ZESA Prepaid Meter Codes: Current Codes

If you use a ZESA prepaid meter for your utility management, it is important that you know their codes to enable you to perform some functions on your meter with ease.

ZESA prepaid meter codes are a combination of numbers, sometimes alphanumeric, that perform a specific function when entered into a prepaid meter. 

Currently, the Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (ZESA) gives out different brands of prepaid meters to Zimbabweans to enable them to manage their energy consumption judiciously. 

Since ZESA gives out different prepaid meter brands to users, each of the brands has its  own code. This means that the code that someone using the Hexing prepaid meter brand uses to check the meter number will be entirely different for another consumer using the Itron prepaid meter brand. 

So, if you are using a ZESA prepaid meter and you want to know the codes, it is best to know your prepaid meter brand first to enable you to choose the corresponding code that aligns with the function you want to perform.

ZESA Prepaid Meter Codes

The ZESA prepaid meter codes are used to perform different functions, such as checking the meter number, tariff index, and credit balance, among others. However, these codes are brand-specific, which means that each prepaid meter brand used in Zimbabwe has a particular code that you can use to operate it. The table below summarizes the ZESA prepaid meter codes for different popular prepaid meter brands, with their functions attached. 

Function	Hexing	Itron	Landis & Gyr	Inhemeter(Old Version)	Inhemeter (New Version)
Meter number	804	100	000	000	4200
Total energy used so far	800	079	i006	081	E820
Yesterday’s energy consumption	813	080	i007	082	E8201
Current 30-day consumption	800	081	i008	001	1590
Energy used in last month	820	082	i009	024	1591
Meter status	807	004	i031	013/014	C51
Turn off alarm	812	90	–	–	–
Tariff index	809	–	i058	–	–
Instantaneous power	808	–	i001	–	–
Credit balance	801	47	i002	–	–
last token number	830	54	i055	–	–
last recharge amount	817	–	i056	–	–

How to use ZESA Prepaid Meter Codes

To use ZESA prepaid meter codes to perform a specific function, you’ll need to know the brand of prepaid meter that you are using. Once you identify your prepaid meter brand, follow the steps below to use the code to carry out any function of your choice. 

• Go to your ZESA prepaid meter customer interface unit (CIU, i.e., keypad)
• Connect it to stable power source
• Choose the code that is suitable for the function you want to perform
• Press the code into the CIU
• After entering the code, tap on the ‘’Enter’’ button and the result for the function will be displayed on the screen.

How to Check Balance on ZESA Prepaid Meter

Checking your ZESA prepaid meter balance is simple. However, the code that you can use to check it is dependent on your meter brand. Each brand has a particular code for checking the meter balance. They are beow:

For the Hexing prepaid meter brand, the code for checking balance is ‘’801’’, and for the Itron prepaid meter, the code that you can use to check your meter balance is ‘’47’’, while for those using the Landis & Gyr prepaid meter brand, they can check their balance using  ‘’i002’’.

Conclusion

Knowing the specific ZESA prepaid meter codes for your meter brand is crucial for managing your electricity efficiently. These codes allow you to easily check your balance, monitor energy consumption, and perform other essential tasks without hassle. Each brand has its unique set of codes, so it’s important to be familiar with yours to avoid confusion. With a clear understanding of how to use these codes, you’ll stay on top of your energy usage and make the most out of the prepaid system. Managing your electricity doesn’t have to be complicated—just know your meter, use the right code, and you’re good to go.