Fluke FLK-179/EDA2 [3/18] Table of contents

Table of Contents

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