SEC v53.0 implemented to support the DCC SMETS1 service

9 December 2021

On 9 December 2021, an updated version of the SEC came into effect to re-designate SEC Appendix AK ‘SEC Variation Testing Approach Document for Smart Metering Equipment Technical Specifications (SMETS) 1 Services’ and SEC Appendix AL ‘SMETS1 Transition and Migration Approach Document’. This is in support of the Data Communications Company (DCC) Smart Metering Equipment Technical Specifications (SMETS) 1 service.

Summary of changes

This update amends the process by which categories of SMETS1 Smart Metering Systems (SMS) or Installations are excluded from migration. The DCC modification letter can be found here.

What parts of the SEC were affected?

  • SEC Appendix AK ‘SEC Variation Testing Approach Document for SMETS1 Services’
  • SEC Appendix AL ‘SMETS1 Transition and Migration Approach Document’

Where can I access the legal text?

The redlined changes for Appendix AK and Appendix AL are also available on CodeWorks via the links below:

Our Document Log lists the versions of each SEC document now in effect following this release.

You can download the individual SEC documents from the SEC and Supporting Documents section of our website or via CodeWorks.

Where can I find further information?

If you have any questions, you can call the SECAS Helpdesk at 020 7090 7755 or email sec.change@gemserv.com.