Payload Processing
In native implementations, Oracle Smart Grid Gateway adapters process usage and device event payloads via batch processing. Files are sent from a head end system to a file system (for on-premises implementations) or an Oracle Cloud Object Storage location (for cloud services), where they are processed via batch processes.
Note:
The total length of the file name for payload files, including the name, delimiter, and extension, should be no greater than 96 characters.
This process requires set up and configuration of the following:
• Key Rings and Key Pairs: Records used to link an Oracle Cloud Object Storage location to records in Oracle Utilities cloud services. Used with cloud services only.
• Object Storage Locations: One or more Oracle Object Storage buckets where payload files are sent from the head end system for processing. Used with cloud services only.
• File Storage Configuration Extendable Lookup Values: An extendable lookup value that defines the file location used for payload processing and allows it to be referenced by batch processes
• Head End Systems: A record that defines how specific types of payload processing are handled, such the business object to use to create initial measurements and device events
• Adapter Extendable Lookups: Lookup value that define details used by data mapping and processing
• SGG Payload Processing Configuration Extendable Lookup Values: An extendable lookup value that defines payload processing details for a specific head end system
• Payload Processing Batch Controls: A batch control used for payload process (based on a template batch control provided with the base package)
See the following sections below for more details about each of these.
Note:
The Itron OpenWay Adapter uses an alternative method for processing usage and device event payloads. See Itron OpenWay Payload Processing for more information.