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Product selection guide: Digital multimeters

Use our product selection guide to find the digital multimeter that fits your needs best.
 
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Fluke 179 True RMS Digital Multimeter
Fluke 279 FC
 
Fluke 179 True-RMS Digital MultimeterFluke 279 FC True-rms Thermal Multimeter
 

Category

CategoryGeneral purposeWireless 

Basic features

Auto / manual ranging   
Basic DC accuracy0.09 %0.09 % 
Counts60006000 
Digits3.53.5 
True RMS readingsACAC 
Wide bandwidth1 kHz500 Hz 

Measurements

Capacitance9,999 µF9,999 µF 
Continuity with beeper   
Current AC/DC10.0 AAC: 2500A w/ iFlex®. DC: w/ optional clamp accessories 
Diode test   
Frequency99.99 kHz1 kHz 
Voltage AC/DC1000 V1000 V 
Resistance50 MΩ50 MΩ 
Temperature+400 °C 

Display

Analog bargraph  
Backlight  
Thermal imaging capability  

Diagnostics and data

Auto (touch) hold  
Display hold   
Min-max recording   
USB interfaceImage transfer to SmartView® 

Other features

Automatic power off   
Closed case calibration   
Fuse access  
Low battery indication   
Operating temperature range-10 °C to +50 °C-10 °C to +50 °C 
Overmolded case, integrated holster   
Smoothing  

Warranty and safety

WarrantyLifetime3 years 
Dangerous voltage indication   
EN61010-1 CAT III1000 V1000 V 
EN61010-1 CAT IV600 V600 V 
Input alert  
IP ratingIP 40