Features
Product overview: Fluke 87V MAX True-rms Digital Multimeter
The 87V MAX contains all the trusted features of the most popular DMM used today, the Fluke 87V, plus much more.
Withstands drops up to 4-meters (13 feet)
Fluke’s most rugged digital multimeter. The 87V MAX is built with an industrial strength case and a removable holster. The holster doubles as a test probe holder for one-handed operation.
IP67 rated
Fully waterproof and dust proof, to work reliably in all the places that you need to work.
Withstands heat and cold
The meter has an extended operating temperature range of -40 °C (for up to 20 minutes) to +55 °C.
Other product highlights
- True-rms ac voltage and current for accurate measurements on non-linear signals
- Measure up to 1000 V ac and dc
- Measure up to 10 A (20 A for 30 seconds)
- Frequency to 200 kHz
- Built-in thermometer conveniently allows you to take temperature readings without having to carry a separate instrument
- Min/Max/Average recording, plus 250 μs Peak min-max to capture variations automatically
- Unique function for accurate voltage and frequency measurements on variable frequency motor drives (VFDs) and other electrically noisy equipment
- Large display digits, 2-level bright white backlight and backlit keypad buttons for increased visibility
- Hi resolution 19,999 count display mode
- Long battery life (800 hours)
Comparison – 87V MAX and 87V
|
87V MAX |
87 V |
IP Rating |
IP 67 |
IP 30 |
Battery life |
800 hours |
400 hours |
Drop test |
4 meters |
3 meters |
Backlit keypad |
Yes |
No |
TwistGuard™ test leads |
Yes |
No |
True-rms readings |
ac |
ac |
Basic dc accuracy |
0.05% |
0.05% |
Voltage ac/dc |
1000 V |
1000 V |
Current ac/dc |
10 A |
10 A |
Resistance |
50 MΩ |
50 MΩ |
EN61010-1 CAT III |
1000 V |
1000 V |
EN61010-1 CAT IV |
600 V |
600 V |
Warranty (years) |
Limited lifetime |
Limited lifetime |
What's Included?
- TL175 TwistGuard® test leads
- AC175 Alligator clips
- 80BK-A temperature probe
- Removable holster with test lead storage
- Three AA batteries (installed)
Specifications
Electrical Specifications |
DC Voltage |
Range |
0.1 mV to 1000 V |
Accuracy |
±(0.05% + 1) |
Maximum resolution |
0.1 mV |
AC Voltage |
Range |
0.1 mV to 1000 V |
Accuracy |
±(0.7% + 4) true-rms |
AC bandwidth |
20 kHz with low pass filter; 3 dB @ 1 kHz |
Maximum resolution |
0.1 mV |
DC Current |
Range |
0.1 μA to 10 A
(20 A for 30 seconds maximum) |
Amps accuracy |
±(0.2% + 2) |
Maximum resolution |
0.1 µA |
AC Current |
Range |
0.1 μA to 10 A
(20 A for 30 seconds maximum) |
Amps accuracy |
±(1.0% + 2) true-rms |
Maximum resolution |
0.1 µA |
Resistance |
Range |
0.1 Ω to 50 MΩ |
Accuracy |
±(0.2% + 1) |
Maximum resolution |
0.1 Ω |
Capacitance |
Range |
0.01 nF to 9999 μF |
Accuracy |
±(1% + 2) |
Maximum resolution |
0.01 nF |
Frequency |
Range |
0.5 Hz to 199.99 kHz |
Accuracy |
±(0.005% + 1) |
Maximum resolution |
0.01 Hz |
Duty cycle |
Maximum duty cycle |
99.9% |
Accuracy |
±(0.2% per kHz + 0.1%) |
Maximum resolution |
0.1% |
Temperature measurement range |
–200.0 °C to 1090 °C
–328.0 °F to 1994.0 °F
excluding probe |
80 BK temperature probe |
–40.0 °C to 260 °C, ± 2.2 °C or 2% whichever is greater
–40.0 °F to 500 °F, ± 4.0 °F or 2% whichever is greater |
Conductance |
Maximum conductance |
60.00 nS |
Accuracy |
±(1.0% + 10) |
Maximum resolution |
0.01 nS |
Diode test |
Range |
2 V |
Resolution |
0.001V |
Accuracy |
±(1% + 1) |
Diagnostics and data storage |
Peak Min/Max |
250 μS |
Min/Max/Avg |
Yes |
Reading hold/Auto (Touch) Hold |
Yes |
Relative reference |
Yes |
Display |
Digital |
6000 counts updates 4/second
19,999 counts in high–resolution mode |
Analog bar graph |
32 segments, updates 40/second |
Backlight |
Two level |
Low pass filter (VFD measurements) |
Yes |
Input Alert™ |
Yes |
Safety Specifications |
Safety rating |
IEC61010-1: Pollution Degree 2
IEC 61010-2-033: CAT IV 600 V, CAT III 1000 V |
Agency approvals |
CE, CSA |
Mechanical and General Specifications |
IP rating |
IEC 60529: IP67 |
Power |
Three AA batteries. 800 hours typical, without backlight |
Size |
6.0 x 10.1 x 21.5 cm (with holster) |
Weight |
698.5 g (with holster) |
Warranty |
Limited lifetime |
Environmental Specifications |
Operating temperature |
-15 °C to 55 °C, to -40 °C for 20 minutes when taken from 20 °C |
Storage temperature |
-40 °C to + 60 °C |
Humidity (without condensation) |
0% – 90% (0 °C – 35 °C)
0% – 70% (35 °C – 55 °C) |
Operating altitude |
2000 m |