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1) SAFETY Observe proper safety precautions when working with voltages above 30 Vrms, 42.4 Vpeak or 60 VDC. These voltage levels pose a potential shock hazard to the user. 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.
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INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS Marking of Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE). Do not dispose of this product as unsorted municipal waste. Contact a qualified recycler Refer to the explanation in this Manual Possibility of electric shock Earth (Ground) Meter protected throughout by Double Insulation or Reinforced insulation Fuse Direct Current (DC) Alternating Current (AC)
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3) PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Note: Top of the line model is used as representative for illustration purposes. Please refer to your respective model for function availability. 1) 4 digits 9999 counts dual displays 2) Push-buttons for special 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...
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Average sensing RMS calibrated RMS (Root-Mean-Square) is the term used to describe the effective or equivalent DC value of an AC signal. Most digital multimeters use average sensing RMS calibrated technique to measure RMS values of AC signals. This technique is to obtain the average value by rectifying and filtering the AC signal.
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4) OPERATION NOTE Before and after hazardous voltage measurements, test the voltage function on a known source such as line voltage to determine proper meter functioning. AutoCheck mode (Models 525s, 521s, 829s only) This innovative AutoCheck feature automatically selects measurement function of DCV, ACV or Resistance () based on the input via the test leads.
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*As Hazardous-Alert: When making resistance measurements in AutoCheck mode, an unexpected display of voltage readings alerts you that the object under test is being energized. *Ghost-voltage Buster: Ghost-voltages are unwanted stray signals coupled from adjacent hard signals, which confuse common multimeter voltage measurements. Our AutoCheck mode provides low (ramp-up) input impedance (approx.
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RANGE button momentarily to select another trigger level (voltage range) manually. If the Hz reading becomes unstable, select higher voltage range to avoid electrical noise. If the reading shows zero, select lower voltage range. Note: In dBm function, power up default reference impedance will be displayed for 1 second before displaying the dBm readings.
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ACmV , dBm (Model 829s only), Hz functions +ACmV Press the SELECT button momentarily to select the subject functions in sequence. Last selection will be saved as power up default for repeat measurement convenience.
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nS Conductance (Models 525s, 521s, 829s, 827s only), Resistance, Continuity functions Press the SELECT button momentarily to select the subject functions in sequence for models 525s, 521s, 829s and 827s. Last selection will be saved as power up default for repeat measurement convenience.
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Capacitance, Diode test functions Press the SELECT button momentarily to select the subject functions in sequence. Last selection will be saved as power up default for repeat measurement convenience. NOTE Discharge capacitors before making any measurement. Large value capacitors should be discharged through an appropriate resistance load.
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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.
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PC computer interface capabilities The instrument equips with an optical isolated interface port at the meter back for data communication. Optional purchase PC USB interface kit BU-82X is required to connect the meter to the PC computer. MAX/MIN/AVG* (REC) at fast 20/s measurement mode (Models 525s*, 521s*, 829s, 827s only) Press REC button momentarily to activate MAX/MIN/AVG* recording mode.
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Beep-Jack™ Input Warning The meter beeps as well as displays “InEr” to warn the user against possible damage to the meter due to improper connections to the A, mA, or A input jacks when other function (like voltage function) is selected. Beep-Jack Input Warning is disabled while Data Logging operation (Models 525s &...
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arrow) or (Down-arrow) button momentarily to select a different sampling speed from 0.05s (0.1s for single T1/T2, Diode & /nS; 0.5s for Hz/Duty; 2s for Cx & dual T1 /T1-T2 ), 0.1s, 0.5s, 1s, 2s, 3s, 4s, 5s, 10s, 15s, 30s, 60s, 120s, 180s, 300s, up to the slowest 600s.
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●The bar-graph turns to a swinging pointer when data-logging mode is running. ●Press SELECT button momentarily to toggle the LCD display between measuring data and logged data item number (mini / main displays for most-significant / least-significant numbers separately). ●Press (PAUS/CONT/STOP) button momentarily to pause/continue logging.
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●Turn Rotary switch to another function or OFF to exit the RECALL mode. 5) MAINTENANCE NOTE To avoid electrical shock, disconnect the meter from any circuit, remove the test leads from the input jacks and turn OFF the meter before opening the case. Do not operate with open case.
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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, 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...
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9999 counts: ACV, DCV, Hz & nS 6000 counts: mV, A, mA, A, Ohm & Capacitance Polarity: Automatic Update Rate: Digital Display: 5 per second nominal; 41 Segments Bar-graph: 60 per second max Low Battery: Below approx. 7V Operating Temperature: 0 C to 45 Relative Humidity: Maximum relative humidity 80% for temperature up to 31 C decreasing...
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Dimension: L208mm X W103mm X H64.5mm with holster Weight: 635 gm with holster Accessories: Test lead pair; battery installed; user’s manual; BKP60 banana plug type-K thermocouple (Models 829s, 827s, 521s & 525s only) Optional purchase accessories: USB interface kit BU-86X; BKB32 banana plug to type-K socket plug adaptor Electrical Specifications Accuracy is (% reading digits + number of digits) or otherwise specified, at 23...
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AC Voltage 125k@ 300V Function RANGE Accuracy 320k@ 600V 50Hz ~ 60Hz 500k@ 1000V 60.00mV, 600.0mV 9.999V, 99.99V, 0.5% + 3d & AC+DC Voltage 999.9V Function RANGE Accuracy 40Hz ~ 500Hz DC, 50Hz ~ 60Hz 60.00mV, 600.0mV 0.8% + 4d 60.00mV, 600.0mV 9.999V, 99.99V 1.0%+4d...
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125k@ 300V Audible threshold: between 20 and 320k@ 600V 300; Response time < 100s 460k@ 1000V AC & AC+DC Current Ohms RANGE Accuracy Burden voltage RANGE Accuracy 50Hz ~ 60Hz 600.0, 6.000k, 0.1%+3d 600.0A, 60.00k, 600.0k 0.08mV/A 0.6%+3d 6000A 0.4%+3d 6.000M...
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Crest mode (Instantaneous Peak Hold) AC 600.0mV 50.00kHz 60mV Accuracy: Specified accuracy adds 250 AC 9.999V 2.5V 15.00 ~ digits for changes > 1.0 ms in duration AC 99.99V 10.00kHz AC 999.9V 100V Record mode 200A AC 600.0A Accuracy: Specified accuracy adds 10 digits AC 6000A 600A for changes >...
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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.
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