Fluke Fluke 175 vs 87-5 Digital Multimeters


 


Comparison of the Fluke 175 and 87-5 Digital Multimeters:



Fluke 175 is the entry level meter to the popular 170 series with frequency, capacitance, and resistance capabilities on a 6000 count display for improved resolution. This meter has been drop tested for up to 1 meter, and a lifetime warranty available to back it up.

Fluke 87-5 has improved measurement functions, trouble-shooting features, resolution and accuracy to solve more problems on motor drives, in plan automtion, power distribution, and electro-mechanical equipment. This multimeter comes with large display digits on a 2 level bright white backlight for increased visibility and an improved sleep mode for longer batery life.

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 Feature / Model 175 87-5
Application Field Service Industrial
AC/DC Amps Yes Yes
Frequency Yes Yes
Capacitance Yes Yes
Temperature No Yes
Diode Testing Yes Yes
LoZ (ghost voltage detection) No No
VoltAlertTM (non-contact AC voltage detection) No No


ModelFluke 87-5Fluke 175
Product87-V INDUSTRIAL TRUE RMS MULTIMETERFluke 175 ESFP True-RMS AC/DC Digital Multimeter, 1000V
Rating(90)(6)
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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 mV 
Maximum Voltage DC1000 V1000 V
Resolution DC Volts0.1 mV0.1 mV 
Maximum Current AC10 A 10 A
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