The Fluke 179 Digital Multimeter
The Fluke 179 is the complete True RMS multimeter, its vast number of features making repairing/maintaining any electric system quick and easy. With all these features crammed into the instrument, Fluke could be forgiven for making a convoluted tester that is difficult to navigate, however Fluke's 179 multimeter has a simple function dial layout with an easy to follow menu system.
The main thing that separates the 179 from the previous 175 and 177 is the in-built thermometer (K-Type adaptor and probe included). This can help to prevent overheating issues in components or be used in numerous HVAC situations. The multimeter can measure AC/DC Voltage, AC/DC Current, resistance, capacitance, frequency and continuity. The unit also has an average battery life of 200 hours (without backlight).
Coupled with all these measurement capabilities are features like the MIN/MAX average, display hold and auto hold, and the manual and automatic ranging that make your work more efficient. The Fluke 179 also includes a responsive analogue bar graph to help clearly identify signal fluctuations during testing.
As with all Fluke testers, safety is the number one priority. The Fluke 179 is independently tested for safe use in CAT III 1000 V, CAT IV 600 V environments.
Fluke 175 vs 177 vs 179
This table shows a comparison between the Fluke 175, 177 and 179 multi meters.
| 175 | 177 | 179 |
| True-RMS measurements | AC | AC | AC |
| Digital display counts, 4 times per second | 6000 | 6000 | 6000 |
| Display Backlight | | ● | ● |
| Analog bargraph / segments, updates 40 times per second | 33-segments | 33-segments | 33-segments |
| Auto and Manual ranging | ● | ● | ● |
| Display Hold and AutoHOLD® | ● | ● | ● |
| Min-Max-Average recording mode with Min/Max Alert | ● | ● | ● |
| Temperature readings (bead thermocouple probe included) | | | ● |
| Smoothing mode allows filtering of rapidly changing inputs | ● | ● | ● |
| Audible continuity and diode test | ● | ● | ● |
| Test lead alert | ● | ● | ● |
| Unsafe voltage alert warns for voltages above 30V | ● | ● | ● |
| Low battery indication | ● | ● | ● |
| Ergonomic case with integrated holster | ● | ● | ● |
| Easy battery exchange without opening the complete case | ● | ● | ● |
| Selectable sleep mode preserves battery life | ● | ● | ● |
Fluke 179 specification
Functions
| Maximum
| Max. resolution
| Accuracy |
| Voltage DC | 1000V | 0.1mV | (0.15%+2) |
| Voltage AC | 1000V | 0.1mV | ±(1.0%+3) |
| Current DC | 10A | 0.01mA | ±(1.0%+3) |
| Current AC | 10A | 0.01mA | ±(1.5%+3) |
| Resistance | 50MΩ | 0.1Ω | ±(0.9%+1) |
| Capacitance | 10000μF | 1nF | ±(1.2%+2) |
| Frequency | 100kHz | 0.01Hz | ±(0.1%+1) |
| Temperature | -40°C/+400°C | 0.1°C | ±(1.0%+10) |
What's included
- Fluke 179 Digital Multimeter
- 80BK Temperature Probe
- Installed 9V battery
- Test leads and User Manual
