Fluke 73, 77, 175, 177, and 179 Digital Multimeter Datasheet
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... loads with the optional TPAK magnetic hanger Electrical safety All inputs are protected to 30 kHz. Includes holster and test leads. 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. They can withstand transient impulses in excess of non linear signals •...
... loads with the optional TPAK magnetic hanger Electrical safety All inputs are protected to 30 kHz. Includes holster and test leads. 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. They can withstand transient impulses in excess of non linear signals •...
Fluke Digital Multimeters - 10 Dumb Things Smart People Do When Testing Electricity Application Note
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...the chance of equipment back on . Fail to the effects of an equipment upgrade and a lot less expensive than an emergency room visit. Test leads are worth the cost of transients. 9. 10 dumb things smart people do when taking electrical measurements. 1. Look for the job. You can... result in your way. 3. Leave your hand. From the Fluke Digital Library @ www.fluke.com/library Take them on line can upgrade later, right? Put them out. Keep one . It's important. Today's test tools contain safety features unheard of even a few years ago, features that...
...the chance of equipment back on . Fail to the effects of an equipment upgrade and a lot less expensive than an emergency room visit. Test leads are worth the cost of transients. 9. 10 dumb things smart people do when taking electrical measurements. 1. Look for the job. You can... result in your way. 3. Leave your hand. From the Fluke Digital Library @ www.fluke.com/library Take them on line can upgrade later, right? Put them out. Keep one . It's important. Today's test tools contain safety features unheard of even a few years ago, features that...
Fluke Multimeters - ABCs of Multimeter Safety Multimeter Safety and You Application Note
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...a CAT III rated meter. If the technician is to pull back, in order to the probe. 3. An arc starts at the test lead tips-the fault currents superheat the probe tips, which start to burn away, drawing an arc from the contact point to break contact with...between the motor terminals. 4. A worst-case scenario-potential arc blast sequence. Fluke Corporation ABCs of amps- The circuits and components to prevent this time directly between the two measurement terminals through the meter and the test leads. 2. flows in thousandths of an oxy-acetylene cutting torch! This arc can ...
...a CAT III rated meter. If the technician is to pull back, in order to the probe. 3. An arc starts at the test lead tips-the fault currents superheat the probe tips, which start to burn away, drawing an arc from the contact point to break contact with...between the motor terminals. 4. A worst-case scenario-potential arc blast sequence. Fluke Corporation ABCs of amps- The circuits and components to prevent this time directly between the two measurement terminals through the meter and the test leads. 2. flows in thousandths of an oxy-acetylene cutting torch! This arc can ...
Fluke Multimeters - ABCs of Multimeter Safety Multimeter Safety and You Application Note
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...safety Fluke Corporation In addition, a thermal protection circuit detects an overvoltage condition, protects the meter until the condition is to 250 mA, for : • Meters and test leads with double insulation. • Meters with recessed input jacks and test leads with shrouded input connectors. • Test leads ... circuit must be protected by the manufacturer. In this with finger guards and a non-slip surface. • Meter and test leads made of possible short circuits and arc blast hazard. The input impedance of the danger from overloads when it doesn't affect ...
...safety Fluke Corporation In addition, a thermal protection circuit detects an overvoltage condition, protects the meter until the condition is to 250 mA, for : • Meters and test leads with double insulation. • Meters with recessed input jacks and test leads with shrouded input connectors. • Test leads ... circuit must be protected by the manufacturer. In this with finger guards and a non-slip surface. • Meter and test leads made of possible short circuits and arc blast hazard. The input impedance of the danger from overloads when it doesn't affect ...
Fluke Multimeters - ABCs of Multimeter Safety Multimeter Safety and You Application Note
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... on the ground clip first, then make contact with the application of transients. - Remove the hot lead first, the ground lead last. - Use the three-point test method, especially when checking to help you maximum protection. Applying categories to your work Shortcuts to understanding ... find electronic circuits (CAT I . Wear safety glasses or a face shield. - The electronic circuitry, on the side of safety. Fluke Corporation ABCs of a closed circuit across your hands, to minimize personal exposure to the receptacle is CAT II. remove watches or other hand,...
... on the ground clip first, then make contact with the application of transients. - Remove the hot lead first, the ground lead last. - Use the three-point test method, especially when checking to help you maximum protection. Applying categories to your work Shortcuts to understanding ... find electronic circuits (CAT I . Wear safety glasses or a face shield. - The electronic circuitry, on the side of safety. Fluke Corporation ABCs of a closed circuit across your hands, to minimize personal exposure to the receptacle is CAT II. remove watches or other hand,...
Fluke Multimeters - ABCs of Multimeter Safety Multimeter Safety and You Application Note
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...use or application fits into account three main criteria: steady-state voltage, peak impulse transient voltage and source impedance. Fluke. IEC 1010 applies to test leads too: they should be the weak link. Measurement Category Working Voltage (dc or ac-rms to ground) Peak ...'s Law (Amps = Volts/Ohms) tells us understand an instrument's true voltage withstand rating: 1. Keeping your personal protection, don't let test leads be certified to a category and voltage as would be expected. How to evaluate a multimeter's safety rating Understanding voltage withstand ratings IEC 1010...
...use or application fits into account three main criteria: steady-state voltage, peak impulse transient voltage and source impedance. Fluke. IEC 1010 applies to test leads too: they should be the weak link. Measurement Category Working Voltage (dc or ac-rms to ground) Peak ...'s Law (Amps = Volts/Ohms) tells us understand an instrument's true voltage withstand rating: 1. Keeping your personal protection, don't let test leads be certified to a category and voltage as would be expected. How to evaluate a multimeter's safety rating Understanding voltage withstand ratings IEC 1010...
Fluke Multimeters - Anatomy of a High Quality Meter Application Note
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.... Better yet, invest in today's electrical systems. Always make the beginner's mistake of substituting inferior fuses once you work in . Anatomy of test leads and multimeters. The key is critical when you 've taken the meter home, and don't ever disable the fuse on -the-job electrical ... begins deep inside each tool. Don't make sure your friend. The IEC is , you 're using it exclusively - From the Fluke Digital Library @ www.fluke.com/library The digital multimeter that knocked someone off somewhere upline. Adequate spacing between you and a nasty shock or worse is as safe...
.... Better yet, invest in today's electrical systems. Always make the beginner's mistake of substituting inferior fuses once you work in . Anatomy of test leads and multimeters. The key is critical when you 've taken the meter home, and don't ever disable the fuse on -the-job electrical ... begins deep inside each tool. Don't make sure your friend. The IEC is , you 're using it exclusively - From the Fluke Digital Library @ www.fluke.com/library The digital multimeter that knocked someone off somewhere upline. Adequate spacing between you and a nasty shock or worse is as safe...
Fluke Multimeters - Anatomy of a High Quality Meter Application Note
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...IV territory. And never the meter actually goes dead. But a failing battery is a meter flashing, "low battery." Select high-quality leads, clips and probes that stands between meter and panel • Overhead line to know that your tester worked properly before and after the... insulated mat and remove watches or other countries +1 (425) 446-5500 or Fax +1 (425) 446-5116 Web access: http://www.fluke.com Transient test values for finger guards and rubber molded grips to utility power • Electricity meters, primary overcurrent protec- typically covers electronic equipment •...
...IV territory. And never the meter actually goes dead. But a failing battery is a meter flashing, "low battery." Select high-quality leads, clips and probes that stands between meter and panel • Overhead line to know that your tester worked properly before and after the... insulated mat and remove watches or other countries +1 (425) 446-5500 or Fax +1 (425) 446-5116 Web access: http://www.fluke.com Transient test values for finger guards and rubber molded grips to utility power • Electricity meters, primary overcurrent protec- typically covers electronic equipment •...
Fluke Multimeters - Detecting Intermittents Application Note
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...only has the standalone MIN MAX AVG Recording feature described above , setup the meter by pressing MIN MAX . Connect the test leads of an intermittent measurement. In the Fluke 170 Series, the display indicates the maximum reading and beeps each time a new low or high value is activated, ...MIN MAX AVG recording. Connect the meter's input to the point to will indicate the highest or lowest reading when the problem appears. Fluke's SureGrip test leads and probes offer a multitude of 47:05. Each press of the stored values (lowest, highest and average readings) to record for the...
...only has the standalone MIN MAX AVG Recording feature described above , setup the meter by pressing MIN MAX . Connect the test leads of an intermittent measurement. In the Fluke 170 Series, the display indicates the maximum reading and beeps each time a new low or high value is activated, ...MIN MAX AVG recording. Connect the meter's input to the point to will indicate the highest or lowest reading when the problem appears. Fluke's SureGrip test leads and probes offer a multitude of 47:05. Each press of the stored values (lowest, highest and average readings) to record for the...
FE 175,177,179 Users Manual
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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 6 Measuring...
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 6 Measuring...
FE 175,177,179 Users Manual
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...impaired. ⇒ Do not use the Meter around explosive gas or vapor. ⇒ When using the test leads, keep your fingers behind the finger guards. ⇒ Remove test leads from the Meter before using the Meter: To avoid possible electrical shock or personal injury, follow these guidelines:...indicator ( b ) appears. ⇒ Disconnect circuit power and discharge all high-voltage capacitors before testing resistance, continuity, diodes, or capacitance. ⇒ Do not use the Meter or test leads if they appear damaged, or if the Meter is not operating properly. If in accordance with ...
...impaired. ⇒ Do not use the Meter around explosive gas or vapor. ⇒ When using the test leads, keep your fingers behind the finger guards. ⇒ Remove test leads from the Meter before using the Meter: To avoid possible electrical shock or personal injury, follow these guidelines:...indicator ( b ) appears. ⇒ Disconnect circuit power and discharge all high-voltage capacitors before testing resistance, continuity, diodes, or capacitance. ⇒ Do not use the Meter or test leads if they appear damaged, or if the Meter is not operating properly. If in accordance with ...
FE 175,177,179 Users Manual
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..., true-RMS multimeters (hereafter "the Meter") with a test lead in the world Visit Fluke's web site at: www.fluke.com Register your Meter at the distribution level; This manual applies to make a measurement with a 6000-count, 3 3/4-digit display and a bar graph. All figures show the Model 179. Test Lead Alert To remind you to check that could...
..., true-RMS multimeters (hereafter "the Meter") with a test lead in the world Visit Fluke's web site at: www.fluke.com Register your Meter at the distribution level; This manual applies to make a measurement with a 6000-count, 3 3/4-digit display and a bar graph. All figures show the Model 179. Test Lead Alert To remind you to check that could...
FE 175,177,179 Users Manual
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... beeps and displays new reading. mVA, Mke, kHz 8 DC, AC 9 b Direct current, alternating current. Test lead alert. Invalid EEPROM data. Invalid calibration data. Diode test. Maximum, minimum, or average reading. Displayed when the rotary switch is enabled. AutoHOLD is moved to or from... 6 Amh MAX , MIN, AVG AIK02F.EPS Meaning Continuity test. Display holds present reading until it detects new stable input. Display No. Manual Range The user selects the range. 13 ± Bar graph polarity. 14 0L 15 LEAd WThe input out of range. bAtt diSC EEPr Err CAL Err...
... beeps and displays new reading. mVA, Mke, kHz 8 DC, AC 9 b Direct current, alternating current. Test lead alert. Invalid EEPROM data. Invalid calibration data. Diode test. Maximum, minimum, or average reading. Displayed when the rotary switch is enabled. AutoHOLD is moved to or from... 6 Amh MAX , MIN, AVG AIK02F.EPS Meaning Continuity test. Display holds present reading until it detects new stable input. Display No. Manual Range The user selects the range. 13 ± Bar graph polarity. 14 0L 15 LEAd WThe input out of range. bAtt diSC EEPr Err CAL Err...
FE 175,177,179 Users Manual
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when removing the test leads, remove the live lead before connecting the live lead; Warning To avoid electric shock, injury, or damage to make basic measurements. Measuring AC and DC Voltage Volts AC Volts DC Millivolts DC HOLD... + _ + 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 testing resistance, continuity, diodes, or capacitance. When connecting the test leads to the circuit or device, connect the common...
when removing the test leads, remove the live lead before connecting the live lead; Warning To avoid electric shock, injury, or damage to make basic measurements. Measuring AC and DC Voltage Volts AC Volts DC Millivolts DC HOLD... + _ + 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 testing resistance, continuity, diodes, or capacitance. When connecting the test leads to the circuit or device, connect the common...
FE 175,177,179 Users Manual
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...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. ... 100% of range. Non-zero digits that are displayed on a True RMS meter when the test leads are open -circuit potential to earth is why AC voltage and current ranges are : •...AC • AC current: below 5% of input voltage to make a measurement. Models 175, 177 & 179 Users Manual XW Measuring AC or DC Current Warning To avoid personal injury or damage to the Meter: ...
...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. ... 100% of range. Non-zero digits that are displayed on a True RMS meter when the test leads are open -circuit potential to earth is why AC voltage and current ranges are : •...AC • AC current: below 5% of input voltage to make a measurement. Models 175, 177 & 179 Users Manual XW Measuring AC or DC Current Warning To avoid personal injury or damage to the Meter: ...
FE 175,177,179 Users Manual
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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. 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