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Secure Liberty
100
A simple, secure and scalable metering solution,
designed for heat networks.
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Engineered to benefit both the consumer and heat network operator, Liberty
100 delivers usage information for community heating and payment options to
district and communal schemes, of any size.
Liberty 100 acts as a hub within the home, ensuring tamper detection and two-
way communication with the heat service provider.
Consumers benefit from a portable and fully functional in-home-display, Pipit
500, allowing them to monitor and control their energy costs.
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Provides usage
data and alerts
In-house or
outsourced
operation
Supports MBus
or pulse output
heat meters
Multiple ways
to top up
Robust and
reliable
Easy and speedy
install and
comissioning
Puts tenants
in control
No
maintenance
required
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Why choose Liberty
100?
Durable and dependable
» Thanks to its robust architecture, there’s no need for a wired network
between multiple systems in properties within the same development.
This means no single point of failure (SPOF). If one property experiences
problems, the others are protected.
» A simple wired connection to the energy meter, utilising open-protocol
MBus or pulse communications, ensures full data availability and enhanced
fraud detection.
» A multi-network roaming SIM covers a wider area and improves connectivity.
» In the unlikely case of a disturbance to Secure’s main communication
engine, a disaster recovery (DR) plan, will ensure you are connected within
the hour.
» Pipit 500 is fully compliant with smart metering industry standards.
Simple install and commission
» The solution is quick and easy to set up and test using a step-by-step
process featured on the device screen; ideal for high volume projects.
» Onsite power requirements are low, it requires a:
» fused spur socket outlet (unswitched) for Liberty Connect 100
» three-pin socket for Pipit 500.
» Suitable for new-build or retrofit projects.
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Hassle-free maintenance
» Wireless ZigBee communications connect Pipit 500 to Liberty Connect 100,
allowing flexibility when designing the layout within your property.
» Updates firmware remotely using over-the-air (OTA) programming.
» Pipit 500 can be replaced without the need for an engineer.
» Transferable protocol means no long-term contracts. You’ll always have the
freedom to choose the appropriate heating.
» Low operating costs, and no maintenance required.
» The solution also offers dual fuel capability when used in conjunction with
Secure’s smart electricity meters.
You are well informed
Our remote diagnostics provide you with real-time, on-demand tenant metering
data via Liberty Online, including:
» account balances
» cumulative register value (kWh) readings
» total credit added
» cost of monthly consumption
» monthly standing charge deduction
» differential temperature ( Δ T) and volume
Early fault detection enables a fast response
Notifications of any critical events occurring on-site are sent to you via email.
These include:
» tamper
» faults
» input of unauthorised vend codes
» exhausted credit
» unauthenticated attempts to access WAN or GPRS
» configuration changes in heat meter
» communication failure with heat meter.
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Convenient for tenants
» Pipit 500 has a small footprint and is both portable and wireless - easy to
move from one room to another.
» Global or individual messages sent to all or specific tenants can be viewed
via Pipit 500.
» Making payments couldn’t be easier:
» Flexible and virtually instant payment options: cash, retail outlets,
website, phone and text
» Real-time top ups
» In the case of WAN or GRPS disconnection, users can top up manually
» Each tenant can be switched remotely between pre-payment and credit
mode
» Emergency or friendly credit options available.
» In credit mode, users can view their current monthly spend in real time.
» Debt management options are available and can be tailored to suit the
individual tenant’s energy usage and financial needs.
Well secured means peace of mind
» Fully secure and encrypted:
» Internal Home Area Network (HAN) communication between Pipit 500
and Liberty Connect 100.
» General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) and Wide Area Network (WAN)
communication between the Liberty Connect 100 and external systems.
» ISO 27001 certification - the internationally re3cognised best-practice
framework for any information security management system (ISMS).
» Operators can manage their solution(s) via Liberty Online, an SSL-encrypted
website that also offers two-factor authentication for added security.
» Payments are transferred securely between Secure’s 24/7 back-office
solution and each meter.
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How it works?
The Liberty 100 offers utility grade PAYG/ Data Collection Systems for heat networks.
Each unit utilises a SIM card to ensure direct connectivity.
A separate in-home-display allows residents to monitor their energy and see their
remaining credit/bill. Depending on the mode of operation. PAYG or credit billing
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Secure Liberty 100
Billing Solutions
The Liberty 100 operates in either a PAYG or credit mode and can be remotely switched
between the two.
The Secure HES can be operated by Sycous, with our Mabdeck Software and Customer
Billing Services, making administration simple and cost effective. Access and operation
of their HES can be transferred across numerous service providers, providing an ideal
‘transferable protocol’ solution.
Customer Billing Services
Let us operate some, or all, of your
metering, PAYG and data collection
systems on your behalf.
Mabdeck Billing Software
Automatically generate bills to your
residents, operate PAYG solutions,
collect payments, manage debt, report
on your operations and give your
consumers online and mobile App
access to their accounts.
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Technical
Specifications
Liberty Connect 100
Mechanical Features Mechanical Description
Dimensions (L x W x H) 145 x 155 x 46 mm
Weight 0.55 kg (±0.05) approx.
Sealing Provisions 2 seals on the rear and 1 seal on the
terminal block cover
Display » 150 Segment Transflective STN LCD
with backlight
» 10 alphanumeric characters (9 mm
high and 2.4 mm wide) with icons
» Display visibility angles - 15 degrees
from all sides
» Display operating temperature range
from -25°C to +55°C
Keypad 12 keys, silicone rubber material
Electrical Features Electrical Description
Rated voltage 230 V AC, + 30% and -20%
Frequency 50 Hz ± 5%
Relay input voltage 12V DC / 24V DC / 110V AC / 230 V AC
Maximum 26V DC / 250V AC
Relay input/output current rating 2A maximum
Other Features Other Description
Power source Mains supply
Life expectancy 10 years
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RoHS 2002/95/EC restriction of the use of
hazardous substances
WEEE 2012/19/EU Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment Directive
Battery directive 2006/66/EC Regulates the manufacture
and disposal of batteries in the European
Union
Communication Features Communication Description
Pulse input
Supply 4.5V DC maximum
Type Potential Free Contact (Open collector) -
OB type
Pulse width 20 ms to 800 ms
Electrical isolation 3 kV
Wired M-Bus
(supports single
slave)
Supply 36V DC
Load 20 mA
Electrical isolation 3 kV
Environmental Features Environmental Description
Operating temperature -25°C to +55°C
Storage temperature -25°C to +70°C
Operating humidity Up to 95% non-condensing
Compliance Features Compliance Description
Wired M-Bus EN 13757-2 Physical and link layer
(Master) EN 13757-3 Application layer
(Master)
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Pipit 500
Features Description
Dimension 115 x 80 40 mm
Weight 0.2 kg approx.
Power consumption < 0.6 W
Display area 76 x 40 mm
Display resolution 240 x 128 pixels
Touchscreen Resistive type
Material Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) /
Polycarbonate Flame Retardant (PCFR)
Colour White
Replaceable battery A pair of AAA alkaline non-rechargeable
batteries
Memory size 2 MB
Operating temperature 0°C to +50°C
Storage temperature -20°C to +70°C
Relative humidity 0 to 95%
Ingress protection IP40
Operating life Greater than 5 years
Sycous Limited is registered in
England and Wales.
Company Number 08836039.
Registered Address: New York
House, 1 Harper Street, Leeds,
LS2 7EA
Want to
know more?
Contact our team on +44 (0) 113 3604 776 or
email info@sycous.com .
Visit sycous.com to learn more about our
innovative metering, remote data collection and
billing solutions.