EN IEC 62056-5-3:2023
(Main)Electricity metering data exchange - The DLMS®/COSEM suite - Part 5-3: DLMS®/COSEM application layer
Electricity metering data exchange - The DLMS®/COSEM suite - Part 5-3: DLMS®/COSEM application layer
This part of IEC 62056 specifies the DLMS®/COSEM application layer in terms of structure, services and protocols for DLMS®/COSEM clients and servers, and defines rules to specify the DLMS®/COSEM communication profiles. It defines services for establishing and releasing application associations, and data communication services for accessing the methods and attributes of COSEM interface objects, defined in IEC 62056-6-2:2021 using either logical name (LN) or short name (SN) referencing. Annex A (normative) defines how to use the COSEM application layer in various communication profiles. It specifies how various communication profiles can be constructed for exchanging data with metering equipment using the COSEM interface model, and what are the necessary elements to specify in each communication profile. The actual, media-specific communication profiles are specified in separate parts of the IEC 62056 series. Annex B (normative) specifies the SMS short wrapper. Annex C (normative) specifies the gateway protocol. Annex D, Annex E and Annex F (informative) include encoding examples for APDUs. Annex G (normative) provides NSA Suite B elliptic curves and domain parameters. Annex H (informative) provides an example of an End entity signature certificate using P-256 signed with P-256. Annex I (normative) specifies the use of key agreement schemes in DLMS®/COSEM. Annex J (informative) provides examples of exchanging protected xDLMS APDUs between a third party and a server. Annex K (informative) lists the main technical changes in this edition of the standard.
Datenkommunikation der elektrischen Energiemessung - DLMS®/COSEM - Teil 5-3: DLMS/COSEM-Anwendungsschicht
Échange des données de comptage de l'électricité - La suite DLMS®/COSEM - Partie 5-3: Couche application DLMS®/COSEM
IEC 62056-5-3:2023 spécifie la couche application DLMS®/COSEM concernant la structure, les services et les protocoles pour les clients et serveurs DLMS®/COSEM, et définit les règles de spécification des profils de communication DLMS®/COSEM. Elle définit les services permettant d’établir et de libérer des associations d’applications, ainsi que les services de communication de données permettant d’accéder aux méthodes et aux attributs des objets d’interface COSEM, définis dans l’IEC 62056-6-2:2021, à l’aide du référencement par nom logique (LN, Logical Name) ou par nom abrégé (SN, Short Name). L’Annexe A (normative) définit comment utiliser la couche application COSEM dans différents profils de communication. Elle indique comment différents profils de communication peuvent être construits de sorte à échanger des données avec le matériel de comptage à l’aide du modèle d’interface COSEM, ainsi que les éléments nécessaires à indiquer dans chaque profil de communication. Les profils de communication réels, spécifiques au support, sont spécifiés dans des parties distinctes de la série IEC 62056. L’Annexe B (normative) spécifie la couche d’adaptation réduite pour le système de messages courts (SMS, Short Message Service). L’Annexe C (normative) spécifie le protocole de passerelle. L’Annexe D, l’Annexe E et l’Annexe F (informatives) incluent des exemples de codage d’APDU. L’Annexe G (normative) spécifie des courbes elliptiques et des paramètres de domaine de la Suite B de la NSA. L’Annexe H (informative) donne un exemple de certificat de signature d’entité finale utilisant P-256 signé avec P-256. L’Annexe I (normative) spécifie l’utilisation de mécanismes d’agrément de clé dans DLMS®/COSEM. L’Annexe J (informative) donne des exemples d’échanges d’APDU xDLMS protégés entre une tierce partie et un serveur. L’Annexe K (informative) énumère les modifications techniques majeures contenues dans cette quatrième édition. Cette quatrième édition annule et remplace la troisième édition parue en 2017. Cette édition constitue une révision technique. Les modifications techniques majeures par rapport à l’édition précédente sont énumérées à l’Annexe K (informative)
Izmenjava podatkov pri merjenju električne energije - Niz DLMS/COSEM - 5-3. del: Aplikacijska plast DLMS/COSEM (IEC 62056-5-3:2023)
Ta del standarda IEC 62056 določa aplikacijsko plast DLMS/COSEM v smislu strukture, storitev in protokolov za odjemalce ter strežnike DLMS®/COSEM in opredeljuje pravila za določanje komunikacijskih profilov DLMS®/COSEM.
Določa storitve za vzpostavljanje in izdajanje povezav aplikacij ter podatkovne komunikacijske storitve za dostop do metod in atributov vmesniških objektov COSEM iz standarda IEC 62056-6-2:2021 z uporabo reference logičnega (LN) ali kratkega imena (SN).
Dodatek A (normativni) opredeljuje, kako se pri različnih komunikacijskih profilih uporablja aplikacijska plast COSEM. Določa, kako so lahko različni komunikacijski profili izdelani za izmenjavo podatkov z opremo za merjenje, ki uporablja vmesniški model COSEM, in kateri so potrebni elementi, ki jih je treba določiti v posameznem komunikacijskem profilu. Dejanski komunikacijski profili, ki se uporabljajo za medije, so opredeljeni v ločenih delih skupine standardov IEC 62056.
Dodatek B (normativni) določa kratko ovojnico za SMS.
Dodatek C (normativni) določa usmerjevalni protokol.
Dodatki D, E in F (informativni) vključujejo primere kodiranja za podatkovne enote aplikacijskega protokola (APDU).
Dodatek G (normativni) podaja eliptične krivulje NSA Suite B in domenske parametre.
Dodatek H (informativni) podaja primer certifikata podpisa končne entitete, ki uporablja krivuljo P-256 in je z njo tudi podpisan.
Dodatek I (normativni) določa uporabo shem za določanje ključa v okviru specifikacije DLMS®/COSEM.
Dodatek J (informativni) podaja primere izmenjave zaščitenih podatkovnih enot APDU xDLMS med tretjo osebo in strežnikom.
Dodatek K (informativni) navaja glavne tehnične spremembe v tej izdaji standarda.
General Information
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Overview
EN IEC 62056-5-3:2023 (DLMS®/COSEM application layer) is the European adoption of IEC 62056‑5‑3:2023. It specifies the DLMS/COSEM application layer for electricity metering data exchange, defining the structure, services and protocols that DLMS/COSEM clients and servers must implement. The standard covers establishing and releasing application associations, data communication services for accessing COSEM interface objects (as defined in IEC 62056‑6‑2:2021) using Logical Name (LN) or Short Name (SN) referencing, and rules for specifying DLMS/COSEM communication profiles.
Key Topics
- Application layer structure and services
- Association management (establishing/releasing application associations)
- Data services for accessing COSEM object methods and attributes (LN and SN)
- ACSE (Association Control Service Element) and xDLMS service elements
- Communication profiles and interoperability
- Rules for constructing communication profiles and how profiles are used to exchange meter data
- Media‑specific profiles are defined in other parts of the IEC 62056 series
- Information security and cryptography
- Security concepts: identification, authentication, security contexts and access rights
- Cryptographic algorithm and key management guidance (suites, symmetric & public‑key usage)
- Annexes include Suite B elliptic curves, certificate examples and key agreement schemes
- Message encoding and examples
- APDU encoding examples (informative annexes)
- SMS short wrapper and gateway protocol (normative annexes)
- Normative and informative annexes
- Annex A: applying the COSEM application layer across communication profiles
- Annexes B–K: wrappers, gateway protocol, encoding examples, security parameters, examples and change history
Applications
EN IEC 62056‑5‑3:2023 is essential for:
- Smart meter manufacturers implementing DLMS/COSEM application layer behavior and security
- Utilities and metering system integrators designing interoperable metering networks and communication profiles
- Firmware/software developers building DLMS/COSEM clients/servers, APDU handlers and security modules
- Testing and certification labs verifying compliance, interoperability and secure key/certificate handling
- Regulators and procurement teams specifying compliant devices and secure data exchange for grid operations
Practical benefits include standardized meter‑to‑headend communication, improved interoperability across vendors, and defined mechanisms for secure meter data exchange (authentication, encryption, certificate use).
Related Standards
- IEC 62056‑6‑2:2021 - COSEM interface classes (object model referenced by this part)
- Other DLMS/COSEM profile parts (examples): IEC 62056‑7‑3, 62056‑7‑6, 62056‑8‑3, 62056‑8‑12, 62056‑9‑7
- Relevant cryptography and encoding references listed in the standard (ASN.1, X.509, RFCs)
Keywords: DLMS, COSEM, IEC 62056‑5‑3, electricity metering data exchange, application layer, smart meters, communication profiles, LN, SN, APDU, meter security.
Frequently Asked Questions
EN IEC 62056-5-3:2023 is a standard published by CLC. Its full title is "Electricity metering data exchange - The DLMS®/COSEM suite - Part 5-3: DLMS®/COSEM application layer". This standard covers: This part of IEC 62056 specifies the DLMS®/COSEM application layer in terms of structure, services and protocols for DLMS®/COSEM clients and servers, and defines rules to specify the DLMS®/COSEM communication profiles. It defines services for establishing and releasing application associations, and data communication services for accessing the methods and attributes of COSEM interface objects, defined in IEC 62056-6-2:2021 using either logical name (LN) or short name (SN) referencing. Annex A (normative) defines how to use the COSEM application layer in various communication profiles. It specifies how various communication profiles can be constructed for exchanging data with metering equipment using the COSEM interface model, and what are the necessary elements to specify in each communication profile. The actual, media-specific communication profiles are specified in separate parts of the IEC 62056 series. Annex B (normative) specifies the SMS short wrapper. Annex C (normative) specifies the gateway protocol. Annex D, Annex E and Annex F (informative) include encoding examples for APDUs. Annex G (normative) provides NSA Suite B elliptic curves and domain parameters. Annex H (informative) provides an example of an End entity signature certificate using P-256 signed with P-256. Annex I (normative) specifies the use of key agreement schemes in DLMS®/COSEM. Annex J (informative) provides examples of exchanging protected xDLMS APDUs between a third party and a server. Annex K (informative) lists the main technical changes in this edition of the standard.
This part of IEC 62056 specifies the DLMS®/COSEM application layer in terms of structure, services and protocols for DLMS®/COSEM clients and servers, and defines rules to specify the DLMS®/COSEM communication profiles. It defines services for establishing and releasing application associations, and data communication services for accessing the methods and attributes of COSEM interface objects, defined in IEC 62056-6-2:2021 using either logical name (LN) or short name (SN) referencing. Annex A (normative) defines how to use the COSEM application layer in various communication profiles. It specifies how various communication profiles can be constructed for exchanging data with metering equipment using the COSEM interface model, and what are the necessary elements to specify in each communication profile. The actual, media-specific communication profiles are specified in separate parts of the IEC 62056 series. Annex B (normative) specifies the SMS short wrapper. Annex C (normative) specifies the gateway protocol. Annex D, Annex E and Annex F (informative) include encoding examples for APDUs. Annex G (normative) provides NSA Suite B elliptic curves and domain parameters. Annex H (informative) provides an example of an End entity signature certificate using P-256 signed with P-256. Annex I (normative) specifies the use of key agreement schemes in DLMS®/COSEM. Annex J (informative) provides examples of exchanging protected xDLMS APDUs between a third party and a server. Annex K (informative) lists the main technical changes in this edition of the standard.
EN IEC 62056-5-3:2023 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 17.220 - Electricity. Magnetism. Electrical and magnetic measurements; 35.110 - Networking; 91.140.50 - Electricity supply systems. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-januar-2024
Izmenjava podatkov pri merjenju električne energije - Niz DLMS/COSEM - 5-3. del:
Aplikacijska plast DLMS/COSEM (IEC 62056-5-3:2023)
Electrcity metering data exchange - The DLMS/COSEM suite - Part 5-3: DLMS/COSEM
application layer (IEC 62056-5-3:2023)
Datenkommunikation der elektrischen Energiemessung - DLMS/COSEM - Teil 5-3:
DLMS/COSEM-Anwendungsschicht (IEC 62056-5-3:2023)
Echange des données de comptage de l'électricité - La suite DLMS/COSEM - Partie 5-3:
Couche application DLMS/COSEM (IEC 62056-5-3:2023)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN IEC 62056-5-3:2023
ICS:
17.220.20 Merjenje električnih in Measurement of electrical
magnetnih veličin and magnetic quantities
35.100.70 Uporabniški sloj Application layer
91.140.50 Sistemi za oskrbo z elektriko Electricity supply systems
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EUROPEAN STANDARD EN IEC 62056-5-3
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM November 2023
ICS 17.220; 35.110; 91.140.50 Supersedes EN 62056-5-3:2017
English Version
Electricity metering data exchange - The DLMS®/COSEM suite -
Part 5-3: DLMS®/COSEM application layer
(IEC 62056-5-3:2023)
Échange des données de comptage de l'électricité - La Datenkommunikation der elektrischen Energiemessung -
suite DLMS®/COSEM - Partie 5-3: Couche application DLMS®/COSEM - Teil 5-3: DLMS®/COSEM-
DLMS®/COSEM Anwendungsschicht
(IEC 62056-5-3:2023) (IEC 62056-5-3:2023)
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"Electrical energy measurement and control" was submitted to the IEC-CENELEC parallel vote and
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Annex ZA
(normative)
Normative references to international publications
with their corresponding European publications
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments)
applies.
NOTE 1 Where an International Publication has been modified by common modifications, indicated by (mod), the
relevant EN/HD applies.
NOTE 2 Up-to-date information on the latest versions of the European Standards listed in this annex is available
here: www.cencenelec.eu.
Publication Year Title EN/HD Year
IEC 61334-4-41 1996 Distribution automation using distribution EN 61334-4-41 1996
line carrier systems - Part 4: Data
communication protocols - Section 41:
Application protocol - Distribution line
message specification
IEC 61334-6 2000 Distribution automation using distribution EN 61334-6 2000
line carrier systems - Part 6: A-XDR
encoding rule
IEC/TR 62051 1999 Electricity metering - Glossary of terms - -
IEC/TR 62051-1 2004 Electricity metering - Data exchange for - -
meter reading, tariff and load control -
Glossary of terms - Part 1: Terms related
to data exchange with metering equipment
using DLMS®/COSEM
IEC 62056-6-2 2023 Electricity metering data exchange - The EN IEC 62056-6-2 2023
DLMS®/COSEM suite - Part 6-2: COSEM
interface classes
IEC 62056-7-3 2017 Electricity metering data exchange - The EN 62056-7-3 2017
DLMS®/COSEM suite - Part 7-3: Wired
and wireless M-Bus communication
profiles for local and neighbourhood
networks
IEC 62056-7-6 2013 Electricity metering data exchange - The EN 62056-7-6 2013
DLMS®/COSEM suite - Part 7-6: The 3-
layer, connection-oriented HDLC based
communication profile
IEC 62056-8-3 2013 Electricity metering data exchange - The EN 62056-8-3 2013
DLMS®/COSEM suite - Part 8-3:
Communication profile for PLC S-FSK
neighbourhood networks
1 2
IEC 62056-8-11 — Electricity metering data exchange - The EN IEC 62056-8-11 —
DLMS®/COSEM suite - Part 8-11:
Communication profile for Wi-SUN field
area mesh networks
IEC 62056-8-12 2023 Electricity metering data exchange - The EN IEC 62056-8-12 2023
DLMS®/COSEM suite - Part 8-12:
Communication profile for Low-Power
Wide Area Networks (LPWANs)
IEC 62056-9-7 2013 Electricity metering data exchange - The EN 62056-9-7 2013
DLMS/COSEM suite - Part 9-7:
Communication profile for TCP-UDP/IP
networks
ISO/IEC 8824-1 2008 Information technology - Abstract Syntax - -
Notation One (ASN.1): Specification of
basic notation
ISO/IEC 8825-1 2008 Information technology - ASN.1 encoding - -
rules: Specification of Basic Encoding
Rules (BER), Canonical Encoding Rules
(CER) and Distinguished Encoding Rules
(DER)
ISO/IEC 15953 1999 Information technology - Open systems - -
interconnection - Service definition for the
Application service object association
control service element
ISO/IEC 15954 1999 Information technology - Open systems - -
interconnection - Connection-mode
protocol for the application service object
association control service element
ISO/IEC 7498-1 1994 Information technology - Open Systems - -
Interconnection - Basic reference model:
The basic model
ITU-T X.509 2008 Information technology - Open systems - -
interconnection - The Directory: Public-key
and attribute certificate frameworks
ITU-T X.693 2008 Information technology - ASN.1 encoding - -
rules: XML Encoding rules (XER)
ITU-T X.693 2011 Information technology - ASN.1 encoding - -
Corrigendum 1 rules: XML Encoding Rules (XER)
Technical Corrigendum 1
ITU-T X.694 2008 Information technology - ASN.1 encoding - -
rules: Mapping W3C XML schema
definitions into ASN.1
ITU-T X.694 2011 Information technology - ASN.1 encoding - -
Corrigendum rules: Mapping W3C XML schema
definitions into ASN.1 Technical
corrigendum 1
FIPS PUB 180-4 2012 Secure Hash Standard (SHS) - -
FIPS PUB 186-4 2013 Digital Signature Standard (DSS) - -
Under preparation. Stage at the time of publication: IEC CDV.
Under preparation. Stage at the time of publication: prEN IEC 62056-8-11:2023.
NIST SP 800-21 2005 Guideline for Implementing Cryptography - -
in the Federal Government
NIST SP 800-32 2001 Introduction to Public Key Technology and - -
the Federal PKI Infrastructure
NIST SP 800-56A 2013 Recommendation for Pair-Wise Key - -
rev2 Establishment Schemes Using Discrete
Logarithm Cryptography
NIST SP 800-57 2012 Recommendation for Key Management, - -
Part 1: General (Revision 3)
NSA2 - Suite B Implementer's guide to NIST - -
th
SP800-56A, 28 July 2009
NSA3 - NSA Suite B Base Certificate and CRL - -
th
Profile, 27 May 2008
SEC1 2009 Standards for Efficient Cryptography: - -
Elliptic Curve Cryptography. SECG.
Version 2.0
RFC 3394 2002 Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF). - -
Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) Key
Wrap Algorithm. Edited by J. Schaad
(Soaring Hawk Consulting) and R. Housley
(RSA Laboratories)
RFC 4106 - The Use of Galois/Counter Mode (GCM) in - -
IPsec Encapsulating Security Payload
(ESP)
RFC 4108 2005 Using Cryptographic Message Syntax - -
(CMS) to Protect Firmware Packages
RFC 5280 2008 Internet X.509 Public Key Infrastructure - -
Certificate and Certificate Revocation List
(CRL) Profile
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 12
INTRODUCTION . 14
1 Scope . 15
2 Normative references . 15
3 Terms, definitions, abbreviated terms and symbols . 17
3.1 General DLMS®/COSEM definitions . 17
3.2 Definitions related to cryptographic security . 22
3.3 Definitions and abbreviated terms related to the Galois/Counter Mode . 32
3.4 General abbreviated terms . 34
3.5 Symbols related to the Galois/Counter Mode . 38
3.6 Symbols related the ECDSA algorithm . 38
3.7 Symbols related to the key agreement algorithms . 39
4 Overview of DLMS®/COSEM . 39
4.1 Information exchange in DLMS®/COSEM . 39
4.1.1 General . 39
4.1.2 Communication model . 40
4.1.3 Naming and addressing . 41
4.1.4 Connection oriented operation . 44
4.1.5 Application associations . 45
4.1.6 Messaging patterns . 46
4.1.7 Data exchange between third parties and DLMS®/COSEM servers . 47
4.1.8 Communication profiles . 48
4.1.9 Model of a DLMS®/COSEM metering system . 50
4.1.10 Model of DLMS®/COSEM servers . 50
4.1.11 Model of a DLMS®/COSEM client . 52
4.1.12 Interoperability and interconnectivity in DLMS®/COSEM . 53
4.1.13 Ensuring interconnectivity: the protocol identification service . 53
4.1.14 System integration and meter installation . 53
4.2 DLMS®/COSEM application layer main features . 54
4.2.1 General . 54
4.2.2 DLMS®/COSEM application layer structure . 54
4.2.3 The Association Control Service Element, ACSE . 55
4.2.4 The xDLMS application service element . 56
4.2.5 Layer management services . 64
4.2.6 Summary of DLMS®/COSEM application layer services . 64
4.2.7 DLMS®/COSEM application layer protocols . 65
5 Information security in DLMS®/COSEM . 65
5.1 Overview. 65
5.2 The DLMS®/COSEM security concept . 65
5.2.1 Overview . 65
5.2.2 Identification and authentication . 66
5.2.3 Security context . 69
5.2.4 Access rights . 69
5.2.5 Application layer message security . 69
5.2.6 COSEM data security . 72
5.3 Cryptographic algorithms . 72
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5.3.1 Overview . 72
5.3.2 Hash function . 72
5.3.3 Symmetric key algorithms . 73
5.3.4 Public key algorithms . 80
5.3.5 Random number generation . 90
5.3.6 Compression . 91
5.3.7 Security suite . 91
5.4 Cryptographic keys – overview . 92
5.5 Key used with symmetric key algorithms . 92
5.5.1 Symmetric keys types . 92
5.5.2 Key information with general-ciphering APDU and data protection . 94
5.5.3 Key identification . 94
5.5.4 Key wrapping . 95
5.5.5 Key agreement . 95
5.5.6 Symmetric key cryptoperiods . 96
5.6 Keys used with public key algorithms . 96
5.6.1 Overview . 96
5.6.2 Key pair generation . 96
5.6.3 Public key certificates and infrastructure . 97
5.6.4 Certificate and certificate extension profile . 100
5.6.5 Suite B end entity certificate types to be supported by DLMS®/COSEM
servers . 108
5.6.6 Management of certificates . 108
5.7 Applying cryptographic protection . 113
5.7.1 Overview . 113
5.7.2 Protecting xDLMS APDUs . 113
5.7.3 Multi-layer protection by multiple parties . 126
5.7.4 HLS authentication mechanisms . 127
5.7.5 Protecting COSEM data . 130
6 DLMS®/COSEM application layer service specification . 131
6.1 Service primitives and parameters . 131
6.2 The COSEM-OPEN service . 133
6.3 The COSEM-RELEASE service . 138
6.4 COSEM-ABORT service . 141
6.5 Protection and general block transfer parameters . 141
6.6 The GET service . 146
6.7 The SET service . 149
6.8 The ACTION service . 153
6.9 The ACCESS service . 156
6.9.1 Overview – Main features . 156
6.9.2 Service specification . 158
6.10 The DataNotification service . 162
6.11 The EventNotification service . 164
6.12 The TriggerEventNotificationSending service . 165
6.13 Variable access specification . 166
6.14 The Read service . 166
6.15 The Write service . 170
6.16 The UnconfirmedWrite service . 173
6.17 The InformationReport service . 175
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6.18 Client side layer management services: the SetMapperTable.request . 176
6.19 Summary of services and LN/SN data transfer service mapping . 176
7 DLMS®/COSEM application layer protocol specification . 177
7.1 The control function . 177
7.1.1 State definitions of the client side control function . 177
7.1.2 State definitions of the server side control function . 179
7.2 The ACSE services and APDUs . 181
7.2.1 ACSE functional units, services and service parameters . 181
7.2.2 Registered COSEM names . 184
7.2.3 APDU encoding rules . 187
7.2.4 Protocol for application association establishment . 187
7.2.5 Protocol for application association release . 193
7.3 Protocol for the data transfer services . 196
7.3.1 Negotiation of services and options – the conformance block . 196
7.3.2 Confirmed and unconfirmed service invocations . 197
7.3.3 Protocol for the GET service . 199
7.3.4 Protocol for the SET service . 202
7.3.5 Protocol for the ACTION service . 205
7.3.6 Protocol for the ACCESS service . 207
7.3.7 Protocol of the DataNotification service . 208
7.3.8 Protocol for the EventNotification service . 211
7.3.9 Protocol for the Read service . 212
7.3.10 Protocol for the Write service . 215
7.3.11 Protocol for the UnconfirmedWrite service . 219
7.3.12 Protocol for the InformationReport service . 220
7.3.13 Protocol of general block transfer mechanism . 221
7.3.14 Protocol of exception mechanism . 243
8 Abstract syntax of ACSE and COSEM APDUs . 244
9 COSEM APDU XML schema . 263
9.1 General . 263
9.2 XML Schema . 263
Annex A (normative) Using the DLMS®/COSEM application layer in various
communications profiles . 285
A.1 General . 285
A.2 Targeted communication environments . 285
A.3 The structure of the profile . 285
A.4 Identification and addressing schemes . 285
A.5 Supporting layer services and service mapping . 286
A.6 Communication profile specific parameters of the COSEM AL services . 286
A.7 Specific considerations / constraints using certain services within a given
profile . 286
A.8 The 3-layer, connection-oriented, HDLC based communication profile . 286
A.9 The TCP-UDP/IP based communication profiles (COSEM_on_IP) . 286
A.10 The wired and wireless M-Bus communication profiles . 286
A.11 The S-FSK PLC profile . 286
Annex B (normative) SMS short wrapper. 287
Annex C (normative) Gateway protocol . 288
C.1 General . 288
C.2 The gateway protocol . 289
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C.3 HES in the WAN/NN acting as Initiator (Pull operation) . 290
C.4 End devices in the LAN acting as Initiators (Push operation) . 291
C.4.1 General . 291
C.4.2 End device with WAN/NN knowledge . 291
C.4.3 End devices without WAN/NN knowledge . 291
C.5 Security . 291
Annex D (informative) AARQ and AARE encoding examples . 292
D.1 General . 292
D.2 Encoding of the xDLMS InitiateRequest / InitiateResponse APDU . 292
D.3 Specification of the AARQ and AARE APDUs . 295
D.4 Data for the examples . 296
D.5 Encoding of the AARQ APDU . 297
D.6 Encoding of the AARE APDU . 300
Annex E (informative) Encoding examples: AARQ and AARE APDUs using a ciphered
application context . 306
E.1 A-XDR encoding of the xDLMS InitiateRequest APDU, carrying a dedicated
key. 306
E.2 Authenticated encryption of the xDLMS InitiateRequest APDU . 307
E.3 The AARQ APDU . 308
E.4 A-XDR encoding of the xDLMS InitiateResponse APDU . 310
E.5 Authenticated encryption of the xDLMS InitiateResponse APDU . 311
E.6 The AARE APDU . 312
E.7 The RLRQ APDU (carrying a ciphered xDLMS InitiateRequest APDU) . 314
E.8 The RLRE APDU (carrying a ciphered xDLMS InitiateResponse APDU) . 315
Annex F (informative) Data transfer service examples . 316
F.1 GET / Read, SET / Write examples . 316
F.2 ACCESS service example . 333
F.3 Compact array encoding example . 334
F.3.1 General . 334
F.3.2 The specification of compact-array . 335
F.3.3 Example 1: Compact array encoding an array of five long-unsigned
values . 336
F.3.4 Example 2: Compact-array encoding of five octet-string values . 337
F.3.5 Example 3: Encoding of the buffer of a Profile generic object . 338
F.4 Profile generic IC buffer attribute encoding examples . 339
F.4.1 General . 339
F.4.2 Get-response with Profile generic normal encoding example . 340
F.4.3 Get-response with Profile generic null-data compressed encoding
example . 342
F.4.4 Get-response with Profile generic compact-array encoding example . 345
F.4.5 Get-response with Profile generic null-data and delta-value encoding
example . 347
F.4.6 Comparison of various encoding methods for Get-response APDU . 350
F.4.7 Combination of the various encoding methods and V.44 compression . 350
Annex G (normative) NSA Suite B elliptic curves and domain parameters . 352
Annex H (informative) Example of an End entity signature certificate using P-256
signed with P-256 . 354
H.1 Fields of public key certificates . 354
H.2 Example of a Root-CA Certificate using P-256 signed with P-256 . 355
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H.3 Example of an end entity digital signature Certificate using P-256 signed
with P-256 . 356
Annex I (normative) Use of key agreement schemes in DLMS®/COSEM . 357
I.1 Ephemeral Unified Model C(2e, 0s, ECC CDH) scheme . 357
I.2 One-Pass Diffie-Hellman C(1e, 1s, ECC CDH) scheme . 360
I.3 Static Unified Model C(0e, 2s, ECC CDH) scheme . 363
Annex J (informative) Exchanging protected xDLMS APDUs between TP and server . 367
J.1 General . 367
J.2 Example 1: Protection is the same in the two directions . 367
J.3 Example 2: Protection is different in the two directions . 368
Annex K (informative) Significant technical changes with respect to
IEC 62056‑5‑3:2017 . 370
Bibliography . 373
Figure 1 – Client–server model and communication protocols . 41
Figure 2 – Naming and addressing in DLMS®/COSEM . 42
Figure 3 – A complete communication session in the CO environment . 44
Figure 4 – DLMS®/COSEM messaging patterns . 47
Figure 5 – DLMS®/COSEM generic communication profile . 49
Figure 6 – Model of a DLMS®/COSEM metering system . 50
Figure 7 – DLMS®/COSEM server model . 51
Figure 8 – Model of a DLMS®/COSEM client using multiple protocol stacks. 52
Figure 9 – The structure of the DLMS®/COSEM application layers . 54
Figure 10 – The concept of composable xDLMS messages . 61
Figure 11 – Summary of DLMS®/COSEM AL services . 64
Figure 12 – Authentication mechanisms . 67
Figure 13 – Client – server message security concept . 70
Figure 14 – End-to-end message security concept . 71
Figure 15 – Hash function . 73
Figure 16 – Encryption and decryption . 74
Figure 17 – Message Authentication Codes (MACs) . 75
Figure 18 – GCM functions . 77
Figure 19 – Digital signatures . 83
Figure 20 – C(2e, 0s) scheme: each party contributes only an ephemeral key pair . 85
Figure 21 – C(1e, 1s) schemes: party U contributes an ephemeral key pair, and party V
contributes a static key pair . 86
Figure 22 – C(0e, 2s) scheme: each party contributes only a static key pair . 88
Figure 23 – Architecture of a Public Key Infrastructure (example) . 99
Figure 24 – MSC for provisioning the server with CA certificates . 109
Figure 25 – MSC for security personalisation of the server . 110
Figure 26 – Provisioning the server with the certificate of the client . 111
Figure 27 – Provisioning the client / third party with a certificate of the server. 112
Figure 28 – Remove certificate from the server . 112
Figure 29 – Cryptographic protection of information using AES-GCM . 116
Figure 30 – Structure of service-specific global / dedicated ciphering xDLMS APDUs . 118
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Figure 31 – Structure of general-glo-ciphering and general-ded-ciphering xDLMS
APDUs . 119
Figure 32 – Structure of general-ciphering xDLMS APDUs . 120
Figure 33 – Structure of general-signing APDUs . 126
Figure 34 – Service primitives . 131
Figure 35 – Time sequence diagrams . 132
Figure 36 – Additional service parameters to control cryptographic protection and GBT . 142
Figure 37 – Partial state machine for the client side control function . 178
Figure 38 – Partial state machine for the server side control function . 180
Figure 39 – MSC for successful AA establishment preceded by a successful lower
layer connection establishment . 189
Figure 40 – Graceful AA release using the A-RELEASE service . 194
Figure 41 – Graceful AA release by disconnecting the supporting layer . 195
Figure 42 – Aborting an AA following a PH-ABORT.indication . 196
Figure 43 – MSC of the GET service . 199
Figure 44 – MSC of the GET service with block transfer. 200
Figure 45 – MSC of the GET service with block transfer, long GET aborted . 202
Figure 46 – MSC of the SET service . 203
Figure 47 – MSC of the SET service with block transfer . 203
Figure 48 – MSC of the ACTION service . 205
Figure 49 – MSC of the ACTION service with block transfer . 207
Figure 50 – Access Service with long response . 208
Figure 51 – Access Service with long request and response . 208
Figure 52 – MSC for the DataNotification service, case 1) . 209
Figure 53 – MSC for the DataNotification service, case 2) . 210
Figure 54 – MSC for the DataNotification service, case 3) . 211
Figure 55 – MSC of the Read service used for reading an attribute . 214
Figure 56 – MSC of the Read service used for invoking a method . 214
Figure 57 – MSC of the Read Service used for reading an attribute, with block transfer . 215
Figure 58 – MSC of the Write service used for writing an attribute . 218
Figure 59 – MSC of the Write service used for invoking a method . 218
Figure 60 – MSC of the Write Service used for writing an attribute, with block transfer . 219
Figure 61 – MSC of the Unconfirmed Write service used for writing an attribute . 220
Figure 62 – Partial service invocations and GBT APDUs . 223
Figure 63 – The GBT procedure . 226
Figure 64 – Send GBT APDU stream sub-procedure . 230
Figure 65 – Process GBT APDU sub-procedure . 232
Figure 66 – Check RQ and fill gaps sub-procedure . 234
Figure 67 – GET service with GBT, switching to streaming . 235
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Figure 68 – GET service with partial invocations, GBT and streaming, recovery of 4
nd
block sent in the 2 stream . 236
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Figure 69 – GET service with partial invocations, GBT and streaming, recovery of 4
th
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Figure 70 – GET service with partial invocations, GBT and streaming, recovery of last
block . 239
Figure 71 – SET service with GBT, with server not supporting streaming, recovery of
rd
3 block . 240
Figure 72 – ACTION-WITH-LIST service with bi-directional GBT and block recovery . 241
Figure 73 – DataNotification service with GBT with partial invocation . 243
Figure B.1 – Short wrapper . 287
Figure C.1 – General architecture with gateway . 288
Figure C.2 – The fields used for pre-fixing the COSEM APDUs . 289
Figure C.3 – Pull message sequence chart . 290
Figure C.4 – Push message sequence chart . 291
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La norme EN IEC 62056-5-3:2023 offre une approche structurée et détaillée de la couche d'application DLMS®/COSEM, répondant aux besoins croissants en matière d'échange de données de comptage d'électricité. Ce document définit clairement les services et protocoles essentiels pour les clients et serveurs DLMS®/COSEM, ce qui en fait une référence incontournable pour les professionnels du secteur. Un des principaux atouts de cette norme réside dans sa capacité à expliciter les règles de spécification des profils de communication DLMS®/COSEM. Cela permet aux utilisateurs d'établir et de libérer des associations d'application, ainsi que d'accéder de manière efficace aux méthodes et attributs des objets d'interface COSEM, tels que définis dans la norme IEC 62056-6-2:2021. L'utilisation de noms logiques (LN) et de noms courts (SN) pour le référencement rend la norme encore plus accessible et adaptable. L'annexe A, qui est normative, élabore des instructions sur l'utilisation de la couche d'application COSEM dans divers profils de communication, fournissant ainsi une flexibilité appréciable pour l'échange de données avec l'équipement de comptage. Les éléments nécessaires pour chaque profil de communication sont clairement définis, facilitant ainsi la mise en œuvre pour les développeurs et ingénieurs. Les annexes B à K, qui complètent la norme, offrent des apports précieux. Par exemple, l'annexe B précise le court en-tête SMS, tandis que l'annexe C spécifie le protocole de passerelle, renforçant ainsi la pertinence de cette norme dans des applications variées. De plus, les exemples d'encodage pour les APDUs dans les annexes D, E et F servent de guide pratique, tout comme les informations sur les courbes elliptiques de la suite NSA dans l'annexe G. En tant qu'élément central de la norme, le traitement des schémas d'accord de clés dans l'annexe I, et les exemples d'échange de messages protégés dans l'annexe J, soulignent son engagement envers la sécurité des communications, un aspect critique dans le contexte actuel où les cybermenaces sont omniprésentes. Enfin, la liste des principaux changements techniques dans cette édition, mentionnée dans l'annexe K, permet aux utilisateurs de rester à jour avec les évolutions du standard, garantissant ainsi que cette norme demeure pertinente et actuelle. Dans l'ensemble, la norme EN IEC 62056-5-3:2023 représente un document incontournable pour le secteur du mesurage électrique, renforçant les standards d'échange de données grâce à sa clarté, sa structure rigoureuse et sa pertinence dans un paysage technologique en constante évolution.
The standard EN IEC 62056-5-3:2023 offers a comprehensive framework for the DLMS®/COSEM application layer, fundamentally focusing on the structure, services, and protocols that facilitate effective communication between DLMS®/COSEM clients and servers. Its primary scope defines how to establish and release application associations, alongside the data communication services necessary for accessing methods and attributes of COSEM interface objects as delineated in IEC 62056-6-2:2021. One of the strengths of this standard lies in its detailed specification of communication profiles, which are crucial for data exchange with metering equipment. By laying out the requirements for constructing these profiles, EN IEC 62056-5-3:2023 enhances interoperability among different devices and facilitates seamless integration in various applications. This fosters a robust environment for efficient metering data exchange, aligning well with modern smart metering technologies. Additionally, the normative annexes enhance the practicality of this standard. For instance, Annex A meticulously describes the application of the COSEM application layer across communication profiles, ensuring that users can effectively implement the guidance in real-world scenarios. The inclusion of details regarding the SMS short wrapper in Annex B, gateway protocol in Annex C, and various other informative examples throughout the document provides a rich resource for professionals navigating the complexities of metering data exchange. The provision of NSA Suite B elliptic curves and domain parameters in Annex G underscores the standard's commitment to security in data exchange protocols, an essential factor in today's data-sensitive environment. With informative examples and specifications for secure exchanges through ApDUs, this standard is salient in promoting secure, reliable communication channels. The clarity and thoroughness of the guidelines not only elevate the standard's relevance but also ensure that stakeholders in the electricity metering sector can align with evolving technology and regulatory landscapes. Overall, EN IEC 62056-5-3:2023 serves as an indispensable reference for enhancing the efficiency and security of electricity metering data exchange through the DLMS®/COSEM framework.
SIST EN IEC 62056-5-3:2024 표준은 전력 미터링 데이터 교환을 위한 DLMS®/COSEM 애플리케이션 층의 주요 구조와 서비스 및 프로토콜을 정의합니다. 이 표준의 범위는 DLMS®/COSEM 클라이언트와 서버 간의 통신 프로파일을 규명하고, 애플리케이션 협회를 설정하고 해제하는 서비스는 물론, COSEM 인터페이스 객체의 메서드 및 속성을 접근하기 위한 데이터 통신 서비스를 포함합니다. 이 표준의 강점은 COSEM 애플리케이션 레이어가 다양한 통신 프로파일에서 어떻게 사용될 수 있는지를 명확히 규정하고 있다는 점입니다. 이를 통해 사용자와 개발자는 메터링 장비와의 데이터 교환을 위한 효율적인 통신 프로파일을 설계할 수 있습니다. 특히, 논리적 이름(LN) 또는 짧은 이름(SN) 참조 방식으로 COSEM 객체에 접근할 수 있도록 설정된 서비스는 사용자에게 유연성과 편리함을 제공합니다. 또한, 부록 A와 B, C 등에서 제공되는 추가적인 정보는 이 표준을 사용하는 데 있어 필수적인 요소들을 자세히 설명하고 있습니다. 예를 들어, SMS 짧은 래퍼 및 게이트웨이 프로토콜에 대한 규정은 실제 적용 시에 중요한 역할을 합니다. 부록 G에서 제시된 NSA Suite B 타원 곡선 및 도메인 매개변수는 보안성을 높이는 데 기여하며, 이는 현대 전력 계량 시스템에서 데이터 보호가 얼마나 중요한지를 잘 보여줍니다. 이 표준은 현대 전력 계량 기술과 플랫폼에 적합하게 개발되어 있으며, 메터링 기기와의 원활한 통신을 위한 강력한 근거를 제공함으로써 관련 산업 내에서 그 중요성이 더욱 부각되고 있습니다. DLMS®/COSEM 애플리케이션 레이어를 단순히 정의하는 것이 아니라 다양한 활용 방안과 실제 적용 예시를 통해 사용자와 개발자 모두에게 유용한 자료를 제공하며, 이는 전세계적으로 일관된 데이터 교환을 가능하게 합니다.
Die Norm EN IEC 62056-5-3:2023 beschreibt die DLMS®/COSEM-Anwendungsschicht und ist ein bedeutendes Dokument im Bereich der Elektrizitätsmessdatenaustauschstandards. Der Umfang dieser Norm erstreckt sich über die Struktur, Dienste und Protokolle sowohl für DLMS®/COSEM-Clients als auch -Server. Sie definiert die Regeln zur Spezifizierung der DLMS®/COSEM-Kommunikationsprofile und bietet eine umfassende Grundlage für den Datenaustausch zwischen verschiedenen Messgeräten. Ein hervorzuhebender Stärke der Norm ist die detaillierte Beschreibung der Dienste zur Herstellung und Freigabe von Anwendungsgesellschaften, die eine klare Richtlinie für die Implementierung bietet. Dies erleichtert die Interoperabilität zwischen verschiedenen Systemen und fördert den reibungslosen Austausch von Messdaten. Darüber hinaus definiert die Norm die Datenkommunikationsdienste für den Zugriff auf die Methoden und Attribute der COSEM-Schnittstellenobjekte, was eine präzise und transparente Handhabung gewährleistet. Ein weiterer Aspekt der Norm ist die detaillierte Behandlung der verschiedenen Kommunikationsprofile, die für den Datenaustausch mit Messgeräten unter Verwendung des COSEM-Schnittstellenmodells erforderlich sind. Durch die Definition der notwendigen Elemente, die in jedem Kommunikationsprofil spezifiziert werden müssen, wird eine klare Vorlage bereitgestellt, die die Implementierung für Entwickler und Anwender vereinfacht. Die Norm enthält auch zahlreiche normative und informative Anhänge, die wertvolle Informationen und Beispiele zur praktischen Anwendung der DLMS®/COSEM-Anwendungsschicht bieten. Diese Anhänge beinhalten spezifische Protokolle für SMS-Kurzwraps, Gateway-Protokolle sowie Beispiele für die Kodierung von APDUs. Dies erhöht nicht nur die Benutzerfreundlichkeit, sondern fördert auch ein vertieftes Verständnis für die Implementierung in unterschiedlichen Anwendungen. Insgesamt zeigt die EN IEC 62056-5-3:2023 die Relevanz und Notwendigkeit eines standardisierten Ansatzes im Bereich des Elektrizitätsmessdatenaustausches auf. Durch ihre umfassende Struktur und die detaillierte Regelung der Kommunikationsprofile trägt die Norm wesentlich zur Verbesserung der Effizienz und Zuverlässigkeit im Messdatenmanagement bei und ist daher von großem Wert für die Branche.
EN IEC 62056-5-3:2023の標準は、DLMS®/COSEMアプリケーションレイヤーに関する詳細な規定を提供しており、特に電力メーターデータ交換の文脈で重要な役割を果たしています。この標準は、DLMS®/COSEMクライアントおよびサーバー間の構造、サービス、プロトコルに関連する規則を明確に定義しており、特にアプリケーションアソシエーションの確立や解放、COSEMインターフェースオブジェクトのメソッドや属性にアクセスするためのデータ通信サービスについて詳述されています。 この標準の強みは、DLMS®/COSEM通信プロファイルを指定するルールを示している点にあります。これにより、異なる通信プロファイルに基づいてメーター機器とデータを交換するための一貫したフレームワークが確立されます。特に、Annex Aにおける通信プロファイルの構築方法の具体的なガイドラインは、実際の応用において非常に有益です。 さらに、Annex BやAnnex CではSMSショートラッパーやゲートウェイプロトコルについても取り上げられており、これにより通信の多様性と柔軟性が向上しています。また、Annex IではDLMS®/COSEMにおける鍵合意スキームの使用が規定されており、セキュリティ面での強化も図られています。 この標準は、電力メーターのデータ交換に不可欠な要素を体系的に整理しており、関連する技術的変更をAnnex Kで明示することで最新の技術動向に寄与しています。EN IEC 62056-5-3:2023は、電力メーターのデータ通信を標準化し、さまざまな機器やシステム間での互換性を高めるために重要な資源となるでしょう。
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