Fluke 179 TRMS Digital Multimeter with temperature readings

Fluke 179 True-RMS Digital Multimeter is rated 4.9 out of 5 by 77.

Key features

The Fluke 179 TRMS multimeter is a full-featured, precision digital multimeter for troubleshooting and repair of electrical and electronic systems.

Built-in thermometer to measure temperature without having to carry a separate instrument
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

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Product overview: Fluke 179 TRMS Digital Multimeter with temperature readings

Fluke 179 TRMS Multimeter with temperature readings

This Digital Multimeter is the industry-standard troubleshooting tool for electrical and electronic systems

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

The Fluke 170 Series of digital multimeters have the features needed to find most electrical, electro-mechanical, and heating and ventilation problems.

Other useful features:

Safety rated CAT III 1000 V, CAT IV 600 V
This fluke digital multimeter comes with a lifetime warranty
Allows closed-case calibration through front panel
Includes ergonomic case with integrated protective holster

Includes:

80BK Temperature Probe
Installed 9V battery
Test leads with 4mm lantern tips
Users manual

What's in the box:

179 Digital Multimeter
80BK Temperature Probe
Installed 9V battery
Test leads
Quick Reference Guide

Specifications: Fluke 179 TRMS Digital Multimeter with temperature readings

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
Mechanical and General Specifications
Size	43 x 90 x 185 mm
Weight	420 g
Warranty	Lifetime
Battery life	Alkaline ~200 hours typical, without backlight

Models: Fluke 179 TRMS Digital Multimeter with temperature readings

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Includes:

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

Rated 5 out of 5 by Brettster76 from Substantial Meter Perfect for my needs.This is one durable, accurate,well thought out meter.This meter is tried and true.The industry standard.It is fast. I was going to go with the 87v but it was a little overkill for my needs . Fluke is quality Wish it would have come with silicone leads versus the PVC leads but I upgraded to better leads out of pocket. Still worth it.

Date published: 2024-06-07

Rated 5 out of 5 by Jim C from The 179 is a solid performer Solid, fast and reliable. I am glad to have finally added one of these to my tool kit.

Date published: 2023-05-23

Rated 5 out of 5 by Jon79 from Best DVM Ever I bought the 179 as soon as it came out (several years ago) and have had NO problems! I'm on (about) the tenth set of test leads, tho'. I've been in CNC repair for the past 40 years and this 179 has been the most reliable meter I've ever owned.

Date published: 2021-08-08

Rated 1 out of 5 by Rainmaker from Calibration Cert I purchased a new tool so it would be current on calibration and it did not even come with a calibration sheet.

Date published: 2021-05-10

Rated 5 out of 5 by tveilleux from Exceptional value and reliability Been using Fluke 17x for many, many years. They are my standard order for any new employee who needs a meter and for any "new bench" supply. The 179 is high reliable and accurate. Battery lasts forever. All the features you need are there, easy to use. You can trust the measurements. Some may say the Name adds a needless price tag difference, but the devil is in the details and I disagree. Features that really make the difference: - Fast and accurate continuity check (easily one of the most commonly used and important features in product development labs) - Fast bargraph - Very accurate TrueRMS AC measurements. - Very high input impedance. - High quality probes. It's the portable version of a bench meter, if you don't need the few extra features and resolution of the 87V. I have dropped these and seen them dropped tens of times, never seen one break. Only had to change 1 battery, after many years. You can't go wrong with a 17x.

Date published: 2020-11-13

Rated 5 out of 5 by Bandu from Very good. I have been using fluke 179 meter for two years. It is a wonderful miter sanwa and mico works ten times better. This meter has changed my work and time a lot.

Date published: 2020-07-18

Rated 5 out of 5 by flashman from THE BEST INSTRUMENT BEST MESURE AND UTILITY IN MY LABOLATORS VERY UTILITY IN MASURMRNT AND VERIY PRECISION

Date published: 2019-08-28

Rated 5 out of 5 by booboo from Excellent accuracy Ever since EE school, Fluke has always been my go-to multimeter in the last 3 decades for electronics work. But it has always been limited to bench meters, I don't have the same need for high accuracy for portable use and my 8 portable multimeters has been other brands like Sanwa, Extech, and disposable Harbor Freight which I use on-the-go. I have a NIST calibrated voltage standard, I know my Sanwa and Extech meters are all within spec (+/- 1-3%), but never spot on. I decided to purchase the 179 (non-NIST) as a more robust handheld meter, out-of-the-box, it is the only meter that is spot on even at its highest resolution at multiple reference voltages. It doesn't have the resolution of the bench meters, but I thought the meter have every bit of the quality that is worthy of the Fluke name.

Date published: 2018-12-24

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Fluke 179 TRMS Digital Multimeter with temperature readings

Key features

Product overview: Fluke 179 TRMS Digital Multimeter with temperature readings

Fluke 179 TRMS Multimeter with temperature readings

What's in the box:

Specifications: Fluke 179 TRMS Digital Multimeter with temperature readings

Models: Fluke 179 TRMS Digital Multimeter with temperature readings

What is the input impedance of a 179 True multimeter? Is it suitable for measuring cathodic protection? Can it read from 500mV to 1300mV for example? What is the reading range of the device for DC voltage?

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