BS EN 16836-2:2016

What is BS EN 16836-2 - Wireless mesh networking for meter data exchange- Networking layer and stack specification about?  

BS EN 16836-2 specifies the requirements for the medium access control/physical layer (MAC/PHY) and networking layer of a communication protocol for the exchange of data from metering devices to other devices within a mesh network.  

BS EN 16836-2 makes reference to a number of documents whereby core requirements are specified. This referencing is in compliance with the Bridge Consortium and additionally the Memorandum of Understanding between the ZigBee Alliance and CEN/CENELEC. 

Who is BS EN 16836-2 - Wireless mesh networking for meter data exchange- Networking layer and stack specification for? 

BS EN 16836-2 - Wireless mesh networking for meter data exchange- Networking layer and stack specification is useful for: 

• Communication systems 
• Networking systems 
• Electronics engineers 
• Electronics and telecommunication industry 
• Information technology industry 
• Manufacturers and suppliers of metering devices 

Why should you use BS EN 16836-2 - Wireless mesh networking for meter data exchange- Networking layer and stack specification? 

The EN 16836 series of standards details requirements for gas meters, water meters and heat meters that can interoperate with products in a mesh network that conform to BS EN 16836-2 through a smart energy profile application layer.  

BS EN 16836-2 refers to documents made freely available by the ZigBee Alliance, an organization which manages a mesh network specification. 

BS EN 16836 series of standards specifies how a mesh networking radio specification applies within the scope of European standards at the application layer, networking layer and also medium access control/physical layer (MAC/PHY).