[TCUG] Re: Unmetered supplies
- From: "Probert, Norman" <Norman.Probert@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: "'tcug@xxxxxxxxxxxxx'" <tcug@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 7 Nov 2007 10:51:46 -0000
In Area 9 we have recently had our energy coding accepted by the UMSO with a
few exceptions for new equipment which are now on temporary codes. We have
used codes that have been applied previously, used as blanket codes for
OTU/OMU etc. This has been acceptable until now where the UMSO is becoming
more particular, they have raised a query over variations between two
different pushbuttons by the same supplier. The task to obtain all the
detailed information is already onerous but to have to identify different
models of pushbutton, which on the surface look the same, adds a new level
of complexity. I believe the coding needs to be rationalised to use common
codes for certain types of equipment MVD, OTU, OMU etc.
Our UMSO has advised that any new equipment must have loading details
provided by the manufacturer before being installed, in practice this
normally happens afterwards where the loading details are submitted and
passed to Elexon for agreement before they have an agreed code.
What would be ideal would be if the manufacturers were to agree the code
with Elexon before supplying this to a customer, then when equipment is
supplied they could pass on the agreed code to be used. Wishful thinking
probably...
Norman Probert
Traffic Signals Operations Team Leader
AmeyMouchel - (Area 9)
Direct line 01905 683220
Feature Net 7969 3220
Mobile 0774 871 2946
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Sent: 07 November 2007 10:05 am
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Subject: [TCUG] Re: Unmetered supplies
With regard to unmetered supplies I have been lumbered with the job of
updating our codes. Our signals database should accurately reflect the
equipment on each site but my problem is matching the codes with what's on
site. I asked our maintenance contractor for a list of codes and they sent
me the same list that I already had, which doesn't make much sense to me.
For instance there are 26 different codes for "Traffic Signal Controller"
and 3 for MVDs, 4 for OMUs, 5 for OTUs etc. etc. etc. If these are the
codes we have to use, why can't they say what the code refers to. I'd be
interested to hear about the experiences of others with matching codes to
kit and also the experiences of those who have gone down the metered
supplies road. With a meter you pay for what you use (I assume) and if you
change anything on site you don't have to worry about
adding/subtracting/changing codes. Where are the meters situated and are
there any problems with having them read? Does somebody have to be there
to let the meter reader see the meter? How does the costs compare?
Thanks
Alistair McIntyre
Alistair McIntyre | Senior Engineer, Traffic Signals, West Sussex County
Council | Location: First Floor, Northleigh, County Hall, Chichester, PO19
1QT
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alistair.mcintyre@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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