W
wakeup
An indication for a device to turn itself on.
wake-up mode
One of two transmission modes (the other being bubble-up mode) used by Itron endpoints to transmit meter reading and tamper data to data collection devices. In wake-up mode, an endpoint waits until it receives a wake-up tone from a data collection device before transmitting its meter reading and tamper data in a standard consumption message (SCM).
walk-by
The process of collecting meter data by using a radio-equipped handheld collector. When the meter is equipped with an ERT the utility company representative can walk by to read module-equipped electric, gas, or water meters without the need to access the meter or customer premises. Previously called off-site meter reading (OMR).
wall-mount booster
See AMI Endpoint.
WAN
WAN board
A circuit board in an OpenWay cell relay, connected to the main board, that adapts the cell relay to a particular WAN technology.
Also called a WAN personality module (WPM).
WAN-enabled Itron NIC
See MicroAP (uAP) Module.
WAN personality module (WPM)
A circuit board in an OpenWay cell relay, connected to the main board, that adapts the cell relay to a particular WAN technology.
WAN processor
An OpenWay CENTRON Meter’s processor for managing its interface to the wide area network (WAN).
Warehouse Adapter
A productized component adapter between Itron Enterprise Edition (IEE) Meter Data Management (MDM) and the Itron Analytics (IA) Data Warehouse. The IA Warehouse Adapter employs a change data capture (CDC) mechanism to keep the two systems in sync without the risks associated with developing ad hoc custom data update processes. The Warehouse Adapter can be configured to import other enterprise data, enabling more analytics.
Water ERT module
An obsolete term for the 500W ERT Module.
Water Module
A two-way radio integrated with water meters that provides consumption reads and that can be remotely configured. Zigbee-based water modules are typically installed above ground to enable transmission on the 2.4 GHz frequency.
Water Operations Management (WOM)
Obsolete name for Temetra Analysis, an outcome that improves operational visibility, minimizes leaks, maximizes ROI on meter replacements, streamlines pressure management, reduces labor costs, optimizes network operations, and proactively improves the customer experience.
WaterSmart® Customer Portal
WaterSmart’s customer portal is a cloud-based SaaS offering with the consumer presentment provided through intuitive browser-based interfaces. Through the customer portal, consumers can get context on their water usage, check and resolve leaks, manage billing preferences, and connect with the utility for conservation recommendations.
watt (W)
Standard unit of power equal to one joule per second, and is used to measure the rate of energy conversion.
watt-hour (Wh)
The practical unit of electric energy that is expended in one hour when the average power during the hour is one watt. The watt-hour is not a standard unit in any formal system, however, it is commonly used in electrical applications.
watt-hours delivered
The total of the aggregate watt-hours delivered. It is primary or secondary rated depending on the multiplier chosen.
watt-hours received
The total (integral+fractional) of the aggregate watt-hours received. It is primary or secondary rated depending on the multiplier chosen.
watt-hours uni-directional
The sum of watt-hours delivered and watt-hours received.
WCF
See Windows® Communication Foundation (WCF).
Weather Data API
An Itron-developed API that provides weather data to various Itron applications. Itron applications that use weather data may only utilize some of the data types, such as temperature or humidity. Weather data is provided in CSV (comma-separated values) file format, which is described in this guide. Daily weather files are the preferred frequency of delivery because they provide coverage if there is a problem with the weather feed from Itron's weather provider. Historic hourly weather data is available for North American sites and most international sites. Basic data includes temperature, dew point, and barometric pressure and is generally updated hourly. Optional weather data is available for some locations and includes wind speed and direction, gusts, sky, ceiling, visibility, heat index, wind chill, snow depth, 6-hour and 24-hour maximum and minimum temperatures, and 3-hour, 6-hour, and 24-hour precipitation amounts. For many stations. forecast data is also available, including daily maximum and minimum temperatures for the next two days.
Web services
A set of programming standards used to support communication between different types of software and machines over a network, without the need for human interaction. Web services share three types of computer programming: Extensible Markup Language (XML), Standard Object Access Protocol (SOAP), and Web Services Definition Language (WSDL).
Web Services Description Language (WSDL)
An XML-based language document used to describe a web service, and to specify the service location and operations the service exposes.
A WSDL is used to describe the protocols and formats used by Itron products including OpenWay Collection Engine web services and Itron Enterprise Edition (IEE) Meter Data Management (MDM) web services.
web services security (WSS)
Standards approved by Organization for the Advancement of Structured Information Standards (OASIS) that build upon existing security technologies such as XML digital signature, XML encryption, and X.509 certificates to secure web services message exchanges.
Web UI
A web-based user interface for Itron Enterprise Edition (IEE) Meter Data Management (MDM) version 10 or later. Previously known as Edge Explorer.
WFM
See workforce management system (WFM).
Wh
See watt-hour (Wh).
WhatsUp® Gold
A network management tool marketed by Ipswitch™, Inc. The tool provides visibility into the status and performance of applications, network devices and servers in the cloud or on-premises.
wide area network (WAN)
A geographically dispersed communications network with a specific user group; that is, any network that links across metropolitan, regional, or national boundaries. A WAN may be privately owned or rented, but the term usually implies the inclusion of public (shared user) networks.
wide area synchronous grid
A power grid operating at a synchronized frequency that is made up of electrically connected regional (or greater) power grids. In North America, this is called an interconnection. North American interconnections operate at 60Hz, European wide area synchronous grids operate at 50Hz.
Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI)
A non-proprietary infrastructure for management data and operations on Microsoft® Windows®-based operating systems. WMI defines a set of environment-independent specifications that allow management applications to share management information.
In OpenWay systems, WMI is used to communicate with the OpenWay Operational Reporting System (ORS).
Windows® Communication Foundation (WCF)
A set of Microsoft® Windows .NET® technologies for building and running connected systems. WCF is built around the web services architecture.
wireless
Communications service transmitted via cellular, PCS, satellite, or other means.
Wireless M-Bus
See Wireless Meter Bus (wM-Bus).
Wireless Meter Bus (wM-Bus)
An open standard developed for power-efficient smart metering and Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) applications. This standard is quickly spreading in Europe for electricity, gas, water, and heat metering.
Wi-SUN Alliance
An association of companies working together to enable reliable, cost-effective, low-power, wireless utility products based on the open global standard Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) 802.15.4g. The Wi-SUN Alliance certification regimen helps ensure conformance of and interoperability between IEEE 802.15.4g implementations. Itron has completed certification starting with the Gen4 technology portfolio.
wM-Bus
See Wireless Meter Bus (wM-Bus).
WMI
See Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI).
Woltex
A robust water meter with capabilities to measure high flow rate conditions and frequent peak flows.
WOM
See Water Operations Management (WOM).
WOMS
See work order management system (WOMS).
workbench
A group of related views and functions within an application, accessible by clicking the applicable navigation pane button. Also called a domain or dashboard.
workflow
A sequence of screens that the Itron Field Deployment Manger mobile application displays to guide an FSR through the steps necessary to complete a work order. FDM’s Endpoint Tools are a collection of standard workflows for reading and programming Itron Encoder/Receiver/Transmitter (ERT) modules (endpoints) and for modifying and configuring features that are specific to particular endpoint types. Custom workflows are workflows that Itron designs to meet the specific requirements of a particular utility’s work orders.
workforce management system (WFM)
A sub-category of Itron products. WFMs combine hardware and software with wireless, web-based communications and automated field service dispatching solutions to streamline utility daily field operations.
work order management system (WOMS)
In the utility industry, a software application used to dispatch work crews to perform repairs. Such a system is often integrated with an outage management system (OMS or OM).
work set
The term used internally by the Field Collection System (FCS) for a route.
work type
A code that is assigned to a work order in Itron’s Field Deployment Manager that describes the category of work required to complete the order. A work type is typically associated with specific kinds of work orders and market types.
WPM
See WAN personality module (WPM).
wriggler
A rotating mechanical component of a 4c or 500W ERT Module. As gas passes through the meter, the meter’s drive dog rotates, turning the ERT module wriggler and shaft. The ERT module’s microprocessor (counter) interprets the turning of the shaft as a measure of gas consumption.
WSDL
See Web Services Description Language (WSDL).
WSS
See web services security (WSS).
WUG
See WhatsUp® Gold.