The Fluke 87V is a True RMS industrial multimeter engineered for demanding field service, maintenance, and troubleshooting applications. It delivers precise AC and DC measurements across voltage, current, resistance, capacitance, and frequency with integrated temperature measurement via K-type thermocouple probe. The large backlit LCD display ensures readability in variable lighting. Min/Max/Average recording captures signal behavior over time, while relative mode nulls test lead resistance for cleaner measurements. True RMS technology handles non-sinusoidal waveforms up to a 3:1 crest factor at 50/60 Hz, critical for variable frequency drive circuits and switched-mode power supplies.
Technical Specifications
Voltage & Current
• DC Voltage: 600 mV to 1000 V, ±(0.05% + 1) accuracy
• AC Voltage (True RMS): 600 mV to 1000 V, ±(0.7% + 2) at 60 Hz (Crest factor 3:1)
• DC Current: 600 µA to 20 A (10 sec), ±(0.2% + 2) µA/mA ranges; ±(1% + 2) A ranges
• AC Current (True RMS): 600 µA to 20 A (10 sec), ±(1.0% + 3) µA/mA ranges; ±(1.5% + 3) A ranges (50/60 Hz, Crest factor 3:1)
Resistance, Capacitance & Frequency
• Resistance: 600 Ω to 60 MΩ, ±(0.9% + 1) to 6 MΩ; ±(1.5% + 3) at 60 MΩ
• Capacitance: 50 nF to 5000 µF, ±(2% + 5) up to 50 µF; ±(5% + 10) at 500 µF and 5000 µF
• Frequency: 0.01 Hz to 100 kHz, ±(0.005% + 1)
Temperature
• With 80PK-1 probe: -40 °C to 260 °C, ±(2% + 1) °C or °F
• Extended range: -200 °C to 1350 °C, ±(0.5% + 1) °C or °F (probe dependent)
• Resolution: 0.1 °C or 0.1 °F
Additional Functions: Continuity with audible beeper; Diode test
– Key Features
• True RMS AC measurements for voltage and current on non-sinusoidal waveforms
• Integrated thermocouple thermometer for process monitoring
• Selectable auto and manual ranging
• Relative measurement mode for baseline offset elimination
• Min/Max/Average trend capture without data logging hardware
– Typical Applications
Electrical troubleshooting on motors, drives, and power distribution; HVAC system commissioning; industrial control loop diagnostics; thermal verification on electrical equipment.
– Compatibility & Integration
Accepts standard K-type thermocouple probes. The 80PK-1 probe is included; extended temperature measurement to 1350 °C available with optional high-temperature probes.
