BEC 23 PL

Prepayment electricity meter

The BEC 23PL is a single phase, class 2, domestic prepayment electricity
meter with latch disconnect, designed for reliability, accuracy and ease
of use. It is an ideal unit for retrofit or new installations in domestic
homes across the spectrum, from urban to rural environments.

The meter consists of a two-part housing, comprising a standard passive wall

base and the active meter. This configuration allows for the pre-installation
of the wall base and supports maintenance of the meter without disconnecting
the power.

Although the BEC 23PL is shipped with either a 60 or 80 Amp maximum

current setting, the unit can be ordered to a specified current limit or
reprogrammed in the field.

A user-friendly interface is ensured through the large format custom designed

LCD display, a visual consumption rate LED and the numeric keypad data
entry terminal.

Each meter has a unique security key and credit is entered into the meter in
the form of a secure 20- digit token, through the numeric keypad. Secure data
transfer takes place via an encryption algorithm included within the Standard
Transfer Specification (STS) and all correctly entered tokens are registered,
eliminating token fraud.

Reliability and durability are enhanced as the active unit is completely sealed
and all printed circuit boards are conformal-coated, providing complete
protection against insects, dust and humidity.

A 5kA/5kV surge arrestor provides protection against lightning and voltage

surges and the meter can withstand 400 volts for a minimum period
of 48 hours.

The low base current ensures that even energy saving light bulbs are measured
as consumed energy.

Features
Programmable trip current
NEW
! Displays last 10 meter specific tokens with the option to
display the credit transfer amount
80A Latching relay
Calibration retained over life of meter
Industry standard wall base mounting
Transformerless power supply for improved reliability
Reliable and proven technology worldwide
High level of lightning and surge protection
STS compliant encryption
Tactile feedback numeric keypad
Manufactured to ISO 9001:2000 standards
NEW
! Optional configurable tamper detection
Reverse energy detection
NEW
! Intelligent Commissioning Procedure
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Technical specifications

Encryption Algorithm
Credit is transferred using a 20 digit token

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entered on the keypad
The credit is transferred in kWh
Meter specific credit tokens
Management & Engineering tokens
Installation
Meter utilises standard wallbase
Easy installation, two fixing screws
Two sacrificial security seals
Voltage Range Stainless steel wire and ferrule seal (optional)
230 V ac -20% +15% Functional Product Components
Further Voltage ranges are available on request Electricity measurement circuit
Supply frequency Consumer electricity supply disconnect
50 Hz ± 2% Tamper detection circuit (optional)
60 Hz ± 2% - Available on request LCD Consumer display interface
Current Ratings Lightning protection
Maximum current (Imax) 80 A Keypad customer interface
Base current (Ib) 5 A Other Functions
Minimum current (0,005 Ib) 0,10 A Optical reader to check meter accuracy
Supply Burden Rear entry direct probe port
Not greater than 0.9W & 9.5VA Standards
Disconnection SABS 1524-1
80 Amp, single pole bi-stable latch SABS ISO 9001:2000
Accuracy NRS 009-4-2: 1994 (Electricity Sales system)
Class 2 meter in accordance with IEC 62053-21 SABS IEC 62053-21 (Electricity metering equipment AC- Static Meters
Maintained throughout life cycle of product for active energy classes 1 and 2)
Over Voltage Rating SABS IEC 62052-11 (Electricity metering equipment AC- General
414 V ac for 48 Hr requirements, tests & test conditions)
Short Circuit Rating IEC60068-2-27: Shock
Short-circuit current 2.4kA IEC60068-2-6: Vibration
Environmental Specification STS Compliant (Standard Transfer Specification)
Operating Temperature: -10°C to +55°C ESKOM SCSSCAAA9 (Particular Requirements for Pre-payment Meters)
Storage Temperature: -25°C to +70°C ESKOM TRMSCAAP2 (Surge Arrestors)
Humidity annual mean: 75% RH Packaging
Degree of protection IP51 (Minus suction) Unit mass (Kg): 1.2
Customer Displayed Information Unit size (h:w:d)(mm): 269x152x107
Status of incoming supply Units per box: 1
Available credit Packaged size (h:w:d)(mm): 275x150x110
Status of latch Units per pallet: 200
Low credit Pallet size (mm): 1200x1000
Token accept/reject Pallet mass (Kg): 292
Consumption rate LED
Last 10 STS Tokens entered
Meter status register

Dealer Stamp

Merlin Gerin SA (Pty) Ltd t/a Conlog

P.O. Box 2332, Durban, 400
270 Brickfield Road, Overport, 4001
South Africa
Telephone +27.31.268 1111
Facsimile +27.31.208 0079
Email corporate@conlog.co.za
Internet www.conlog.co.za

November 2004