I'm probably going on the 829s.
I hadn't read up on that model before but it looks like a very solid choice.
The spec sheet reads a lot like the 869s with fewer counts (10000 instead of 500000), but it adds a fully-automatic mode and for a lot less money. I'm almost tempted.
In the price range between 110 and 150 EUR excl. VAT there are three interesting Brymen models:
All of those feature auto ranging, True RMS up to 20KHz bandwidth, dual display with a fast bargraph and white backlight, high safety ratings and a broad range of features.
Here is a short guide:
BM829sSpec: AC+DC TRMS, 10'000 counts resolution, 0.08% basic DCV accuracy, CAT IV 1000V safety rating, optional USB-interface
Pros: lowest price, Lo-Z mode, AutoCheck mode (automatic DCV, ACV, Ohms measurement), dual temperature measurements, non-contact EF measurement
Cons: lowest resolution of the three models
Verdict: most complete feature set at a really attractive price point
BM867sSpec: AC+DC TRMS, 50'000 / 500'000 counts resolution, 0.03% basic DCV accuracy, CAT IV 1000V safety rating, optional USB-interface
Pros: high resolution up to 500'000 counts (DCV/DCA) and high accuracy
Cons: no temperature measurement
Verdict: highest accuracy and resolution at the best price/performance ratio if you can sacrifice the temperature measurement
BM839Spec: AC TRMS, 20'000 counts resolution, 0.045% basic DCV accuracy, CAT III 1000V / CAT IV 600V safety rating
Pros: 4xAA batteries (easy to change), VFD (variable frequency drive) measurements
Cons: no USB interface available
Verdict: rugged meter with high accuracy, VFD measurements and easy-to-change AA batteries with long battery life
All Brymen meters come with nice PVC test leads with sharp gold plated tips as standard.
We also offer an
Edition+ for most Brymen meters. The Edition+ comes with temperature-resistant and really flexible silicone test leads with screw-on banana plugs as well as a bolstered Brymen carry pouch.
Your Welectron Team
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