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This document summarizes a power meter and logger called the Zhurui Power Recorder PR10. It can measure up to 16A of power and logs energy consumption. It has features like timers to control connected devices, alarms for high power/current/voltage/temperature, and protection to turn the output off under fault conditions. The device has an easy to navigate menu interface and provides monthly and yearly charts and tables of energy consumption and cost. It also allows for short term measurements and has settings to control device behavior.

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PR10

This document summarizes a power meter and logger called the Zhurui Power Recorder PR10. It can measure up to 16A of power and logs energy consumption. It has features like timers to control connected devices, alarms for high power/current/voltage/temperature, and protection to turn the output off under fault conditions. The device has an easy to navigate menu interface and provides monthly and yearly charts and tables of energy consumption and cost. It also allows for short term measurements and has settings to control device behavior.

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Zhurui Power Recorder PR10

This is a power meter and logger, it can handle up to 16A and exist in a couple of version with different
power connectors, I bought the version that works best around here. It has a couple of function: Measure
power, log energy consumption, turn devices on/off at specific times, turn off on fault conditions.
I got it from Aliexpress dealer Zhurui Technology Official Store

It is delivered in a colorful cardboard box that shows some screen shots from the device and list some
specifications.

In the box is the meter, a multipage manual and a warranty card.

User interface
The device as many function:

 Measure power.
 Measure and log energy.
 Show price of energy.
 Show month chart and table of energy comsumption and price.
 Show year chart and table of energy comsumption and price.
 Extra counter for short term measurements (Called OneShot).
 Timers to control connected device on a schedule.
 Alarm, can give a sound when power/current/voltage/temperature is too high.
 Protection, can turn output off when power/current/voltage/temperature is too high.

This screen is the default, it will show just about everything on one screen.
The four buttons are:
Menu / enter key
Up / output on/off key
Down / serial number key
Back / reset OneShow key

The two next screens can be selected with arrow down. Number two screen focus one the OneShot
display and Number 3. screen shows all the power parameters (Nearly all of this information is already
present on the first screen).

Pressing on the menu key will open the menu, use arrow to move down and up and press menu/enter
again to select or open the second level of the menu.
It is easy to locate displays and settings with these menus.

Here is the monthly report in graphic and list form. Pressing the enter key will change between scaling
the chart in Wh and money with selected currrency and price. These chart exist in both monthly and
yearly versions.
The manual says something about storing data for 30 years, I decided not to test that and do not know
how far back it stores data.
I could not select our currency "kr" and I did not bother to adjust the price.

Timer 1 & 2 are advanced timers with week based settings, usual one must be used for on and the other
for off. Each of the other times (3-9) can do a on/off cycle either once or every day.
All settings menus with numbers and selections has a slight problem with the user interface: Arrows are
used to adjust numbers, this means enter is used to move to next digit, but in the selection box arrows
are used to move around, enter is only used when something need to be changed.
Both the Alarm and Protection menu have the same settings.
The auto recovery will automatic reconnected after a protection event, it will only do that once (no
infinite loop of connecting/disconnecting).

The charge rate can be either a fixed price for each kWh or based on time of day.
It only supports a limited number of currency names, but I do not see that as important.

There is also some settings to adjust the behavior of the device.

There is even a help menu.


Measurements
Power consumption when idle with display on and output on: 2.2 watt
Power consumption when idle with display off and output on: 1.6 watt
Power consumption when idle with display on and output off: 1.1 watt
Power consumption when idle with display off and output off: 0.5 watt
The above makes the display use 0.6 watt and the relay 1.1 watt.

To test I uses my Metrahit Energy meter after the PR10 logger, because the Metrahit do not use any
power (or very little) when measuring, the meters are supposed to show the same values.
The Metrahit is very good at measuring low power.
The PR10 need 0.1 watt before it will display any power and it need 5mA before it will display any
current.
Generally I am very impressed with how good it is at low power levels, this will often be a problem with
energy meters.
The precision looks good.
Note: The vacuum cleaner did not have a stable power consumption, i.e. the difference between PR10
and Metrahit is probably due to this (I did not read all the values at exactly the same time).

M1: 36,2°C, M2: 31,8°C, HS1: 36,8°C


The 1.6W power consumption when running warms the device a bit.
Tear down

I also wanted to see whats inside this meter, it required removing four triangular screws.
A warning: Everything inside is connected directly to mains power, i.e. do not plug it in when it is open!

The plug and socket have their connections wired to the relay and the circuit board.
There is 3 circuit boards, one behind the relay, one with the power supply and the large one at the
bottom.

Here I have labeled some of the parts. I wonder about the copper color of the shunt (copper is rather
temperature sensitive and because of that not the best to make precision shunts from).
The backup battery is easy to replace (If you have a screwdriver that can open the meter).

Somebody have been a bit close to the plastic with a solder iron.

I am missing at least one part, it must be on the other side of the circuit board or maybe below the relay.
The missing part is the processor and maybe a power meter chip (Or it is part of the processor).
Conclusion
It is an impressive little meter.
It can be discussed if it have to many functions, but the user interface makes it fairly easy to get around
in all the settings and functions. Some settings requires a bit of work to adjust, but it is acceptable.
The precision is very good even at fairly low loads.
TRADUCCION 5 ENERO18

Zhurui Power Recorder PR10


Este es un medidor de potencia y registrador,
puede manejar hasta 16A y existe en un par de
versiones con diferentes conectores de
alimentación, compré la versión que funciona
mejor aquí. Tiene un par de funciones: mide la
potencia, registra el consumo de energía,
enciende / apaga los dispositivos en momentos
específicos, apaga las condiciones de falla.

Lo obtuve del distribuidor de Aliexpress, tienda


oficial Zhurui Technology.

Se entrega en una caja de cartón colorida que muestra algunas capturas de pantalla del dispositivo y
enumera algunas especificaciones.
En la caja está el medidor, un manual de varias
páginas y una tarjeta de garantía.
Interfaz de usuario
El dispositivo funciona como muchos:

Mida la potencia.

 Mida y registre la energía.


 Muestra el precio de la energía.
 Muestre el gráfico del mes y la tabla de consumo y precio de la energía.
 Muestra el gráfico del año y la tabla de consumo y precio de la energía.
 Contador adicional para mediciones a corto plazo (llamado OneShot).
 Temporizadores para controlar el dispositivo conectado en un horario.
 Alarma, puede emitir un sonido cuando la potencia / corriente / voltaje / temperatura es
demasiado alta.
 Protección, puede apagar la salida cuando la potencia / corriente / voltaje / temperatura es
demasiado alta.

Esta pantalla es la predeterminada,


mostrará casi todo en una pantalla.
Los cuatro botones son:
Menú / tecla ingresar
Tecla encender / apagar arriba / salida
Abajo / tecla de número de serie
Atrás / restablecer clave OneShow
Las dos pantallas siguientes se pueden seleccionar con la flecha hacia abajo. El foco de la pantalla
número dos, la pantalla OneShot y la pantalla número 3. Muestra todos los parámetros de potencia (casi
toda esta información ya está presente en la primera pantalla).
Al presionar la tecla de menú, se abrirá el menú,
use la flecha para moverse hacia abajo y hacia
arriba y presione menu / enter nuevamente para
seleccionar o abrir el segundo nivel del menú.
Es fácil ubicar pantallas y configuraciones con
estos menús.

Aquí está el informe mensual en forma de gráfico y lista. Al presionar la tecla Intro se cambiará entre
escalar el gráfico en Wh y dinero con la moneda y el precio seleccionados. Estas tablas existen tanto en
versiones mensuales como anuales.
El manual dice algo sobre el almacenamiento de datos durante 30 años, decidí no probarlo y no sé hasta
cuándo almacena datos.
No pude seleccionar nuestra moneda "kr" y no me molesté en ajustar el precio.

Los temporizadores 1 y 2 son temporizadores avanzados con ajustes basados en la semana, uno habitual
debe usarse para encendido y otro para apagado. Cada una de las otras veces (3-9) puede hacer un ciclo
de encendido / apagado ya sea una vez o todos los días.
Todos los menús de configuración con números y selecciones tienen un pequeño problema con la interfaz
de usuario: las flechas se usan para ajustar números, esto significa que se usa para moverse al siguiente
dígito, pero en el cuadro de selección se usan flechas para moverse, enter solo se usa cuando algo
necesita ser cambiado
Tanto el menú de Alarma como el de Protección tienen la misma configuración.
La recuperación automática se volverá a conectar automáticamente después de un evento de protección,
solo lo hará una vez (sin bucle infinito de conexión / desconexión).

La tarifa de carga puede ser un precio fijo por cada kWh o según la hora del día.
Solo admite una cantidad limitada de nombres de moneda, pero no veo eso como importante.

También hay algunos ajustes para ajustar el comportamiento del dispositivo.

Incluso hay un menú de ayuda.

Mediciones
 Consumo de energía cuando está inactivo con pantalla encendida y salida encendida: 2.2 vatios
 Consumo de energía cuando está inactivo con pantalla apagada y salida encendida: 1,6 vatios
 Consumo de energía cuando está inactivo con pantalla encendida y salida apagada: 1.1 vatios
 Consumo de energía cuando está inactivo con pantalla apagada y salida apagada: 0,5 vatios
 Lo anterior hace que la pantalla use 0.6 vatios y el relevo 1.1 vatios.

Para probar, utilizo mi medidor Metrahit Energy después del registrador PR10, ya que los Metrahit no
usan ninguna potencia (o muy poca) al medir, se supone que los medidores muestran los mismos
valores.
El Metrahit es muy bueno para medir baja potencia.

El PR10 necesita 0.1 vatios antes de que muestre potencia y necesita 5 mA antes de que muestre
cualquier corriente.
En general, estoy muy impresionado con lo bueno que es a bajos niveles de potencia, esto a menudo
será un problema con los contadores de energía.

La precisión se ve bien.

Nota: El aspirador no tenía un consumo de energía estable, es decir, la diferencia entre PR10 y Metrahit
probablemente se deba a esto (no leí todos los valores exactamente al mismo tiempo).
M1: 36,2 ° C, M2: 31,8 ° C, HS1: 36,8 ° C
El consumo de energía de 1,6 W cuando se ejecuta calienta el dispositivo un poco.

Demoler

También quería ver qué había dentro de este medidor, requería quitar cuatro tornillos triangulares.
Una advertencia: todo lo que está adentro está conectado directamente a la red eléctrica, es decir, ¡no lo
enchufes cuando esté abierto!
El enchufe y el zócalo tienen sus conexiones cableadas al relé y a la placa de circuito.

Hay 3 placas de circuito, una detrás del relé, una con la fuente de alimentación y la grande en la parte
inferior.
Aquí he etiquetado algunas de las partes. Me pregunto sobre el color de cobre de la derivación (el cobre
es bastante sensible a la temperatura y por eso no es el mejor para hacer derivaciones de precisión).
La batería de respaldo es fácil de reemplazar (si tiene un destornillador que puede abrir el medidor).
Alguien ha estado un poco cerca del plástico con una plancha de hierro.

Me falta al menos una parte, debe estar en el otro lado de la placa de circuito o quizás debajo del relé. La
parte faltante es el procesador y tal vez un chip de medidor de potencia (o es parte del procesador).

Conclusión
Es un pequeño medidor impresionante.
Se puede discutir si tiene muchas funciones, pero la interfaz de usuario hace que sea bastante fácil
moverse en todas las configuraciones y funciones. Algunas configuraciones requieren un poco de trabajo
para ajustarse, pero es aceptable.
La precisión es muy buena incluso con cargas bastante bajas.

Common questions

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The PR10's performance is heavily influenced by the integration of its hardware and software functionalities. The hardware, comprising three circuit boards, supports essential operations like power supply management, measurement processing, and protection through its relay system . Additionally, the replaceable backup battery ensures data retention during power interruptions, which aligns with its log retention capabilities . Software functionalities, such as measurement precision and data visualization tools, leverage this hardware foundation to deliver user-centric features like detailed energy charts and adjustable pricing based on time of day . Nonetheless, the interface presents some challenges due to complex menu navigation, highlighting where software design could be more intuitive . The interplay between well-engineered hardware and software functionalities places the PR10 as a robust and comprehensive energy management device, with room for interface enhancement.

The Zhurui Power Recorder PR10 has several key functionalities that enhance its usability as both a power meter and logger. It measures power and logs energy consumption, providing users with precise data on power usage. The device can display energy prices and offer month and year charts for consumption and costs, which assists in budgeting and energy management . Its advanced timers allow for scheduled control of connected devices, adding convenience and potential energy savings . Additionally, alarms and protection features enhance safety by terminating power under excessive power, current, voltage, or temperature conditions . The inclusion of a OneShot counter for short-term measurements further broadens its application range. Collectively, these functions make the PR10 a versatile and user-friendly device for comprehensive power management.

The long-term data storage capability of the PR10 enhances users' ability to track energy trends over extended periods, which is invaluable for analyzing consumption patterns and planning energy-saving measures. This comprehensive logging supports the device's role as an energy management tool by providing insights from month-to-year visualizations of energy use and associated costs . However, the device's inability to store data in some local currencies, such as 'kr', limits localization and precise financial tracking for all users . Additionally, while the manual suggests data storage potential of up to 30 years, the lack of test confirmation brings into question the practical validity of this feature . Thus, while advantageous for historical data analysis, certain localization and verification limitations may impede the full utility of these capabilities.

The user interface of the PR10 appears to be well-designed, promoting ease of use and intuitive interactions. The device provides a comprehensive display screen that presents all critical information at a glance, reducing the need for frequent navigation . The menu-driven controls, utilizing directional arrows for navigation and selection, are intuitive and aid users in locating necessary settings quickly . However, a noted interface challenge is the dual usage of arrows for both number adjustments and menu navigation, which could cause confusion during operation . Despite this, the presence of a help menu suggests that guidance is readily available to users, offsetting some interface complexity . Overall, while there is room for improvement, particularly with number selection, the interface is largely effective for its purpose.

The PR10's power consumption varies depending on its operational state, affecting its efficiency as an energy-saving device. When idle with the display on and output on, it consumes 2.2 watts; this reduces to 1.6 watts with the display off and output on, and further to 0.5 watts when both display and output are off . The distinction between these states illustrates energy efficiency through display management, as turning the display off reduces consumption significantly. The device’s design to minimize power usage in less active states aids in its overall efficiency, ensuring that the act of monitoring itself does not counteract the savings achieved by its use . Therefore, while its basic operational consumption could still be optimized, its efficient design in inactive periods enhances its utility in energy management.

The protection and alarm features of the PR10 significantly enhance both its functionality and user experience by emphasizing safety and preventive measures. These features monitor the power, current, voltage, and temperature, alerting users through alarms and automatically cutting off power when thresholds are exceeded . This proactive approach prevents potential device or circuit damage, offering assurances of safe operation, particularly when powering critical or sensitive equipment. The combination of alarms and autonomous protective shutoff minimizes the need for user intervention, reducing stress and the risk associated with manual power management during faults . Consequently, these features not only ensure device longevity but also enhance the user experience by providing peace of mind and ease of operation.

The PR10's precision at low power levels significantly broadens its practical applications, ensuring reliable measurement even in scenarios where other meters might fail to provide accurate readings. This reliability allows it to monitor energy consumption for devices operating at low power, such as energy-efficient appliances or in standby modes, effectively identifying potential areas for power savings . With its capability to detect as low as 0.1 watts of power and 5mA of current, the PR10 is suited for detailed energy audits and optimization strategies in both residential and commercial settings . This precision mitigates common limitations of energy meters at reduced loads, reinforcing the device's prospect as a versatile tool for comprehensive energy management.

The auto-recovery feature of the Zhurui Power Recorder PR10 enhances both user safety and operational reliability. After a protection event, such as an excessive power condition, the auto-recovery function allows the device to automatically reconnect once conditions normalize. This prevents users from manually resetting the device, which could involve safety risks if high power levels are present . By automatically limiting reconnection to once, it avoids potential repetitive power surges or circuitry stress caused by continuous on-off cycles, thus maintaining operational reliability. This feature effectively reduces downtime and potential hazards associated with manual interventions following a fault event .

Using copper in shunt resistors might affect the precision of the Zhurui Power Recorder PR10 due to copper's high temperature coefficient. As temperature influences resistivity, fluctuations in temperature can lead to changes in resistance values, potentially impacting the accuracy of current and power measurements . This is especially critical for precision-required applications, where small deviations can lead to significant errors. While the device claims good precision even at low power, continuous temperature-related variations could compromise long-term reliability and accuracy .

The Zhurui Power Recorder PR10's capacity to handle up to 16A makes it suitable for most household and industrial applications where higher current draw is common, thereby expanding its usability. The availability of multiple connector versions allows users to choose configurations best suited to their regional power systems, ensuring compatibility and ease of integration in various setups . This flexibility in connector design facilitates widespread adoption across different geographic locations without requiring additional adaptors or modifications.

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