170 Series Digital Multimeters
Versatile meters for field service and bench repair
These meters have the features needed to find most electrical, electronic,
electro-mechanical and heating and ventilation problems. They are simple
to use and have significant improvements over Fluke’s original 70 Series.
Measures
Wide 1000 V measurement range
True-rms for precise measurement of non linear signals
Resistance, continuity and frequency
Capacitance for motor start caps and components
Built in thermometer (179)
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Features
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Large, easy-to-read display
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Backlight for work in dim areas (177, 179)
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Min / Max to record signal fluctuations
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Integral holster with probe holders
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Free your hands with the optional TPAK magnetic hanger
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Auto and Manual ranging
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Meets measurement category 1000 V CAT III and 600 V CAT IV
safety standards
Specifications
Function
VDC
VAC
1
ADC
AAC
2
Resistance
Capacitance
Frequency
3
Temperature
(Model 179)
1
2
3
Range and resolution
600.0 mV, 6.000 V, 60.00 V, 600.0 V, 1000 V
600.0 mV, 6.000 V, 60.00 V, 600.0 V, 1000 V
60.00 mA, 400.0 mA, 6.000 A, 10.00 A
2
60.00 mA, 400.0 mA, 6.000 A, 10.00 A
2
600.0
Ω,
6.000 kΩ, 60.00 kΩ, 600.0 kΩ, 6.000 MΩ, 50.00 MΩ
1000 nF, 10.00 µF, 100.0 µF, 9999 µF
99.99 Hz, 999.9 Hz, 9.999 Hz, 99.99 kHz
-40 ºC to +400 ºC, -40 ºF to +752 ºF
Best accuracy
±0.09 % (Models 177 and 179)
±0.15 % (Model 175)
±1.0 % of reading
±1.0 % of reading
±1.5 % of reading
±0.9 % of reading
±1.2 % of reading
±0.1 % of reading
1.0 % of reading
All ac voltage and ac current ranges are specified from 5 % of range to 100 % of range.
10 A continuous, 20 A for up to 30 seconds.
Voltage frequency is specified from 2 Hz to 100 kHz. Current frequency is specified from 2 Hz to 30 kHz.
Battery life:
200 hours typical for alkaline
Size:
(H x W x L): 4.3 cm x 9.0 cm x 18.5 cm
Limited lifetime warranty
Electrician’s Multimeter
and Voltage Tester Combo Kit*
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Fluke 179 true-rms digital multimeter
Fluke 1AC non-contact voltage tester
TL224 SureGrip™ silicone test leads
TP220 SureGrip™ industrial test probes
AC220 SureGrip™ heavy duty alligator clips
80BK integrated temperature probe
C800 durable carrying case
Ordering information: Fluke-179/1AC KIT
Recommended accessories
TL71
TL220
C25
80T-IR
80I-400
i410
ToolPak
i2000 Flex
FOM
80AK
Accessories and
Ordering Information
Included accessories
Every Fluke 170 Series meter comes
packaged with TL75 test leads, 9 V
battery (installed), and manual. The
Fluke 179 comes with a 80BK
Temperature Probe.
Ordering information
Fluke-175 Digital Multimeter
Fluke-177 Digital Multimeter
with backlight
Fluke-179 Digital Multimeter
with backlight and temperature
Fluke-179/1AC Electricians Combo Kit
Fluke-179/EDA Electricians Combo Kit
Fluke-179/TPK Digital Multimeter
with magnetic hanger
Fluke.
Keeping your world
up and running.
Fluke Corporation
PO Box 9090, Everett, WA USA 98206
Fluke Europe B.V.
PO Box 1186, 5602 BD
Eindhoven, The Netherlands
For more information call:
In the U.S.A. (800) 443-5853 or
Fax (425) 446-5116
In Europe/M-East/Africa (31 40) 2 675 200 or
Fax (31 40) 2 675 222
In Canada (800)-36-FLUKE or
Fax (905) 890-6866
From other countries +1 (425) 446-5500 or
Fax +1 (425) 446-5116
Web access: http://www.fluke.com
©2003 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
Printed in U.S.A. 4/2003 2084219 F-ENG-N Rev A
Electronics Multimeter
and Deluxe Accessory Kit*
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Fluke 179 true-rms digital multimeter
TL224 SureGrip™ silicone test leads
TL910 electronic test probes
AC280 SureGrip™ heavy duty hooks clips
80BK integrated temperature probe
C800 durable carrying case
Ordering information: Fluke 179/EDA KIT