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Front Panel Layout
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Cashpower Gem Lite
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User Guide
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Front Panel Layout
Figure 1: The Cashpower Gem Lite Prepayment Meter
2.1
Keypad
The 12-key keypad enables the entry of tokens and the accessing of various information functions.
Key-presses are acknowledged with an audible beep.
2.2
Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
The LCD normally displays remaining credit but also displays the scrolling in of keypad entries and
viewing of various information functions.
2.3
Rate of Consumption Indicator (Rate LED)
A red rate of consumption LED provides a visual indication of instantaneous power consumption.
Its main function is to give a visible indication of energy usage i.e. a fast
flash rate signifies high usage. The rate LED is also a reference output and
can be used to verify the metrological accuracy.
LCD Displ
a
y
The display consists of three
functional blocks, a 7 digit
numerical display, various
pictograms (such as credit
wedge and alarm indicator) and
pointers, which point to
pictograms on the membrane
Back-space key
Allows back space to correct
number entered
Information Key
Entering information mode enables
access to the meter parameters,
refer to meter register codes in this
document
Rate of Consumption
Indicator
This displays the rate of electricity
consumption. A fast flash indicates
high usage while a slow flash
indicates low usage
Keypad
Used for entering the
prepayment token as well as
accessing various meter
parameters
Sealing Screw
Use standard utility sealing wires
Terminal cover
Normally supplied with a long
terminal cover
Display Pictograms
Language independent
pictograms below the LCD
display
