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Works exactly on the same principle as a Mobile Phone Top Up

Frequently Asked Questions
Q1 - Can credits be purchased only through the Paypoint Network ?
A1 – Yes Paypoint is a well established provider of Utility Services – has lots of local outlets and can
provide an Internet payment facility http://www.paypoint.co.uk/locator.aspx Paypoint is the
sole provider for the consumer.

Q2 – Who pays the Landlord / Operator ?
A2 - Paypoint pay direct to the landlord operator

Q3 - What happens if the tenant runs out of credit in between ?
A3 - The Landlord/Operator can add credits to the meter via there automatic meter reading system

Q4 – How does the Landlord/Operator know what credits have been added to the meter and if
any tenant isn’t paying.?
A4 - Paypoint list payments plus the Landlord/Operator has a automatic meter reading system which forms
part of the system equipment, and check individual or all readings.

Q5 - How do I know the Utility Meters supplied are reading correctly ?
A5 – All utility meters manufactured by meters uk Ltd are to known International Standards such as
ISOEN 1434 – Heat ISOEN 1436 Electric ISOEN 1359 Gas ISOEN 4064 Water and have International and UK Accreditations - All meters are issued with a Calibration Certificate free of charge.

Q6 – What happens when the credit on the meter runs out ?
A6 – A Emergency Credit facility on the meter (press the buttons) will give a small credit which is recovered
next time the meter is credited

Q7 – What happens when the Emergency Credit runs out ?
A7 - A valve or switch device cuts the utility(s) being supplied

Q8 – What charges are made by meters uk Ltd to operate the system ?
A8 – Dependent on volume of transactions – A small percentage charge

Q9 – How is the mbus system connected in building(s) ?
A9 – The mbus system is hard wired with small twisted pair cabling ( bell wire) – it is connected into a M Bus
Master/Data Collector – the M Bus Master can connect up to 250 meters

Q10 – The Automatic Meter Reading System provided what does that do ?
A10 – The AMR is provided on a Netbook/Laptop Computer already set up and programmed
The Operator can : - Read a Single Meter – Read Mutiple Meters – Program Meter Reads
Disconnect the Prepayment Meter Function – Create Credit Billing Function – Check that prepayment
Consumers are not tampering