 1
null-data 0 00 1
double-long-unsigned 11233564 0600AB691C 5
structure [3] 46 0203 2
null-data 22/6/2023 23:00:00 00 1
null-data 0 00 1
double-long-unsigned 11233574 0600AB6926 5
structure [3] 47 0203 2
null-data 22/6/2023 23:30:00 00 1
null-data 0 00 1
double-long-unsigned 11233584 0600AB6930 5
TOTAL PAYLOAD SIZE 456

COMPRESSED ENCODING WITH PROTECTION

general glo-ciphering DB 5

system-title 084D4D4D0000BC614E 9

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 ciphered-content B10123456760CEE20D69208C0785B9 205
257751B17028D6FD68239804FF24F7F
0DCB8DC28EEFC334D13B6B13E3860
0E9F8FF8A4A26D4E094D5F921A1B79
63059A610A2DAF06E84D17AC66CB12
9168FE91ACF59EB078730E6EC79A8A
679B5DCC9CE246B5F7D2E3C5F3BC5
CE8AE923245B113B601A35967E884E
D5B23950B6016E1797C94297DBAB31
A1BFCFFD06218B98B509607327EB6D
D5FD3F3C9CF2E0D5B0EE706CDB105
251FB2B4D9ED77AAA356FFFEF30CF
470E693EC8E23D47097666A37DA579
99AFFB9B0EE83E2A7DD1B6D
TOTAL PAYLOAD SIZE 215

7.3 Compact Array Encoding

COMPACT ARRAY ENCODING

Message Elements Index Value Contents LEN
(Bytes)
data-notification 0F 1
long-invoke-id-and-priority 00000001 4
date-time 00 1
data-value 0
structure [1] 0201 2
compact-array 13 1
contents-description 0
structure [3] 0203 2
octet-string 09 1
unsigned 11 1
double-long-unsigned 06 1
array-contents 156 819C 2
structure [3] 0 0
octet-string 22/6/2023 0:00:00 0C07E2020C0500000000800000 13
unsigned 0 00 1
double-long-unsigned 11232100 00AB6364 4
structure [3] 1 0
octet-string 22/6/2023 0:30:00 00 1
unsigned 0 00 1
double-long-unsigned 11232110 00AB636E 4
structure [3] 2 0
octet-string 22/6/2023 1:00:00 00 1

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 unsigned 0 00 1
double-long-unsigned 11232120 00AB6378 4
structure [3] 3 0
octet-string 22/6/2023 1:30:00 00 1
unsigned 0 00 1
double-long-unsigned 11232130 00AB6382 4
structure [3] 4 0
octet-string 22/6/2023 2:00:00 00 1
unsigned 0 00 1
double-long-unsigned 11232145 00AB6391 4
structure [3] 5 0
octet-string 22/6/2023 2:30:00 00 1
unsigned 0 00 1
double-long-unsigned 11232160 00AB63A0 4
structure [3] 6 0
octet-string 22/6/2023 3:00:00 00 1
unsigned 0 00 1
double-long-unsigned 11232174 00AB63AE 4
structure [3] 7 0
octet-string 22/6/2023 3:30:00 00 1
unsigned 0 00 1
double-long-unsigned 11232189 00AB63BD 4
structure [3] 8 0
octet-string 22/6/2023 4:00:00 00 1
unsigned 0 00 1
double-long-unsigned 11232209 00AB63D1 4
structure [3] 9 0
octet-string 22/6/2023 4:30:00 00 1
unsigned 0 00 1
double-long-unsigned 11232249 00AB63F9 4
structure [3] 10 0
octet-string 22/6/2023 5:00:00 00 1
unsigned 0 00 1
double-long-unsigned 11232329 00AB6449 4
structure [3] 11 0
octet-string 22/6/2023 5:30:00 00 1
unsigned 0 00 1
double-long-unsigned 11232409 00AB6499 4
structure [3] 12 0
octet-string 22/6/2023 6:00:00 00 1
unsigned 0 00 1
double-long-unsigned 11232489 00AB64E9 4
structure [3] 13 0
octet-string 22/6/2023 6:30:00 00 1

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 unsigned 0 00 1
double-long-unsigned 11232569 00AB6539 4
structure [3] 14 0
octet-string 22/6/2023 7:00:00 00 1
unsigned 0 00 1
double-long-unsigned 11232649 00AB6589 4
structure [3] 15 0
octet-string 22/6/2023 7:30:00 00 1
unsigned 0 00 1
double-long-unsigned 11232719 00AB65CF 4
structure [3] 16 0
octet-string 22/6/2023 8:00:00 00 1
unsigned 0 00 1
double-long-unsigned 11232779 00AB660B 4
structure [3] 17 0
octet-string 22/6/2023 8:30:00 00 1
unsigned 0 00 1
double-long-unsigned 11232869 00AB6665 4
structure [3] 18 0
octet-string 22/6/2023 9:00:00 00 1
unsigned 0 00 1
double-long-unsigned 11232879 00AB666F 4
structure [3] 19 0
octet-string 22/6/2023 9:30:00 00 1
unsigned 0 00 1
double-long-unsigned 11232889 00AB6679 4
structure [3] 20 0
octet-string 22/6/2023 10:00:00 00 1
unsigned 0 00 1
double-long-unsigned 11232904 00AB6688 4
structure [3] 21 0
octet-string 22/6/2023 10:30:00 00 1
unsigned 0 00 1
double-long-unsigned 11232919 00AB6697 4
structure [3] 22 0
octet-string 22/6/2023 11:00:00 00 1
unsigned 0 00 1
double-long-unsigned 11232949 00AB66B5 4
structure [3] 23 0
octet-string 22/6/2023 11:30:00 00 1
unsigned 0 00 1
double-long-unsigned 11232969 00AB66C9 4
structure [3] 24 0
octet-string 22/6/2023 12:00:00 00 1

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 unsigned 0 00 1
double-long-unsigned 11232979 00AB66D3 4
structure [3] 25 0
octet-string 22/6/2023 12:30:00 00 1
unsigned 0 00 1
double-long-unsigned 11233039 00AB670F 4
structure [3] 26 0
octet-string 22/6/2023 13:00:00 00 1
unsigned 0 00 1
double-long-unsigned 11233109 00AB6755 4
structure [3] 27 0
octet-string 22/6/2023 13:30:00 00 1
unsigned 0 00 1
double-long-unsigned 11233169 00AB6791 4
structure [3] 28 0
octet-string 22/6/2023 14:00:00 00 1
unsigned 0 00 1
double-long-unsigned 11233189 00AB67A5 4
structure [3] 29 0
octet-string 22/6/2023 14:30:00 00 1
unsigned 0 00 1
double-long-unsigned 11233204 00AB67B4 4
structure [3] 30 0
octet-string 22/6/2023 15:00:00 00 1
unsigned 0 00 1
double-long-unsigned 11233219 00AB67C3 4
structure [3] 31 0
octet-string 22/6/2023 15:30:00 00 1
unsigned 0 00 1
double-long-unsigned 11233239 00AB67D7 4
structure [3] 32 0
octet-string 22/6/2023 16:00:00 00 1
unsigned 0 00 1
double-long-unsigned 11233249 00AB67E1 4
structure [3] 33 0
octet-string 22/6/2023 16:30:00 00 1
unsigned 0 00 1
double-long-unsigned 11233259 00AB67EB 4
structure [3] 34 0
octet-string 22/6/2023 17:00:00 00 1
unsigned 0 00 1
double-long-unsigned 11233279 00AB67FF 4
structure [3] 35 0
octet-string 22/6/2023 17:30:00 00 1

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 unsigned 0 00 1
double-long-unsigned 11233319 00AB6827 4
structure [3] 36 0
octet-string 22/6/2023 18:00:00 00 1
unsigned 0 00 1
double-long-unsigned 11233359 00AB684F 4
structure [3] 37 0
octet-string 22/6/2023 18:30:00 00 1
unsigned 0 00 1
double-long-unsigned 11233419 00AB688B 4
structure [3] 38 0
octet-string 22/6/2023 19:00:00 00 1
unsigned 0 00 1
double-long-unsigned 11233439 00AB689F 4
structure [3] 39 0
octet-string 22/6/2023 19:30:00 00 1
unsigned 0 00 1
double-long-unsigned 11233459 00AB68B3 4
structure [3] 40 0
octet-string 22/6/2023 20:00:00 00 1
unsigned 0 00 1
double-long-unsigned 11233484 00AB68CC 4
structure [3] 41 0
octet-string 22/6/2023 20:30:00 00 1
unsigned 0 00 1
double-long-unsigned 11233514 00AB68EA 4
structure [3] 42 0
octet-string 22/6/2023 21:00:00 00 1
unsigned 0 00 1
double-long-unsigned 11233529 00AB68F9 4
structure [3] 43 0
octet-string 22/6/2023 21:30:00 00 1
unsigned 0 00 1
double-long-unsigned 11233544 00AB6907 4
structure [3] 44 0
octet-string 22/6/2023 22:00:00 00 1
unsigned 0 00 1
double-long-unsigned 11233554 00AB6912 4
structure [3] 45 0
octet-string 22/6/2023 22:30:00 00 1
unsigned 0 00 1
double-long-unsigned 11233564 00AB691C 4
structure [3] 46 0
octet-string 22/6/2023 23:00:00 00 1

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 unsigned 0 00 1
double-long-unsigned 11233574 00AB6926 4
structure [3] 47 0
octet-string 22/6/2023 23:30:00 00 1
unsigned 0 00 1
double-long-unsigned 11233584 00AB6930 4
TOTAL PAYLOAD SIZE 316

COMPACT ARRAY ENCODING WITH PROTECTION

general-glo-ciphering DB 1
system-title 084D4D4D0000BC614E 9
ciphered-content B10123456760CEE20D69208C23 164
E1BB314745BAF4F2E3F5603580
87BDA4E7F05851663296B548B2
6104C65F41247B4D5F63DB2896
28AC763EAC71B1BC6D1082B90
6D41BD1B49D6190AA50B3BD6E
42D292C6239DB3516134AB9C69
090FDB88CCCE5FF9CC6114A3
B2863A19424C1416C0143CB1E1
8EAB4887B75878E12E25BF838B
216855D2D361F06DF505815CE1
B6D1990947FAEB0B2DCFB69A2
89AFA9834BF17DE3D4231
TOTAL PAYLOAD SIZE 174
7.4 Delta Value Encoding
DELTA VALUE ENCODING
Message Elements Index Value Delta Contents LEN
(Bytes)
data-notification 0F 1
long-invoke-id-and-priority 00000001 4
date-time 00 1
data-value 0
structure [1] 0201 2
array [24] 0118 2
structure [3] 0 0203 2
octet-string 22/6/2023 090C07E2020C050000000080000 14
0:00:00 0
unsigned 0 1100 2
double-long-unsigned 11232100 0 0606B1E1E8 5
structure [3] 1 0203 2
null-data 22/6/2023 00 1
0:30:00
null-data 0 00 1
unsigned-delta 11232110 10 1F0A 2
structure [3] 2 0203 2

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 null-data 22/6/2023 00 1
1:00:00
null-data 0 00 1
unsigned-delta 11232120 10 1F0A 2
structure [3] 3 0203 2
null-data 22/6/2023 00 1
1:30:00
null-data 0 00 1
unsigned-delta 11232130 10 1F0A 2
structure [3] 4 0203 2
null-data 22/6/2023 00 1
2:00:00
null-data 0 00 1
unsigned-delta 11232145 15 1F0F 2
structure [3] 5 0203 2
null-data 22/6/2023 00 1
2:30:00
null-data 0 00 1
unsigned-delta 11232160 15 1F0F 2
structure [3] 6 0203 2
null-data 22/6/2023 00 1
3:00:00
null-data 0 00 1
unsigned-delta 11232174 14 1F0E 2
structure [3] 7 0203 2
null-data 22/6/2023 00 1
3:30:00
null-data 0 00 1
unsigned-delta 11232189 15 1F0F 2
structure [3] 8 0203 2
null-data 22/6/2023 00 1
4:00:00
null-data 0 00 1
unsigned-delta 11232209 20 1F14 2
structure [3] 9 0203 2
null-data 22/6/2023 00 1
4:30:00
null-data 0 00 1
long-unsigned-delta 11232249 40 1F28 2
structure [3] 10 0203 2
null-data 22/6/2023 00 1
5:00:00
null-data 0 00 1
long-unsigned-delta 11232329 80 1F50 2
structure [3] 11 0203 2
null-data 22/6/2023 00 1
5:30:00

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 null-data 0 00 1
long-unsigned-delta 11232409 80 1F50 2
structure [3] 12 0203 2
null-data 22/6/2023 00 1
6:00:00
null-data 0 00 1
long-unsigned-delta 11232489 80 1F50 2
structure [3] 13 0203 2
null-data 22/6/2023 00 1
6:30:00
null-data 0 00 1
long-unsigned-delta 11232569 80 1F50 2
structure [3] 14 0203 2
null-data 22/6/2023 00 1
7:00:00
null-data 0 00 1
long-unsigned-delta 11232649 80 1F50 2
structure [3] 15 0203 2
null-data 22/6/2023 00 1
7:30:00
null-data 0 00 1
long-unsigned-delta 11232719 70 1F46 2
structure [3] 16 0203 2
null-data 22/6/2023 00 1
8:00:00
null-data 0 00 1
long-unsigned-delta 11232779 60 1F3C 2
structure [3] 17 0203 2
null-data 22/6/2023 00 1
8:30:00
null-data 0 00 1
long-unsigned-delta 11232869 90 1F5A 2
structure [3] 18 0203 2
null-data 22/6/2023 00 1
9:00:00
null-data 0 00 1
unsigned-delta 11232879 10 1F0A 2
structure [3] 19 0203 2
null-data 22/6/2023 00 1
9:30:00
null-data 0 00 1
unsigned-delta 11232889 10 1F0A 2
structure [3] 20 0203 2
null-data 22/6/2023 00 1
10:00:00
null-data 0 00 1
unsigned-delta 11232904 15 1F0F 2

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 structure [3] 21 0203 2
null-data 22/6/2023 00 1
10:30:00
null-data 0 00 1
unsigned-delta 11232919 15 1F0F 2
structure [3] 22 0203 2
null-data 22/6/2023 00 1
11:00:00
null-data 0 00 1
long-unsigned-delta 11232949 30 1F1E 2
structure [3] 23 0203 2
null-data 22/6/2023 00 1
11:30:00
null-data 0 00 1
unsigned-delta 11232969 20 1F14 2
structure [3] 24 0203 2
null-data 22/6/2023 00 1
12:00:00
null-data 0 00 1
double-long-unsigned 11232979 10 1F0A 2
structure [3] 25 0203 2
null-data 22/6/2023 00 1
12:30:00
null-data 0 00 1
long-unsigned-delta 11233039 60 1F3C 2
structure [3] 26 0203 2
null-data 22/6/2023 00 1
13:00:00
null-data 0 00 1
long-unsigned-delta 11233109 70 1F46 2
structure [3] 27 0203 2
null-data 22/6/2023 00 1
13:30:00
null-data 0 00 1
long-unsigned-delta 11233169 60 1F3C 2
structure [3] 28 0203 2
null-data 22/6/2023 00 1
14:00:00
null-data 0 00 1
unsigned-delta 11233189 20 1F14 2
structure [3] 29 0203 2
null-data 22/6/2023 00 1
14:30:00
null-data 0 00 1
unsigned-delta 11233204 15 1F0E 2
structure [3] 30 0203 2

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 null-data 22/6/2023 00 1
15:00:00
null-data 0 00 1
unsigned-delta 11233219 15 1F0E 2
structure [3] 31 0203 2
null-data 22/6/2023 00 1
15:30:00
null-data 0 00 1
unsigned-delta 11233239 20 1F14 2
structure [3] 32 0203 2
null-data 22/6/2023 00 1
16:00:00
null-data 0 00 1
unsigned-delta 11233249 10 1F0A 2
structure [3] 33 0203 2
null-data 22/6/2023 00 1
16:30:00
null-data 0 00 1
unsigned-delta 11233259 10 1F0A 2
structure [3] 34 0203 2
null-data 22/6/2023 00 1
17:00:00
null-data 0 00 1
unsigned-delta 11233279 20 1F14 2
structure [3] 35 0203 2
null-data 22/6/2023 00 1
17:30:00
null-data 0 00 1
long-unsigned-delta 11233319 40 1F28 2
structure [3] 36 0203 2
null-data 22/6/2023 00 1
18:00:00
null-data 0 00 1
long-unsigned-delta 11233359 40 1F28 2
structure [3] 37 0203 2
null-data 22/6/2023 00 1
18:30:00
null-data 0 00 1
long-unsigned-delta 11233419 60 1F3C 2
structure [3] 38 0203 2
null-data 22/6/2023 00 1
19:00:00
null-data 0 00 1
unsigned-delta 11233439 20 1F14 2
structure [3] 39 0203 2
null-data 22/6/2023 00 1
19:30:00

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 null-data 0 00 1
unsigned-delta 11233459 20 1FC8 2
structure [3] 40 0203 2
null-data 22/6/2023 00 1
20:00:00
null-data 0 00 1
unsigned-delta 11233484 25 1F19 2
structure [3] 41 0203 2
null-data 22/6/2023 00 1
20:30:00
null-data 0 00 1
long-unsigned-delta 11233514 30 1F1E 2
structure [3] 42 0203 2
null-data 22/6/2023 00 1
21:00:00
null-data 0 00 1
unsigned-delta 11233529 15 1F0F 2
structure [3] 43 0203 2
null-data 22/6/2023 00 1
21:30:00
null-data 0 00 1
unsigned-delta 11233544 15 1F0F 2
structure [3] 44 0203 2
null-data 22/6/2023 00 1
22:00:00
null-data 0 00 1
unsigned-delta 11233554 10 1F0A 2
structure [3] 45 0203 2
null-data 22/6/2023 00 1
22:30:00
null-data 0 00 1
unsigned-delta 11233564 10 1F0A 2
structure [3] 46 0203 2
null-data 22/6/2023 00 1
23:00:00
null-data 0 00 1
unsigned-delta 11233574 10 1F0A 2
structure [3] 47 0203 2
null-data 22/6/2023 00 1
23:30:00
null-data 0 00 1
unsigned-delta 11233584 10 1F0A 2
TOTAL PAYLOAD SIZE 315

DELTA VALUE ENCODING WITH PROTECTION

general-glo-ciphering DB 1

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 system-title 084D4D4D0000BC614E 9
ciphered-content B10123456760CEE20D69208C07 112
D5B9257751B17028D6FD6823980
4FF24F7F0DCB8DC28EEFC331D
27425C65D96121DF2DB15F03A1
4826B67A11F2206B6CDF8177002
45B98094CF458E1CF979B1FD3F
BB57EAD30F9CAF2351B79B96AF
CE4258C082425B5C7DD9F44D50
23FBEB6A298A53E
TOTAL PAYLOAD SIZE 122

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ANNEX 2 – PAYLOAD CALCULATIONS FOR EXAMPLE 2

This example uses a custom compact array in which to record the interval
data, named CF200, and defined below.

Object Logical name IC Attribute i Type Dim

d (byte)
x
CF200 0.0.66.0.200.255 62 Template_ID 4 Unsigned 1
Base index of 7.0.13.2.0.255 4 value 2 Double long 4
converted unsigned
volume
Scaler of base 7.0.13.2.0.255 4 Scaler_unit 3 Scale unit 2
index type
Capture time of 7.0.13.2.0.255 4 Capture time 5 Octet-string 4
base index
Recording 1.b.0.8.e.255 1 Value 2 Unsigned 1
interval
15min interval 7.0.99.1.4.255 7 Buffer 2 Array of 1+47x2 =
daily load structure 95
profile

The resultant payload size using this encoding method is 107 bytes, the full
payload details are provided below:

DLMS Compact Frame

Object Attribute Value Byte Comments
CF200 template_id C8 1 CF #200
Base index extended value 00DDB9B7 4 14530999 x 10-3 m3
register
Base index extended scaler FE 1 scaler=-3 --> 10-3
register
Base index extended unit 1E 1 14 --> m3
register
Base index extended capture_time 65273700 4 2023-10-12T00:00:00
register
Recording interval value 1E 1 30min interval
Load profile 2023-10-12 daily load profile
length value 2F 1 47 entries Hex Idx Dec Idx
delta volume value 0000 2 00:30:00 DDB9B7 14530999
0000 2 01:00:00 DDB9B7 14530999
0000 2 01:30:00 DDB9B7 14530999
0000 2 02:00:00 DDB9B7 14530999

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 0000 2 02:30:00 DDB9B7 14530999
0000 2 03:00:00 DDB9B7 14530999
0000 2 03:30:00 DDB9B7 14530999
0000 2 04:00:00 DDB9B7 14530999
02C0 2 04:30:00 DDBC77 14531703
0370 2 05:00:00 DDBFE7 14532583
0318 2 05:30:00 DDC2FF 14533375
0318 2 06:00:00 DDC617 14534167
0370 2 06:30:00 DDC987 14535048
0318 2 07:00:00 DDCC9F 14535840
0370 2 07:30:00 DDD00F 14536720
02C0 2 08:00:00 DDD2CF 14537424
0370 2 08:30:00 DDD63F 14538304
02C0 2 09:00:00 DDD8FF 14539008
01B8 2 09:30:00 DDDAB7 14539448
0000 2 10:00:00 DDDAB7 14539448
0000 2 10:30:00 DDDAB7 14539448
0000 2 11:00:00 DDDAB7 14539448
0000 2 11:30:00 DDDAB7 14539448
01B8 2 12:00:00 DDDC6F 14539888
0370 2 12:30:00 DDDFE0 14540768
01B8 2 13:00:00 DDE198 14541208
0000 2 13:30:00 DDE198 14541208
0000 2 14:00:00 DDE198 14541208
0000 2 14:30:00 DDE198 14541208
0000 2 15:00:00 DDE198 14541208
0000 2 15:30:00 DDE198 14541208
0000 2 16:00:00 DDE198 14541208
0318 2 16:30:00 DDE4B0 14542000
0370 2 17:00:00 DDE820 14542880
0318 2 17:30:00 DDEB38 14543672
0528 2 18:00:00 DDF060 14544992
0528 2 18:30:00 DDF588 14546312
0370 2 19:00:00 DDF8F8 14547193
0268 2 19:30:00 DDFB60 14547809
01B8 2 20:00:00 DDFD18 14548249
0160 2 20:30:00 DDFE78 14548601
0000 2 21:00:00 DDFE78 14548601
0000 2 21:30:00 DDFE78 14548601
0000 2 22:00:00 DDFE78 14548601
0000 2 22:30:00 DDFE78 14548601
0000 2 23:00:00 DDFE78 14548601
0000 2 23:30:00 DDFE78 14548601

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 Total 107
bytes

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