This is my favorite meter for years. One thing to remember if you have it forgotten --> Put one probe in one of the two clamps on the back to keep the meter in the hand during the measurement. Often an unhandy solution, but sometimes very helpful if you find no other place for the meter. See it as one more alternative to the magnetic holder or the stand. When you remove the magnetic holder it is useful not trying to pull while you push the black plastic down because otherwise the yellow rubber still blocks the release. Sounds like a logical thing and happens maybe only dumb apes like me again and again ;-)
The beeper is used for more than just continuity checking, such as a short beep when pressing a button (at least on the 87V and 115 I have). Some people don't want that beeping for those other activities.
A couple more tips: When you turn the meter off, any special choice you made is cancelled. You have to reselect it again when you turn the meter back on. Also, not all of the choices are mutually exclusive - you can hold down more than one "secret feature" button upon power up and you will enable all the features for all of that you have pressed.
@@aicisha I can't guarantee it is true on all models that have both PoFF and LoFF. But I just tested my Fluke 115 and if you hold down both the yellow and the light bulb buttons on powerup, both features are enabled although the manual doesn't mention it. The Fluke 106/107 has a note confirming both features simultaneously saying, "Note: To disable both the Auto Power Off function and the Auto Backlight Off function, hold down the YELLOW button and the [lightbulb symbol] button until both PoFF and LoFF show on the display." The way that is written it suggests you could do it after the unit was already on, but on the 115 it didn't work like that and I had to hold both buttons down while turning it on and it only showed PoFF on the display although the backlight turning off was also disabled. My Fluke 87V doesn't seen to have a feature regarding the backlight as it stays on indefinitely unless I turn it off. So you may have to check how your particular model works.
You missed one secret about the 179 that Dave Jones if EEVBlog went over previously. If you take the standard probes and short them while in the temperature setting, the meter will display the internal temperature delta of the meter. This isn't specific to Fluke DMMs. It works on most.
Thank you so much! Thumbs up 👍 My fluke 179 owners manual was sparse and did not show this at all. It basically had drawn pictures in squares with no wording. Lol Thanks again. This really helps.
Thank you! I will use your videos in my classroom. Richland Community College - Engineering Technology Electrical & Instrumentation Assistant Professor
These options only work if your firmware is 2.04.X and above. Below that, the only options you have are are the LCD segmant display and firmware display. Also, silencing the beep is helpful when using 'Autohold' and you don't require the sound, not just silencing continuity.
Just found your channel! This is awesome! Keep up the good work. I love Fluke tools and learning what some of the features are without pouring over a manual in tiny letters. Also helps choose what to buy based on my needs. Cheers
The "smoothing" feature is much more than updating the screen less frequently. It is also filtering the data. From the Fluke 175/177/179 manual: " ... Dampens display fluctuations of rapidly changing inputs by digital filtering."
Digitally filtering could technically be done just by slowing the refresh of the screen. That might not be how it is done, but that is how it is done according to what Fluke's tech support told me.
No. I know you could send it to Fluke for servicing and could have them replace the screen. Youight also be able to buy and replace the screen yourself. Other than that I know as screens get older sometimes the contrast fades a bit.
I have fluke 175 and bought it second hand. I was trying to get the ampere of my adaptor. But I could get the value from the fluke. Any suggestion. Not sure if my device is broken.
Great video. Nice to know how to silence the BEEP, but in my case, I lost the BEEP. I do not know how this happened. Can any one help me? Is the beeper defective, or is it because it does not get the correct signal to get it to beep. How can I test the beeper. Just give it a DC voltage, if so, what voltage. Is ir polarity sensitive ?
Green light is old version that is USA made PCB and white light is new version that is China made PCB. I have FLUKE 179, in warranty support they change the PCB, which quality is not satisfactory, that's why i suffering. Old is gold
Thank you for these excellent and useful information Brandom, congrats! 👏🏼🙏🏼
This is my favorite meter for years. One thing to remember if you have it forgotten --> Put one probe in one of the two clamps on the back to keep the meter in the hand during the measurement. Often an unhandy solution, but sometimes very helpful if you find no other place for the meter. See it as one more alternative to the magnetic holder or the stand. When you remove the magnetic holder it is useful not trying to pull while you push the black plastic down because otherwise the yellow rubber still blocks the release. Sounds like a logical thing and happens maybe only dumb apes like me again and again ;-)
See my video today. You inspired it.
‘If you read the manual, who does that?’ 🤣 Got me! 😉 Great video, did not know these features.
Good explain.
The beeper is used for more than just continuity checking, such as a short beep when pressing a button (at least on the 87V and 115 I have). Some people don't want that beeping for those other activities.
A couple more tips: When you turn the meter off, any special choice you made is cancelled. You have to reselect it again when you turn the meter back on. Also, not all of the choices are mutually exclusive - you can hold down more than one "secret feature" button upon power up and you will enable all the features for all of that you have pressed.
Good insight! Love the feedback keep it coming
really? so you can do "Poff" and "Loff" at the same time, not just only one?
@@aicisha I can't guarantee it is true on all models that have both PoFF and LoFF. But I just tested my Fluke 115 and if you hold down both the yellow and the light bulb buttons on powerup, both features are enabled although the manual doesn't mention it. The Fluke 106/107 has a note confirming both features simultaneously saying, "Note: To disable both the Auto Power Off function and the Auto Backlight Off function, hold down the YELLOW button and the [lightbulb symbol] button until both PoFF and LoFF show on the display." The way that is written it suggests you could do it after the unit was already on, but on the 115 it didn't work like that and I had to hold both buttons down while turning it on and it only showed PoFF on the display although the backlight turning off was also disabled. My Fluke 87V doesn't seen to have a feature regarding the backlight as it stays on indefinitely unless I turn it off. So you may have to check how your particular model works.
That is exactley what I was going to ask, thank you!
You missed one secret about the 179 that Dave Jones if EEVBlog went over previously. If you take the standard probes and short them while in the temperature setting, the meter will display the internal temperature delta of the meter. This isn't specific to Fluke DMMs. It works on most.
Thank you so much! Thumbs up 👍 My fluke 179 owners manual was sparse and did not show this at all. It basically had drawn pictures in squares with no wording. Lol Thanks again. This really helps.
Thank you! I will use your videos in my classroom. Richland Community College - Engineering Technology Electrical & Instrumentation Assistant Professor
These options only work if your firmware is 2.04.X and above. Below that, the only options you have are are the LCD segmant display and firmware display. Also, silencing the beep is helpful when using 'Autohold' and you don't require the sound, not just silencing continuity.
I got you! thank you for the help
Excellent info, Thanks for sharing these helpful tips. I love all of my Fluke test equipment. Stay safe.
I just see today your Video. It is really helpful as far as I am also a 179 user. Thank you.
The light on was worth the whole video for me. 🙏
Just found your channel! This is awesome! Keep up the good work. I love Fluke tools and learning what some of the features are without pouring over a manual in tiny letters. Also helps choose what to buy based on my needs. Cheers
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The "smoothing" feature is much more than updating the screen less frequently. It is also filtering the data. From the Fluke 175/177/179 manual: " ... Dampens display fluctuations of rapidly changing inputs by digital filtering."
Digitally filtering could technically be done just by slowing the refresh of the screen. That might not be how it is done, but that is how it is done according to what Fluke's tech support told me.
Would have liked a function to show the current voltage of the battery.
that's a cool idea. I do think there is an indication if battery is getting low. Just FYI
Any chance that you could add some tips for trhe 376FC clamp meter or the Fluke 88 or 87 Multi meter on your to do list ? Thanks so much.
Do you know of a way to increase the screen contrast? my 177 seems like it could be easier to read.
No. I know you could send it to Fluke for servicing and could have them replace the screen. Youight also be able to buy and replace the screen yourself. Other than that I know as screens get older sometimes the contrast fades a bit.
I have fluke 175 and bought it second hand. I was trying to get the ampere of my adaptor. But I could get the value from the fluke. Any suggestion. Not sure if my device is broken.
Just check your fuses. There are two of them build in. You can easily open the meter with the screws on the back.
GOOD.THANK YOU
Awesome video. Thanks for sharing
How to calibrate ohm with 2 probes touch on?
Do you mean like zero out the probe resistance?
How do you turn the beep back on?
@@epikx1934 I'm not sure off the top of my head. But I think if you cycle it off and back on it should reset itself.
@fridayswithbrandon that's what worked for me.
Can you help me to repair my 177 not getting on, please send me the details of service tips
Call 888-99-FLUKE
Great video. Nice to know how to silence the BEEP, but in my case, I lost the BEEP. I do not know how this happened.
Can any one help me? Is the beeper defective, or is it because it does not get the correct signal to get it to beep. How can I test the beeper. Just give it a DC voltage, if so, what voltage. Is ir polarity sensitive ?
I don't know for sure. I would recommend calling tech support at 800-873-5853
They should be able to walk you through any troubleshooting
my fluke 177 just suddenly loss buzzer sound , how to repair it i hope there is chances to repair because its important
888-99-FLUKE
I have this model but can’t see anyone special menu. Why ?
I'm not sure I would call Fluke tech support and they should be able to help you troubleshoot. 800-873-5853
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good video, i like my fluke 177
Hi
Why does Fluke 179 multimeter have 2 types of screens?
Why do some have green light and some have white light?
Short answer, I don't know. Speculation is they once were one color and now are another. With a design change at some point.
Hi! Older Flukes have green backlight, newer ones have white backlight.
Green light is old version that is USA made PCB and white light is new version that is China made PCB. I have FLUKE 179, in warranty support they change the PCB, which quality is not satisfactory, that's why i suffering. Old is gold
Seriously I am very dissatisfy with FLUKE, can you suggest me to overcome the problem
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Deta this multimeter 2.04.5
2012.04.5
This comment is just for your ratings okay not really