Acronyms
Acronym | Full Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
AC | Annual Consumption | The total consumption of a supply point during a 12 month period, sometimes expressed as AQ - Annual Quantity |
ALC | Asynchronous Layered Coding | An internet protocol for content delivery |
AMR | Automatic Meter Readings | A meter capable of offering its register reading to a retrieval mechanism that does not require a human sight of the asset. |
API | Application Programming Interface | A software connection allowing programs to interact automatically to exchange data |
AQ | Annual Quantity | The total consumption of a supply point during a 12 month period, sometimes expressed as AC - Annual Consumption |
BMP | BitMaP | A copyright-free, uncompressed file format that offers high quality images |
CCL | Climate Change Levy | A UK specific tax collection for every non-domestic unit of energy consumed |
CR | Carriage Return | A unicode standard used to define a Newline on a text file |
CRC | Carbon Reduction Commitment | UK legislation for commercial consumers to commit and incentivise the reduction of fossil fuel consumption by environmental impact |
CSV | Comma (Character) Separated Values | A plain text file type where each value in a row is separated from the net by a character, often a comma. |
CuSum | Cumulative Summation | A performance analysis type charting accumulated deviation from a target over time to display the trend |
CV | Calorific Value | A factor (used to calculate energy from volume) indicating the combustibility of gas for a given date within an LDZ |
DA | Data Aggregator | A licensed third party (often paired within the DC) responsible for balancing and settlement |
DC | Data Collector | A licensed third part responsible for collecting and validating reads from the meter |
DCOM | Distributed Component Object Model | A proprietary Microsoft technology for communicating across networked computers |
DD | Degree Day | A measure of outside temperature variation from a base temperature |
DHWS | Domestic Hot Water Services | Acronym used to shorten text and save space on the user interface |
DNO | Distribution Network Operator | A licensed operator of the electricity infrastructure in the UK |
DR | Data Retriever | A third party (for the DC) responsible for retrieving data (often remotely) from the meter. |
DUoS | Distribution Use of System | A UK term that refers to the charges for accessing the distributors section of the electricity supply chain |
EAM CTS | Early Action Metric Carbon Trading Scheme | An incentive for UK consumers to install loggers and AMR within the first phase of the CRC rollout |
ECMA | European Computer Manufacturers Association | A computing organisation that standardises the use of information |
FF | Form Feed | A unicode standard used to define a Newline on a text file |
GHG | Greenhouse Gas | An emissions reporting scheme that classifies environmental impact as direct or indirect by assigning scope categories to fuel types |
GIF | Graphics Interchange Format | A file format that compresses the image to reduce the file size but also reduces the image quality |
GMT | Greenwich Mean Time | Global standard for the measurement of time based on the Greenwich meridian. Can be adjusted (+1) in summer months. |
GSM | Groupe Special Mobile | European telecommunication standard protocols for second generation (2G) cellular (mobile) networks |
HDA | Historic Data Access | An OPC standard to record real time readings collected from an OPC server for use in retrospect |
HSB | Hue-Saturation Brightness | Used to describe a colour with respect to the saturation and brightness of the colour mix |
HSV | Hue-Saturation Values | Used to describe a colour with respect to the saturation and brightness of the colour mix |
HTM | Hyper Text Markup | A file type extension for products of the standard programming language used to create web pages |
HTML | Hyper Text Markup Language | Standard programming language used to create web pages |
HTTP(S) | Hyper Text Transfer Protocol (Secure) | A protocol for data communication for the world wide web |
IDC | Intelligent Data Collector | A Sigma product designed to collect data from a variety of sources from multiple locations |
IIS | Internet Information Services | A web server created by Microsoft that is used to present Sigma through a browser window |
IOT | Internet of Things | The integration of data from devices across the internet through connectivity |
JPEG | Joint Photographic Experts Group | A file format for images resolution commonly used by digital cameras |
JSON | Java Script Object Notation | A file format using a human-readable text to transfer data from source to destination |
KPI | Key Performance Indicator | A metric applied to normalise data to produce a more informative comparison (ie kWh per m2) |
LAN | Local Area Network | A network of computers that connect within a limited area using a network media |
LDAP | Lightweight Directory Access Protocol | A standard for sharing information about users between platforms in a secure manner |
LDZ | Local Distrubution Zone | National territories used in the UK to account for pressure and temperature variations of gas transportation (CV) |
LF | Line Feed | A unicode standard used to define a Newline in a text file |
LLF | Line Loss Factor | A three digit classification used to denote the losses incurred from the grid to the consumer for a UK electricity supply point |
MD | Maximum Demand | The peak load (also referred to as the peak demand) of an electricity supply across a given period |
MOP | Meter Operator | A licensed third party with responsibility for the accuracy and maintenance of the meter |
MPAN | Meter Point Administration Number | A combination of references to classify (top line) and specify (core) a UK electricity supply point |
MPRN | Meter Point Reference Number | A number to specify a UK gas supply point |
MTC | Meter Time Code (Switch) | A three digit classification used to denote the metering tariff when pricing a UK electricity supply point contract |
OBIX | Open Building Information Exchange | A standard for reading and writing data over a network of devices within a framework designed for building automation |
OLE | Object Linking and Embedding | A proprietary Microsoft technology hat allows objects to interface |
OPC | OLE for Process Control | A standard to communicate real time data between control devices from different manufacturers |
OS | Operation System | The software installed on a computer that manages the hardware, resources and services |
PC | Profile Class | A two digit classification used to denote the type and grade of a UK electricity supply point |
PLC | Programmable Logic Controller | A device recording real time data in a manufacturing process |
PNG | Portable Network Graphics | A file format that offers a reasonable quality image resolution |
RGB | Red Green Blue | Used to describe a colour with respect tot the mix if red, green and blue |
SAML | Security Assertion Markup Language | A method of using XML to encrypt user identity to facilitate an SSO user experience |
SCT | Sigma Contract Template | A specific file type which conveys the tariff design of a contract templated from the Sigma application, Contract Designer |
SEC | Specific Energy Consumption | A type of performance analysis to display the variation of one value with respect to another variable |
SIM | Subscriber Identity Mode | An integrated circuit that contains everything required to authenticate a device onto a mobile network |
SMS | Short Messaging Service (text) | A text messaging service (commonly with mobile phones) using standardised protocols to exchange short messages |
SMTP | Simple Main Transfer Protocol | An internet standard for email transmission |
SMTPS | Secure Simple Main Transfer Protocol | A security enhanced version of the internet standard for email transmission |
SQL | Structured Query Language | A special purpose programming language designed for managing data held in a relational database management system |
SSO | Single Sign On | A method of logging into a system with user credentials obtained automatically from the users computer session |
SSRS | SQL Server Reporting Services | SQL Server Reporting Services is a server based report generation software system from Microsoft |
SToD | Seasonal Time Of Day | A date and time boundary that defies the period when a certain unit rate will apply |
TFF | Tagged Image File Format | A type of image file format belonging to Adobe which is widely recognised |
TUoS | Transmission Use of System | A UK term that refers to the charges levied or accessing the transmission section of the electricity supply chain |
URI | Uniform Resource Identifier | A series of characters to identify the name of a resource on a network |
URL | Uniform Resource Locator | A location reference to a website on the internet |
UTC | Coordinated Universal Time | Global standard for the measurement of time. Based upon GMT but not subjected to seasonal correction |
VT | Vertical Tab | A unicode standard used to define a Newline on a text file |
WIA | Windows Integrated Authentication | A method of allowing users to securely open a new session without needing to enter credentials at login |
XML | Extensible Markup Language | A versatile coded document that is both human and machine readable |