FLUKE-179 ESFP Fluke Electronics, FLUKE-179 ESFP Datasheet - Page 3

• Manufacturer Part Number: FLUKE-179 ESFP
• Description: DMM TRE RMS W/TEMP 6000 CNT DIS
• Manufacturer: Fluke Electronics
• Series: ToolPak™, 170r
• Type: Digital (DMM), Testerr

Specifications of FLUKE-179 ESFP

• Includes: Battery, Temperature Probe, Test Leads
• Style: Handheld
• Display Digits: 3.75
• Display Type: LCD, Bar Graph
• Display Count: 6000
• Function: Voltage, Current, Resistance, Capacitance, Temperature, Frequency
• Functions, Extra: Continuity, Diode Test
• Features: Backlight, Hold, Min/Max/Ave
• Ranging: Auto/Manual
• Response: True RMS
• Lead Free Status / RoHS Status: Vendor undefined / RoHS compliant by exemption
• Other names: 1564549; 179 ESFP; 614-1021

Contacting Fluke ................................................................................................................... 1
"Warning" and "Caution" Statements..................................................................................... 1
Unsafe Voltage...................................................................................................................... 1
Test Lead Alert ...................................................................................................................... 1
Battery Saver ("Sleep Mode")................................................................................................ 2
Terminals .............................................................................................................................. 2
Rotary Switch Positions......................................................................................................... 2
Display .................................................................................................................................. 3
MIN MAX AVG Recording Mode ........................................................................................... 4
Display HOLD and AutoHOLD Modes ................................................................................... 4
YELLOW Button .................................................................................................................... 4
Display Backlight (Model 177 and 179 Only) ......................................................................... 4
Manual Ranging and Autoranging ......................................................................................... 5
Power-Up Options ................................................................................................................. 5
Making Basic Measurements................................................................................................. 6
Using the Bar Graph.............................................................................................................. 9
Cleaning ................................................................................................................................ 10
Testing the Fuses.................................................................................................................. 10
Replacing the Battery and Fuses........................................................................................... 10
Specifications ........................................................................................................................ 11
Measuring AC and DC Voltage......................................................................................... 6
Measuring Resistance ...................................................................................................... 6
Measuring Capacitance.................................................................................................... 6
Testing for Continuity........................................................................................................ 7
Measuring Temperature (Model 179 Only) ....................................................................... 7
Testing Diodes ................................................................................................................. 7
Measuring AC or DC Current ........................................................................................... 8
Understanding AC Zero Input Behavior of True RMS Meters ........................................... 8
Measuring Frequency....................................................................................................... 9
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