CABAC BM117 User Manual

Manual is about: Auto-Check Clamp-on series

Summary of BM117

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    User's manual bm117/bm118 auto-check tm clamp-on multimeter series customer care australia p: 13122 f: 1300 303 310 e: sales@cabac.Com.Au w:cabac.Com.Au a: distribution pl, seven hills nsw 2147 customer care new zealand p: 0800 966 969 f: 0088 6969 e: sales@cabac.Co.Nz w: cabac.Co.Nz.

  • Page 2: 1) Safety

    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 ...

  • Page 3: Warning

    2 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. 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 ...

  • Page 4: 3) Product Description

    3 3) product description this user's manual uses only representative model(s) for illustrations. Please refer specification details for function availability to each model. 1) non-contact ef-detection (ncv): antenna position 2) jaw marking lines for aca position error indication 3) hand/finger barri...

  • Page 5: 4) Operation

    4 4) operation aca current clamp-on function set the slide-switch function selector to the position. Inputs are made through the clamp jaws for non-invasive aca current measurements. Caution ●press the jaw trigger and clamp the jaws around only one single conductor of a circuit for load current meas...

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    5 hi-z dcv, acv & line-level hz functions set the slide-switch function selector to the position selects common impedance (hi-z) voltage measurements. Input impedance is set at approximately 5mΩ to minimize loading on circuits under tests. Dcv is the default function. The dc annunciator “ ” turns on...

  • Page 7: Autocheck

    6 autocheck tm mode set the slide-switch function selector to the position. This innovative autocheck tm feature automatically selects measurement function of dcv, acv or resistance ( Ω ) based on the input via the test leads. ●with no input, the meter displays “auto” when it is ready. ●with no volt...

  • Page 8: Warning:

    7 autocheck tm mode, press the range button momentarily 1 time can lock the function-range it was in. The lcd annunciator “ ” turns off. Range-lock can speed up repetitive measurements. Press the button momentarily repeatedly to step through the ranges. Press and hold the button for 1 second or more...

  • Page 9: Electric Field Ef-Detection

    8 electric field ef-detection at any function, press the ef (ncv) button momentarily to toggle to ef-detection feature. The meter displays “ ” 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 (ncv): an...

  • Page 10: 600

    9 600 Ω / / functions set the slide-switch function selector to the 600 Ω / / position. ●600 Ω resistance range with audible-continuity is the default function. It is an extended low resistance range to complement the resistance ( Ω ) function in autocheck tm mode. Audible-continuity response time i...

  • Page 11: Hold  Feature

    10 is resistive or shorted (defective). ●press select button momentarily again selects capacitance function. Capacitance measurement time varies with capacitance value. Only a few seconds is required for measuring values of below 100 µ f. However, one minute or more is required for measuring extreme...

  • Page 12: Cleaning and Storage

    11 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 (neda...

  • Page 13: Limited Warranty

    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, fusib...