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AutoCheck

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 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 to resume 

AutoCheck

TM

 mode. 

As Hazardous-Alert: When making resistance measurements in AutoCheck

TM

 

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

TM

 mode provides low (ramp-up) input impedance (approx. 1.6kΩ 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

TM

 mode input impedance increases abruptly from initial 1.6kΩ 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 

directly to 600VAC for example, can be up to 530mA (600V x 1.414 / 1.6kΩ), 

decreasing abruptly to approx. 4mA (600V x 1.414 / 210kΩ) within a fraction of a 

second. Do not use AutoCheck

TM

 mode on circuits that could be damaged by such low 

input impedance. Instead, use slide-switch function selector   common input 

impedance voltage modes (Hi-Z of approx. 5MΩ) to minimize loading for such circuits.   

 

Manual or Auto-ranging 

When the function selected has more than one range, press the RANGE button 

momentarily selects manual-ranging. The meter remains in the range it was in. The 

LCD annunciator 

 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 to 600

/

 functions. 

*To use Manual-ranging feature in AutoCheck

TM

 mode, please see “Range-Lock 

Feature” as explained in footnotes of AutoCheck

TM

 mode section. 

 

Customer Care Australia P: 13122 F: 1300 303 310 E: [email protected] W:cabac.com.au 

A: Distribution Pl, Seven Hills NSW 2147
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Summary of Contents for BM117

Page 1: ...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: ...ry appliances OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY III Equipment of OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY III is equipment in fixed installations Note Examples include switches in the fixed installation and some equipment for industrial use with permanent connection to the fixed installation OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY IV Equipment of OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY IV is for use at the origin of the installation Note Examples include electricity ...

Page 3: ...fore insertion and removal of the current clamp jaws Contact with the conductor could result in electric shock Keep your hands fingers behind the hand finger barriers that indicate the limits of safe access of the meter and the test leads during measurement CAUTION Disconnect the test leads from the test points before changing meter functions INTERNATIONAL ELECTRICAL SYMBOLS Caution Refer to the e...

Page 4: ...ions EXCEPT non invasive ACA current function 6 Common Ground reference Input Jack for all functions EXCEPT non invasive ACA current function 7 Slide switch Selector to turn the power ON OFF and Select a function 8 3 5 6 digits 6000 counts LCD display 9 Jaw trigger for opening the transformer clamp jaws 10 Jaw center Indicators at where best ACA accuracy is specified 11 Transformer Clamp Jaws for ...

Page 5: ...will introduce measurement errors Enclosing more than one conductor of a circuit will result in differential current like identifying leakage current measurement Adjacent current carrying devices such as transformers motors and conductor wires will affect measurement accuracy Keep the jaws away from them as much as possible to minimize influence Customer Care Australia P 13122 F 1300 303 310 E sal...

Page 6: ...z is selected AC 6V range has the highest and AC 600V range has the lowest sensitivity Measuring the signal in ACV function WHILE selecting Line Level Hz function in that ACV range automatically sets the most appropriate sensitivity for higher voltage applications This can avoid electrical noises as in 110 220V line voltage applications for example If the reading shows zero due to insufficient sig...

Page 7: ...signal above the threshold of 1 5 VDC 1 VDC or 2 VAC up to the rated 600V is present the meter displays the voltage value in appropriate DC or AC whichever larger in peak magnitude Overload Alert Feature When above rated 600V is present the meter displays OL with a warning beep tone for over range indication Disconnect the test leads from the signal immediately to avoid hazards Note Range Lock Fea...

Page 8: ...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 directly to 600VAC for example can be up to 530mA 600V x 1 414 1 6kΩ decreasing abruptly to approx 4mA 600V x 1 414 210kΩ within a fraction of a second Do not use AutoCheckTM mode on circuits that could be damaged by such low input impedance Instead...

Page 9: ...cts 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 Customer Care Australia P 13122 F ...

Page 10: ...y selects Diode test function The reading shows the approximate voltage drop across the test leads When forward biased normal forward voltage drop 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 and the meter gives a continuous beep warning An OL indicates an open diode defective Re...

Page 11: ...o 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 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 ...

Page 12: ...placement The meter uses standard 1 5V AAA Size NEDA 24A or IEC LR03 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 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 ...

Page 13: ...tion 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 MERCHANTA...

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