A Customer Interface Unit (CIU) is a device used in energy metering systems to facilitate communication between the energy meter and the end user. It provides real-time information about energy consumption, billing, and other relevant data, enabling better energy management and awareness for customers.
A CIU is a device that allows users to monitor their energy consumption, check credit status, and interact with their prepaid energy meter.
It communicates wirelessly via RF with the Main Control Unit (MCU) or through wired communication, depending on the model.
No, it has a built-in battery backup to function during power outages.
It displays energy registers, token messages, credit balance, instantaneous load, historical data, and the credit tokens entered.
LED/LCD indicators provide visual alerts for credit status and load connect/ disconnect conditions.
The 12-digit keypad is used to enter tokens, access meter functions via short codes, and navigate settings.
Yes, users can program alarm limits for consumption alerts.