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...'s specifications, or normal wear and tear of purchase. Lifetime Limited Warranty Each Fluke 20, 70, 80, 170 and 180 Series DMM will be at : register.fluke.com 2/02 This warranty does not cover fuses, disposable batteries, damage from the date of mechanical components. Thereafter, for its... option, repair at no risk for product repaired or replaced in transit. Fluke will not affect the validity or ...
...'s specifications, or normal wear and tear of purchase. Lifetime Limited Warranty Each Fluke 20, 70, 80, 170 and 180 Series DMM will be at : register.fluke.com 2/02 This warranty does not cover fuses, disposable batteries, damage from the date of mechanical components. Thereafter, for its... option, repair at no risk for product repaired or replaced in transit. Fluke will not affect the validity or ...
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Table of Contents Title Page Contacting Fluke ...1 "Warning" and "Caution" Statements 1 Unsafe Voltage...1 Test Lead Alert ...1 Battery Saver ("Sleep Mode 2 Terminals ...2 Rotary Switch Positions...2 Display ...3 MIN MAX AVG Recording Mode 4 Display HOLD and AutoHOLD Modes 4 YELLOW Button ...4 Display Backlight (Model 177 and 179 Only 4 Manual Ranging and Autoranging 5 Power-Up Options ...Measuring AC or DC Current 8 Understanding AC Zero Input Behavior of True RMS Meters 8 Measuring Frequency...9 Using the Bar Graph...9 Cleaning ...10 Testing the Fuses...10 Replacing the Battery and...
Table of Contents Title Page Contacting Fluke ...1 "Warning" and "Caution" Statements 1 Unsafe Voltage...1 Test Lead Alert ...1 Battery Saver ("Sleep Mode 2 Terminals ...2 Rotary Switch Positions...2 Display ...3 MIN MAX AVG Recording Mode 4 Display HOLD and AutoHOLD Modes 4 YELLOW Button ...4 Display Backlight (Model 177 and 179 Only 4 Manual Ranging and Autoranging 5 Power-Up Options ...Measuring AC or DC Current 8 Understanding AC Zero Input Behavior of True RMS Meters 8 Measuring Frequency...9 Using the Bar Graph...9 Cleaning ...10 Testing the Fuses...10 Replacing the Battery and...
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Symbols B AC (Alternating Current) I Fuse F DC (Direct Current) Conforms to relevant Australian standards VDE (Verband Deutscher Electroniker) ii N10140 Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. see manual b Battery (Low battery when shown on ...
Symbols B AC (Alternating Current) I Fuse F DC (Direct Current) Conforms to relevant Australian standards VDE (Verband Deutscher Electroniker) ii N10140 Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. see manual b Battery (Low battery when shown on ...
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...fuse, damage the Meter, and cause serious personal injury. 1 The Meter measures or tests the following: ♦ AC / DC voltage & current ♦ Diodes ♦ Resistance ♦ Continuity ♦ Voltage & current frequency ♦ Temperature (Model 179 only) ♦ Capacitance Contacting Fluke To contact Fluke..., true-RMS multimeters (hereafter "the Meter") with a test lead in fixed-equipment installations at : register.fluke.com Models 175, 177 & 179 True RMS Multimeters "Warning" and "Caution" Statements A " XWWarning" identifies hazardous conditions and actions...
...fuse, damage the Meter, and cause serious personal injury. 1 The Meter measures or tests the following: ♦ AC / DC voltage & current ♦ Diodes ♦ Resistance ♦ Continuity ♦ Voltage & current frequency ♦ Temperature (Model 179 only) ♦ Capacitance Contacting Fluke To contact Fluke..., true-RMS multimeters (hereafter "the Meter") with a test lead in fixed-equipment installations at : register.fluke.com Models 175, 177 & 179 True RMS Multimeters "Warning" and "Caution" Statements A " XWWarning" identifies hazardous conditions and actions...
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Models 175, 177 & 179 Users Manual Battery Saver ("Sleep Mode") The Meter enters the "Sleep mode" and blanks the display if there is displayed. Hz Frequency from 2 Hz ... A to 10 A (20 A overload for 30 seconds maximum) >10.00 display flashes. >20 A, OL is no function change or button press for 2 minutes maximum). Terminals . 1 3 V FUSED 2 4 Item 1 2 3 4 AIK01F.EPS Description Input terminal for AC and DC milliamp measurements to 30 kHz. Hz Frequency of AC A 2 Hz to 400 mA (600 mA...
Models 175, 177 & 179 Users Manual Battery Saver ("Sleep Mode") The Meter enters the "Sleep mode" and blanks the display if there is displayed. Hz Frequency from 2 Hz ... A to 10 A (20 A overload for 30 seconds maximum) >10.00 display flashes. >20 A, OL is no function change or button press for 2 minutes maximum). Terminals . 1 3 V FUSED 2 4 Item 1 2 3 4 AIK01F.EPS Description Input terminal for AC and DC milliamp measurements to 30 kHz. Hz Frequency of AC A 2 Hz to 400 mA (600 mA...
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...5% of range. Turn power OFF, break circuit, insert Meter in parallel with a circuit or component when the leads are normal. Models 175, 177 & 179 Users Manual XW Measuring AC or DC Current Warning To avoid personal injury or damage to the Meter: • Never attempt to make... measurement. ment when the open or are shorted are plugged into the current terminals. This is > 1000 V. • Check the Meter's fuses before testing. (See "Testing the Fuses".) • Use the proper terminals, switch position, and range for your measurement. • Never place the probes in series, turn power...
...5% of range. Turn power OFF, break circuit, insert Meter in parallel with a circuit or component when the leads are normal. Models 175, 177 & 179 Users Manual XW Measuring AC or DC Current Warning To avoid personal injury or damage to the Meter: • Never attempt to make... measurement. ment when the open or are shorted are plugged into the current terminals. This is > 1000 V. • Check the Meter's fuses before testing. (See "Testing the Fuses".) • Use the proper terminals, switch position, and range for your measurement. • Never place the probes in series, turn power...
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XW Testing the Fuses Warning To avoid electrical shock or injury, remove the test leads and any input signals before replacing the fuse. Dirt or moisture in the terminals can affect readings. Test fuses as shown below. Do not use abrasives or solvents. HOLD MINMAX RANGE 440 mA 11 A Models 175, 177 & 179 Users Manual Cleaning Wipe the case with a damp cloth and mild detergent.
XW Testing the Fuses Warning To avoid electrical shock or injury, remove the test leads and any input signals before replacing the fuse. Dirt or moisture in the terminals can affect readings. Test fuses as shown below. Do not use abrasives or solvents. HOLD MINMAX RANGE 440 mA 11 A Models 175, 177 & 179 Users Manual Cleaning Wipe the case with a damp cloth and mild detergent.
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...is specified for A input: 8 kV peak per IEC 61010 440 mA, 1000 V FAST Fuse 11 A, 1000 V FAST Fuse Display: Digital: 6000 counts, updates 4/sec Bar Graph: 33 segments; Accuracy specifications take the form of: ± ( [ % of Reading ] + [ Counts ] ) Maximum voltage between any terminal ...and earth ground: 1000 V DC or AC RMS Surge Protection: W Fuse for mA inputs: W Fuse for 1 yr after calibration, at 0 % to +50 °C; Storage:...
...is specified for A input: 8 kV peak per IEC 61010 440 mA, 1000 V FAST Fuse 11 A, 1000 V FAST Fuse Display: Digital: 6000 counts, updates 4/sec Bar Graph: 33 segments; Accuracy specifications take the form of: ± ( [ % of Reading ] + [ Counts ] ) Maximum voltage between any terminal ...and earth ground: 1000 V DC or AC RMS Surge Protection: W Fuse for mA inputs: W Fuse for 1 yr after calibration, at 0 % to +50 °C; Storage:...
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... @ 50 Hz or 60 Hz Short Circuit Current < 1.1 mA < 1.1 mA Function mA A Overload Protection Fused, 44/100 A, 1000 V FAST Fuse Fused, 11 A, 1000 V FAST Fuse Overload 600 mA overload for 2 minutes maximum 20 A overload for high energy circuits. Models 175, 177 & 179 Users Manual Function Volts AC Volts DC mV/T Overload Protection 1 1000 V RMS 1000...
... @ 50 Hz or 60 Hz Short Circuit Current < 1.1 mA < 1.1 mA Function mA A Overload Protection Fused, 44/100 A, 1000 V FAST Fuse Fused, 11 A, 1000 V FAST Fuse Overload 600 mA overload for 2 minutes maximum 20 A overload for high energy circuits. Models 175, 177 & 179 Users Manual Function Volts AC Volts DC mV/T Overload Protection 1 1000 V RMS 1000...
