Fluke 175 Making Basic Measurements

Models 175, 177 & 179

Users Manual

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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.

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

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+_

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Volts AC Volts DC Millivolts DC

VVmV

RANGEHOLD

MIN MAX

RANGEHOLD

MIN MAX

RANGEHOLD

MIN MAX

AIK03F.EPS

Measuring Resistance

RANGEHOLD

MIN MAX

AIK04F.EPS

Measuring Capacitance

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RANGEHOLD

MIN MAX

AIK05F.EPS

Contents

Main Page i Table of Contents ii b 1 Models 175, 177 & 179 True RMS Multimeters Contacting Fluke "Warning" and "Caution" Statements Unsafe Voltage T Terminals Rotary Switch Positions Display 3 MIN MAX AVG Recording Mode Note For DC functions, accuracy is the specified accuracy of the measurement function 40 counts for changes longer than 1.2 s in duration. Display HOLD and AutoHOLD Modes H Manual Ranging and Autoranging Power-Up Options M R B Making Basic Measurements Measuring AC and DC Voltage VVmV Measuring Resistance Measuring Capacitance Making Basic Measurements Testing for Continuity Measuring Temperature (Model 179 Only) 80BK1 Type K Thermocouple Probe Vent or Pipe Measuring AC or DC Current Understanding AC Zero Input Behavior of True RMS Meters Using the Bar Graph Measuring Frequency Using the Bar Graph 10 Cleaning Testing the Fuses Replacing the Battery and Fuses b Page Page Page Function Overload Protection Overload