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Overview The California ISO is enhancing two of its meter data systems, scheduled to be in production by October 2001. The objective of this development effort is to provide the ISO with robust, flexible, maintainable, and more cost-effective metering systems to meet its ever-changing market and internal needs. Market participants and other systems will use the internet based MDAS-Online application for meter data submission and requests. Timeline for project Market Simulation August 20 through August 31 Production Implementation October 1 Impacts of project * New interface for MDAS-Online o Same look and feel as new OASIS interface * Multiple valid file formats o MDEF and CSV file formats for meter data submission and requests * No longer use FTP to submit MDEF files o Interim FTP service for file submission during transition o File submission only, no FTP acknowledgements or requests * Automation specification will be provided o Submission of meter data file o Download of meter data file submission status o Download of meter data * Additional equipment and software o Smart Card security o Netscape Navigator browser * ECN connection no longer required for meter data submission and requests o The file submission and reporting will take place over a secure internet connection * No formal training required o Online help in application o MDAS Operators o System Support Questions will be addressed at the next TSWG Conference call (6/26/01 @1330 PST) or send inquiries to Leslie Feusi at Lfeusi@caiso.com.
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