Brymen BM821, BM822, BM827, BM829, BM521 User guide

USER'S MANUAL

BM821, BM822, BM827, BM829
BM521, BM525

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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 protection 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 & DC.

BM821, BM822, BM827 & BM829 Terminals (to COM) measurement category:

V : Category IV 1000 Volts AC & DC
mAA : Category IV 600 Volts AC and 300 Volts DC
A : Category IV 600 Volts AC and 300 Volts DC

BM521 & BM525 Terminals (to COM) measurement category:

V / mAA / A : Category IV 1000 Volts AC & 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 III (CAT III) 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 II) is for measurements performed on circuits directly
connected to the low voltage installation. Examples are measurements on household
appliances, portable tools and similar equipment.

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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 A/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 ! Risk of electric shock
Earth (Ground)
Double Insulation or Reinforced insulation

Fuse

AC--Alternating Current

DC--Direct Current

2) CENELEC DIRECTIVES

The instruments conform to CENELEC Low-voltage directive 2006/95/EC and
Electromagnetic compatibility directive 2004/108/EC

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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

5) Common (Ground reference)
Input Jack for all functions

6) Input Jack for all functions
EXCEPT current (A, mA, A)
functions

7) 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.

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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. 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.

NMRR (Normal Mode Rejection Ratio)
NMRR is the DMM's ability to reject unwanted AC noise effect that can cause inaccurate DC
measurements. NMRR is typically specified in terms of dB (decibel). This series has a
NMRR specification of >60dB at 50 and 60Hz, which means a good ability to reject the
effect of AC noise in DC measurements.

CMRR (Common Mode Rejection Ratio)
Common mode voltage is voltage present on both the COM and VOLTAGE input terminals

of a DMM, with respect to ground. CMRR is the DMM's ability to reject common mode
voltage effect that can cause digit rolling or offset in voltage measurements. This series has
a CMRR specifications of >60dB at DC to 60Hz in ACV function; and >

110dB at DC, 50 and

60Hz in DCV function. If neither NMRR nor CMRR specification is specified, a DMM's
performance will be uncertain.

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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.

AutoCheckTM mode (525, 521, 829 only)

This innovative AutoCheckTM feature automatically selects measurement function of DCV,
ACV or Resistance () based on the input via the test leads.

●With no input, the meter displays “Auto” when it is ready.

●With no voltage signal but a resistance below 60M is present, the meter displays the
resistance value. When below “Audible Threshold“ is present, the meter further gives a
continuity beep tone.

●When 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.

Note:
*Range-Lock and Function-Lock Feature: When a measurement reading is being
displayed in AutoCheckTM 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.

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*As Hazardous-Alert: When making resistance measurements in AutoCheckTM 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 AutoCheckTM
mode provides low (ramp-up) input impedance (approx. 3kΩ 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:

AutoCheckTM mode input impedance increases abruptly from initial 3kΩ to a few hundred
kΩ’s on high voltage hard signals. “LoZ” displays on the LCD to remind the users of being
in such low impedance mode. Peak initial load current, while probing 1000VAC for example,
can be up to 471mA (1000V x 1.414 / 3kΩ), decreasing abruptly to approx. 3.1mA (1000V x

1.414 / 460kΩ) within a fraction of a second. Do not use AutoCheckTM mode on circuits that
could be damaged by such low input impedance. Instead, use rotary selector

or high

input impedance voltage modes to minimize loading for such circuits.

dBm

+Hz

(829 only), Hz

+ACV

, ACV

+Hz

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: 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

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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

+Hz

function, power up default reference impedance will be displayed for 1

second before displaying the dBm readings. Press dBm-

 (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 1200

. 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

+ACV

(525, 521, 829 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.

525, 521, 829:
DCmV, DCmV

+ACmV

, DC+ACmV

+ACmV

, Logic-Level Hz & 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.

827, 822, 821:
DCmV, DCmV

+ACmV

, Logic-Level

Hz & 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.

ACmV

+Hz

, dBm

+Hz

(829 only), Hz

+ACmV

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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.

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nS Conductance (525, 521, 829, 827 only),  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 convenience. Direct rotary switch selection on

 Resistance and

Continuity functions for models 822 and 821.

Note:
Conductance is the inverse of Resistance, that is S=1/ or nS=1/G. It virtually extends
the Resistance measurements to the order of Giga-Ohms for leakage measurements.

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 (525, 521, 829, 827 only)

Press SELECT button momentarily to toggle between C and F readings. For Dual
Channel Temperature function models 829 & 525, press T1-T2 (RANGE) button
momentarily can select T1, T2, T1

+T2

or T1-T2

+T2

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. 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.

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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.

CAUTION

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. The digital display shows OL if
the diode is good. Any other readings indicate the diode is resistive or shorted (defective).

A, mA, and A Current functions

Press SELECT button momentarily to select DC, DC

+AC

, DC+AC

+AC

and AC

+Hz

. Last

selection will be saved as power up default for repeat measurement convenience.

*Note: When measuring a 3-phase system, special attention should be taken to the phase­to-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 (

829 & 827 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 plus variable beep tones.

●Non-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.

●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 direct
contact measurements.

PC computer interface capabilities

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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 (525*, 521*, 829, 827 only)

Press REC button momentarily to activate MAX/MIN/AVG* recording mode. The LCD “R” &
“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 remains, and Auto-Power-Off is disabled
automatically in this mode. *AVG reading is not available to models 525 & 521.

1ms CREST capture mode (525, 521, 829, 827 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 “C” & “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 (525, 521, 829 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.

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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.

Hold

The hold feature freezes the display for later view. Press the HOLD button momentarily to
toggle the hold feature.

Relative Zero mode
Relative zero allows the user to offset the meter consecutive measurements with the
displaying reading as the reference value. Practically all displaying readings can be set as
relative reference value including MAX/MIN/AVG* readings. Press the

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 auto­ranging.
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 non­OL  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-Power­Off feature. Turn the rotary switch OFF and then back on to resume.

Data Logging operation (525 & 521 only)

1) Set logging interval

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●Press the
in second. Factory default t0.05 means sampling speed is 0.05 second. Press the
arrow) or

0.05s (0.1s for single T1/T2, Diode & /nS; 0.5s for Hz/Duty; 2s for Cx & dual T1

+T2

), 0.1s, 0.5s, 1s, 2s, 3s, 4s, 5s, 10s, 15s, 30s, 60s, 120s, 180s, 300s, up to the slowest

600s. Then press the

(Timer) button for 1 second or more to display the selected sampling speed

(Up-

(Down-arrow) button momentarily to select a different sampling speed from

+T2

/T1-T2

(Timer) button for 1 second or more to confirm the new setting.

2) Start/Stop data-logging

●The meter supports multi-session data-logging. Multiple functions can be logged one-at-a­time into the meter free memory up to 999 separate session-pages without erasing the
formerly logged one(s). Press the

(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).

●Press the Yes button momentarily to confirm starting a new logging session directly
without erasing the formerly logged one(s).

●Or 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.

●The bar-graph turns to a swinging pointer when data-logging mode is running.

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●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.

●Press

(PAUS/CONT/STOP) button for 1 second or more to stop logging.

●When a sampling speed of 30s or longer is selected, the meter will enter a 50% 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.

3) Recall logged data

●Press the

(Up-arrow) and (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” & “C” annunicators turn on.

●Press the
data one-at-a-time in sequence. Press and hold

(Up-arrow) or (Down-arrow) button momentarily to review the logged

for 1 second and up for fast scrolling. The

beeper sounds when the first or last data is reached.

●Press SELECT button momentarily to toggle the LCD display between logged data and its
item number.

●Press the

(Up-arrow) and (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.

●Turn Rotary switch to another function or OFF to exit the RECALL mode.

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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

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 being displayed while powering on, the meter is re­organizing 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 mis­leading 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

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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
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 Fuse replacement

Battery use: Single 9V battery; NEDA1604G, JIS006P IEC6F22, NEDA1604A, JIS6AM6 or
IEC6LF22

Fuses use:

BM820 models:

Fuse (FS1) for AmA current input: 1A/600Vac, IR
Fuse (FS2) for A current input: 10A/600Vac, IR 100kA or better, F fuse

10kA or better, F fuse;

BM520 models:

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Fuse (FS1) for AmA current input: 0.44A/1000Vac & Vdc, IR 10kA
Fuse (FS2) for A current input: 11A/1000Vac & Vdc, IR 20kA

or better, F fuse

or better, F fuse;

Battery replacement:

Loosen the 2 screws from the battery access door of the case bottom. Lift the battery
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 & 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: 0oC to 45oC
Relative Humidity: Maximum relative humidity 80% for temperature up to 31oC decreasing

linearly to 50% relative humidity at 45oC

Pollution degree: 2
Storage Temperature: -20oC to 60oC, < 80% R.H. (with battery removed)
Altitude: Operating below 2000m
Temperature Coefficient: nominal 0.15 x (specified accuracy)/ oC @(0oC ~ 18oC or 28oC ~

45oC), or otherwise specified

Sensing:

BM829, BM521 & BM525: AC+DC True RMS
BM827 & 822: AC True RMS
BM821: Average Sensing
Safety: Double insulation per IEC61010-1 2nd Ed., EN61010-1 2nd Ed., UL61010-1 2nd
Ed. & CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 61010.1-0.92 to Category IV 1000Vac & Vdc.

Transient protection: 12kV (1.2/50s surge)
BM821, BM822, BM827 & BM829 Terminals (to COM) Measurement Category:

V : Category IV 1000Vac & Vdc

mAA : Category IV 600Vac and 300Vdc

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A : Category IV 600Vac and

300Vdc

BM521 & BM525 Terminals (to COM) Measurement Category:

V / A / mAA : Category IV 1000Vac & Vdc

Overload Protections:

BM829, BM827, BM822 & BM821:

A & mA: 1A/600Vac, IR
A: 10A/600Vac, IR 100kA

10kA or better, F fuse

or better, F fuse

V: 1050Vrms, 1450Vpeak
mV, , & Others: 600Vdc and Vac rms

BM521 & BM525:

A & mA: 0.44A/1000Vac & Vdc, IR 10kA
A: 11A/1000Vac & Vdc, IR 20kA

or better, F fuse

or better, F fuse

V, mV, , & 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, JIS006P IEC6F22, NEDA1604A, JIS6AM6
or IEC6LF22

Power Consumption: 5 mA typical
APO Timing: Idle for 30 minutes
APO Consumption: 50A 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 (BM829, BM827, BM521 & BM525 only)
Optional purchase accessories: USB interface kit BU-82X; BKB32 banana plug to type-K
socket plug adaptor

Electrical Specifications

Accuracy is (% reading digits + number of digits) or otherwise specified, at 23oC  5oC &
less than 75% relative humidity.
True RMS voltage & current accuracies are specified from 10 % to 100 % of range or
otherwise specified. Maximum Crest Factor < 3:1 at full scale & < 6:1 at half scale, and with
frequency components within the specified frequency bandwidth for non-sinusoidal
waveforms.

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AC & AC+DC Voltage

Function

RANGE Accuracy

50Hz ~ 60Hz
mV 60.00mV, 600.0mV
V 9.999V, 99.99V,

0.5% + 3d

999.9V
40Hz ~ 500Hz

mV 60.00mV, 600.0mV 0.8% + 4d

9.999V, 99.99V 1.0%+4d V

999.9V 2.0%+4d
500Hz ~ 1kHz

mV 60.00mV, 600.0mV 2.0% + 3d

9.999V, 99.99V 1.0%+4d V

999.9V 2.0%+4d

1kHz ~ 3kHz

mV 60.00mV, 600.0mV 2%+3d

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 @100V
125k @ 300V
320k @ 600V
460k @ 1000V

dBm

At 600, -11.76dBm to 54.25dBm,
Accuracy:  0.25dB + 2d (@40Hz -- 20kHz)
Input Impedance: 10M, 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, 1200

V 9.999V, 99.99V,

3.0%+4d

999.9V

3kHz ~ 20kHz

mV 60.00mV

600.0mV

1)

1)

,

2%+3d

9.999V, 99.99V 3dB V

999.9V Unspec’d

1)

Specificied from 30% to 100% of range.
CMRR: >60dB @ DC to 60Hz, Rs=1k
Input Impedance: 10M, 50pF nominal

(80pF nominal for 600mV range)
Residual reading less than 5 digits with test
leads shorted.

AutoCheckTM (ACV)

RANGE Accuracy

DC Voltage

Function

RANGE Accuracy

60.00mV 0.12%+2d mV

600.0mV 0.06%+2d

V 9.999V, 99.99V,

0.08%+2d

999.9V
NMRR: >60dB @ 50/60Hz
CMRR: >110dB @ DC, 50/60Hz, Rs=1k
Input Impedance: 10M, 50pF nominal
(80pF nominal for 600mV range)

AutoCheckTM (DCV)

RANGE Accuracy

9.999V, 99.99V, 999.9V 0.5%+3d

Lo-Z DCV Threshold:

50Hz ~ 60Hz

9.999V, 99.99V, 999.9V 1.0%+4d

Lo-Z ACV Threshold:

> 3VAC (50/60Hz) nominal

Lo-Z ACV Input Impedance:

Initially approx. 3.0k, 150pF nominal;

> +1.5VDC or < -1.0VDC nominal

Lo-Z DCV Input Impedance:

Initially approx. 3.0k, 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:

22

included

18k @100V
125k @ 300V
320k @ 600V
500k @ 1000V

Ohms

RANGE Accuracy

600.0, 6.000k,

0.1%+3d

60.00k, 600.0k

6.000M

60.00M

0.4%+3d

1.5%+5d

99.99nS 0.8%+10d
Open Circuit Voltage: < 1.2VDC (< 1.0VDC
for 60M range)

AutoCheckTM (Ohms)

RANGE Accuracy

600.0, 6.000k,

0.5%+4d

60.00k, 600.0k

6.000M

60.00M

0.8%+3d

2.0%+5d
Open Circuit Voltage: < 1.2VDC (< 1.0VDC
for 60M range)

Audible Continuity Tester

Audible threshold: between 20 and 300;
Response time < 100s

Diode Tester

RANGE Accuracy

2.000V 1.0%+1d
Test Current (Typically): 0.4mA
Open Circuit Voltage: < 3.5 VDC

Capacitance

RANGE Accuracy

1)

60.00nF, 600.0nF 0.8% + 3d

6.000F

60.00F

600.0F

6.000mF

25.00mF

1)

Accuracies with film capacitor or better

2)

In manual-ranging mode, measurements

2)

2)

5.0% + 5d

2)

6.5% + 5d

1.0% + 3d

2.0% + 3d

3.5% + 5d

not specified below 50.0F, 0.54mF and

5.4mF for 600.0F, 6.000mF and 25.00mF
ranges respectively

AC & AC+DC Current

Burden voltage

RANGE Accuracy

BM82x

2)

BM52y 3)

50Hz ~ 60Hz

600.0A,
6000A

0.6%+3d

0.08mV/A

0.08mV/A

60.00mA

1.5mV/mA 2.1mV/mA

600.0mA 1.0%+3d

6.000A,

0.8%+6d 0.04V/A 0.02V/A

10.00A

1)

40Hz ~ 1kHz

600.0A,
6000A

0.8%+4d

0.08mV/A

0.08mV/A

60.00mA

1.5mV/mA 2.1mV/mA

600.0mA 1.0%+4d

6.000A,

0.8%+6d 0.04V/A 0.02V/A

10.00A

1)

10A continuous, >10A to 15A (to 20A for

1)

Temperature

RANGE Accuracy

-50oC to 1000oC 0.3%+2oC

-58oF to 1832oF 0.3%+5oF
Type-K thermocouple range & accuracy not

BM521 & BM525) for 30 second max with 5
minutes cool down interval

2)

x=1, 2, 7 & 9; Model 821, 822, 827 & 829

3)

y=1 & 5; Model 521 & 525

23

60.00mA,

V ~

DC Current

24

Logic Level Frequency ( Hz) & Duty

RANGE Accuracy

600.0A,
6000A

0.2%+4d

BM82x

0.08mV/A 0.08mV/

1.5mV/mA 2.1mV/mA

2)

BM52y 3)

A

600.0mA

6.000A,

Burden voltage

10.00A

1)

10A continuous, >10A to 15A (to 20A for

1)

0.04V/A 0.02V/A

BM521 & BM525) for 30 second max with 5
minutes cool down interval

2)

x=1, 2, 7 & 9; Model 821, 822, 827 & 829

3)

y=1 & 5; Model 521 & 525

Line Level Frequency (Hz)

Function Range

Frequency Sensitivity

(Sine RMS)

Cycle (D%)

@ DCmV

Range Accuracy

Function

5.00Hz ~

Frequency

0.004%+4d

1.000MHz

Duty Cycle 0.00% ~ 100.0% 3d/kHz+2d

1)

Sensitivity: 2.5Vp (Square wave) for 3V &

5V Logic Family

2)

Specified Frequency: 5Hz ~ 10kHz

Non-Contact EF-Detection

Typical Voltage Bar Graph

Indication

20V

-

(tolerance:10V~36V)
55V (tolerance: 23V ~

--

83V)

1)

2)

AC 60.00mV 40mV
AC 600.0mV

15.00 ~

50.00kHz

60mV

AC 9.999V 2.5V

15.00 ~

AC 99.99V 25V

10.00kHz

AC 999.9V
AC 600.0A
AC 6000A
AC 60.00mA 40mA
AC 600.0mA 60mA

15.00 ~

3.000kHz

100V
45uA

600uA

AC 6.000A 4A
AC 10.00A

6A

Accuracy: 0.04%+4d

Crest mode (Instantaneous Peak Hold)

Accuracy: Specified accuracy adds 250
digits for changes > 1.0 ms in duration

Record mode

Accuracy: Specified accuracy adds 10 digits

(tolerance: 59V ~

---

165V)
220V (tolerance: 124

----

330V)

440V (tolerance: >

-----

250V)

Indication: Bar graph segments & 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 direct contact measurements.

for changes > 100 ms in duration

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