BelVis Energy Data Management (BelVis EDM) for the power sector is the basic system for network operators and for the distribution and trading arms of utility companies. BelVis EDM POWER provides all of the most important basic functions for the entire BelVis software family.
“From extraction to billing” is the standard paradigm for the continuity demanded in EDM. BelVis is already in use as the core of an entire system network, which includes:
connection to remote meter reading systems
integration of all major billing systems, such as SAP, Wilken, SIV, Schleupen, Neutrasoft, etc.
connection to other data suppliers for weather data, prices, utilisation fees and much more
Having developed BelVis, KISTERS is en route to the next generation of EDM in the form of:
data warehouses
bridges between real-time data processing and company-wide information processing
common databases shared by complete business processes
Versatile enough for any application
BelVis is easy to configure, suits any size of company, and offers a full range of operating versions: the in-house solution, shared energy data management under the umbrella of cooperative deals, or Application Service Providing (ASP) at KISTERS itself. BelVis provides solutions for applications of every size and for every requirement.
Calculations
The BelVis calculation server (BelVis CS) calculates all load profile data to be updated and carries out all configured plausibility checks. The update intervals, together with all other system operations, are synchronised in a configuration file. In the default configuration, the calculation server updates the required time series overnight. Computing times in the BelVis Client applications are considerably reduced through the use of a calculation server. The BelVis system features predefined calculation methods (e.g. for accounting in accordance with the standard load profile procedures) and freely definable calculations using formulas. The BelVis formula editor is the ideal tool for this purpose. It has access to an extensive library of functions for time series management. Any selected output time series can be analysed and linked in any standard arithmetic operations. In cases where specific calculation methods have been predefined, the user can still tailor the system to his precise requirements by means of parameter-based calculation.
Aggregation and accounting
For normal tariff customers using analytical and synthetic procedures
Generation of balancing group sums
Total of analytical and metered customers (tolerance range)
Calculation of residual load
Transmission of aggregated data
All standard formats are available for data transmission, including configurable Excel/CSV export formats. These enable the user to transmit all time series to the supplier and balancing groups in formats specified by market partners. Regular tasks, such as data import and data transmission, can be fully automated with the BelVis COM module. As an example, time-controlled data export and dispatch may be sent via FTP or TCP/IP, and the data is then automatically saved to an approved directory on the target system. Alternatively, data can be received and sent by e-mail: all tasks suitable for automated execution with the BelVis Service Controller can be easily customised to specific requirements. BelVis offers predefined standard reports for presentation and evaluation purposes. A number of reports are already supplied with the BelVis system.
New standard reports are constantly being added to keep pace with market developments, considerably simplifying the fulfilment of reporting obligations. Reports are output either as simple tables (Excel or CSV) or through Crystal Reports, which facilitates designed reports in a range of formats (e.g. PDF, Excel, Word). Powerful tools to configure the form and content of reports are also available.
History Management
All data is kept accessible online for ten years. All contractor changes can be traced directly during this period.
EDM View for Distribution or Sales
Depending on the installation and configuration of the system, BelVis EDM offers functions which allow EDM to be tailored to the special requirements of either the system operator or sales. As such, the specific requirements of any given user may be configured in BelVis.
