The kickstand is built into the holster and is quite sturdy on a bench.
An integrated rubber holster provides further protection, though it cannot be removed as with most other devices. Together with a nice screen is a smooth-looking façade with a recessed dial that is protected in drops and is easy to operate. The display clearly shows the range you’re in as well as displaying useful icons, such as low battery and over-voltage. The 33-segment bar graph underneath is super-fast, updating 40 per/s, so erratic signals can be observed in real-time. Although middle of the road – 6,000-count (or 3 5/6 digit) – it is very sharp and has an excellent backlight. The Fluke 179 receives good feedback for its display. This meter can be ‘closed case’ calibrated, meaning it can be recalibrated via the panel as opposed to opening the case up and adjusting potentiometers. SPECS RANGEĪccuracy and recalibration: Accuracy is typically as stated on Fluke multimeters and the above figures should be good for a year from purchase, or after recalibration.
See below for a brief comparison between the Fluke 179 and 87V.
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Fast responding auto-ranging provides quick results, and you can also switch to manual ranging and select your own range.Īlthough you don’t have the functionality of the likes of the 87V or top of the range Agilents, all ranges on the 179 are quite generous, including voltage, which runs from millivolts up to 1000V. In fact, the 179 is well geared to working with motors and drives, with its smoothing mode taking care of noisy signals and Min/Max mode for recording changing values.
This is not possible with a run-of-the-mill ‘average responding’ meter, where you could have a discrepancy of 10% or more when testing the above scenario. >See Here For Current Pricing Main FeaturesĪs this is a True RMS multimeter, you can measure obscure waveforms pretty accurately, such as those produced by inverters and other AC variable drive systems. It has a sharp, 6,000-count display, 0.09% basic DC voltage accuracy, a useful temperature range and CAT-IV rating.
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With a fine build quality and input protection, plus all the ranges you would need to perform most measurements, it runs admirably in most situations, especially in electrically noisy environments. A True RMS DMM perfectly suited to troubleshooting in industry and around the home, this is one of the best general purpose meters available today and it comes with a lifetime warranty. The Fluke 179 is the top model of the 170 Series of Fluke multimeters, noted for its high level of accuracy and extra functions.