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| Multiple questions about Brymen multimeters (BM857s, BM859s, BM789) |
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| coromonadalix:
there was backlight changes between S and non S was better on S .... 857s for me is the best loll i dont like the shape of the 86x model, since it wobble on the bench |
| TomKatt:
I never understood the authoritarian approach to meter backlighting with these short-duration timers. If the user wants the backlight on, turn it on - they probably have a reason. If the battery runs down, fine - the user knows that the backlight draws power. Reset the backlight at every power-off cycle so it needs to be re-enabled the next time you turn on the meter - that's a sufficient guard to prevent accidental battery draining. But this 10, 15 or even 60 second auto turn-off 'feature' is ridiculous. Dave's BM235 version is acceptable - I wish more would follow that path. |
| HAO:
The backlight of BM857s ( and BM869s ) has changed to 256s. I also like the BM857s for its simplicity like the Fluke 87V. I will buy one at brymenmeter.com (Eleshop) from Netherlands. Price is cheaper than TME and Welectron. |
| cv007:
--- Quote ---The only complaint I have with it is the short backlight time --- End quote --- I recently purchased a 857s and its backlight timeout is 256 seconds which I assume is the max they could do with the chip in use. I wasn't thinking of backlight time when I made the purchase so just assumed it would be on the short side like most other meters but pleasantly surprised when I found out otherwise. I would have been happy with either the 857s or its newer equivalent (forget which number), but chose the 857s because I like the form factor compared to newer models (squared off instead of 'curvy'). I also like the 'normal' lcd digit height instead of the somewhat elongated digits found on newer models. I tend to dislike most meter lcd displays but the 857s has good contrast and viewing angles. Although the backlight color is old school (not white), it does the job. I did want to get away from 9v batteries, but that was not a deal breaker and I'm not even sure it matters either way. I do like the 857s, and probably should have bought one long ago. |
| AVGresponding:
--- Quote from: TomKatt on July 08, 2024, 02:56:37 pm ---I never understood the authoritarian approach to meter backlighting with these short-duration timers. If the user wants the backlight on, turn it on - they probably have a reason. If the battery runs down, fine - the user knows that the backlight draws power. Reset the backlight at every power-off cycle so it needs to be re-enabled the next time you turn on the meter - that's a sufficient guard to prevent accidental battery draining. But this 10, 15 or even 60 second auto turn-off 'feature' is ridiculous. Dave's BM235 version is acceptable - I wish more would follow that path. --- End quote --- Couldn't agree more! |
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