The tool allows users to emulate sending and receiving GBCS messages to help identify any potential differences between how parties have interpreted the specifications in comparison with the DCC interpretation. GFI enables parties to test with all smart metering devices (ESME, GSME, IHD, PPMID, CAD and HCALCS) with the corresponding Use Cases covered within GBCS. The tool has the capability to emulate a Communications Hub to enable testing with real smart metering devices.
Supplied with the GFI kit is a specifically-programmed USB ZigBee radio which allows the tool to communicate with real or emulated smart metering devices.
For any further queries or assistance please contact GFI Support at GFISupport@smartdcc.co.uk.
If you would like a copy of GFI, email GFISupport@smartdcc.co.uk to register your interest and the team will arrange for a copy to be shipped to you.
Have you tried the GFI user manual, GFI Technical Reference Manual, the Release Note and the GFI Known Issues document? These contain lots of useful information on how to use GFI.
Still having trouble? If so, email GFISupport@smartdcc.co.uk.
GFI only supports machines with the following specification:
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Minimum |
Recommended |
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Core i3 CPU |
Core i5 CPU |
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2GB RAM |
8GB RAM |
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128GB SATA 7200RPM |
128GB SSD or higher |
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UK spec and keyboard |
UK spec and keyboard |
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Free USB 2.0 port |
Free USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 port |
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Certified to run Ubuntu Linux 18.04 LTS |
Certified to run Ubuntu Linux 18.04 LTS (Dell or Lenovo) |
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Intel graphics chipset i810 |
Intel graphics chipsets newer than and including i810 (with the exception of GMA 500) |
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Internet Connection |
Wired Internet Connection (e.g. IEEE 802.3) |
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2 GB Free HDD |
2 GB Free HDD |
Important note
GFI is only supported on Linux and the installation process will format the machine on which it is to be installed, install a clean Linux operating system and then install GFI.
GFI R2.0.0 useful documents
GFI R2.0.0 GFI-Segmented-Processing
GFI R2.1.0 useful documents
SMITEn-Lite-installation-user-manual
GFI-firmware-update-manual-em357
GFI-3.0.0 useful documents
SMITEn Lite Installation User Manual
GFI-3.0.1 useful documents
GFI-3.0.1-GFI-Segmented-Processing
GFI-3.0.1-Firmware-Update-Manual-EM357
GFI-3.0.1-SMITEn-Lite-Installation-User-Manual
GFI-3.0.1-Technical-Reference-Manual
GFI-3.0.1-Triage-Tool-User-Manual
GFI-3.0.2 useful documents
GFI-3.0.2-GFI-Segmented-Processing
GFI-3.0.2-Firmware-Update-Manual-EM357
GFI-3.0.2-SMITEn-Lite-Installation-User-Manual
GFI-3.0.2-Technical-Reference-Manual
GFI-3.0.2-Triage-Tool-User-Manual
GFI-3.1.0 useful documents
GFI-3.1.0-GFI-Segmented-Processing
GFI-3.1.0-Firmware-Update-Manual-EM357
GFI-3.1.0-SMITEn-Lite-Installation-User-Manual
GFI-3.1.0-Technical-Reference-Manual
GFI-3.1.0-Triage-Tool-User-Manual
GFI-3.1.1-Release useful documents
GFI 3.1.1 Firmware Update Firmware
GFI 3.1.1 Segmented Processing
GFI 3.1.1 Technical Reference Manual
GFI 3.1.1 Triage Tool User Manual
GFI 3.1.1 SMITEn-Lite-Installation-User-Manual
GFI 3.2.0 Release useful documents
GFI 3.2.0 Firmware update manual
GFI 3.2.0 Segmented processing
GFI 3.2.0 Technical reference manual
GFI 3.2.0 Triage tool user manual
GFI 3.2.0 SMITEn-Lite-Installation user manual
GFI 3.2.1 Release useful documents
GFI 3.2.1 Firmware update firmware
GFI 3.2.1 Segmented processing
GFI 3.2.1 Technical reference manual
GFI 3.2.1 Triage tool user manual
GFI 3.2.1 SMITEn-Lite-Installation user manual
GFI 3.3.0 Release useful documents
GFI 3.3.0 Firmware update firmware
GFI 3.3.0 Segmented processing
GFI 3.3.0 Technical reference manual
GFI 3.3.0 Triage tool user manual
GFI 3.3.0 SMITEn-Lite-Installation user manual
GFI 4.0.0 Release useful documents
GFI 4.0.0 Firmware update firmware
GFI 4.0.0 Segmented processing
GFI 4.0.0 Technical reference manual
GFI 4.0.0 Triage tool user manual
GFI 4.0.0 SMITEn-Lite-Installation user manual
GFI 4.0.1 Release useful documents
GFI 4.0.1 Firmware update firmware
GFI 4.0.1 Segmented processing
GFI 4.0.1 Technical reference manual
GFI 4.0.1 Triage tool user manual
GFI 4.0.1 SMITEn-Lite-Installation user manual
GFI 4.1.0 Release useful documents
GFI 4.1.0 Firmware update firmware
GFI 4.1.0 Segmented processing
GFI 4.1.0 Technical reference manual
GFI 4.1.0 Triage tool user manual
GFI 4.1.0 SMITEn-Lite-Installation user manual
GFI 4.2.0 Release useful documents
GFI 4.2.0 Firmware update firmware
GFI 4.2.0 Segmented processing
GFI 4.2.0 Technical reference manual