Product overview: Fluke 179 Digital Multimeter and EDA2 Accessories Kit

Industrial electricians work in tough environments. That's why the Fluke 179 True-rms Digital Multimeter is combined with an industrial-strength test lead probe kit in a compact lightweight soft case.

Heavy-duty electrical service

The Fluke 179 True-rms digital multimeter is the industry-standard troubleshooting tool for electrical and electronic systems. The included 80BK-A Integrated digital multimeter temperature probe eliminates the need to carry a separate thermometer. You can hang your meter where it’s easy to see with the TPAK ToolPak™ Magnetic Meter Hanger, included in the kit. The C35 soft carry case that keeps everything ready to take with you includes three SureGrip™ accessories

TL224 Insulated Test Leads
AC280 Hook Clips
TL910 Electronic Test Probes

The right measurement functions

The 179 is a true-rms multimeter, providing accurate measurements up to:

1000 V ac/dc;
10 A ac/dc;
Resistance to 50 MΩ;
Capacitance to 10,000 μF,
Frequency to 100 kHz;
Temperature from -40 °C to 400 °C (-40 °F to 752 °F).

The meter offers both manual and automatic ranging, Display Hold, Auto Hold, and Min/Max-Average recording. The large backlit digital display is easy to in dark areas and includes an analog bar graph to view trending or unstable signals.

Key features

A full-featured, precision multimeter for troubleshooting electrical and electronic systems
Delivers accurate true-rms ac current and voltage plus frequency, capacitance, resistance, continuity and diode measurements
SureGrip™ test leads, test probes and alligator clips
Includes ToolPak magnetic meter-hanger for easy viewing when using two hand to make measurements

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Fuse selection guide


Digital display : 6,000 count

Operating Temperature : -10°C to +50°C
Storage Temperature : -30°C to +60°C
Battery type : 9 volt Alkaline, NEDA 1604/ IEC 6LR61
Battery Life Alkaline : ~200 hours typical, without backlight

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 & General Specifications
Size : 43 x 90 x 185 mm
Weight : 420 g

Warranty : Limited lifetime
For any questions on the warranty, please contact Fluke’s service centre at 1-800-36-FLUKE (1-800-363-5853) or email [email protected]