In the previous article, we presented the latest achievements of the multi jet water meter. This week, we will shift our focus to the STS series water meters.
With the accelerated urbanization process in African countries, water management is facing challenges such as uneven water supply, difficulties in water fee collection, and water resource wastage.
Improving water utility operational efficiency, ensuring water fee recovery, and reducing non-revenue water have become urgent issues to address.
After conducting in-depth research on water usage habits, water supply conditions, geographical and climatic environments, and the current pain points of management authorities in Africa.
S.H.Meters has specifically developed STS prepaid water meters and STS ultrasonic water meters tailored for the African market.
STS Prepaid Water Meter
Features:
- Pay First, Use Later: Users recharge before using water, effectively solving the long-standing challenge of collecting water fees.
- Battery life: Battery lifespan ≥ 6 years, supports frequent recharging and valve operations, requires low maintenance.
- STS Token Recharge: The prepaid water meter uses STS Token technology, allowing recharges to be completed even in unstable or offline network conditions.
- Multiple Alarm Functions: Low-voltage, magnetic interference, cover removal, meter movement, low balance, overdraft, and abnormal flow alarms ensure safe and reliable water management.
STS Prepaid Water Meter Sales Management Platform
The STS Prepaid Water Meter Sales Management Platform is an integrated management system specifically designed for STS water meters. It combines user management and water sales on one platform, aiming to provide efficient and convenient management and service experiences for water utilities and users in Africa.
The platform mainly consists of two core modules: the User Center and the Sales System. Each module supports flexible configuration based on user needs, adapting to different business scenarios.
- User Center: Supports functions such as managing water meters, assigning roles and permissions, regional operations, and employee management.
- Sales System: Enables quick customer queries and recharge, flexible adjustment of water prices and tax rates, and the setting of low balance alarms, maximum overdraft, and credit limits. If the water meter is tampered with, the platform supports clearing tamper records and restoring the meter to normal operation.
Through S.H.Meters' prepaid water meter solution, African water utilities can not only effectively improve water fee collection rates but also achieve more efficient and transparent operations through the Water Meter Sales Management Platform.
In addition to meeting the prepayment management requirements, S.H.Meters has also launched the STS ultrasonic water meter for regions that require higher measurement accuracy. While maintaining the prepayment functionality, it further enhances the precision of measurements.
STS Ultrasonic Water Meter
Features
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Support LoRa+LoRaWAN dual communication.
- High-precision Measurement: With measurement accuracy reaching R250/R400, it ensures accurate metering even under low-flow conditions, thereby reducing non-revenue water.
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Long Lifespan: With no mechanical wear parts, the service life is ≥6 years, reducing maintenance rates and replacement costs.
From basic prepayment management to high-precision metering, S.H.Meters offers comprehensive solutions for water utilities in Africa, utilizing advanced technology and reliable products to enhance billing efficiency and optimize operational management.
We look forward to engaging in in-depth discussions with water managers, community leaders, and industry partners at the 23rd AFAWASA exhibition in 2026 to explore the most suitable water solutions for the African continent, ensuring that every drop of water is accurately measured, rationally used, and effectively managed.