Fluke 279 FC True-rms Thermal Multimeter

Find, repair, validate, and report electrical issues quickly

Locate the problem immediately

Thermal imaging multimeters are a first-line troubleshooting tool for electrical equipment that can check hot spots on high-voltage equipment and transformers, and detect heating of fuses, wires, insulators, connectors, splices and switches. Scanning with the 279 FC's thermal imager reveals many electrical issues rapidly and from a safe distance. By combining two tools into one, the thermal multimeter lightens the load and increases productivity.

Expanded functionality

Compatible with iFlex® (a flexible current clamp) to expand your measurement capabilities and get into tight, hard to reach spaces for current measurement (up to 2500 A AC). The large full-color LCD screen makes for easier and clearer viewing of images and readings. The 10 hour+ rechargeable battery keeps you going all day long under normal conditions.

With built-in Fluke Connect®, transmit results wirelessly to a smartphone and save time on reporting to validate work is complete. Troubleshoot better by instantly trending and monitoring measurements live on your smartphone screen. Create and email reports right from the field.

	Fluke 115 Field Technicians Digital Multimeter	Fluke 87V Industrial Multimeter	Fluke 3000 FC Series Wireless Multimeter	Fluke 1587 FC Insulation Multimeter	Fluke 279 FC True-rms Thermal Multimeter
CAT rating	CAT III 600 V	CAT III 1000 V CAT IV 600 V	CAT III 1000 V CAT IV 600 V	CAT III 1000 V CAT IV 600 V	CAT III 1000 V CAT IV 600 V
True-rms readings	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Voltage AC/DC	600 V	1000 V	1000 V	1000 V	1000 V
Current AC/DC	10 A	10 A	400 mA	400 mA	2500 A AC (with iFlex)
Resistance	40 MΩ	50 MΩ	50 MΩ	50 MΩ	50 MΩ
Capacitance	10,000 μF	10,000 μF	10,000 μF	10,000 μF	10,000 μF
Temperature	-	-200.0 °C to 1090 °C	with t3000 FC	-40 °C to 537 °C	Infrared camera -10 °C to 200 °C
Infrared camera	-	-	-	-	✔
Additional measurement capabilities	Continuity/diode test	Frequency, continuity/diode test, motor drive (VFD) measurement, duty cycle, microamps, analog bar graph, relative reference	Frequency, continuity/diode test. Able to connect to three 3000 FC modules.	Frequency, Pi/DAR timed ratio tests, continuity/diode test, motor drive (VFD) measurement, microamps, relative reference	Frequency, continuity/diode test, motor drive (VFD) measurement

What's in the box:

• 279 FC Thermal Multimeter
• 45.72 cm (18 in) iFlex flexible current probe
• (1 pair) TL175 test leads
• Rechargeable lithium ion battery and charger
• Soft carrying case
• Hanging strap    
• Quick reference guide