UTILTS Utilities time series

TBG1 Supply Chain

The Utilities time series message is sent between responsible parties in a utilities infrastructure for the purpose of reporting time series and connected technical and/or administrative information.

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  1. A service segment starting and uniquely identifying a message. The message type code for the Utilities time series message is UTILTS. Note: Utilities time series messages conforming to this document must contain the following data in segment UNH, composite S009: Data element 0065 UTILTS 0052 D 0054 20B 0051 UN

    1. Data element S009/0057 is retained for upward compatibility. The use of
    S016 and/or S017 is encouraged in preference.
    2. The combination of the values carried in data elements 0062 and S009 shall
    be used to identify uniquely the message within its group (if used) or if
    not used, within its interchange, for the purpose of acknowledgement.

  2. A segment by which the sender uniquely identifies the Utilities time series message by means of its name and number and when necessary its function.

  3. A segment specifying general dates and, when relevant, times related to the whole message. The segment must be specified at least once to specify the message date as allocated by the sender.

  4. A segment to specify to which market and/or through which sales distribution channel and/or for which end-use the time series relates.

  5. A segment used to identify the type of process that the message is covering or the process that was used in its creation. For example, day ahead schedule or settlement.

  6. Segment group 1
    Repeat 9

    1. A segment identifying a reference by its type and number.

    2. A segment specifying general dates, and when relevant, time related tot the whole message. The segment must be specified at least once to specify the message date as allocated by the sender.

  7. Segment group 2
    Repeat 99

    1. A segment identifying names and addresses of the parties, in coded or clear form, and their functions relevant to the message. It is recommended that, if possible, only the coded form of the party ID should be specified.

    2. A segment for inclusion of any references related to the current party, e.g. fiscal number, government reference number, etc.

    3. A segment used to identify attributes of the relevant party, such as additional functions of the sender or receiver.

    4. Segment group 3
      Repeat 9

      1. A segment to identify a person and/or department, and their function, to whom communications should be directed.

      2. A segment to identify a communication type and number for the contact specified.

  8. Segment group 4
    Repeat 99

    1. A segment identifying the currencies specified in the message, such as the currency in which the prices are expressed. A rate of exchange may be given to convert a reference currency into a target currency.

    2. A segment specifying the date/time/period related to the rate of exchange.

    3. A segment giving a status for the range of exchange, such as if the exchange rate is preliminary or accurate.

  9. Segment group 5
    Repeat 99999

    1. A segment identifying a time series, the type of object and the product or service being reported in the time series (e.g. electrical energy, electrical power, water, gas).

    2. A segment to identify location(s) related to the time series.

    3. A segment to identify a premise or a party related to the time series.

    4. A segment indicating that special condition due to the origin, customs preference, fiscal or commercial factors are applicable.

    5. A segment used to identify the time series by its product identification.

    6. A segment providing additional identification to the product or service specified.

    7. A segment to describe the product or service being reported. The segment may be used for specification of the use of the product (e.g. if the product is consumed, produced etc.).

    8. A segment to specify dates associated with the time series.

    9. A segment to specify to which business activity phase the time series relates.

    10. A segment giving the status for the time series being reported, such as metered, estimated or corrected.

    11. A segment for specifying agreement details connected to the time series, such as a contract type.

    12. A segment for specifying physical measurements or measurement unit connected to the time series.

    13. A segment with free text information, in coded or clear form, used when additional information is needed but cannot be accommodated within other segments. In computer to computer exchanges such text will normally require the receiver to process this segment manually.

    14. Segment group 6
      Repeat 99999

      1. A segment identifying any references related to the current time series.

      2. A segment to specify any dates associated with the current reference.

    15. Segment group 7
      Repeat 99

      1. A segment to identify characteristic and/or the characteristic name and characteristic relevance for the time series.

      2. A segment to specify the value of the characteristic previously defined in either coded form or in free format.

    16. Segment group 8
      Repeat 99999

      1. A segment to identify the sequence of the observations in a time series.

      2. A segment to specify a date or a period related to observations in a time series.

      3. A segment to specify references connected to the observations.

      4. A segment providing observations of monetary amounts in a time series.

      5. A segment providing observations of percentages in a time series.

      6. A segment used to identify the geographical position of the relevant object.

      7. Segment group 9
        Repeat 99

        1. A segment to identify characteristic and/or the characteristic name and characteristic relevance for the observations.

        2. A segment to specify the value of the characteristic previously defined in either coded form or in free format.

      8. Segment group 10
        Repeat 9

        1. A segment identifying the price details.

        2. A segment identifying the currency applicable for the price. A rate of exchange may be given to convert a reference currency into a target currency.

      9. Segment group 11
        Repeat 99999

        1. A segment identifying the quantity details in a time series.

        2. A segment to specify a date or a period related to the previous quantity.

        3. A segment giving the status for the quantity, e.g. metered, estimated or corrected.

        4. Segment group 12
          Repeat 99

          1. A segment to identify characteristic and/or the characteristic name and characteristic relevance for the quantity.

          2. A segment to specify the value of the characteristic previously defined in either coded form or in free format.

        5. Segment group 13
          Repeat 9

          1. A segment identifying the price details.

          2. A segment identifying the currency applicable for the price. A rate of exchange may be given to convert a reference currency into a target currency.

  10. A segment to provide message control totals.

  11. A service segment ending a message, giving the total number of segments in the message (including the UNH & UNT) and the control reference number of the message.

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