Fluke 179 Digital Digital Multimeter True RMS

RS Stock No.:: 394-4492
Distrelec Article No.:: 176-05-843
Mfr. Part No.:: FLUKE 179
Manufacturer:: Fluke

Fluke 179 Digital Digital Multimeter True RMS

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RS Stock No.:: 394-4492
Distrelec Article No.:: 176-05-843
Mfr. Part No.:: FLUKE 179
Manufacturer:: Fluke

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	Brand	Fluke
	Multimeter Type	Digital
	Product Type	Multimeter
	Resistance Resolution	100mΩ
	Display Type	Digital
	Model Number	179
	Functions Measured	AC Current, AC Voltage, Capacitance, Continuity, DC Current, DC Voltage, Diode Test, Frequency, Resistance, Temperature
	Maximum DC Voltage Measurement	1kV dc
	Maximum Resistance Measurement	50mΩ
	True RMS	Yes
	DC Current Accuracy	±1 % rdg + 3 Digits
	AC Current Accuracy	±1.5 % rdg + 3 Digits
	AC Voltage Accuracy	±1 % rdg + 3 Digits
	DC Voltage Accuracy	± 0.09 % + 2
	AC Voltage Resolution	0.1mV ac
	DC Voltage Resolution	0.1 mV dc
	DC Current Resolution	0.01mA dc
	AC Current Resolution	0.01mA ac
	Maximum Frequency	1kHz
	Minimum Operating Temperature	-10°C
	Resistance Measurement Accuracy	±1.5 % rdg + 3 Digits
	Battery Life	200h
	Maximum Operating Temperature	50°C
	Width	90mm
	Length	185mm
	Standards/Approvals	No
	Weight	420g
	Height	43mm
	Safety Category Level	CAT III, CAT IV
	Battery Type	Alkaline
	Safety Category Voltage	1000V

	Select all
	Brand Fluke
	Multimeter Type Digital
	Product Type Multimeter
	Resistance Resolution 100mΩ
	Display Type Digital
	Model Number 179
	Functions Measured AC Current, AC Voltage, Capacitance, Continuity, DC Current, DC Voltage, Diode Test, Frequency, Resistance, Temperature
	Maximum DC Voltage Measurement 1kV dc
	Maximum Resistance Measurement 50mΩ
	True RMS Yes
	DC Current Accuracy ±1 % rdg + 3 Digits
	AC Current Accuracy ±1.5 % rdg + 3 Digits
	AC Voltage Accuracy ±1 % rdg + 3 Digits
	DC Voltage Accuracy ± 0.09 % + 2
	AC Voltage Resolution 0.1mV ac
	DC Voltage Resolution 0.1 mV dc
	DC Current Resolution 0.01mA dc
	AC Current Resolution 0.01mA ac
	Maximum Frequency 1kHz
	Minimum Operating Temperature -10°C
	Resistance Measurement Accuracy ±1.5 % rdg + 3 Digits
	Battery Life 200h
	Maximum Operating Temperature 50°C
	Width 90mm
	Length 185mm
	Standards/Approvals No
	Weight 420g
	Height 43mm
	Safety Category Level CAT III, CAT IV
	Battery Type Alkaline
	Safety Category Voltage 1000V

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COO (Country of Origin):: US

Fluke Multimeter, True RMS Capability, 200h Battery Life - FLUKE 179

This multimeter is a handheld True RMS instrument designed for precision measurement across electrical maintenance and diagnostic tasks. It provides broad-function capability including voltage, current, resistance, frequency, capacitance and temperature measurement, and is intended for use by professionals in automation, electronics, electrical and mechanical environments where accurate, real-time readings are required.

Features & Benefits

• True RMS measurement delivers accurate waveform readings for real-world signals
• DC voltage accuracy of ±0.09% adds high-accuracy performance for sensitive tests
• Resistance measurements down to 50mΩ enable low-resistance verification and contact checks
• Frequency capability to 1kHz supports motor and signal-tracing diagnostics
• Temperature measurement included for thermal checks without a separate meter
• Long battery life of 200 h reduces downtime between battery changes

Applications

• Suitable for commissioning AC/DC motors and drive systems
• Ideal for troubleshooting control panels and PLC power rails
• Used with power supplies to verify precise DC voltages
• Can be used for continuity and low-resistance checks on busbars and terminals
• Used for component-level frequency and capacitance validation in electronics

What range of current can I measure with this tool?

It measures AC and DC currents up to 10 A with stated accuracies for each mode.

How does it handle capacitance and frequency diagnostics?

The instrument measures capacitance up to 10,000 μF and detects frequencies up to 1 kHz suited to common electronic and control applications.

What accuracy should I expect for AC readings?

AC current accuracy is ±1.5% of reading Plus 3 digits and AC voltage uses True RMS processing for real-signal accuracy.

Which power source keeps the instrument running and for how long?

It runs on alkaline batteries and provides approximately 200 h of operational life under typical use.

How Compact and portable is the unit for field work?

The handheld device weighs 420 g and is sized for convenient carrying and single-operator tasks.

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