170 Series Digital Multimeters
Setting the new standard
True RMS for industrial maintenance and field service
The three models of the 170 Series are To change the batteries, the case does
the benchmarks for general purpose not have to be opened as access to the
multimeters. They set the standard with a batteries is through an easy-to-open
combination of precision, features, ease- battery door.
of-use, safety and reliability.
All models offer True RMS AC voltage and Safety Conformance
current readings, 6000-count resolution, All inputs are protected to EN610101-1
min-max-average recording, as well as CAT IV 600V/CAT III 1000V. UL, CSA,
frequency and capacitance ranges. TÜV and VDE listed.
Despite all these and many other useful
features, the 170 Series remain easy to use.
The ergonomic case with integrated
holster protects the units in rough and
tough environments.
Features
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True-RMS measurements AC AC AC
Digital display counts, updates 4 times per second 6000 6000 6000
Display backlight ● ●
Analog bargraph / segments, updates 40 times per second 33-segments 33-segments 33-segments
Auto and Manual ranging ● ● ●
Display Hold and Auto Hold ● ● ●
Min-Max-Average recording mode with Min/Max Alert ● ● ●
Temperature readings (bead thermocouple probe included) ●
Smoothing mode allows filtering of rapidly changing inputs ● ● ●
Audible continuity and diode test ● ● ●
Test lead alert ● ● ●
Unsafe voltage alert warns for voltages above 30V ● ● ●
Low battery indication ● ● ●
Ergonomic case with integrated holster ● ● ●
Accessories and
Ordering Information Easy battery exchange without opening the complete case ● ● ●
Included Accessories Selectable sleep mode preserves battery life ● ● ●
Test leads with 4 mm lantern tips and
protective cap, installed 9V battery and
users manual. The 179 also includes the
80BK temperature probe. Specifications
Features
Functions Maximum Max. resolution 175 177 179
Voltage DC 1000V 0.1mV ±(0.15%+2) ±(0.09%+2) ±(0.09%+2)
Replacement test leads: Voltage AC 1000V 0.1mV ±(1.0%+3) ±(1.0%+3) ±(1.0%+3)
TL76 All-in-one Test Lead Set Current DC 10A 0.01mA ±(1.0%+3) ±(1.0%+3) ±(1.0%+3)
Ordering Information Current AC 10A 0.01mA ±(1.5%+3) ±(1.5%+3) ±(1.5%+3)
Fluke 175 True RMS Multimeter Resistance 50MΩ 0.1Ω ±(0.9%+1) ±(0.9%+1) ±(0.9%+1)
Fluke 177 True RMS Multimeter Capacitance 10000µF 1nF ±(1.2%+2) ±(1.2%+2) ±(1.2%+2)
Fluke 179 True RMS Multimeter Frequency 100kHz 0.01Hz ±(0.1%+1) ±(0.1%+1) ±(0.1%+1)
Fluke 179/EDA Kit Electronics Combo Kit Temperature -40°C/+400°C 0.1°C ±(1.0%+10)
Fluke 179/MAG Kit Industrial Combo Kit
Fluke 179/61 Kit Multimeter and IR Accuracies are best accuracies for each function
Thermometer Kit Battery Life : Alkaline, 200 hrs typical
Size (HxWxD) : 185 mm x 90 mm x 43 mm
Weight : 0.42 kg
Lifetime Warranty 11 10342-eng Rev. 04