Fluke 179 Digital Multimeter

For maintenance and field service

The Fluke 179 True-rms Multimeter has the features

needed to find most electrical and HVAC problems. Recommended accessories
Simple to use with significant improvements over the
original Fluke 70 Series.
• Wide 1000 V measurement range
• True-rms for precise measurement of non-linear
signals
• Capacitance, resistance, continuity and frequency
• Built-in thermometer (Fluke 179 only) TPAK TL81A
Magnetic Deluxe Electronic
• Large, easy-to-read display Meter Hanger Test Lead Set
• Backlight for work in dimly lit areas See page 64 See page 57
(Fluke 177 and 179 only)
• Min/Max/Avg to record signal fluctuations
• Display hold and auto hold
• Manual and automatic ranging

Electrical safety
All inputs are protected to measurement CAT III 1000 V TL175 i410
and CAT IV 600 V. This meter can withstand transient TwistGuard™ Test Leads AC/DC Current Clamp
See page 59 See page 62
impulses in excess of 8000 V to help protect you from
arc blasts resulting from surges and spikes.
Also available the 175 and 177 multimeters, see
below for specifications.

CXT170 C25
Extreme Hard Case Meter Case
See page 56 See page 56
Made in
the U.S.A. True
of U.S. and
non U.S. RMS
parts
Recommended kits

Features
Features 179 177 175
Max voltage 1000 1000 1000
True-rms • • •
Temperature • — —
Basic dc accuracy 0.09 % 0.09 % 0.15 %
Backlight • • —
Min/Max/Avg • • •
ToolPak meter hanging kit with magnet Opt Opt Opt 179/EDA2 Electronics Multimeter and
Limited lifetime warranty • • • Deluxe Accessory Combo Kit
• True-rms digital multimeter
• Electronic test probes
• SureGrip™ silicone test leads
Specifications • SureGrip™ heavy duty hook clips
• Type K temperature probe
• Meter hanging accessory
Functions Range and resolution Best accuracy • Soft case
DC voltage ± 0.09 % (Models 177 and 179)
600.0 mV, 6.000 V, 60.00 V, 600.0 V, 1000 V
± 0.15 % (Model 175)
AC voltage1 600.0 mV, 6.000 V, 60.00 V, 600.0 V, 1000 V ± 1.0 % of reading
DC current 60.00 mA, 400.0 mA, 6.000 A, 10.00 A 2 ± 1.0 % of reading
AC current 2 60.00 mA, 400.0 mA, 6.000 A, 10.00 A 2 ± 1.5 % of reading
Resistance 600.0 W, 6.000 kW, 60.00 kW, 600.0 kW, 6.000 MW, 50.00 MW ± 0.9 % of reading
Capacitance 1000 nF, 10.00 µF, 100.0 µF, 9999 µF ± 1.2 % of reading
Frequency 3 99.99 Hz, 999.9 Hz, 9.999 Hz, 99.99 kHz ± 0.1 % of reading
Temperature (Model 179) -40 ºC to +400 ºC (-40 ºF to +752 ºF) 1.0 % of reading
1All ac voltage and ac current ranges are specified from 5 % of range to 100 % of range.
210 A continuous, 20 A for up to 30 seconds.
3Voltage 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 (HxWxL): 4.3 cm x 9.0 cm x 18.5 cm (1.7 in x 3.5 in x 7.3 in). 179/1AC-II Electrician’s Multimeter and
Voltage Tester Combo Kit
• True-rms digital multimeter
• Non-contact voltage detector
Ordering information • Alligator clips
• SureGrip™ test probes
Included accessories Models • Silicone test leads, 1.5 m
• Type K temperature probe
Test leads, 9 V battery (installed) and FLUKE-179 Digital Multimeter
manual. The Fluke 179 comes with • Meter hanging accessory
FLUKE-175 Digital Multimeter
an additional temperature probe. • Soft case
FLUKE-177 Digital Multimeter
FLUKE-179/1AC-II Electricians Combo Kit
FLUKE-179/EDA2 Electronics Combo Kit

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