The Reason Why Smart Meters In Student Dormitories No Longer Use Ic Cards

For prepaid single phase wifi energy meter cards used in university dormitories, non-IC card solutions are now widely being adopted. Traditional IC card meters require users to insert a card to top up their balance before electricity can be used. This process is inconvenient for both dormitory management and student use.

Many modern 3 phase smart energy meter use built-in microcontrollers and remote communication or network systems to achieve functions such as recharging, power reading, power outage control, and balance reminders, without the need for physical IC cards. In this way, top-up and power activation can be completed through a backend system or mobile device.