Fluke Fluke 177 vs 179 Digital Multimeters


 


Comparison of the Fluke 177 and 179 Digital Multimeters:



Fluke 177 is the intermediate offering of th epopular 170 series. This multimeter has Min/Max/Average recording with a 6000 count, backlight display. The 177 is drop tested for up to 1 meter and has a lifetime warranty available to back it up.

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 177 179
Application Field Service Field Service
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 179Fluke 177
ProductFluke 179 ESFP True-RMS AC/DC Digital Multimeter, 1000V with Analog Bargraph,...Fluke 177 ESFP True-RMS AC/DC Digital Multimeter, 1000V with Analog Bargraph and Backlight
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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 A10 A
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