USER`S MANUAL
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1. eNon Contact EF Detection An antenna is located along the top right end of the stationary clamp jaw which detects electric field surrounds energized conductors It is ideal for tracing live wiring connections locating wiring breakage and to distinguish between live or earth connections eProbe Contact EF Detection For more precise indication of live wires such as distinguishing between Live and Ground connections use one single probe to test via terminal COM for direct contact EF Detection with best sensitivity CAUTION amp WARNING for Non Invasive Clamp on Current Measurements CAUTION Application and Removal of the Clamp on Jaws For non invasive current measurements press the jaw trigger and clamp the jaws around conductor s of only one single pole of a circuit for load current measurement Make sure the jaws are completely closed or else it will introduce measurement errors Enclosing conductor s of more than one pole of a circuit may result in differential current like identifying leakage current measurement Align the conductor s to the Jaws center indicators Regular or AmpTip indicators where applicable asmuch 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 a2. GS cama mave RAO USER S MANUAL BM079 amp BM078 DC AC BM077 DC AC BM076 BM073 amp BM072 AC Clamp on Multimeter Series 1 1 SAFETY This manual contains information and warnings that must be followed for operating the instrument safely and maintaining the instrument in a safe operating condition If the instrument is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer the protection provided by the instrument may be impaired The meter protection rating against the users is double insulation per UL IEC EN61010 1 Ed 3 0 IEC EN61010 2 033 Ed 1 0 CAN CSA C22 2 No 61010 1 Ed 3 0 IEC EN61010 2 032 Ed 3 0 amp IEC EN61010 031 Ed 1 1 Measurement Category III 600V amp Category IV 300V AC amp DC Per IEC61010 1 2010 OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY II CAT Il is for equipment intended to be supplied from the building wiring It applies both to plug connected equipment and to PERMANENTLY CONNECTED EQUIPMENT OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY Ill CAT Ill is for equipment intended to form part of a building wiring installation Such equipment includes socket outlets fuse panels and some MAINS installation control equipment OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY IV CAT IV is for equipment installed at or near the origin of the electrical supply to a building between the building entrance and the main distribution board Such equipment may include electricity tariff meters and primary overcurrent protection devices TERMS IN TH
3. 20 digits at around 405MHz DCuA and Ohm Functions 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 Power Supply 1 5V AAA Size battery X 2 Power Consumption Typical 13mA for Current functions of Models 079 078 amp 077 4 3mA for others Low Battery Below approx 2 85V for Capacitance amp Hz Below approx 2 5V for other functions APO Timing Idle for 32 minutes APO Consumption 5uA typical Dimension LxWxH 223 x 76 x 37mm for Models 079 078 amp 077 217 x 76 x 37mm for Models 076 073 amp 072 Weight 234gm for Models 079 078 amp 077 186gm for Models 076 073 amp 072 Jaw opening amp Conductor diameter 35mm max for Models 079 078 amp 077 30mm max for Models 076 073 amp 072 Accessories Test lead set User s manual Soft carrying pouch Bkp60 banana plug K type thermocouple Models 079 amp 076 only Alligator Clip set Models 079 amp 076 only Optional purchase accessories BKB32 banana plug to type K socket plug adaptor Models 079 amp 076 only Special Features AmpTip low current range MAX MIN AVG Recording mode Display Hold EF Detection NCV Backlighted LCD Models 079 078 amp 076 only 80ms Peak RMS mode for inrush current Models 079 078 amp 076 only Relative Zero Models 079 078 amp 076 only 3 Phase Rotation detection Models 079 amp 076 only 18 Electrical Specifi
4. accuracy not included AmpTip clamp on ACA RANGE Accuracy 2 3 4 50Hz 60Hz 0 00A 1 5 5d Induced error from adjacent current carrying conductor lt 0 01A A 2 Specified with Relative Zero A mode applied to offset the non zero residual readings if any 3 Add 10d to the specified accuracy lt 4A For Models 076 073 amp 072 unspecified lt 0 2A 20 AmpTip clamp on DCA Models 079 078 amp 077 only RANGE 0 00A 2 0 5d Induced error from adjacent current carrying conductor lt 0 01A A 2 Specified with DC Zero mode applied to offset the non zero residual readings if any 3 Add 10d to the specified accuracy lt 4A AmpTip clamp on DC ACA Models 079 amp 078 only RANGE Accuracy 2 3 DC 50Hz 60Hz 60 00A 2 0 7d Induced error from adjacent current carrying conductor lt 0 01A A 2 Specified with DC Zero mode applied to offset the non zero residual readings if any 3 Add 10d to the specified accuracy lt 4A Regular Clamp on ACA Accuracy 933 50Hz 100Hz 100Hz 400Hz 60 00A 8 600 0A Induced error from adjacent current carrying conductor lt 0 01A A 2 For Models 079 078 amp 077 Maximum Crest Factor lt 2 1 at full scale amp lt 4 1 at half scale For Models 076 073 amp 072 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
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6. errors For Models 079 078 amp 077 add 10d to the specified accuracy lt 9A For Models 076 073 amp 072 add 10d to specified accuracy lt 6A and unspecified lt 0 2A 21 Regular Clamp on DCA Models 079 078 amp 077 only RANGE 60 00A3 600 0 2 0 5d Induced error from adjacent current carrying conductor lt 0 01A A 2 Specified with DC Zero mode applied to offset the non zero residual readings if any 3 Add 10d to the specified accuracy lt 9A Regular Clamp on DC ACA Models 079 amp 078 only RANGE DC 50Hz 100Hz 100Hz 400Hz Induced error from adjacent current carrying conductor lt 0 01A A 2 Specified with DC Zero mode applied to offset the non zero residual readings if any 3 Add 10d to the specified accuracy lt 9A Hz Line Level Frequency Sensitivity Sine RMS 5 00Hz 999 9Hz OA AmpTip 50 00Hz 400 0Hz 60A 600A 50 00Hz 400 0Hz Accuracy 1 5d DC bias if any not more than 50 of Sine RMS Non Contact EF Detection 22 Typical Voltage Bar Graph Indication 20V tolerance 10V 36V 55V tolerance 23V 83V 110V tolerance 59V 165V 220V tolerance 124V 330V 440V tolerance 250V 600V Indication Bar graph segments amp audible beep tones proportional to the field strength Detection Frequency 50 60Hz Detection Antenna Inside the top side of the stationary jaw Probe Contact EF Detection For
7. more precise indication of live wires such as distinguishing between live and ground connections use one single probe to test via terminal COM for direct contact EF Detection with best sensitivity LIMITED WARRANTY BRYMEN warrants to the original product purchaser that each product it manufactures will be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service within a period of one year from the date of purchase BRYMEN s warranty does not apply to accessories fuses fusible resistors spark gaps varistors batteries or any product which in BRYMEN s opinion has been misused altered neglected or damaged by accident or abnormal conditions of operation or handling To obtain warranty service contact your nearest BRYMEN authorized agent or send the product with proof of purchase and description of the difficulty postage and insurance prepaid 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 OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE BRYMEN WILL NOT BE LIABLE
8. IEC R03 battery X 2 Loosen the 2 captive screws from the battery cover case Lift the battery cover case Replace the batteries Replace battery cover case Re fasten the screws GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Display 3 5 6 digits 6000 counts Polarity Automatic Update Rate 5 per second nominal Operating Temperature 0 C to 40 C Relative Humidity Maximum relative humidity 80 for temperature up to 31 C decreasing linearly to 50 relative humidity at 40 C Pollution degree 2 Storage Temperature 20 C to 60 C lt 80 R H with battery removed Altitude Operating below 2000m Temperature Coefficient nominal 0 15 x specified accuracy C 0 C 18 C or 28 C 40 C or otherwise specified Sensing True RMS Safety Double insulation per UL IEC EN61010 1 Ed 3 0 IEC EN61010 2 033 Ed 1 0 CAN CSA C22 2 No 61010 1 Ed 3 0 IEC EN61010 2 032 Ed 3 0 amp IEC EN61010 031 Ed 1 1 to CAT III 600V and CAT IV 300V AC amp DC Transient Protection 6 0kV 1 2 50us surge Overload Protections Current amp Hz functions via jaws G OOADC AAC rms at lt 400Hz Voltage amp 3 Phase Rotation functions via terminals 660VDC 920VAC rms Other functions via terminals 6 OOVDC VAC rms 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 DCA and DC ACA Functions in an RF field of 1V m Total Accuracy Specified Accuracy
9. IS MANUAL WARNING identifies conditions and actions that could result in serious injury or even death to the user CAUTION identifies conditions and actions that could cause damage or malfunction in the instrument WARNING 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 2 To avoid electrical shock hazard observe the proper safety precautions when working with voltages above 60 VDC or 30 VAC rms These voltage levels pose a potential shock hazard to the user Before and after hazardous voltage measurements test the voltage function on a known source such as line voltage to determine proper meter functioning Keep your hands fingers behind the hand finger barriers of the meter and the test leads that indicate the limits of safe access of the hand held part during measurement Inspect test leads connectors and probes for damaged insulation or exposed metal before using the instrument If any defects are found replace them immediately Only use the test lead provided with the equipment or UL Listed Probe Assembly rated CAT Il 600V or better This Clamp on meter is designed to 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 is to be carried out could be accessible CAUTION Disconnect the test leads from the test poi
10. 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 Trouble Shooting If the instrument fails to operate check batteries and test 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 under test by accident or abnormal conditions of operation the protective impedance components in series might be blown off become high impedance like open fuses to protect the user and the instrument 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 Accuracy and Calibration 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 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 batteries and store them separately Battery replacement The meter uses standard 1 5V AAA Size
11. banana plug type K temperature bead probe Bkp60 with correct polarities You can also use a plug adapter Bkb32 Optional purchase with banana pins to type K socket to adapt other type K standard mini plug temperature probes CAUTION 1 Using Capacitance 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 measurement reading 11 2 When using Capacitance function discharge capacitor s before making any measurements Large value capacitors should be discharged through an appropriate resistance load DCA Current function Models 079 amp 076 only Inputs are made through the test lead terminals COM Application notes The DCuA function is designed especially for HVAC R flame sensor applications The 0 1uA 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 2uA for a rectification type or 1 5uA for an ultraviolet type 8uA 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 locati
12. cations Accuracy is reading digits number of digits or otherwise specified at 23 C 5 C Maximum Crest Factor lt 2 5 1 at full scale amp lt 5 1 at half scale or otherwise specified and with frequency spectrum not exceeding the specified frequency bandwidth for non sinusoidal waveforms DC Voltage RANGE 600 0V 1 0 5d Input Impedance 10MQ 100 pF nominal AC Voltage with Digital Low Pass Filter RANGE 50Hz 60Hz 600 0V 1 0 5d Input Impedance 10MQ 100 pF nominal DC AC Voltage with Digital Low Pass Filter Models 079 amp 078 Only RANGE DC 50Hz 60Hz 00 0V 1 2 7d Input Impedance 10MQ 100 pF nominal PEAK rms ACV amp ACA of Models 079 078 amp 076 only Response 80ms to gt 90 Audible Continuity Tester Audible Threshold At between 100 and 25002 Response time 32ms approx Ohm RANGE 600 02 6 000KQ 60 00KO 1 0 5d Open Circuit Voltage 1 0VDC typical co Capacitance Models 079 078 076 amp 073 only Accuracies with film capacitor or better Diode Tester Test Current 0 3mA typically Open Circuit Voltage lt 3 5VDC typically DCuA Models 079 amp 076 only ANGE Burden Voltage 200 0uA 2000uA 1 0 5d 3 5mV uA Temperature Models 079 amp 076 only ANGE Accuracy 40 0 C 99 9 C 1 0 0 8 C 00 C 400 C 1 0 1 C 40 0 F 211 8 F 1 0 1 5 F 212 F 752 F 1 0 2 F K type thermocouple range amp
13. e movement the beeper sounds 3 short beeps per segment cycle Hold Hold feature freezes the display for later view LCD turns on Press the HOLD button momentarily to toggle the hold feature Record mode Press REC button momentarily to activate MAX MIN AVG recording mode LCD fq amp MAX MIN AVG turn on The meter beeps when new MAX maximum or MIN minimum reading is updated AVG Average reading is calculated over time Press the button momentarily to read the MAX MIN and AVG readings in sequence Press the button for 1 second or more to exit this mode Auto Power Off is disabled automatically in this mode Relative Zero A ZERO mode Models 079 078 077 076 amp 073 only Relative Zero allows the user to offset the meter consecutive measurements with the 14 main display displaying reading as the reference value LCD A turns on Press the AZERO HOLD button for one second or more to toggle Relative Zero mode DC Zero mode is set instead of Relative Zero mode however to only offset the non zero DCA residuals caused by magnetic hysteresis of the jaws as in DCA amp DC ACA functions Press the A ZERO HOLD button for one second or more to activate re activate this mode Apply this mode before making any single DCA or DC ACA measurement for best measuring accuracy The meter shows dc_0 shortly to confirm activation before continuing measurements The beeper will sound 3 short beeps however to
14. entarily to select the subject functions in sequence Note 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 CAUTION Using Resistance Continuity 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 disconnected from the circuit to obtain an accurate measurement reading 10 dF Capacitance Models 079 078 076 amp 073 only amp Temperature Models 079 amp 076 only functions Inputs are made through the test lead terminals COM Defaults at 4 Capacitance Press SELECT button momentarily to select C Celsius or F Fahrenheit in sequence _ Oe Note Be sure to insert the
15. for opening the clamp jaw 10 Hand Finger Barrier to indicate the limits of safe access of the meter 11 Clamp Jaw for DC or AC current magnetic field pick up 12 Additional center indicator for AmpTip Low current function at where best AmpTip current accuracy is specified 4 4 OPERATION WARNING Before and after hazardous voltage measurements test the voltage function on a known source such as line voltage to determine proper meter functioning ACV DCV DC ACV Models 078 amp 079 only Line level Hz amp EF NCV functions Inputs other than that of EF as described below are made through the test lead terminals COM Defaults at ACV Function Press SELECT button momentarily to select DCV DC ACV Line level Hz or EF NCV function in sequence Note ACV and hence AC DCV amp Line level Hz function is equipped with digital low pass filter and is capable of dealing with VFD Variable Frequency Drives signals It also improves ACV reading stability in noisy electrical environments For Models 073 amp 072 EF NCV function is designed in an independent rotary switch position 5 Electric Field EF Detection The meter displays EF when it is ready Signal strength is indicated as a series of bar graph segments on the display together with variable beep tones
16. ion of reverse movement 13 Using the Hi sensitivity mode for Motors Connect to the Motor as 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 counter clockwise movement swap any two connects between the meter and motor Then retest Using the Normal mode R for MAINS electricity supply Connect to the MAINS 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 MAINS respectively should get a clockwise motor movement Using the Complementary Beeper feature The Complementary Beeper feature is selected in Power up option Press and hold the REC button while turning the meter on to enable If the segments indicate a clockwise movement the beeper sounds a single long beep per segment cycle If the segments indicate a counter clockwis
17. nts before changing meter functions INTERNATIONAL ELECTRICAL SYMBOLS Caution Refer to the explanation in this Manual Caution Risk of electric shock Earth Ground Double Insulation or Reinforced insulation Fuse AC Alternating Current DC Direct Current Application around and removal from hazardous live conductors is permitted 2 CENELEC Directives The instruments conform to CENELEC Low voltage directive 2006 95 EC and Electromagnetic compatibility directive 2004 108 EC oe e 3 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION This user s manual uses only representative model s for illustrations Please refer specification details for function availability to each model 12 T MAX 600A 600V CAT Ill gt R 3 300V CATIV Temp 1 R D P Ta gt ti D gt ES CG max mave R O O T 6 1 Antenna area for Non Contact EF Detection 2 Jaw center indicator with DCA polarity for Models 079 078 amp 077 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 numeric LCD display 5 Additional input Jack for Phase Rotation function only 6 Input Jack for all functions EXCEPT non invasive DCA DC ACA or ACA current functions 7 Common Ground reference Input Jack for all functions EXCEPT non invasive DCA DC ACA or ACA current functions 8 Push buttons for special functions amp features 9 Jaw trigger
18. on amp wiring Smoky flame or poorly adjusted air shutter Faulty Photocell Temperature over 165 F 74 C at photocell For gas flames Flame Rod Ignition interference A flame signal current difference with the ignition both on and off greater than 0 5uA 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 F 316 C at the flame electrode insulator causing short to ground 12 amp R 3 Phase Rotation function Models 079 amp 076 only Inputs are made through the test lead terminals L1 L2 L3 Phase Rotation directions are indicated as symbolic movements by the LCD segments Defaults at Press SELECT button momentarily toggles between and R modes Hi sensitivity mode which detects relatively low signal outputs generated from motor spinning for checking phase connections of Motors R Normal sensitivity mode for identifying phase sequence of MAINS electricity supply CAUTION 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 between the meter and the test points to check for indicat
19. s transformers motors and conductor wires may affect measurement accuracy Keep the jaws away from them as much as possible to minimize influence WARNING Do not use the meter to measure currents above the rated frequency 400H7z Circulating currents may cause the magnetic circuits of the Jaws reach a hazardous temperature Non Invasive AmpTip Low Current Functions ACA DCA Models 079 078 amp 077 only DC ACA Models 079 amp 078 only amp Hz Input is made via the clamp jaws with best accuracy specified near the jaw tip area for small conductors low current measurements Defaults at ACA function Press SELECT button momentarily to select the subject functions in sequence Non Invasive Regular Current Funtions ACA DCA Models 079 078 amp 077 only DC ACA Models 079 amp 078 only amp Hz Input is made via the clamp jaws with best accuracy specified at the jaw center for regular current measurements Press SELECT button momentarily to select the subject functions in sequence 9 Q Resistance Continuity amp gt Diode functions Inputs are made through the test lead terminals COM Defaults at Q Resistance Press SELECT button mom
20. warn for null activation if the residual is beyond a reasonable hysteresis reading of 5 to 5 DCA 80ms PEAK RMS mode Models 079 078 amp 076 only Press PEAK RMS button for one second or more to toggle PEAK RMS mode to capture inrush current or voltage RMS values in duration as short as 80ms LCD GATH turns on Auto Power Off is disabled automatically in this mode Backlighted LCD display Models 079 078 amp 076 only Press the SELECT button for 1 second or more to toggle the LCD backlight The backlight will also be turned off automatically after 32 seconds to extend battery life Intelligent Auto Power Off APO The Auto Power off APO mode turns the meter off automatically to extend battery life after approximately 32 minutes of no specified activities where applicable 1 Rotary switch or push button operations 2 Significant measuring readings of above 8 5 of ranges 3 Non OL readings for Resistance Continuity or Diode function 4 Non zero readings for Hz 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 under normal measurements To wake up the meter from APO press the SELECT 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 5 MAINTENANCE WARNING 15 To avoid electrical shock disconnect the meter from
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