Fluke 179 Handheld Digital Multimeter True RMS, 10 A, 10 A, 1 kV, UKAS Calibrated

RS Stock No.:: 394-8860
Distrelec Article No.:: 176-05-843
Mfr. Part No.:: FLUKE 179
Brand:: Fluke

Fluke 179 Handheld Digital Multimeter True RMS, 10 A, 10 A, 1 kV, UKAS Calibrated

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RS Stock No.:: 394-8860
Distrelec Article No.:: 176-05-843
Mfr. Part No.:: FLUKE 179
Brand:: Fluke

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Select all	Attribute	Value
	Brand	Fluke
	Multimeter Type	Handheld
	Product Type	Digital Multimeter
	Resistance Resolution	100mΩ
	Display Type	LCD
	Model Number	179
	Functions Measured	AC Current, AC Voltage, Capacitance, Continuity, DC Current, DC Voltage, Diode Test, Frequency, Resistance, Temperature
	Maximum AC Voltage Measurement	1kV
	Maximum DC Current Measurement	10A
	Maximum Resistance Measurement	0.05GΩ
	Maximum AC Current Measurement	10A
	Maximum DC Voltage Measurement	1kV dc
	True RMS	Yes
	DC Voltage Accuracy	± 0.09 % + 2
	AC Current Accuracy	±1.5 % rdg + 3 Digits
	DC Current Accuracy	±1 % rdg + 3 Digits
	AC Voltage Accuracy	±1 % rdg + 3 Digits
	AC Voltage Resolution	0.1mV ac
	DC Voltage Resolution	0.1 mV dc
	AC Current Resolution	10μA ac
	DC Current Resolution	0.01mA dc
	Maximum Frequency	1kHz
	Power Source	Battery
	Minimum Operating Temperature	-10°C
	Resistance Measurement Accuracy	0.9% + 1
	Battery Life	200h
	Maximum Operating Temperature	50°C
	Length	185mm
	Height	43mm
	Width	90mm
	Standards/Approvals	No
	Weight	420g
	Safety Category Level	CAT III, CAT IV
	Battery Type	Alkaline
	Safety Category Voltage	1kV
	Calibrated	UKAS

	Select all
	Brand Fluke
	Multimeter Type Handheld
	Product Type Digital Multimeter
	Resistance Resolution 100mΩ
	Display Type LCD
	Model Number 179
	Functions Measured AC Current, AC Voltage, Capacitance, Continuity, DC Current, DC Voltage, Diode Test, Frequency, Resistance, Temperature
	Maximum AC Voltage Measurement 1kV
	Maximum DC Current Measurement 10A
	Maximum Resistance Measurement 0.05GΩ
	Maximum AC Current Measurement 10A
	Maximum DC Voltage Measurement 1kV dc
	True RMS Yes
	DC Voltage Accuracy ± 0.09 % + 2
	AC Current Accuracy ±1.5 % rdg + 3 Digits
	DC Current Accuracy ±1 % rdg + 3 Digits
	AC Voltage Accuracy ±1 % rdg + 3 Digits
	AC Voltage Resolution 0.1mV ac
	DC Voltage Resolution 0.1 mV dc
	AC Current Resolution 10μA ac
	DC Current Resolution 0.01mA dc
	Maximum Frequency 1kHz
	Power Source Battery
	Minimum Operating Temperature -10°C
	Resistance Measurement Accuracy 0.9% + 1
	Battery Life 200h
	Maximum Operating Temperature 50°C
	Length 185mm
	Height 43mm
	Width 90mm
	Standards/Approvals No
	Weight 420g
	Safety Category Level CAT III, CAT IV
	Battery Type Alkaline
	Safety Category Voltage 1kV
	Calibrated UKAS

RoHS Status: Exempt

COO (Country of Origin):: US

Fluke Digital Multimeter, 1000V Safety Category Voltage, 10A Maximum DC Current Measurement - FLUKE 179

This digital multimeter is a portable battery-powered instrument for measuring a wide range of electrical parameters in industrial and field environments. It provides true RMS readings for accurate AC measurements and supports temperature and capacitance testing alongside standard voltage, current, resistance, diode and continuity checks, suitable for technicians and engineers working on high-voltage systems up to 1000V.

Features and Benefits:

• True RMS AC measurement for precise waveform readings
• DC voltage accuracy of 0.09% rdg for precision diagnostics
• Maximum current handling of 10A facilitating load testing
• Resistance span to 0.05GΩ enabling high-value component checks
• 0.01mA current resolution for fine current measurements
• 200h battery life for extended field operation

Applications

• Suitable for industrial maintenance in CAT III and CAT IV environments
• Ideal for electricians measuring up to 1000V in distribution systems
• Used for component testing involving capacitance and diode checks
• Can be used for HVAC verification using temperature and frequency functions
• Used with control panels for resistance measurements up to 0.05GΩ

What input protection level does it support for high-voltage systems?

It is rated for measurement on systems up to 1000V and meets CAT IV and CAT III overvoltage categories.

How does it handle alternating quantity measurements?

It provides AC current and voltage readings with true RMS computation and AC current resolution to 0.01mA up to 10A.

What frequency range can be measured for signal analysis?

It measures frequency up to 1kHz for routine checks of AC supplies and signalling circuits.

Which resistance and continuity capabilities are available for circuit diagnostics?

It measures resistance to 0.05GΩ with 100mΩ resolution and includes continuity and diode test functions.

What environmental limits affect its operation during on-site use?

Operational temperature range spans -10°C to 50°C for normal field conditions.

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