Fluke 170 Series True-Rms Digital Multimeter: Extended Specifications
Fluke 170 Series True-Rms Digital Multimeter: Extended Specifications
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 Ω, guaranteed off > 250 Ω;
detects opens or shorts of 250 µs or longer.
Resistance 0.1Ω to 50.00 MΩ
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 ºC to +400 ºC; -40 ºF to +752 ºF
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 µs
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 meter
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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 % @ 0°C to 35°C;
50 MΩ 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, TÜV (EN61010),
Australian (N10140)
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Extended Specifications
©2000 Fluke Corporation
Rev. A-11/2000
Detailed Specifications
Accuracy ± ( [ % of Reading ] + [ Counts ] )
Function Range 1 Resolution Model 175 Model 177 Model 179
Continuity 600Ω 1Ω Meter beeps at < 25 Ω, beeper turns off at > 250 Ω;
detects opens or shorts of 250 ms or longer.
Ohms 600.0Ω 0.1Ω 0.9 % + 2 0.9 % + 2 0.9 % + 2
6.000 kΩ 0.001 kΩ 0.9 % + 1 0.9 % + 1 0.9 % + 1
60.00 kΩ 0.01 kΩ 0.9 % + 1 0.9 % + 1 0.9 % + 1
600.0 kΩ 0.1 kΩ 0.9 % + 1 0.9 % + 1 0.9 % + 1
6.000 MΩ 0.001 MΩ 0.9 % + 1 0.9 % + 1 0.9 % + 1
50.00 MΩ 0.01 MΩ 1.5 % + 3 1.5 % + 3 1.5 % + 3
Diode test 2.400V 0.001V 1%+2
Capacitance 1000 nF 1 nF 1.2 % + 2 1.2 % + 2 1.2 % + 2
10.00 µF 0.01 µF 1.2 % + 2 1.2 % + 2 1.2 % + 2
100.0 µF 0.1 µF 1.2 % + 2 1.2 % + 2 1.2 % + 2
9999 µF 3 1 µF 10 % typical 10 % typical 10 % typical
AC Amps 60.00 mA 0.01 mA 1.5 % + 3 1.5 % + 3 1.5 % + 3
(True-rms) 400.0 mA 0.1 mA
(600 mA for 18 hrs) 0.001A
6.000A
(45 Hz to 1 kHz) 10.00A 0.01A
(20A for 30s)
DC Amps 60.00 mA 0.01 mA 1.0 % + 3 1.0 % + 3 1.0 % + 3
400.0 mA 0.1 mA
(600 mA for 18 hrs)
6.000A 0.001A
10.00A 0.01A
(20A for 30s)
Hz 99.99 Hz 0.01 Hz 0.1 % + 1 0.1 % + 1 0.1 % + 1
(AC- or DC- 999.9 Hz 0.1 Hz
coupled, 9.999 kHz 0.001 kHz
V or A 4, 5 input ) 99.99 kHz 0.01 kHz
Temperature -40 °C to +400 °C 0.1 °C NA NA 1 % + 1.0 °C
-40 °F to +752 °F 0.1 °F 1 % + 1.8 °F
MIN MAX AVG For DC functions, accuracy is the specified of the measurement function ± 12 counts for changes
longer than 275 ms in duration.
For AC functions, accuracy is the specified of the measurement function ± 40 counts for changes
longer than 1.2 s in duration.
1. All AC voltage and AC current ranges are specified from 5 % of range to 100 % of range.
2. Crest factor of ≤ 3 at full scale up to 500 V, decreasing linearly to crest factor ≤ 1.5 at 1000 V. Fluke. Keeping your world
3. In the 9999 µF range for measurements to 1000 µF, the measurement accuracy is 1.2 % for all models. up and running.
4. In mA and A ranges, frequency measurement is specified to 30 kHz.
5. Frequency < 10 kHz are not specified in 600 mV AC, 60 mA AC, and 6 A AC ranges.
Fluke Corporation
Function Overload Protection 1 Input Impedance Common Mode Rejection Ratio Normal Mode Rejection
(Nominal) (1 kΩ Unbalanced) PO Box 9090, Everett, WA USA 98206
Volts AC 1000 V RMS or DC > 10 MΩ < 100 pF > 60 dB @ DC, 50 or 60 Hz Fluke Europe B.V.
PO Box 1186, 5602 BD
Volts DC 1000 V RMS or DC > 10 MΩ <100 pF >120 dB @ DC, 50 or 60 Hz > 60 dB @ 50 Hz or 60 Hz Eindhoven, The Netherlands
Open Circuit Test Full Scale Voltage To: Short Circuit Current For more information call:
Voltage 6.0 MΩ 50 MΩ U.S.A. (800) 443-5853 or
Ohms 1000V RMS or DC < 1.5 V DC < 600 mV DC < 1.5 V DC < 500 µA Fax (425) 446-5116
Europe (31 40) 2 675 200 or
Diode test 1000V RMS or DC 2.4 to 3.0 V DC 2.4 V DC < 1.2 mA typical Fax (31 40) 2 675 222
1. 10 7 V-Hz maximum. Canada (905) 890-7600 or
Fax (905) 890-6866
Other countries (425) 446-5500 or
Fax (425) 446-5116
Web access: http://www.fluke.com
©2001 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
Printed in U.S.A. 3/2001
Printed on recycled paper.
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©2000 Fluke Corporation
Rev. A-8/00
Fluke 187/189
True-rms Digital Multimeter
Extended Specifications
Features +34 to +60 0.01 dB 0.1 dB 0.2 dB 0.1 dB Not specified Not specified
Feature Description
Accuracy
Dual Displays 50,000 count primary display
5,000 count secondary display 45 Hz- 20 Hz- 1 kHz- 20 kHz-
Function Range Resolution 1 kHz 45 Hz 20 kHz 100 kHz
Backlight with 2 Bright white backlight for clear readings
brightness selections in poorly lighted areas AC µA 500.00 µA 0.01 µA 0.75% + 20 1% + 20 0.75% + 20 6% + 40
Fast Autorange Meter automatically selects best range - 5000.0 µA 0.1 µA 0.75% + 5 1% + 5 0.75% + 10 2% + 40
instantly AC mA 50.000 mA 0.001 mA 0.75% + 20 1% + 20 0.75% + 20 9% + 40
AC+DC True RMS, ac Choices for AC only, AC and DC dual 400.00 mA 0.01 mA 0.75% + 5 1% + 5 1.5% + 10 4% + 40
rms specified to 100 kHz display, or AC+DC readings
AC A 5.0000A 0.0001A 1.5% + 20 1.5% + 20 6% + 40 Not specified
dBm, dBV User selectable impedance references
for dBm 10.000A4 0.001A 1.5% + 5 1.5% + 5 5% + 10 Not specified
AutoHOLD Holds readings on display
Continuity/Open Test Beeper sounds for Ohms readings below Accuracy Accuracy Dual Display AC or AC+DC5
threshold or for momentary
open circuit indication 20 Hz- 45 Hz- 1kHz-
Function Range Resolution DC 45 Hz 1 kHz 20 kHz
Fast Bar Graph 51 Segments for peaking and nulling
DC mV 50.000 mV 0.001mV 0.1% +20 2% + 80 0.5% + 40
Duty Cycle/Pulse Width Measure time a signal is on or off in % 6% + 40
or milliseconds 500.00 mV 0.01 mV 0.03% + 2 2% + 80 0.5% + 40
MIN MAX/Fast MIN MAX Record Maximum, Minimum, and Average 3000.0 mV 0.1 mV 0.025% + 5 2% + 80 0.5% + 40
with elapsed and values. Real Time for MAX or MIN, elapsed DC V 5.0000V 0.0001V 0.025% + 103 2% + 80 0.5% + 40 2% + 40
Real Time Stamp time for AVG.
Fast MIN MAX captures peaks to 250 µsec. 50.000V 0.001V 0.03% + 33 2% + 80 0.5% + 40
Closed Case Calibration No internal adjustments needed 500.00V 0.01V 0.1% + 23 2% + 80 0.5% + 40 Not specified
Battery/Fuse Battery or fuse replacement without 1000.0V 0.1V 0.1% + 23 2% + 80 0.5% + 40 Not specified
Access Door voiding calibration
DC µA 500.00 µA 0.01 µA 0.25% + 20 1% + 20 1% + 20 2% + 40
Hi-Impact Overmold Case Integrated Protective Holster provides
superior impact protection for your meter 5.000 µA 0.1 µA 0.25% + 2 1% + 10 0.75% + 10 2% + 40
DC mA 50.000 mA 0.001 mA 0.15% + 10 1% + 20 0.75% + 20 2% + 40
1
For the 5,000 count mode, divide the number of least significant digits (counts) by 10. 400.00 mA 0.01 mA 0.15% + 2 1% + 10 1% + 10 3% + 40
2
A residual reading of 8 to 180 digits with leads shorted, will not affect stated DC A 5.0000A 0.0001A 0.5% + 10 2% + 20 2% + 20 6% + 40
accuracy above 5% of range.
3
20 counts in dual display DC or AC + DC 10.000A4 0.001A 0.5% + 2 1.5% + 10 1.5% + 10 5% + 40
4
10A continuous up to 35°C, less than 10 minutes 35° to 55°. 20A overload for
30 seconds maximum
5
See AC conversion notes for AC mV and V.
Above specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Rev. A-8/00
Input Impedance
Function Input Impedance (Nominal)
Volts, mV 10 MΩ, < 100 pF
Common Mode Rejection Ratio Normal Mode Rejection
DC Volts, mV >100 dB at dc, 50 Hz or 60 Hz ± 0.1% >90 dB at 50 Hz or 60 Hz ± 0.1%
AC Volts, mV > 90 dB dc to 60 Hz
Full-Scale Voltage
Open Circuit Test Voltage
To 5 MΩ 30 to 500 MΩ + nS
Ohms < 5V 500 mV 3.1V
Diode Test < 5V 3.1000V
Typical Short-Circuit Current
500Ω 5 kΩ 50 kΩ 500 kΩ 5 MΩ 30 MΩ
Ohms 1 µA 100 µA 10 µA 1 µA 0.1 µA 0.1 µA
Diode Test 1.0 mA typical
Accuracy Specifications
Accuracy [1]
Function Range Resolution Model
± ([% of Reading] + [Counts])
DC millivolts 600.0 mV 0.1 mV 0.5 % + 2 114, 115, 116, 117
6.000 V 0.001 V
DC Volts 60.00 V 0.01 V 0.5 % + 2 114, 115, 116, 117
600.0 V 0.1 V
DC, 45 to 500 Hz 500 Hz to 1 kHz
[2]
Auto-V LoZ True-rms 600.0 V 0.1 V 2.0 % + 3 4.0 % + 3 114, 116, 117
45 to 500 Hz 500 Hz to 1 kHz
[2]
AC millivolts True-rms 600.0 mV 0.1 mV 1.0 % + 3 2.0 % + 3 114, 115, 116, 117
6.000 V 0.001 V
[2]
AC Volts True-rms 60.00 V 0.01 V 1.0 % + 3 2.0 % + 3 114, 115, 116, 117
600.0 V 0.1 V
Beeper on <20 Ω, off >250 Ω; detects opens
Continuity 600 Ω 1Ω 114, 115, 116, 117
or shorts of 500 μs or longer.
600.0 Ω 0.1 Ω 0.9 % + 2
6.000 kΩ 0.001 kΩ 0.9 % + 1
60.00 kΩ 0.01 kΩ 0.9 % + 1
Ohms 114, 115, 116, 117
600.0 kΩ 0.1 kΩ 0.9 % + 1
6.000 MΩ 0.001 MΩ 0.9 % + 1
40.00 MΩ 0.01 MΩ 1.5 % + 2
Diode test 2.000 V 0.001 V 0.9 % + 2 115, 116, 117
Capacitance 1000 nF 1 nF 1.9 % + 2 115, 116, 117
10.00 μF 0.01 μF 1.9 % + 2
100.0 μF 0.1 μF 1.9 % + 2
9999 μF 1 μF 100 μF - 1000 μF: 1.9 % + 2
>1000 μF: 5 % + 20
Lo-Z Capacitance (Power- 20% + 2 115, 116, 117
1 nF to 500 μF
up option) (10% +2 typical)
6.000 A 0.001 A
[4]
[2] 10.00 A 0.01 A
AC Amps True-rms
20 A overload for 30 1.5 % + 3 115, 117
(45 Hz to 500 Hz)
seconds maximum, 10
minutes rest minimum.
6.000 A 0.001 A
[4]
10.00 A 0.01 A
DC Amps 20 A overload for 30 1.0 % + 3 115, 117
seconds maximum, 10
minutes rest minimum.
[5]
Temperature (Type K -40 °C to 400 °C 0.1 °C 1.0 % + 10
[5] 116
thermocouple) -40 °F to 752 °F 0.2°F 1.0 % + 18
[2]
AC μAmps True-rms 600.0 μA 0.1 μA
1.5 % + 3 (2.5 % + 3 > 500 Hz) 116
(45 Hz to 1 kHz)
DC μAmps 600.0 μA 0.1 μA 1.0 % + 2 116
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Digital Multimeters
Basic Maintenance
Input Characteristics
Common Mode Rejection Ratio
Function Input Impedance (Nominal) Normal Mode Rejection
(1 kΩ Unbalanced)
Volts AC >5 MΩ <100 pF >60 dB at dc, 50 or 60 Hz
Volts DC >10 MΩ <100 pF >100 dB at dc, 50 or 60 Hz >60 dB at 50 or 60 Hz
Auto-V LoZ ~3 kΩ <500 pF >60 dB at dc, 50 or 60 Hz
Open Circuit Test Voltage Full Scale Voltage Short Circuit Current
Ohms To 6.0 MΩ 40 MΩ
<2.7 V dc <350 μA
<0.7 V dc <0.9 V dc
Diode Test <2.7 V dc 2.000 V dc <1.2 mA
Basic Maintenance
Testing the Fuse (115 & 117 only)
To test the fuse:
1. Set the rotary switch to Ω.
2. Plug a test lead into the v jack and touch the probe to the 10A jack, as shown in Figure 1.
If the display shows a resistance value in the range of that shown in Figure 1, the fuse is good.
If the display reads 0L, replace the fuse and test again.
If the display shows any other value, have the Meter serviced. See “Service Information” earlier in this document.
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RIGOL
DC Characteristics
[1] Specifications are for 60 minute warm–up, selecting 5 3/4 reading resolution and calibration temperature
18 ℃ – 28 ℃.
[2] 20% over range on all ranges, except DCV 1000V, ACV 750V, DCI and ACI 10A range.
[3] Specifications are for 4–wire resistance function, or 2–wire resistance using Math Null. Without Math Null,
add 0.2 Ω additional errors in 2–wire resistance function.
[4] For each additional volt over ± 500 VDC add 0.02 mV of error.
[5] For current terminal, > 7A DC or ACRMS for 30 seconds ON and 30 seconds OFF.
[6] Accuracy specifications are for the voltage measured at the input terminals only. 1 mA test current is
typical.
Variation in the current source will create some variation in the voltage drop across a diode junction.
Settling Considerations
Reading settling times are affected by source impedance, cable dielectric characteristics, and input signal
changes. Typically, settling time <1.5s when source impedance less than 1kΩ.
AC Characteristics
28 ℃ to 55 ℃
[1] Specifications are for 60 minute warm–up and select 5 3/4 reading resolution.
[2] 20% over range on all ranges, except DCV 1000V, ACV 750V, DCI and ACI 10A range.
[3] Specifications are for sine wave input >5% of range. For inputs from 1% to 5% of range and <50 kHz,
add 0.1% of range additional error. For 50 kHz to 100 kHz, add 0.13% of range.
750 Vac range limited to 100 kHz or 8x107 Volt-Hz.
[4] Specifications are for sine wave input >5% of range. Add 0.1% of the range for the sine wave input is
1%~5% of the range.
[5] For current terminal, > 7A DC or ACRMS for 30 seconds ON and 30 seconds OFF.
[6] Typically 30% of reading error at 100kHz.
Frequencies greater than these filter settings are specified with no additional errors.
Settling Considerations
Applying >300VRMS (or >1ARMS) will cause self-heating in signal-conditioning components. These errors are
included in the instrument specifications. Internal temperature changes due to self-heating may cause additional
error on lower ac voltage ranges. The additional error will be less than 0.02% of reading and will generally
dissipate within a few minutes.
28 ℃ to 55 ℃
Measurement Considerations
All frequency counters are susceptible to error when measuring low–voltage, low–frequency signals. Shielding
inputs from external noise pickup is critical for minimizing measurement errors.
Settling Considerations
Errors will occur when attempting to measure the frequency or period of an input following a DC offset voltage
change. The input blocking RC time constant must be allowed to fully settle (up to 1 sec) before the most
accurate measurements are possible.
Capacitance Characteristics
Accuracy Specifications (% of reading + % of range)[1]
Temperature
1 Year Coefficient
Function Range[2] Test Current
23℃± 5℃ 0 ℃ to 18 ℃
28 ℃ to 55 ℃
[1] Specifications are for 60 minute warm–up using Math Null. Additional errors may occur for non–film
capacitors.
[2] Specifications are for 1% to 120% of range on the 4nF range and 10% to 120% of range on all other
ranges.
Measuring Characteristics
DC Voltage
Input Resistance:
400mV, 4V ranges Selectable 10MΩ ± 2% or >10GΩ
40V, 400V, 1000V ranges 10MΩ ± 2%
Resistance
Measurement Method: Selectable 4-wire or 2-wire.
Current source referenced to LO input.
Open-circuit Voltage: Limit in <7V.
Max. Lead Resistance: 10% of range per lead for 400Ω, 1kΩ per lead
(4-wire ohms) on all other ranges.
Input Protection: 1000V on all ranges.
DC Current
Shunt Resistor: 0.025Ω for 1A, 10A
1.025Ω for 200mA
11.025Ω for 2mA, 20mA
Input Protection: Externally accessible 10A, 250V fuse
Internal 12A, 250V fuse
Capacitance
Measurement Method: Current input with measurement of resulting ramp.
Connection Type: 2-wire
CAUTION:
Real-time Clock
Precision: 1min/month (Environment Temperature >0℃)
Clock battery Life: 2 years
Math Functions
Null, Min/Max/Average, dBm, dB, Limit Test (with TTL output)
Other Functions
Reading Hold, Ratio Measurement
High-speed Sampling
50kSa/s (In Datalog function)
Reading Resolution
480,000 Count, >5 3/4 digits