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Accessories:

Test lead pair; batteries installed; user’s manual; BKP60 banana plug type-K

thermocouple (model 252, 255 & 257 only)

Optional purchase accessories:

USB interface kit BRUA-20X; Magnetic hanger BMH-01;

BKB32 banana plug to type-K socket plug adaptor

Electrical Specification

Accuracy is given as +/- (% of reading  number of digits) or otherwise specified @ 23

o

C +/-

5

o

C and less than 75% R.H.

True RMS model BM257 ACV & ACA accuracies are specified from 5 % to 100 % of range or
otherwise specified. Maximum Crest Factor <3:1 at full scale & <6:1 at half scale, and with
frequency components fall within the meter specified frequency bandwidth for non-sinusoidal
waveforms

AC Voltage

RANGE

Accuracy

50Hz ~ 400Hz

60.00mV, 600.0mV

1.0% + 5d

6.000V, 60.00V, 600.0V,
1000V

CMRR: >60dB @ DC to 60Hz, Rs=1k

Input Impedance: 10M

, 50 pF nominal

AutoCheck

TM

_ACV (model 255 & 257 only)

RANGE

Accuracy

50Hz/60Hz

1.000V ~ 1000V

1.4% + 5d

AutoCheck

TM

Lo-Z ACV Threshold:

> 1V nominal

AutoCheck

TM

Lo-Z ACV Input Impedance:

Initially approx. 2.5k

, 120pF nominal;

Impedance increases abruptly within a fraction
of a second as display voltage is above 50V
(typical). Ended up impedances vs display
voltages typically are:

15k

@100V

100k

@300V

250k

@600V

375k

@1000V

Ohm

RANGE

Accuracy

600.0

, 6.000K

, 60.00K

,

600.0K

0.5%+4d

6.000M

0.7%+4d

60.00M

1.2%+4d

Open Circuit Voltage: 0.45VDC typical

DC Voltage

RANGE

Accuracy

60.00mV

0.4%+5d

600.0mV

0.2%+3d

6.000V, 60.00V, 600.0V,
1000V

NMRR: > 60dB @ 50Hz/60Hz
CMRR: > 100dB @ DC, 50Hz/60Hz; Rs=1k

Input Impedance: 10M

, 50 pF nominal

AutoCheck

TM

_DCV (model 255 & 257 only)

RANGE

Accuracy

1.000V ~ 1000V

1.3% + 3d

AutoCheck

TM

Lo-Z DCV Threshold:

> +1.0VDC & < -1.0VDC nominal

AutoCheck

TM

Lo-Z DCV Input Impedance:

Initially approx. 2.5k

, 120pF nominal;

Impedance increases abruptly within a fraction
of a second as display voltage is above 50V
(typical). Ended up impedances vs display
voltages typically are:

15k

@100V

100k

@300V

250k

@600V

375k

@1000V

AutoCheck

TM

_Ohm (model 255 & 257 only)

RANGE

1)

Accuracy

00.00

~ 60.00M

1.2% + 10d

Open Circuit Voltage: 0.45VDC typical

1)

AutoCheck

TM

Ohm Threshold:

< 10.00M

nominal

Summary of Contents for TOP TRONIC TBM251

Page 1: ...USER S MANUAL TBM251 TBM252 TBM255 TBM257 JA C K JA C K ...

Page 2: ...nt category V Category II 1000V CAT III 600V and CAT IV 300V AC DC mA A Category III 500Vac and 300Vdc A Category III 600Vac and 300Vdc Per IEC61010 1 2nd Ed 2001 Measurement Category Measurement Category IV CAT IV is for measurements performed at the source of the low voltage installation Examples are electricity meters and measurements on primary overcurrent protection devices and ripple control...

Page 3: ...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 A mA or A input jack Only replace the blown fuse with the proper rating as specified in this manual CAUTION Disconnect the test lea...

Page 4: ...t a function 4 Input Jack for milli amp and micro amp current functions 5 Input Jack for all functions EXCEPT current A mA A functions 6 Common Ground reference Input Jack for all functions 7 Input Jack for 8A 15A for 30sec current function Analog bar graph The analog bar graph provides a visual indication of measurement like a traditional analog meter needle It is excellent in detecting faulty co...

Page 5: ...eutral 5 Bus bars and electrical panels to vibrate Crest Factor Crest Factor is the ratio of the Crest instantaneous peak value to the True RMS value and is commonly used to define the dynamic range of a True RMS DMM A pure sinusoidal waveform has a Crest Factor of 1 4 A badly distorted sinusoidal waveform normally has a much higher Crest Factor NMRR Normal Mode Rejection Ratio NMRR is the DMM s a...

Page 6: ...rement reading is being displayed in AutoCheckTM mode press the RANGE or SELECT button momentarily 1 time can lock the range or function it was in Press the button momentarily repeatedly to step through the ranges or functions As Hazardous Alert When making resistance measurements in AutoCheckTM mode an unexpected display of voltage readings alerts you that the object under test is being energized...

Page 7: ...A C K Hz Note Input sensitivity varies automatically with function range selected before activating the Hz function 6V function range has the highest and the 1000V range has the lowest It is recommended to first measure the signal voltage or current level then activate the Hz function in that voltage or current range to automatically set the most appropriate trigger level You can also press the RA...

Page 8: ...reading Continuity function is convenient for checking wiring connections and operation of switches A continuous beep tone indicates a complete wire 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 Rev...

Page 9: ...so use a plug adapter Bkb32 Optional purchase with banana pins to K type socket to adapt other standard K type mini plug temperature probes A mA and A Current functions Press SELECT button momentarily to toggle between DC and AC Last selection will be saved as power up default for repeat measurement convenience ...

Page 10: ...distinguish between live or earth connections Probe Contact EF Detection For more precise indication of live wires such as distinguishing between live and ground connections use the Red test probe for direct contact measurements PC computer interface capabilities The instrument equips with an optical isolated interface port at the meter back for data communication Press HOLD button while turning t...

Page 11: ...RANGE button momentarily to select manual ranging and the meter will remain in the range it was in the LCD 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 and functions Set Beeper Off Press the RANGE button while turning the meter on to temporarily disabl...

Page 12: ...ore it separately Trouble Shooting If the instrument fails to operate check battery fuses leads etc and replace as necessary Double check operating procedure as described in this user s manual If the instrument voltage resistance input terminal has subjected to high voltage transient caused by lightning or switching surge to the system by accident or abnormal conditions of operation the series fus...

Page 13: ... 300V AC DC mA A Category III 500Vac and 300Vdc A Category III 600Vac and 300Vdc E M C Meets EN61326 1 2006 EN55022 EN61000 3 2 EN61000 3 3 EN61000 4 2 EN61000 4 3 EN61000 4 4 EN61000 4 5 EN61000 4 6 EN61000 4 8 EN61000 4 11 In an RF field of 3V m Capacitance function is not specified Other function ranges Total Accuracy Specified Accuracy 100 digits Performance above 3V m is not specified Overloa...

Page 14: ...shold 1V nominal AutoCheckTM Lo Z ACV Input Impedance Initially approx 2 5k 120pF nominal Impedance increases abruptly within a fraction of a second as display voltage is above 50V typical Ended up impedances vs display voltages typically are 15k 100V 100k 300V 250k 600V 375k 1000V Ohm RANGE Accuracy 600 0 6 000K 60 00K 600 0K 0 5 4d 6 000M 0 7 4d 60 00M 1 2 4d Open Circuit Voltage 0 45VDC typical...

Page 15: ... continuous 8A to 15A for 30 sec max with 5 minutes cool down interval Temperature model 252 255 257 only RANGE Accuracy 50 oC 1000 oC 0 3 3d 58 oF 1832 oF 0 3 6d K type thermocouple range accuracy not included Logic Level Hz mV Function RANGE Sensitivity square wave 5 00 Hz 500 0 kHz 3 Vpeak 5 00 Hz 1 000 MHz 5 Vpeak Accuracy 0 03 2d Hz Line ACV DCV Current AutoCheckTM Function Sensitivity Sine R...

Page 16: ...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...

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