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Prepayment Electricity Meters
Residential & Commercial

Residential

Cashpower Three Phase

Version 11 Meter Firmware
Technical Specification

The Cashpower Three Phase prepayment electricity meter is a four wire 100 Amp
per phase, split prepayment meter in a compact BS housing. The meter is suitable
for residential, commercial and light industrial environments.

Version: 0.0
Date: 3rd November 2014
Issued by Product Management: Lee Naicker

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Overview Tamper Detection

The Cashpower Three Phase meter is a four-wire The Cashpower Three Phase meter is mechanically
100 Amp per phase, keypad-based prepayment sealed against tampering through the use of a
meter in a compact BS housing. The meter is factory sealed plugs and optional sealing wires for
suitable for residential, commercial and light the electronic enclosure. In addition the terminal
industrial environments. An optional local keypad cover can be sealed by standard utility seals.
and display can be fitted to the meter at the time of
manufacture. The meter also features a dedicated The Cashpower Three Phase meter is equipped
diagnostic indicator which shows the status of with a tamper sensor that will automatically
communication to the remote customer interface disconnect the power to the load in the event of
unit. The meter boasts a large custom display and tampering.
also features a host of standard Cashpower
software features including the ability to operate as Surge Protection
a prepayment meter or in credit metering mode. The meter has been designed to have a surge
voltage withstand that significantly exceeds the
Features requirements of both SABS 1524 and IEC 62052-
 Maximum current of 100A per phase 11.
 Compact meter design with British Standard Remote Customer Interface Unit
layout
The meter has two parts, the prepayment meter
 Easy to install and ideal for new reticulation as and the customer interface unit. The meter is
well as retrofitting of credit meters with BS connected to the customer interface unit by a two
footprints core communications wire up to a distance of 130
 Proven Cashpower keypad technology metres. It operates independently of the customer
interface unit and is usually installed in a secure,
 Meter provides valuable information to help locked enclosure outside the consumer’s home.
consumers effectively manage and budget their The customer interface unit is compact with a user-
electricity consumption friendly keypad and display. An optional local
 Tamper detection keypad and display can be fitted to the meter at the
 Significant Reverse Energy (SRE) detection time of manufacture. The meter also features a
dedicated diagnostic indicator which shows the
 Programmable software power limit status of communication to the customer interface
 Advanced commissioning / decommissioning unit.
feature
The meter contains all critical metering, token
 Prepayment / Credit Mode decryption and load control functionality. It operates
 STS compliant independently and is immune to any form of
tampering on the Customer Interface Unit.
 Large display with language independent icons
 High surge withstand capability for areas prone The meter is usually installed outside the home in a
to lightning or other line surges secure, locked enclosure which should not be
 SANS 1524-1 and IEC 62055-31 compliant accessible to the consumer. This facilitates easy
inspection by the utility at any time and reduces the
opportunity of fraud by tampering.
Optical Interface
As a standard feature, the Three Phase meter The customer interface unit is installed inside the
offers an IEC 62056-21 compliant optical consumer’s house in a convenient location. The
communications port. This allows the utility to communications interface can withstand voltage
access a variety of information stored inside the surges of 6kV, however it is recommended that one
meter, and to upload it to a hand-held unit. of the communication lines be earthed at the meter
for additional protection.

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Cashpower Three Phase Technical specifications

General information Metrological Performance

Meter Format Measurement direction

3-phase four-wire, direct connected prepayment Forward and reverse power detection and metering3
meter (credit is decremented in both directions)

Operation Meter constant (LED flash rate)

1000 impulses / kWh
General
Credit store with decrement-on-usage Basic reference current (Ib)
10A 4
Credit entry mechanism
Keypad; encrypted numeric tokens Accurate metering range
0.05 Ib to 1.2 Imax 5
Token Encryption Method
20-Digit STS1 Starting current
≤ 0.005 Ib for Class 2
Applicable specifications
NRS009-1; NRS009-6-6; NRS009-6-72 Power threshold
6
6.5W (approx. 28mA @ 230V and cos(Φ) = 1)
Electrical Ratings
Accuracy class index
Nominal Voltage (Un) - Rated Voltage Class 2 (Class 1 on request)
230 Volts AC rms (other voltages available on Maximum error – Class 2
request)
< ± 2% over range 0.1 Ib to Imax; 0.5 ≤ cos(Φ) ≤ 1.0
Nominal frequency (lead or lag)7
50 Hz (60Hz option available)
Disconnection Device
Operating voltage range
80% to 120% of Un (184V – 276V) Type
3 Pole latching contactor 100A
Maximum continuous current (Imax)
100 Amps (factory and field programmable to lower Insulation, Overvoltage and Surge Protection
power limits)
Insulation System Classification
Burden Protective Class ll (according to IEC 62052-11)
Voltage circuit <2W / <10VA @ 230V
Insulation Level
Current circuit <2.5 VA @ Base 4kV rms for 1 minute
Reference Current (Ib)

Protective class (according to IEC 62052-11)

Class ll (double insulated)
3
Will accurately meter energy if Line and Load connections are
reversed. Can also be configured to tamper on reverse energy
detection.
4
Other Base Currents available on request.
5
The metering is accurate within the limits specified by
IEC62053-21. Should a meter momentarily be operated
outside its specified maximum current rating it will meter
accurately up to 1.2 Imax.
6
The Power Threshold represents the minimum load power that
the meter will register. This value is programmable, with the
recommended level for a base 10A meter shown.
1 7
STS = Standard Transfer Specification (Industry Standard). IEC 62053-21: 0.8 ≤ cos(Φ) ≤ 1.0 Leading, 0.5 ≤ cos(Φ) ≤ 1.0
2
NRS = National Rationalized Specification (South Africa) Lagging.

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Overvoltage withstand Material

8 UV Stable Polycarbonate/ABS blend with flame-
440VAC for 48 hours
600VDC for 1 minute
9 retardant

Surge Immunity – Voltage impulse withstand Resistance to heat and fire

Complies with 960°C10 glow-wire (IEC 60695-2-1)
Differential
In excess of 6kV, 1.2/50µs, with 2 source Resistance to spread of fire
impedance (according to SABS 1524-1) UL94-V0 rated @1.5mm. No toxic gases emitted:
Surge Immunity – Current impulse withstand ‘Green Material’ 11
Service rating Dimensions
5 kA 8/20µs (with optional surge arrestor 286.8 mm(H) x 173 mm(W) x 80 mm(D) with
populated) standard terminal cover 12
Withstand rating
30 kA, 4/10µs (with optional surge arrestor Mass
populated) 2.0 kg
Specification compliance
SABS 1524-1, IEC 62052-11 Terminals

Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)

Layout
Electrostatic discharge 15 kV air discharge According to BS5685
Immunity to HF fields
80 MHz to 2 GHz @ 10V/m with load, 80MHz to Mains Terminals
2GHz @ 30V/m no load Type Double screw (M6), moving-cage terminal
Immunity to fast transient bursts 4 kV Material Mild steel, yellow passivated
Radio interference
2
Complies with requirements for CISPR 22 Maximum Cable Size 35mm
Specification compliance
IEC 61000-4-2; IEC 61000-4-3; Terminal Block Material
IEC 61000-4-4; IEC 61000-4-6; CISPR 22 UV Stable Polycarbonate with flame-retardant

Resistance to heat and fire

Main Enclosure
Complies with 960°C13 glow-wire
(IEC 60695-2-1)
Type
Layout according to BS5685 footprint Resistance to spread of fire
UL94-V0 rated @1.5mm. No toxic gases emitted:
Mounting ‘Green Material’14
Two mounting screws bottom (spacing according to
BS5685). Top mounting bracket available as an Sealing
option
Type
Rating
Meter enclosure
IP54 (IEC60529)
Factory sealed with screw-sealing plugs

Terminal cover Utility sealed with wire and

crimped ferrule

10
Only 650°C called for by standard industry specification
11
No V-rating or ‘Green’ material called for by industry
specifications
12
See diagram
8 13
This higher specification (440V as opposed to 400V) has not Only 650°C called for by standard industry specification
14
yet formed part of the official specification No V-rating or ‘Green’ material called for by industry
9
This higher end test is not a requirement of IEC 62052 specifications

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Operating Environment Buzzer

Audio feedback on key press
Area of application
Light Emitting Diode (LED)
Indoor meter (according to IEC62052-11)
Rate of consumption indicator (pulse rate
Operating temperature range proportional to current rate of consumption)
-10°C (+14°F) to +55°C (+131°F)
Diagnostic Information
Storage temperature range Additional meter parameters accessible via the
-25°C (-13°F) to +70°C (+158°F) “Information” key

Relative humidity External Interfaces

Maximum ≤95%; Annual mean 75%
Standard Interrogation Port
Man-Machine Interface 8-pin interface according to ESKOM DISSCAAA9

Type Optical Communications Port

According to IEC 62056-21
Language-independent

Components Proprietary Interrogation Port

Data interface for Cashpower Powerscope
Pictographic/Numeric LCD display, keypad, LED
rate of consumption indicator, audio feedback
Specifications Compliance & Approvals
Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
Size IEC
2
9cm (45mm (W) x 20mm (H)), IEC 62055-31
8 digits + 11 icons
Icon information SABS
Happy face, Sad face, Alert, Breaker status, Info, SANS 1524-1
kWh, 4-segment credit wedge
Numeric information ESKOM – Prepayment meters
Display of various meter information such ESKOM DISSCAAA9
as credit levels, number entry, etc.
BS
Keypad BS 5685: 1979
12-key, international standard layout including
“Information” and “Backspace” keys

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Cashpower Three Phase Customer Interface Unit

Electrical Sealing

Type Enclosure
Isolated, non-polarised, 2-wire, half-duplex, 12Vdc Factory sealed, no user serviceable parts
from meter
Man-Machine Interface
Operating Range (Communication)
Up to 130 metres, with a maximum total loop Type
resistance of 40 Language-independent

Operating Environment Components

Pictographic/Numeric LCD display, keypad, LED
Operating Temperature Range rate of consumption indicator, audio feedback
-10C (+14F) to +55C (+131F)
Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
Storage Temperature Range Size
2
-25C (+12F) to +70C (+158F) 9cm (45mm (W) x 20mm (H)),
8 digits + 11 icons
Relative Humidity (IEC 6 1036) Icon information
Maximum ≤95%; Annual mean 75% Happy face, Sad face, Alert, Breaker status, Info,
kWh, 4-segment credit wedge
Enclosure Numeric information
Display of various meter information such
Type as credit levels, number entry, etc.
Slimline, wall mounted
Keypad
Rating 12-key, international standard layout including
IP 51 “Information” and “Backspace” keys

Material Buzzer
ABS Audio feedback on key press, encrypted number
Accept and Reject melodies, Low-credit alarms as
Dimensions a factory-programmable option
77.4mm(H) x 132.3mm(W) x 29mm(D)
Light Emitting Diode (LED)
Weight Rate of consumption indicator (pulse rate
proportional to current rate of consumption)
100 g
Diagnostic Information
Terminals
Additional meter parameters accessible via the
“Information” key
Type
Two-way screw terminal

Maximum cable size

2.5mm2

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Cashpower Three Phase Dimensions

Meter Dimensions

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Customer Interface Unit Dimensions

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