Author Topic: Brymen BM869 review – By the eye of the Industrial electrician. (Read 76604 times)

Kiriakos-GR · « **Reply #25 on:** December 19, 2011, 03:35:21 am »

Note: About the Agilent U1272A.
Just got the information, that Agilent are aware about the LPF issue and they have all ready a fix.

cc1960 · « **Reply #26 on:** January 01, 2012, 02:39:38 am »

GREAT review.

Does anyone know where to buy this DMM in Europe.

Christian

cs.dk · « **Reply #27 on:** January 01, 2012, 10:10:20 am »

Quote from: cc1960 on January 01, 2012, 02:39:38 am

GREAT review.

Does anyone know where to buy this DMM in Europe.

Christian

I'm listening too. It is quite hard to find on Ebay.

eternal_noob · « **Reply #28 on:** January 06, 2012, 03:06:55 pm »

Quote from: cs.dk on January 01, 2012, 10:10:20 am

I'm listening too. It is quite hard to find on Ebay.

Note that this meter is sold under a different brand name (Elma BM869) in Scandinavia. Interested people should contact Elma in their respective countries.
http://www.elma.dk/_da-DK/v:1385;130070?visma5.prodno=5706445410378

I'm going for a BM829

Michael B · « **Reply #29 on:** January 12, 2012, 04:18:38 pm »

The Brymen meters are being marketed in the USA under the Greenlee brand!
http://www.mygreenlee.com/GreenleeDotCom/Products/main.shtml?p_search=dm860a&greenlee_category_id=100&Submit=Find&portalProcess_2=showGreenleeProductTemplate&upc_number=12938

Got this info directly from Brymen.

Excellent review Kiriakos!

Michael B · « **Reply #30 on:** January 12, 2012, 04:22:15 pm »

A better link:
http://www.mygreenlee.com/GreenleeDotCom/Products/main.shtml?greenlee_category_id=6&product_category=157&adodb_next_page=1

quarros · « **Reply #31 on:** February 01, 2012, 11:14:49 pm »

Quote from: cc1960 on January 01, 2012, 02:39:38 am

GREAT review.

Does anyone know where to buy this DMM in Europe.

Christian

Hi!

You can get it from TME (Transfer Multisort Elektronik)
http://www.tme.eu

They ship everywhere in Europe.

DEHiCKA · « **Reply #32 on:** March 10, 2012, 06:37:18 pm »

Good find! BTW, functionality looks exact the same like famous japan Sanwa's new model - PC7000
Only major differences are case and display. It's even pops the same "InErr" message with wrong connected leads and have exactly the same thermocouple

T4P · « **Reply #33 on:** March 11, 2012, 10:44:53 am »

Ahhh ... Sanwa , just porno for me ... I had their analog meters since young ( okay , it died 2 years ago from a leaking battery and i didn't know how to repair it back then , but i have 4 meters now to remember her)

remy_m · « **Reply #34 on:** April 04, 2012, 06:08:25 am »

Nice review on the BM867 multimeter.
I got the BM857a instead (limited funds

) and from the specs is quite similar.
I was wondering how can i calibrate it, what pots do what.

Eagle88 · « **Reply #35 on:** June 11, 2012, 08:23:10 pm »

Hi,
I would just report that i recently bought the Brymen BM869 from TME but i didn't receive the add-on plastic insulators and the banana plugs.
The tips of test leads (branded B.T.C.) haven't the screw thread and they aren't "gold plated" as seems in figure, infact the continuity test is scratching (but is not an issue of multimeter circuitery).
Another thing I noticed is the persistance of some digits in DC-mV (0.0# mV) instead of all zero digits and bargraph that oscillates between 0 and 1 when waiting for measuring.
All the rest is very good as written in Kiriakos's review.

arekm · « **Reply #36 on:** August 23, 2012, 05:35:13 am »

@ Kiriakos: so which dmm you use most often now ?

Mechatrommer · « **Reply #37 on:** August 23, 2012, 03:46:39 pm »

Quote from: arekm on August 23, 2012, 05:35:13 am

@ Kiriakos: so which dmm you use most often now ?

that guy is not around anymore. dont further waste your energy asking.

KedasProbe · « **Reply #38 on:** August 26, 2012, 10:35:06 am »

I ordered the BM869 with USB cable from TME. (thanks for the link, the greenlee on conrad does cost much more and only ships in October, 442 Euro vs 286 Euro; Fluke 87-5 =595 Euro)

It seems the electronics is also the same as these: (without dual display)
BM857 -> MM560A http://www.extech.com/testequipment/product.asp?catid=48&prodid=283
BM859 -> MM570A http://www.extech.com/testequipment/product.asp?catid=48&prodid=284
It's useful if you are looking for a decent PDF

I was checking the burden voltage (voltage drop on device) of the BM869 compared to the list that Dave had in his µcurrent document when I noticed the same specs.

EDIT: I saw this extech link was already mentioned in this thread:
https://www.eevblog.com/forum/suggestions/review-of-extech-mm570a-anyone-wants-a-review/msg55920/#msg55920

nanofrog · « **Reply #39 on:** January 17, 2013, 01:20:54 pm »

For those looking for one of these, it apparently as also sold under Extech (MM560 is the same as the DM867A, and the MM570A is the same as the DM869A).

Might be worth considering if Dave goes through with a $200+ shootout, and someone decides one of these meters is for them.

Lightages · « **Reply #40 on:** January 17, 2013, 05:59:30 pm »

They are the same, except the equivalent is the BM85X series, not the BM86X series and for the big price difference!

bloddybrian · « **Reply #41 on:** May 19, 2016, 09:49:54 pm »

I just spent almost an hour reading this thread.
Then I noticed it is almost 5 years old.
Then I noticed the poster has been banned.
Is this a good meter for the price?

bloddybrian · « **Reply #42 on:** May 19, 2016, 09:58:49 pm »

Oops and is it better than the 867?

nanofrog · « **Reply #43 on:** May 20, 2016, 02:59:12 am »

Quote from: bloddybrian on May 19, 2016, 09:49:54 pm

Is this a good meter for the price?

Based on the pricing at tme.eu, absolutely.

FWIW, it's a well built meter that meets its CAT ratings. A number of other members own them it seems, and are quite pleased based on their posts. I don't have this particular model, but my BM857A is rather well built IME (BM867's daddy). Although it's primary use is on a bench, it gets a fair bit of automotive use as well, so has seen a fair number of ~1m or so drops to no ill effect.

Quote from: bloddybrian on May 19, 2016, 09:58:49 pm

Oops and is it better than the 867?

Yes, the BM867 is it's little brother (slightly fewer features & a bit less accurate). See link below.

If you don't need the extra features however, it's also an excellent meter & will save you some funds (useful if on a tight budget).

1. I know it can be confusing & not the easiest bits to find, but all of this has been covered before in multiple threads (searching prior to posting questions will win you points with other members

).
2. For convenience:

Brymen's page on the BM86x series (.pdf; compares the two models)
BM867 & BM869 @ tme.eu (best pricing out there AFAIK; shipping is very reasonable as well).

Hope this helps.

bloddybrian · « **Reply #44 on:** May 20, 2016, 07:48:44 pm »

Thanks nano. I did a search but there seemed to be a lot of answers and my eyesight is not the best.
Thank you for your answer.

TheBo · « **Reply #45 on:** March 13, 2017, 06:50:41 am »

Quote from: nanofrog on May 20, 2016, 02:59:12 am

Quote from: bloddybrian on May 19, 2016, 09:49:54 pm
Is this a good meter for the price?
Based on the pricing at tme.eu, absolutely.

FWIW, it's a well built meter that meets its CAT ratings. A number of other members own them it seems, and are quite pleased based on their posts. I don't have this particular model, but my BM857A is rather well built IME (BM867's daddy). Although it's primary use is on a bench, it gets a fair bit of automotive use as well, so has seen a fair number of ~1m or so drops to no ill effect.

Quote from: bloddybrian on May 19, 2016, 09:58:49 pm
Oops and is it better than the 867?
Yes, the BM867 is it's little brother (slightly fewer features & a bit less accurate). See link below. If you don't need the extra features however, it's also an excellent meter & will save you some funds (useful if on a tight budget).

1. I know it can be confusing & not the easiest bits to find, but all of this has been covered before in multiple threads (searching prior to posting questions will win you points with other members ).
2. For convenience:
Brymen's page on the BM86x series (.pdf; compares the two models)
BM867 & BM869 @ tme.eu (best pricing out there AFAIK; shipping is very reasonable as well).
Hope this helps.

bought last week from welectron...the official German distributor for Brymen, got the high quality gold plated threaded tips lead with bananas that can be screwed on.... the top of the line leads Brymen produces.
and also meter arrived from Germany to my jobs place in 2 days. Branded from welectron.
From what i've been told it's the seller that asks Brymen to include one or the other version of leads
Marco which was very kind replying my questions via Eevblog messages shipped my order in just few hours from the payment. Very impressed from the service and the meter itself, as i am an hobbist, this will be my reference for long time....They also do calibration and offer 2 year warranty across EU.

Just reporting my experience here, sorry. I've asked a lot of question to be on the safe side befor pulling the trigger since i'm an hobbist and not a pro like many of you i just wanted to be sure, I can provide pics of what i received if someone asks for them.

Sorry for the long post

yuzuha · « **Reply #46 on:** March 13, 2017, 07:31:51 am »

Thanks... that was a great review Kiriakos. Couldn't find one in the USA so I bought the Greenlee version ( DM 860A is their model number.... as far as I can tell, it is identical except the boot is green and comes in a nice zippered cloth pouch)

Dubbie · « **Reply #47 on:** March 13, 2017, 07:51:24 am »

I have a question for other users of this meter. On three different occasions now, I have been measuring dc voltage on a board and been puzzled as to why all my power rails were dead. Turns out that the rotary switch on my unit sometimes doesn't latch properly into its detent and I have to give it a wiggle to be sure that it is located properly. This is an irritating and potentially even dangerous feature that ruins an otherwise excellent meter for me. Has anyone else struck this or is it just mine?

ProBang2 · « **Reply #48 on:** March 13, 2017, 09:16:41 am »

I have mine since six days...
Nope, it doesn´t occur yet (at least until now).
I´ve tried to set it outside of the detended position. No chance, it latched automaticilly.

If I´ve reached a stable position "between" the positions, then the display doesn´t show any digits at all.

TheBo · « **Reply #49 on:** March 13, 2017, 07:46:51 pm »

Quote from: Dubbie on March 13, 2017, 07:51:24 am

I have a question for other users of this meter. On three different occasions now, I have been measuring dc voltage on a board and been puzzled as to why all my power rails were dead. Turns out that the rotary switch on my unit sometimes doesn't latch properly into its detent and I have to give it a wiggle to be sure that it is located properly. This is an irritating and potentially even dangerous feature that ruins an otherwise excellent meter for me. Has anyone else struck this or is it just mine?

my bm867s (3 days old) does not either. It's impossible to place the selector in between two selections, I've tried in many ways....it's very sturdy and precise


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