USER`S MANUAL TBM811, TBM812, TBM829
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1. Note Be sure to insert the 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 standard type K mini plug temperature probes JF Capacitance gt 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 CAUTION Discharge capacitors before making any measurement Large value capacitors should be discharged through an appropriate resistance load 10 4F rq EMO 4 pu oc pee d od 0 g mM UL J Ul faye lu ee atc tem FORWARD BIAS REVERSE BIAS 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 the2. Ea Gee O Ges gt TRES ue Yes No Erase amp Start Erase Erase ALL amp Start ePress 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 ePress ll PAUS CONT STOP button momentarily to pause continue logging ePress 1 PAUS CONT STOP button for 1 second or more to stop logging eWhen a sampling speed of 30s or longer is selected the meter will enter a 5096 power down mode between data logging measurements approx 4 2 minutes after data logging is started displaying only the swinging pointer Press the SELECT button momentarily can resume real time display 15 3 Recall logged data ePress the Up arrow and W Down arrow buttons simultaneously to enter the Recall mode The last session page number shows up for 0 5 second before displaying the last logged data item R amp C annunicators turn on ePress the A Up arrow or W
3. TBM525 amp TBM829 DCmV DCmV DC ACmV Logic Level IU Hz amp Duty 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 TBM822 XEX amp TBM821 XEX DCmV Logic Level amp Duty 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 WD 8 ACmV z dBm z TBM829 only Hz 4 Y 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 mV Hz dBm Hz dBm Hz dBm Hz Hz mV ELICIT J 93 UL Ca nS Conductance 525 amp TBM829 only Q Resistance Continuity functions Press the SELECT button momentarily to select the subject functions in sequence for models 525 521 829 and 827 Last selection will be saved as power up default for repeat measurement
4. ace 88882 MAXMIN HOO DIA HOO Ces dB ETE 38 dBm 0 T T SELECT D gt nous dim Q D T gt p dr NEU zt L COM QV4F 0 0 0 6 10 FUSED FUSED T MAX 1000V CATE Gen 2009 nnd SN AMO HOOK D a LEE S Loz Va EN o WS gt T 14 Qo 1 z 10 to e Q o FUSED E BRYMEN BRIGHT PEOPLE S CHOICE USER S MANUAL t IOP TRONIC HellermannTyton TBM811 TBM812 TBM829 TBM811XEX TBM812XEX TBM525 1 SAFETY Terms in this 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 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 protec
5. Turn the rotary switch OFF and then back on to resume Data Logging operation TBM525 only 1 Set logging interval ePress the Timer button for 1 second or more to display the selected sampling speed in second Factory default t0 05 means sampling speed is 0 05 second Press the Up arrow or W Down arrow button momentarily to select a different sampling speed from 0 055 0 15 for single T1 T2 Diode amp 2 nS 0 55 for Hz Duty 25 for Cx amp dual T1 2 T1 T2 72 0 15 0 55 1s 2s 3s 4s 5s 105 15s 30s 60s 120s 180s 300s up to the slowest 600s Then press the Timer button for 1 second or more to confirm the new setting The setting resets to default when function is changed AR n HOS Tele Range A room ORM Red 3 CRED E i e E lt 2 Start Stop data logging Note Set view logging interval right before starting data logging to avoid mis handling Data logging functon stops automatically to ensure logged data accuracy when Low battery indication turns on Lo bat symbol stays with the last logged data as a reminder eThe meter supports multi session data log
6. Risk of electric shock Earth Ground Double Insulation or Reinforced insulation Fuse AC Alternating Current DC Direct Current gt 2 CENELEC DIRECTIVES The instruments conform to CENELEC Low voltage directive 2006 95 EC and Electromagnetic compatibility directive 2004 108 EC 3 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 amp features 3 Selector to turn the Power On or Off and Select a function E CD prea 4 Input Jack for 10A 20A for 30sec current function 19 5 Common Ground reference Input Jack for all functions 6 Input Jack for all functions EXCEPT current uA mA y functions T Input Jack for milli amp and micro amp current functions 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 contacts identifying potentiometer clicks and indicating signal spikes during adjustments 4 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 ave
7. amp AC DC Voltage Function RANGE Accuracy DC 50Hz 60Hz AutoCheck ACV RANGE Accuracy 50Hz 60Hz 9 999V 99 99V 999 9V 1 0 4d Lo Z ACV Threshold gt 3VAC 50 60Hz nominal Lo Z ACV Input Impedance Initially approx 3 0kQ 150pF 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 18k 2 9100V 125kQ 300V 320kKQ 600V 460kQ 1000V Ohms 60 00mV 600 0mV 9 999V 99 99V 999 9V 0 7 40Hz 1kHz 60 00mV 600 0mV 1 0 6d 9 999V 99 99V 0 999 9V 2 2 6d 1kHz 20kHz 60 00mV 2 600 0mV 2 2 29 6d 9 999V 3 99 99V 999 9V Unspec d f Specificied from 10 to 100 of range for Model 811 2 Specificied from 30 to 100 of range 3 for 1kHz 15kHz only Input Impedance 10MQ 50pF nominal 80pF nominal for mV ranges RANGE Accuracy 600 00 6 000kO 60 00kQ 600 0kQ 0 1 3d 6 000MQ 0 4 3d 60 00MQ 1 5 5d 99 99nS Open Circuit Voltage lt 1 2VDC lt 1 0VDC for 60M range AutoCheck Ohms RANGE 0 8 10d Accuracy 600 002 6 000kQ 60 00kQ 600 0kQ 0 5 4d 6 000MQ 0 8 3d 60 00MQ Open Circuit Voltage lt 1 2VDC lt 1 0VDC for 6 OMQ range Audible Continuity Tester Audible threshold between 200 and
8. convenience Direct rotary switch selection on Resistance and Continuity functions for models 822 and 821 Te mi LO OA SELECT jr Ws did 79 Note Conductance is the inverse of Resistance that is S 1 Q or nS 1 GQ It virtually extends the Resistance measurements to the order of Giga Ohms for leakage measurements 9 4 Continuity function is convenient for checking wiring connections and operation of switches A continuous beep tone indicates a complete wire CAUTION Using resistance and continuity function in a live circuit will produce false results and may damage the instrument In many cases the suspected component must be disconnected from the circuit to obtain an accurate reading Temperature functions TBM525 amp TBM829 only Press SELECT button momentarily to toggle between C and F readings For Dual Channel Temperature function models 829 amp 525 press T1 T2 RANGE button momentarily can select T1 T2 T1 72 or 1 2 72 readings Last selection will be saved as power up default for repeat measurement convenience T1 X EF T1 T2 T1 T2 T2 3257 l2 c
9. 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 mA and A Current functions Press SELECT button momentarily to select DC DC DC AC and AC Hz Last selection will be saved as power up default for repeat measurement convenience uA Hz mA Hz A Hz me Ca mer Ca xr SELECT SELECT SELECT M amp S i im she e v p e me dg By E A Ey A A mA QV uA M ANIA m Ao T n AA mM mum MUTA mom To ee NG NG Note When measuring a 3 phase system special attention should be taken to the phase 11 to phase voltage which is significantly higher than the phase to earth voltage To avoid exceeding the voltage rating of the protection fuse s accidentally always consider the phase to phase voltage as the working voltage for the protection fuse s Electric Field EF Detection TBM829 only At any function press the EF button for one second or more to toggle to EF Detection feature The meter displays E F when it is ready Signal strength is indicated as a series of bar graph segments on the display plu
10. 0kA or better F fuse V mV amp Others 1050Vrms 1450Vpeak 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 Power Supply Single 9V battery NEDA1604G JISOO6P IEC6F22 NEDA1604A JIS6AMG or IECGLF22 Power Consumption 5 mA typical APO Timing Idle for 30 minutes APO Consumption 50uA typical 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 TBM829 amp TBM525 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 C 5 C amp less than 75 relative humidity True RMS voltage amp current accuracies are specified from 10 to 100 of range or otherwise specified Maximum Crest Factor 2 1 at full scale amp 4 1 at half scale and with frequency components within the specified frequency bandwidth for non sinusoidal waveforms 9 999V 99 99V 1 0 4d DC Voltage Function RANGE Accuracy 999 9V 2 0 4d mV 60 00mV 0 1
11. 2 2d 1kHz 3kHz 600 0mV 0 06 2d 60 00mV 600 0mV 2 0 3d V 9 999V 99 99V 999 9V 0 08 2d Input Impedance 10MQ 50pF nominal 80pF nominal for 600mV range AC Voltage Function RANGE Accuracy 9 999V 99 99V 0 999 9V 3 0 4d 3kHz 20kHz 60 00mV 7 600 0mV 2 30 50Hz 60Hz 60 00mV 600 0mV 9 999V 99 99V 999 9V 0 5 3d 40Hz 500Hz 60 00mV 600 0mV 0 8 4d 9 999V 99 99V 1 0 4d 999 9V 2 0 4d 500Hz 1kHz 60 00mV 600 0mV 2 0 3d 9 999V 2 99 99V 999 9V Unspec d f Specificied from 30 to 100 of range 2 for 3kHz 15kHz only Input Impedance 10MQ 50pF nominal 80pF nominal for mV ranges dBm At 60002 11 76dBm to 54 25dBm Accuracy 0 25dB 2d 40Hz 20kHz Input Impedance 10MQ 50pF nominal Selectable reference impedance of 4 8 16 32 50 75 93 110 125 135 150 200 250 300 500 600 800 900 1000 12000 20 AutoCheck DCV RANGE Accuracy 9 999V 99 99V 999 9V 0 5 3d Lo Z DCV Threshold gt 1 5VDC or lt 1 0VDC nominal Lo Z DCV Input Impedance Initially approx 3 0kQ 165pF 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 18k 2 9100V 125kQ 300V 320kKQ 600V 500kKQ 1000V DC
12. 3000 2 0 5d Response time lt 1001s 21 30 second max with 5 minutes cool down interval Capacitance RANGE Accuracy 60 00nF 600 0nF 0 8 3d 6 000 uF 1 0 3d 60 00 uF 2 0 3d 600 0uF 2 3 5 5d 6 000mF 2 5 0 5d 25 00mF 2 6 5 5d DC Current Accuracy Burden voltage Model 811 812 829 f Accuracies with film capacitor or better 21 manual ranging mode measurements not specified below 50 0uF 0 54mF and 5 4mF for 600 0uF 6 000mF and 25 00mF ranges respectively AC amp AC DC Current Accuracy Burden voltage Model 811XEX 812XEX 525 Model 811 812 829 Model 811XEX 812XEX 50Hz 60Hz 60 00mA 0 6 3d 0 08mVIpAQ 0 2 4d A 0 08mV 0 08mV A 1 5mV mA 2 1mV mA 0 04V A 0 02V A 110A continuous gt 10A to 15A to 20A for TBM525 TBM811XEX amp TBM812XEX for 30 second max with 5 minutes cool down interval Line Level Frequency Hz Function Range Frequency Sensitivity Sine RMS AC 60 00mV 600 0mA 1 0 3 1 5mV mA AC 600 0mV 15 00 40mV 50 00kHz 60mV AC 9 999V 6 000A 10 00A 0 8 6d 0 04V A 0 02V A AC 99 99V AC 999 9V 15 00 2 5V 25V 10 00kHz 100V 40Hz 1kHz 600 0uA 600 0uA 6000uA 60 00mA 0 8 4d 0 08m
13. AutoCheck feature automatically selects measurement function of DCV ACV or Resistance Q based on the input via the test leads eWith no input the meter displays Auto when it is ready eWith no voltage signal but a resistance below 60MQ is present the meter displays the resistance value When below Audible Threshold is present the meter further gives a continuity beep tone eWhen a signal above the threshold of 1 5V DC or 3V AC up to the rated 1000V is present the meter displays the voltage value in appropriate DC or AC whichever larger in peak magnitude AutoCheck VeVeQ ee N dBm O Te EF suscr RANGE A mom CRESTS He nS D Ntra RA A uA O 10 HBC FUSED F 4 HBC FUSED Note Range Lock and Function Lock Feature When a measurement reading is being displayed in AutoCheck 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 Hazar
14. Down arrow button momentarily to review the logged data one at a time in sequence Press and hold for 1 second and up for fast scrolling The beeper sounds when the first or last data is reached ePress SELECT button momentarily to toggle the LCD display between logged data and its item number ePress the A Up arrow and W Down arrow buttons simultaneously again to select another session page in sequence Press and hold for 1 second and up for fast scrolling and the beeper sounds when the first or last page is reached eTurn Rotary switch to another function or OFF to exit the RECALL mode 0 5s 00935 9 TA Trh zx GD Oe GH D ee CZ Geb um ORM o Cea trm ses S 5 MAINTENANCE WARNING 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 Install only the same type of fuse or equivalent 16 Calibration Periodic calibration at intervals of one year is recommended to maintain meter accuracy Accuracy is specified for a period of one year after calibration If self diagnostic message rE O is b
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16. V pA 0 08mV pA AC 60001A AC 60 00mA AC 600 0mA 600 0mA 1 0 4d 1 5mV mA 2 1mV mA AC 6 000A 6 000A 10 00A 0 8 6d 0 04V A 0 02V A 10 continuous gt 10A to 15A to 20A for TBM525 TBM811XEX amp TBM812XEX for AC 10 00A 200uA 6 15 00 40mA 3 000kHz 60mA 4A Accuracy 0 04 4d 6A Logic Level Frequency 2 amp Duty Cycle D DCmV Function Range Accuracy 1 5 00Hz Frequency 1 00OMHz 0 04 4d Duty Cycle 0 00 100 0 3d kHz 2d 2 1 Sensitivity 2 5Vp Square wave for 3V amp 5V Logic Family 2 Specified Frequency 5Hz 10kHz Non Contact EF Detection Typical Voltage Bar Graph Indication Diode Tester RANGE Accuracy 2 000V 1 0 1d Test Current Typically 0 4mA Open Circuit Voltage lt 3 5 VDC Temperature RANGE Accuracy 0 3 2 C 50 C to 1000 C 20V tolerance 10V 36V 55V tolerance 23V 83V 110V tolerance 59V 165V 220V tolerance 124V 330V 440V tolerance gt 250V Indication Bar graph segments amp audible beep tones proportional to the field strength Detection Frequency 50 60Hz Detection Antenna Top end of the meter 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
17. ce value Practically all displaying readings can be set as relative reference value including MAX MIN AVG readings Press the A button momentarily to toggle relative zero mode Manual or Auto ranging Press the 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 function 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 30 minutes of no activities Activities are specified as 1 Rotary switch or push button operations and 2 Significant measuring readings of above 512 counts or non 13 OL Q readings 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 RANGE RELATIVE or HOLD button momentarily 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 Disabling Auto Power off Press the SELECT button while turning the meter on to temporarily disable the Auto Power Off feature
18. direct contact measurements Crest mode Instantaneous Peak Hold Accuracy Specified accuracy adds 250 digits for changes gt 1 0 ms in duration Record mode Accuracy Specified accuracy adds 10 digits for changes gt 100 ms in duration 58 F to 1832 F Type K thermocouple range amp accuracy not included 0 3 5 F 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 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 INCLUDIN
19. dous 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 at low voltage to drain ghost voltages leaving mainly hard signal values on meter readings It is an invaluable feature for precise indication of hard signals such as distinguishing between hot and open wires to ground in electrical installation applications WARNING AutoCheck mode input impedance increases abruptly from initial to a few hundred kQ s on high voltage hard signals LoZ displays on the LCD to remind the users of being 6 in such low impedance mode Peak initial load current while probing 1000VAC for example can be up to 471 1000V x 1 414 decreasing abruptly to approx 3 1mA 1000V x 1 414 460kQ within a fraction of a second Do not use AutoCheck mode on circuits that could be damaged by such low input impedance Instead use rotary selector V or V high input impedance voltage modes to minimize loading for such circuits dBm TBM829 only Hz V ACV z functions Press the SELECT button momentarily to select the subject functions in sequence Last selection will be saved as power up default for r
20. eing displayed while powering on the meter is re organizing internal parameters Do not switch off the meter and it will be back to normal measurement shortly However if self diagnostic message C Er is being displayed while powering on some meter ranges might be largely out of specifications To avoid mis leading measurements stop using the meter and send it for re calibration Refer to the LIMITED WARRANTY section for obtaining warranty or repairing 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 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 operation the series fusible resistors will be blown off become high impedance like fuses to protect the user and the instrument Most measuring functions through this terminal will then be open circuit The series fusible resistors and the spark gaps should then be replaced by qualified technician Refer to the LIMITED WARRANTY section for obtaining warranty or repairing service Battery and F
21. epeat measurement convenience V Hz dBm Hz dBm Hz dBm Hz Hz V Note Hz Input sensitivity varies automatically with voltage current function alike range selected 1V range has the highest and the 1000V range has the lowest Auto ranging measurements normally set the most appropriate trigger level You can also press the 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 z function power up default reference impedance will be displayed for 1 second before displaying the dBm readings Press dBm Q RANGE button momentary to select different reference impedance of 4 8 16 32 50 75 93 110 125 135 150 200 250 300 500 600 800 900 1000 up to 12000 Last selection will be saved as power up default for repeat measurement convenience Manual trigger level selection on Hz reading is not available DC ACV CV TBM525 amp TBM829 only DCV DCV ACV 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
22. ging Multiple functions can be logged one at a time into the meter free memory up to 999 separate session pages without erasing the formerly logged one s Press the e II Ml Start button for 1 second or more to start the data logging mode LEFt displays momentarily followed by a number mini main displays for most significant least significant numbers separately to indicate the memory points left for new logging session s Below example illustrates 43102 memory points is available for new logging session s Data logging capability 5400 10800 points for TBM521 dual single display 43500 87000 points for TBM525 dual single display 0 5s eoo du ED ess m Sem Cea men 43102 Points left ePress the Yes button momentarily to confirm starting a new logging session directly without erasing the formerly logged one s eOr you can press the Erase button momentarily to erase ALL of the formerly logged session page s and start a new logging session from the very first session page P 001 with maximum meter memory eThe bar graph turns to a swinging pointer when data logging mode is running rt
23. inearly to 50 relative humidity at 45 C Pollution degree 2 18 Storage Temperature 20 C to 60 C 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 45 C or otherwise specified Sensing TBM829 amp TBM525 AC DC True RMS TBM812 amp TBM812XEX AC True RMS TBM811 amp TBM811XEX Average Sensing Safety Double insulation per IEC61010 1 2nd Ed EN61010 1 2nd Ed UL61010 1 2nd Ed amp CAN CSA C22 2 No 61010 1 0 92 to Category IV 1000Vac amp Transient protection 12kV 1 2 50 5 surge TBM811 TBM812 amp TBM829 Terminals to COM Measurement Category V Category IV 1000Vac amp Vdc MAA Category IV 600Vac and 300Vdc A Category IV 600Vac and 300Vdc TBM811XEX TBM812XEX amp TBM525 Terminals to COM Measurement Category V A mAuA Category IV 1000Vac amp Overload Protections TBM829 TBM812 amp TBM811 uA amp 1A 600Vac IR 10 or better F fuse A 10A 600Vac IR 100kA or better F fuse V 1050Vrms 1450Vpeak mV amp Others 600Vdc and Vac rms TBM812XEX amp TBM811XEX uA amp 0 44A 1000Vac 8 IR 10 or better F fuse A 11A 1000Vac amp IR 20kA or better F fuse V 1050Vrms 1450Vpeak mV Q amp Others 600Vdc and Vac rms TBM525 uA amp 0 44A 1000Vac 8 IR 10kA or better F fuse A 11A 1000Vac amp Vdc IR 2
24. mains and Auto Power Off is disabled automatically in this mode AVG reading is not available to models 525 12 1ms CREST capture mode TBM525 amp TBM829 only Press CREST button momentarily to activate CREST Instantaneous Peak Hold mode to capture voltage or current signal duration as short as 1ms The LCD amp MAX turn on The meter beeps when new MAX maximum or MIN minimum reading is updated Press the button momentarily to read the MAX MIN and MAX MIN Vp p readings in sequence Press the button for 1 second or more to exit CREST mode Auto ranging up range remains and Auto Power Off is disabled automatically in this mode Backlighted display 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 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 uA mA or A input jacks when other function like voltage function is selected Beep Jack Input Warning is disabled while Data Logging operation Model 525 amp 521 only is actiavted Hold The hold feature freezes the display for later view Press the HOLD button momentarily to toggle the hold feature A Relative Zero mode Relative zero allows the user to offset the meter consecutive measurements with the displaying reading as the referen
25. rage value by rectifying and filtering the AC signal The average value is then scaled upward calibrated to read the RMS value of a sine wave In measuring pure sinusoidal waveform this technique is fast accurate and cost effective In measuring non sinusoidal waveforms however significant errors can be introduced because of different scaling factors relating average to RMS values True RMS True RMS is a term which identifies a DMM that responds accurately to the effective RMS value regardless of the waveforms such as square sawtooth triangle pulse trains spikes as well as distorted waveforms with the presence of harmonics Harmonics may cause 1 Overheated transformers generators and motors to burn out faster than normal 2 Circuit breakers to trip prematurely 3 Fuses to blow 4 Neutrals to overheat due to the triplen harmonics present on the neutral 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 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 AutoCheck mode TBM525 amp TBM829 only This innovative
26. s on household appliances portable tools and similar equipment 2 WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this product to rain or moisture 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 Do not touch test lead tips or the circuit being tested while power is applied to the circuit being measured Keep your fingers behind the finger guards of the test leads 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 Do not measure any current that exceeds the current rating of the protection fuse Do 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 uA mA or A input jack Only replace the blown fuse with the proper rating as specified in this manual CAUTION Disconnect the test leads from the test points before changing functions Always set the instrument to the highest range and work downward for an unknown value when using manual ranging mode INTERNATIONAL ELECTRICAL SYMBOLS Caution Refer to the explanation in this Manual Caution
27. s variable beep tones eNon Contact EF Detection An antenna is located along the top of the meter which detects electric field surrounds current carrying 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 the Red test probe for direct contact measurements EF NCV 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 TBM525 amp TBM829 only Press REC button momentarily to activate MAX MIN AVG recording mode The LCD R amp MAX MIN AVG turn on and the reading update rate will be increased to 20 second 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 MAX MIN and AVG readings in sequence Press the button for 1 second or more to exit MAX MIN AVG recording mode Auto ranging re
28. tion provided by the instrument may be impaired The meter is intended only for indoor use The meter protection rating against the users is double insulation per IEC61010 1 2nd Ed EN61010 1 2nd Ed UL61010 1 2nd Ed and CAN CSA C22 2 No 61010 1 0 92 to Category IV 1000 Volts AC amp DC 811 TBM812 amp TBM829 Terminals to COM measurement category V Category IV 1000 Volts AC amp DC Category IV 600 Volts AC and 300 Volts DC A Category IV 600 Volts AC and 300 Volts DC TBM811XEX TBM812XEX amp TBM525 Terminals to COM measurement category V mAuA A Category IV 1000 Volts AC amp DC 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 units Measurement Category Ill CAT Ill is for measurements performed in the building installation Examples are measurements on distribution boards 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 for example stationary motors with permanent connection to the fixed installation Measurement Category II CAT Il is for measurements performed on circuits directly connected to the low voltage installation Examples are measurement
29. use replacement Battery use Single 9V battery NEDA1604G JIS006P IEC6F22 NEDA1604A JIS6AMO6 IEC6LF22 Fuses use TBM611 TBM812 amp TBM829 models Fuse FS1 for uAmA current input 1A 600Vac IR 10 or better F fuse Fuse FS2 for A current input 10A 600Vac IR 100kA or better F fuse TBM811XEX TBM812XEX amp TBM525 models Fuse FS1 for uAmA current input 0 44A 1000Vac amp Vdc IR 10kA or better F fuse Fuse FS2 for A current input 11A 1000Vac amp Vdc IR 20kA or better F fuse Battery replacement Loosen the 2 screws from the battery access door of the case bottom Lift the battery 17 access door and thus the battery compartment up Replace the battery Re fasten the screws Fuse replacement Loosen the 4 screws from the case bottom Lift the end of the case bottom nearest the input jacks until it unsnaps from the case top Replace the blown fuse s Replace the case bottom and ensure that all the gaskets are properly seated and the two snaps on the case top near the LCD side are engaged Re fasten the screws GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Display 9999 counts ACV DCV Hz amp nS 6000 counts mV uA mA A Ohm amp 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 C Relative Humidity Maximum relative humidity 80 for temperature up to 31 C decreasing l
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