Contents
Contents 3
General Information 4
1. Executive Summary 6
Background 6
Purpose of this Consultation 6
Approach to Testing 7
Pre-integration Testing 7
Systems Integration Testing 7
User Integration Testing 8
User Entry Process Testing 9
Responsibility for Equipment Testing 9
2. Test Arrangements 10
Introduction 10
Assurance Approach 10
Pre-Integration Test Phase 11
Systems Integration Test Phase 12
Use of Metering Equipment during SIT 13
Exit from Systems Integration Testing 14
User Integration Test Phase 16
Interface Testing 16
End-to-End Testing 20
Enduring Test Phase 21
User Entry Processes 21
Cost Estimates 23
3. Equipment Certification& Testing 24
Testing against technical specifications 24
Interoperability Testing 25
Cost Estimates 26
Glossary 27