Change Proposal
Reference
DTC CP 3397
Change Proposal Details
Version Number
1.0
Change Type
Normal
Change Title
Additional flow notes for the J0171 Reading Type 'X' value
Change Summary
DTC CP 3389 was accepted at MDB which introduced a new value of ‘X’ to the J0171 ‘Reading Type’ Data Item to allow meter reads to be flagged as being
obtained remotely when passed to the Data Collector for the use in “routine” settlement purposes, or where a CoS read is required to complete this process
via a D0086.
Following MDBs decision, MIF132 was raised by a Meter Operator requesting clarification in the use and population of the new ‘X’ value for MOPs.
At IREG_13_1015 the group discussed the use of the new value and agreed MOPs may use the new ‘X’ value for certain instances of routine reads however
guidance should be provided to aid MOPs in the instances the new value of ‘X’ should be used and how to populate the D0010 where an ‘F’ or ‘I’ read is
obtained remotely or physically.
Date Raised
Related MRA Issues
Number
th
16 October 2013
Originator Reference
Related Preassessment Number
Description Of Change
Flow Notes
Flow notes will be added to the 17 affected flows to ensure that rules for the use of the new read type will be clear for parties:
Meter Operators should use the ‘X’ value where a requested read is obtained remotely, without meter reconfiguration, in place of a Special read.
Where a Meter Operator obtains an ‘I’ or ‘F’ read, the J0012 Additional Information Data item should be populated with ‘Obtained Remotely’ or
‘Obtained Physically’ as appropriate.
The new reading type would be used on the D0010, D0071, D0086, D0300, D0301 and D0311 only; however for consistency the flow notes are to be
included on all 17 data flows (listed in the impact assessment section of the CP).
Change Proposal
Reference
DTC CP 3397
Impact Assessment
The values of reading type are:
A - Actual Change of Supplier Read
C - Customer own read
D - Deemed (Settlement Registers) or Estimated (Non-Settlement Registers)
F - Final
I - Initial
M - MAR
O - Old Supplier's Estimated CoS Reading
P - Electronically collected via PPMIP
Q - Meter Reading modified manually by DC
R - Routine
S - Special
T - Proving Test Reading
W - Withdrawn
X – Remotely Obtained Read
Z - Actual Change of Tenancy Read
There are 17 flows that use J0171 Reading Type as follows:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
D0004 – Notification of Failure to Obtain Reading
D0071 – Customer Own Reading or Supplier Estimated Reading on Change of Supplier
D0010 – Meter Readings
D0086 – Notification of Change of Supplier Readings
D0238 – Request and Information for Revenue Protection Investigation
D0300 – Disputed Readings or Missing Readings on Change of Supplier
Change Proposal
Reference
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DTC CP 3397
D0301 – Erroneous Transfer Communication
D0307 – Debt Information
D0309 – Confirmation of Debt Assigned
D0311 – Notification of Old Supplier Information
D0072 – Instruction to Obtain Change of Supplier Reading
D0003 – Half Hourly Advances
D0008 – Meter Advance Reconciliation Report
D0139 – Confirmation or Rejection of Energisation Status Change
D0192 – Readings and Settings from a Token or Key Meter
D0202 – Readings and Settings from a Removed Smart Card Meter
D0262 – Rejection of Disconnection
Flow Notes
Additional Flow notes will be added to the relevant flows to ensure that rules for the use of the new read type will be clear for parties:
Meter Operators should use the ‘X’ value where a requested read is obtained remotely, without meter reconfiguration, in place of a Special read.
Where a Meter Operator obtains an “F” or “I” read, the Additional Information field should be populated to state whether the read was taken
remotely or physically using either “Obtained Remotely” or “Obtained Physically”.
The new reading type would be used on the D0010, D0071, D0086, D0300, D0301 and D0311 only, however for consistency the flow notes are to be
included on all 17 data flows.
Originator Name
Originator Company
Originator Telephone
Originator Email
Originator’s view of
Impacted Parties
Originator’s view of
Impacted on CAS
Rachael Mottram obo IREG
Gemserv
0207 090 7747
[email protected]
Supplier
Other
Yes
NHHDC / HHDC / MOA
ECOES Impact
No
Green Deal
Impact
No
Sponsor Name
Dan Simons
Sponsor Company
EDF Energy
Sponsor Telephone
07875 113701
Sponsor Email
Distribution
Yes
[email protected]
Settlements
Yes
Change Proposal
Reference
DTC CP 3397
Impact Assessment
Proposed Date of Impact
Assessment Closes
Date Of Issue
Implementation Details
Implementation Date
Implementation Technique
27
th
February 2014
Parallel Test Start Date
Big Bang
Parallel Test End Date
Affected
D0004 /D0071 / D0010 / D0086 / D0238 /
D0300 / D0301 / D0307 / D0309 / D0311 /
D0072 / D0003 / D0008 / D0139 / D0202 /
D0262
Data Flow
Data Item
DTC Version Affected
J0171 Reading Type
Domain Name
Value Of Test Flag
MAP
MAP Version Affected
Working Practice
WPPS Version Affected
E2E Reference Number
E2E Version Affected
MRA Clause
MRA Version Affected
Priority Provisions Affected
Authority Consent
Affected Codes And
Agreements
Code/Agreement version
Affected
Change Associations
10.7
Change Proposal
Reference
Associated Changes
DTC CP 3397
Attachments