June 26, 1009

 

 

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Master File II Project (Master File Data Exchange)

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Summary

Master File Data Exchange Project documents for use in testing of the Generator Resource Data Template (GRDT) and Intertie Resource Data Template (IRDT) submit and retrieve functionality are now available on the California ISO website.

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Main Text

The Master File Data Exchange Project will deliver a User Interface (UI) and Application Programming Interface (API) that enables automation of the GRDT and IRDT data change process for existing resources.  The ISO has posted the following documentation for use in the upcoming testing of the GRDT and IRDT submit and retrieve functionality to its website at http://www.caiso.com/2388/2388dd27280b0.html:

 

Business User Documentation

• Feature List - describes the functionality that is available in the UI and API

 

Technical Specifications

• Master File UI CBT (Computer Based Training)
• Master File UI User Guide

These documents provide instructions for maneuvering through the UI and utilizing the different features of the UI.

 

Testing Information

• Testing Instructions
• Testing Scenarios
• Test Scenario Feedback Form
• Staging URL list (forward to your organization’s networking department for review)

The Testing Instructions, Scenarios, and Feedback Form provide instructions and guidelines for performing specific test scenarios and reporting any issues identified during testing. 

The Staging URL list provides the list of URLs that will be used for accessing the UI and API services.  This list of URLs is being provided prior to the testing timeframe so your organization’s networking department can open any necessary firewalls.  If you encounter any problems with the URLs, please contact Network Services through the ISO’s Help Desk at ISOHelpDesk@caiso.com or call (888) 889-0450.

 

API testing with the ISO begins July 13, 2009, and runs through July 30, 2009.  UI and API end user testing will run from August 17, 2009 through August 28, 2009.

 

Reminder

Market Participants are reminded that the GRDT and IRDT formats will change with the implementation of the Master File Data Exchange project.  Please incorporate these new template formats into your business process as these formats will be used exclusively once the project is implemented, and the existing GRDT and IRDT formats will no longer be supported.  The new template formats are posted on the ISO website at http://www.caiso.com/2388/2388dd27280b0.html. 

 

Questions regarding the Technical Specification can be sent to SOAIntegrationGroup@caiso.com and may also be presented at the Systems Interface User Group (SIUG) meeting on June 30, 2009.

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For More Information Contact

Anne Trapnell at atrapnell@caiso.com or (916) 608-1257