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Water passes through the meter
The multi-jet mechanical measuring section records water consumption. The mechanical water meter remains the measurement reference.
Smart STS Prepaid Water Meter
See exactly how the VCW1000 manages prepaid water
A practical learning guide to the meter, its separate CIU, STS token operation, automatic valve control and optional LoRa smart-metering pathway.
STS prepaidSeparate CIUAutomatic valve controlLoRa capable
ModelVCW1000 (BSSF 15-CIP)
BrandVeryCo
01 / Understand the meter
Start with what the meter actually does
The VCW1000 combines multi-jet water measurement with STS prepaid operation and automatic valve control. A separate Customer Interface Unit (CIU) is used for token entry, balance and consumption queries, while LoRa can connect the meter to compatible DCU and AMI infrastructure for supported remote functions.
This page is designed to help property owners, installers and customers understand what happens from the moment water passes through the meter to the moment prepaid credit is checked, recharged and managed.
02 / How it works
Follow the water and the prepaid credit
Scroll through the process from measurement to recharge and optional smart management.
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The customer checks available credit
The paired CIU can display remaining water volume and other meter information without requiring the customer to access the meter directly.
03
A 20-digit STS token is entered
The customer uses the CIU keypad to enter a valid 20-digit STS credit token and submit the recharge to the paired meter.
04
The meter updates prepaid credit
Once an accepted token is processed, purchased water volume and remaining water volume can be queried from the CIU.
05
The valve controls water supply
The VCW1000 includes automatic valve control so the water supply can be managed according to the prepaid meter's operating state and configured system behaviour.
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Smart infrastructure can add remote management
Where the required infrastructure is installed and commissioned, LoRa can link the meter to a compatible DCU and onward AMI system for remote readings and supported valve-control functions.
01MeterMeasures consumption
→ 02CIUToken & queries
→ 03LoRaCommunication
→ 04DCU / AMIOptional smart layer
03 / Explore the functions
Learn what each part contributes
Function explained
Separate CIU
The LCD and keypad CIU gives the customer a convenient interface for recharge and meter queries.
04 / See the system
See the meter beyond the specification sheet
Use the real product and installation visuals to understand how the meter, customer interface and smart-metering pathway fit together.
Meet the CIU
The CIU is the customer's interaction point for supported token entry, balance enquiries and meter information.
Understand the smart-metering path
This visual supports the documented communication path shown in the technical reference below.
See the installation
Use the installation image to understand the physical context in which the meter is fitted and accessed.
05 / Where to use it
Match the meter to the property
A meter should be selected for its application, not simply because it is prepaid.
Rental properties
Useful where water usage needs to be allocated and recovered from individual occupants through a prepaid process.
Residential properties
Suitable for residential prepaid-water applications where the hydraulic and installation requirements are confirmed.
Complexes and sectional-title environments
Can form part of a structured multi-unit prepaid water solution when meters, vending and support are planned correctly.
Managed estates
Useful where property management requires prepaid water control with a pathway to connected meter management.
06 / Selection guide
Should you choose this meter?
Use the requirements below as a practical starting point, then confirm the site-specific technical requirements before installation.
Choose the VCW1000 when...
- You need STS prepaid water operation with a separate keypad CIU.
- Customers should be able to enter tokens and query balance away from the physical meter.
- Automatic valve control is required as part of the prepaid-water arrangement.
- The project may need a future or commissioned LoRa-to-DCU smart metering pathway.
Check these points before ordering
- Confirm pipe size, flow requirements, pressure and installation conditions before final selection.
- Confirm smart-platform, DCU and communication compatibility for the specific project.
- The quick guide states that buildings and concrete walls can reduce CIU communication distance.
- The manufacturer states that the product is not suitable for corrosive liquids.
07 / Technical reference
Key documented functions
This guide explains documented functions and selection considerations. Final product suitability must be confirmed against the project requirements and the current manufacturer documentation.
08 / Teaching gallery
Look closer at the meter
Browse additional product and field images. Select any image to view it larger.
09 / Questions
Common questions about VCW1000
Is the VCW1000 a prepaid water meter?
Yes. The manufacturer describes the VCW1000 (BSSF 15-CIP) as an STS-standard-compliant prepaid water meter using 20-digit token recharge through its CIU.
Does the customer enter the token on the meter itself?
The guide describes token entry through the separate Customer Interface Unit (CIU), which is paired to the water meter.
Can the VCW1000 be read remotely?
The meter can communicate by LoRa with a compatible data concentrator and onward AMI system for supported remote meter reading and water-supply management when the required infrastructure is installed and configured.
Can the CIU show previous consumption?
Yes. The documented short codes include water usage for the previous 12 months, along with remaining volume, purchased volume and other meter information.
Understand it. Select it. Install it correctly.
Ready to take the next step?
View the product listing or speak to EDM Solutions about the property, quantity, installation and smart-metering requirements.