Fluke Fluke 87V vs Fluke 28II


 

 

Comparison of the Fluke 87V and 28II Digital Multimeters:

 
    The Fluke 87V and Fluke 28II are both great meters that would be an asset to any technicians test setup.  They are similar with a few minor differences. The Fluke 87V is the older of the two DMM's but is tried and true. Both of these Fluke meters have been in use long enough to prove they are good, reliable, solid products.

    The DC and AC voltage accuracy of both meters are similar along with a 10 megohm input impedance, maximum voltage ranges, True RMS, Min/Max, peak hold, auto-ranging.  They both have a backlight display, diode, capacitance, and temperature measurement capabilities. 

    The warranty period, battery type are different.

    Listed in the table below the images are many of the features and specifications of both meters to view all together at a glance. The differences are highlighted in yellow.
                                Fluke 87-5Fluke 28II
 
 Feature / Model Fluke 87V Fluke 28II
Application Technician Technician
AC/DC Amps Yes Yes
Duty Cycle Percentage Yes Yes
Capacitance Yes - 10000 ufd Yes - 10000 ufd
Temperature Yes Yes
Diode Testing Yes Yes
Display Counts 20000 ( Hi-Res Mode ) 20000
Analog Bargraph Yes - 33 Segment Yes - 33 Segment
Battery Size 9 V 3 - AA
Warranty 10 Years Limited Lifetime
Frequency 200 Khz 200 Khz
Max DC Voltage 1000 1000
Max AC Voltage 1000 1000
Max DC Current 10A 10A ( 20A-30Sec)
Max AC Current 10A 10A
Millivolt Range Yes Yes
Relative or Delta Mode Yes Yes
Min / Max Yes Yes
IP Rating IP67 IP67
DC Volts Accuracy ± (0.05% + 1) ±(0.05% +1)
AC Voltage Accuracy Varies - See Specs Varies - See specs
Maximum Resistance 50 Meg 50 Meg
Minimum Millivolt Meas. .1 mv .1 mv
Wireless Display No No
True RMS Yes Yes
Backlight Yes Yes
Input Impedance 10 Meg 10 Meg
Data Logging Yes Yes
CAT Rating Cat IV 600V, Cat III 1000V Cat IV 600V, Cat III 1000V
Low Pass Filter Yes Yes
Overload Protection Yes Yes

 
ModelFluke 87-5Fluke 28II
Product87-V INDUSTRIAL TRUE RMS MULTIMETERRuggedized TRMS Multimeter
Rating(90)(7)
Price
In Stock

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 mV1 V (1000 mV)
Maximum Voltage DC1000 V1000 V
Resolution DC Volts0.1 mV1 V (1000 mV)
Maximum Current AC10 A 10 A
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