Brymen BM510 Series, User Manual

Page 1: ...USER S MANUAL Standard version BM810 BM510 Series X version BM810X BM510X Series CF version BM810CF BM510CF Series ...

Page 2: ...olts DC X version BM810X BM510X series Protection reinforced Terminals to COM ratings V A Category III 1000 Volts AC DC and Category IV 600 Volts AC DC mAµA Category III and Category IV 600 Volts AC and 300 Volts DC CF version BM810CF BM510CF series Highest Protection Terminals to COM ratings V A mAµA Category III 1000 Volts AC DC and Category IV 600 Volts AC DC Category IV safety standard for DMM...

Page 3: ...urrent that exceeds the current rating of the protection fuse Do not attempt a current measurement to any circuit where the open circuit voltage is above the protection fuse voltage rating Suspected open circuit voltage should be checked with voltage functions Never attempt a voltage measurement with the test lead inserted into the µA mA or A input jack Only replace the blown fuse with the proper ...

Page 4: ... functions features 3 Selector to turn the Power On or Off and Select a function 4 Input Jack for 10A 20A for 30sec current function 5 Input Jack for all functions EXCEPT current µA mA A functions 6 Common Ground reference Input Jack for all functions 7 Input Jack for milli amp and micro amp current functions ...

Page 5: ... is a term which identifies a DMM that responds accurately to the effective RMS value regardless of the waveforms such as square sawtooth triangle pulse trains spikes as well as distorted waveforms with the presence of harmonics Harmonics may cause 1 Overheated transformers generators and motors to burn out faster than normal 2 Circuit breakers to trip prematurely 3 Fuses to blow 4 Neutrals to ove...

Page 6: ...tions mV function defaults at DC Press SELECT button momentarily to select AC Press the Hz push button momentarily to activate or to exit Hz Note Input sensitivity varies automatically with function range selected before activating the Hz function mV function has the highest 300mV and the 1000V range has the lowest 300V It is recommended to first measure the signal voltage or current level then ac...

Page 7: ...e load Normal forward voltage drop forward biased for a good silicon diode is between 0 400V to 0 900V A reading higher than that indicates a leaky diode defective A zero reading indicates a shorted diode defective An OL indicates an open diode defective Reverse the test leads connections reverse biased across the diode The digital display shows OL if the diode is good Any other readings indicate ...

Page 8: ... setting will be saved automatically in the non volatile memory as power up default Note Be sure to insert the banana plug K type temperature bead probe Bkp60 with correct polarities You can also use a plug adapter Bkb32 Optional purchase with banana pins to K type socket to adapt other standard K type mini plug temperature probes ...

Page 9: ...r checking wiring connections and operation of switches A continuous beep tone indicates a complete wire CAUTION Using resistance and continuity function in a live circuit will produce false results and may damage the instrument In many cases the suspected component must be disconnected from the circuit to obtain an accurate reading ...

Page 10: ...nternal protection circuitry of the meter is compensated automatically The compensation value can be as much as 5Ω If you need a compensation value that is higher than that Relative mode is recommended The shortcut is to short the test leads in auto ranging resistance mode until the meter enters the lowest 50Ω range automatically press the RANGE button momentarily to get the Shrt prompt then wait ...

Page 11: ...e as the working voltage for the protection fuse s RS232C PC computer interface capabilities The instrument equips with an optical isolated interface port at the meter back for data communication Optional purchase PC interface kit BR81X or BR51X BC81X RS232C optical adapter cable BS8151X RS232C software floppies is required to connect the meter to the PC computer The BS8151X RS232C Data Recording ...

Page 12: ...X MIN mode Auto Power Off feature will be disabled automatically in this mode 5ms CREST capture mode BM815 BM817 only Press CREST button momentarily to activate CREST Instantaneous Peak Hold mode to capture voltage or current signal duration as short as 5ms This mode is available in DCV ACV DCA ACA functions The LCD annunciators C MAX turn on The meter beeps when new maximum or minimum reading is ...

Page 13: ...ife Hold The hold function freezes the display for later view Press the HOLD button momentarily to activate or to exit the hold function Zoom 5x analog pointer BM815 BM817 only The Zoom mode analog pointer magnifies up to 5 times the regular analog bar graph resolution to show minute signal changes with a single analog pointer It is virtually equivalent to the bar graph resolution of 5 X 50 250 se...

Page 14: ...arily to activate and to exit relative zero mode Manual or Auto ranging Press the RANGE button momentarily to select manual ranging and the meter will remain in the range it was in the LCD annunciator turns off Press the button momentarily again to step through the ranges Press and hold the button for 1 second or more to resume auto ranging Note Manual ranging feature is not available in Hz functi...

Page 15: ...er in the order of 10000 That is 1 10000 2 20000 etc 2 When the memory is full the data logging mode will be stopped automatically and the meter will then enter the APO mode 3 To guarantee the accuracy of every logged data the meter will stop the data logging mode when the battery is low and goes back to the normal measuring mode 4 The data will be stored to the non volatile memory shortly after e...

Page 16: ...r call mode C the following on screen data item review features can quickly help you outline the key points of your logged data without the help of a computer 1 Press the up or down arrow button momentarily to step throughout the logged data 2 Press and hold the up or down arrow button can quickly scan the logged data and the beeper will beep continuously when the first or the last data is reached...

Page 17: ...20s 40s 60s 120s 240s up to the slowest 480s Then press the timer button momentarily again to confirm the new setting Note 1 The timer can not be set when the data logging is running Please set the timer before starting the data logging or pause the data if you want to alter the timer setting during data logging 2 When a sampling speed of 20s or longer is selected approximately 4 5 minutes after d...

Page 18: ...OFF the meter before opening the case Do not operate with open case Install only the same type of fuse or equivalent Cleaning and Storage Periodically wipe the case with a damp cloth and mild detergent do not use abrasives or solvents If the meter is not to be used for periods of longer than 60 days remove the battery and store it separately Trouble Shooting If the instrument fails to operate chec...

Page 19: ...cteristic Curves projection of approaching infinity at 0 5A It can also be loaded way beyond 1000 seconds at 1A and has a fast acting characteristic of below 0 01 second at beyond 2 5A This protection characteristic also matches our meter nicely Battery replacement for models with battery access door Loosen the 2 screws from the battery access door of the case bottom Lift the battery access door a...

Page 20: ...repaid to BRYMEN TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION BRYMEN assumes no risk for damage in transit BRYMEN will at its option repair or replace the defective product free of charge However if BRYMEN determines that the failure was caused by misused altered neglected or damaged by accident or abnormal conditions of operation or handling you will be billed for the repair THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IS IN LIEU O...