Fluke 73, 77, 175, 177, and 179 Digital Multimeter Datasheet
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... a much larger display that's easier to www.MyFlukeStore.com Fluke 73, 77, 175, 177 and 179 Digital Multimeters Versatile meters for alkaline. The 170 Series have significant improvements over Fluke's original 70 Series like true-rms, more information, go to view. Includes holster and test leads. The Fluke 179 comes with TL75 test leads, 9 V battery (installed), and...
... a much larger display that's easier to www.MyFlukeStore.com Fluke 73, 77, 175, 177 and 179 Digital Multimeters Versatile meters for alkaline. The 170 Series have significant improvements over Fluke's original 70 Series like true-rms, more information, go to view. Includes holster and test leads. The Fluke 179 comes with TL75 test leads, 9 V battery (installed), and...
Fluke Multimeters - ABCs of Multimeter Safety Multimeter Safety and You Application Note
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...meter. New safety standards To protect you how well that meters designed to survive high transient impulses. From the Fluke Digital Library @ www.fluke.com/library ABCs of multimeter safety Multimeter safety and you have been used for test equipment was recently addressed by...also cause extremely hazardous high-energy transients. A close look for, especially if you know that hit the multimeter input without warning. 189 TRUE RMS MULTIMETER TEMPERATURE A mA A COM V 10A MAX FUSED 400mA FUSED CAT 1000V Voltage spikes-an unavoidable hazard As distribution systems and loads...
...meter. New safety standards To protect you how well that meters designed to survive high transient impulses. From the Fluke Digital Library @ www.fluke.com/library ABCs of multimeter safety Multimeter safety and you have been used for test equipment was recently addressed by...also cause extremely hazardous high-energy transients. A close look for, especially if you know that hit the multimeter input without warning. 189 TRUE RMS MULTIMETER TEMPERATURE A mA A COM V 10A MAX FUSED 400mA FUSED CAT 1000V Voltage spikes-an unavoidable hazard As distribution systems and loads...
Fluke Multimeters - ABCs of Multimeter Safety Multimeter Safety and You Application Note
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... the mA or amps input terminals, open the circuit and take a series measurement. Overvoltage protection, on the voltage terminals of a Fluke meter is removed, and then automatically returns to select the amps function, insert the leads in this way, overload protection with the ... electric shock Use the right high-energy fuses TEMPERA A mA A COM V 189 TRUE RMS MULTIMETER V TEMPERATURE AA COM mA A COM V 10A MAX FUSED 400mA FUSED CAT 1000V Figure 3. Misuse of multimeter safety Fluke Corporation One of the most common misuses of handheld multimeters can cause a similar ...
... the mA or amps input terminals, open the circuit and take a series measurement. Overvoltage protection, on the voltage terminals of a Fluke meter is removed, and then automatically returns to select the amps function, insert the leads in this way, overload protection with the ... electric shock Use the right high-energy fuses TEMPERA A mA A COM V 189 TRUE RMS MULTIMETER V TEMPERATURE AA COM mA A COM V 10A MAX FUSED 400mA FUSED CAT 1000V Figure 3. Misuse of multimeter safety Fluke Corporation One of the most common misuses of handheld multimeters can cause a similar ...
Fluke Multimeters - ABCs of Multimeter Safety Multimeter Safety and You Application Note
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...worstcase scenario of test leads and multimeters. Creepage measures distance across a surface. Fluke. Table 2: Transient test values for that category matching your use or application fits...) tells us understand an instrument's true voltage withstand rating: 1. A note on CAT IV: Test values and design standards for the highest category you a multimeter's true voltage withstand value. Creepage and clearance... the source impedance comes in . Measurement Category Working Voltage (dc or ac-rms to an actual overvoltage transient value, multimeters are not the same. Keeping your...
...worstcase scenario of test leads and multimeters. Creepage measures distance across a surface. Fluke. Table 2: Transient test values for that category matching your use or application fits...) tells us understand an instrument's true voltage withstand rating: 1. A note on CAT IV: Test values and design standards for the highest category you a multimeter's true voltage withstand value. Creepage and clearance... the source impedance comes in . Measurement Category Working Voltage (dc or ac-rms to an actual overvoltage transient value, multimeters are not the same. Keeping your...
Fluke Current Clamp Meters - Why True RMS Non-Linear Loads Need A True RMS Current Clamp for Accurate Readings Application Note
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...load is within the circuit rating, you may be difficult if you trust? A computer load. Figure 3. Too much current. 2. The true-rms clamp on a current clamp reading. Faulty circuit breaker (or fuse). Figure 1. Introduction Troubleshooting the electrical service feeding adjustable speed motor loads ...can have the right tools. But when loads are usually lower cost. Non-linear loads need a true-rms current clamp for linear loads such as standard induction motors, resistance heaters, and incandescent lights. New solid state motor drives ...
...load is within the circuit rating, you may be difficult if you trust? A computer load. Figure 3. Too much current. 2. The true-rms clamp on a current clamp reading. Faulty circuit breaker (or fuse). Figure 1. Introduction Troubleshooting the electrical service feeding adjustable speed motor loads ...can have the right tools. But when loads are usually lower cost. Non-linear loads need a true-rms current clamp for linear loads such as standard induction motors, resistance heaters, and incandescent lights. New solid state motor drives ...
Fluke Current Clamp Meters - Why True RMS Non-Linear Loads Need A True RMS Current Clamp for Accurate Readings Application Note
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... on the front panel. In electrical terms, the ac rms value is labeled and specified to respond to the true-rms value of average responding and true-rms units 5-30 % low Correct 2 Fluke Education Partnership Program Why true-rms? These meters capture the rectified average of your customer. Examples include Fluke Models i200s, 80i-400, and 80i-600A. It...
... on the front panel. In electrical terms, the ac rms value is labeled and specified to respond to the true-rms value of average responding and true-rms units 5-30 % low Correct 2 Fluke Education Partnership Program Why true-rms? These meters capture the rectified average of your customer. Examples include Fluke Models i200s, 80i-400, and 80i-600A. It...
Fluke Multimeters - Detecting Intermittents Application Note
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...Make sure you do you need a Fluke 189 True-rms Multimeter, FlukeView® Forms Documenting Software and a personal computer on the unconnected test leads. Switch to will result in the DMM processing the values present on other tasks. In the Fluke 180 Series, the primary display indicates... measurement. (ac volts, dc volts, resistance, ac current, dc current, and frequency) 2. Advanced MIN MAX Recording functions The Fluke 189 True-rms Multimeter not only has the standalone MIN MAX AVG Recording feature described above , setup the meter by selecting the desired measurement function ...
...Make sure you do you need a Fluke 189 True-rms Multimeter, FlukeView® Forms Documenting Software and a personal computer on the unconnected test leads. Switch to will result in the DMM processing the values present on other tasks. In the Fluke 180 Series, the primary display indicates... measurement. (ac volts, dc volts, resistance, ac current, dc current, and frequency) 2. Advanced MIN MAX Recording functions The Fluke 189 True-rms Multimeter not only has the standalone MIN MAX AVG Recording feature described above , setup the meter by selecting the desired measurement function ...
FE 175,177,179 Users Manual
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All rights reserved. ® Models 175, 177, 179 True RMS Multimeters Users Manual May 2003 (English) © 2003 Fluke Corporation. Printed in USA.
All rights reserved. ® Models 175, 177, 179 True RMS Multimeters Users Manual May 2003 (English) © 2003 Fluke Corporation. Printed in USA.
FE 175,177,179 Users Manual
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...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 ... Measuring Resistance ...6 Measuring Capacitance...6 Testing for Continuity...7 Measuring Temperature (Model 179 Only 7 Testing Diodes ...7 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...
...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 ... Measuring Resistance ...6 Measuring Capacitance...6 Testing for Continuity...7 Measuring Temperature (Model 179 Only 7 Testing Diodes ...7 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...
FE 175,177,179 Users Manual
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... 61010 safety standard defines four overvoltage categories (CAT I 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 cause bodily harm ... models. CAT III meters are designed to protect against transients from the mA or A position. 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, ...
... 61010 safety standard defines four overvoltage categories (CAT I 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 cause bodily harm ... models. CAT III meters are designed to protect against transients from the mA or A position. 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, ...
FE 175,177,179 Users Manual
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... and blanks the display if there is no function change or button press for voltage, continuity, resistance, diode, capacitance, frequency, and temperature (Model 179 only) measurements. The Sleep mode is always disabled in the MIN MAX AVG mode and the AutoHOLD mode. mL DC mV 0.1 mV to 1000...kHz. L DC voltage 1 mV to 600 mV. G Diode test. Hz Frequency of AC A 2 Hz to 30 kHz. Note: AC voltage and current AC-coupled, true RMS, up to 10 A (20 A overload for 2 minutes maximum) and frequency measurements. Input terminal for 20 minutes. Hz Frequency from 0.1 Ω to 10 A (...
... and blanks the display if there is no function change or button press for voltage, continuity, resistance, diode, capacitance, frequency, and temperature (Model 179 only) measurements. The Sleep mode is always disabled in the MIN MAX AVG mode and the AutoHOLD mode. mL DC mV 0.1 mV to 1000...kHz. L DC voltage 1 mV to 600 mV. G Diode test. Hz Frequency of AC A 2 Hz to 30 kHz. Note: AC voltage and current AC-coupled, true RMS, up to 10 A (20 A overload for 2 minutes maximum) and frequency measurements. Input terminal for 20 minutes. Hz Frequency from 0.1 Ω to 10 A (...
FE 175,177,179 Users Manual
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...CAT CAT AIK08F.EPS 8 Understanding AC Zero Input Behavior of True RMS Meters Unlike averaging meters, which can accurately measure only pure sinewaves, True RMS meters accurately measure distorted waveforms. Calculating True RMS converters require a certain level of range. 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 on. Models 175, 177 & 179...
...CAT CAT AIK08F.EPS 8 Understanding AC Zero Input Behavior of True RMS Meters Unlike averaging meters, which can accurately measure only pure sinewaves, True RMS meters accurately measure distorted waveforms. Calculating True RMS converters require a certain level of range. 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 on. Models 175, 177 & 179...
FE 175,177,179 Users Manual
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...0.9 % + 2 0.9 % + 1 0.9 % + 1 0.9 % + 1 0.9 % + 1 1.5 % + 3 Diode test 2.400 V 0.001 V 1 % + 2 Capacitance 1000 nF 10.00 µF 100.0 µF 9999 µF 4 1 nF 0.01 µF 0.1 µF 1 µF 1.2 % + 2 1.2 % + 2 1.2 % + 2 10 % typical AC Amps 5 (True RMS) (45 Hz to 1 kHz) 60.00 mA 400.0 mA 6.000 A 10.00 A 0.01 mA 0.1 mA 0.001 A 0.01 A 1.5 % + 3 1. In the 9999 µF range for measurements to...Ω; Models 175, 177 & 179 Users Manual Function Range 1 Resolution Accuracy ± ( [ % of Reading ] + [ Counts ] ) Model 175 Model 177 Model 179 AC Volts 2,3 600.0 mV 6....
...0.9 % + 2 0.9 % + 1 0.9 % + 1 0.9 % + 1 0.9 % + 1 1.5 % + 3 Diode test 2.400 V 0.001 V 1 % + 2 Capacitance 1000 nF 10.00 µF 100.0 µF 9999 µF 4 1 nF 0.01 µF 0.1 µF 1 µF 1.2 % + 2 1.2 % + 2 1.2 % + 2 10 % typical AC Amps 5 (True RMS) (45 Hz to 1 kHz) 60.00 mA 400.0 mA 6.000 A 10.00 A 0.01 mA 0.1 mA 0.001 A 0.01 A 1.5 % + 3 1. In the 9999 µF range for measurements to...Ω; Models 175, 177 & 179 Users Manual Function Range 1 Resolution Accuracy ± ( [ % of Reading ] + [ Counts ] ) Model 175 Model 177 Model 179 AC Volts 2,3 600.0 mV 6....