STS Association
@sts.org.za
The STS Association, as the custodian of the STS prepayment metering technology standard was founded in 1997. The key operational objectives of the association are to maintain the necessary infrastructure; promote the technology internationally and further develop the standard to meet emerging international demands for additional functionality. The Association ensures interoperability between system components from different manufactures of prepayment meter and vending systems by accrediting and maintaining a list of test laboratories that ensure compliance to STS standards. The Association manages the availability of encrypted vending keys to manufacturing members via its key management centres, and ensures consistent use of manufacturer identity codes as well as meter serial numbers.
STS Association's Company Logos
STS Association's Brand Colors
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RGB
HSL
CMYK
#21C4F4
Bright Turquoise
33, 196, 244
194, 91, 54
86, 20, 0, 4
#FFFB9C
Witch Haze
255, 251, 156
58, 100, 81
0, 2, 39, 0
#163A69
Biscay
22, 58, 105
214, 65, 25
79, 45, 0, 59
About STS Association
STS Association is the leading global standard for the transfer of electricity and utility prepayment tokens. It ensures seamless interoperability between system components from various manufacturers. As a trusted and secure platform, STS Association offers a range of products and services to meet the needs of the industry.
The Standard Transfer Specification (STS) describes a secure message system that facilitates the transfer of information between a point-of-sale and a meter. Widely used in electricity metering and payment systems, STS Edition 2 is the latest specification that incorporates state-of-the-art cryptographic algorithms and modern smart metering technologies. To maintain certification, all products displaying the STS logo must undergo testing by STS accredited test houses.
For beginners, STS provides a comprehensive guide to leverage its features and benefits, including interoperability and advanced security. STS Association also offers informative videos to educate stakeholders about the TID rollover, technical training, and board updates. Additionally, manufacturers can obtain a unique four-digit numerical code, known as the Manufacturer Code, to facilitate compliance testing.
Join the association today to become a part of a vibrant community dedicated to shaping the future of the electricity and utility sector. Discover the benefits of STS and unlock new opportunities for your business
Brand industry
Computers Electronics and Technology
Company type
Nonprofit
Year founded
1997
Company size
11-50 employees
