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USER'S MANUAL BM839 BM836 Digital Multimeter...
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1) SAFETY 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.
CAUTION Disconnect the test leads from the test points before changing functions. International Electrical Symbols Marking of Electrical 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...
3) PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Note: Top of the line model is used as representative for illustration purposes. Please refer to your particular model for function availability. 1) 4-1/2 digits 20000 counts & 3-5/6 digits 6000 counts selectable dual displays 2) Push-buttons for special functions &...
4) OPERATION CAUTION Before and after hazardous voltage measurements, test the voltage function on a known source such as line voltage to determine proper meter functioning. & VFD ACV functions Press the SELECT button momentarily to toggle the subject functions. Last selection will be saved as power up default for repeat measurement convenience.
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Resistance, BeepLit Continuity, nS Conductance functions Press the SELECT button momentarily to select the subject functions. Last selection will be saved as power up default for repeat measurement convenience. BeepLit Continuity function is having improved convenience for checking wiring connections and operation of switches.
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Auto leads resistance calibration When entering the 200 range manually by RANGE button for high precision low resistance measurement, this feature will prompt you to short the inputs for temporary test lead resistance calibration on this range. The fastest way is to short the leads to auto-range to the 200...
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CAUTION Discharge capacitors before making any measurement. Large value capacitors should be discharged through an appropriate resistance 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).
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DCmV, ACmV functions Press the SELECT button momentarily to toggle the subject functions. Last selection will be saved as power up default for repeat measurement convenience.
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Temperature functions (Model 839 only) Press SELECT button momentarily to toggle C and F readings. Last selection will be saved as power up default for repeat measurement convenience. Note: Be sure to insert the banana plug type-K temperature bead probe Bkp60 with correct polarities.
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A, mA, µA Current functions Press the SELECT button momentarily to toggle the DC or AC of the subject functions. Last selection will be saved as power up default for repeat measurement convenience. Backlighted display Press the button for 1 second or more to toggle the LCD backlight. The backlight will also be turned off automatically after approximate 10 minutes to extend battery life.
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Hold The hold feature freezes the display for later view. LCD “ ” turns on. Press the HOLD button momentarily to toggle the hold feature. 20000 counts High Resolution mode Press the 6000/19999 button for one second or more to toggle between the Standard 6000 counts and 20000 counts High Resolution modes.
functions, especially voltage function, is selected. Set Beeper Off Press the RANGE button while turning the meter on to temporarily disable the Beeper feature. Turn the rotary switch OFF and then back on to resume. Auto-Power-off (APO) The Auto-Power-off (APO) mode turns the meter off automatically to extend battery life after approximately 20 minutes of no rotary switch or push button operations.
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Battery and Fuse replacement Battery use: Four 1.5V AA alkaline batteries (IEC LR6) Fuses use: Fuse (F2) for µA/mA input: 0.4A/1000Vac & Vdc, IR 30kA, F fuse; or better. Dimension: 6 x 32 mm Fuse (F3) for A input: 11A/1000Vac & Vdc, IR 20kA, F fuse; or better. Dimension: 10 x 38 mm Battery and Fuse replacement: Loosen the screws from the access cover of the case bottom.
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GENERAL SPECIFICATION Display: 3-5/6 digits 6,000 counts & 4-1/2 digits 20,000 counts max Polarity: Automatic 3-5/6 digits Update Rate: 5 per second nominal 4-1/2 digits Update Rate: 5 per second nominal 61 Segments Bar graph Update Rate: 40 per second max Operating Temperature: -10C to 50C Relative Humidity: Maximum relative humidity 90% for temperature up to 28C decreasing linearly to 50% relative humidity at 50C...
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APO Consumption: 20A typical Dimension: L208mm X W103mm X H64.5mm with holster Weight: 635 gm with holster Accessories: Test probe pair, Holster, User's manual, Bkp60 banana plug type-K thermocouple (Model 839 only) Optional Accessories: BKB32 banana plug to type-K socket plug adaptor (Model 839 only), BMH-01 magnetic hanger;...
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Add 20d @ reading >80% of range Unspecified for readings < 5% of range Signal peak absolute values, including DC bias, less than 1100mV peak 40Hz ~ 500Hz only for model 836 AC Voltage (20000-count mode) RANGE Accuracy Model 839 Model 836 50Hz ~ 60Hz 199.99mV...
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DC Voltage (6000-count mode) RANGE Accuracy Model 839 Model 836 600.0mV 0.09% + 1d 0.18% + 1d 6.000V, 60.00V 0.045% + 1d 0.09% + 1d 600.0V, 1000V 0.09% + 1d 0.18% + 1d Input impedance: 10M, 110pF nominal DC Voltage (20000-count mode) RANGE Accuracy Model 839...
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