RETROKIT
ELECTRONIC CONTROLLED PRE-PAYMENT CONTROL MODULE FOR GAS METERS
Retrokit series pre-payment module is the latest technology shut-off valve which was developed to
convert diaphram, rotary and turbine type gas meters to the prepaid system. Retrokit can be used with
any meter size and brand. It has the compact design and it can be mounted on the output of gas meter
as flanged or threaded. Meter index can be read digitally by virtue of its LCD screen.
Features and Benefits
- Eliminates the collection problems of subscribers who overconsume without regular payments. This, in fact, will reduce the revenue losses of utilities/gas distribution companies.
- Faster return on investment since the revenue is collected in advance
- Retrokit eliminates both meter reading personnel and vehicle costs. Gas utilities/distribution companies will also reduce revenue losses arising from meter reading personnal errors
- End user controls consumption & debt
- Multi-channel vending option gives the end users flexibility, increasing customer satisfaction
- If required, it can be produced as Pre-paid GPRS and Pre-paid RF.
- If requested, it can be converted to a post-prepayment system on the site.
- It keeps the last 12 months' consumption data
- Encrypted data transmission enables the safety/security of the customer's consumption data.
- Retrokit is compatible with Itron Eclipse Enterprise Edition.
| Definitions | Retrokit 0 | Retrokit-Uno | Retrokit 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valve Type | Ball | Cam mechanism, spring loaded stop valve | Cam mechanism, double clack system, stop valve |
| Operation Voltage Range | 3Vdc - 4Vdc | ||
| Nominal Voltage | 3,6 Vdc | ||
| Body Material | Brass (CUZn40Pb2) | Aliminium+GGG40 | GGG40 |
| Connection Size | DN25-DN50 Threaded | DN25-DN50 Threaded | DN100 - Flanged |
| Meter Range Used | G4, G6, G10...G40 | 10......G40 | G65......G250 |
| Cam - Stem Mechanism | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | |
| Max. Pressure Loss | 2mbar | 3mbar | |
| Battery Life | Minimum 10 years battery life time; based on once a week turn on/ shut off valve operation and as well as once a day smart card transaction. | ||
| Communication | Smart Card; options are Pre-paid GPRS, Pre-paid RF, LoRa, NB-IoT | ||
| LCD | LCD 10 digits / Alphanumeric Display | ||
| IP Protection Class | IP 54 | ||
| Pressure Class | MOP1 | ||
| Electronics | ATEX (Ex II3G Ex ic II A T5 Gc) | ATEX (Ex II3G Ex ic II A T5 Gc) | Can be obtained if requested |
RETROKIT-BTU
ELECTRONIC CONTROLLED PRE-PAYMENT MODULE FOR BTU
Retrokit series pre-payment module is the latest technology shut-off valve which was developed to
convert BTU meters to the prepaid system. Retrokit can be used with any meter size and brand. it has
the compact design and it can be mounted on the output of BTU meter. Meter index can be read digitally
by virtue of its LCD screen. While the valve is attached to the output of the BTU meter, the Control Unit
can be mounted at a distance of 5 meters, tracking consumption, tracking credit and card transactions
(loading credit, service operations) can be easily performed on the LCD screen.
Features and Benefits
- Eliminates the collection problems of subscribers who overconsume without regular payments. This, in fact, will reduce the revenue losses of utilities/gas distribution companies.
- Faster return on investment since the revenue is collected in advance
- Retrokit BTU eliminates both meter reading personnel and vehicle costs. Utilities also reduce revenue losses arise due to errors done by meter reading personnel
- Retrokit BTU eliminates the cost such as meter reading personnel and vehicle costs
- End user controls consumption & debt.
- Mullti-channel venging option gives flexibility to end users which in fact increases customer-satisfaction
- If required, it can be produced as Pre-paid GPRS.
- If requested, it can be converted to non-prepayment system on the site.
- It keeps the last 12 months consumption data.
- Encrypted data transmission enables the safety/security of the custormers consumption data.
- BTUs with pulse output can be used as prepaid, BTUs read with mbus can be used as post-paid controlled with PayAsYouGo.
| Definitions | Retrokit BTU | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Valve Type | Ball | Hydraulic Valve | |
| Operation Voltage Range | 3Vdc - 4Vdc | ||
| Nominal Voltage | 3,6 Vdc | ||
| Body Material | Brass (CUZn40Pb2) | GGG40 | |
| Connection Size | DN20 ,25 ,32 ,40 | DN 50 , 80 , 100 , 125 , 150 | |
| Cable | 3 Meter, 5 Meter optional | ||
| Max Pressure Loss | 2mbar | 3mbar | |
| Battery Life | Minimum 10 years battery life time; based on once a week turn on | ||
| Communicaion | Smart Card. Opt onal: GPRS, RF, LoRa, NB-IoT | ||
| LCD | LCD 10 digits / Alphanumeric Display | ||
| IP Protection Class | IP 54 | ||
| Protection Class | 16 Bar | ||
