Fluke 179 True-RMS Digital Multimeter Fluke

The Fluke 179 True-RMS DMM is the industry-standard troubleshooting tool for electrical and electronic systems.

With its precision, reliability, and ease of use, the Fluke 179 is the preferred solution for professional technicians around the world. It includes the features you need to troubleshoot and repair electrical and electronic systems, plus a backlit digital display, analog bar graph, and built-in temperature measurements.

Works When You Need It, Where You Need It

You can trust the rugged reliable Fluke 179 to get the job done in all of the messy, loud, high energy, and high altitude places you work. Whether you need a multimeter for industrial troubleshooting or electrical and electronic system installation or maintenance, the Fluke 179 with its true-RMS capabilities can do the job. It is independently tested for safe use in CAT III 1000 V, CAT IV 600 V environments and backed by a lifetime warranty

Just One of Fluke’s Trusted Tools

Fluke builds the most trusted tools in the world, which means more than just the Fluke 179. If you work with HVAC equipment, work in the electrical installer’s and repairman’s world or need a small meter for small spaces, check out the full family of Fluke digital multimeters.

Overview

• A full-featured, precision multimeter for troubleshooting electrical and electronic systems
• Delivers accurate true-RMS AC current and voltage plus frequency, capacitance, resistance, continuity and diode measurements
• Increases productivity with manual and automatic ranging, Display Hold, Auto Hold, and Min/Max-average recording
• Includes a built-in thermometer to measure temperature without having to carry a separate instrument

Specifications

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

What’s in the Box

Includes:

• 80BK Temperature Probe
• Installed 9V battery
• Test leads
• Users manual

Resources

Fluke 179 Spec Sheet