Colibri Tool

Colibri by Andrea Informatique: A Revolution in Smart Meter Installation

Colibri, designed by Andrea Informatique, represents a significant advancement in the critical field of metering equipment installation. This mobile DLMS/COSEM configuration tool acts as a true bridge between the complexity of meter configuration and the need for user-friendly tools for field technicians. With its universal compatibility with all DLMS/COSEM meters through HDLC, EURIDIS, or GPRS communication ports, Colibri stands as a versatile solution adaptable to a variety of metering systems and installation environments.

User-Centered Design for Enhanced Field Efficiency

In the dynamic smart metering sector, where efficiency and agility are essential, Colibri stands out with its adaptable design. It offers an API that facilitates the creation of customized graphical user interfaces tailored to the specific needs of different markets. This ease of use is crucial for field technicians, allowing them to interact intuitively with the tool, thus reducing the risk of errors during the installation process and significantly improving productivity.

Colibri: Bridging Universal and Customized Solutions for Smart Meter Installation

The Colibri tool, designed by Andrea Informatique, seamlessly integrates both a Generic Framework and Customer Specific functionalities to address the diverse needs of smart meter installation and maintenance. This dual structure allows the tool to cater to both standard industry requirements and specific client-driven demands, making it a versatile solution for utilities and technicians.

Generic Framework:

The Generic Framework provides a solid foundation for Colibri's core functions, ensuring that it can be universally applied across various DLMS/COSEM meters. Key features include:

User Interface Customization: The platform allows easy customization of the interface, including branding elements such as application names, icons, and logos, providing a personalized user experience.
Cosem Protocol: This ensures compatibility with DLMS/COSEM standards, allowing Colibri to communicate with various types of meters efficiently.
Meter Database & Access Information: The tool offers centralized access to meter data, including GPS location and intervention status, ensuring technicians can work efficiently in the field.
Plugins SDK Extension Interface: This supports the addition of new functionalities or extensions, making Colibri adaptable to evolving needs.

Customer Specific:

On the other side, the Customer Specific section addresses particular requirements tailored to the needs of individual utilities or clients. This includes:

Meter Installation and Replacement: Dedicated modules ensure that new installations or replacements can be carried out smoothly.
On-Field Diagnostics: Technicians can perform in-depth diagnostics directly on-site, enabling real-time problem-solving and system checks.
Manufacturer-Specific Configurations: Colibri can adapt to particular manufacturer protocols, providing flexibility for different brands or systems.
Other Customer Requirements: The system can be further customized to meet additional needs, ensuring it can respond to unique market demands and specific field conditions.

By combining the Generic Framework and Customer Specific functionalities, Colibri stands as an all-in-one solution for the complex and diverse tasks related to smart meter installation and field management, ensuring flexibility and efficiency.

Streamlined Deployment for Rapid Operational Readiness

The platform offered by Colibri is both comprehensive and flexible, ensuring that utilities have a customizable and reliable installation tool available quickly. This rapid deployment capability is crucial in an industry where installation and configuration timing is tight.

Cost Efficiency through Standard Hardware Integration

Colibri also stands out for its cost efficiency. It eliminates the need for expensive proprietary hardware, opting instead for seamless integration with commercially available hardware that operates on iOS or Android systems. This approach not only reduces costs but also leverages the familiar interfaces of these platforms, simplifying the learning process for technicians and enabling immediate adoption.

Adaptability in a Mobile-Driven World

Colibri's adaptability reflects Andrea Informatique's deep understanding of the evolving mobile technology landscape and its implications for the utility industry. By leveraging the ubiquitous nature of smartphones and tablets, Colibri transforms these common devices into powerful, sophisticated installation tools that fit easily in a technician’s pocket, ready to tackle the diverse challenges encountered in the field.

A Strategic Asset for Smart Metering Infrastructure

More than just a tool, Colibri is a strategic asset for the installation and maintenance of smart metering equipment. It embodies the perfect convergence of mobility, innovation, and user-centered design, setting new benchmarks in the industry for mobile DLMS/COSEM installation solutions. As a symbol of adaptability and efficiency, Colibri empowers energy providers to meet the demands of an increasingly connected and mobile world, ensuring they stay at the forefront of smart utility management.

Core Components of Colibri: Generic GUI, Kernel, and Script Manager

The Colibri tool, designed by Andrea Informatique, is a powerful and versatile mobile installation tool that enables smart metering configuration and management. Its key components—Generic GUI, Colibri Kernel, and Script Manager—work together to provide a seamless and efficient experience for utilities and technicians.

Generic GUI for DLMS COSEM Objects:

The Generic GUI serves as the user interface that bridges technical functionality with ease of use. It allows for smooth interaction with DLMS COSEM objects, displaying essential information in an intuitive and user-friendly format. This GUI helps technicians and field operators to manage complex data and control operations effectively, without requiring deep technical expertise. By offering customization options, the interface can be tailored to meet specific market needs, including Linky, IDIS2, SMETS, and more, ensuring compliance with different standards across regions.

Colibri Kernel: The Backbone of Cross-Platform Metering Solutions

At the core of Colibri is the Colibri Kernel, which integrates essential DLMS/COSEM and user services, ensuring robust support for various metering infrastructures. The kernel allows for the addition of classes and communication modules, such as EURIDIS, UDP/IP GPRS, and HDLC, offering the flexibility and adaptability needed to interface with a wide range of metering systems. This central processing unit guarantees reliable communication and efficient data transfer across diverse platforms.

Colibri operates seamlessly on both Android and iOS platforms, leveraging a React Native layer to accelerate the development of user interfaces. This cross-platform compatibility allows utilities and field technicians to use a single, consistent tool regardless of their device, optimizing user experience and enhancing operational efficiency.

Script Manager:

The Script Manager is a key feature that automates complex or repetitive tasks, allowing for greater efficiency during meter installation and configuration. It enables technicians to develop, execute, and manage scripts that automate operations such as meter updates, system diagnostics, or batch configurations. This feature is essential for large-scale deployments, ensuring that technicians can implement tasks quickly and accurately, reducing the risk of manual errors while saving time.