Fluke 179 Handheld Digital Multimeter
- RS Stock No.:
- 3944492
- Mfr. Prt No.:
- FLUKE 179
- Brand:
- Fluke
Technical Reference
Legislation and Compliance
RoHS Status: Not Applicable
Statement of Conformity
This statement confirms that the product detailed below complies with the specifications currently published in the RS media and has been subject to the strict quality conditions imposed by RS Components’ internal management systems. Furthermore and where applicable, it confirms that all relevant semiconductor devices have been handled and packed under conditions that meet the administrative and technical requirements of ANSI/ESD S20.20 and EN61340-5-1 electrostatics control standards.
| RS stock number | 3944492 |
| Product description | Fluke 179 Handheld Digital Multimeter |
| Manufacturer / Brand | Fluke |
| Manufacturer part number | FLUKE 179 |
The foregoing information relates to product sold on, or after, the date shown below.
RS COMPONENTS
| Date | Dec 4, 2024 |
RS Components Pte Ltd Robinson Road, P.O. Box 1582, Singapore 903132
Country of Origin: US
Product Details
Fluke 179 True-RMS Digital Multimeter
Brought to you by Fluke, the 179 model is part of the versatile 170 series of Digital Multimeters, and includes an 80BK type K bead thermocouple probe with integral adaptor. Suitable for a variety of measurement applications, the 179 is supplied with a TL76 test lead, instruction manual, 9V alkaline batterry. This model also features a display backlight for easier measurement reading.
179 Digital Multimeter
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Features and Benefits
• 6000 count LCD with 33 segment bargraph
• True rms (a.c.) measurement
• EN61010-1 safety standard compliance to Cat IV 600V & Cat III 1000V
• Resistance, continuity and diode measurement
• Capacitance measurement up to 10000μF
• Frequency measurement up to 100kHz
• Min/Max/Average recording
• Display and Auto Hold
• Separate battery and fuses access without breaking the calibration seal
• Compatible with Fluke Toolpak™ magnetic hook and strap hanger kit (stock no. 331-7402)
Addtional Specifications
• DC Current Accuracy: ±1 %
• DC Current Digits: +3 D
• DC Current Lowest Range: 60mA
• DC Current Highest Range: 10A
• DC Current Lowest Resolution;0.01mA
• AC Current Accuracy: ±1.5%
• AC Current Digits: +3 D
• AC Current Lowest Range: 60mA
• AC Current Highest Range: 10 A
• AC Current Lowest Resolution: 0.01mA
• AC Current Max Frequency: 1kHz
• Resistance Accuracy: ±0.9% / ±0.7%
• Resistance Digits: +1 D / + 2 D
Fluke 177 and 179 are true-RMS Digital Multi-meter provides the right features for electrical maintenance experts, the industry standard trouble shooting multi-meter.
Fluke 177 (RS 3944486) and Fluke 179 offer precision, reliability and are easy to use making this range the preferred solution for professional technicians worldwide. Independently tested for safe use in CAT IV 600 V/CAT III 1000 V environments, the Fluke 179 includes all the features you need to troubleshoot and repair many problems in electrical and electronic systems. With the Fluke 177 and 179 Digital Multi-meters you get True-RMS voltage and current measurements, 6000-count resolution, manual and automatic ranging, and frequency, capacitance, resistance, continuity, and diode measurements. In addition, the Fluke 177 provides 0.09% basic accuracy, a digital display with analogue bar graph and backlight. Plus a limited lifetime warranty.
Added Features
Digital display with backlight for working in dim lighting Closed case calibration through front panel
Ergonomic case with integrated protective holster
Specifications
| Attribute | Value |
| Brand | Fluke |
| Best AC Current Accuracy | ±1.5% + 3 Digits |
| Width | 90 mm |
| Absolute Maximum Capacitance Measurement | 9.999 F |
| Absolute Maximum Resistance Measurement | 50 MΩ |
| Maximum Frequency | 1 kHz |
| Dimensions | 185 x 90 x 43 mm |
| Multimeter Type | Handheld |
| Best Temperature Measurement Accuracy | ±1% + 1 °C |
| True RMS | Yes |
| Best AC Voltage Accuracy | ±1% + 3 Digits |
| Best Capacitance Measurement Accuracy | ±10 % |
| Minimum Operating Temperature | -10 °C |
| Resistance Measurement Resolution | 100 mΩ |
| Height | 43 mm |
| AC Voltage Measurement Resolution | 0.1 mV ac |
| Battery Type | 9 V |
| Model Number p | 179 |
| Battery Life | 200 h |
| Weight | 420 g |
| Safety Category Level | CAT III, CAT IV |
| Best DC Current Accuracy | ±1% + 3 Digits |
| Absolute Maximum AC Current Measurement | 10 A ac |
| Safety Category Voltage | 600 V, 1000 V |
| Absolute Maximum AC Voltage Measurement | 1000 V ac |
| Best Resistance Measurement Accuracy | ±1.5% + 3 Digits |
| Display Type | Digital |
| Length | 185 mm |
| AC Current Measurement Resolution | 0.01 mA ac |
| Best DC Voltage Accuracy | ±0.1% + 2 Digits |
| DC Voltage Measurement Resolution | 0.1 mV dc |
| Functions Measured | AC Current, AC Voltage, Capacitance, Continuity, DC Current, DC Voltage, Diode, Frequency, Resistance, Temperature |
| Capacitance Measurement Resolution | 1 nF |
| DC Current Measurement Resolution | 0.01 mA dc |
| Absolute Maximum DC Current Measurement | 10 A dc |
| Temperature Measurement Resolution | 0.1 °C |
| Absolute Maximum Temperature Measurement | +400 °C |
| Absolute Maximum DC Voltage Measurement | 1000 V dc |
| Maximum Operating Temperature | +50 °C |
