Fluke 73, 77, 175, 177, and 179 Digital Multimeter Datasheet
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...-400 See page 40 Fluke 73 Included accessories Every Fluke 170 Series meter comes packaged with an 80BK Temperature Probe. 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-179/TPK Combo Kit...
...-400 See page 40 Fluke 73 Included accessories Every Fluke 170 Series meter comes packaged with an 80BK Temperature Probe. 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-179/TPK Combo Kit...
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... this warranty is defective, contact your product on then current component acquisition costs. Box 1186 5602 BD Eindhoven The Netherlands Visit the Fluke website at: www.fluke.com Register your Meter at least ten years from the date of purchase, this limitation of mechanical components. This warranty does not cover fuses, disposable batteries...
... this warranty is defective, contact your product on then current component acquisition costs. Box 1186 5602 BD Eindhoven The Netherlands Visit the Fluke website at: www.fluke.com Register your Meter at least ten years from the date of purchase, this limitation of mechanical components. This warranty does not cover fuses, disposable batteries...
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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...
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...
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...on display.) Inspected and licensed by measuring a known voltage. ⇒ Do not apply more than the rated voltage, as marked on the Meter, between the terminals or between any terminal and earth ground. ⇒ Use caution with IEC 61010-1. 54CJ Conforms to European Union directives ...fingers behind the finger guards. ⇒ Remove test leads from the Meter before testing resistance, continuity, diodes, or capacitance. ⇒ Do not use the Meter around explosive gas or vapor. ⇒ When using the Meter: To avoid possible electrical shock or personal injury, follow these guidelines: ...
...on display.) Inspected and licensed by measuring a known voltage. ⇒ Do not apply more than the rated voltage, as marked on the Meter, between the terminals or between any terminal and earth ground. ⇒ Use caution with IEC 61010-1. 54CJ Conforms to European Union directives ...fingers behind the finger guards. ⇒ Remove test leads from the Meter before testing resistance, continuity, diodes, or capacitance. ⇒ Do not use the Meter around explosive gas or vapor. ⇒ When using the Meter: To avoid possible electrical shock or personal injury, follow these guidelines: ...
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...to protect against transients 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 that could damage the Meter, the equipment under test, or cause permanent loss of data... that could cause bodily harm or death. The Fluke Model 175, Model 177, and Model 179 are batterypowered, true-RMS multimeters (hereafter "the Meter") with a test lead in an incorrect terminal might blow a fuse, damage the Meter, and cause serious personal injury. 1 A "Caution...
...to protect against transients 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 that could damage the Meter, the equipment under test, or cause permanent loss of data... that could cause bodily harm or death. The Fluke Model 175, Model 177, and Model 179 are batterypowered, true-RMS multimeters (hereafter "the Meter") with a test lead in an incorrect terminal might blow a fuse, damage the Meter, and cause serious personal injury. 1 A "Caution...
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... 2 Hz to 50 MΩ. Hz Frequency of AC A 2 Hz to 600 mV. To disable the Sleep mode, hold down the YELLOW button while turning the Meter on at 250 Ω. Hz Frequency from 0.01 A to 10 A (20 A overload for 20 minutes. R Beeper turns on . F AC A from 0.50 A to ...10 A (20 A overload for 2 minutes maximum) and frequency measurements. 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 30 BA seconds...
... 2 Hz to 50 MΩ. Hz Frequency of AC A 2 Hz to 600 mV. To disable the Sleep mode, hold down the YELLOW button while turning the Meter on at 250 Ω. Hz Frequency from 0.01 A to 10 A (20 A overload for 20 minutes. R Beeper turns on . F AC A from 0.50 A to ...10 A (20 A overload for 2 minutes maximum) and frequency measurements. 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 30 BA seconds...
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... on the capacitor being tested. Maximum, minimum, or average reading. Low battery. Manual Range The user selects the range. 13 177; Bar graph polarity. 14 0L 15 LEAd WThe input out of range. In the capacitance function, too much electrical charge is interrupted. Have...holds present reading until it detects new stable input. Replace battery. 10 610000mV All possible ranges. 11 Bar graph Analog display. 12 Auto Range The Meter selects the range with the best resolution. Symbol Meaning 7 nµ F, °F, °C Measurement units. bAtt diSC EEPr Err CAL Err Error...
... on the capacitor being tested. Maximum, minimum, or average reading. Low battery. Manual Range The user selects the range. 13 177; Bar graph polarity. 14 0L 15 LEAd WThe input out of range. In the capacitance function, too much electrical charge is interrupted. Have...holds present reading until it detects new stable input. Replace battery. 10 610000mV All possible ranges. 11 Bar graph Analog display. 12 Auto Range The Meter selects the range with the best resolution. Symbol Meaning 7 nµ F, °F, °C Measurement units. bAtt diSC EEPr Err CAL Err Error...
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...recording without erasing stored values, press HOLD. Note For DC functions, accuracy is live. The backlight automatically turns off . is detected, the Meter beeps. To resume MIN MAX AVG recording, press HOLD again. lights. ⇒ Press HOLD again to resume normal operation. When a ...after 2 minutes. 4 Then the Meter beeps and displays the new reading. ⇒ Press HOLD to toggle the backlight on the display. To resume normal operation at any time, press HOLD for changes longer than 1.2 s in duration. S Display Backlight (Model 177 and 179 Only) Press to ...
...recording without erasing stored values, press HOLD. Note For DC functions, accuracy is live. The backlight automatically turns off . is detected, the Meter beeps. To resume MIN MAX AVG recording, press HOLD again. lights. ⇒ Press HOLD again to resume normal operation. When a ...after 2 minutes. 4 Then the Meter beeps and displays the new reading. ⇒ Press HOLD to toggle the backlight on the display. To resume normal operation at any time, press HOLD for changes longer than 1.2 s in duration. S Display Backlight (Model 177 and 179 Only) Press to ...
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... filtering. Note You cannot manually change . 3. M Disables beeper. S Disables automatic 2-minute backlight timeout. (Model 177 and 179 Only) 5 To exit Manual Range, press RANGE for 1 second or turn off display; Sleep mode is also disabled while the Meter is turned OFF. Button Power-Up Options AutoHOLD H Turns on , it defaults to increment...
... filtering. Note You cannot manually change . 3. M Disables beeper. S Disables automatic 2-minute backlight timeout. (Model 177 and 179 Only) 5 To exit Manual Range, press RANGE for 1 second or turn off display; Sleep mode is also disabled while the Meter is turned OFF. Button Power-Up Options AutoHOLD H Turns on , it defaults to increment...
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Warning To avoid electric shock, injury, or damage to the Meter, disconnect circuit power and discharge all high-voltage capacitors before connecting the live lead before XW removing the common test lead. When connecting the test ... MAX RANGE Measuring Capacitance HOLD MIN MAX RANGE + _ + _ AIK03F.EPS + _ + 6 AIK04F.EPS AIK05F.EPS when removing the test leads, remove the live lead; Models 175, 177 & 179 Users Manual Making Basic Measurements The figures on the following pages show how to the circuit or device, connect the common (COM) test lead...
Warning To avoid electric shock, injury, or damage to the Meter, disconnect circuit power and discharge all high-voltage capacitors before connecting the live lead before XW removing the common test lead. When connecting the test ... MAX RANGE Measuring Capacitance HOLD MIN MAX RANGE + _ + _ AIK03F.EPS + _ + 6 AIK04F.EPS AIK05F.EPS when removing the test leads, remove the live lead; Models 175, 177 & 179 Users Manual Making Basic Measurements The figures on the following pages show how to the circuit or device, connect the common (COM) test lead...
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... levels on the lowest ranges are specified from 5% of range to 100% of input voltage to make an in series, turn power on a True RMS meter when the test leads are open -circuit potential to earth is why AC voltage and current ranges are : • AC voltage: below 5% of 600 mV... AC, or 30 mV AC • AC current: below 5% of range. Turn power OFF, break circuit, insert Meter in -circuit current measure- Non-zero digits that are displayed on . Models 175, 177 & 179 Users Manual XW Measuring AC or DC Current Warning To avoid personal injury or damage to the...
... levels on the lowest ranges are specified from 5% of range to 100% of input voltage to make an in series, turn power on a True RMS meter when the test leads are open -circuit potential to earth is why AC voltage and current ranges are : • AC voltage: below 5% of 600 mV... AC, or 30 mV AC • AC current: below 5% of range. Turn power OFF, break circuit, insert Meter in -circuit current measure- Non-zero digits that are displayed on . Models 175, 177 & 179 Users Manual XW Measuring AC or DC Current Warning To avoid personal injury or damage to the...
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... or current up to the full-scale value of a signal. In the 60 V range, for example (see below), the major divisions on an analog Meter. The Meter measures the frequency of the selected range. XW Measuring Frequency Warning To avoid electrical shock, disregard the bar graph for observing rapidly changing inputs. It...
... or current up to the full-scale value of a signal. In the 60 V range, for example (see below), the major divisions on an analog Meter. The Meter measures the frequency of the selected range. XW Measuring Frequency Warning To avoid electrical shock, disregard the bar graph for observing rapidly changing inputs. It...
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Test fuses as shown below. XW Testing the Fuses Warning To avoid electrical shock or injury, remove the test leads and any input signals before replacing the fuse. Do not use abrasives or solvents. HOLD MINMAX RANGE 440 mA 11 A Dirt or moisture in the terminals can affect readings. Models 175, 177 & 179 Users Manual Cleaning Wipe the case with a damp cloth and mild detergent.
Test fuses as shown below. XW Testing the Fuses Warning To avoid electrical shock or injury, remove the test leads and any input signals before replacing the fuse. Do not use abrasives or solvents. HOLD MINMAX RANGE 440 mA 11 A Dirt or moisture in the terminals can affect readings. Models 175, 177 & 179 Users Manual Cleaning Wipe the case with a damp cloth and mild detergent.
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...+ 2 1.2 % + 2 1.2 % + 2 10 % typical 1.5 % + 3 1.2 % + 2 1.2 % + 2 1.2 % + 2 10 % typical 1.5 % + 3 12 Models 175, 177 & 179 Users Manual Function Range 1 Resolution Accuracy 177; ( [ % 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 V 1.0 % + 3 (45 Hz to 500 Hz...; 50.00 MΩ 1 Ω 0.1 Ω 0.001 kΩ 0.01 kΩ 0.1 kΩ 0.001 MΩ 0.01 MΩ Meter beeps at < 25 Ω, beeper turns off at 1000 V. 3. Crest factor of ≤ 3 at full scale up to 3. 4.
...+ 2 1.2 % + 2 1.2 % + 2 10 % typical 1.5 % + 3 1.2 % + 2 1.2 % + 2 1.2 % + 2 10 % typical 1.5 % + 3 12 Models 175, 177 & 179 Users Manual Function Range 1 Resolution Accuracy 177; ( [ % 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 V 1.0 % + 3 (45 Hz to 500 Hz...; 50.00 MΩ 1 Ω 0.1 Ω 0.001 kΩ 0.01 kΩ 0.1 kΩ 0.001 MΩ 0.01 MΩ Meter beeps at < 25 Ω, beeper turns off at 1000 V. 3. Crest factor of ≤ 3 at full scale up to 3. 4.