Fluke 187 Getting Started

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True RMS Multimeter
Introduction
This Getting Started Manual provides basic information
on Models 187 and 189. Refer to the
Users Manual on
the accompanying CD-ROM for complete operating
instructions.
Contacting Fluke
To order accessories, receive assistance, or locate the
nearest Fluke distributor or Service Center, call:
USA: 1-888-993-5853 Canada:1-800-363-5853
Europe: +31 402-678-200 Japan: +81-3-3434-0181
Singapore: +65-738-5655
Anywhere in the world: +1-425-446-5500
Address correspondence to:
Fluke Corporation Fluke Europe B.V.
P.O. Box 9090, P.O. Box 1186,
Everett, WA 98206-9090 5602 BD Eindhoven
USA The Netherlands
Visit us on the World Wide Web at: www.fluke.com
Safety Information
The Fluke Model 187 and Model 189 True RMS
Multimeters (hereafter referred to as the “meter”) comply
with:
• EN61010.1:1993
• ANSI/ISA S82.01-1994
• CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 1010.1-92
• 1000V Overvoltage Category III, Pollution Degree 2
• UL 3111-1
Use the meter only as specified in the
Users Manual .
Otherwise, the protection provided by the meter may be
impaired.
A Warning identifies conditions and actions that pose
hazards to the user. A Caution identifies conditions and
actions that may damage the meter or the equipment
under test.

Fluke 187 Specifications

General

Frequency Range	0.5 Hz to 1 MHz
Safety Rating	CAT III 1000V, CAT IV 600V
AC Voltage Range	0.1 mV to 1000 V
AC Current Range	0.1 µA to 10 A
DC Voltage Accuracy	±(0.025% + 2)
AC Voltage Accuracy	0.4% + 40 digits (True RMS)
Resistance Accuracy	±(0.05% + 2)
Temperature Range	-200°C to 1350°C
Operating Temperature	-20 °C to +55 °C
Battery Type	9V (NEDA 1604)