Updating your prepaid meter typically involves a straightforward process of entering specific key change tokens directly into your meter. This update is crucial for the continued functionality of your meter, especially during widespread system upgrades.
Understanding Prepaid Meter Updates
Prepaid electricity meters periodically require updates to ensure they remain compatible with the vending systems. These updates often involve what are known as "key change tokens" or "recode tokens," which reconfigure your meter for future electricity purchases.
Step-by-Step Guide to Updating Your Prepaid Meter
To update your prepaid meter, you will need to obtain and enter two specific tokens. Follow these steps carefully:
1. Obtaining Key Change Tokens
The first step is to acquire the necessary key change tokens. These are not standard electricity tokens; they are unique recode tokens specifically for the update process.
- Legitimate Vendors: Obtain these two key change tokens from a legitimate prepaid electricity vendor.
- Accessible Sources: This includes various channels such as banking apps, online platforms, and other similar value-added service resellers where you typically purchase electricity.
2. Entering the Tokens into Your Meter
Once you have both 20-digit recode tokens, you will need to enter them into your prepaid meter in a specific order.
- Enter the First Token: Carefully input the first 20-digit recode token into your prepaid meter.
- Wait for Acceptance: After entering the first token, wait for your meter to process and accept it. The meter usually displays a message or changes its display to indicate acceptance.
- Enter the Second Token: Once the first token is accepted, proceed to enter the second 20-digit recode token.
- Wait for Acceptance Again: Similar to the first token, wait for the meter to process and accept the second token.
After both tokens have been successfully entered and accepted by your meter, the update process is complete. Your prepaid meter should now be updated and ready for future electricity token purchases.
