Fluke 179

Fluke 179 – Industrial True-RMS Digital Multimeter

Overview

The Fluke 179 is a rugged, full-featured digital multimeter designed for HVAC, electrical, industrial, and electronics work. It includes true-RMS measurements, a built-in thermometer, analog bar graph, backlight for low-light conditions, and both manual and auto ranging. With high safety ratings and robust protection, it’s made for demanding field use.

Key Features

• True-RMS for accurate AC/DC readings

• Measures up to 1000 V (AC/DC) and 10 A (AC/DC)

• Temp measurement from -40 °C to +400 °C with included thermocouple

• Resistance up to 50 MΩ; capacitance up to 10 000 µF

• Frequency up to 100 kHz; analog bar graph

• Min/Max/Average recording, Display Hold and Auto Hold

• Backlit display; robust over-molded construction

Technical Specifications

• Model: Fluke 179

• Voltage DC: up to 1000 V; accuracy ±(0.09 % + 2)

• Voltage AC (True-RMS): up to 1000 V; accuracy ±(1.0 % + 3)

• Current DC: up to 10 A; accuracy ±(1.0 % + 3)

• Current AC: up to 10 A; accuracy ±(1.5 % + 3)

• Resistance: up to 50 MΩ; accuracy ±(0.9 % + 1)

• Capacitance: up to 10 000 µF; accuracy ±(1.2 % + 2)

• Frequency: up to 100 kHz; accuracy ±(0.1 % + 1)

• Temperature (with probe): -40 °C … +400 °C; accuracy ±(1.0 % + 10)

• Operating Temperature: -10 °C … +50 °C

• Storage Temperature: -30 °C … +60 °C

• Display Counts: 6,000 counts; updates ~4 times/sec; bar-graph 33 segments (~40 updates/sec)

• Safety Category: CAT III 1000 V; CAT IV 600 V

• Battery Life: ~200 hours typical (alkaline, without backlight)

• Size: approx. 43 × 90 × 185 mm

• Weight: ~420 g

Applications

• Electrical maintenance and troubleshooting in industrial settings

• HVAC systems, motor and pump diagnostics

• Field work where a durable meter with a wide range and safety protections is required

• Tasks requiring temperature measurement, capacitance, and true-RMS signal integrity

Why Choose the Fluke 179

• Excellent accuracy in AC and DC across high voltages and currents

• Wide temperature range for harsh environments

• Advanced features like Min/Max/Average and built-in thermometer reduce need for extra tools

• Strong safety ratings and rugged design

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The Fluke 179 is part of Fluke’s 170-Series industrial multimeters. Available for purchase. Ships worldwide.

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