MP138 DCC Service Testing in ETAD

A recent review of interoperability on change commissioned by the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) included a recommendation to update the Smart Energy Code (SEC) testing approach documentation to include Device Manufacturer related Testing Services and to validate with industry to ensure that these services are fit for purpose. The initial SEC Appendix J ‘Enduring Testing Approach Document’ (ETAD) was designed to deliver support to DCC Users to qualify through entry process testing and to operate freely within the User Integration Testing (UIT) environment. The DCC has therefore been in discussion with industry, particularly Device Manufacturers, to help shape and test services that the DCC offer.

The DCC want to make it clear that they offer four services - GBCS for Industry (GFI), Wired ITCH, Interoperability and Innovation Events, and RF Noise Testing.

DCC want to add these Testing Services to the ETAD. Whilst, additionally, charging arrangements are required for the Radio Frequency (RF) Noise Testing.

DCC
Large Suppliers
Small Suppliers
Device Manufacturers

Section H 'DCC Services'
Section K 'Charging Methodology'
Schedule 7 'Specimen Enabling Services Agreement'
Appendix J 'Enduring Testing Approach Document'