I have recently purchased an SHS-200 Controller. This is a device that would I guess nomrally be used in a PAYG situation but according to the documentation supposedly the unit can be used without any activation code however I am being prompted for one. I have seen a few other owners with the same issue so I'm hoping there is a one time generic or hardware based unlock code availalble.
from the manual
"7.1. General The SHS 200 is a pay-as-you-go (PAYGo) enabled device. It allows end-users to digitally pay for energy through a pre-paid "rent-to-own" model. 1. The end-user pays energy to their distributors for a definite period of time (e.g. 30 days); 2. An activation token is sent by SMS to the end-user; 3. The end-user enters the activation token on the keypad of the SHS; 4. The SHS is unlocked (active DC outputs) and can be used until time credited is spent. Payments are usually done by mobile money or cash transfer to avoid cash collection and to allow automated processing. A PAYGo software platform enables distributors to generate and send activation tokens according to customer payments.
It is also possible to use the SHS 200 without the PAYGo function. The device is simply active forever and does not require any token to be unlocked."
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