Fluke 279 FC Thermal Imager Multimeter - DISCONTINUED

SKU
FLUKE-279FC
Manufacturer:
Fluke
Fluke

Key Features:

This Product is DISCONTINUED
Please see the Fluke 279 FC/iFlex as a Recommended Replacement

  • Full-featured multimeter with built-in thermal imager
  • 15 measurement functions including: AC voltage with low-pass filter, DC voltage, Resistance, Continuity, Capacitance, Diode test, Min/Max/Avg, AC current (with iFlex), Frequency
  • Thermal imaging reveals many electrical issues quickly and safely, eliminating the need for time-consuming testing and validation
  • Two-in-one tool is designed to increase productivity– no need to go back to the truck or office to retrieve a shared camera or wait for the thermographer– do more in less time!
  • iFlex expands your measurement capabilities– get into tight, hard to reach spaces for current measurement (up to 2500 A AC)
  • Designed for durability, built to withstand a 3 m (9.8Ft) drop, double insulated with raised rubber holster for increased protection
  • Save measurements and images while communicating wirelessly with a smart phone up to 20 feet/6.1 m away (no obstructions)
  • Image resolution–80 x 60
  • 3.5”/8.89 cm color LCD screen
  • Rechargeable lithium ion battery allows for a for a full work day (10+ hours) under normal conditions
  • Assembled in the USA
  • Three year standard warranty
  • Auto power off to save battery power
  • CAT III 1000 V, CAT IV 600 V measurement category
  • Optional accessories: Fluke i2500-10 or i2500- 18 iFlex® Flexible Current Probes, Fluke BC500 AC Power Charger and Fluke BP500 Lithium-ion Battery 3000 mAh
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The 279 FC from Fluke is the fusion of a digital multimeter and thermal imaging into one dynamic test instrument. The 279 FC is equipped with all the benefits of a thermal multimeter. It has the ability to detect heating of insulators, fuses, splices, wires, connectors and switches. The 279FC also allows for hot spot inspection on high-voltage equipment and transformers from a safe working distance.

 

The Fluke 279 FC is part of the Fluke Connect family of wireless tools! Fluke Connect® with ShareLive™ video call is the most comprehensive software and wireless test tools family that keeps you in contact with your entire team without leaving the field. The Fluke Connect software is compatible with the iPhone models 4S and higher running iOS 8.0 or higher, iPad Air and iPad Mini (2nd generation) in an iPhone frame on iPad and iPod Touch (5th generation), HTC One and One M8 running Android 4.4.x or higher, LG G3 and Nexus 5 running Android 4.4.x or higher, Samsung Galaxy S4 running Android 4.3.x or higher, Samsung Galaxy S5 running Android 4.4.x or higher and works with now over 30 different Fluke products. The Fluke Connect family offers the largest system of connected test tools in the world.  Please see out Fluke Connect category for the complete collection of Fluke Connect Products.  Take me to Fluke Connect (Click Here).

 

Fluke Connect

Set up and sustain preventive maintenance procedures easily using the Fluke Connect® system of wireless test tools and asset management software.

  • • Improve your ability to prevent or predict machine failures
  • • Make confident decisions with data you can trust and track
  • • Access your infrared images from anywhere, anytime with secure cloud storage
  • • Connect and collaborate with your team – even when you are in different places
  • • Provide more complete information to your maintenance teams
  • • Generate work orders that include measurements and infrared images
  • • Edit and analyze images; create and send reports from your smartphone directly from the field

AC Voltage

Range1/resolution

600.0 mV / 0.1 mV

6.000 V / 0.001 V

60.00 V / 0.01  V

600.0 V / 0.1 V

1000 V / 1 V

Accuracy2,  3, 4, 5

45 Hz to 65 Hz

1.0 % + 3

65 Hz to 200  Hz

4.0 % + 3

200  Hz to 500  Hz

15 % + 3

AC mV

Range1/resolution

600.0 mV / 0.1 mV

Accuracy2,  3, 4

45 Hz to 500  Hz

1.0 % + 3

1 AC voltage ranges are specified from 1 % of range to 100 % of range.

2 Crest factor of ≤ 3 at full scale up to 500 V, decreasing linearly to crest factor < 1.5 at 1000 V.

3 For non-sinusoidal waveforms, add - (2 % of reading + 2 % full scale) typical, for crest factor up to 3.

4 Do not exceed 107 V-Hz.

5 Full-time low pass filter

 

DC Voltage

Range/resolution

6.000 V / 0.001 V

60.00 V / 0.01  V

600.0 V / 0.1 V

1000 V / 1 V

Accuracy

6 V, 60 V, 600  V

0.09  % + 2

1000 V

0.15  % + 2

DC mV

Range/resolution

600.0 mV / 0.1 mV

Accuracy

0.09  % + 2

Continuity

Range/resolution600  Ω / 1 Ω
Accuracy

Meter beeps at < 25 Ω, beeper detects opens or shorts of 600 μs or longer

 

 

Resistance

Range/resolution

600.0 Ω / 0.1 Ω

6.000 kΩ / 0.001 kΩ

60.00 kΩ / 0.01  kΩ

600.0 kΩ / 0.1 kΩ

6.000 MΩ / 0.001 MΩ

50.00 MΩ / 0.01  MΩ

 

Accuracy

600 Ω

0.5 % + 2

6 kΩ to 600 kΩ

0.5 % + 1

50 MΩ

1.5 % + 3

Diode Test

Range/resolution

2.000 V / 0.001 V

Accuracy

1 % + 2

Capacitance

Range/resolution

1000 nF / 1 nF

10.00 μF / 0.01 μF

100.0 μF / 0.1 μF

9999 μF1  / 1 μF

Accuracy

1000 nF thu 100  µF

1.2 % + 2

9999 µF

10 % typical

1In the 9999 μF range for measurements to 1000 μF, the measurement accuracy is 1.2 % + 2.

 

AC Current

Range/resolution

999.9 A / 0.1 A

2500 A / 1 A (with iFlex)

Accuracy

45 Hz to 500  Hz

3.0 % + 5

Frequency

Range/resolution

99.99 Hz / 0.01  Hz

999.9 Hz / 0.1 Hz

Accuracy

0.1 % + 1

Input Characteristics

AC voltage

Input impedance (nominal)

> 10 MΩ < 100 pF

Common mode rejection  ratio

(1 kΩ unbalance)

> 60 dB, DC to 60 Hz

Overload protection

1100 V rms

DC voltage

Input impedance (nominal)

> 10 MΩ < 100 pF

Common mode rejection ratio

(1 kΩ unbalance)

> 120  dB at DC, 50 Hz or 60 Hz

Normal mode rejection

> 60 dB at 50 Hz or 60 Hz

Overload protection

1100 V rms

AC mV  / DC mV

Input impedance (nominal)

> 10 MΩ < 100  pF

Common mode rejection  ratio

(1 kΩ unbalance)

> 120  dB at DC, 50 Hz or 60 Hz

Normal mode rejection

> 60 dB at 50 Hz or 60 Hz

Overload protection

1100 V rms

Resistance / capacitance

Open circuit test voltage

< 2.7 V DC

Full scale voltage to 6 MΩ Full scale  voltage  50 MΩ

< 0.7 V DC

< 0.9 V DC

Typical short circuit current

< 350  mA

Overload protection

1100 V rms

Continuity / diode  test

Open circuit test voltage

< 2.7 V DC

Full scale voltage

2.000 V DC

Typical short  circuit current

< 1.1 mA

 

MIN/MAX recording accuracy

AC functions

40 counts for changes > 900 ms in duration

DC functions

12 counts for changes > 350 ms in duration

Infrared Camera

Infrared camera temperature

Range

-10 ˚C to 200 °C (14 °F to 392 °F)

Measurement resolution

0.1 °C

Temperature measurement

Yes, centerpoint

Accuracy

±5 ˚C or ± 5 % (as tested at 25 ˚C, whichever is greater)

Emissivity

0.95 fixed

Image performance

Resolution

80 x 60

Image capture frequency

8 Hz

Detector type

Uncooled vanadium oxide

Thermal sensitivity (NETD)

≤ 200 mK

Infrared spectral band

7.5 µm to 14 µm

Distance to spot

162:1

Field of view

36 ˚(w) x 27 ˚(h)

Focus mechanism

Fixed focus

Image presentation

Palette

Ironbow

Level and  span

Auto

Image capture and data storage

Image capture

Image available for review  before  a save

Storage  medium

Internal memory  stores  up to 100  images

Image transfer

Fluke Connect®  / SmartView®

File format

is2

Display size

8.9 cm (3.5 in) diagonal

 

General Specifications
Maximum voltage between any
terminal and earth ground
1000 V
Display (LCD)Update rate4/sec
Volts, amps, ohms6000 counts
Frequency10000 counts
Capacitance1000 counts
Battery typeFluke BP500 lithium ion battery
Battery life10 hours minimum
RF communications2.4 GHZ ISM Band
RF communication rangeOpen air, unobstructedUp to 20 m
Obstructed, sheetrock wallUp to 6.5 m
Obstructed, concrete wall, or steel
electrical enclosure
Up to 3.5 m
TemperatureOperating-10 °C to 50 °C (14 °F to 122 °F)
Storage-20 °C to 60 °C (-4 °F to 140 °F)
Temperature coefficient0.1 X (specified accuracy) / °C (< 18 °C or > 28 °C)
Relative humidity0 % to 90 % (0 °C to 35 °C)
0 % to 75 % (35 °C to 40 °C)
0 % to 45 % (40 °C to 50 °C)
AltitudeOperating2000 m
Storage12000 m
CertificationsCSA, FCC, CE
Size (H x W x L)5.7 cm x 9.4 cm x 21.6 cm (2.3 in x 3.7 in x 8.5 in)
Weight0.80 kg (1.75 lb)
WarrantyThree years
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