VersionR and R+

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Overview

The VersionR is a range of prepayment energy devices that are simple to install and operate.

They provide the complete cost effective and comprehensive solution for scheme owners and operators.

A modern, stylish design, with a backlit display showing the credit position, in £ and p, allows users to easily monitor their account status.

Designed to be easy to use in the real world, the VersionR packs a high specification with an exceptionally attractive purchase price.

Some of the key features and benefits of the VersionR and VersionR+ include:

• Back-lit, multi-function display
• Low operating costs 
• No prepayment cards 
• Multiple customer top-up facilities
• Use of the Pay Point network with over 27,000 outlets 
• 24/7 automated telephone payment and service facility

Description

The VersionR specification has been designed and developed by people who understand the requirements of prepayment devices. Features such as dedicated "Hot-keys" that allow users’ direct access to the most frequently used commands – the adding credit screen and emergency credit (if available) - are typical of the comprehensive design of the VersionR units.

The VersionR offers a 2-part tariff which includes for a daily standing charge as well as a unit rate. With operator definable "Emergency Credit" and/or the use of "social cut-off" abatement (operator definable hours when users will not be ‘switched-off’ if their credit runs out) which includes Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years’ Day, allows scheme owners and managers flexibility in the services they wish to provide to their customers. With a visual low credit warning, VersionR prepayment devices remind the user that they should promptly add additional credit to avoid cessation of supplies.

All Customer interactions are through a "hard" or real keypad with built in "hot keys" allowing users direct access to the functionality they need. Additional information such as meter reading, current tariff and operational setting can be viewed on the multi-function display.

Purchased credits are added using a security encrypted PIN. Encryption and built-in security (tamper detection) help reduce fraud and improve scheme financial performance. The units connect to either the MBus or pulsed output from a heat (energy) meter which will deduct a prescribed amount of credit from the users "account balance".

The Version R range have been featured online and in the Housing Association Magazine.

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The VersionR+

The VersionR+ adds wireless communications to the standard VersionR unit. Using the GSM mobile network, direct communication to each unit allows for purchased credits to be added directly to the users unit. Meter reading and system operational data can be read back to monitor the performance and integrity of the prepayment energy meters.

Key Prepayment Features

Key Prepayment Features	Version R	Version R+
No prepayment cards
Multiple customer top-up facilities
Accepts Pulse and MBus inputs
Discretionary "Crisis" top-up facilit
2-Part tariff (unit rate and daily standing charge)
Emergency credit facility (definable values)
Social cut-off abatement (definable periods, plus Xmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year’s)
"Low-credit" warning indication
Tamper detection with visible indication
Void setting feature
Back-lit, multi-function display
Tariffs input with credit PIN
Key-pad input (all inputs are encrypted to prevent fraud)
Easy retro-fit into legacy systems
Low operating cost
Wireless communication directly to and from the unit
Credit added directly over air
System audit of key operational data (MBus meter installations only)
Tamper alerts
Over-air update functionality

Customer Top-Up Provisions	Version R	Version R+
Use of the Pay Point network of 27,000+ outlets
"Online" using dedicated portal
24/7 automated telephone payment and service facility
Bank Standing Order etc

Device Features

Key Device Features	Version R	Version R+
Main powered supply at 230 V ± 10%, 50 Hz
One relay which opens upon expiry of credit
Unit accepts one pulsed input or one MBus input
Commissioning and set-up menu
Meter Reading displayed on the unit (MBus Installations)
PPU to retain PIN transaction history
Battery back-up  of key data
230V output from the PPU
Programmed Void setting for scheme operator
Operator defined “emergency or stand-by credit” and/or Social cut-off abatement
Standing charge taken in 1/10th across the day to avoid "sudden disconnection"
Tamper alert with visual notification (Red LED light on the front of the unit)
ENE3 code for sustainable home compliant display
Remote mode change and resetting of units
System audit function
Remote meter reading and system status
Over-air update functionality

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