COMMON BASE PREPAID METERS WITH INTERNAL LATCHING RELAY
The new generation Cashpower Sabre is a compact, single phase, two-
Prepaid Meters Features
- Single phase, two-
wire, common base meter - Maximum rated current (Imax) 60 Amps (80 Amp model available on request)
- Scrolling display for the meter serial number
- Displays last 50 vouchers entered (displays 20-
digit value and date and time of voucher) - Mechanically sealed against tampering
- Magnetic tamper detection
- Tamper detection facility detects removal from common base (optional on request)
- Clip-
in anti- tamper sealing plugs for ease of installation in the field - Significant Reverse Energy (SRE) detection
- Programmable software power limit
- Degree of protection, IP54
- Meter enclosure manufactured with UV stable, flame-
retardant plastic material - Information button and backspace key
- Supports ESKOM short codes
- Advanced commissioning feature
- Clear, language-
independent icons - Latch status indicator icon
- Improved sealing against ingress of insects
- Custom label space for utility specific labels
- Proven Cashpower keypad technology
- SANS 1524-
1 certified - Easy to install and ideal for new reticulation
- Fully STS compliant
- Additional meter parameters accessible via the information key and selected registers
Full Description of these Prepaid Meters
This meter is most suited to new reticulation and is directly and easily interchangeable with common base prepayment meters from other approved manufacturers using the common base configuration. User interaction with the meter and access to meter information (such as a low credit warning, energy consumption and load contactor status) are available using the keypad and LCD display.
Principle of Operation
The Sabre meter is based on the ESKOM Specification which calls for a prepayment meter that can be fitted into a standard, plug-
The meter has a wide range of information registers which can easily be accessed by pressing the information button on the keypad and then entering the number of the register.
More detailed information and programming is achieved via the standard ESKOM VTC interrogation port at the rear of the meter.
Anti-
Cashpower Sabre is mechanically sealed against tampering through the use of factory-
While the standard Cashpower Sabre model does not have a mechanical anti-
The meter includes a Significant Reverse Energy (SRE) detection feature. If the line and load wires are swapped during installation, the meter will continue to operate and decrement credit, however, the meter can be factory-
Plug-
The plug-
Included with the base is a Metal Oxide Varistor (MOV) which ensures that the meter complies with SANS IEC 61643-