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February 2009 Release
Release Manager
Yvonne Walsh is the Release Manager for the February 2009 Release of BSC Systems
(the ‘February 09 Release’). She can be contacted via
yvonne.walsh@elexon.co.uk.
Scope
The scope of the February 09 Release has now been finalised. The Release includes
1 approved Modification and 12 Change Proposals. The Release impacts the NHHDA system,
NHHDA documentation, SVA applications and documentation and CVA documentation.
Modifications
Modification P222 (part) is currently approved for inclusion in the February 09
Release. P222 was approved with an implementation date of 25 June 2009 but the NHHDA
software and documentation elements will be implemented as part of the February
09 Release to give all NHHDAs sufficient time to test their systems prior to implementation
in June 09. All the remaining elements of P222 will be implemented on 25 June 2009.
|
Modification |
Title |
Impacts |
|
Modification P222 (Part) |
Provision of EAC and AA Data to Distributors |
NHHDA Software, NHHDA System Management Guide, NHHDA Installation Guide, NHHDA Logical
Data Design, NHHDA Physical Design Technical Specification, NHHDA Training Manual,
NHHDA Release Notes and Testing Material. |
Change Proposals
Change Proposals CP1205, CP1206 and CP1207 are currently approved for inclusion
in the February 09 Release. CP1255 will be presented for approval at the next ISG
meeting.
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| CP | Title | Impacts |
 CP1205 (22Kb) | D0095 reporting of immaterial superfluous consumption | NHHDA Software, NHHDA Function Definition User Catalogue, NHHDA Physical Design Technical Specification, D0095 User Guide Volumes 1 and 2 |
| CP1206 (21Kb) | D0095 reporting of immaterial Supplier inconsistencies | NHHDA Software, NHHDA Function Definition User Catalogue, NHHDA Physical Design Technical Specification, D0095 User Guide Volumes 1 and 2 |
| CP1207 (23Kb) | D0095 reporting in respect of past NHHDCs | NHHDA Software, NHHDA Function Definition User Catalogue, NHHDA Physical Design Technical Specification, D0095 User Guide Volumes 1 and 2 |
| CP1250 (30Kb) | Increase opportunity to update the NMTES | BSCP515 |
| CP1251 (29Kb) | Inferior / Inappropriate Peripheral Devices shall not be used to collect Automatic Meter Readings | CoP8, CoP9 |
| CP1252 (37Kb) | Reading Submission Frequency for remote meter readings | BSCP504 |
| CP1253 (41Kb) | Remote Reading Assurance | BSCP504,BSCP537 Appendix 1 |
| CP1254 (28Kb) | Prevention of Unauthorised Access to Smart Meters and Automated Meter Readings (AMR) | CoP8, CoP9, PSL100 |
| CP1255 (29Kb) | Service Descriptions and other CSD inconsistencies | SAA Service Description, CDCA Service Description, SAA URS, CDCA URS, BSCP20 |
| CP1258 (30Kb) | Changes to BSCP520 following Expert Group Walkthrough | BSCP520 |
| CP1261 (63Kb) | Introducing Metering Code of Practice 10 to facilitate Smart Metering in the Half Hourly market | BSCP502, BSCP514, BSCP601, CoP4, new CoP10 |
| CP1262 (122Kb) | Service Improvements – Enhancement to the SVA Application | SVAA (ISRA) Applications and supporting technical documents |
| CP1263 (141Kb) | Changes to Communication Requirement Document arising from Project Isis | Communications Requirements Document, Communication Line Order LWI, Participant Communications Definition Document, Participant Communications Overview Guide |
Implementation Date
All documents, processes and systems amended for the February 09 Release will be
implemented on 26 February 2009.
Business Requirements Solutions
The Business Requirements Solutions (BRS) detail the requirements and solutions
to be implemented for changes within the scope of the February 09 Release. A BRS
document will not be produced for CPs which do not impact software systems and where
redlined changes have been approved in advance.
Key Dates
The following key dates have been identified:
|
Activity |
Date |
|
STAG Review of NHHDA Technical Documentation |
10/10/2008 |
|
Industry Review of Category 2 CSDs and CIs |
24/11/2008 |
|
ISG Approval |
27/01/2009 |
|
Feb 09 Release Implementation Date |
26/02/2009 |
Impact Matrix
The Impact Matrix lists all Code Subsidiary Documents and Configurable Items which
are impacted by the Release and all CPs and Modifications in the Release and shows
which CP(s) and Modifications impact them.
Interface Impact Matrix
The Interface Impact Matrix lists all interfaces with BSC Parties and / or Party
Agents which are amended, removed or introduced for the Release, and describes how
the interfaces are impacted. P222 introduces a new dataflow between the NHHDA and
the LDSO. As this obligation does not become effective until 25 June 2009 the June
09 Release webpage will contain details of the flow.
Test Strategy
The February 09 Release Test Strategy defines the testing to be undertaken for the
changes included in the February 09 Release. The test strategy will be available
to download shortly.