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Dispenser specific token
Can only be generated by a vending device, which is authorized to vend to the intended meter range.
This means that tokens:
Can only be accepted by the meter, which it is intended for.
Cannot be modified after the tokens have been issued to the user.
Token for Meter #123
Itron - vending
system
Meter #
123
Meter #
456
Non-specific Token
These tokens are special tokens that are vended from vending authorities and have the following
characteristics:
Can be generated by any vending device, which is authorized to vend credits
Can be accepted by any STS meter
Can be used repeatedly on any STS meter.
Please see the STS User Guide for more information concerning the STS protocol.
Non-specificToken
Itron - vending
system
Meter #
123
Meter #
456
These tokens are mainly used to perform maintenance checks on meters. Examples are: ’Display Tariff
Index’ token and ‘Test display token’.