Brymen BM869
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| Status | supported |
|---|---|
| Source code | brymen-bm86x |
| Counts | 50000, 500000(DCV), 99999(Hz) |
| IEC 61010-1 | CAT IV (1000V) |
| Connectivity | Infrared (USB) |
| Measurements | voltage, current, frequency, duty cycle, resistance, continuity, conductance, diode, capacitance, temperature |
| Features | autorange, data hold, min/max/avg, crest, backlight, true-rms, dBm, %4-20mA, VFD |
| Website | brymen.com |
The Brymen BM869 is a 50000 counts (500000 DC), CAT IV (1000V) dual display handheld digital multimeter with USB connectivity.
Hardware
Multimeter:
- Multimeter IC: BTC AD-85-4 (hidden under metal shielding)
- Precision +2.5V Voltage reference: Analog Devices REF43
- True RMS-to-DC converter: Analog Devices AD636
- 4 Kb EEPROM: Seiko S-24CS04A.
- J-FET input op-amp: Three NMJ062 chips marked 062-JRC.
- Rail-to-Rail op-amp: Two Microchip MCP6021 probably dedicated to the two temperature sensors.
Cable: The Brymen BC-86X cable is designed to be used with the Brymen BM867 and BM869. See Device_cables#Brymen_BU-86X.
Photos
Multimeter:
Unboxing
Mughsot
Device back
Holster removed, front
Holster removed, back
Battery compartment
Opened, PCB top
Opened, PCB bottom
Separated PCB
PCB details
LCD segments
LCD Backlight
Cable:
Cable hookup
Cable hookup, closeup
Protocol
The Brymen vendor describes the protocol in PDF documents which reside in the product's download section. There are instructions for both the USB (HID) communication as well as the layout of packets whose data bytes communicate measurement results. Individual bits represent LCD segments for digits including signs, and other indicators. Which is a common approach for other multimeter chipsets, too.
Several document names were observed over time (500000count-professional-dual-display-DMMs-protocol.pdf, BM860-BM860s-500000-count-dual-display-DMMs-protocol.pdf). Download links kept changing their paths. They either referenced PDF files directly or ZIP files which contained PDF files. Software installations could also contain protocol descriptions, or protocol documentation was available for individual download. It's probably best to just start at the vendor's site and manually navigate the download area.
Resources
- Brymen protocol description and software (dead link?)
- BM860(s) protocol description (as of 2019-06-10)
- Brymen raw IR protocol reverse engineering and home made cable (EEVBlog forum)