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Table of Contents
Title Page
Warning. Read before using the Meter:................................................................................. ii
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
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