Also available in the following two meter brands:

Actom: Three-Phase Split Type Prepayment Meter

This meter is a BS5685 mounted 80A, Class 1 accuracy meter utilising robust Power Line Carrier (PLC) technology for communication between the Metering Unit and the Customer Interface unit (CIU). The meter can operate in postpayment or prepayment modes.

This meter complies fully with IEC62055-31 prepayment meter specification and the IEC adopted STS specifications viz IEC 62055-41/51/52 . The meter has high precision, low power consumption. This meter is ideally suited for residential applications.

Designed to provide user's with a comprehensive functionality set:

• CIU allows the user to interact with the meter using a set of standardised short codes.
• The Metering Unit allows the meter technician to interact with the meter via the large LCD and with protected software via the optical port.
• Prepayment or Postpayment Modes.
• Anti-Fraud features and event logging.
• Communication options via local Optical port or USB port for future remote connectivity.

Functions:

• Prepayment Functionality based on STS standard.
• Optional Emergency Credit feature (can be disabled).
• Postpaid functionality based on IEC/DLMS COSEM standards.
• Bi-directional Import and export active energy measurement for solar energy applications.
• Anti-tamper features with event logging.
• Local optical port to IEC 62055-52 (prepayment mode) and IEC 62056-21 (postpayment mode).
• Optional Micro USB port (Eskom standard 240-76625601).

LCD Functionality:

Segment/symbol on LCD	Description
	Main display for energy, tokens and instantaneous values
	OBIS code
	Remaining credit data indicator
	UIU battery under voltage indicator
	kWh, V, A, KW Composite unit
	Tamper event alarm indicator
	Relay open / closed indicator
	Communication symbol, flashes when data exchanges underway
	Reverse current indicator
	Voltage detection indicator
	Current date
	Current time
	Credit successful
	Credit failure

LED Functionality:

Recharging the meter

• After purchasing credit, the user will receive a 20 digit STS TOKEN
• The STS TOKEN is entered into the meter using the UIU keypad
• Entering the token, 10 seconds between inputting of consecutive digits is allowed. Exceeding this will result in the user having to restart the inputting process.
• The back one space clear button allows errors to be corrected.
• Once all digits have correctly being keyed in, the accept button transmits the token to the MCU meter
• The meter configuration software can also be used to enter the token into the meter

On entry of the token, one of the following responses are received:

Display	Description
	Recharge successfully Recharge credit is 132.50kWh
	Recharge unsuccessful Entered TOKEN has previously being entered
	Recharge unsuccessful Entered TOKEN code is correct but this recharge credit plus remaining credit exceeds maximum credit threshold
	Recharge unsuccessful Entered TOKEN older than the oldest TOKEN in the meter log (Overdue TOKEN)
	Recharge unsuccessful Entered TOKEN incorrectly entered
	Recharge unsuccessful The security key of the Entered TOKEN has expired

Measurement and Billing:

• Active energy (import and export).
• Remaining credit.
• Instantaneous Measurement (V, I, kW, f, power factor).

Displays:

• Metering Unit:
• - LED indicators provide visual indication for active power consumption rate, credit status, load switch status, alarms, mains power and "communication to CIU" status.
• Customer Interface Unit (CIU):
• - Large LCD with language independent icons.
• - Supports 3 display modes: scrolling display, manual display and power-off display.
• - Display contents are configurable.
• - LED indicators provide visual indication for credit status and alarm buzzer.

Standard

• IEC62055-31, IEC62052-11, IEC62053-21, IEC 62056-21, IEC 62056-61, IEC62055-41, IEC62055-51, IEC62055-52.
• STS 101-1, STS 201-1.
• Eskom standard: 240-76625601.

User Interface

• 12 digit keypad with audio feedback.
• Braille tactile on center "5" key to assist the visually impaired.

Display

• Multi-function LCD with backlighting.

Installation

• Wall mounting.

Power

• 230V 50Hz AC power (Default).
• Battery: 4xAAA batteries (to allow recharge when credit is depleted).

Ingress Protection

• IEC 60529 = IP 52.

Dimensions (h x w x d)

• 148mm x 82.5mm x 37.5mm.

Mass

• 0.5 kg.

Overall Dimension

Pre-paid Options:

Purchase Prepaid

With a variety of online, mobile, ATM and EFT purchasing options, we've made it even easier for you to buy your prepaid electricity whenever and however you want to.

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Replace Meter Card

If you need us to replace your pre-paid meter card, simply fill in the pdf form and e-mail it to our offices. Your request will be processed as soon as we receive your proof of payment.

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Meters On Sale

Meter Prices are subject to change at any time and some meters are limited to stock on hand. If out of stock, Lead time for meter manufacturing usually takes about 6 - 8 weeks.

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