Prepaid Meter Installation in Hyderabad | Global Technology - Global Technology – One Stop Solution for Home Services Key Specifications – Prepaid Meter Installation in Hyderabad Overview Global Technology is Hyderabad’s trusted name for professional prepaid meter installation for homes, apartments, hostels, commercial buildings, and industrial units. We specialize in safe, accurate, and government-approved energy management systems that help property owners and tenants monitor and control power usage in real time. Our expert technicians handle end-to-end prepaid meter installation — from supply, wiring, calibration, and testing to customer handover — ensuring reliability, transparency, and long-term performance. Whether you manage a single flat or an entire gated community, our prepaid metering solutions simplify billing and eliminate disputes. 1. Introduction to Prepaid Metering Prepaid energy meters allow users to pay for electricity before usage, similar to mobile recharges. Consumers can monitor consumption through digital displays or mobile apps, helping control electricity bills and avoid unwanted power cuts due to unpaid dues. Global Technology’s installation process integrates smart meters with automated billing systems, enabling both single-phase and three-phase connections with accuracy and safety. 2. Key Technical Specifications Below are the detailed technical and performance features we follow during prepaid meter installations: Meter Type: Single-Phase / Three-Phase Smart Prepaid Energy Meters. Voltage Rating: 230V AC ±20% (Single Phase) / 415V AC ±20% (Three Phase). Current Rating: 5(30)A, 10(60)A, 20(100)A as per load requirement. Frequency: 50 Hz nominal. Accuracy Class: Class 1.0 / Class 0.5S as per IS 13779 & IS 16444 standards. Display Type: Backlit LCD digital display with kWh, balance, load, and tamper info. Communication Protocol: DLMS / RS-485 / RF / GSM / GPRS / NB-IoT compatible. Recharge Modes: Smart card, web portal, or mobile app recharge. Load Limiter: Programmable load limit to prevent overload. Tamper Detection: Alerts for neutral disturbance, magnetic interference, cover open, etc. Data Storage: Non-volatile memory; stores 35+ days of load profile. Data Retention: Minimum 10 years without power. Operating Temperature: -10°C to +55°C. Ingress Protection: IP54/IP65 rated for indoor/outdoor safety. Mounting: Wall / Panel / DIN-rail mountable design. Real-Time Clock: Battery-backed RTC with ±1 second/day accuracy. Power Supply: Internal SMPS with wide voltage tolerance. Surge Protection: Withstand 6 kV line surges as per IEC standards. Display Parameters: kWh, kVAh, PF, Current, Voltage, Balance Units, Tariff Rate. Billing Parameters: Time-of-use tariff support, step tariff, and energy balance alerts. Disconnection Feature: Automatic supply cut-off when credit reaches zero. Auto-Reconnect: Restores power once recharge is successful. Recharge Confirmation: Audible tone + display confirmation message. Token Encryption: 16-digit secure encryption as per STS (Standard Transfer Specification). Event Logging: Tamper logs, power on/off logs, recharge logs. Communication Security: AES 128/256-bit data encryption. Meter Enclosure: Flame-retardant polycarbonate casing. Isolation: Double insulation for safety. Internal Wiring: IS-standard copper wires for main connections. Earthing: Dual earthing as per IE rules. Overload Handling: MCB or MCCB integrated circuit breaker. Neutral Link: Proper neutral termination with labeled identification. Cable Size: Selected as per load and meter rating. Voltage Drop: Kept under permissible limits (<2%). Labeling: Circuit labeling for easy identification. Calibration: Factory-calibrated and tested meters. Power Factor: Maintained above 0.9 through balanced wiring. Energy Accuracy: ±1% under full load. Phase Sequence: Correct phase identification and alignment. Installation Type: Concealed or surface-mounted as per site layout. 3. Installation Process (Step-by-Step) Site Inspection: Our experts visit the site to assess load, wiring, and DB panel. Load Calculation: Determine total connected load and choose suitable meter rating. Material Preparation: Use only branded wires, connectors, and conduits. Safety Shutdown: Main power isolated during installation. Mounting: Meter fixed firmly on non-conductive base or wall panel. Main Wiring: Proper connection between supply line, load side, and neutral link. Earthing: Checked and verified before energizing the circuit. MCB Installation: Connected for overload and short-circuit protection. Wiring Labeling: Every wire tagged for easy maintenance. Testing: Load, voltage, and communication tested with calibrated tools. System Integration: Linked with backend software / mobile app. Recharge Demo: Customer trained on recharge process. Documentation: Meter number, serial, installation date recorded. Quality Check: Verified by senior technician before handover. Final Handover: Supply restored and usage monitored. 4. S Key specification