170 Series Digital Multimeters by Fluke

Precision Performance in Rugged Handheld Design.

Brains and Brawn

Introducing the 179, 177 and 175 Digital Multimeters - the new generation of DMMs.

Want a smarter meter or a tougher one? Buy one of these and you get both. With features like lifetime warranty. 6000 count resolution. 0.09% accuracy 177,179. Min/Max/Average. True-rms, ac voltage and current. They're all CAT IV rated and sport an easy access door. The 177 and 179 have a backlight. The 179 measures temperature. All told, this is one powerhouse line of digital multimeters. They're all super-simple to use and built tougher than a world champion wrestler.

Fluke 179 Multimeter & ToolPak™ Combo Pack

 
  

 

Features at a Glance

  • Lifetime Warranty
  • IEC 1010 CAT IV 600V, CAT III 1000V safety rating.
  • 6000 count display provides improved resolution.
  • True-rms ac voltage and current for accurate readings on all waveforms.
  • Min/Max/Average recording .
  • Frequency, capacitance & resistance capabilities.
  • 177 & 179 have a backlight to illuminate the screen in dark workspaces.
  • Easy access battery door to change the battery. without breaking the calibration seal.
  • Drop protected to 1 meter .
  • Overmolded case features integrated probe holders.
  • Compatible with ToolPak™ meter hanging kit.
  • The 179 measures temperature in °C and °F.

 


Fluke 170 Series Digital Multimeter Specifications

 

Extended Specifications

Extended Specifications

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General Specifications

AC Amps

Range: 3 mA to 10.00A (20A overload for 30 seconds)
Accuracy: ± (1.5% of reading plus 3 counts)
Crest Factor: £3
AC Response: 45 Hz to 1 kHz

DC Amps

Range: 0.01mA to 10.00A (20A overload for 30 seconds)
Accuracy:± (1.0% of reading plus 3 counts)

AC Volts

Range: 30 mV to 1000V
Accuracy: 45 Hz to 500 Hz 1% of rdg + 3 counts, 500 Hz to 1 kHz 2% of rdg + 3 counts
AC Response: 45 Hz to 1 kHz

DC Volts

Range: 0.1 mV to 1000V
Accuracy, 175: ± (0.15% of reading plus 2 counts)
Accuracy, 177 and 179: ± (0.09% of reading plus 2 counts)

Ohms

Range: 0.1Ω to 50.00 MΩ
Best Accuracy: ± (0.9% of reading plus 1 count)

Capacitance

Range: 1 nF to 9999 µF
Best Accuracy: ± (1.2% of reading plus 2 counts)

Continuity

Beeper guaranteed on <25 Ω, guaranteed off >250 Ω; detects opens or shorts of 250 µs or longer

Hz

Voltage Input Range: 2 Hz to 100 kHz
Current Input Range: 2 Hz to 30 kHz
Accuracy: ± (0.1% of reading plus 1 count)

Temp (179 Only)

Range: -40ºC to +400ºC, -40ºF to +752ºF
Accuracy:1% + 1.0 ºC, 1% + 1.8 ºF

Model Comparison

                 


 

Fluke 179 Multimeter & ToolPak Combo Kit
  

Save when you buy the Fluke 179 Multimeter & ToolPak Magnetic Meter HangingKit together.

Fluke has bundled these two products together so they can be ordered with a single part number at a lower price than purchasing the items separately. Now you can get more out of your Fluke 179 Digital Multimeter with the ToolPak Magnetic Meter Hanging Kit.

Fluke 179 True-rms Digital Multimeter with Temperature

Designed to meet the demands of the industrial professional.
All standard DMM functions plus:

  • Limited lifetime warranty
  • 6000 count display
  • True-rms ac voltage and current
  • Min/Max/Average recording
  • Frequency, capacitance and resistance
  • Made by Fluke in the USA
  • Back-lit display (177 & 179)
  • Temperature in °C and °F (179 only)

ToolPak Meter Hanging Kit

Now you can hang you meter almost anywhere with the new Fluke ToolPak accessories kit. ToolPak includes a universal hanger, a magnet, a 17-inch (23 cm) "hook-and-loop" hanger strap.

The universal hanger is designed to fit into the special module on the back of the meter. The universal hanger allows you to hang your meter on a nail, hook or other object. You can add a piece of rope, flexible wire or cable to hang the meter in almost any position.

The 17-inch (23 cm) hook-and-loop strap is used with Fluke's universal hanger to wrap around and connect to a pipe, beam or any other convenient support structure.

And finally, the strong magnet accessory will attach to an electrical panel, a metal doorjamb or any other ferrous-type metal.

 

 

Fluke 170 Series Digital Multimeter Models, Options & Accessories

Available Models

175 Digital Multimeter

177 Digital Multimeter

179 Digital Multimeter

1 Manufacturers suggested U.S. list price. Applies to U.S. purchases only.
Please contact Farwest for specific details, options, and prices.

Available Accessories and Options

Accessory Type

Model Name

Accessory or Option Description

Automotive 

PV350

Pressure / Vacuum Module (0 to 350 PSI) 

TL28A 

63" Alligator Clip Test Lead Set 

Cases & holsters 

C10

Holster 

C90

Soft Case DMM 

TPAK

Meter Hanging Kit 

C12A 

Soft Case 

C550 

Tool bag 

Current Clamps 

i1010 

Clamp-on AC/DC Current Probe 

i410 

Clamp-on AC/DC Current Probe 

Temperature 

80TK

Thermocouple Module 

80T-150U 

Universal Temperature Probe 

Test Leads,
Probes & Clips
 

85RF 

High Frequency Probe, 500 MHz 

BP980 

Double Banana Plug Kit 

H900 

Test Lead Holder 

TL40 

Retractable Tip Test Lead Set  

TL71 

Premium DMM Test Lead Assembly 

TL75

TL75 Hard Point™ Test Lead Set

TL910 

Electronic Test Probes with Replacement Tips 

TL930 

61 cm (24') Patch Cord  

TL932 

91 cm (36") Patch Cord 

TL940 

Mini-Hook Test Leads 

TL950 

Mini-Pincer Test Leads  

1 Manufacturers suggested U.S. list price. Applies to U.S. purchases only.
Please contact Farwest for specific details, options, and prices.