Fluke 179-2/IMSK, 179/EDA2 User manual

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Models 175, 177 & 179

True RMS Multimeters

Users Manual

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Title Page

Contacting Fluke...................................................................................................................... 1

"Warning" and "Caution" Statements ...................................................................................... 1

Unsafe Voltage ........................................................................................................................ 1

Test Lead Alert ........................................................................................................................ 1

Battery Saver ("Sleep Mode").................................................................................................. 2

Terminals ................................................................................................................................. 2

Rotary Switch Positions ........................................................................................................... 2

Display ..................................................................................................................................... 3

MIN MAX AVG Recording Mode ............................................................................................. 4

Display HOLD and AutoHOLD Modes..................................................................................... 4

YELLOW Button ...................................................................................................................... 4

Display Backlight (Model 177 and 179 Only) .......................................................................... 4

Manual Ranging and Autoranging........................................................................................... 5

Power-Up Options ................................................................................................................... 5

Making Basic Measurements .................................................................................................. 6

Measuring AC and DC Voltage .......................................................................................... 6

Measuring Resistance ........................................................................................................ 6

Measuring Capacitance...................................................................................................... 6

Testing for Continuity.......................................................................................................... 7

Measuring Temperature (Model 179 Only) ........................................................................ 7

Testing Diodes.................................................................................................................... 7

Measuring AC or DC Current ............................................................................................. 8

Understanding AC Zero Input Behavior of True RMS Meters............................................ 8

Measuring Frequency......................................................................................................... 9

Using the Bar Graph ................................................................................................................ 9

Cleaning................................................................................................................................... 10

Testing the Fuses .................................................................................................................... 10

Replacing the Battery and Fuses ............................................................................................ 10

Specifications........................................................................................................................... 11

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Warning. Read before using the Meter:

To avoid possible electrical shock or personal injury, follow these guidelines:

⇒ Use the Meter only as specified in this manual or the protection provided by the Meter might be impaired. ⇒ Do not use the Meter or test leads if they appear damaged, or if the Meter is not operating properly. If in doubt, have the

Meter serviced.

⇒ Always use the proper terminals, switch position, and range for measurements. ⇒ Verify the Meter's operation by measuring a known voltage. ⇒ Do not apply more than the rated voltage, as marked on the Meter, between the terminals or between any terminal and earth

ground.

⇒ Use caution with voltages above 30 V ac rms, 42 V ac peak, or 60 V dc. These voltages pose a shock hazard. ⇒ Replace the battery as soon as the low battery indicator ( ⇒ Disconnect circuit power and discharge all high-voltage capacitors before testing resistance, continuity, diodes, or

capacitance.

⇒ Do not use the Meter around explosive gas or vapor. ⇒ When using the test leads, keep your fingers behind the finger guards. ⇒ Remove test leads from the Meter before opening the Meter case or battery door.

B F

F B

b

AC (Alternating Current) DC (Direct Current)

DC/AC

Earth ground

Important Information; see manual

Battery (Low battery when shown on display.)

Inspected and licensed by TÜV (Technischer Überwachungs Verein) Product Services

b ) appears.

Symbols

P $

! ;

Fuse Conforms to European Union directives

Canadian Standards Association Double insulated

Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. Meter in accordance with IEC 61010-1. 54CJ Conforms to relevant Australian standards

VDE (Verband Deutscher Electroniker)

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Battery Saver ("Sleep Mode")

The Meter enters the "Sleep mode" and blanks the display if there is no function change or button press for 20 minutes. To disable the Sleep mode, hold down the YELLOW button while turning the Meter on. The Sleep mode is always disabled in the MIN MAX AVG mode and the AutoHOLD mode.

Terminals

FUSED

Item Description

Input terminal for AC and DC milliamp measurements to

400 mA and frequency measurements. Input terminal for AC and DC current measurements to

10 A and frequency measurements. Input terminal for voltage, continuity, resistance, diode,

capacitance, frequency, and temperature (Model 179 only) measurements.

Common (return) terminal for all measurements.

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Rotary Switch Positions

Switch

Position

AC voltage from 30.0 mV to 1000 V.

E R

Note: AC voltage and current AC-coupled, true RMS, up to 1 kHz.

Frequency from 2 Hz to 99.99 kHz. DC voltage 1 mV to 1000 V.

Frequency from 2 Hz to 99.99 kHz. DC mV 0.1 mV to 600 mV.

Temperature − 40 °C to + 400 °C

Ohms from 0.1 Ω to 50 MΩ.

Farads from 1 nF to 9999 μF. Beeper turns on at <25 Ω and turns off at >250 Ω.

Diode test. Displays OL above 2.4 V.

AC mA from 3.00 mA to 400 mA DC mA from 0.01 mA to 400 mA Frequency of AC mA 2 Hz to 30 kHz.

AC A from 0.300 A to 10 A DC A from 0.001 A to 10 A

>10.00 display flashes. >20 A, OL is displayed.

Frequency of AC A 2 Hz to 30 kHz.

Measurement Function

− 40 °F to + 752 °F

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True RMS Multimeters Display

Display

No. Symbol Meaning

 MIN MAX AVG enabled.

MAX, MIN, AVG Maximum, minimum, average or

Continuity test. Diode test. Negative readings. Unsafe voltage. Voltage ≥ 30 V, or

voltage overload (OL) Display HOLD is enabled. Display

freezes present reading. In MIN MAX AVG mode, MIN MAX

AVG recording is interrupted. AutoHOLD is enabled. Display holds

present reading until it detects new stable input. Then the Meter beeps and displays new reading.

present reading.

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No. Symbol Meaning

nμ F, °F, °C mVA, Mke, kHz

DC, AC

610000mV

Bar graph

Auto Range The Meter selects the range with

Measurement units.

Direct current, alternating current. Low battery. Replace battery.

All possible ranges. Analog display.

the best resolution.

Manual Range The user selects the range.

13 14

0L LEAd

Bar graph polarity. The input out of range.

WTest lead alert. Displayed when the rotary switch is moved to or from the mA or A position.

Error Messages

bAtt

diSC

Replace the battery immediately. In the capacitance function, too much electrical

charge is present on the capacitor being tested.

EEPr

Invalid EEPROM data. Have Meter serviced.

Err CAL

Invalid calibration data. Calibrate Meter.

Err OPEn

Open thermocouple is detected.

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MIN MAX AVG Recording Mode

The MIN MAX AVG recording mode captures the minimum and maximum input values, and calculates a running average of all readings. When a new high or low is detected, the Meter beeps.

Note

For DC functions, accuracy is the specified accuracy of the measurement function 350 ms in duration.

For AC functions, accuracy is the specified accuracy of the measurement function 900 ms in duration.

To use MIN MAX AVG recording: ⇒ Make sure that the Meter is in the desired measurement

function and range. (Autoranging is disabled in the MIN MAX AVG mode.)

⇒ Press MIN MAX to activate MIN MAX AVG mode.

 and MAX light, and the highest reading detected since entering MIN MAX AVG is displayed.

⇒ Press MIN MAX to step through the low (MIN), average

(AVG), and present readings.

⇒ To pause MIN MAX AVG recording without erasing stored

values, press HOLD. h is displayed. To resume MIN MAX AVG recording, press HOLD again.

h turns off.

⇒ To exit and erase stored readings, press MIN MAX for 1

second or turn the rotary switch.

12 counts for changes longer than

40 counts for changes longer than

Display HOLD and AutoHOLD Modes

XW Warning

To avoid electric shock, do not use the Display HOLD or AutoHOLD mode to determine if a circuit is live. Unstable or noisy readings will not be captured.

In the Display HOLD mode, the Meter holds the reading on the display.

In the AutoHOLD mode, the Meter holds the reading on the display

it detects a new stable reading. Then the Meter beeps and

until displays the new reading.

⇒ Press HOLD to activate Display HOLD. h lights. ⇒ Press HOLD again to activate AutoHOLD. Ah lights. ⇒ Press HOLD again to resume normal operation.

To resume normal operation at any time, press HOLD for 1 second or turn the rotary switch.

YELLOW Button

Press the YELLOW button to select alternate measurement functions on a rotary switch setting, e.g., to select DC mA, DC A, Hz, temperature (Model 179 only), capacitance, diode test.

Display Backlight (Model 177 and 179 Only)

Press S to toggle the backlight on and off. The backlight automatically turns off after 2 minutes.

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True RMS Multimeters Manual Ranging and Autoranging

Manual Ranging and Autoranging

The Meter has both Manual range and Autorange modes. ⇒ In the Autorange mode, the Meter selects the range with the

best resolution.

⇒ In the Manual Range mode, you override Autorange and select

the range yourself.

When you turn the Meter on, it defaults to Autorange and Auto Range is displayed.

1. To enter the Manual Range mode, press RANGE. Manual Range is displayed.

2. In the Manual Range mode, press RANGE to increment the

range. After the highest range, the Meter wraps to the lowest range.

Note

You cannot manually change the range in the MIN MAX AVG, or Display HOLD modes.

If you press RANGE while in MIN MAX AVG

, the Meter beeps twice, indicating an invalid

HOLD operation, and the range does not change.

3. To exit Manual Range, press RANGE for 1 second or turn the

rotary switch.

The Meter returns to Autorange and Auto Range is displayed.

, or Display

Power-Up Options

To select a Power-Up Option, hold down the button indicated while turning the Meter from OFF to any switch position.

Power-Up Options are cancelled when the Meter is turned OFF.

Button Power-Up Options

AutoHOLD

M R

(YELLOW)

switch position turns on all LCD segments.

switch position displays the software version

number. mL switch position displays the model number. Disables beeper. (bEEP)

Enables "Smoothing" mode. (S---) Dampens display fluctuations of rapidly changing

inputs by digital filtering.

Disables automatic power-down ("Sleep mode"). (PoFF)

Sleep mode is also disabled while the Meter is in a MIN MAX AVG Recording mode, or the AutoHOLD mode.

Disables automatic 2-minute backlight timeout. (LoFF) (Model 177 and 179 Only)

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Making Basic Measurements

The figures on the following pages show how to make basic measurements.

When connecting the test leads to the circuit or device, connect the common (COM) test lead before connecting the live lead; when removing the test leads, remove the live lead before removing the common test lead.

XW Warning

To avoid electric shock, injury, or damage to the Meter, disconnect circuit power and discharge all high-voltage capacitors before testing resistance, continuity, diodes, or capacitance.

Measuring AC and DC Voltage

Volts AC

MIN MAX

RANGEHOLD

Volts DC

MIN MAX

Millivolts DC

RANGEHOLD

MIN MAX

RANGEHOLD

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Measuring Resistance

MIN MAX

RANGEHOLD

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Measuring Capacitance

MIN MAX

RANGEHOLD

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True RMS Multimeters Making Basic Measurements

Testing for Continuity

MIN MAX

RANGEHOLD

MIN MAX

Measuring Temperature (Model 179 Only)

MIN MAX

RANGEHOLD

RANGE

80BK-A Integrated

Type K DMM

Temperature Probe

XW Warning: Do not connect 80BK-A to live circuits.

RANGEHOLD

Vent

Pipe

Testing Diodes

Good Diode Good Diode

MIN MAX

RANGEHOLD

Single Beep

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Forward Bias

Bad Diode

MIN MAX

RANGEHOLD

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CAT

Open

MIN MAX

RANGEHOLD

Reverse Bias

Bad Diode

MIN MAX

RANGEHOLD

and

Shorted

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Measuring AC or DC Current

XW Warning

To avoid personal injury or damage to the Meter:

• Never attempt to make an in-circuit current

measurement when the open-circuit potential to earth is >1000 V.

• Check the Meter's fuses before testing. (See “Testing

the Fuses”.)

• Use the proper terminals, switch position, and range

for your measurement.

• Never place the probes in parallel with a circuit or

component when the leads are plugged into the current terminals.

Turn power OFF, break circuit, insert Meter in series, turn power on.

MIN MAX

RANGEHOLD

CAT CAT

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Understanding AC Zero Input Behavior of True RMS Meters

Unlike averaging meters, which can accurately measure only pure sinewaves, True RMS meters accurately measure distorted waveforms. Calculating True RMS converters require a certain level of input voltage to make a measurement. This is why AC voltage and current ranges are specified from 5% of range to 100% of range. Non-zero digits that are displayed on a True RMS meter when the test leads are open or are shorted are normal. They do not affect the specified AC accuracy above 5% of range.

Unspecified input levels on the lowest ranges are:

• AC voltage: below 5% of 600 mV AC, or 30 mV AC

• AC current: below 5% of 60 mA AC, or 3 mA AC

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True RMS Multimeters Using the Bar Graph

Measuring Frequency

XW Warning

To avoid electrical shock, disregard the bar graph for frequencies > 1 kHz. If the frequency of the measured signal is > 1 kHz, the bar graph is unspecified.

The Meter measures the frequency of a signal. The trigger level is 0 V, 0 A AC for all ranges.

AC/DC Voltage Frequency AC Current Frequency

Hzx 2

MIN MAX

RANGEHOLD

MIN MAX

RANGEHOLD

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⇒ To exit frequency, press YELLOW button or turn the rotary

switch.

⇒ In frequency, the bar graph shows the AC/DC voltage or AC

current accurately up to 1 kHz.

⇒ Select progressively lower ranges using manual ranging for a

stable reading.

Using the Bar Graph

The bar graph is like the needle on an analog Meter. It has an overload indicator (>) to the right and a polarity indicator (±) to the left.

Because the bar graph updates about 40 times per second, which is 10 times faster than the digital display, the bar graph is useful for making peak and null adjustments and for observing rapidly changing inputs.

The bar graph is disabled when measuring capacitance or temperature. In frequency, the bar graph accurately indicates the voltage or current up to 1 kHz.

The number of lit segments indicates the measured value and is relative to the full-scale value of the selected range.

In the 60 V range, for example (see below), the major divisions on the scale represent 0, 15, 30, 45, and 60 V. An input of −30 V lights the negative sign and the segments up to the middle of the scale.

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Cleaning

Wipe the case with a damp cloth and mild detergent. Do not use abrasives or solvents. Dirt or moisture in the terminals can affect readings.

Testing the Fuses

XW Warning

To avoid electrical shock or injury, remove the test leads and any input signals before replacing the fuse.

Test fuses as shown below.

11 A 440 mA

<12

MIN MAX

RANGEHOLD

<.5

OKOK

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Replacing the Battery and Fuses

To avoid shock, injury, or damage to the Meter:

• Use ONLY fuses with the amperage, interrupt,

voltage, and speed ratings specified.

• Replace the battery as soon as the low battery

indicator (

b) appears.

F1 Fuse, 440 mA, 1000 V, FAST Fluke PN 943121 F2 Fuse, 11 A, 1000 V, FAST Fluke PN 803293 B1 Battery, 9 V Alkaline NEDA 1604 / 1604A

XW Warning

AIK13F.EPS

Fluke PN 614487

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True RMS Multimeters Specifications

Specifications

Accuracy is specified for 1 yr after calibration, at operating temperatures of 18 °C to 28 °C, with relative humidity at 0 % to 90 %. Accuracy specifications take the form of: ± ( [ % of Reading ] + [ Counts ] )

Maximum voltage between any terminal and earth ground: 1000 V DC or AC RMS Surge Protection: 8 kV peak per IEC 61010

W Fuse for mA inputs: W Fuse for A input:

Display: Digital: 6000 counts, updates 4/sec

Altitude: Operating: 2000 m; Storage: 12,000 m Temperature: Operating: −10 °C to +50 °C;

Temperature coefficient: 0.1 X (specified accuracy / °C

Electromagnetic Compatibility

(EN 61326-1:1997): Relative Humidity: Maximum Noncondensing

Battery Life: Alkaline: 400 hrs typical Size (H x W x L): 4.3 cm x 9 cm x 18.5 cm Weight: 420 g Safety Compliances: ANSI/ISA S82.02.01, CSA C22.2-1010.1, IEC 61010 to 1000 V Measurement Category III, 600 V Measurement

Certifications: CSA, TÜV (EN61010), UL, P,

440 mA, 1000 V FAST Fuse 11 A, 1000 V FAST Fuse

Bar Graph: 33 segments; Updates 40/sec Frequency: 10,000 counts Capacitance: 1,000 counts

Storage: −40 °C to +60 °C

(< 18 °C or > 28 °C) In an RF field of 3 V/M, accuracy = specified accuracy except in temperature: specified accuracy ± 5 °C (9 °F)

90 % to 35 °C 75 % to 40 °C 45 % to 50 °C

Category IV

;, VDE

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Function

2, 3

600.0 mV

6.000 V

60.00 V

600.0 V 1000 V

6.000 V

60.00 V

600.0 V

600.0 Ω

6.000 kΩ

60.00 kΩ

600.0 kΩ

6.000 MΩ

50.00 MΩ

10.00 μF

100.0 μF 9999 μF

60.00 mA

400.0 mA6

6.000 A

10.00 A7

AC Volts

DC mV 600.0 mV 0.1 mV 0.15 % + 2 0.09 % + 2 0.09 % + 2 DC Volts

1000 V 1 V 0.15 % + 2 0.15 % + 2 0.15 % + 2 Continuity 600 Ω 1 Ω Meter beeps at < 25 Ω, beeper turns off at > 250 Ω; detects opens or shorts of 250 μs or

Ohms

Diode test 2.400 V 0.001 V 1 % + 2 Capacitance 1000 nF

AC Amps (True RMS) (45 Hz to 1

kHz)

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.

3. For non-sinusoidal waveforms, add -(2% reading + 2% full scale) typical, for crest factors up to 3.

4. In the 9999 μF range for measurements to 1000 μF, the measurement accuracy is 1.2 % + 2 for all models.

5. Amps input burden voltage (typical): 400 mA input 2 mV/mA, 10 A input 37 mV/A.

6. 400.0 mA accuracy specified up to 600 mA overload.

7. > 10A unspecified.

Resolution

Range

0.1 mV

0.001 V

0.01 V

0.1 V 1 V

0.001 V

0.01 V

0.1 V

0.1 Ω

0.001 kΩ

0.01 kΩ

0.1 kΩ

0.001 MΩ

0.01 MΩ

1 nF

0.01 μF

0.1 μF

1 μF

0.01 mA

0.1 mA

0.001 A

0.01 A

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1.0 % + 3 (45 Hz to 500 Hz)

2.0 % + 3 (500 Hz to 1 kHz)

0.15 % + 2

longer.

0.9 % + 2

0.9 % + 1

1.5 % + 3

1.2 % + 2

1.2 % + 2 10 % typical

1.5 % + 3 1.5 % + 3

Accuracy ±( [ % of Reading ] + [ Counts ] )

1.0 % + 3 (45 Hz to 500 Hz)

2.0 % + 3 (500 Hz to 1 kHz)

0.09 % + 2

0.9 % + 2

0.9 % + 1

1.5 % + 3

1.2 % + 2

1.2 % + 2 10 % typical

1.0 % + 3 (45 Hz to 500 Hz)

2.0 % + 3 (500 Hz to 1 kHz)

0.09 % + 2

0.9 % + 2

0.9 % + 1

1.5 % + 3

1.2 % + 2

1.2 % + 2 10 % typical

1.5 % + 3

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True RMS Multimeters Specifications

Function

DC Amps4

Hz (AC- or DC-

coupled, V or

2, 3

input )

Temperature

MIN MAX AVG For DC functions, accuracy is the specified accuracy of the measurement function ±12 counts for changes longer than 350 ms in

1. All AC voltage and AC current ranges are specified from 5 % of range to 100 % of range.

2. Frequency is specified from 2 Hz to 99.99 kHz in Volts and from 2 Hz to 30 kHz in Amps.

3. Below 2 Hz, the display shows zero Hz.

4. Amps input burden voltage (typical): 400 mA input 2 mV/A, 10 A input 37 mV/A.

5. Does not include error of the thermocouple probe.

6. 400.0 mA accuracy specified up to 600 mA overload.

7. > 10A unspecified.

60.00 mA

400.0 mA6

6.000 A

10.00 A7

99.99 Hz

999.9 Hz

9.999 kHz

99.99 kHz

-40 °C to +400 °C

-40 °F to +752 °F

duration. For AC functions, accuracy is the specified accuracy of the measurement function ±40 counts for changes longer than 900 ms in

duration.

Resolution

Range

0.01 mA

0.1 mA

0.001 A

0.01 A

0.01 Hz

0.1 Hz

0.001 kHz

0.01 kHz

0.1 °C

0.1 °F

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1.0 % + 3 1.0 % + 3 1.0 % + 3

0.1 % + 1 0.1 % + 1 0.1 % + 1

NA NA

Accuracy ±( [ % of Reading ] + [ Counts ] )

1 % + 105 1 % + 185

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Input Impedance

Function Overload Protection

(Nominal)

Volts AC 1000 V RMS > 10 MΩ < 100 pF > 60 dB @ DC, 50 Hz or 60 Hz Volts DC 1000 V RMS > 10 MΩ < 100 pF >120 dB @ DC, 50 Hz or 60 Hz > 60 dB @ 50 Hz or 60 Hz mV/T

1000 V RMS2 > 10 MΩ < 100 pF >120 dB @ DC, 50 Hz or 60 Hz > 60 dB @ 50 Hz or 60 Hz

Open Circuit Test

Voltage

Ohms/Capacitance 1000 V RMS2 < 8.0 V DC < 660 mV DC < 4.6 V DC < 1.1 mA

Continuity/Diode test

1. 10

2. For circuits < 0.3 A short circuit. 660 V for high energy circuits.

V-Hz maximum.

1000 V RMS2 < 8.0 V DC 2.4 V DC < 1.1 mA

Function Overload Protection Overload

mA Fused, 44/100 A, 1000 V FAST Fuse 600 mA overload for 2 minutes maximum, 10

A Fused, 11 A, 1000 V FAST Fuse 20 A overload for 30 seconds maximum, 10

Common Mode Rejection Ratio

(1 kΩ Unbalanced)

Full Scale Voltage To:

600 kΩ 50 MΩ

minutes rest minimum

Normal Mode Rejection

Short Circuit Current

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Fluke 179-2/IMSK, 179/EDA2 User manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Table of Contents

Battery Saver ("Sleep Mode")

Terminals

Rotary Switch Positions

Display

MIN MAX AVG Recording Mode

Display HOLD and AutoHOLD Modes

YELLOW Button

Display Backlight (Model 177 and 179 Only)

Manual Ranging and Autoranging

Power-Up Options

Making Basic Measurements

Measuring AC and DC Voltage

Measuring Resistance

Measuring Capacitance

Testing for Continuity

Measuring Temperature (Model 179 Only)

Testing Diodes

Measuring AC or DC Current

Understanding AC Zero Input Behavior of True RMS Meters

Measuring Frequency

Using the Bar Graph

Cleaning

Testing the Fuses

Replacing the Battery and Fuses

Specifications