Fluke 73, 77, 175, 177, and 179 Digital Multimeter Datasheet
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... to www.MyFlukeStore.com The Fluke 179 comes with TL75 test leads, 9 V battery (installed), and manual. Fluke 73, 77, 175, 177 and 179 Digital Multimeters Versatile ...meters for alkaline. Current Frequency is specified from surges and spikes. Ordering information Fluke-175 Digital Multimeter Fluke-177 Digital Multimeter Fluke-179 Digital Multimeter Fluke-73-3 Digital Multimeter Fluke-77-3 Digital Multimeter Fluke-179/61 Combo Kit Fluke-179/1AC Electricians Combo Kit Fluke-179/EDA Combo Kit Fluke...
... to www.MyFlukeStore.com The Fluke 179 comes with TL75 test leads, 9 V battery (installed), and manual. Fluke 73, 77, 175, 177 and 179 Digital Multimeters Versatile ...meters for alkaline. Current Frequency is specified from surges and spikes. Ordering information Fluke-175 Digital Multimeter Fluke-177 Digital Multimeter Fluke-179 Digital Multimeter Fluke-73-3 Digital Multimeter Fluke-77-3 Digital Multimeter Fluke-179/61 Combo Kit Fluke-179/1AC Electricians Combo Kit Fluke-179/EDA Combo Kit Fluke...
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® Models 175, 177, 179 True RMS Multimeters Users Manual May 2003 (English) © 2003 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved. Printed in USA.
® Models 175, 177, 179 True RMS Multimeters Users Manual May 2003 (English) © 2003 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved. Printed in USA.
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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 ...5 Making Basic Measurements...
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 ...5 Making Basic Measurements...
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...have the Meter serviced. ⇒ Always use the Meter or test leads if they appear damaged, or if the Meter is not operating properly. see manual b Battery (Low battery when shown on display.) Inspected and licensed by measuring a known voltage. ⇒ Do not apply more than the rated voltage... behind the finger guards. ⇒ Remove test leads from the Meter before opening the Meter case or battery door. XW Warning. Meter in this manual or the protection provided by the Meter might be impaired. ⇒ Do not use the proper terminals, switch position, and range for measurements. ...
...have the Meter serviced. ⇒ Always use the Meter or test leads if they appear damaged, or if the Meter is not operating properly. see manual b Battery (Low battery when shown on display.) Inspected and licensed by measuring a known voltage. ⇒ Do not apply more than the rated voltage... behind the finger guards. ⇒ Remove test leads from the Meter before opening the Meter case or battery door. XW Warning. Meter in this manual or the protection provided by the Meter might be impaired. ⇒ Do not use the proper terminals, switch position, and range for measurements. ...
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...current ♦ Diodes ♦ Resistance ♦ Continuity ♦ Voltage & current frequency ♦ Temperature (Model 179 only) ♦ Capacitance Contacting Fluke To contact Fluke, call: 1-888-993-5853 in USA 1-800-363-5853 in Canada +31 402-678-200 in Europe +81-3-3434-0181 in Japan +65...personal injury. 1 This manual applies to or from transient impulses. CAT IV meters are designed to IV) based on the magnitude of data. The Fluke Model 175, Model 177, and Model 179 are in fixed-equipment installations at : register.fluke.com Models 175, 177 & 179 True RMS ...
...current ♦ Diodes ♦ Resistance ♦ Continuity ♦ Voltage & current frequency ♦ Temperature (Model 179 only) ♦ Capacitance Contacting Fluke To contact Fluke, call: 1-888-993-5853 in USA 1-800-363-5853 in Canada +31 402-678-200 in Europe +81-3-3434-0181 in Japan +65...personal injury. 1 This manual applies to or from transient impulses. CAT IV meters are designed to IV) based on the magnitude of data. The Fluke Model 175, Model 177, and Model 179 are in fixed-equipment installations at : register.fluke.com Models 175, 177 & 179 True RMS ...
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... from 0.01 mA to 9999 µF. Displays OL above 2.4 V. DC mA from 1 nF to 400 mA (600 mA overload for 2 minutes maximum). Models 175, 177 & 179 Users Manual Battery Saver ("Sleep Mode") The Meter enters the "Sleep mode" and blanks the display if there is no function change or button press for...
... from 0.01 mA to 9999 µF. Displays OL above 2.4 V. DC mA from 1 nF to 400 mA (600 mA overload for 2 minutes maximum). Models 175, 177 & 179 Users Manual Battery Saver ("Sleep Mode") The Meter enters the "Sleep mode" and blanks the display if there is no function change or button press for...
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.... 1 2 OSymbol s h3 K 4 Y 5 6 Amh MAX , MIN, AVG AIK02F.EPS Meaning Continuity test. Then the Meter beeps and displays new reading. Test lead alert. Invalid EEPROM data. Manual Range The user selects the range. 13 177; Bar graph polarity. 14 0L 15 LEAd WThe input out of range.
.... 1 2 OSymbol s h3 K 4 Y 5 6 Amh MAX , MIN, AVG AIK02F.EPS Meaning Continuity test. Then the Meter beeps and displays new reading. Test lead alert. Invalid EEPROM data. Manual Range The user selects the range. 13 177; Bar graph polarity. 14 0L 15 LEAd WThe input out of range.
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... to resume normal operation. hAh In the AutoHOLD mode, the Meter holds the reading on and off after 2 minutes. 4 Models 175, 177 & 179 Users Manual MIN MAX AVG Recording Mode The MIN MAX AVG recording mode captures the minimum and maximum input values, and calculates a running average of the... measurement function 177; 12 counts for changes longer than 1.2 s in duration. To resume normal operation at any time, press HOLD for ...
... to resume normal operation. hAh In the AutoHOLD mode, the Meter holds the reading on and off after 2 minutes. 4 Models 175, 177 & 179 Users Manual MIN MAX AVG Recording Mode The MIN MAX AVG recording mode captures the minimum and maximum input values, and calculates a running average of the... measurement function 177; 12 counts for changes longer than 1.2 s in duration. To resume normal operation at any time, press HOLD for ...
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... Power-Up Options AutoHOLD H Turns on , it defaults to the lowest range. R Enables "Smoothing" mode. Note You cannot manually change the range in MIN MAX AVG, Display HOLD, or AutoHOLD, the Meter beeps, indicating an invalid operation, and the range... beeper. Dampens display fluctuations of rapidly changing inputs by digital filtering. To enter the Manual Range mode, press RANGE. After the highest range, the Meter wraps to Autorange and Auto Range is displayed. To ... Auto Range is displayed. 1. S Disables automatic 2-minute backlight timeout. (Model 177 and 179 Only) 5
... Power-Up Options AutoHOLD H Turns on , it defaults to the lowest range. R Enables "Smoothing" mode. Note You cannot manually change the range in MIN MAX AVG, Display HOLD, or AutoHOLD, the Meter beeps, indicating an invalid operation, and the range... beeper. Dampens display fluctuations of rapidly changing inputs by digital filtering. To enter the Manual Range mode, press RANGE. After the highest range, the Meter wraps to Autorange and Auto Range is displayed. To ... Auto Range is displayed. 1. S Disables automatic 2-minute backlight timeout. (Model 177 and 179 Only) 5
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... HOLD MIN MAX RANGE Measuring Resistance HOLD MIN MAX RANGE Measuring Capacitance HOLD MIN MAX RANGE + _ + _ AIK03F.EPS + _ + 6 AIK04F.EPS AIK05F.EPS Models 175, 177 & 179 Users Manual Making Basic Measurements The figures on the following pages show how to the Meter, disconnect circuit power and discharge all high-voltage capacitors before...
... HOLD MIN MAX RANGE Measuring Resistance HOLD MIN MAX RANGE Measuring Capacitance HOLD MIN MAX RANGE + _ + _ AIK03F.EPS + _ + 6 AIK04F.EPS AIK05F.EPS Models 175, 177 & 179 Users Manual Making Basic Measurements The figures on the following pages show how to the Meter, disconnect circuit power and discharge all high-voltage capacitors before...
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... True RMS converters require a certain level of 60 mA AC, or 3 mA AC HOLD MINMAX RANGE DC mA + + A CAT CAT AIK08F.EPS 8 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 an in series...
... True RMS converters require a certain level of 60 mA AC, or 3 mA AC HOLD MINMAX RANGE DC mA + + A CAT CAT AIK08F.EPS 8 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 an in series...
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... Warning To avoid electrical shock, disregard the bar graph for observing rapidly changing inputs. It has an overload indicator ( ) to the right and a polarity indicator (177;) to the full-scale value of lit segments indicates the measured value and is disabled when measuring capacitance or temperature. If the frequency of a signal... is relative to the left. In frequency, the bar graph accurately indicates the voltage or current up to 1 kHz. ⇒ Select progressively lower ranges using manual ranging for all ranges.
... Warning To avoid electrical shock, disregard the bar graph for observing rapidly changing inputs. It has an overload indicator ( ) to the right and a polarity indicator (177;) to the full-scale value of lit segments indicates the measured value and is disabled when measuring capacitance or temperature. If the frequency of a signal... is relative to the left. In frequency, the bar graph accurately indicates the voltage or current up to 1 kHz. ⇒ Select progressively lower ranges using manual ranging for all ranges.
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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. Models 175, 177 & 179 Users Manual Cleaning Wipe the case with a damp cloth and mild detergent. Test fuses as shown below. Dirt or moisture in the terminals can affect readings. HOLD MINMAX RANGE 440 mA 11 A Do not use abrasives or solvents.
XW Testing the Fuses Warning To avoid electrical shock or injury, remove the test leads and any input signals before replacing the fuse. Models 175, 177 & 179 Users Manual Cleaning Wipe the case with a damp cloth and mild detergent. Test fuses as shown below. Dirt or moisture in the terminals can affect readings. HOLD MINMAX RANGE 440 mA 11 A Do not use abrasives or solvents.
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...AC voltage and AC current ranges are specified from 5 % of range to 100 % of Reading ] + [ Counts ] ) Model 175 Model 177 Model 179 AC Volts 2,3 600.0 mV 6.000 V 60.00 V 600.0 V 1000 V 0.1 mV 0.001 V 0.01 V 0.1 V 1...1 kHz) 2.0 % + 3 (500 Hz to 1 kHz) 2.0 % + 3 (500 Hz to 3. 4. For non-sinusoidal waveforms, add -(2% reading + 2% full scale) typical, for all models. 5. Models 175, 177 & 179 Users Manual Function Range 1 Resolution Accuracy 177; ( [ % of range. 2. Crest factor of 250 µs or longer. 0.9 % + 2 0.9 % + 1 0.9 % + 1 0.9 % + 1 0.9 % + 1 1.5 % + 3 0.9 % + ...
...AC voltage and AC current ranges are specified from 5 % of range to 100 % of Reading ] + [ Counts ] ) Model 175 Model 177 Model 179 AC Volts 2,3 600.0 mV 6.000 V 60.00 V 600.0 V 1000 V 0.1 mV 0.001 V 0.01 V 0.1 V 1...1 kHz) 2.0 % + 3 (500 Hz to 1 kHz) 2.0 % + 3 (500 Hz to 3. 4. For non-sinusoidal waveforms, add -(2% reading + 2% full scale) typical, for all models. 5. Models 175, 177 & 179 Users Manual Function Range 1 Resolution Accuracy 177; ( [ % of range. 2. Crest factor of 250 µs or longer. 0.9 % + 2 0.9 % + 1 0.9 % + 1 0.9 % + 1 0.9 % + 1 1.5 % + 3 0.9 % + ...
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.../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 V RMS 1000 V RMS2 Input Impedance (Nominal) > 10 MΩ < 100 pF > 10 MΩ 10...
.../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 V RMS 1000 V RMS2 Input Impedance (Nominal) > 10 MΩ < 100 pF > 10 MΩ 10...