Testing process for Smart Metering Infrastructure (SMI)
The complex nature of the E&U infrastructure calls for special attention and testing at each point, and such testing is susceptible to failure. Special attention also must be given to issues regarding security, data integration, technology compatibility, convergence, and performance.
The scope of a smart metering testing program includes integration testing, performance and availability testing, factory and site acceptance testing for the meter and grid data collection, and management systems as well as operational business process testing. Take a look at the following block diagram:
In the overall process of testing, individual application teams perform the complete development / Unit Testing and System Acceptance Testing (SAT) for SMI in-scope systems. System Integration Testing (SIT) scope is conducted by the System Integration test team. The business team of the program contributes in Business Integration Testing (BIT) (also...
