170 Series Digital multimeters
 

 

The benchmark for general-purpose applications

  
   
   
   

 

 

 
Built to provide all the functionality you need for trouble-shooting in industrial maintenance and field service applications, the 170 Series multimeters combine precision, ease-of-use and safety in a rugged, ergonomically shaped test-tool. There are three models to choose from.
  Old Series (10 years ago) New Series Benefit
Model numbers 75, 77, 79, 21, 23 175, 177, 179  
Warranty Expired Lifetime Lower cost of ownership.

 

Example product Old Fluke 79 New Fluke 179  
Do your job safer: Your no 1 priority.
Electrical safety rating(EN 61010-1) CAT II CAT III 1000 VCAT IV 600 V Maximum safety against arc blasts and transients.
Unsafe Volt Alert above 30 V No Yes Warns user of potentially dangerous voltages.
Test leads Test leads with 2 mm probe tips Sillicon test leads with 4 mm tips + protective cap Test leads stay fixed in wall socket. Cap protects user from accidental shock.
Test leads safety rating Not rated CAT III 1000 VCAT IV 600 V Safety of test leads is just as important as the meter.
Do your job faster: New features simplify day to day work.
Min/Max/Average No Yes Capture intermittent problems.
Display size Standard 20% larger Large, easy to read.
Display backlight No Yes Usable in dim areas.
Battery door No Yes Easy battery exchange without opening the complete case.
Optional magnetic hanger No Yes Use ToolPak to hold meter in best position.
Do your job better: More functions, more measurement ranges, more accurate.
True-rms No Yes Accurate on non-linear signals.
Basic accuracy, dcV 0.3% 0.09% Three times more accurate.
Max. AC voltage 750 1000 Wider measurement range.
Temperature No Yes No need for a separate thermometer.




80 Series Digital multimeters
 

 

Performance and accuracy for maximum industrial productivity

  
   
   
   

 

 

 
The new Fluke 80 Series V has improved measurement functions, troubleshooting features, resolution and accuracy to solve more problems on motor drives, in plant automation, power distribution, and electro-mechanical equipment. The 80 Series V operates very similar to the classic 80 Series, but with more problemsolving power, safety, convenience and impact protection.
  Old Series (10 years ago) New Series Benefit
Model numbers 83, 85, 87 83V, 87V, 87V/E  
Warranty Expired Lifetime Lower cost of ownership.

 

Example product Old Fluke 87 New Fluke 87 V  
Do your job safer: Your no 1 priority.
Electrical safety rating (EN 61010-1) IEC348 Class II CAT III 1000 V CAT IV 600 V Maximum safety against arc blasts and transients.
Unsafe Volt Alert above 30 V No Yes Warns user of potentially dangerous voltages.
Test leads safety rating Not rated CAT III 1000 V CAT IV 600 V Safety of test leads is just as important as the meter.
Do your job faster: New features simplify day to day work.
Display digits 13.5 x 7 mm 15.25 x 8.5 mm 30% larger makes it easy to read
Magnetic hanger No Optional (standard with 87 V/E) Position meter for easy viewing
Battery door No Yes Change battery quickly without breaking cal seal
Improved holster with lead storage No Yes Keep leads with the meter easily
Do your job better: More functions, more measurement ranges, more accurate.
Selectable filter for motor drives No Yes Accurate voltage and frequency measurements on pulse width modulated signals
Resolution 4000 / 20,000 6000 / 20,000 Better trend information in basic mode for all functions
Built in thermometer No Yes No need to carry a separate thermometer
Capacitance 5 nF to 5 µF 5 nF to 10,000 µF Measure more capacitors
VDC accuracy and resolution 0.1%, 10 µV 0.05%, 10 µV Precise measurements in a hand held package
Peak capture 1 ms 250 µs Record intermittent problems 4 times faster