Move up to superior technology and safety. Discover more than 12 major enhancements to the original Fluke 70 Series. The new 179 has features and diagnostic functions for faster, safer and more accurate testing. Features and functions like: True-rms ac voltage and current Larger, easier-to-read display 0.09 % basic accuracy Latest electrical safety standards Compare your old 70 or 20 Series meter with the new Fluke 179 in the chart below. And discover what youve been missing. Discover why the new Fluke 179 Digital Multimeter is better than your old 70 Series. Feature Old 77 New 179 Benefit True-rms No Yes Accurate on non-linear signals Temperature No Yes No need for a separate thermometer Min / Max / Average No Yes Capture intermittent problems Display size Small 20% larger Large, easy to read Display backlight No Yes Usable in dim areas Simple to use Yes Yes No re-training required Probe holders Yes Yes One-hand operation Measurement category Not rated CAT IV 600 Higher level of protection from arc safety rating CAT III 1000 and shock hazards Optional magnetic hanger No Yes Position meter in best location Warranty Expired Limited lifetime Rugged and reliable design backed up by lifetime warranty Accuracy, basic dc 0.3% 0.09% Three times more accurate Frequency No Yes Built in frequency counter Capacitance No Yes Measure motor capacitors and components Max. ac voltage 750 1000 Wider measurement range Battery door No Yes Fast battery changes170 Series Digital Multimeters Versatile meters for field service and bench repair These meters have the features needed to find most electrical, electronic, electro-mechanical and heating and ventilation problems. They are simple to use and have significant improvements over Flukes original 70 Series. Measures Wide 1000 V measurement range True-rms for precise measurement of non linear signals Resistance, continuity and frequency Capacitance for motor start caps and components Built in thermometer (179) Features Large, easy-to-read display Backlight for work in dim areas (177, 179) Min / Max to record signal fluctuations Integral holster with probe holders Free your hands with the optional TPAK magnetic hanger Auto and Manual ranging Meets measurement category 1000 V CAT III and 600 V CAT IV safety standards Specifications Function Range and resolution Best accuracy VDC 600.0 mV, 6.000 V, 60.00 V, 600.0 V, 1000 V 0.09 % (Models 177 and 179) 0.15 % (Model 175) 1 VAC 600.0 mV, 6.000 V, 60.00 V, 600.0 V, 1000 V 1.0 % of reading 2 ADC 60.00 mA, 400.0 mA, 6.000 A, 10.00 A 1.0 % of reading 2 2 AAC 60.00 mA, 400.0 mA, 6.000 A, 10.00 A 1.5 % of reading Resistance 600.0 , 6.000 k, 60.00 k, 600.0 k, 6.000 M, 50.00 M 0.9 % of reading Capacitance 1000 nF, 10.00 F, 100.0 F, 9999 F 1.2 % of reading 3 Frequency 99.99 Hz, 999.9 Hz, 9.999 Hz, 99.99 kHz 0.1 % of reading Temperature (Model 179) -40 C to +400 C, -40 F to +752 F 1.0 % of reading 1 All ac voltage and ac current ranges are specified from 5 % of range to 100 % of range. 2 10 A continuous, 20 A for up to 30 seconds. 3 Voltage frequency is specified from 2 Hz to 100 kHz. Current frequency is specified from 2 Hz to 30 kHz. Battery life: 200 hours typical for alkaline Size: (H x W x L): 4.3 cm x 9.0 cm x 18.5 cm Limited lifetime warranty Electricians Multimeter Recommended accessories and Voltage Tester Combo Kit* Fluke 179 true-rms digital multimeter Fluke 1AC non-contact voltage tester TL224 SureGrip silicone test leads TP220 SureGrip industrial test probes AC220 SureGrip heavy duty alligator clips TL71 TL220 C25 80T-IR 80I-400 80BK integrated temperature probe C800 durable carrying case Ordering information: Fluke-179/1AC KIT i410 ToolPak i2000 Flex FOM 80AK Fluke.Keeping your world Accessories and up and running. Ordering Information Included accessories Fluke Corporation Every Fluke 170 Series meter comes PO Box 9090, Everett, WA USA 98206 packaged with TL75 test leads, 9 V Fluke Europe B.V. battery (installed), and manual. The PO Box 1186, 5602 BD Fluke 179 comes with a 80BK Eindhoven, The Netherlands Temperature Probe. Electronics Multimeter For more information call: Ordering information In the U.S.A. (800) 443-5853 or and Deluxe Accessory Kit* Fax (425) 446-5116 Fluke-175 Digital Multimeter Fluke 179 true-rms digital multimeter In Europe/M-East/Africa (31 40) 2 675 200 or Fluke-177 Digital Multimeter TL224 SureGrip silicone test leads Fax (31 40) 2 675 222 with backlight TL910 electronic test probes In Canada (800)-36-FLUKE or Fluke-179 Digital Multimeter AC280 SureGrip heavy duty hooks clips Fax (905) 890-6866 with backlight and temperature 80BK integrated temperature probe From other countries +1 (425) 446-5500 or Fluke-179/1AC Electricians Combo Kit C800 durable carrying case Fax +1 (425) 446-5116 Fluke-179/EDA Electricians Combo Kit Web access: