Plastic Sts Prepaid Water Meter Smart 1/2 Inch DN15mm~DN25mm Valve Control IP68 Protection Class OEM Customizable

• Customization: Available
• Warranty: Two Years
• Install: Horizontal
• Model NO.: ZCM198
• Medium Temperature: Cold Water
• Level Measurement: B
• Counter Instructions: Digital and Analogue
• Nominal Diameter: 15-50mm
• Application: Civil
• Principle: Magnetoresistive Sensing
• Medium Pressure: General Water Meter
• Work Environment: Dry Water Meter
• Stucture: Wireless Communicating
• Transport Package: Carton Packing
• Specification: plastic
• Trademark: ZCM
• Origin: China
• HS Code: 9028201000

Product Description

Product Overview

The ZCM split-type prepaid water meter accurately measures water consumption in both residential and commercial settings. Featuring a prepayment function and an advanced remote monitoring system, it delivers an efficient and user-friendly solution for modern water management. 
With LORA-RF wireless technology, the meter simplifies the recharge process. Users can top up seamlessly through an intuitive interface. Real-time data transmission enables water supply departments to monitor usage trends, optimize resource allocation, and improve operational efficiency. 
The product is manufactured in strict compliance with ISO9001 and ISO14001 certifications, meeting the highest industry standards to guarantee reliability and long-term durability

Specification

Customer Interface Unit (CIU)
Material	ABS
Dimension	6.8cm (Width) * 12.5cm (Length) * 2.6cm (Height)
Weight	0.1KG
Power Supply & Communication
Power supply	AC Power with Adapter (5V, >500mA)  Dry Battery (4pcs AAA Dry Battery)
Com. Method	LoRa RF Wireless Com
Com. Distance	300-400m by LoRa RF Wireless Com
User Interface
Display Mode	Dot Matrix Type LCD
LED	Indication of LoRa RF Wireless Com. Status
Buzzer	Beep for indication & Alarm
Working Environment
Temperature	0 ~ 50℃
Humidity	10% ~ 90%
Multi - jet, Dry Dial Type, Class B/Class C Prepaid Water Meter
Diameter	15mm	20mm	25mm
Measurement Accuracy	Class 2.0	Class 2.0	Class 2.0
Connecting Thread	G3/4B	G1B	G1-1/4B
Metrological parameters for different  sizes	DN15	DN20	DN25
Overload flow rate Q4	3.13	5	7.87
Permanent flow rate Q3	2.5	4	6.3
Transitional flow rate Q2	0.04	0.064	0.1
Minimum flow rate Q1	0.025	0.04	0.063
Ratio "R" Q3/Q1	100	100	100
Accuracy Class	Class B
Display Mode	LCD, Digital, Pointer
Communication	433MHz LORA-RF
Communication Distance with CIU/DCU	350m / 900m
Maximum Reading	99999.9m³
Maximum pressure loss:	< 0.6 Bar/0.06MPa
Power Supply	Lithium battery ER26500 (8500mAh)  3.65V, 8+ years lifespan
Current in Working/Sleeping State	≤1.1mA / ≤12uA
Working Temperature	<50℃(cold water meter)
IP Level	IP68
Nominal Working Pressure	10Bar/1Mpa
Maximum working pressure:	16Bar/1.6Mpa
Min. Working Pressure	0.2Bar/0.02Mpa
Permissible Error	Q1≤Q≤Q2			5%;
	Q2≤Q<Q4			2%

Vending System & API Featrues

Data management:

  Covering multiple databases including meters,prices,customers,regions,sales stations,and accounts.Enabling operations such ascreation,editing,deletion,querying,importing/exporting Excel foreasy management of various basic information.

Recharge service:

  Supporting two recharge methods:by amount and by unit.Generating a receipt with a recharge token after recharge.

Advanced functions:

  Achieving functions like clearing meter tampering records,clearingremaining balance,viewing and exporting records of clearingtampering and remaining balance to ensure meter data security andnormal operation.

Report generation:

  Generating various reports,such as receipt reports,monthly summaryreports,customer payment reports,transaction number reports,regional reports,and non -electricity sales meter reports to providedata support for operational analysis.

Account management:

  Allowing users to modify payment and login passwords,create subaccounts and assign permissions.

RECHARGE PROCESS

Users go to a nearbyrechargepoint:

  The staff enters the user's The user pays the recharge User enters the token and theinformation and the fee,Vending system generates a recharge is successful.recharge amount into the token receipt with a 20-digit ZCM Vending system number.

Mobile phone top-up through a third-partyplatform:

  Users log in to third-party The platform sends a text User enters the token and theplatforms(such as M-PESA, message containing the recharge is successful.Alipay,MTN,Airtel,etc.)recharge token to the user.that have integratedrelevant APls.The platformscall the APls to interact with ZCM Vending system.

Door-to-door recharge by mobile vending unit:

  The Staff take mobile Enter the recharge information User enters the token and the vending unit to meter on the handheld terminal and recharge is successful.installation sites,enters the pay the bill.The mobile vendinguser's information and the unit generates a rechargerecharge amount into the token.mobile vending unit.

How to recharge by AMI System?

Concise Version: AMI System Top-Up Process
Top-up via the AMI System mainly applies to prepaid electricity, water, and gas meters. It relies on smart meters and a two-way communication network, with the core process as follows:
I. Core Top-Up Methods
1. Offline Token Recharge
Use your meter ID to purchase credit through an offline authorized outlet or the utility's official app/website, and obtain an exclusive 20-digit token.
Enter the token using the keypad on the smart meter; the balance will update immediately.
2. Online Remote Recharge
Link your meter and payment method (e.g., credit card/mobile payment) on the utility's platform.
Select the amount, make the payment, and the system will automatically generate a token and send it to the meter via the network (LoRa-RF/GPRS).
Check the meter display or receive a notification to confirm the top-up.
II. Alternative Options & Notes
1. Other Top-Up Options
Automatic Top-Up: Set up "automatic renewal when the balance falls below a threshold" on the official platform.
Third-Party Platforms: In some regions, top-ups can be made via local payment tools (e.g., India's Bajaj Finserv, Africa's M-Pesa).
2. Troubleshooting Common Issues
Invalid Token: Confirm correct entry of the token; if it remains invalid, contact the utility for verification.
Balance Not Updating: Check the meter battery or network signal; if the issue persists, contact customer service.
Payment Failure: Verify payment details and retry with a stable internet connection.
3. Security & Regional Differences
Security: Keep tokens confidential. Do not tamper with the meter (this may result in service disconnection or legal liability).
Regional Differences: Paytm is commonly used in India; direct top-ups via official portals are common in Europe and the US. Specific rules depend on local utility regulations.
III. Key Reminder
For precise steps, refer to the meter manual or consult the local utility provider. Always top up through authorized channels.
Would you like me to create a portable AMI top-up step card for you, condensing the core operations and troubleshooting tips into a single page for easy reference anytime?

Company Profile

Company Profile

Zhongcheng Metering(ZCM) Limited, established in 2006, is a high-tech company dedicated to dedicated in manufacturing and exporting smart energy meters, smart water meters, gas meters, meter boxes, circuit breakers etc low voltage and middle voltage electric products for industrial sectors. We maket our products in overseas market under the brands BEST Electric and ZCM.

With rich experience, professional team and using cutting edge technology, ZCM & BEST focuses on R & D and provides technology proven, matured and world class products, solution and services to utilities all over the world. It has kept long-term cooperation with partners from over 60 countries and regions.

ZCM & BEST has always kept the goal of becoming world leading provider for LV electric products and expert for smart power and metering solutions. By constant development and innovation, it keeps improving product quality, technology, technics and appearance. ZCM & BEST has passed authentication of ISO9001 QMS and ISO14000 EMS, obtained a number of international patents and software copyrights, and has been certified internationally by KEMA STS, DLMS/COSEM, SABS and many other authoritative organizations.

ZCM emphasizes "People Oriented" policy and strives to make a united, practical, active and innovative international team. The company has a good comprehensive strength and takes globalization as development strategy. ZCM will constantly overcome challenges by international management and team of full confidence to become "Excellent Enterprise in Global electric Industry.

FAQ

1. who are we?
We are based in shenzhen, China, start from 2020,sell to Africa(70.09%),South America(10.05%),Central America(3.35%),Mid East(3.20%),South Asia(2.30%),Southeast Asia(1.90%). There are total about 501-1000 people in our office.
2. how can we guarantee quality?
Always a pre-production sample before mass production;
Always final Inspection before shipment;
3.what can you buy from us?
Prepaid electricity meter,Prepaid water meter,Prepaid gas meter
4. why should you buy from us not from other suppliers?
We started to produce smart meter since 2006 with high quality control to make our product be the top class,our prepaid technology is proven by over 1,000,000 installations, We also supply schmatic designs and semi-finished products to other meter
5. what services can we provide?
Accepted Delivery Terms: FOB,CFR,CIF,EXW,FAS,FCA,DEQ;
Accepted Payment Currency:USD,EUR;
Accepted Payment Type: T/T,D/P D/A,MoneyGram,Credit Card,PayPal,Western Union,Cash,Escrow;
Language Spoken:English,Chinese,Spanish,Japanese,Portuguese,German,Arabic,French,Russian,Korean,Hindi,Italian