Definition
HES (Head-End System) is the software layer in AMIAdvanced Metering Infrastructure - comprehensive system for two-way communication between smart meters and power suppliers' systems. that collects metering values from AMSAdvanced Metering and Control System - the digital electricity meter Norwegian households received from 2019, reporting consumption hourly to Elhub. meters, manages communication with the meter fleet and forwards validated data to MDMMeter Data Management - system for collection, storage, quality assurance and distribution of metering data from the electricity grid.. HES handles the different communication protocols used by meters (DLMS/COSEM, P1, MBUS), manages communication failures and retries, and provides a meter management interface for the grid companyCompany that owns and operates electricity grids and is responsible for power supply to end users.. HES is the gateway between the physical meter and the digital data chain.