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Part Number FLUKE-179 ESFP
SizeSmall
ColorYellow/Gray
Item Package Quantity1
Batteries Included?Yes
Batteries Required?Yes
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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
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
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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.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
General comments:
The Fluke 179 is an excellent meter and I've used it for serious electronics hobby work for a couple of years now including measuring very high AC / DC voltages and currents. It's extremely accurate, reliable, and has several functions (measurements) it can do very well. The ergonomic case design and the fact that the holster is integrated into the case design make it durable, compact, and easy to work with, this one thing is what the 179 has over the 87-5. When I first got the 179, the beeper went out, I contact Fluke, sent it back to them, they repaired it no charge and even calibrated it for free! So you have excellent support from Fluke with the lifetime warranty on this meter. Only thing is there is a few things the 179 cannot do that the more feature rich Fluke 87-5 can do, so I wish I would've spent the extra $30 and got the Fluke 87-5.
Fluke 179 vs Fluke 87-5:
Here are the main differences between the 2, in all other things the 2 meters are identical. Note how the 87-5 has more capability, in several cases you may need this capability, especially in the higher temp measurements, the relative (or 0 out the display) button, and the ability to measure micro-amps. These are the 3 main features I ended up needing the most on the 179 that the 87-5 has. Also there has been a few times where capturing the peak of an AC wave form (voltage or current) would've been nice to have rather than the Max function (which doesn't always capture the true peak).
Fluke 87-5 vs. Fluke 179
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Count 20,000 vs. 6000
Basic accuracy .05% vs. .09%
Capacitance 10pF vs. 1nF (1000pF)
Micro Amps YES vs. NO
Duty Cycle YES vs. NO
Relative Reference Button YES vs. NO
Temp Max 1994F (1090C) vs. 752F (400C)
Motor Drive Measurement YES vs. NO
Peak measurement function YES vs. NO
Conclusion
As with most other Fluke meters the 179 is an excellent meter, but just beware of it's limitations in relation to the 87-5. The 87-5 is only $30 more on Amazon here so if you think you'll need some of the added functionality, the the $30 would be well spent in my mind.
The Fluke 179 is an excellent meter and I've used it for serious electronics hobby work for a couple of years now including measuring very high AC / DC voltages and currents. It's extremely accurate, reliable, and has several functions (measurements) it can do very well. The ergonomic case design and the fact that the holster is integrated into the case design make it durable, compact, and easy to work with, this one thing is what the 179 has over the 87-5. When I first got the 179, the beeper went out, I contact Fluke, sent it back to them, they repaired it no charge and even calibrated it for free! So you have excellent support from Fluke with the lifetime warranty on this meter. Only thing is there is a few things the 179 cannot do that the more feature rich Fluke 87-5 can do, so I wish I would've spent the extra $30 and got the Fluke 87-5.
Fluke 179 vs Fluke 87-5:
Here are the main differences between the 2, in all other things the 2 meters are identical. Note how the 87-5 has more capability, in several cases you may need this capability, especially in the higher temp measurements, the relative (or 0 out the display) button, and the ability to measure micro-amps. These are the 3 main features I ended up needing the most on the 179 that the 87-5 has. Also there has been a few times where capturing the peak of an AC wave form (voltage or current) would've been nice to have rather than the Max function (which doesn't always capture the true peak).
Fluke 87-5 vs. Fluke 179
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Count 20,000 vs. 6000
Basic accuracy .05% vs. .09%
Capacitance 10pF vs. 1nF (1000pF)
Micro Amps YES vs. NO
Duty Cycle YES vs. NO
Relative Reference Button YES vs. NO
Temp Max 1994F (1090C) vs. 752F (400C)
Motor Drive Measurement YES vs. NO
Peak measurement function YES vs. NO
Conclusion
As with most other Fluke meters the 179 is an excellent meter, but just beware of it's limitations in relation to the 87-5. The 87-5 is only $30 more on Amazon here so if you think you'll need some of the added functionality, the the $30 would be well spent in my mind.
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
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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.
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.
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Great meter!
This meter is made by the best meter-makers - Fluke! I can always trust that the meter I buy from Fluke will be top notch, and this meter is no different!
Published on August 5, 2008 by Mallori
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