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Summary of Contents for BM315s

Page 1: ...USER S MANUAL BM315s BM319s Automotive Multimeter ...

Page 2: ...sehold appliances portable tools and similar equipment 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 w...

Page 3: ...004 108 EC 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 3 5 6 digits 6000 counts LCD display 2 Push buttons for special functions features 3 Selector to turn the Power On or Off and Select a function 4 Input Jack for milli amp and micro amp current functions 5 Input Jack for al...

Page 4: ...rage 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 4 OPERATION CAUTION Before and after hazardous voltage measurements test the vo...

Page 5: ...del 319s only 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 CAUTION Using resistance and continuity function in a live ...

Page 6: ...re bead probe Bkp60 with correct polarities You can also use a plug adapter Bkb32 Optional purchase with banana pins to K type socket to adapt other standard K type mini plug temperature probes µA Model 319s only mA Model 319s only and A Current functions Press SELECT button momentarily to toggle between DC and AC Last selection will be saved as power up default for repeat measurement convenience ...

Page 7: ...tion will be saved as power up default for repeat measurement convenience IG RPM or M function Press button momentarily to select through RPM for 4 stroke RPM for 2 stroke and DIS and RPM M for special 2 stroke waste ignition engine Number of cylinders defaults at 4 cylinders Press CYLINDER button for one second or more to ...

Page 8: ...entarily again within one second to select the number of cylinders from 1 through 12 to match the engine under test Adjust the dwell angle according to the procedures outlined in your vehicle service manual Re check the timing whenever the dwell angle has been adjusted Press SELECT button momentarily to display DWELL reading in terms of percentage if required Positive negative trigger slopes are s...

Page 9: ... higher sensitivity Number of Bar graph pointer is used to indicate sensitivity selected Positive negative trigger slopes are selectable through pressing TRIGGER button for one second or more Press SELECT button momentarily 3 times to display ms reading in terms of percentage if required Note This ms function applies to both Port Fuel Injectors PFI which operate with a single on time pulse and Thr...

Page 10: ... to indicate sensitivity selected Backlighted LCD display Model 319s 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 Hold The hold feature freezes the display for later view Press the HOLD button momentarily to toggle the hold feature Manual or Auto ranging Press the RANGE butt...

Page 11: ...ture Turn the rotary switch OFF and then back on to resume 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 m...

Page 12: ... Fuse F1 for A current input 11A 1000V ac dc IR 20kA F fuse Dimension 10 x 38 mm Battery and Fuse replacement Loosen the screw from the access cover of the case bottom Lift the access cover Replace the batteries or fuse Re fasten the screw GENERAL SPECIFICATION Display 3 5 6 digits 6 000 counts Update Rate 5 per second nominal 24 Segments Bar graph 40 per second max Operating Temperature 0oC to 40...

Page 13: ...minutes Dimension 161 80 50mm L W H With Holster Weight Approx 340 gm With Holster Special Features Backlighted LCD Model 319s only Trigger Selectable positive negative trigger slopes Cylinder 9 Selectable number of cylinders 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 in Dwell and IG RPM functions Hold Freezes the display data for later view Range Manual Auto ranging selection RPM 4 For RPM of traditional 4 stroke engin...

Page 14: ...ponse time 32ms Diode Tester RANGE Accuracy 1 000V 1 0 3d Test Current 0 50mA typically Open Circuit Voltage 1 6VDC typically Capacitance Model 319s only RANGE Accuracy 6 000µF 2 0 5d 60 00µF 600 0µF 3 5 5d 2000µF 4 0 5d Accuracies with film capacitor or better DC Current RANGE Accuracy Burden Voltage 600 0µA1 0 7 3d 0 25 mV uA 6000µA1 0 5 3d 60 00mA1 0 7 3d 2 5 mV mA 600 0mA1 0 5 3d 6 000A 0 7 3d...

Page 15: ...evel 1 0 8V typically Level 2 1 85V typically Level 3 3 75V typically Level 4 6V typically DWELL RANGE Accuracy 0 0o 360 0o 1 2o krpm 1d 0 0 100 0 0 04 krpm cyl 2d Specified ranges depend on engine rpm and number of Cylinders cyl Nine selectable Cylinders 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 Four selectable trigger levels Sensitivity Level 1 0 8V typically Level 2 1 85V typically Level 3 3 75V typically Level 4 6V...

Page 16: ...epaid 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...

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