Brymen BM170D Series User manual

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USER'SMANUAL
Mìøící a dílenské pøístroje / Kleové multimetry
uvádí:
BRYMEN BM173D, BM175D, BM176D
DUALSYSTEM
BRIGHTPEOPLESCHOICE

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Thismanualcontainsinformationandwarningsthatmustbefollowedforoperatingthe
meter safelyandmaintainingthe meter inasafeoperatingcondition.Ifthe meter is
usedinamannernotspecifiedbythemanufacturer,theprotectionprovidedbythe
meter maybeimpaired.
identifiesconditionsandactionsthatcouldresultinseriousinjuryoreven
deathtotheuser.
identifiesconditionsandactionsthatcouldcausedamageormalfunction
intheinstrument.
Toreducetheriskoffireorelectricshock,donotexposethisproducttorainor
moisture.Themeterisintendedonlyforindooruse.
Keepyourhands/fingers behindthehand/fingerbarriers(ofthemeterandthetest
probeassembly,whereapplicable)thatindicatethelimitsofsafeaccessofthehand 
held parts during measurements. Inspect lead wires, connectors, and probes for
damagedinsulationorexposedmetalbeforeusingthemeter.Ifanydefectsarefound,
replacethemimmediately.Onlyusetheprobeassemblyprovidedwiththemeterora
ULListedProbeAssemblytothesamemeterratingsorbetter.
IEC61010031requiresexposedconductivetestprobeti
CATIVratings.Refertothecategorymarkingsonyourprobeassembliesaswellason
theaddonaccessories(likedetachableCapsorAlligatorClips),ifany,forapplicable
ratingchanges.
Observepropersafetyprecautionsw henworkingwithvoltagesabove33Vrms,46.7
Vpeakor70VDC.Thesevoltagelevelsposeapotentialshockhazardtotheuser.
Beforeandafterhazardousvoltagemeasurements,checkthevoltagefunctionona
knownsourcesuchaslinevoltagetodeterminepropermeterfunctioning.
ThisClamponmeterisdesignedtodirectlyapplyaroundorremovefromuninsulated
hazardousliveconductors.Butstill,individualprotectiveequipmentmustbeusedif
hazardouslivepartsintheinstallationwheremeasurementi stobecarriedoutcould
beaccessible.

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Disconnectthe meter fromthetestpoints beforechangingmeterfunctions.
Marking ofElectricalandElectronicEquipment (EEE). Donotdisposeofthis
productasunsortedmunicipal waste. Contactaqualifiedrecycler
Caution!RefertotheexplanationinthisManual
Caution! Possibility ofelectricshock
Earth(Ground)
Meterprotectedthroughout by DoubleInsulationorReinforcedinsulation
Fuse
Direct Current(DC)
AlternatingCurrent (AC)
Threephase Alternating Current
Applicationaroundandremovalfromhazardousliveconductorsispermitted
isapplicabletotestandmeasuringcircuitsconnectedat
voltage MAINS installation. Examples are
measurementsondevicesinstalledbeforethemainfuseorcircuitbreakerinthe
buildinginstallation.
isapplicabletotestandmeasuringcircuitsconnectedto
voltageMAINSinstallation.Examplesare
measurementsondistributionboards(includingsecondarymeters),circuit breakers,
wiring,includingcables,busbars,junctionboxes,switches,socket outletsinthefixed
installation,andequipmentforindustrialuseandsomeotherequipmentsuchas
stationarymotorswithpermanentconnectiontothefixedinstallation.
is applicabletotestandmeasuringcircuitsconnected
directlytoutilizationpoints(socketoutletsandsimilarpoints)ofthelow voltage MAINS
installation. Examples are measurements on MAINS CIRCUITS of household
appliances,portabletoolsandsimilarequipment.
The instruments conform to CENELEC Lowvoltage directive 2006/95/EC,
Electromagnetic compatibility directive2004/108/EC andRoHSdirective2011/65/EU.

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Thisuser'smanualusesonlyrepresentativemodel(s)forillustrations.Pleaserefer
specificationdetailsforfunctionavailabilitytoeachmodel.
1) Antenna area for NonContactEF
Detection
2) Jaw center indicator, at where best
current accuracyisspecified
3) Rotary Selector to turn the power
ON/OFFandSelectafunction
4) 35/6 digits 6000 counts Dual numeric
LCD display
5) Additional (third) inputJackforPhase
Rotation function
6) Input Jack for all functions EXCEPT
noninvasiveACAcurrentfunctions
7) Common(Groundreference)In putJack
for all functions EXCEPT noninvasive
ACAcurrentfunctions
8) Pushbuttons for special functions &
features.
9) Jawtriggerforopeningtheclampjaw
10) Hand/FingerBarriertoindicatethelimitsofsafeaccessofthemeter
11) ClampJawfor AC current magnetic fieldpickup
12) Additional center indicator for AmpTipTM Lowcurrent function, at where best
AmpTipTM currentaccuracyisspecified

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Torealizeswiftsimultaneousdualmeasurements,themeterusestwo Analogto
DigitalConverters (Duo) forits functions(Upperdisplayreadings)as
wellasits functions (Lowerdisplayreadings)separately.
functions turn ON wheneverthe function isturned ON.
Defaultsat function where bestaccuracy is specifiedatthejawcenter
area. Press buttonmomentarilytotoggle to function where best
accuracy is specified nearthejawtipareafor lowcurrent small conductors below
10mmindiameter.
Donotusethemetertomeasurecurrentsabovetheratedfrequency
(400Hz). Circulating currents may cause themagneticcircuitsoftheJawsreacha
hazardoustemperature.
(Application andRemovaloftheClampon Jaws) Pressthejawtriggerand
clampthejawsaroundconductor(s)ofonlyonesinglepoleofacircuitforloadcurrent
measurements.Makesurethejawsarecompletelyclosed,orelseitwillintroduce
measurementerrors.Enclosi ng conductor(s) of morethanone pole ofacircuit may
resultindifferentialcurrent(likeidentifyingleakagecurrent)measurement s. Alignthe
conductor(s)totheJawscenterindicators(RegularorAmpTip indicators where
applicable) as muchaspossibletogetthe bestmeasuringaccuracy.Forremoval,
pressthejawtriggerandremovethejawsfromtheconductor(s).
Adjacent currentcarrying devices such as transformers, motors and
conductorwiresmayaffectmeasurementaccuracy.Keepthejawsawayfromth emas
muchaspossibletominimizeinfluence.
Inputs,otherthanthatof asdescribed lateron, aremade via thetest
lead terminals . Defaultsat Function. Press buttonmomentarily
to select & functions insequence.
Before and after hazardous voltage measurements, test the voltage
functiononaknownsourcesuchaslinevoltagetodeterminepropermeterfunctioning.

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Note:
and functions are equipped withdigitallow pass filter, and are capable of
dealing with (Variable FrequencyDrives)signals forfundamental readings. It also
improvesACV andHz readingstability being in most noisyelectricalenvironments.
Thedetected ElectricField strengthisindicatedasaseriesofbar graphsegmentson
the display together with variablebeeptones. Twouserselectablesensitivitiesare
available. In High Sensitivity range, themeterdisplays Itis set
tobetterdetectlowervoltagesignals. Ifitistoosensitiveforyourapplications,p ress
button momentarily to use the Lower Sensitivity range.

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Anantennaislocatedalongthetop rightend of
the stationary clamp jaw, which detects electric field surrounding energized
conductors.Itisidealfortracinglivewiringconnections,locatingwiringbreakage s and
todistinguishbetween liveand earthconnections.
Formorepreciseindicationoflivewires,suchas
distinguishing between Live and Ground connections, usedirectcontacttestingwith
onesingletest probe via aninputterminal.T heCOMterminal(Black)hasthebest
sensitivity.

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Inputs are madevia thetestlead terminals .
Before and after hazardous voltage measurements, test the voltage
functiononaknownsourcesuchaslinevoltagetodeterminepropermeterfunctioning.

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Inputsaremade via the testlead terminals . Defaultsat . Press
button momentarilyto togglebetweenthesubjectfunctions.
Continuityfunctionisconvenientforcheckingwiringconnectionsandoperationof
switches. Themeterprovides Audible aswellas Visible results. A continuous beep
tone,togetherwith twoflashing LCDicons and , indicatesacompletewire. This
further improves ease of useespecially in noisy working environments.
UsingResistance or Continuity functioninalivecircuitwillproducefalseresultsand
may damage the meter. In many cases, the suspected component(s) must be
disconnectedfromthecircuittoobtainanaccuratemeasurementresult.

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Inputsare madevia thetestlead terminals . Defaults at . Press
button momentarily to toggle between the subject functions. (For Model
173D,CapacitanceandDiodefunctionsarelocatedin differentrotaryswitchpositions.)
When using Diodetestfunction , 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thediodeisresistiveorshorted(defective).
1. UsingCapacitance or Diode functioninalivecircuitwillproducefalseresultsand
may damage the meter. In many cases, the suspected component(s) must be

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disconnectedfromthecircuittoobtainanaccuratemeasurementreading.
2. When using Capacitance function, discharge capacitor(s) before making any
measurements.Largevaluecapacitorsshouldbedischargedthroughanappropriate
resistanceload
Inputs aremadevia the testlead terminals . Press button momentarily
to toggle between (Celsius) and (Fahrenheit).
Besuretoinsertthebananaplugtype KtemperaturebeadprobeBkp60withcorrect
polarities.YoucanalsouseaplugadapterBkb32(Option alpurchase)with
bananapinstotype Ksockettoadaptothertype Kstandardminiplugtemperature
probes.

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Inputsare madevia thetestlead terminals .
The functionisdesignedespeciallyforHVAC/Rflamesensorapplications.The
0.1 Aresolutionisusefulforidentifyingtheminutecurrentchangesinflamedetector
applications.Flamesignalcurrentcheckshouldindicatesteadyflamesignalofatleast
2 A forarectificationtype,or1.5 Aforanultraviolettype(8 Aforselfchecking
systems).Ifaflamesignalcurrentwithinadequatestrengthorfluctuationbeyond10%,
checkthefollowingtoavoidtheriskofunwantedflamerelaydropout:
Forgasoroilflames(Minipeeper):
Lowsupplyvoltage
Detectorlocation
Defectivedetectorwiring
Dirtyviewingwindows
FaultyMinipeeper
Foroilflames(Photocell):
Detectorlocation&wiring
Smokyflameorpoorlyadjustedairshutter
FaultyPhotocell
Temperatureover165 oF (74 oC)atphotocell
Forgasflames(FlameRod):
Ignitioninterference(Aflamesignalcurrentdifferencewiththeignitionbothonand
offgreaterthan0.5 Aindicatesthepresenceofignitioninterference)
Insufficientground(mustbeatleast4timesthedetectorarea)
Flameliftingoffburnerhead(ground),ornotcontinuouslyincontactwiththeflame
rod
Temperatureinexcessof600 oF(316 oC)attheflameelectrodeinsulatorcausing
shorttoground.

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Inputsaremade via the testlead terminals / / . Phase Rotationdirectionsare
indicated as symbolic movements by the LCD segments. Defaults at . Press
button momentarilytoggles between and modes.
: Hisensitivity mode, which detects relativelylowsignal outputs generated from
motorspinning, for checking phase connections ofMotors.
: Normalsensitivity mode for identifying phase sequence of ElectricitySupply.
Proper Rotation detection relies on solid signal connection to all three test lead
terminals simultaneously. Any single disconnection will lead to detectionfailureand
may produce false indication. To verify signalconnectionandhencepropermeter
indication, swap anytwoconnects( to the meter) to check for meter indication of
reversemovement

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Connect tothe Motoras illustrated.Besuretheelectricitysupplyisremoved. From the
perspectiveoflookingdowntheshaftofthemotor, speedspinitclockwise to generate
sufficientsignalstrengthforpropermeterdetection. Ifthemeterindicatesaclockwise
movement,themotorleadsconnectedtoL1,L2andL3ofthemeterare L1,L2andL3
(alsoknownasR,SandT) respectively.Ifthemeterindicatesacounte rclockwise
movement,swapanytwoconnectsbetweenthemeterandmotor.Thenretest.
Connecttothe Electricity Supply as illustrated. Ifthemeterindicatesaclockwise
movement,thephasesconnectedtoL1 ,L2andL3ofthemeterareL1,L2andL3
(alsoknownasR,SandT) respectively.Ifthemeterindicatesacounter clockwise
movement,swapanytwoconnectsbetweenthemeterandphases.Thenretest.
Connect the above mentioned L1,L2andL3 ofaMotor and that of the Electricity
Supply respectively should beable toget aclockwisemotormovement.
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TheComplementaryBeeperfeature can be selected in Powerup option. Press and
hold the buttonwhileturningthemet eron toenable. When the LCD segments
indicateaclockwisemovement,thebeepersoundsasinglelongbeeppersegment
cycle. When thesegmentsindicateacounterclockwisemovement,thebeepersounds
3shortbeepspersegmentcycle.
Hold feature freezesthedisplayforlaterview. LCD turns on. Press the
button momentarilyto toggle the holdfeature.
Press button for one second or more to toggle the mode. It
captures RMSvaluesof inrushcurrentin durationasshortas 80ms.LCD annuciator
turns on.AutoPowerOff is disabledautomaticallyinthismode.
Press the buttonfor1secondor moreto toggle the LCD backlight on/off. The
backlight willalsobeturnedoffautomaticallyafter20 minutes toextendbatterylife.

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The AutoPoweroff (APO)modeturnsthemeteroffautomaticallytoextendbatterylife
after approximately32 minutes of nospecified activities,whereapplicable:
1) Rotaryswitchorpushbuttonoperations
2) Significantmeasuringreadingsofabove8.5%ofranges
3) NonOLreadings for Resistance, Continuityor Diode function
4) NonzeroreadingsforHz function
5) Significant movementindicationasinPhaseRotationfunctions
Inotherwords,themeterwillintelligentlyavoidenteringtheAPOmodewhenitis in
normal measurements. TowakeupthemeterfromAPO,pressthe button
momentarily andrelease, orturnthe rotary switchOFFandthenbackon.Alwaysturn
the rotary switchtotheOFFpositionwhenthemeterisnotinuse
Toavoidelectricalshock,disconnectthemeterfromanycircuit,removethetestleads
fromtheinputjacksandturnOFFthemeterbefo reopeningthecase orbatterydoor .
Donotoperatewithopencase orbatterydoor.
Iftheinstrumentfailstooperate,checkbatteriesandtestleadsetc.,andreplaceas
necessary.Doublecheckoperatingprocedureasdescribedinthisu .
If the instrument voltageresistance input terminal has subjected to high voltage
transient(causedbylightningorswitchingsurgetothesystem undertest)byaccident
orabnormalconditionsofoperation,the protectiveimpedancecomponent s in series
might beblownoff(becomehighimpedance)like open fusestoprotecttheuserand
the meter.Mostmeasuringfunctionsthroughthisterminal might thenbeopencircuit.
Such components should only be replaced by qualified technician. Refer to the
LIMITEDWARRANTYsectionforobtainingwarrantyorrepairingservice.

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Accuracyisspecifiedforaperiodofoneyearaftercalibration . Periodiccalibrationat
intervals of one year is recommended to maintain meter accuracy. Refer to the
LIMITEDWARRANTYsectionforobtainingcalibration, repairingorwarrantyservice.
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perio dsoflongerthan60days,remove
thebatteriesandstorethemseparately.
Themeterusesstandard1.5VAAA Size(IECR03)batteryX2
Loosenthe 2 captivescrewsfromthe batterycovercase .Liftthe batterycovercase.
Replacethebatteries. Replacebatterycovercase.Refastenthescrews.

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35/6digits6000counts;dualdisplay
Automatic
5persecondnominal
0 C to40 C
Maximum relative humidity 80% for temperature up to 31 C
decreasinglinearlyto50%relativehumidityat40 C
2
20 Cto60 C,<80%R.H.(withbatteryremoved)
Operatingbelow2000m
nominal0.15x(specifiedaccuracy)/ C@(0 C  18 Cor
28 C  40 C),orotherwisespecified
TrueRMS
Doubleinsulation perUL/IEC/EN610101Ed. 3.0, CAN/CSAC22.2No.61010
1 Ed.3.0, UL/IEC/EN610102032 Ed.3.0, UL/IEC/EN610102033 Ed. 1.0 to CATIII
600VandCATIV300VAC&DC
6.0kV(1.2/50 ssurge)
Clamponjaws: 600Armscontinuous
& COMTerminals (all other functions): 600VDC/VACrms
MeetsEN613261:2013
Temperaturefunctionat80MHz~150MHz:
InanRFfieldof1V/m:
Total Accuracy= Specified Accuracy+ 25 digits
Otherfunctions:
InanRFfieldof3V/m:
Total Accuracy= Specified Accuracy+ 20 digits
1.5VAAASizebatteryX2
6.2mAtypical
Belowapprox.2.85V forCapacitance&Hz
Belowapprox.2.5V forotherfunctions
Idlefor32 minutes approx.
5 A typical
217x76x37mm
186gm
30mm max

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Testlead set, User'smanual, Softcarryingpouch, Bkp60bananaplug
Ktypethermocouple(Models 175D & 176D only),AlligatorClipset(Model176D only)
BKB32bananaplugtotypeKsocketplugadaptor
(Models 175D & 176D only)
AmpTipTM lowcurrent range; Display Hold; EFDetection (NCV);
Backlighted LCD; 80ms PeakRMS mode for inrush current; 3Phase Rotation
detection (Models 176D only)
Accuracyis (%readingdig its+numberofdigits)orotherwisespecified,at23 C
5 C.
MaximumCrestFactor< 2.5 : 1atfullscale&< 5 : 1athalfscaleorotherwise
specified,andwithfrequencycomponentswithinthespecifiedfrequencybandwidthfor
nonsinusoidalwaveforms.
RANGE Accuracy
600.0V 1.0% + 5d
InputImpedance:10M , 100pFnominal
RANGE Accuracy
50Hz ~60Hz
600.0V 1.0%+5d
InputImpedance:10M , 100pFnominal
RANGE Accuracy
600.0 , 6.000K ,60.00K 1.0% + 5d
600.0K 1),6000K 2) 1.2% + 5d
Open Circuit Voltage:1.7VDCtypical
1)Test Current:2 A typical
2)Test Current:0.2 A typical

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AudibleThreshold:Between10 and 250
Responsetime:32ms approx.
RANGE Accuracy 1)
200.0 F, 2500 F 2.0% + 4d
1)Accuracieswithfilmcapacitororbetter
RANGE Accuracy
3.000V 1.5% +5d
TestCurrent:0.3mAtypical
OpenCircuitVoltage:<3.5VDCtypical
RANGE Accuracy BurdenVoltage
200.0 A,2000 A 1.0% + 5d 3.5mV/ A
RANGE Accuracy 1)2)
40.0 oC~99.9 oC 1.0% + 0.8oC
100 oC~400 oC 1.0% + 1oC
40.0 oF ~99.9 oF 1.0% + 1.5oF
100 oF~752 oF 1.0% + 2oF
1)Ktypethermocouplerange&accuracynotincluded
2)Accuraciesassumemeterinteriorhasthesametemperatureoftheambient
(isothermalstage)foracorrectjunctionvoltagecompensation.Allowenoughtimeto
reachtheisothermalstageforasignificantchangeofambienttemperature.Itcantake
uptoanhourforchanges>5°C.

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RANGE Accuracy 1)2) 3) 4)
50Hz ~60Hz
60.00A 1.5% + 5d
1)Inducederrorfromadjacentcurrentcarryingconductor:<0.06A/A
2)InducederrorfromACVmeasurement <0.60A /kV @50/60Hz
3)Add10dtothespecifiedaccuracy@<6A
4)Inducednonzeroresidualwhilebeeperturnson:<20d
RANGE Accuracy 1) 2) 3) 4)
50Hz ~100Hz
60.00A 5), 600.0A 1.8% + 5d
100Hz ~400Hz
60.00A 5), 600.0A 2.0% + 5d
1)Inducederrorfromadjacentcurrentcarryingconductor: <0.06A/A
2) InducederrorfromACVmeasurement <0.60A /kV @50/60Hz
3)Specifiedaccuracyis formeasurementsmadeatthejawcenter.Whentheconductor
isnotpositionedatthejawcenter,add 2%tospecifiedaccuracy for positionerrors
4)Inducednonzeroresidualwhilebeeperturnson:<20d
5)Add10dtospecifiedaccuracy @ <6A
Response: 80msto>90% ofspecifications,andisspecifiedfrom2%ofrange.
Function Sensitivity (SineRMS) 1) Range
600V 50V 5.00Hz ~ 999.9Hz
Accuracy: 1%+5d
1)DCbias,ifany,notmorethan50%ofSineRMS