Panel Meters

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
DMU-30DCV-1-DR-C Murata Power Solutions	VOLTMETER 0-1.999VDC LED PNL MT	12
EPAX0500 Red Lion	DISP OPTION CARD DEPND LED PNLMT	2
DMS-20PC-2-BL-C Murata Power Solutions	VOLTMETER 20VDC LED PANEL MOUNT	20
WM20AV53H Carlo Gavazzi	POWER METER LCD PANEL MOUNT	1
DLA20-ACA5-13-AC1-B C-Ton Industries	AMMETER 0-1500A LED PANEL MOUNT	20
DK702 C-Ton Industries	VOLTMETER 200MVDC LCD PANEL MT	7
DMS-20PC-1-GS-C Murata Power Solutions	VOLTMETER 2VDC LED PANEL MOUNT	217
MT4W-AV-10 IndustrialeMart	AC VOLT 0-500V 3RELAY 12-24VDC	2
MT4W-AV-40 IndustrialeMart	AC VOLT 0-500V 3RELAY 100-240VAC	41
DK331 C-Ton Industries	VOLTMETER 200MVDC LCD PANEL MT	0
DK800-XEC C-Ton Industries	PROCESS METER 0-10VDC LCD PNL MT	0
DLA20-ACA5-13-AC1-R C-Ton Industries	AMMETER 0-1500A LED PANEL MOUNT	20
PCD100-24-B-2R420-0 Wilcoxon (Amphenol Wilcoxon Sensing Technologies)	PROCESS CONTROL DISPLAY	2
DLA-201R C-Ton Industries	VOLTMETER 2VDC LED PANEL MOUNT	10
MT4N-DA-E3 IndustrialeMart	DC AMP 0-500MA RELAY 12-24VDC	4
AE 504 Adam Equipment	AE 504 INDICATOR	30
DK192 C-Ton Industries	PROCESS METER 4-20MA LCD PNL MT	0
CUB5VB00 Red Lion	VOLTMETER 0-200VDC LCD PANEL MT	93
DK551 C-Ton Industries	VOLTMETER 200MVDC LCD PANEL MT	0
DMS-20PC-1-LM-B-C Murata Power Solutions	VOLTMETER 85-264VAC LED PNL MT	92

Panel Meters

1. Overview

Panel meters are precision measurement and display devices integrated into industrial control systems to monitor electrical or physical parameters. They serve as critical interfaces for real-time data visualization in automation environments, enabling operators to maintain process efficiency and system integrity. Their importance lies in enhancing operational accuracy, reducing human error, and supporting predictive maintenance strategies.

2. Main Types and Functional Classification

Type	Functional Features	Application Examples
Analog Panel Meters	Mechanical pointer-based display, simple design	Voltage/current monitoring in basic machinery
Digital Panel Meters	LCD/LED numerical display, high accuracy	Production line parameter tracking
Multifunction Meters	Multi-parameter measurement (V, A, kW, etc.)	Energy management systems
Smart Panel Meters	Communication protocols (Modbus, CAN), data logging	Industrial IoT systems
Temperature Panel Meters	Thermocouple/RTD input support	Chemical reactor temperature control

3. Structure and Components

Typical panel meters consist of: - Enclosure: Flame-retardant plastic/metal housing with IP65+ protection - Display Unit: 3.5-7 digit LED/LCD with backlighting - I/O Interface: Screw terminals/quick-connect for sensor integration - Power Module: 12-24V DC or 110/220V AC supply - Control Elements: Membrane keypad or rotary encoder

Technical composition includes precision ADC converters, microprocessor cores (ARM/DSP), signal conditioning circuits, and optional wireless modules.

4. Key Technical Specifications

Parameter	Description
Measurement Range	Determines applicable voltage/current thresholds (e.g., 0-1000V)
Accuracy Class	Defined as 0.05% to 1% full-scale deviation
Resolution	Minimum detectable change (e.g., 1 V, 0.1 C)
Response Time	0.1s-2s critical for dynamic process monitoring
Input Types	Support for analog/digital signals, thermocouples
Communication Protocols	RS485, Modbus RTU, Profibus compatibility
Environmental Rating	-20 C to +70 C operating temperature, IP67

5. Application Fields

Major industry applications:

Manufacturing: CNC machine monitoring
Energy: Power distribution system analytics
Chemical Processing: Reactor pressure/temperature control
Transportation: Electric vehicle battery management
Building Automation: HVAC system optimization

6. Leading Manufacturers and Products

Manufacturer	Product Series	Key Features
Siemens	7ME6 Synchrocompact	Modbus TCP support, 0.1% accuracy
Schneider Electric	Powertight PMC	Multi-parameter energy measurement
Honeywell	5130X Temperature Controller	0.05 C precision, PID control
Omron	K3HB Process Meter	Dual-display, IP66 protection
Yokogawa	WT5000	High-precision power analysis

7. Selection Recommendations

Key selection criteria:

Determine parameter types and measurement ranges
Evaluate environmental conditions (temperature, vibration)
Specify communication requirements (fieldbus compatibility)
Assess display readability needs (digit size, color coding)
Consider calibration certification requirements
Verify mounting dimensions (DIN 43700 standard compliance)

8. Industry Trends

Emerging developments include: - AI-powered anomaly detection algorithms - Wireless IoT integration (5G/LoRaWAN) - Energy harvesting self-powered designs - Edge computing capabilities - Enhanced cybersecurity features (IEC 62443 compliance) - Predictive maintenance through machine learning