Fluke 17B User Manual

PN 4228256
July 2012
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15B & 17B
Multimeters
Users Manual

Fluke 17B Specifications

General

Continuity	Yes
Diode Test	Yes
AC Current	400μA / 4000μA / 40mA / 400mA / 4A / 10A
Display	4000 counts
Duty Cycle	0.1% to 99.9%
Safety Rating	CAT III 600V, CAT II 1000V
Resistance	400Ω / 4kΩ / 40kΩ / 400kΩ / 4MΩ / 40MΩ

Summary

Introduction

Safety Information

Safe Working Practices

Instrument Overview

Terminals

Identifies and describes the function of each input terminal on the multimeter.

Display

Explains the symbols and indicators displayed on the multimeter's screen.

Making Measurements

Battery Saver

Explains the automatic sleep mode and how to disable it to conserve battery.

Manual Ranging and Auto Ranging

Details how to use and switch between manual and automatic range selection for measurements.

Data Hold

Describes the function to freeze the current displayed measurement for easier reading.

Relative Measurements (17B only)

Explains how to perform relative measurements to compare readings against a stored reference value.

Measuring AC and DC Voltage

Provides instructions for safely measuring AC and DC voltage values using the multimeter.

Measuring AC or DC Current

Measuring Resistance

Testing for Continuity

Describes how to test for continuity using the multimeter's beeper function and resistance mode.

Testing Diodes

Measuring Capacitance

Measuring Temperature (17B only)

Measuring Frequency and Duty Cycle (17B only)

Maintenance

General Maintenance

Outlines routine cleaning and care procedures for the multimeter to ensure performance.

Service and Parts

General Specifications

Accuracy Specifications