Product overview: Fluke 179 True-RMS Digital Multimeter

The Fluke 179 True-rms Digital Multimeter is the industry-standard troubleshooting tool for electrical and electronic systems. This incredibly versatile multimeter makes a perfect front-line troubleshooting tool with an input protection rating of CAT III 1000 V, CAT IV 600 V. The built-in temperature measurement with the included thermocouple, analog bar graph and backlit digital display make it easier to take the measurements you need.

A full set of basic and advanced troubleshooting capabilities including:

Manual and automatic ranging
Display Hold and Auto Hold
Min/Max-Average recording
Voltage measurements to 1000 V AC or DC
Current measurements to 10 A AC/DC
Resistance to 50 MΩ; capacitance to 10,000 μF, frequency to 100 kHz; temperature from -40 ℃ to 400 ℃

Key features

1000V AC/DC; 10A AC/DC (with test leads and current jacks); resistance to 50 MΩ; capacitance to 10,000 μF, frequency to 100 kHz; temperature from -40 ℃ to 400 ℃
Robust, fast and accurate with manual and automatic ranging, Display Hold, Auto Hold, and Min/Max-Average recording
Backlit digital display, analog bar graph, and built-in temperature measurements with included thermocouple.

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Digital display : 6,000 count resolution

Operating Temperature : -10°C to +50°C
Storage Temperature : -30°C to +60°C
Battery type : 9 volt Alkaline, NEDA1604/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]