Communication Model of Home Area Network Devices

摘要

Smart Grid solutions, combinations of power and communication networks, are getting popular nowadays. In this paper, we focus on the Home Area Network (HAN), the part of the Smart Grid. We show a basic idea of HAN Simulation Framework and simulation process. The purpose of this framework is to prepare the environment for fast and simple models of Home Coordinator and Smart Appliances implementation.The basic functions of framework are described. Moreover, the communication protocol is specified. This protocol, based on EN 50523 specification, should be fast and simple way to transfer necessary information between devices inside HAN. When developed, the framework will serve to implement and test of HAN scheduling algorithms.