Fluke 177 ESFP True RMS Digital Multimeter, (ENG, SP, FR, POR)

by Fluke

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Fluke corporation is the world leader in the manufacture, distribution and service of electronic test tools and software. These can trigger a sequence of events that may lead to serious injury. This is why test equipment must be designed to protect people who work in this high-Voltage high-current environment. The fluke 177 esfp true RMS digital multimeter is compact, rugged, reliable, and easy to use. 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 input voltage to make a measurement. The ac voltage and current ranges are specified from 5-Percent of range to 100-Percent of range. The selectable ac filter (smoothing mode) helps display a steadier reading when the input signal is changing rapidly or is noisy. The 177 is multi-lingual interfaced (eng, sp, fr, por), and features a 6000-count, 3-3/4-digit backlit display and a bar graph. Because the bar graph updates about 40 times per second, which is 10 times faster than the digital display, the bar graph is useful for making peak and null adjustments and for observing rapidly changing inputs. The min max avg recording mode captures the minimum and maximum input values, and calculates a running average of all readings. When a new high or low is detected, the meter beeps. The external accessible battery is easy for battery changes. The 177 runs about 200 hours without backlight on one 9-Volt battery (included). Also included are a user's manual and a set of test leads. An optional accessory is the 80bk-a integrated DMM temperature probe with a measurement range up to 260-degrees Celsius. The 177 meets cat iii and cat iv IEC 61010 standards. The fluke 177 esfp true RMS digital multimeter is sold one item per package.

Product Description

• True RMS voltage and current measurements
• 0.09% basic accuracy
• Digital display with analog bargraph and backlight
• Manual and automatic range
• Frequency and capacitance measurements

Other features include: display hold and auto hold, resistance, continuity and diode measurements, temperature measurements, min-max-average recording, smoothing mode allows filtering of rapidly changing inputs, easy battery exchange without opening the case, closed case calibration through front panel, ergonomic case with integrated protective holster, EN61010-1 CAT III 1000V / CAT IV 600V, measures twice as fast as other multimeters.

Product Details

Product Manual [527kb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 7.2 x 3.4 inches ; 1.6 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B00012Z0UW
• Item model number: 177 ESFP
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #57,486 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #80 in Home Improvement > Electrical > Tools & Testers > Voltage Testers

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A fine tool, January 16, 2007

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J. Erdman "jimtools" (Wisconsin) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fluke 177 ESFP True RMS Digital Multimeter, (ENG, SP, FR, POR) (Tools & Home Improvement)

Just about as good as you as you can get for a digital multimeter. Fluke quality and durability (this unit is supplementing another Fluke 20+ year old model with a few less features), great accuracy, lifetime warranty, and easy and convenient to use (once you try out all the features a few times, everything will become easy and obvious).

Of course, you may not need the accuracy that this model has, or true RMS for measuring AC, or some of the other features. If you just make an occassional voltage check, maybe a cheapy from Radio Shack will do the job. But if you make your living with electrical equipment or electronics, or you are a serious hobbyist, the features, usability, durability, and accuracy of this DMM make it worth getting. And the backlight feature has already proven itself useful, the first time I used it.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Meter, May 14, 2007

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Timothy S. Kirk - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fluke 177 ESFP True RMS Digital Multimeter, (ENG, SP, FR, POR) (Tools & Home Improvement)

This is my second 177. Other than people walking away with the first one it's flawless.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great general purpose meter, November 29, 2010

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David B. Bremer (Fontana, CA United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Fluke 177 ESFP True RMS Digital Multimeter, (ENG, SP, FR, POR) (Tools & Home Improvement)

While teaching a class for "first responders" who wished to enter the world of Amateur Radio, I needed a digital meter to use in my demonstrations. The acknowledged leader in digital meters is FLUKE, so why not give demonstrations with the best. This is a great general purpose meter with the added plus of being able to test capacitors as well as resistors and diodes. For all around use I found the easy to read LCD display, the ability to manually range the meter and the adjustable backlighting all very convienient. I would recomend this meter for new users as well as advanced technicians.