The CA168-F is an advanced STS prepaid electricity meter, serving as an anti-tampering single-phase smart electric meter, an upgraded version of the original CA168 model. This compact device, which aligns with the BS footprint for prepayment systems, operates as both a smart energy meter and a credit management tool, complete with a keypad interface. It is designed to be cost-effective while packed with features, supporting various current ratings (5(80)A) and boasting a 30Vm RF withstand immunity, making it suitable for tough environmental conditions. It is perfect for low-voltage metering in residential and small commercial premises.

The meter features a robust metal backplate for secure mounting and enhanced resistance to tampering. Its polycarbonate, fire-resistant casing ensures durability in high-temperature conditions. Manufactured in strict adherence to ISO9001 standards and utilizing the STS encryption algorithm, this STS prepaid meter offers utilities a secure and dependable solution for revenue protection in the context of prepaid electricity services.

Major Features

a) Trip and alarm on tamper: cover open, reverse connection, neutral missing, etc.

b) Display latch relay status, tamper, low credit warning

c) Adjustable power limit and emergency credit

d) Bi-directional measurement

e) Display valuable meter information : V, A, P, balance

f) IP 54 rating

Utility benefits

1) Easy to deploy and maintenance

2) Increased tamper protection

3) Low operational cost

4) Optical port offers simple interrogation

5) Broad range of engineering settings

6) 15 year designed lifespan

Specifications:

Calin, as derived from China League of Innovation, dates  back to the year 2006  when our team developed the new generation of CPU card electronic prepaid kilo-watt hour meter for China State Grid. Now there are over 1,000,000 pcs this type of smart prepayment electric meters operating  as key revenue protection devices for utilities and service providers in and out of China. 

Each member of Calin R&D team  ever served in top rank Chinese meter companies and contributed to the rapid development of smart metering industry in China. With vast forefront field experience and expertise, Calin offer a broad metering product range, comprising of conventional electric meters, water meters, prepaid meters, wireless communication meters, vending and management systems, AMR / AMI smart metering solutions, consulting, training and support.

Calin is the forerunner of prepaid metering industry in China. Our products and solutions are all developed on the concept of revenue protection and better management, and thus enjoy very high reputation in the industry. Even now China is supplying components, complete products as in OEM, and meter electronic design to many other meter manufacturers. With this OEM and trade partners, Calin’s business has expannded to over 30 countries and regions worldwide. 

To share with our clients the benefit from our constant innovation and commit to our clients’ request is Calin’s forever unchanging principle. Running away from responsibility is always condemed. Calin will keep servicing our clients with our best innovation and commitment to create best mutual benefit.