Fluke 87-5 Industrial True RMS Multimeter
The Fluke 87V Industrial Multimeter provides the resolution and accuracy to efficiently troubleshoot motor drives, plant automation, power distribution, and electromechanical equipment - even in loud, high-energy, and high-altitude locations. The 87V is designed so you can work more efficiently. Easy-access door for fast battery changes without breaking the calibration seal Analog bar graph for fast changing or unstable signals Large digit display with bright, two-level backlight for easier reading in low light Touch Hold keeps readings on display even after removing probes The 87V lets you identify complex electrical problems fast. It supports accurate measurements on VFDs using a low-pass filter. The meter also captures intermittents as fast as 250 's using Peak Capture. High-frequency, high-energy noise generated by large drive systems is blocked from your Measurements with specially designed shielding. Built to highest safety standards All the inputs in the 87V are updated to the third edition of the EN 61010-1 to CAT III 1000 V and CAT IV 600 V. The meter is designed to withstand spikes of more than 8000 V. You also benefit from an audible Input Alert warning if the test leads are placed in the incorrect input jacks for the measurement being made. Removable holster with built in test lead and probe storage for convenience The 87V has a removeable holster that also holds a test probe during testing for easier viewing. Relative mode lets you remove test lead resistance, improving accuracy of low-resistance measurements. To make your life even easier, the 87V fits into an optional magnetic hanger for easy set-up and viewing while freeing your hands for other tasks.
The Fluke 87V Industrial Multimeter provides the resolution and accuracy to efficiently troubleshoot motor drives, plant automation, power distribution, and electromechanical equipment - even in loud, high-energy, and high-altitude locations. The 87V is designed so you can work more efficiently. Easy-access door for fast battery changes without breaking the calibration seal Analog bar graph for fast changing or unstable signals Large digit display with bright, two-level backlight for easier reading in low light Touch Hold keeps readings on display even after removing probes The 87V lets you identify complex electrical problems fast. It supports accurate measurements on VFDs using a low-pass filter. The meter also captures intermittents as fast as 250 's using Peak Capture. High-frequency, high-energy noise generated by large drive systems is blocked from your Measurements with specially designed shielding. Built to highest safety standards All the inputs in the 87V are updated to the third edition of the EN 61010-1 to CAT III 1000 V and CAT IV 600 V. The meter is designed to withstand spikes of more than 8000 V. You also benefit from an audible Input Alert warning if the test leads are placed in the incorrect input jacks for the measurement being made. Removable holster with built in test lead and probe storage for convenience The 87V has a removeable holster that also holds a test probe during testing for easier viewing. Relative mode lets you remove test lead resistance, improving accuracy of low-resistance measurements. To make your life even easier, the 87V fits into an optional magnetic hanger for easy set-up and viewing while freeing your hands for other tasks.
The Fluke 87V Industrial Multimeter provides the resolution and accuracy to efficiently troubleshoot motor drives, plant automation, power distribution, and electromechanical equipment - even in loud, high-energy, and high-altitude locations. The 87V is designed so you can work more efficiently. Easy-access door for fast battery changes without breaking the calibration seal Analog bar graph for fast changing or unstable signals Large digit display with bright, two-level backlight for easier reading in low light Touch Hold keeps readings on display even after removing probes The 87V lets you identify complex electrical problems fast. It supports accurate measurements on VFDs using a low-pass filter. The meter also captures intermittents as fast as 250 's using Peak Capture. High-frequency, high-energy noise generated by large drive systems is blocked from your Measurements with specially designed shielding. Built to highest safety standards All the inputs in the 87V are updated to the third edition of the EN 61010-1 to CAT III 1000 V and CAT IV 600 V. The meter is designed to withstand spikes of more than 8000 V. You also benefit from an audible Input Alert warning if the test leads are placed in the incorrect input jacks for the measurement being made. Removable holster with built in test lead and probe storage for convenience The 87V has a removeable holster that also holds a test probe during testing for easier viewing. Relative mode lets you remove test lead resistance, improving accuracy of low-resistance measurements. To make your life even easier, the 87V fits into an optional magnetic hanger for easy set-up and viewing while freeing your hands for other tasks.
The Fluke 87V Industrial Multimeter provides the resolution and accuracy to efficiently troubleshoot motor drives, plant automation, power distribution, and electromechanical equipment - even in loud, high-energy, and high-altitude locations. The 87V is designed so you can work more efficiently. Easy-access door for fast battery changes without breaking the calibration seal Analog bar graph for fast changing or unstable signals Large digit display with bright, two-level backlight for easier reading in low light Touch Hold keeps readings on display even after removing probes The 87V lets you identify complex electrical problems fast. It supports accurate measurements on VFDs using a low-pass filter. The meter also captures intermittents as fast as 250 's using Peak Capture. High-frequency, high-energy noise generated by large drive systems is blocked from your Measurements with specially designed shielding. Built to highest safety standards All the inputs in the 87V are updated to the third edition of the EN 61010-1 to CAT III 1000 V and CAT IV 600 V. The meter is designed to withstand spikes of more than 8000 V. You also benefit from an audible Input Alert warning if the test leads are placed in the incorrect input jacks for the measurement being made. Removable holster with built in test lead and probe storage for convenience The 87V has a removeable holster that also holds a test probe during testing for easier viewing. Relative mode lets you remove test lead resistance, improving accuracy of low-resistance measurements. To make your life even easier, the 87V fits into an optional magnetic hanger for easy set-up and viewing while freeing your hands for other tasks.
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87V has the standard Fluke quality. High accuracy and well established reputation as a testing tool. Buy once, and keep it for ever -- hopefully.However, as a small nit, the rear (yellow) plastic flap was a little uneven surface, perhaps a manufacturing issue -- would expect better QC from Fluke. Fluke should package this product better. This is an expensive unit, and it is almost packed like a 25 dollar unit!Buying online from Lowes was a pleasure, and a breeze. Shipping was very quick.
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I have purchased my first Fluke multimeter in 2016 which is Fluke 87-V and I am really happy with my purchase. This DMM is excellent feature rich and I use its most of the features. I have purchased it for my workbench for my electronics repair work. This multimeter is absolutely accurate and reliable for serious electronics engineers and repair technicians. I have repaired lots of complicated electronics equipments using this DMM. I've found that all over the world reputated industrial electronics repair companies using this 87-V model for their high tech electronics labs and workstations. I have found that diode test voltages of this DMM is very sufficient for all types of IGBT modules or single IGBT, MOSFET and other Transistors and Diode testing. Nanosiemense ... MoreI have purchased my first Fluke multimeter in 2016 which is Fluke 87-V and I am really happy with my purchase. This DMM is excellent feature rich and I use its most of the features. I have purchased it for my workbench for my electronics repair work. This multimeter is absolutely accurate and reliable for serious electronics engineers and repair technicians. I have repaired lots of complicated electronics equipments using this DMM. I've found that all over the world reputated industrial electronics repair companies using this 87-V model for their high tech electronics labs and workstations. I have found that diode test voltages of this DMM is very sufficient for all types of IGBT modules or single IGBT, MOSFET and other Transistors and Diode testing. Nanosiemense Conductance function also I use most for checking of components leakage test. And I'm really happy that this function is very useful for checking Diode, Transistors, FET, Mosfet and other semiconductors leakage resistance test. However I didn't find any video on internet for this useful feature but mentioned in user manual of this DMM model. I have found that I can test shorted component in circuit rail with the help of mV scale and external power supply hookup to shorted rail. Other all features and functions are also very accurate and useful as well in this DMM. Hidden features of this DMM also really useful specially 2 REL function where I can easily monitor the offset values of any specific measurement for example; if checking any voltage drifting in higher or lower range (offset value) I can simply press relative button and meter display shows 0 and once measurement starts it will show any drifting value positive side or negative side from that values. I use this function in resistance measurement mode also for testing variable resistors like volume or pot for any jumps or intermittent skipping in viper terminal of them. Min/Max/Avg mode also great and accurate also useful for recording measurements over time. All and all this multimeter is awesome and preferable for all of those who are troubleshooting and repairing delicate electronics equipments. I have purchased Fluke 117 and Fluke 325 Clamp meter also after satisfied with Fluke performance.
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I'm using this meter for electronics repair and love it! It's very accurate and has a nice loud continuity tone. And the tone isn't annoying either. However, there are a couple small grips I have. Including a safety manual instead of a user manual is not smart at all. Why not include the user manual and leave it up to the user to download the safety manual if they want? I'm honestly baffled by that choice... How do I get a printed manual? The 2nd gripe I have are the test leads. The price you pay I would have expected much better! They look and feel like a cheap pair of Chinese test leads. On top of that, why are the lead wires hard plastic instead of soft silicone? What year is this again? And when you use these test leads in the cold they become more rigid and ... MoreI'm using this meter for electronics repair and love it! It's very accurate and has a nice loud continuity tone. And the tone isn't annoying either. However, there are a couple small grips I have. Including a safety manual instead of a user manual is not smart at all. Why not include the user manual and leave it up to the user to download the safety manual if they want? I'm honestly baffled by that choice... How do I get a printed manual? The 2nd gripe I have are the test leads. The price you pay I would have expected much better! They look and feel like a cheap pair of Chinese test leads. On top of that, why are the lead wires hard plastic instead of soft silicone? What year is this again? And when you use these test leads in the cold they become more rigid and hard to work with. Do yourself a favor and keep the leads in th box and buy a nice pair of probe master leads. Other than those 2 downfalls, I love the meter and is exactly what I wanted.
| Maximum Voltage | 1000V |
| Accuracy | ±(0.1%+1) |
| Maximum Resolution | 100 ÎĽV |
| AC Bandwidth | 5kHz *with low pass filter; 3db @ 1kHz |
| Maximum Amps | 10A |
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87V has the standard Fluke quality. High accuracy and well established reputation as a testing tool. Buy once, and keep it for ever -- hopefully.However, as a small nit, the rear (yellow) plastic flap was a little uneven surface, perhaps a manufacturing issue -- would expect better QC from Fluke. Fluke should package this product better. This is an expensive unit, and it is almost packed like a 25 dollar unit!Buying online from Lowes was a pleasure, and a breeze. Shipping was very quick.
I have purchased my first Fluke multimeter in 2016 which is Fluke 87-V and I am really happy with my purchase. This DMM is excellent feature rich and I use its most of the features. I have purchased it for my workbench for my electronics repair work. This multimeter is absolutely accurate and reliable for serious electronics engineers and repair technicians. I have repaired lots of complicated electronics equipments using this DMM. I've found that all over the world reputated industrial electronics repair companies using this 87-V model for their high tech electronics labs and workstations. I have found that diode test voltages of this DMM is very sufficient for all types of IGBT modules or single IGBT, MOSFET and other Transistors and Diode testing. Nanosiemense ... MoreI have purchased my first Fluke multimeter in 2016 which is Fluke 87-V and I am really happy with my purchase. This DMM is excellent feature rich and I use its most of the features. I have purchased it for my workbench for my electronics repair work. This multimeter is absolutely accurate and reliable for serious electronics engineers and repair technicians. I have repaired lots of complicated electronics equipments using this DMM. I've found that all over the world reputated industrial electronics repair companies using this 87-V model for their high tech electronics labs and workstations. I have found that diode test voltages of this DMM is very sufficient for all types of IGBT modules or single IGBT, MOSFET and other Transistors and Diode testing. Nanosiemense Conductance function also I use most for checking of components leakage test. And I'm really happy that this function is very useful for checking Diode, Transistors, FET, Mosfet and other semiconductors leakage resistance test. However I didn't find any video on internet for this useful feature but mentioned in user manual of this DMM model. I have found that I can test shorted component in circuit rail with the help of mV scale and external power supply hookup to shorted rail. Other all features and functions are also very accurate and useful as well in this DMM. Hidden features of this DMM also really useful specially 2 REL function where I can easily monitor the offset values of any specific measurement for example; if checking any voltage drifting in higher or lower range (offset value) I can simply press relative button and meter display shows 0 and once measurement starts it will show any drifting value positive side or negative side from that values. I use this function in resistance measurement mode also for testing variable resistors like volume or pot for any jumps or intermittent skipping in viper terminal of them. Min/Max/Avg mode also great and accurate also useful for recording measurements over time. All and all this multimeter is awesome and preferable for all of those who are troubleshooting and repairing delicate electronics equipments. I have purchased Fluke 117 and Fluke 325 Clamp meter also after satisfied with Fluke performance.
I'm using this meter for electronics repair and love it! It's very accurate and has a nice loud continuity tone. And the tone isn't annoying either. However, there are a couple small grips I have. Including a safety manual instead of a user manual is not smart at all. Why not include the user manual and leave it up to the user to download the safety manual if they want? I'm honestly baffled by that choice... How do I get a printed manual? The 2nd gripe I have are the test leads. The price you pay I would have expected much better! They look and feel like a cheap pair of Chinese test leads. On top of that, why are the lead wires hard plastic instead of soft silicone? What year is this again? And when you use these test leads in the cold they become more rigid and ... MoreI'm using this meter for electronics repair and love it! It's very accurate and has a nice loud continuity tone. And the tone isn't annoying either. However, there are a couple small grips I have. Including a safety manual instead of a user manual is not smart at all. Why not include the user manual and leave it up to the user to download the safety manual if they want? I'm honestly baffled by that choice... How do I get a printed manual? The 2nd gripe I have are the test leads. The price you pay I would have expected much better! They look and feel like a cheap pair of Chinese test leads. On top of that, why are the lead wires hard plastic instead of soft silicone? What year is this again? And when you use these test leads in the cold they become more rigid and hard to work with. Do yourself a favor and keep the leads in th box and buy a nice pair of probe master leads. Other than those 2 downfalls, I love the meter and is exactly what I wanted.
I have used the 87v with electronic devices for a few years, and it's fantastic. The other (newer) models with more features are too big, and the display is not as readable. The 87v is _AMAZING_ in these aspects. It is accurate, rated for a range of voltages, and with the backlight on, I can read the display from 12+ feet away. It lasts for years too, and is widely used by a lot of people.If you're planning on using this for digital electronics, like microcontrollers, it should satisfy most of your portable hand-held needs. It's definitely my go-to device. The accuracy is perfect for everything that I would not want an oscilloscope for. If I'm checking voltages, resistance, and capacitance (I honestly almost never check current), the tolerance of the 87v is ... MoreI have used the 87v with electronic devices for a few years, and it's fantastic. The other (newer) models with more features are too big, and the display is not as readable. The 87v is _AMAZING_ in these aspects. It is accurate, rated for a range of voltages, and with the backlight on, I can read the display from 12+ feet away. It lasts for years too, and is widely used by a lot of people.If you're planning on using this for digital electronics, like microcontrollers, it should satisfy most of your portable hand-held needs. It's definitely my go-to device. The accuracy is perfect for everything that I would not want an oscilloscope for. If I'm checking voltages, resistance, and capacitance (I honestly almost never check current), the tolerance of the 87v is perfect. I've wanted a great hand-held oscilloscope, but I haven't found one that I like, so the choices are between a hand-held tool that's not great at anything, or the 87v which is a fantastic multimeter and a second bench-top scope. I also prefer it over a cheaper multimeter because I know that the 87v will be accurate, so I'm not wasting my time on a bad tool.If you're coming from cheaper multimeters, one nice feature about it is that it automatically adjusts voltage for you. That means you can check out the voltage of a 1.2v 5mA reference, and then move the power clip to a 24v 5A power supply, and it won't blow a fuse like the cheaper ones. I have heard stories about some places giving students or techs low cost multimeters, and having them blow a fuse because they didn't use the right voltage settings. It still has fuses that blow for incorrect amperage (or too much though), which you definitely want too!It's also a safe tool to use. It has two fuses, one 400mA and one 10A, and they will blow if you put too much in. I've done some work on high current devices, and decided to test the multimeter before killing myself using it on a 32A circuit. Power was off (this cannot do 32A measure, it's only rated up to 10A), but I wanted to make sure that if for some reason the current was on, the meter would blow a fuse and not blow up. The meter blew a fuse as expected. Worked fine on replacement. I also got a cheap $20 multimeter to compare and that exploded.The construction is also sturdy and reliable. It's got a nice feel, it's not too heavy, and I can hold it in one hand, or flip the stand up. There's a nice rubber shell that provides a lot of safety if dropped, and it's raised above the screen so the screen won't impact a floor first. A lot of people have dropped these, and they are still completely fine. They last for many years... like a decade or more.The price-point on Home Essentials Direct is also fantastic. These multimeters regularly go for $400-$500, so seeing it from $350-$400 is a great deal. Even if it were not on sale, I'd still pay the top price for it. I've used a ton of multimeters, and this is always the one that I go to first.
The multi-meter appears to be in good working order. I tested most of the meter's functions and could find no problems. I have used a Fluke 87 for many years, and it is a very good meter. The meter that I received does appear to be new. However, it is not really possible to say whether the box was opened or unopened, as there is no seal on the box. I could find no indication that there had ever been a seal on the box. Perhaps the advertising label should indicate that.
Pros:- Fluke 87v rocks.- Whether you are an HVAC professional, an electrician or a non-casual electronics hobbyist, this is one of the best feature rich multimeters you can get.- Outstanding quality- Super fast response rates (compared it with 3 other non-Fluke MMs)- Highly accurate (even without a NIST certificate)- Like the bar graph which gives it the analog touch when it comes to measuring and viewing non-stable voltages.- Frequency measurement up to 200 kHz- It is indeed a True RMS across the full spectrum of frequencies that it is designed to operate. This is something I have seen other MMs claiming to be TRMS fail (yes Klein)- It comes with a Lifetime warranty.- At $400 it is hard to beat the price at Lowes.Cons:- At $400, Flukes are ... MorePros:- Fluke 87v rocks.- Whether you are an HVAC professional, an electrician or a non-casual electronics hobbyist, this is one of the best feature rich multimeters you can get.- Outstanding quality- Super fast response rates (compared it with 3 other non-Fluke MMs)- Highly accurate (even without a NIST certificate)- Like the bar graph which gives it the analog touch when it comes to measuring and viewing non-stable voltages.- Frequency measurement up to 200 kHz- It is indeed a True RMS across the full spectrum of frequencies that it is designed to operate. This is something I have seen other MMs claiming to be TRMS fail (yes Klein)- It comes with a Lifetime warranty.- At $400 it is hard to beat the price at Lowes.Cons:- At $400, Flukes are definitely pricey.- If you are looking for some occasional hobby work and can withstand higher tolerances then look for a cheaper one instead.- This is no longer Made in the USA. Rather it is Assembled in the USA with global components. So why such a high price.- Lacks an NCVT. For the size there is enough real estate to add that in. This is a basic feature that is available even in the cheap $25 multimeters these days.- Uses a 9V battery instead of 3AAA batteries that the 87V Max uses and gives only 1/2 that battery life (rated 400 hours compared to 800 hours for 87v Max)- For the price and the higher margins that Fluke maintains on this line of product, it would have been great to include a simple storage case, a magnetic hanger and better quality leads.
My new 87V feels heavy - substantial. It is very solid with strong, positive dial feedback when it is turned between ranges. It also autoranges quite quickly. I will be turning 50 in a couple of months and the dual level backlight brightness and bolder digits are great for my bifocal requiring eyes. The 87V also adds a tremendous amount of features over my trusty 'ol 29 Series II (features which I will likely never use.) This meter was a purchase to upgrade my Fluke 29 Series II that I purchased while in school back in 1994. It still looks and functions as new. It is still perfectly well within its tolerance limits, even after nearly 28 years and no calibrations. That's right - it has never even needed a calibration! Whether you need a rugged, precise meter that ... MoreMy new 87V feels heavy - substantial. It is very solid with strong, positive dial feedback when it is turned between ranges. It also autoranges quite quickly. I will be turning 50 in a couple of months and the dual level backlight brightness and bolder digits are great for my bifocal requiring eyes. The 87V also adds a tremendous amount of features over my trusty 'ol 29 Series II (features which I will likely never use.) This meter was a purchase to upgrade my Fluke 29 Series II that I purchased while in school back in 1994. It still looks and functions as new. It is still perfectly well within its tolerance limits, even after nearly 28 years and no calibrations. That's right - it has never even needed a calibration! Whether you need a rugged, precise meter that will hold out in the field for rough high energy applications, a DC electronics "Bench Queen" like mine will be used, or anything in between, you won't go wrong with the 87V. The Fluke name speaks for itself around the globe and for good reason.
The Fluke 87V is the Digital MultiMeter that all others try to out do. Some have more digits, more features or lower price BUT they just cant match the Fluke 87Vs safety, quality of design, durability or practical usability. Did I forget to mention its consistent accuracy? This is the ONLY DMM that youd want to leave to your children!
You can’t go wrong with a Fluke. Within the brand, you can’t go wrong with 87V, Fluke’s bestseller. It’s safe, rugged, accurate and the calibration seems to last forever. I’m using it for electronics projects.Things I like:1. Wide AC bandwith - up to 20,000 Hz (this makes it usable for audio projects). Most other multimeters (including most other Flukes) are capped at 1000 Hz, at best.2. “Smart” precision: 6000 counts for regular measurements, switchable to 20,000 counts, with a (loong…) push of a button, when higher precision is needed. When powered on, it defaults to 6000 counts, hiding the extra-digit that only creates confusion when not need it (which is most of the times for the most of us) – brilliant!3. Fast. When it displays a measurement, that’s the ... MoreYou can’t go wrong with a Fluke. Within the brand, you can’t go wrong with 87V, Fluke’s bestseller. It’s safe, rugged, accurate and the calibration seems to last forever. I’m using it for electronics projects.Things I like:1. Wide AC bandwith - up to 20,000 Hz (this makes it usable for audio projects). Most other multimeters (including most other Flukes) are capped at 1000 Hz, at best.2. “Smart” precision: 6000 counts for regular measurements, switchable to 20,000 counts, with a (loong…) push of a button, when higher precision is needed. When powered on, it defaults to 6000 counts, hiding the extra-digit that only creates confusion when not need it (which is most of the times for the most of us) – brilliant!3. Fast. When it displays a measurement, that’s the final value. You don’t have to wait while watching changing numbers on the display, wondering if it “stabilized” or not. Gorgeous!4. Full current range - it measures uA, mA and A (AC and DC). Most other Flukes (targeted to electricians) don’t cover all these ranges.5. Brilliant auto-hold mode: can’t probe and watch the display in the same time? No problem. In “auto-hold” mode, focus on placing the probes where they should be, wait until you hear a beep (about a second or less), remove the probes then check the display – your measurement is there! Most other multimeters (including some cheaper Flukes) only have a useless “hold” function, which requires you to press the “hold” button while holding the probes in place, to keep the value on the display. Why would you need that for?!6. Great ergonomics – big rotary switch, with wide spaces between positions, clearly labeled, with markings easy to read (and hard to confuse). You only realize how important this is when you try to use a “feature rich” competitor with lots of not-really-necessary stops on the rotary dial and good looking curved surfaces that make you move your head trying to avoid odd reflections that prevent you from reading the dial. The digits on the display are easy to read, have a good height/width proportion and spacing.7. Great resell value. The only reason I bought a new Fluke 87V from Tequipment is that it doesn’t sell for that much more than a 10 year old one. Based on the number of second hand units on the market, they seem to work forever.Things I don’t like: probes. I have never been a fan of TL75, the standard (i.e. cheapest) Fluke probes. They are a bit rigid and the tips are not that sharp (for electronics work). Other than that, OK – they do the job.Sure, there are other meters better for particular jobs (including other Flukes). If you need one of those, you already know it. If you are just wondering which Fluke meter you should buy, this is the one. It does it all.Also, if you wonder whether you really need a Fluke (yes, they are pricey for the features they offer) – well, you can definitely buy cheaper from other brands (like I did before, too). Just keep in mind that you might get a less accurate one (with possibly more useless digits on the display) that might get even worse in time (drift…) and one day will either simply stop working or (worse) display wrong measurements (get two of them, to check them periodically against each other). Be careful when using them with high voltages. Or just buy this Fluke, like I did.
I recently researched several Fluke brand multi-meters because I need a quality multi-meter. The Fluke brand is the only brand I wasconsidering, its USA made, etc., quality design and parts, warranty and great reputation. I think there are other good meter brands and some of them have features I wish Fluke would consider. I suppose what I really want is a Fluke 87-6. This review is just my opinion of the 87V, as it is currently manufactured. My opinion is only about its features. I have no issue with the quality of the product. I got much of my information from Fluke's printed information, talking to Fluke reps and retailers, YouTube reviews, verified Amazon purchases, etc. The 87V has features I like, but is also missing some features I feel are very ... MoreI recently researched several Fluke brand multi-meters because I need a quality multi-meter. The Fluke brand is the only brand I wasconsidering, its USA made, etc., quality design and parts, warranty and great reputation. I think there are other good meter brands and some of them have features I wish Fluke would consider. I suppose what I really want is a Fluke 87-6. This review is just my opinion of the 87V, as it is currently manufactured. My opinion is only about its features. I have no issue with the quality of the product. I got much of my information from Fluke's printed information, talking to Fluke reps and retailers, YouTube reviews, verified Amazon purchases, etc. The 87V has features I like, but is also missing some features I feel are very important.Other Fluke models I was considering lack too many features, or have issues the 87V doesn't. So, I narrowed my choice of a meter to either this model, possibly a new Fluke model, or perhaps one of their competitors, like Agilent. I know litle about Agilent meters, but due to the lack of features I do want on the 87V, I am going to at least see what Agilent has to offer. There may also be other brands I should consider also, but I have no clue what brands those should be. As for the 87V, I don't know how to give it features it doesn't have, and that is why I will be looking at some other brands. But I'm wondering if there is any manufacturer that makes a meter with all the features, accuracy, and quality of the 87V meter, but without any of its shortcomings? Btw, I don't mean that to read as an invitation to any brand bashing.I also agree with the guy on YouTube's EEVBLOG, who said that for the high price of Fluke meters they should give you the magnet-strap.Furthermore, I say give me the magnet-strap and keep the leads, or drop the meter's price and let me pick my own accessories. This policy of Fluke's making you purchase each and every extra accessory is redundant. They give you test leads and alligator clips with a meter but they might not be the accessories you would choose -- perhaps you already have them. So, just as you must pay for accessories you do want, Fluke is forcing you to pay for accessories you don't want. You should be able to purchase this model without any leads. I'm sure that would lower the cost.FLUKE 87V, SIX GOOD FEATURES:1. The 87V has a greater diode voltage test range 2.4V test of an LED.2. A louder audible continuity signal3. Easy to read buttons.4. 41/2 digits display.5. The 9V battery gives better protection against leakage than double AA batteries (when batteries are left in a meter for extended periods of time without usage).6. It has fairly decent shockproof protection.FLUKE 87V FOUR BAD FEATURES:1. One of the worst issues with the Fluke 87V model, is that it has self tapping metal screws going into the plastic case halves that can strip the plastic half. Combining dissimilar materials almost always causes some kind of a problem, sooner or later.2. It needs more protection from rain (you cant always choose your test environment, for example, outdoor automotive or marine diagnosis).3. It needs glow in the dark buttons, that activate with the backlight "if" one chooses to turn it on (again, you cant always choose when or where you have to use a tool).4. It has no on/off button, so you can set the meter to test function, before turning the meter on (a very desirable feature, that many have an issue with)If Fluke fixed those issues, as well as, keeping the good features (some products get worse when they get revised), then I would definitely buy a 87V in a heartbeat. But that would most likely call for a new model revision, an 87 VI.Btw, sorry for any typos, misspelling, grammar errors there may be.ADDENDUM: Someone suggested that a headphone port, or a screen that flashes the word continuity could be useful, when testing for continuity in a noisy environment. That's not something I needed, but I do understand the suggestion .
| Maximum Voltage | 1000V |
| Accuracy | ±(0.1%+1) |
| Maximum Resolution | 100 ÎĽV |
| AC Bandwidth | 5kHz *with low pass filter; 3db @ 1kHz |
| Maximum Amps | 10A |
