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Want a smarter meter or a tougher one? Buy one of these and you get both. With features like lifetime warranty. 6000 count resolution. 0.09% accuracy 177,179. Min/Max/Average. True-rms, ac voltage and current. They're all CAT IV rated and sport an easy access door. The 177 and 179 have a backlight. The 179 measures temperature. All told, this is one powerhouse line of digital multimeters. They're all super-simple to use and built tougher than a world champion wrestler.
Each Meter includes a 9V battery, test leads, ruber holster with stand and manual
What is "Limited Lifetime Warranty"?
Each Fluke 20, 70, 80, 170 and 180 series DMM will be free from defects in material and workmanship for its lifetime. As used herein, "lifetime" is defined as seven years after Fluke discontinues manufacturing the product, but the warranty period shall be at least ten years from date of purchase.
In what way is the warranty limited?
- It does not cover battery or fuses.
- It does not cover abuse or usage outside of specifications.
- It does not cover normal wear and tear of mechanical parts.
- It covers the LCD for 10 years only (state-of-the-art for LCDs).
- It covers original user purchaser only
- The 179 measures temperature in C and F
Specifications | ||
Voltage DC | Accuracy1 | ±(0.15% + 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 | |
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 |