Mains signalling-experience of the London Electricity 2000 unit Pilot Scheme

The author describes the progress in the implementation of a mainsborne telecontrol remote meter reading and load management system to be operated as a 2000 property Pilot Scheme by London Electricity. The position regarding the development and manufacture of the constituent elements is discussed. Operation of the Pilot Scheme will be carried out by a Data Control Centre being developed under a funded contract from the Electricity Association. The facilities to be provided by the Data Control Centre to enable the Pilot Scheme to be representative of a much larger system implementation are described in detail. The timetable for the further installation and commissioning of the system is also discussed