Fluke 179

Fluke 179 ESFP True RMS Multimeter with Backlight and TempThe Fluke 179 ESFP True RMS Multimeter is a real gem for both the hobby electronics enthusiast as well as a the full time electrician.  It has excellent features that support simple at home electronics projects, as well as more advanced projects.

One of the features that sets the Fluke 179 apart from other multimeters is the ability to do milliamp measurements.  If you are doing work on finer components it is necessary to have a more granular level of measurement capability.

This unit also has battery saver, “sleep mode”.  Because this multimeter has an LCD display with a backlight, it can eat up more battery than typical “meter gauge” type readers.  The auto sleep mode will ensure that you maintain long battery life, so that you have plenty of juice for those remote jobs.

I have included a summary below that outlines the various measurements you can take with The Fluke 179 digital multimeter

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Warning Fluke multimeterWARNING NOTE:  Avoid injury, electric shock or damage to the meter by disconnecting the circuit power, and be sure to discharge all high-voltage capacitors before testing resistance, continuity, diodes, or capacitance.

 

Measuring AC and DC Voltage:

Note: When you connect the test leads to the circuit or unit, take care to connect the common “COM” (black) test lead before you connect the “live” lead.  When removing the test leads, be sure to remove the live lead (red) before removing the common test lead.

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AC Volts Measurement with the Fluke 179 Multimeter

 

All you have to do to test an alternating current circuit is set the meter selector to the AC volts setting as illustrated to the left.  The symbol for the AC Volt setting is highlighted in the red box to the left.  Please read further below to see an illustration of how to set the Fluke 179 to the DC Voltage setting, for the purpose of measuring DC circuits.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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DC Volts Measurement with the Fluke 179 Multimeter

All you have to do to test an DC circuit is set the meter selector to the DC volts setting as illustrated to the left.  The symbol for the DC Volt setting is highlighted in the red box to the left.  Please read further below to see an illustration of how to set the Fluke 179 to the DC Voltage setting, for the purpose of measuring Millivolts DC circuits.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Millivolts DC Measurement with the Fluke 179 Multimeter

All you have to do to test an Millivolt DC circuit is set the meter selector to the Millivolts DC volts setting as illustrated to the left.  The symbol for the Millivolts DC Volt setting is highlighted in the red box to the left.  Please read further below to see an illustration of how to set the Fluke 179 to resistance measurement setting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Measuring Resistance with the Fluke 179 Multimeter

 

All you have to do to test resistance in a circuit is set the meter selector to the Resistance (ohm) setting as illustrated to the left.  The symbol for the Resistance (ohm) setting is highlighted in the red box to the left.  Please read further below to see an illustration of how to set the Fluke 179 to Capacitance measurement.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Capacitance Measurement with the Fluke 179

 

All you have to do to test capacitance in a circuit is set the meter selector to the capacitance setting as illustrated to the left.  The symbol for the capacitance setting is highlighted in the red box to the left.  Once you have the selector in the position as illustrated to the left, you then press the YELLOW button just below the LCD panel and to the bottom right.

Please read further below to see an illustration of how to set the Fluke 179 to Continuity testing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Continuity Testing with the Fluke 179 Multimeter

 

All you have to do to test continuity in a circuit is set the meter selector to the continuity setting as illustrated to the left.  The symbol for the continuity setting is highlighted in the red box to the left.

 

In addition to these settings you can also test diodes, temperature, and frequency.  There is a full users manual and more specifics on this unit including some very valuable reviews, and you can access these by clicking on this link.

 

 

 

 

 

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The Fluke 179: Setting The Standard For Multimeters

Fluke 179 ESFP True RMS Multimeter with Backlight and TempFor the modern electrician, technician, or handyman looking for the ultimate troubleshooting or repair tool, the Fluke Multimeter 179 should be the first item on your shopping list. The Fluke 179 is the industry standard for electronic and electrical problem-solving and has all the features you need to troubleshoot a wide variety of problems. Additionally, the Fluke 179 is also easy to use and conforms to all of the latest safety standards.

Unique Features of the Fluke Multimeter 179
Compared with other multimeters, the Fluke Multimeter 179 has a variety of unique features, and more measurement functions. For starters, it has an ergonomic handle, a digital display complete with an analog bar graph, and backlighting to make it easier to see in dim areas. In terms of technical abilities, much like other multimeters in the Fluke 170 series, the 179 model can also give you true RMS voltage and current measurements, manual and automatic ranging, and a 6000-count resolution. The 179 model can also provide resistance, continuity, frequency, capacitance, and diode measurements. Additionally, like the Fluke 177, it offers a higher .09% basic accuracy as well. However, unlike any other model in the Fluke 170 series, it is also capable of reading temperatures.

Packages Available for the Fluke Multimeter 179

The 179 Model is available in 5 different kits. The first is the Fluke 179/EDA2 which consists of an electronics multimeter and a deluxe accessory combo. The next is the Fluke 179/1AC-II, which includes an electrician’s multimeter and a voltage tester. Beyond that is the Fluke 179/61 (an industrial multimeter and infrared thermometer combo), and Fluke 179/TPAK (a digital multimeter with ToolPak combo). Lastly, it is also available in the Fluke 179/IMSK combo pack. This consists of a digital multimeter and a clamp meter.

What You Pay For and What You Get with the Fluke Multimeter 179
For the aforementioned packages, the price ranges from around $317 to $385. Buying it retail the Fluke 179 itself goes for around $280, and includes the Fluke 80BK Temperature Probe, Fluke TL75 Test Leads, an installed 9V battery and a user’s manual. Although the Fluke 179 comes with an integrated protective holster, several cases are also available for it as well.

For any technician looking for an incredibly diverse tool for troubleshooting and problem-solving, the Fluke Multimeter 179 is a great place to start. In addition to having all of the features available on the Fluke 170 models, it also has a range of upgraded features including a better screen, backlighting, ergonomic improvements and the ability to read temperatures. Additionally, unlike other models in the series, it also has the ability to read temperatures, and comes with the Fluke 80BK Temperature probe included.

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Fluke 179 Top Ten Benefits

The Fluke series of multimetersare some of the best in the world.  They have a variety of multimeters and in some ways that can become confusing.  There are different multimeters designed for different use cases and specific needs.  The Fluke 179 is a hearty unit built for higher voltages (110v/220V) and with a rugged case, [...]

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