M
M2C
See meter to cash (M2C).
M2M
MAC
MAC address
See Media Access Control (MAC) address.
machine to machine (M2M)
Direct communication between devices using wired and/or wireless communications channels. Can include devices which enable a sensor or meter to communicate the information it records to application software that can use it. Applies to typical communication paths for Internet of Things (IoT) sensors and devices.
magnet swipe
Use of a magnet to activate the programming mode of Itron endpoints, such as the 500G ERT Module or 500W ERT Module.
MAIFI
See Momentary Average Interruption Frequency Index (MAIFI).
maintenance factor
In streetlight Central Management Software (CMS) applications, the factor used to take into account how long it has been since the fixture has been cleaned. When the light has just been cleaned, the NIC firmware reduces the value by a maximum amount. The value sent to the control board gradually increases until the maintenance period has passed, at which point there is no reduction by the firmware.
Maintenance of Line (MOL)
The term used for products that are released and no longer in new product introduction (NPI).
malicious code
Software or firmware that is intended to perform an unauthorized process to create an adverse impact on the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of an information system. Examples include, but are not limited to, viruses, worms, Trojan horses, and other code-based entities that infect a host.
malware
A program that is inserted into a system, usually covertly, with the intent to compromise the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of the victim’s data, applications, or operating system or to otherwise annoy or disrupt the victim.
MAMR
See mobile.
MAN
See metropolitan area network (MAN).
Managed Appliance
See Itron Appliance.
management information base (MIB)
A virtual database used for managing entities in a communications network. Most often associated with the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), the term is also used more generically in contexts such as in the Open Systems Interconnection/International Organization for Standardization (OSI/ISO) network management model.
Manage Meter Keys (MMK)
A decryption and key update server (DKUS) application used to manage individual meter keys.
Manage System Keys (MSK)
A decryption and key update server (DKUS) application used to manage system-wide symmetric and asymmetric keys.
Mandatory Access Control (MAC)
An access control mechanism that defines user access rights.
MANTIS
Internal name no longer associated with Electricity Communications Module Tester (ECMT).
manufacturing station certificate
One of three credentials embedded in NIC firmware at the time of manufacture. This is the certificate in the chain between the birth certificate and SSN Root.
Market Transaction Suite (MTS)
A software system designed for the Australian electricity market. MTS receives and sends market transactions to various market participants, including the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO). MTS interfaces to Itron Enterprise Edition (IEE) Meter Data Management (MDM). MTS is an AEMO-compliant product and supports the Australian rules, validations, files formats, and protocols.
market type
The goods and related services that a utility company might supply to its customers. Market types can include (but are not limited to), water, natural gas, and electricity. Also called commodity type.
married
A term used to describe an Encoder/Receiver/Transmitter (ERT) module that is physically connected to and configured for use with a particular meter.
Master Data Import (MDI)
The MDI configuration file defines the device information. Use the configuration file to perform configuration maintenance tasks such as updating account and meter information. This file contains account-specific information from your CIS system. The Configuration file is required for installation locations where the work order has been completed and an endpoint has been installed. It is one file with different attributes for each system. This file must be maintained and updated when any associated account, meter, endpoint, etc. information changes.
master device
A device that controls a remote device. A master device is typically deployed as a core device and a remote device is typically deployed as an edge network device.
Master Failover Protocol (MFP)
Enables high availability (HA) and load-balancing of connections through multiple Master Bridges.
master production schedule (MPS)
A company’s manufacturing schedule that identifies and quantifies products to be assembled or made, the materials and staffing required to produce them, and the time frame in which they will be produced.
Master Relay (MR)
An OpenWay Collection Engine software service that registers processes within the C12.22 architecture, provides device registration and ApTitles assignments (which function as network addresses similar to Internet addresses), and includes an integral C12.22 authentication host for authorizing participation on the C12.22 network, though it also supports external C12.22 authentication hosts.
material requirements planning (MRP)
A computerized production planning, scheduling, and inventory control system used to forecast and order materials used in a manufacturing process.
material review board (MRB)
A committee in a manufacturing company that determines what to do with unusable or non-conforming materials. This may include reworking it, scrapping it, or returning it to the vendor.
maximum demand (peak demand)
The highest demand measured over a selected period of time (typically within a billing period).
See also cumulative maximum demand.
M-Bus board
A meter interface unit (MIU) that easily plugs inside of a meter. The M-Bus board transmits not only the volume consumption information, but also instantaneous parameters (for example, flow rate, instantaneous power, and temperature difference) directly collected from the meter's micro-processor.
MC
MC3
See Mobile Collections System (MC3).
MC4
See Mobile Collection Systems (MC4).
Mcf
A unit of measure for volume that is equal to 1,000 cubic feet. Mcf is commonly used in the utility industry to measure volumetric quantities of natural gas.
MCH
See meter communication host (MCH).
MD5
See message digest number 5 (MD5).
MDAPI
See multi-device application programming interface (MDAPI).
MDI
MDM
See meter data management (MDM).
MDMA
See meter demand management agent (MDMA).
MDMS
See .meter data management system (MDMS)
mDNS
See multicast DNS (mDNS).
measurable outage or measurable duration
An outage that can be measured, that is, one that has a duration of longer than n, where n is configurable in UtilOS firmware.
Measurement Canada (MC)
An agency of the government of Canada’s Innovation, Science, and Economic Development portfolio in the Small Business, Tourism, and Marketplace Services sector. The agency's mandate is to ensure the integrity and accuracy of trade measurement in Canada through enforcement and administration of federal acts and regulations. After Itron releases a new meter/endpoint or makes any modifications to an existing meter/endpoint hardware or firmware, it must go through MC's process before it can be sold in Canada. Depending on what is to be approved, the process can take several months to complete.
media
Physical devices or writing surfaces including, but not limited to, magnetic tapes, optical disks, magnetic disks, LSI memory chips, printouts (but not including display media) onto which information is recorded, stored, or printed within an information system.
Media Access Control (MAC) address
A unique number assigned to a network device by the manufacturer to identify the device’s Internet Protocol (IP) network adapter. A MAC address is 48 bits long and is usually represented by a 16-digit hexadecimal number. The first few digits of a MAC address typically identify the manufacturer. The remaining digits uniquely identify the device’s specific interface.
The last ten digits are displayed below a barcode on the faceplate of the OpenWay CENTRON Meter.
Megabar+
A pressure reducer dedicated to collective housing and big size networks.
megahertz (MHz)
A measure of frequency equal to one million cycles per second.
megawatt (MW)
A unit of power equal to one million watts.
megawatt-hour (MWh)
One thousand kilowatt-hours (kWh) or one million-watt hours (Wh).
member
A device that is logically bundled as part of a group of related devices. For instance, an endpoint is a member of a group of related endpoints.
mesh device
A device that contains a comm module compatible with the IPv6-based network. Mesh devices include device type ITRD meters (OpenWay CENTRON Singlephase Meter).
mesh network
A local area network (LAN) of continuously connected meter end nodes, Access Point (AP), and Relays that connect to and communicate with adjacent nodes via multiple hops. In a mesh network, devices collaborate to propagate the data in the network.
message authentication code (MAC)
An authentication tag that applies a secret key and an authentication scheme to a message to prove a message's integrity. MACs are both verified and computed using the same secret key. Sometimes called a keyed (cryptographic) hash function.
message digest
A condensed text string distilled from the content of a text message. The message digest value is derived using a one-way hash function. The message digest is used to create a digital signature.
message digest number 5 (MD5)
A cryptographic hash algorithm used to create a 128-bit message digest used in security applications and to check data integrity.
Message Queue Telemetry Transport (MQTT)
An Organization for the Advancement of Structured Information Standards (OASIS) standard messaging protocol for the Internet of Things (IoT). It is designed as an extremely lightweight publish/subscribe messaging transport that is ideal for connecting remote devices with a small code footprint and minimal network bandwidth.
message success rate (MSR)
The percentage of packets that are transmitted (by the AP) and also acknowledged (by the meter).
The MSR is derived from successful packet transmission during scheduled reads, on-demand read (ODR), and segment retries. MSR is a metric for packet transmission and how well the AP communicates with a meter. See also billing success rate (BSR), read (meter read), and one-time schedule.
meter
A device used to measure and record one or more quantities at a meter point. Meters can store the measured and recorded quantities either electromechanically (in the form of physical dials and needles) or in an electronic memory, or both. For meters that store recorded and measured quantities electromechanically, the meter's physical characteristics determine the numbers and types of quantities it can store. For meters that store recorded and measured quantities electronically, the meter's programming determines the numbers and types of quantities it can store.
Meter Access Program (MAP)
A feature of Itron’s Field Deployment Manager (FDM) software that enables a project manager to track the number of attempts made to complete a work order in fulfillment of contractual obligations before returning it to the utility. MAP automatically maintains a running record of all attempts to complete work orders. It can also be configured to automatically export return-to-utility (RTU) work orders for which the contractual requirements have been met.
meter badge
A label on a gas meter that includes the meter ID and meter capacity.
meter base
A receptacle for an electric power meter. It contains a wiring chamber with conduit entrances and exits, matching jaws to accommodate the blades of a detachable watt-hour meter, and a base for proper support and positioning.
Also called a meter socket.
meter capacity
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Electricity meters: The class rating of the meter. A typical residential meter may have a class value of 200, meaning it can pass 200 amps.
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Gas meters: The nominal rating of the meter volume. Meter manufacturers typically size this in terms of cubic feet per hour. For example, a 250 cfh meter has a capacity of 250 cubic ft per hr.
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Water meters: Water meters typically measure and display total usage in cubic feet (ft.3), cubic meters (m3), or US gallons.
meter communication host (MCH)
An OpenWay Collection Engine software service that processes job requests, generates and sends system messages to the meter network, updates job statuses, and publishes read and event information to external consumers.
meter configuration
A set of configuration parameters, such as device class, time zone, security parameters, register operation parameters, communication parameters, load profile parameters, and so on, that are defined in the OpenWay Collection Engine (CE) and assigned to a group of meters.
Also called an endpoint configuration.
meter data collection
The retrieval of meter readings, tamper data, status information, or related information from electric, gas, or water meters.
meter data collection device
A computer used to record meter readings and related data. Data recordings can be done manually by a field worker or through an automated meter reading (AMR) or advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) system.
meter data management (MDM)
The collection, processing, storage, and analysis of utility meter data.
meter data management system (MDMS)
A system that performs long term data storage and management for the large quantity of data delivered by smart metering systems. The MDMS imports the meter data and validates and processes it so it can be used for billing and analysis.
meter demand management agent (MDMA)
In a deregulated energy market, an entity that is certified to collect and distribute metering information on behalf of utilities, energy service providers, or end customers.
meter event
An occurrence, alarm, or exception that is logged in the meter Event/History Log.
meter ID
Unique identifier associated or programmed into an electric, gas, or water meter. See also device ID.
meter index
The dials or LCD on the front of a meter which indicate the volume of gas that has passed through the meter.
meter interface unit (MIU)
A device installed on, or at a separate location from, the meter and used to read and transfer the water consumption data of the meter.
meter key
A meter-specific advanced encryption standard-based (AES) key used for encrypted data submitted by the OpenWay CENTRON Meter to the Collection Engine (CE).
Meter Patch Antenna Coupler (MPAC)
A passive microstrip antenna and coaxial cable for connecting a meter equipped with an Itron NIC to a remotely mounted antenna. This hardware is intended for meters that are located in hard-to-reach locations, such as meter rooms and metal enclosures. The antenna coupler boosts the RF signal, so the signal can get to the hard-to-reach meters.
Meter Plugins
Software that Itron provides for each meter manufacturer and standard. For example, there is one Plugin for Itron C12.19 meters and another for all Itron Device Language Message Specification (DLMS) / Companion Specification for Energy Metering (COSEM) meters. All metering functionality particular to the meter is contained in its Plugin.
meter program
A program that utilities deploy on the meter that specifies how the meter functions.
Meter Program Configurator (MPC)
An Itron application that remotely programs and configures both energy-only and advanced digital electricity meters on a mass scale. This is one of several components which makes up the UtilityIQ software suite.
Meter Reading Acquisition System (MRAS)
Obsolete name for Itron Enterprise Edition (IEE) Meter Data Management (MDM), a data collection system for reading meter consumption data and for billing or energy management purposes.
meter reading export (MRE) file
A file that contains completed meter reading route information that is transmitted from the meter reading host processor back to the utility’s customer information system (CIS).
meter reading import (MRI) file
A file containing meter reading route information that is transmitted from a utility’s customer information system (CIS) to the meter reading host processor. This file contains work order and meter input records for each account to be processed.
meter record
A record that is associated with a customer record and that contains meter reading and billing data, high / low checks, and survey information.
meter service provider (MSP)
In a deregulated energy market, an entity that is certified to purchase, install, and maintain meters.
meter socket
A receptacle for an electric power meter. It contains a wiring chamber with conduit entrances and exits, matching jaws to accommodate the blades of a detachable watt-hour meter, and a base for proper support and positioning.
Also called a meter base.
meter to cash (M2C)
A day-to-day process for energy and utility companies with core emphasis on optimization of utility's business process.
metrics
Tools designed to facilitate decision-making and improve performance and accountability through collection, analysis, and reporting of relevant performance-related data.
MetrixIDR Retail
A flexible system that generates sub-hourly, hourly, and daily forecasts for lists of delivery points or portfolios of electric and gas retail customers, where the portfolio can be changed daily.
MetrixIDR System Operations
A flexible and accurate short-term load forecasting system that is ideal for forecasting total system loads, transmission zone loads, daily gas send-out, and energy prices.
MetrixLT
A specialized tool for developing hourly and sub-hourly load forecasts to support utility generation, transmission, and distribution planning.
MetrixND
A forecasting engine that allows rapid development of accurate forecasts. Its intuitive Windows®-based interface and drag-and-drop architecture streamline the development of forecasting variables and models.
metrology
A general term used to describe the basic measurement functionalities of utility meters.
metrology board
In a solid-state meter, the electronic board that measures energy consumption. A metrology board interfaces with the power system, converts analog voltage and current (v&I) signals to digital data, calculates energy quantities, and communicates this information to the meter’s register/display as pulses or digital data.
metropolitan area network (MAN)
A data communications system that lies within an intermediate-sized geographic area (usually a city or a large campus) and has a specific user group.
MFP
See Master Failover Protocol (MFP).
MHz
See megahertz (MHz).
MIB
See management information base (MIB).
MicroAP (uAP) Module
An Itron NIC that includes a cellular modem that can be configured to act as a self-contained Access Point (AP). This is especially useful to connect isolated or hard-to-hear devices.
Micromesh Technology
The Itron technology used when a WAN-enabled Itron NIC connects to nearby grid devices via an RF mesh and acts as their take-out point for the WAN. This option allows utilities to adapt the number of cellular connections needed based on such factors as topology, coverage, density, bandwidth requirements, and the pace of deployment.
Microsoft Message Queuing (MSMQ)
A Microsoft technology that enables applications running at different times to communicate across heterogeneous networks and systems that may be temporarily offline. Applications send messages to queues and read messages from queues. Message Queuing provides guaranteed message delivery, efficient routing, security, and priority-based messaging.
Middle Tier (MT)
A software component that—along with Global Meter Reader (GMR) and database (DB)—comprises Advanced Metering Manager (AMM) application. MT provides user interface functionality and web services.
Milli
A low-cost, small-form-factor Itron communications module used in battery-powered devices.
Milli Developer Kit
A collection of hardware components designed to provide IoT developers with the tools necessary to develop continuously powered data capture and control devices.
Milli Manufacturing Tool
A software application designed to integrate with Milli modules and enable customer configuration and troubleshooting.
milliwatt (mW)
A unit of power equal to one thousandth of a watt.
MIMO
See move in / move out (MIMO).
miniAP
An alternating current (AC) power connector that provides backhaul for Internet of Things (IoT), smart city, and other devices. The miniAP provides high performance and deployment flexibility, supporting a combination of 2G or 3G technologies, carriers, and radio frequency (RF) mesh communications.
Minibar
A pressure reducer designed for collective housing water and energy savings.
minimum demand
The lowest measured demand over a selected period of time.
mirroring
Mirroring meter data allows the NIC to support battery-backed and Zigbee-enabled gas and water meters that only activate for short periods to conserve energy.
MIU
See meter interface unit (MIU).
MIVS
See momentary interruption / voltage sag.
MLOG
An application which integrates with MLOG sensors and creates a leak index for each one each night.
Mlogonline
A software tool for continuous assessment of pipeline integrity that enables users to:
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Detect emerging and existing leaks
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Track new and historic leaks
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Track noises
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Prioritize and rank potential leaks for field investigation
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Provide a mapping visualization tool of where potential leaks exist within the water system
Using mlogonline and Itron’s leak sensors provides a targeted and systematic approach to optimize a utility's field workforce for maximum return on investment.
MMK
MMR3, MICA
A telematics handheld device or field installation and configuration comprised of MMR3 RF module and MICA PC software.
mobile
Device or technology that goes where the user goes.
mobile automated meter reading (MAMR)
Automated meter reading (AMR) in which radio transceivers that are installed in vehicles read Encoder/Receiver/Transmitter (ERT) module-equipped electricity, gas, or water meters using radio frequency technology.
Mobile Collection Systems (MC4)
A device powered by Itron SRead radio which enables drive-by data collection for Itron’s ChoiceConnect advanced data collection suite. It comes in 3 configurations: MC4Core, MC4Max, and MC4Pro. This product provides better reading sensitivity than MC3 family and addresses obsolescence of the High Power Wake-Up transmitter needed to read 40G ERT. MC4 replaces MC3/MC3 Lite.
Mobile Collections System (MC3)
A device powered by Itron SRead radio which enables drive-by data collection for Itron’s ChoiceConnect advanced data collection suite.
Mobile Collector
One of two data collection devices used in Itron's legacy Mobile Collection systems. The Mobile Collector houses the transmitters, receivers, and other electronics required to communicate with radio-based endpoints. One version is designed for use with the GoBook MAX Mobile Collection laptop, the other is designed for use with the GoBook III Mobile Collection laptop.
Mobile Collector Lite
A portable drive-by & meter data collection solution that uses the Itron FC300 handheld with an external radio to gather consumption and tamper data from electricity, gas and water radio-based endpoints.
mode timeout
The amount of time the meter remains in test mode before automatically returning to normal mode.
modem
The device used to connect data equipment to a communication line. Modems are commonly used to connect computer equipment to telephone lines.
MOL
See Maintenance of Line (MOL).
Momentary Average Interruption Frequency Index (MAIFI)
A reliability indicator used by electric power utilities. MAIFI is the average number of momentary interruptions that a customer would experience during a given period, which is typically a year.
momentary interruption / voltage sag
A meter event that occurs when the voltage drops from normal voltage by a user-defined percentage (10 to 50%) for longer than three cycles. This event is declared when a programmable number of MIVS (1 to 10) occurs within a specified time (within 60 minutes).
momentary outage
An outage that cannot be measured, that is, one that has a duration of less than n, where n is configurable in UtilOS firmware.
monitoring data
Non-revenue register or interval data that is not intended to be stored but rather normalized and sent to a reading XML file for import by an external system.
monitoring data program
A program used to define monitoring data quantities that are not intended to be stored but rather normalized and saved to a reading XML file for import by an external system. Monitoring data programs link temporally to meter instances.
months supply on hand (MSOH)
The amount of a product or commodity available in inventory, expressed as the number of months it can be expected to last based on anticipated usage.
morning of adjustment factor
The ratio of the average load for the first three of four hours before a demand response event to the average load for the same hours from the previous ten similar days.
morphology
The combination of terrain and surface clutter.
Most Significant Bit (MSB)
The bit in a multiple-bit binary number with the largest value. This is usually the bit farthest to the left, or the bit transmitted first in a sequence. The MSB is sometimes referred to as the left-most bit due to the convention in positional notation of writing more significant digits further to the left.
mounting equipment
Hardware equipment for mounting Access Points and Battery Backups to a range of utility assets. Mounting kits are offered in several formats including:
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Utility pole kits(wood/concrete)
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Light-pole/lamp-armkits
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Wallkits
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Pad-mounted enclosurekits
move in / move out (MIMO)
A single consumption (historical) read for a single date and time interval, using local standard time. Called a MIMO because it is often used when a customer is moving in or moving out of a residence.
MPAC
See Meter Patch Antenna Coupler (MPAC).
MP-BGP
See Multi-Protocol Border Gateway Protocol (MP-BGP).
MPC
See Meter Program Configurator (MPC).
MPLS
See multiprotocol label switching (MPLS).
MPS
See master production schedule (MPS).
MQTT
See Message Queue Telemetry Transport (MQTT).
MQTT Broker
In combination with the Gateway, MQTT Broker enables Milli-based devices to asynchronously publish traps to topics and client applications to subscribe to particular topics. Applications can thereby collect readings from meters or sensors without the need for explicit read commands.
MQTT Topic Remapper (MTR)
A service that supports MQTT multi tenancy by subscribing to all messages published on the /ssni/# topic and republishing the messages on the corresponding tenant-specific topic.
MR
See Master Relay (MR).
MRAS
See Meter Reading Acquisition System (MRAS).
MRB
See material review board (MRB).
MRE file
See meter reading export (MRE) file.
MRI file
See meter reading import (MRI) file.
MRP
See material requirements planning (MRP).
MSB
See Most Significant Bit (MSB).
MSIA
See MultiSpeak® Interoperability Adapter (MSIA).
MSK
MSMQ
See Microsoft Message Queuing (MSMQ).
MSOH
See months supply on hand (MSOH).
MSP
See meter service provider (MSP).
MSR
See message success rate (MSR).
MT
See Middle Tier (MT).
MTR
See MQTT Topic Remapper (MTR).
MTS
See Market Transaction Suite (MTS).
multicast
A group communication method where information is addressed to a group of destination computers simultaneously. Multicast supports one-to-many or many-to-many distribution.
multicast address
An address used to target a group of meters. By broadcasting to a multicast address, the Collection Engine can simultaneously send firmware updates, messages, jobs, or configuration data to all meters in the multicast group. The Collection Engine builds multicast addresses dynamically, by appending a group number to a cell relay or Connected Grid Router broadcast port.
multicast DNS (mDNS)
A device that resolves hostnames to IP addresses within small networks that do not include a local name server, a standard method of finding available network services.
multi-device application programming interface (MDAPI)
An application programming interface (API) that enables a software application to communicate with multiple Itron radios and endpoints.
multi-dock
A hardware device that provides storage, communications, and battery charging for up to five (FC300) or six (FC200) handhelds in an office environment.
multi-drop
A meter installation configuration in which more than one meter is connected to a communication device such as a line-sharing device, data switch, or modem splitter in a radial configuration. Communication takes place via RS-232, RS-485, or the optical port connection.
multihomed
For Itron devices, describes IP addresses that are assigned to multiple port interfaces.
Multimag TM II Cyble (C&I)
A multi-jet turbine water meter for commercial & industrial (C&I) applications, ready for automatic meter reading (AMR).
Multimag TMI II Cyble (Residential)
A multi-jet turbine water meter for residential applications with fully automatic meter reading (AMR) capabilities.
Multi-Protocol Border Gateway Protocol (MP-BGP)
An enhanced Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) that carries routing information for multiple network layer protocol address families. All BGP commands and routing policy capabilities can be used with MP-BGP.
multiprotocol label switching (MPLS)
A mechanism in high-performance telecommunications networks that directs data from one network node to the next based on short path labels rather than long network addresses. This saves the time needed for a router to look up the address of the next node to forward the packet to. MPLS is called multiprotocol because it works with the Internet Protocol (IP), Asynchronous Transport Mode (ATM), and frame relay network protocols.
Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions (MIME)
An extension that defines content type, and is typically referred to as MIME type. The extension classifies file types so that internet programs can transfer duplicate file types in the same way.
multi-role certificate
In UtilOS firmware 2.0.2 and later, certificates can have multiple roles encoded in them. Each role is mapped to a set of commands that the authorized certificate holder can perform.
MultiSpeak®
A specification that defines standardized interfaces for software applications that support common electric utility processes, including demand response (DR) and home area networks (HAN). MultiSpeak enables vendors and utilities to develop XML-based interfaces between systems without requiring extensive customization.
MultiSpeak® Interoperability Adapter (MSIA)
A software that supports the MultiSpeak web-services-based integration specification. The specification includes transactions for most applications within a utility systems environment. The Itron implementation supports meter provisioning and reading and meter reading notification, Disconnect/Reconnect, integration with an external system for full synchronization of service locations, and Outage Detection and Notification. The MultiSpeak standard provides the basis of the Itron MultiSpeak Interoperability Adapter implementation.
MSIA is made up of two components:
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AMMMultispeak
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MSIAWSRoute
multi vendor (MV)
Denoting technology products or services from more than one supplier.
multi-vendor laptop (MVLT)
A 16-bit application designed to retrieve data from meters or recorders.
municipal, muni
A utility that is owned and operated by a city or county, often having access to low-cost power from federal hydroelectric projects exempt from income and other taxes at the federal and state levels.
MUTT
Internal name no longer associated with Electricity OEM Configurator.
MV
See multi vendor (MV).
MV-90 xi
A solution for interval data collection, management, and analysis. MV-90 xi can be used as a data collection engine that interfaces to existing data management and analysis tools, or as an end-to-end interval data collection and management solution.
MV-90 xi Billing Determinants Export Package
An optional MV-90 xi module that calculates billing determinant values derived from the interval data. If a time-of-use schedule is specified for a customer, the billing determinants are calculated for on-peak, mid- peak, and off-peak periods.
MV-90 xi DST Package
An optional MV-90 xi module that adjusts the times on interval data from load profile meters that are programmed with the pre-2007 daylight saving time (DST) schedule. The adjustment is performed on interval data entering MV-90 xi through remote interrogation and handheld files imports, including HHF imports from non-Itron systems.
MV-90 xi Event Notification Package
An optional MV-90 xi module that enables near real-time notification of meter events or alarms and system events in the MV-90 xi system. The types of events can include failed tasks and rejected validations.
MV-90 xi Monitor
An MV-90 xi program that manages scheduled tasks to be performed by MV-90 xi. Monitor periodically scans the scheduled task list and initiates tasks using Time Due and Priority indicators.
MV-90 xi OpenWay CENTRON TOU Program
A feature of the MV-90 xi application that allows the MV 90 xi user to create Time-Of-Use (TOU) seasons to be uploaded as the “pending TOU season” to OpenWay CENTRON meters. These TOU seasons define the rates and daily patterns for the OpenWay CENTRON meter’s TOU billing registers and are uploaded to the meter prior to the season’s start date. Once the season’s start date arrives, the device moves the pending TOU season to the current TOU season table and a new pending season can be uploaded.
MV-90 xi TCP/IP Package
An optional MV-90 xi module that can be used for network-based meter communications. The TCP/IP package establishes a host-initiated TCP/IP session with a meter that has a network interface. After the TCP/IP session is established, the TIM module takes over communication with the meter.
MV-COMM
Itron’s multi-port front-end processor for the base MV-90 platform that significantly enhances communications speed and efficiency between end-point metering devices and the MV-90 host processor.
MVLT
See multi-vendor laptop (MVLT).
MVLT xi
A multi-vendor laptop data collection software for use in conjunction with Itron's MV-90 xi or Itron Enterprise Edition (IEE) Meter Data Management (MDM) products. It is used to download load profile data from commercial & industrial (C&I) meters that do not have a remote communication interface or for which the remote interface is not available. MVLT xi can read meters in the field through an optical or serial RS-232 interface or using telephone and IP communications.
MV-Notify
An MV-90 xi program that runs in the system tray for MV-90 xi client machines that are running the Event Notification package. It provides the notifications and file output processing for the system.
MV-PBS
The MV-PBS Complex Billing System offers energy providers a cost-effective solution for billing and financial settlement. MV-PBS integrates the complex billing function with upstream and downstream systems to meet the specific needs of commercial, industrial, and wholesale energy users under a variety of complex rates, supply contracts, and schedules.
MV-RS
A PC-based meter reading software solution for data collection and route management for Itron handheld computers, mobile collection systems, optical probes, and touch probes.
MV-WEB
An online tool that provides commercial and industrial customers secure and reliable access to their load profile data. MV-WEB also provides access to customer load data for account representatives, load research and generation personnel, engineers, management, and other internal staff who don't have direct access to MV-90 xi.
mW
See milliwatt (mW).
MW
See megawatt (MW).
MWh
See megawatt-hour (MWh).