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Fluke 187 True RMS Digital Multimeter

Fluke 187 True RMS Digital Multimeter
Sorry, this product is discontinued and is no longer available for purchase. Please call 1-877-766-5412 to find a suitable replacement.Fluke 287 Multimeter is a suggested replacement model.

Use Fluke 187 to solve complex maintenance and design problems with advanced functions, accuracy and data logging.

The Fluke 187 is the most advanced meter with features, precision and accuracy to troubleshoot industrial and electronic equipment in the field or on the bench. With the flexibility to monitor more than 20 different electrical functions plus temperature, it can help you increase your team’s productivity and reduce downtime by helping you find your problems faster all in a handheld meter.

  • Measure 20 A for up to 30 seconds, 10 A continuous
  • Temperature, capacitance, dB, frequency, pulse width and duty cycle to find more problems with one tool
  • Large bright white display with dual parameter
  • Premium test leads (Fluke TL71) and alligator clips (Fluke AC72)
  • New! Optional USB data cable with FlukeView Forms
  • New! Optional battery pack (Fluke BP189) extends battery life to over 400 hours

Available in a data logging version as Fluke 189

Electrical safety
All inputs are protected to measurement CAT III 1000 V and CAT IV 600 V.


    What's Included:

    • (Fluke TL71) Silicone Test Leads
    • Probe holders
    • (2) (Fluke AC72) Alligator Clips
    • (4) AA batteries (installed)
    • CD-ROM (user's manual and techinical notes)
    • Operator's guide
    Supplemental Material:

    • Registration Card
    • Cal Practices Document
    • CD-ROM Users' Manual (16 languages)
    • Getting Started Manual
    • Calibration Certification Sheet
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    • Extremely fast readings
    • True RMS AC + DC measurements
    • 0.025% basic DC accuracy
    • 50,000-count primary display for high resolution measurement readings
    • 100 kHz ac bandwidth opens the possibilities of modern applications not possible with less capable DMMs
    • Ergonomic high-impact overmolded case
    • Dual display with bargraph and two-level backlight
    • Internal memory allows for stand alone logging of measurement changes (up to 3 days) identifying stable and unstable periods with a real-time stamp.
    • Min/max/average timestamped with a real time clock and 250 µs Fast Min-Max for enhanced troubleshooting 
    • Temperature measurements in °C and °F (optional k-type probe) -200°C to +1350°C
    • Enhanced ranges, such as dc voltage measurements down to 10 µV, and capacitance up to 50,000 µF
    • Frequency, capacitance, duty cycle & pulse width measurements
    • Resistance, conductance, continuity and diode measurements
    • Temperature and dBV/dBm with selectable reference
    • PC interface for data exchange and closed case calibration
    • Battery and fuse access without breaking calibration seal
    • EN 61010-1 (IEC 1010-1) CAT III 1000V /CAT IV 600V
    • Lifetime warranty
    Specifications
    Voltage DC
    Accuracy*± (0.025%+5)
    Max. Resolution1 µV
    Maximum1000 V
    Voltage AC
    Accuracy*± (0.4%+40)
    Max. Resolution1 µV
    Maximum1000 V
    Current DC
    Accuracy*± (0.15%+2)
    Max. Resolution0.01 µA
    Maximum10 A
    Current AC
    Accuracy*± (0.75%+5)
    Max. Resolution0.01 µA
    Maximum10 A
    Resistance
    Accuracy*± (0.05%+2)
    Max. Resolution0.01 Ω
    Maximum500 MΩ
    Capacitance
    Accuracy*± (1.0%+5)
    Max. Resolution1 pF
    Maximum50,000 µF
    Frequency
    Accuracy*± (0.005%+1)
    Max. Resolution0.01 Hz
    Maximum1 MHz
    Temperature
    Accuracy*± (1.0%+1°C)
    Max. Resolution0.1°C
    Range-200°C to 1350°C
    Conductance
    Accuracy*± (1%+10)
    Max. Resolution0.01 nS
    Maximum500 nS
    dBm and dBV
    Accuracy*± 0.1 dB
    Max. Resolution0.01 dB
    Range-52 to 60 dB
    Note
    *Accuracies are best accuracies for each function

    Environmental Specifications
    Operating temperature

    		-20 °C to +55 °C
    Storage temperature

    		-40 °C to +60 °C
    Humidity (Without Condensation)

    		0% to 90% (0 °C - 35 °C)

    		0% to 70% (35 °C - 55 °C)

    Safety Specifications
    Overvoltage category

    		EN 61010-1 to 1000 V CAT III.

    		EN 61010-1 to 600 V CAT IV.
    Agency Approvals

    		CSA, UL, TÜV, VDE Pending

    Mechanical & General Specifications
    Size

    		203 x 100 x 50 mm
    Weight

    		545 g
    Warranty

    		Lifetime
    Battery life
    Alkaline:~72 hours typical, without backlight


    Optional: Fluke FVF-SC2 FlukeView Forms Software with cable.

    Product brochures

    Fluke 187 and 189 Digital Multimeter Datasheet

    Case studies

    Control and Motor Drive Testing on a Bascule-type Railroad Drawbridge
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    Sound engineer keeps symphony hall in tune

    Product training

    Test lab in your toolbox

    Safety

    Fluke Digital Multimeters - 10 Dumb Things Smart People Do When Testing Electricity Application Note
    Fluke Multimeters - ABCs of Multimeter Safety Multimeter Safety and You Application Note
    Fluke Multimeters - Anatomy of a High Quality Meter Application Note

    Technical training

    Fluke Current Clamp Meters - Why True RMS Non-Linear Loads Need A True RMS Current Clamp for Accurate Readings Application Note
    Fluke Multimeters - Detecting Intermittents Application Note
    Fluke Precision Multimeters - Understanding Specifications for Precision Multimeters Application Note
    Low ohms measurements you can trust
    PART ONE of a predictive maintenace series
    PART TWO of a predictive maintenance series
    Why calibrate test equipment

    Troubleshooting hints & tips

    Fluke Digital Multimeters - For This AV Engineer Appearances are Not Deceiving Application Note
    Fluke Multimeters - Troubleshooting Fossil Fuel Heating Equipment Applicate Note
    Test tools and troubleshooting electric motors

    Product manuals

    FE 187 & 189 Users Manual

    Virtual demos

    Fluke 180 Digital Multimeter Series Demo
    No user reviews available.
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    Fluke C550 Premium Tool Bag $83.95
    Fluke C43 Soft Carrying Case $65.95
    Fluke C20 Hard Case $53.95
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    Fluke C1600 Meter and Accessories Gear Box $51.95
    Fluke C100 Hard Sided Carrying Case $47.95
    Current Probes
    Name Price Quantity
    Fluke i410 AC/DC Current Clamp $215.95
    Fluke i400 AC Current Clamp $137.95
    Fluke i2000 flex AC Current Clamp $329.95
    Fluke i1010 AC/DC Current Clamp $350.95
    Fluke i3000s AC Current Clamp $554.95
    Fluke i200s AC Current Clamp $212.95
    Fluke i30s AC/DC Current Clamp $557.95
    Fluke i400S AC Current Clamp $245.95
    Fluke i3000s Flex-24 Flexible AC Current Probe, 24" length $461.95
    Fluke i30 AC/DC Current Clamp $419.95
    Fluke 80i-600A AC Current Probe $163.75
    Fluke i3000s Flex-36 AC Current Clamp, 36" length $557.95
    Fluke i200 AC Current Clamp $137.95
    Fluke i1000s AC Current Clamp $500.95
    Fiber Optics
    Name Price Quantity
    Fluke FOM - Fiber Optic Meter $473.95
    Lighting
    Name Price Quantity
    Fluke L200 Probe Light $23.95
    Fluke LVD1 Volt Light $23.95
    Maintenance
    Name Price Quantity
    Fluke MC6 Fluke MeterCleaner Wipes $15.95
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    Miscellaneous
    Name Price Quantity
    Fluke CO-210 Carbon Monoxide Probe $249.00
    Mounting
    Name Price Quantity
    Fluke TPAK (ToolPak) Meter Hanging Kit $37.95
    Fluke LockPak $24.98
    Power
    Name Price Quantity
    Fluke BP189 High Capacity Battery Pack $51.95
    Pressure Modules
    Name Price Quantity
    Fluke PV350 Pressure Vacuum Module $395.95
    Software
    Name Price Quantity
    Fluke FlukeView Forms Software with cable (FVF-SC2) $209.95
    Temperature
    Name Price Quantity
    Fluke 80BK-A Integrated DMM Temperature Probe $35.95
    Fluke 80PK-1 Bead Probe $27.95
    Fluke 80PK-EXT Extension Wire Kit $47.95
    Fluke 80AK-A Thermocouple Adapter $17.95
    Fluke 80CK-M type K Male Mini-Connectors $23.95
    Fluke 80T-150U Universal Temperature Probe $212.95
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    Test Leads
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    Fluke TL75 Hard Point Test Lead Set $19.95
    Fluke L215 SureGrip Kit with Probe Light and Probe Extender $79.95
    Fluke L210 Probe Light Kit $35.95
    Fluke TL224 SureGrip Silicone Insulated Test Leads $23.95
    Fluke TL71 Premum DMM Test Lead Set $22.95
    Fluke TP80 Electronic Test Probe Set $29.95
    Fluke TL223 Suregrip Electrical Test Lead Set $65.95
    Fluke TLK289 - Industrial Master Test Lead Set $131.95
    Fluke TP4 Slim Reach Test Probe Set $15.95
    Fluke TL81A Deluxe Electronic Test Lead Set $128.95
    Fluke TP74 Lantern Tip Test Probe Set $15.95
    Fluke TL225 SureGrip Stray Voltage Adapter Test Lead Kit $95.95
    Fluke TP 38 Slim Reach Test Probe Set $15.95
    Fluke TP920 Test Probe Adapter Kit $33.95
    Fluke 80K-40 High Voltage Probe $188.95
    Fluke TP2 Slim Reach Test Probe Set $15.95
    Fluke TL220 Suregrip Industrial Test Lead Set $65.95
    Fluke TL28A Automotive Test Lead Set $41.95
    Fluke TL935 Patch Cord Kit $39.95
    Fluke TL26A 60 in. Telecom 5-Way Test Lead Set $47.95
    Fluke TL932 Patch Cord Set 36" (90 cm) $15.95
    Fluke TLK-220 US SureGrip Industrial Test Lead $119.95
    Fluke 85RF High Frequency Probe $212.95
    Fluke TL40 Retractable Tip Test Lead Set $37.95
    Fluke TL960 Micro-Hook Test Lead Set $25.95
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    Fluke TL930 Patch Cord Set (60 cm) $14.95
    Fluke TL940 Mini-Hook Test Lead Set $20.95
    Fluke TL221 Suregrip Silicone Test Lead Extension Kit $23.95
    Fluke TP912 Replacement Tips for TL910 $25.95
    Fluke 80K-15 High Voltage Probe $209.95
    Fluke AC120 Alligator Clips $31.95
    Fluke 80K-6 KV High Voltage Probe $107.95
    Fluke TL238 Test Lead Set for High Energy Environment $63.95
    Fluke TLK291 fused test probe set $65.95
    Fluke TP220 SureGrip Industrial Test Probes $15.95
    Fluke TL76 All-in-one Test Lead Set $27.95
    Fluke TL80A Basic Electronic Test Lead Set $59.95
    Fluke TL970 Hook and Pincer Kit $75.95
    Fluke TL950 Mini-Pincer Test Lead Set $35.95
    Fluke TLK225 SureGrip Master Accessory Kit $128.95

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