Fluke 179 True-RMS Digital Multimeter

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Key Features

1000V AC/DC; 10A AC/DC (with test leads and current jacks); resistance to 50 MΩ; capacitance to 10,000 μF, frequency to 100 kHz; temperature from -40 ℃ to 400 ℃
Robust, fast and accurate with manual and automatic ranging, Display Hold, Auto Hold, and Min/Max-Average recording
Backlit digital display, analog bar graph, and built-in temperature measurements with included thermocouple.

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Product overview: Fluke 179 True-RMS Digital Multimeter

The Fluke 179 True-rms Digital Multimeter is the industry-standard troubleshooting tool for electrical and electronic systems. This incredibly versatile multimeter makes a perfect front-line troubleshooting tool with an input protection rating of CAT III 1000 V, CAT IV 600 V. The built-in temperature measurement with the included thermocouple, analog bar graph and backlit digital display make it easier to take the measurements you need.

A full set of basic and advanced troubleshooting capabilities including:

Manual and automatic ranging
Display Hold and Auto Hold
Min/Max-Average recording
Voltage measurements to 1000 V AC or DC
Current measurements to 10 A AC/DC
Resistance to 50 MΩ; capacitance to 10,000 μF, frequency to 100 kHz; temperature from -40 ℃ to 400 ℃

All of these features come paired with a lifetime warranty.

For a complete comparison of specifications, please visit our selection guide for digital multimeters.


	Fluke 179 True-RMS Digital Multimeter	Fluke 87V Industrial Multimeter	Fluke 287 True-RMS Electronics Logging Multimeter	Fluke 233 Remote Display Digital Multimeter	Fluke 3000 FC Series Wireless Multimeter
CAT rating	CAT III 1000 V CAT IV 600 V	CAT III 1000 V CAT IV 600 V	CAT III 1000 V CAT IV 600 V	CAT III 1000 V CAT IV 600 V	CAT III 1000 V CAT IV 600 V
True-rms readings	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Voltage AC/DC	1000 V	1000 V	1000 V	1000 V	1000 V
Current AC/DC	10 A	10 A	10 A	10 A	400 mA
Resistance	50 MΩ	50 MΩ	500 MΩ	40 MΩ	50 MΩ
Capacitance	9,999 μF	9,999 μF	100,000 µF	9,999 μF	9,999 μF
Temperature	-40 °C to 400 °F	-200 °C to 1090 °C	-200 °C to 1350 °C	-40 °C to 400 °F	with t3000 FC
Additional measurement capabilities	Continuity/diode test, frequency, microamps	Frequency, continuity/diode test, motor drive (VFD) measurement, duty cycle, microamps, analog bar graph, relative reference	Conductance (50 ns), continuity/diode test, duty cycle, frequency, pulse width	Continuity/diode test, frequency	Frequency, continuity/diode test. Able to connect to three 3000 FC modules.

What's in the box:

179 Digital Multimeter
80BK Temperature Probe
Installed 9V battery
Test leads
Quick Ref

Specifications
Voltage DC	Accuracy1	±(0.09% + 2)
	Max. resolution	0.1 mV
	Maximum	1000 V
Voltage AC	Accuracy1	±(1.0% + 3)
	Max. resolution	0.1 mV
	Maximum	1000 V
Current DC	Accuracy1	±(1.0% + 3)
	Max. resolution	0.01 mA
	Maximum	10 A
Current AC	Accuracy1	±(1.5% + 3)
	Max. resolution	0.01 mA
	Maximum	10 A
Resistance	Accuracy1	±(0.9% + 1)
	Max. resolution	0.1 Ω
	Maximum	50 MΩ
Capacitance	Accuracy1	±(1.2% + 2)
	Max. resolution	1 nF
	Maximum	10,000 µF
Frequency	Accuracy1	±(0.1% + 1)
	Max. resolution	0.01 Hz
	Maximum	100 kHz
Temperature	Accuracy1	±(1.0% + 10)
	Max. resolution	0.1°C
	Range	-40°C / 400°C
1. 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, TÜV listed and VDE Pending
Mechanical and General Specifications
Size	43 x 90 x 185 mm
Weight	420 g
Warranty	Lifetime
Battery life	Alkaline ~200 hours typical, without backlight