Fluke Fluke 1587 vs 179 Digital Multimeters


 

 

Comparison of the Fluke 1587 and 175 Digital Multimeters:

 
Fluke 1587 provides two powerful tools in one body - a digital insulation tester and a full featured true rms digital multimeter in a single pack to provide a versatile tool to any electrician. Apart from testing all the important aspects such as capacitance, diode, temperature, min/max, and frequency, the Fluke 1587 has a large display with bright backlight.

Fluke 179 is the top of the line offering in the popular 170 series, able to measure frequency, capacitance, and resistance as well as tempurature in both F and C, all on a 6000 count display for better resolution.

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 Feature / Model 1587 179
Application Insulation Field Service
AC/DC Amps Yes Yes
Frequency Yes Yes
Capacitance Yes Yes
Temperature Yes No
Diode Testing Yes Yes
LoZ (ghost voltage detection) No No
Insulation Testing Yes No

 
ModelFluke 179Fluke 1587
ProductFluke 179 ESFP True-RMS AC/DC Digital Multimeter, 1000V with Analog Bargraph,...INSULATION MULTIMETER
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Multimeters

StyleHand-HeldHand-Held
Measures AC VYesYes
Measures DC VYesYes
Measures AC AYesYes
Measures DC AYesYes
True RMSYesYes
Maximum Voltage AC1000 V1000 V
Resolution AC Volts0.1 mV0.1 V (100 mV)
Maximum Voltage DC1000 V1000 V
Resolution DC Volts0.1 mV0.001 V (1 mV)
Maximum Current AC10 A400 mA (0.4 A)
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