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Panel meter. Voltmeter, ammeter etc.

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TL;DR

  • Panel voltmeter combines voltmeter, ammeter, resistance measurement, and a five-position battery charge indicator in one small panel meter.
  • The backlight turns on with a brief SET press, and a 3-second SET press lets the discharge and charge thresholds be customized for each cell or pack.
  • Operating voltage is 2.8-30V, current measurement is 0-10A, resistance measurement is 0-999Ω, and measurement accuracy is 2%.
  • Without backlight it draws about 65uA at 12V, rising to 480uA with backlight enabled, and the display is split into four sections.
  • The store listing shows a version without a housing, while the physical unit arrives with a panel enclosure; the English manual also raises some reservations.
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Hello today, my first review in this section. Panel voltmeter visible above.
I decided to present an interesting voltmeter, ammeter, charge indicator and resistance measurement. All in one small device.
The manufacturer named them in the PZEM-005 manual. Although it is different in the description of the store.

In this code it is defined a bit differently. But on the other hand, there's a bigger description.

The device itself comes with a fairly solid manual in two languages. I do not comment on the Chinese version, but I have some reservations about EN.
Device bought here.

Li-ion 18650 lithium battery Capacity Current Voltage Detector tester meter LCD-Y122
http://s.aliexpress.com/JN36BR7B?fromSns

As you can see, the store shows the version without the housing, while the physical device comes with a panel housing.
I took off the back cover to have a complete set in one shot.
And this is the instruction.

Normally, after connecting the power supply, the indicator is not illuminated and consumes at 12V about 65uA. After switching on the backlight, the power consumption increases to 480uA.

This is what it looks like without backlight,

And so with.
To turn on the backlight, just press the set button briefly.
As you can see, the screen is divided into 4 parts. We have a quite accurate voltmeter and ammeter for this resistance measurement and a five-position indicator of the remaining amount of energy in the battery. Which is freely customizable.
After pressing the set button for three seconds, you can set the voltage at which the indicator shows the discharged battery and at which it is charged.

So it can be adapted to each cell and battery pack. Of course, in the measuring range.

From the technical data:
Operating voltage range 2.8-30V
Current measurement range 0-10A
Resistance measurement 0-999?
To be more precise, it has been divided into 3 ranges.
And energy measurement every 20% (five lines), which, as I wrote, can be freely set. In the range of 2.8-29.9V
Measurement accuracy 2%

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Comments

george2002 19 Feb 2018 00:46

A nice thing, only the whole price is missing in PLN / $ and the link :) [Read more]

kkknc 19 Feb 2018 01:03

I miss what you are. ;) Everything is there to see. After all, the link has been inserted. Between the 2nd and 3rd photos. [Read more]

SylwekK 19 Feb 2018 11:03

Not that I'm picking on, because this is your first review as you write, but as the main photo there should be something more relevant to the topic than the packaging, from which nothing comes out... [Read more]

kkknc 19 Feb 2018 11:45

You know first there is the packaging ...... And I started with that, that's the style. What to do. ;) And beautiful and nice photos are in the link. Even a Chinese court for copyright would probably... [Read more]

SylwekK 19 Feb 2018 12:02

Style with style, but now imagine 20 entries in sequence and each one puts a photo box at the beginning ... Now quickly find among all the articles, for example the one you read a few days ago and want... [Read more]

kkknc 19 Feb 2018 12:39

Buddy, I'm not angry because there's nothing to ask for. If someone can reasonably explain their point, why not. A real virtue ... I can put something in there at the beginning. You're we... [Read more]

xamrex 19 Feb 2018 13:10

I wonder what the parameters of such a miracle really look like .. I would argue with that 2% accuracy I also read at the auction: Resolution: when the resistance is less than 10 ?, the resolution is... [Read more]

kkknc 19 Feb 2018 13:19

It is sometimes the spread of a given series or range. I did the measurements with a separate meter quite well. At this resolution, the measurement is rounded, but correct. So there is nothing to pick... [Read more]

Anonymous 19 Feb 2018 14:10

In fact, it's just a measure of package voltage and receiver current / resistance. It lacks the measurement of the internal resistance of the cell. I don't see any security circuits in the h... [Read more]

kkknc 19 Feb 2018 14:15

In this money, he would be surprised, and it would be a big surprise. [Read more]

FAQ

TL;DR: Panel meter PZEM-005 covers 2.8–30 V and 0–10 A with tested 2 % accuracy; “works surprisingly well” [Elektroda, kkknc, post #17047295] It adds programmable 5-level battery gauge, draws only 65 µA idle, but lacks protection circuitry [Elektroda, Anonymous, post #17048294]

Why it matters: It gives hobbyists a one-chip way to watch voltage, current, resistance and charge on low-power packs.

Quick Facts

• Operating range: 2.8–30 V DC [Elektroda, kkknc, post #17047295] • Current range: 0–10 A continuous [Elektroda, kkknc, post #17047295] • Resistance display: 0–999 Ω; 0.01 Ω resolution below 10 Ω [AliExpress product page] • Idle draw: 65 µA; back-light draw: 480 µA @ 12 V [Elektroda, kkknc, post #17047295] • Typical cost: US $6–8 with housing [AliExpress, 2024]

What measurements does the PZEM-005 combine?

It reports pack voltage, load or charge current, load resistance and a five-segment SOC bar that you can set [Elektroda, kkknc, post #17047295]

What voltage and current ranges are supported?

The meter reads 2.8–30 V DC and 0–10 A continuous. Readings disappear below 2.8 V and over-current can damage the shunt above 10 A [Elektroda, kkknc, post #17047295]

How accurate are the readings?

The seller quotes ±2 %. Forum cross-checks with a separate DMM confirmed similar error on the reviewed unit [Elektroda, kkknc, post #17048215]

How much power does the module itself draw?

At 12 V it draws about 65 µA with the back-light off and 480 µA when the back-light is on [Elektroda, kkknc, post #17047295]

How do I toggle the back-light?

Press the single SET key briefly. The display lights, current jumps by roughly 0.4 mA, then returns to 65 µA when you press again [Elektroda, kkknc, post #17047295]

How do I set the empty-full battery thresholds?

  1. Hold SET for 3 s.
  2. Adjust the ‘empty’ voltage with short presses.
  3. Hold SET again to adjust the ‘full’ voltage, then hold to save [Elektroda, kkknc, post #17047295]

Can the unit measure internal cell resistance?

No. It only calculates load resistance from V and I. Internal resistance requires a pulse test that the board lacks [Elektroda, Anonymous, post #17048294]

Does the board include any protection circuitry?

None. There is no over-current, reverse-polarity or over-voltage cutoff. External fusing is essential [Elektroda, Anonymous, post #17048294]

What resolution does the resistance readout offer?

Below 10 Ω it shows 0.01 Ω steps; between 10 Ω and 100 Ω it shows 0.1 Ω; above 100 Ω it shows 1 Ω [AliExpress product page].

How do I wire it into a 12 V system?

  1. Connect pack + to meter VIN+ and to load +.
  2. Run pack – to meter VIN–.
  3. Use meter OUT– to feed the load –. "Observe polarity; reverse hookup kills the IC," warns one reviewer [Elektroda, SylwekK, post #17048036]

What does the five-segment bar actually mean?

Each segment represents 20 % of the user-set voltage span. Example: with 3.0 V empty and 4.2 V full, three bars equal about 60 % SOC [Elektroda, kkknc, post #17047295]

How much does a PZEM-005 typically cost and where can I buy it?

Listings on AliExpress show US $6–8 including the front panel bezel and rear cover [AliExpress, 2024].

What are the main limitations or failure modes?

Accuracy drifts if supply dips below 3 V; currents above 10 A overheat the shunt; no reverse polarity protection [Elektroda, Anonymous, post #17048294]

Is the displayed current true RMS or average?

It is a simple shunt-based DC measurement, so it only reads average DC current; do not use with AC [PZEM-005 Manual].
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