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Why Battery Voltage Varies Between Different Testers?
Boris_yo:
Hi. Tested new alkaline battery 1.5v and here are the readings I got:
1. Chinese battery tester: 1.27v
2. Aneng brand Chinese battery tester: 1.50v
3. Chinese multimeter: 1.53v
Used lithium AA single-use battery:
1. Chinese battery tester: 1.23v
2. Aneng brand Chinese battery tester: 1.48v
Tested Sanyo 2500mAh barely charged AA battery:
1. Chinese battery tester: 1.03v
2. Aneng brand Chinese battery tester: 1.11v
Tested 9v alkaline rectangular battery:
1. Chinese battery tester: 8.85v
2. Aneng brand Chinese battery tester: 9.12v
It seems that while multimeter puts on zero load, the battery testers put a tad bit. Though why readings between both battery testers vary?
Ed.Kloonk:
Are these 'testers' analog meter variety? The cheaper the meter component the more inaccurate they are.
A analog meter is supposed to considered *most accurate at FSD (full scale deflection). Connect them to a good variable power supply and set the output to what the maximum range the meter should read. If that is anywhere near accurate, then check the meter at 1/4, 1/2, 3/4 range to see how good it is.
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WattsThat:
Yes, battery testers load the battery, a multimeter/DMM does not.
Ed.Kloonk:
--- Quote from: WattsThat on September 18, 2022, 04:32:22 am ---Yes, battery testers load the battery, a multimeter/DMM does not.
--- End quote ---
I see now the question asked. Disregard my answer. Sorry.
tooki:
--- Quote from: Boris_yo on September 18, 2022, 04:12:06 am ---Hi. Tested new alkaline battery 1.5v and here are the readings I got:
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It seems that while multimeter puts on zero load, the battery testers put a tad bit. Though why readings between both battery testers vary?
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Yes, a multimeter places essentially no load, while a tester places a load. As for the differences — well, think about it for a moment: what would cause a difference in measured voltage? Give us your hypothesis and we’ll let you know if it’s right.
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