An updated version of the SEC came into effect on 3 April 2020 to implement an update to SEC Appendix AK ‘SEC Variation Testing Approach Document for SMETS1 Services’ (SMETS1 SVTAD) by the Data Communications Company (DCC).

This follows on from the DCC’s conclusions on the SMETS1 Uplift 1.1 Consultation.

DCC SMETS1 SVTAD modification

Pursuant to Clause 4.2 of the SEC Appendix AK ‘SEC Variation Testing Approach Document for SMETS1 Services’ (SMETS1 SVTAD), the Data Communications Company (DCC) notifies that, with effect from 3 April 2020, the SMETS1 SVTAD is modified and approved in the form set out in Annex A of the DCC’s notification.

The DCC modification letter and redlined changes to the SMETS1 SVTAD can be found here.

What parts of the SEC were affected?

• Appendix AK ‘SEC Variation Testing Approach Document for SMETS1 Services’

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.

SEC version 6.25 came into effect on 6 February 2020 to implement changes designated by the Data Communications Company (DCC).

DCC Further Testing Consultation

In December 2019, the DCC consulted on a few distinct testing issues related to:

• the completion arrangements for the Process for Device Model Combination Testing (DMCT Process);
• clarification and alignment for exit criteria related to end of cycle testing covering Systems Integration Testing (SIT) and Migration Testing (MT); and
• provisions to allow firmware changes during testing for the Secure cohort of Middle Operating Capability (MOC).

On 30 January 2020, the DCC concluded on this consultation and has now notified the changes to the Smart Energy Code (SEC).

What parts of the SEC were affected?

• SEC Appendix AK ‘SEC Variation Testing Approach Document for SMETS1 Services’
• In addition, the DCC has also published an updated ‘Migration Testing Approach Document for SMETS1 Services’.

Documentation

• The DCC letter, accompanying annexes and redlining can be found here.
• You can download a zip folder containing SEC v6.25 here, or download the individual sections of the SEC from the SEC and Guidance Documents page of our website.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the changes to the SEC further, please contact our helpdesk on 020 7090 7755 or email sec.change@gemserv.com.

The Data Communications Company (DCC) has concluded on its consultation on a limited number of minor changes to the SMETS1 User Testing Services Approach Document (UTSAD) in support of operating a Device Model Combination Testing (DMCT) Process. The DCC submitted a conclusions report on this consultation to the Secretary of State including an amended UTSAD on 20 December 2019. This conclusions report is published on the DCC website.

Pursuant to Clause 4.2 in SEC Appendix AK ‘SEC Variation Testing Approach Document for SMETS1 Services’ (SMETS1 SVTAD), the DCC is modifying the UTSAD on 13 January 2020.

The DCC notification letter and updated UTSAD can be found here.

If you have any questions, please email regulation@smartdcc.co.uk

SECMP0058 ‘Changes to the governance of the Self-Service Interface’ was implemented on 27 June 2019, making amendments to SEC Appendix AH ‘Self Service Interface Access Control Specification’.

The key change was to remove the low-level detail and functional requirements of the Self-Service Interface (SSI) and move these to a new technical specification document titled the ‘SSI Baseline Requirements Document’. This document is maintained by the DCC and is not subject to SEC Section D ‘Modification Process’. Instead, the SEC Panel or a delegated Sub-Committee will approve all changes being made to the document.

This consultation contains a number of proposed improvements to the SSI which have been raised by SEC Parties and are being considered for implementation. DCC is seeking customer views on whether Parties consider the proposed changes to provide benefits to Users beyond those currently provided by the SSI; and whether the proposed changes may have any impacts on Users’ operational processes that should be considered.

The proposed changes to the SSI as well as the response can be found here.

How can I respond to this consultation?

Please send your responses or any enquiries to SSIRemedyImprovements@smartdcc.co.uk by 17:00 on 26 July 2019.

Any questions can also be directed to SSIRemedyImprovements@smartdcc.co.uk.