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  • Fluke 279FC | User Manual - Page 1
    279 FC True-rms Thermal Multimeter Users Manual March 2016 ©2016 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved. All product names are trademarks of their respective companies.
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    not warrant that software will be error free or operate without interruption. Fluke authorized resellers shall extend this warranty on new and unused products to end-user customers only but have no authority to extend a greater or different warranty on behalf of Fluke. Warranty support is available
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    Table of Contents Title Page Introduction 1 How to Contact Fluke 2 Safety Information 2 Fluke Connect™ Wireless System 5 Radio Frequency Data 5 Set Up for Fluke Connect App 5 Before You Start 6 On/Off 7 Hanging Strap 7 Display Information 7 Hazardous Voltage 7 Test Lead Alert 7
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    279 FC Users Manual Temperature Units 11 Image Memory Management 12 Calibration 12 Device Information MIN MAX AVG Record Mode 29 Display Hold 30 Auto Range and Manual Range 31 AC Zero Input Behavior of True-rms Meters 31 SmartView® Software 32 Firmware Updates 32 IR Image Management 33 ii
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    (cont.) Maintenance 33 Multimeter Care 34 Lens Care 34 Parts and Accessories 34 Specifications 37 Detailed Specifications 39 AC Voltage Measurements 39 DC Voltage, Continuity, Resistance, Diode Test, and Capacitance Measurements 40 AC Current with iFlex i2500 41 Frequency Measurement
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    279 FC Users Manual iv
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    List of Tables Table 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Title Page Symbols 4 Setup Menu Functions 10 Inputs 13 Rotary Switch Positions 14 Pushbuttons 15 Accessories and Replacement Parts 35 v
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    279 FC Users Manual vi
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    List of Figures Figure Title Page 1. Fluke Connect 5 2. Hanging Strap 7 3. Battery Charge 9 4. AC and DC Voltage Measurements 18 5. Low-Pass Filter 19 6. Volt/Hertz Ratio 19 7. Resistance Measurements 20 8. Capacitance Measurements 21 9.
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    279 FC Users Manual viii
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    Introduction The 279 FC True-rms Thermal Multimeter (the Multimeter or Product) is a digital multimeter with an integrated thermal imaging camera. The Multimeter measures or tests: • AC voltage • AC current with the iFlex • DC voltage • Volts/Hertz ratio • Resistance • Capacitance • Continuity •
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    279 FC Users Manual How to Contact Fluke To contact Fluke, call one of the following telephone numbers: • Technical Support USA: 1-800-44-FLUKE (1-800-443-5853) • Calibration/Repair USA: 1-888-99-FLUKE (1-888-993-5853) • Canada: 1-800-36-FLUKE (1-800-363-5853) • Europe: +31 402-675-200 • Japan: +81
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    and locked before you operate the Product. • Do not touch voltages >30 V ac rms, 42 V ac peak, or 60 V dc. • Use Product-approved measurement category individual component of a Product, probe, or accessory. True-rms Thermal Multimeter Safety Information • Measure a known voltage first to make
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    279 FC Users Manual Symbols used on the Product and in this manual are explained in Table 1. Table 1. Symbols Symbol Description Symbol Description W WARNING. RISK OF DANGER.  Battery  Consult user regulations. Contact your authorized Fluke Service Center for recycling information.
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    data, go to www.fluke.com/manuals and search for "Radio Frequency Data Class B". True-rms Thermal Multimeter Fluke Connect™ Wireless System Set Up for Fluke Connect App The Fluke Connect app works with Apple and Android mobile products. The app is available for download from the Apple App Store
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    279 FC Users Manual 2. Press  to activate the radio on the Multimeter.  shows on the display. 3. On your smartphone, go to Settings > Bluetooth. Verify that Bluetooth is turned on. 4. Go to the Fluke Connect App and in the list of connected Fluke tools, select 279 FC. You can now take, save, and
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    Hazardous Voltage The hazardous voltage warning X shows on the display when the Multimeter detects a voltage ≥30 V. Test Lead Alert The display shows LEAD for or outside the measurement range, the Multimeter shows OL in the display. True-rms Thermal Multimeter Before You Start 1 2 3 4 Figure 2.
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    279 FC Users Manual Battery Charge XW Warning To prevent a possible electrical shock, fire, or personal injury: • Disconnect the battery charger and move and battery packs near heat or fire. Do not put in sunlight. 8 The Multimeter is packaged with the battery pack at
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    True-rms Thermal Multimeter Before You Start Figure 3. Battery Charge 9
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    279 FC Users Manual Setup Menu The Setup Menu includes these functions: • on/off for the audible • information about your device All setup functions remain as set when you turn off and turn on the Multimeter. To open the Setup Menu, push . Use the top row of buttons to control actions within the
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    ) to close the Setup Menu. True-rms Thermal Multimeter Before You Start Auto Off To save battery power, you can set the Multimeter to automatically turn off after 20 Auto Off is always disabled when MIN MAX AVG recording or a Fluke Connect session is in progress. 6. Push  (Exit) to close the Setup
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    279 FC Users Manual Image Memory Management You can save up to 100 images. When 100 images are in memory, the Multimeter will For information about the calibration of your Multimeter, see the 279 FC True-rms Thermal Multimeter Calibration Manual. Device Information Use the Device Information menu
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    3. Inputs 2 1 Input   Description • COM - Return terminal for all measurements. • Input for iFlex Current Probe.  - Input for voltage, resistance, diode, capacitance, and voltage frequency. True-rms Thermal Multimeter Before You Start Rotary Switch and Pushbuttons Use the rotary switch to
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    279 FC Users Manual Table 4. Rotary Switch Positions Function 3 4 AC voltage measurement from 0.060 V to 1000 V.  Push to measure frequency from 2 Hz to 999.9 Hz. Push again to measure
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    True-rms Thermal Multimeter Before You Start Multimeter. Set the Multimeter to manual range and scroll through each range. Push and hold for 1 second to set the Multimeter Menu. See page 10 for more information. When FC is turned on, send a Multimeter measurement to the mobile app. See page 5 for
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    279 FC Users Manual not in the IR Camera mode. Note Do not use magnets near the Multimeter as they can interfere with the IR Camera. To capture an image from image. to save the With the Fluke Connect app you can expand your use of these images. See Set Up for Fluke Connect App on page 5 for more
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    , always: • Connect the common (COM) test lead before the live lead. • Remove the live test lead before the common test lead. True-rms Thermal Multimeter Basic Measurements Basic measurements and tests: • AC and DC Voltage Measurements. See Figure 4. • Volts/Hertz Ratio. See Figure 6. • Resistance
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    279 FC Users Manual VVooltlstsAACC VVooltlstsDDCC MMiilllilvivooltlstsDDCC iFlex iFlex iFlex Figure 4. AC and DC Voltage Measurements 18
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    When the Multimeter is set to the Volts/Hz function, the voltage range is set to manual. If the voltage increases to a value larger than the range, the Multimeter shows OL in Low-Pass Filter True-rms Thermal Multimeter Basic Measurements x1 HzAC x2 V/HzAC iFlex Figure 6. Volt/Hertz Ratio 19
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    279 FC Users Manual Resistance Measurements XW Warning To prevent possible electrical shock, fire, or personal injury, disconnect power and discharge all high-voltage capacitors before you measure resistance, continuity, capacitance, or a diode junction. The Multimeter sends a small current through
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    , capacitance, or a diode junction. The Multimeter makes a capacitance measurement by charging a capacitor with a known current, measures the resulting voltage, then calculates the capacitance. See Figure 8. True-rms Thermal Multimeter Basic Measurements iFlex Figure 8. Capacitance Measurements 21
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    279 FC Users Manual Continuity Test XW Warning To prevent possible electrical shock, fire, or personal injury, lets you do continuity tests without the necessity to look at the display. See Figure 9. iFlex iFlex OL shows on the display when the circuit is open. Figure 9. Continuity Tests 22
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    Current Probe. Deenergize the installation under test or wear suitable protective clothing. True-rms Thermal Multimeter Basic Measurements To measure: 1. Connect the iFlex Current Probe to the input on the Multimeter. See Figure 10. 2. Center the conductor perpendicularly inside the flexible probe
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    279 FC Users Manual 24 CurAreCnCt Furereqnutency Hz iFlex iFlex Figure 10. AC Current Measurements
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    on the positive terminal of the component and put the black test lead on the negative terminal of the component. True-rms Thermal Multimeter Basic Measurements In a circuit, a good diode has a forward-bias measurement of 0.5 V to 0.8 V. A reverse-bias measurement includes the resistance of other
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    279 FC Users Manual GooooddDDioidoede Forward Bias GGoooodd DDiiooddee RReveevresresBeiaBsias BBaadd DDiiooddee iFlex BaaddDDioidoede 1 BBEEEEPP OPOEPNEN Figure 11. Diode Test 26 anadndShSohrteodrted
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    to 999.9 Hz True-rms Thermal Multimeter Basic Measurements Hints for frequency measurements: • If a measurement shows 0 Hz or is not stable, the input signal can be below or near a trigger level. A lower range increases the sensitivity of the Multimeter and can usually repair these problems. • An
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    279 FC Users Manual AACC//DDCC VVoollttaaggee FFrreeqquueennccyy AACC CCuurrrreenntt FFrreeqquueennccyy iFlex HzAC iFlex Hz iFlex Figure 12. Frequency Measurement 28
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    accuracy of the measurement function ±40 counts for changes longer than 900 ms in duration. True-rms Thermal Multimeter Measurement Features To start a MIN MAX AVG record session: 1. Make sure the Multimeter is set to the correct measurement function and on the correct range. Auto range is
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    279 FC Users Manual 5. To exit and erase the MIN, MAX, and AVG values, push  for on, the display does not change when a different potential is measured. In the display hold mode, the Multimeter holds the measurement on the display. To hold a measurement on the display: 1. Push . The display shows
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    /manual range function is disabled for the V/HzAC, mV, continuity, and diode measurements and the MIN MAX AVG record and Hold modes. If you push  when in a function that does not have ranges, the Multimeter beeps twice to alert you to an invalid operation. True-rms Thermal Multimeter Measurement
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    279 FC Users Manual SmartView® Software Firmware updates are available through SmartView® desktop software installed on your PC. To download Smartview: 1. Go to http://www.fluke.com/downloads/smartview. Follow the prompts to find the SmartView that supports your Product. 2. Click on the "Download"
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    only the new files created after the previous download. • Download All - download all files. • Download All & Delete - download all files and delete from the MultiMeter. • Delete All - delete all files on the Multimeter. True-rms Thermal Multimeter Maintenance Maintenance XW Warning To prevent
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    279 FC Users Manual Multimeter Care Clean the holster with a damp cloth and weak detergent. Do not use a solvent or cleaners with abrasives. Dirt or moisture in the terminals can cause incorrect measurements. To clean the terminals: 1. Turn off the Multimeter and remove all test leads. 2. Shake out
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    True-rms Thermal Multimeter Parts and Accessories Item Table 6. Accessories and Replacement Parts Description Battery Door Assembly (includes tilt stand) Test Lead Set Alligator Clip, Black Alligator Clip, Red 279 FC Quick Reference Guide 279 FC Safety Information 9-inch Hanger Strap Hanging
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    279 FC Users Manual 11 10 36 1 9 2 8 4 5 3 6 7 Figure 13. Accessories and Replacement Parts
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    True-rms Thermal Multimeter Specifications Specifications Maximum Voltage between any Terminal and Earth Ground 1000 V Temperature Operating 10 °C to +50 °C Storage (without battery 20 °C to +60 °C Display (LCD) Size 8.9
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    279 FC Users Manual Safety General IEC 61010-1: Pollution Degree 2 Measurement IEC 61010-2-032: CAT IV 600 V Class A: Equipment meets requirements for industrial electromagnetic wave equipment and the seller or user should take notice of it. This equipment is intended for use in business
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    True-rms Thermal Multimeter Detailed Specifications Detailed Specifications For all specifications: Accuracy is specified for 1 year after calibration, at operating temperatures of 18 °C to 28 °C, with relative humidity at 0 %
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    279 FC Users Manual DC Voltage, Continuity, Resistance, Diode Test, and Capacitance Measurements Function Range Resolution Measurement  600.0 mV 0.1 mV 0.09 % + 2 6.000 V  60.00 V 600.0 V 1000 V  600 Ω 0.001 V 0.01 V 0.1 V 1 V 1 Ω 0.
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    True-rms Thermal Multimeter Detailed Specifications AC Current with iFlex i2500 Range 1.0 A ac to 2500 A ac Resolution 1.0 A to 999.9 A 0.1 A 1000 A to 2500 A 1 A Measurement 3 % ±5 digits (45 Hz to 500 Hz) Crest Factor (50 Hz/60 Hz)
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    279 FC Users Manual Input Characteristics Function Overload Protection  1100 V rms  1100 V rms  1100 V rms Input , 50 Hz or 60 Hz >60 dB at 50 Hz or 60 Hz /  R/  1100 V rms 1100 V rms Open Circuit Test Voltage Full Scale Voltage To 6 MΩ 50 MΩ
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    True-rms Thermal Multimeter Detailed Specifications Infrared Camera Temperature Performance Image Capture Frequency 8 Hz Detector Type Uncooled Vanadium Oxide Thermal Sensitivity (NETD 200 mK Infrared Spectral Band 7.5 μm to review before a save Storage Medium Internal memory, stores up
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March 2016
©2016 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved.
All product names are trademarks of their respective companies.
279 FC
True-rms Thermal Multimeter
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