STS Technical Training Series
To fully benefit from the vast array of choices available within the STS suite of specifications, and companion specifications. Join us as we take you on a detailed tour with our Technical Consultant, Franco Pucci.
STS Association members can also download the videos for offline viewing, click here for the video downloads page
Video 1: Introduction
Introduction to the STS Standard, its history, and the STS Association.
Video 3: Key Management
The Key Management principles employed by the STS Standard, security levels, and key hierarchy.
Video 4: Key Agreement Scheme
How are keys moved around between the Key Management Centre and the field security modules?
Video 5: Keyloading
How are keys loaded into a security module once received from the KMC?
Video 6: Key Management Centre
The function of the Key Management Centre (KMC) within the STS domain.
Video 7: Reference model
A reference model for the IEC62055-41 Specification as outlined in Section 5 of the standard.
Video 8: APDU Data elements 1
Section 6 of the IEC62055-41 standard is discussed in detail in this video.
Video 9: APDU Data elements 2
Part two of Section 6 of the IEC62055-41 standard is discussed in detail in this video, in particular, the data elements often found in the STS tokens.
Video 10: Token definitions
The definitions of the various STS tokens and how they are made up.
Video 11: Key Change Tokens
What are keychange tokens and what are they used for?
Video 12: Token data elements
Token Classes, subclasses, and an explanation of the Token Identifier (TID).
Video 13: Transfer Amount
Explanation of how the Transfer amount is calculated.
Video 14: Test Tokens
The various test tokens (un-encrypted) are discussed in this video.
Video 15: TCDU
The Token Carrier Data Unit – how many token carriers are specified by the STSA and what are their behaviours? How are tokens generated?
Video 16: Key Classifications
The classification of the various encryption/Decryption decoder and vending keys used in the STS domain.
Video 17: Algorithms
An explanation of the various algorithms used in the STS domain.
Video 18: Token Processing
How is a token processed by a meter once received and what are the rules regarding token acceptance or rejection.
Video 20: Virtual Security Module
Discussion and demo of the STS Virtual Security Module.
Video 21: Virtual Meter
Discussion and demo of the STS Virtual Meter.
Video 22: Specification Selector
Discussion and demo of the STS Specifications Selector application.
Video 23: Test Selector
Discussion and demo of the STS certification test selector application.
Video 24: Certification Process
An explanation of the certification process, and the importance of product certification.
Video 25: Companion Specifications
An explanation of the approved STS companion specifications and their use.
Video 26: KMC Forms
Explanation of the forms required by the KMC to get new Supply Group Codes and vending keys.
Video 27: TID Rollover
A discussion of the meaning of the TID Rollover, with examples of how to perform this Rollover.
Video 29: IEC62055-51
An introduction into the IEC62055-51 specification – Physical Layer Protocol for token carriers.
Video 30: IEC62055-52
An introduction into the IEC62055-51 specification – Physical Layer Protocol for two way token carriers.
Video 31: Series Summary
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Video 1 (STS101-1)
Physical Layer Mechanical and Electrical Interface for Virtual Token Carriers is discussed in this video. This does not include the DLMS (VTC08) token carrier.
Video 2 (STS101-2: Part 1)
Physical layer protocol for a two-way virtual token carrier for remote connection over DLMS/COSEM.
Video 3 (STS101-2: Part 2)
Continuation of the Physical layer protocol for a two-way virtual token carrier for remote connection over DLMS/COSEM.
Video 4 (STS101-2: Part 3)
Final part of the Physical layer protocol for a two-way virtual token carrier for remote connection over DLMS/COSEM.
Video 5 (STS201-1)
Definition of the entities in the Register Table for payment meters.
Video 6 (STS201-2)
The STS Interface Classes for the DLMS/COSEM gateway.
Video 7 (STS202-5)
Additions introduced to Class 2, SubClass 10 tokens.
Video 8 (STS202-6)
Discusses the additional requirements for vending systems complying to STS Edition 2.
Video 9 (STS203-1)
Method for setting default values for Payment Meter for conformance testing using short codes or special tokens.
Video 10 (STS531-X: Overview)
Discussion on the conformance specifications used during conformance testing.