Fluke 179 ESFP True RMS Multimeter with Backlight and Temp

by Fluke

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The 179 model set the new benchmarks for general purpose multimeters. They set the standard with a combination of precision, features, ease-of-use, safety and reliability.

Product Description

Setting the new multimeter standard The 179 Series is the new benchmarks for general purpose multimeters. They set the standard with a combination of precision, features, ease-of-use, safety and reliability. Features: True RMS voltage and current measurements 0.09% basic accuracy 6000 count resolution Digital display with analog bargraph and backlight Manual and automatic ranging Display Hold and Auto Hold Frequency and capacitance measurements 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 Calibrated Specifications Voltage DC Accuracy*: ± (0.09%+2) Max. Resolution: 0.1 mV Maximum 1000 V Voltage AC Accuracy*: ± (1.0%+3) Max. Resolution: 0.1 mV Maximum: 1000 V Current DC Accuracy*: ± (1.0%+3) Max. Resolution: 0.01 mA Maximum: 10 A Current AC Accuracy*: ± (1.5%+3) Max. Resolution: 0.01 mA Maximum: 10 A Resistance Accuracy*: ± (0.9%+1) Max. Resolution: 0.1 Ω Maximum: 50 MΩ Capacitance Accuracy* ± (1.2%+2) Max. Resolution: 1 nF Maximum: 10,000 °F Frequency Accuracy*: ± (0.1%+1) Max. Resolution: 0.01 Hz Maximum: 100 kHz Temperature Accuracy* ± (1.0%+10) Max. Resolution: 0.1°C Range: -40°C/400°C *Note: Accuracies are best accuracies for each function Environmental Specifications Operating Temperature: -10°C to +50°C Storage Temperature: -30°C to +60°C Humidity (Without Condensation): 0% - 90% (0°C - 35°C) 0% - 70% (35°C -50°C) Safety Specifications Overvoltage category: EN 61010-1 to 1000 V CAT III. EN 61010-1 to 600 V CAT IV. Agency Approvals: UL, CSA, TUV listed and VDE Pending Mechanical & General Specifications

Product Details

Product Manual [527kb PDF]

• 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: B00012Z0V6
• Item model number: FLUKE-179 ESFP
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #16,672 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fluke dmm,safty test leads, and 80bk thermo probe only, September 19, 2008

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Maria King (AR) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fluke 179 ESFP True RMS Multimeter with Backlight and Temp (Tools & Home Improvement)

this is an excellent buy for the meter only, there are no extra's like the combo pack one's so for a first time buy, I would recommend one of the combo packs from $240 - $270. But if you already owned a fluke dmm and needed to replace it this is the perfect purchase.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great meter-No case or hanging strap, April 11, 2010

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Ed "HeyZeus" (Denver, CO) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Fluke 179 ESFP True RMS Multimeter with Backlight and Temp (Tools & Home Improvement)

First, the bad. I find the ESFP (English, Spanish, French, Portuguese) acronym to be misleading. All this means is that the manual has ESFP instructions. Also, why is there the ability to measure Hz in the Vdc position (ha)? Lastly, Fluke should include a case and a hanging strap but they don't. Come on Fluke, what would this cost you...5 bucks (for 5 stars)?
Now the good. Well made, durable...should last for many years. Super accurate...meter readings can be trusted. Ability to measure temperature...takes a while (5 minutes) to stabilize but a cool feature (ha). Ability to measure up to 100kHz...I use this feature a lot with laptops to see if the CCFL backlight inverter is working. I don't even have to make electrical contact...the leads of the 179 act as an antenna and pick up on the EMI field if the inverter is working. Note: Some CCFL data sheets I've seen spec 60kHz and most meters only go up to 50kHz, if that. Continuity test function very quick...will sense opens/shorts that are 250us or longer. Capacitance test function...no more trying to figure out the cap code.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Multimeter, March 27, 2009

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Dave "davefromwash" (Kitsap County, WA, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fluke 179 ESFP True RMS Multimeter with Backlight and Temp (Tools & Home Improvement)

This has been a great meter. I've owned it for over a year now, and it performs flawlessly. I didn't think I'd use the temp probe, but I have used it a couple times now. I wouldn't consider any meter but Fluke. Also... Another person rated it as one star because of a shipping issue? Seems unfair.