Test/review of RD USB Meter AT34

HKJ · 2018-10-22T14:07:39.000Z

RD USB Meter AT34

Official specifications:

Product Model: AT34
Display screen: 1.44 Inch color LCD display
Voltage measurement range: 3.70 - 30.00V
Voltage measurement resolution: 0.01V
Current measurement range: 0 - 4.000A
Current measurement resolution: 0.001A
Capacity accumulation range: 0 - 99999mAh
Voltage measurement accuracy: ±(0.8% + 4 digits under 25°C)
Energy accumulation range: 0 - 99999mWh 999.99W
Current measurement accuracy: ±(1% + 4 digits, under 25°C)
Load impedance range: 1ohm- 9999.9ohm
Power measurement range: 0 - 120W
Temperature range: –0°C ~ 80°C / 32°F ~ 176°F
Temperature measurement error: ±3°C / ±6°F
Working temperature range: 0°C ~ 45°C
Product size: 64mmx22mmx12mm
Refresh rate: 2Hz
Product weight: 14g (With packaging 28g)
Quick charge recognition mode: QC2.0, QC3.0, APPLE 2.4A/2.1A/ 1A/0.5Am Android DCP, SAMSUNG

This is a USB meter with color display and fast charge protocol information.

I got the meter in a plastic box, it did not include a manual, but a link where to download it.

There is one push button on the back of the meter.

Display and functions

The main screen with voltage, current, capacity, energy, power, temperature, bank and load equivalent resistance. The temperature is the internal temperature of the tester. There is two banks to store data in.
The icons on the right are different functions, when the button is held down a marker will slowly more down the list, release button to activate that function.
The functions are: Display off, Temperature in °C or °F, change bank, clear bank (Bank 0 is auto reset), flip display.

A fast press on the button will change between the two screens, this is the protocol screen with data line voltage and a guess about the used protocol.

Here a Quick Charge 2.0 protocol is activated and the voltage display shows 12V

Measurements

The usb meter uses about 16mA and 7mA with display off.
The internal resistance is about 0.081ohm (This includes both connectors).
Usb meter will remember measured values when power is removed.
Bank 0 will show remembered value, but automatic reset when drawing current after a power break.
Voltage display is within 0.5% when no current is flowing.
Current display is within 0.3%, except when voltage is below specifications.
Software in tester is V1.4

The voltage display has good precision with no current flowing.

The current display is also precise.

M1: 47.6°C, M2: 43.6°C, HS1: 48.3°C

M1: 42.7°C, HS1: 48.0°C

The above IR photo was taken after 30minutes with 4A.
The readings did not change, the internal temperature readout showed 58°C

Tear down

There was no screws and I could just break it apart with a spudger.

On this side is the button and a EEPROM (HT24LC64: 8kB 1 million write/word)

The display covers this side, it is mounted with some sticky tape.

The microprocessor is 8051 based (N76E003AT20 18KB Flash, 1k RAM, 12 bit ADC), there is a 3.3V regulator (M5333B: 3.3V) for supplying it.

This side also has a 0.01ohm sense resistor and a OpAmp (Marked 541IG).

Conclusion

This is a small compact usb meter, but the easy readable color display, saved Ah & Wh and protocol information makes it a very versatile meter with enough precision for most usages.

Notes

For these USB meters I used precise equipment (Keithley: DMM7510, 2280S, Keysight: 34470A).
The usb meter was supplied by Rui Deng (RD) for review.

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d_t_a · 2018-11-01T02:41:53.000Z

Thanks for reviewing this product.

RD Tech has been producing a lot of new USB meters (and also load testers) lately… and this meter is one of the less expensive model, so I was curious how precise/accurate it is compared to the more expensive models. Looks like it’s pretty good for its price.

qwertsun · 2018-11-03T12:05:02.000Z

Thanks for the review too, HKJ. I bought exactly this 2 USB tester from RD a few months back and I am stoked that you are reviewing it - appreciate it lots!

RD_tech · 2019-05-24T08:56:04.000Z

And today, AT34 has its little brother: AT35. Voltage and current are displayed in 5 digits. voltage resolution 0.001V, current resolution 0.0001A.
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