Regarding the software, the stock Brymen software is pretty basic. But as the protocol is open (albeit a pretty strange protocol), compatibility has been incorporated in other DMM software. I personally use Ts Digital Multi Meter Viewer, but it also works with Testcontroller and is incorporated in Sigrok. Strange detail is that with the stock software, the logging interval in 500K resolution mode is about 2 times per second, whereas when I use Ts Digital Multi Meter Viewer or Testcontroller, the logging interval in 500k mode is 5 times per second. I believe the specs in the manual state 1,25 times per second, but with my meter the display refresh is just as fast as in the 50k mode, and when I log in 500k mode, all the values that are logged with 5 times per second have unique values, so I guess the specs in the manual are wrong about this.
Interesting that your DM-860A doesn't meet specification in the lower DCV ranges. I have the Brymen BM869S that I have ISO17025 calibrated annually, and it always passes (I think I have it for about 5 years now). Of course this is also only a sample of 1, but I wonder....Does Greenlee do their own calibrations? Because the funny thing is, the only calibration instructions for this meter (with that I mean the adjustment procedure) is a document from Greenlee. Also, looking at Joe Smith's video's, where he frequently uses one of his BM869s's parallel to other higher tier multimeters (UniT 181A, Fluke 189, Gossen metrahit ultra etc etc) I never see his BM869s's giving different values than those other higher tier multimeters. That is of course not an ISO17025 calibration, but it gives a comparison and general idea. ...food for thought... I saw that the greenlee leads are not the newer style Brymen leads where you can screw on little 4mm bananaplug adapters that are included. I find that feature very handy.
Thanks for sharing. I ordered a BM869S from Welectron so I can compare it with the Greenlee. I tried to order it from TME and got this message "This product is not available for sale in your country."
@@N8FDY that is very strange from TME. Lots of americans have ordered from TME afaik. But Welectron is also an excellent supplier. I believe their prices are a bit lower but their (overseas) shipping costs are a bit higher
only having an Apple computer is crazy for a tech person IMO. the really cool people use Linux. normal people use Windows. Apple is for Artists, Musicians, Video Editors and College Girls IMO. Though i suppose you qualify as a video editor. Still i assure you - Windows can edit videos too - you will want a gaming grade laptop to edit videos though, or a workstation grade laptop. Basically you want a laptop that is bundled with a big power supply to edit videos. My Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo comes with a 330W power supply for example. I used to run Workstation laptops but switched to Gaming. Workstations have better warranty and service but Gaming ones are thinner and more powerful. If you want a laptop with a similar physical feel to Macbook Pro then Razer Blade is your ticket.
Congratulations, I like your vídeos review.
I'd like to see a review of Yokogawa TY720
Regarding the software, the stock Brymen software is pretty basic. But as the protocol is open (albeit a pretty strange protocol), compatibility has been incorporated in other DMM software.
I personally use Ts Digital Multi Meter Viewer, but it also works with Testcontroller and is incorporated in Sigrok.
Strange detail is that with the stock software, the logging interval in 500K resolution mode is about 2 times per second, whereas when I use Ts Digital Multi Meter Viewer or Testcontroller, the logging interval in 500k mode is 5 times per second.
I believe the specs in the manual state 1,25 times per second, but with my meter the display refresh is just as fast as in the 50k mode, and when I log in 500k mode, all the values that are logged with 5 times per second have unique values, so I guess the specs in the manual are wrong about this.
Thanks for the info.
Interesting that your DM-860A doesn't meet specification in the lower DCV ranges.
I have the Brymen BM869S that I have ISO17025 calibrated annually, and it always passes (I think I have it for about 5 years now).
Of course this is also only a sample of 1, but I wonder....Does Greenlee do their own calibrations?
Because the funny thing is, the only calibration instructions for this meter (with that I mean the adjustment procedure) is a document from Greenlee.
Also, looking at Joe Smith's video's, where he frequently uses one of his BM869s's parallel to other higher tier multimeters (UniT 181A, Fluke 189, Gossen metrahit ultra etc etc) I never see his BM869s's giving different values than those other higher tier multimeters. That is of course not an ISO17025 calibration, but it gives a comparison and general idea.
...food for thought...
I saw that the greenlee leads are not the newer style Brymen leads where you can screw on little 4mm bananaplug adapters that are included. I find that feature very handy.
Thanks for sharing. I ordered a BM869S from Welectron so I can compare it with the Greenlee. I tried to order it from TME and got this message "This product is not available for sale in your country."
@@N8FDY that is very strange from TME. Lots of americans have ordered from TME afaik.
But Welectron is also an excellent supplier. I believe their prices are a bit lower but their (overseas) shipping costs are a bit higher
Not the end 9f the world. I own greenlee and I'm happy with it and 8t never let me down..
Brymen 869s
The video of the Meter in the screen is way off and not in the screen area..to9 bad. Camera has to be mounted in view..
only having an Apple computer is crazy for a tech person IMO. the really cool people use Linux. normal people use Windows. Apple is for Artists, Musicians, Video Editors and College Girls IMO. Though i suppose you qualify as a video editor. Still i assure you - Windows can edit videos too - you will want a gaming grade laptop to edit videos though, or a workstation grade laptop. Basically you want a laptop that is bundled with a big power supply to edit videos. My Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo comes with a 330W power supply for example. I used to run Workstation laptops but switched to Gaming. Workstations have better warranty and service but Gaming ones are thinner and more powerful. If you want a laptop with a similar physical feel to Macbook Pro then Razer Blade is your ticket.
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