BEC23 Technical Manual
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Section 14 : Technical Specifications
Voltage Range
220-240VAC (phase voltage) -20% +15%
Additional voltage ranges available on request
Supply Frequency
50 Hz ± 2%
Additional frequency ranges available on request
Current Ratings
BEC23PL
Maximum current (I
max
) 80 A
Base current (I
b
) 5 A
Minimum current (0,005 I
b
) 0,025 A
BEC23PE
Maximum current (I
max
) 20 A
Base current (I
b
) 5 A
Minimum current (0,005 I
b
) 0,025 A
Supply Burden
Nominally 1.2W & 9.5VA
Disconnection
BEC23PL
100 Amp, single pole bi-stable load
switch
BEC23PE
20 Amp, double pole circuit breaker
Accuracy
Class 2 meter in accordance with IEC 62053-21
Maintained throughout life cycle of product
Over Voltage Rating
420VAC for up to 48 hours
Short Circuit Rating
BEC23PL
Short-circuit current 3kA
BEC23PE
Short-circuit current 2.5kA
Environmental
Operating temperature: -10°C to +55°C
Storage temperature: -25°C to +70°C
Humidity: 95% non-condensing
Degree of protection IP51
Customer Displayed
Information
Status of incoming supply
Available credit
Disconnection status (BEC23PL)
Low credit warning
Token accept/reject
Consumption rate LED
Last 10 STS tokens entered
Meter status register
Decryption Algorithm
Credit is transferred using a 20 digit token entered on the keypad
The credit is transferred in kWh
Meter specific credit tokens
Management and engineering tokens
STS Compliant (Standard Transfer Specification)
Installation
Meter utilises standard wallbase
Easy installation, two fixing screws
Two sacrificial security seals and 2 wall base seals
Stainless steel wire and ferrule seal (optional extra)
Functional Product
Components
Electricity measurement circuit
Consumer electricity supply disconnect
Tamper detection circuit (optional)
LCD consumer display interface
Lightning protection (on the wallbase)
Keypad customer interface
Autonomous earth leakage circuit (BEC23PE)
Other Functions
Rear entry direct probe port
Optical reader to check meter accuracy
Comprehensive earth leakage protection (BEC23PE)
