EEVBlog BM235 Magnet holster question? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / testgear

author: MacMeter
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 28, 2017, 08:30:36 pm
content: MODEL: EEVBlog BM235Regarding: The MAGNET CASE HOLDER ACCESSORY (mine came with the separate soft case option)This is kinda an OCD question, but I could not find any info or pictures so here I am, asking to those that may own the magnet holder, which by the way seems fairly strong.QUESTION:Could NOT find any info or photos on this subject. Wondering, the purpose and how to use the tiny cord attached to the magnet holder accessory. I assume it's used as a safety in case the magnet breaks loose, or used to keep it from getting lost from the case.So, not knowing, I threaded it through the two vertical slots (what are they for?) in the BLUE outer rubber case, same area the magnet attaches on the rubber holster, there is enough loop of the cord left sticking out, that one could then tie on a longer safety cord or rope.

author: ebastler
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 28, 2017, 10:12:05 pm
content: The cord is meant to be firmly tied around your thumb or index finger, so you don't frivolously return the BM235 to Amazon when some other meter strikes your fancy.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: January 28, 2017, 10:17:38 pm
content: I have no idea, it just comes with it.The Magnet slips into the holster.Cut off the cord if it bothers you.

author: MacMeter
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 29, 2017, 05:33:09 am
content: Quote from: ebastler on January 28, 2017, 10:12:05 pmThanks for the frivolous post.

author: MacMeter
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 30, 2017, 06:13:10 am
content: Quote from: EEVblog on January 28, 2017, 10:17:38 pmYes, you wrote me that response in an email before I joined your forum, I thought posting the question on the forum might get someone's attention that knew the answer or a best guess. The string does not bother me, the PUZZLE however does interest me.Kinda like one of your last mailbox videos with the 80's cordless phone. You were wondering about what design thoughts had gone into the "hook" on the base of the phone. I'm just wonder what this pretty strong thin string built right into the magnet was designed to do. While it does not effect the operation of the meter, it's still a curiosity, at least to me. I'm sure it was put there for some reason or function. It was in that spirit that I asked about it, in no other way does it bother me a bit!

author: nanofrog
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 30, 2017, 07:50:43 am
content: FWIW, the string is meant to connect to the meter and the magnet to a metal enclosure, such as a mains circuit breaker panel. See photos (second shows not only where the string goes, but how the magnet is stored by the IR interface cleats when not in use).Hope this helps.

author: MacMeter
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 30, 2017, 01:36:14 pm
content: Ah ha! Genius, I could not find any info or photos online, great job. I had originally thought the magnet just lives in the case slot, and it does work there as well. The photo of the meter hanging by the cord, shows it's design intent. I got it half right as I did thread the cord through the case. Thanks for clearing up that bit of OCD!

author: Testing123
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: January 31, 2017, 04:23:33 pm
content: Quote from: nanofrog on January 30, 2017, 07:50:43 amThanks for the info and pics, nanofrog.Here's how I've attached the magnet to the BM235 boot:

author: Muttley Snickers
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: January 31, 2017, 11:58:32 pm
content: I haven't as yet ordered the case, hanger and crocodile clips but will get around to it sooner or later, just a thought and you might be able to run the cord on the inside through the void and then attach it to the top two slots or anywhere else for that matter, this should permit the cord to be coiled up and hidden in the void area under the magnet when not in use and should minimise the chance of having it get caught up on other stuff.

author: MacMeter
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: February 01, 2017, 12:12:15 am
content: Quote from: Muttley Snickers on January 31, 2017, 11:58:32 pmI LIKE it!

author: Testing123
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: February 01, 2017, 02:47:10 am
content: Quote from: Muttley Snickers on January 31, 2017, 11:58:32 pmYes, I see what you mean. I left the cord 'out' so that the way I attached it to the boot would be clear. I don't actually leave it out like that. I have been pushing it to the side between the magnet and one of the probe holders in the boot. I just switched the cord around and pushed the excess cord in the small void area (I believe it is where the computer interface goes on other Brymen multimeters using this same design). Works well, so I'll keep it this way.Thanks for the idea!

author: noidea
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: February 04, 2017, 07:32:16 am
content: Quote from: MacMeter on February 01, 2017, 12:12:15 amI DON'T!!I've just bought a BM257's from Franky (sorry Dave no bar graph was the deal breaker or I would have bought a blue one!) and as I do a bit of field work also ordered the magnetic hanger and fitted it straight away from the top. When I saw this post the other day I thought I would see what it was like as suggested. The meter definitely hangs better when the string loop attaches from the outside at the top. Done that way the meter suits flat against the surface and the probe holders stop it rocking. The inside way tilts the meter and it doesn't suit flat anymore.