Page 1 of 3, Document 2155 170 Series True-rms DMMs Extended Specifications 2000 Fluke Corporation Rev. A-11/2000 Fluke 170 Series True-rms Digital Multimeter Extended Specifications Model Differences (all other specifications are the same for each model) Feature Model 175 177 179 Backlight Temperature Measurement Basic dc voltage accuracy 0.15% 0.09% 0.09% Nominal Specifications Function Absolute Range or Description AC Voltage, True-rms 0.1 mV to 1000V (1 kHz) DC Voltage 0.1 mV to 1000V Continuity Beeper guaranteed on < 25 , guaranteed off > 250 detects opens or shorts of 250 s or longer. Resistance 0.1 to 50.00 M Diode Test 2.400V Capacitance 1 nF to 9999 uF AC Current, True-rms 0.01 mA to 10.00A (20.00 A over-range for 30 seconds) DC Current 0.01 mA to 10.00A (20.00 A over-range for 30 seconds) Frequency 2 Hz to 50 kHz Temperature (179 Only) -40 C to +400 C -40 F to +752 F Basic dc voltage accuracy 0.15% (175) 0.09% (177 & 179) Basic ac voltage accuracy 1.0% Features Feature Description Digital Display 6000 counts, updates 4 x second Analog Bargraph Display 33 segments, updates 40 x second Backlight (177 & 179 only) Automatically turns off after 2 minutes to save battery life The timeout feature can be disabled with a power-up option HOLD & Auto HOLD HOLD: freezes the display at the push of a button Auto HOLD: Display holds present reading until it detects new stable input, then the meter beeps and displays new reading MIN MAX AVG Minimum, maximum, and average reading memory Manual or auto ranging In auto range, the meter selects the range with the best resolution for the present measurement value Fast continuity/open detection The beeper sounds with a stretched pulse for opens or shorts as brief as 250 s Test lead alert The message LEAd appears briefly on the display when the rotary switch is moved to or from any A (Amps) position Power-up options (1) Turn on all LCD segments, (2) Disable beeper, (3) Disable sleep mode, (4) Enable smoothing, (5) Disable backlight timeout (Models 177 & 179 only) Closed-case calibration No internal adjustments needed Probe holders The instrument comes with built-in probe holders for probe storage and for convenience when making measurements Battery access door Battery replacement without voiding calibration High-impact overmold case Integrated overmolded protection provides superior impact protection for your meterPage 2 of 3, Document 2155 170 Series True-rms DMMs Extended Specifications 2000 Fluke Corporation Rev. A-11/2000 General Specifications Accuracy is specified for 1 year after calibration, at operating temperatures of 18 C to 28 C, with relative humidity of 0 % to 75 %. Accuracy specifications take the form of: ( % of Reading + Counts ) Maximum voltage between any 1000V DC or AC RMS terminal and earth ground Surge Protection 8 kV peak per IEC 61010 Fuse for mA inputs 440 mA, 1000 V FAST Fuse Fuse for A input 11A, 1000V FAST Fuse Display Digital: 6,000 counts, updates 4/sec Bar Graph: 33 segments, updates 40/sec Frequency: 9,999 counts Capacitance: 9,999 counts Altitude Operating: 2000 m Storage: 12000 m Temperature Operating: -10 C to +50 C Storage: -30 C to +60 C Temperature coefficient 0.1 X (specified accuracy / C) (< 18 C or > 28 C) Electromagnetic Compatibility In an RF field of 3 V/M, accuracy = specified accuracy except in (EN 61326-1:1997) temperature: specified accuracy 5 C, 9 F Relative Humidity 0 % to 90 % 0 C to 35 C 0 % to 70 % 36 C to 50 C Relative Humidity in 0 % to 80 % 0C to 35C 50 M Range 0 % to 70 % 36 C to 50 C Battery Life Alkaline: ~200 hrs typical Size, with Holster (H x W x L) 4.3 cm x 9 cm x 18.5 cm Weight 420g Safety Compliances ANSI/ISA S82.02.01, CSA C22.2-1010.1, IEC 61010 to 1000 V Overvoltage Category III, 600 V Overvoltage Category IV Certifications CSA, TV (EN61010), Australian (N10140)