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All rights reserved. All product names are trademarks of their respective companies. 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. 279 FC True-rms Thermal Multimeter Users Manual March 2016 ©2016 Fluke Corporation.
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... save these measurements and images to awkward-sized conductors and wires The Multimeter supports the Fluke Connect™ Wireless System (may not be available in all regions). Introduction The 279 FC True-rms Thermal Multimeter (the Multimeter or Product) is a system that wirelessly connects your Multimeter with the iFlex • DC voltage • Volts/Hertz ratio •...
... save these measurements and images to awkward-sized conductors and wires The Multimeter supports the Fluke Connect™ Wireless System (may not be available in all regions). Introduction The 279 FC True-rms Thermal Multimeter (the Multimeter or Product) is a system that wirelessly connects your Multimeter with the iFlex • DC voltage • Volts/Hertz ratio •...
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279 FC Users Manual 2. On your smartphone, go to the app, see page 16. To send an IR Camera image to .... 6 Verify that Bluetooth is turned on , the display does not change when a different potential is information to activate the radio on the Multimeter. shows on the display. 3. You can now take, save, and share measurements with the app. Press to know...you measure resistance, continuity, capacitance, or a diode junction. • Do not use the HOLD function to use the Multimeter. Go to the Fluke Connect App and in the list of connected Fluke tools, select 279 FC.
279 FC Users Manual 2. On your smartphone, go to the app, see page 16. To send an IR Camera image to .... 6 Verify that Bluetooth is turned on , the display does not change when a different potential is information to activate the radio on the Multimeter. shows on the display. 3. You can now take, save, and share measurements with the app. Press to know...you measure resistance, continuity, capacitance, or a diode junction. • Do not use the HOLD function to use the Multimeter. Go to the Fluke Connect App and in the list of connected Fluke tools, select 279 FC.
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... disassemble or crush battery cells and battery packs. • Do not put in sunlight. 8 The Multimeter is defined as discharged to cutoff and recharged daily. • Batteries contain hazardous chemicals that can cause burns or explode. 279 FC Users Manual Battery Charge XW Warning To prevent a possible electrical shock, fire, or personal injury...
... disassemble or crush battery cells and battery packs. • Do not put in sunlight. 8 The Multimeter is defined as discharged to cutoff and recharged daily. • Batteries contain hazardous chemicals that can cause burns or explode. 279 FC Users Manual Battery Charge XW Warning To prevent a possible electrical shock, fire, or personal injury...
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... temperature measurements • image memory management • calibration procedure • information about your device All setup functions remain as set when you turn on the Multimeter. 279 FC Users Manual Setup Menu The Setup Menu includes these functions: • on/off for the audible beeper • on/off for automatic backlight dimming •...
... temperature measurements • image memory management • calibration procedure • information about your device All setup functions remain as set when you turn on the Multimeter. 279 FC Users Manual Setup Menu The Setup Menu includes these functions: • on/off for the audible beeper • on/off for automatic backlight dimming •...
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... as the serial number and firmware version. 2. To delete all the images in memory, the Multimeter will prompt you to overwrite the first (oldest) image before you can go to the Setup Menu to open the submenu. 4. 279 FC Users Manual Image Memory Management You can save . Push to exit...
... as the serial number and firmware version. 2. To delete all the images in memory, the Multimeter will prompt you to overwrite the first (oldest) image before you can go to the Setup Menu to open the submenu. 4. 279 FC Users Manual Image Memory Management You can save . Push to exit...
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... in ambient temperature, more information. 279 FC Users Manual IR Camera Mode XW Warning To prevent personal injury, see emissivity information for more information about how to connect to the mobile app. A temperature scale is very important to your use magnets near the Multimeter as they can interfere with large ... time for the most IR Cameras are selected in the Setup Menu. To capture an image from the display: 1. See Set Up for Fluke Connect App on page 10 for the temperature measurement. When you move an IR Camera between environments with the IR Camera. Black is the...
... in ambient temperature, more information. 279 FC Users Manual IR Camera Mode XW Warning To prevent personal injury, see emissivity information for more information about how to connect to the mobile app. A temperature scale is very important to your use magnets near the Multimeter as they can interfere with large ... time for the most IR Cameras are selected in the Setup Menu. To capture an image from the display: 1. See Set Up for Fluke Connect App on page 10 for the temperature measurement. When you move an IR Camera between environments with the IR Camera. Black is the...
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See Figure 7. Figure 7. Because the current flows through the circuit for resistance measurements. The Multimeter sends a small current through iFlex all possible paths between the probes, the resistance measured is the total resistance of all high-voltage capacitors before you measure resistance, continuity, capacitance, or a diode junction. Resistance Measurements 20 279 FC Users Manual Resistance Measurements XW Warning To prevent possible electrical shock, fire, or personal injury, disconnect power and discharge all paths between the probes.
See Figure 7. Figure 7. Because the current flows through the circuit for resistance measurements. The Multimeter sends a small current through iFlex all possible paths between the probes, the resistance measured is the total resistance of all high-voltage capacitors before you measure resistance, continuity, capacitance, or a diode junction. Resistance Measurements 20 279 FC Users Manual Resistance Measurements XW Warning To prevent possible electrical shock, fire, or personal injury, disconnect power and discharge all paths between the probes.
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... display. Display Hold XW Warning To prevent possible electrical shock, fire, or personal injury, do not use the HOLD function to stop hold mode, the Multimeter holds the measurement on the display: 1. To hold is turned on the display. 30 Note Auto Off (battery save) is measured. In the display hold... mode. To exit and erase the MIN, MAX, and AVG values, push for MAX, MIN, or AVG. Push again to measure unknown potentials. 279 FC Users Manual 5. To see the other recorded values (minimum and average), push . Push .
... display. Display Hold XW Warning To prevent possible electrical shock, fire, or personal injury, do not use the HOLD function to stop hold mode, the Multimeter holds the measurement on the display: 1. To hold is turned on the display. 30 Note Auto Off (battery save) is measured. In the display hold... mode. To exit and erase the MIN, MAX, and AVG values, push for MAX, MIN, or AVG. Push again to measure unknown potentials. 279 FC Users Manual 5. To see the other recorded values (minimum and average), push . Push .
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...firmware installation. Firmware Updates To download firmware: 1. Note Do not turn off the Multimeter until the update is available, SmartView prompts you to your PC that supports your Product. 2. 279 FC Users Manual SmartView® Software Firmware updates are required for the installation. Open SmartView...Windows 7® or newer. 3. Connect a USB 2.0 (High Speed) cable to http://www.fluke.com/downloads/smartview. Plug in the large (USB "A") connector of the cable to the Multimeter. When the download is complete, click Setup.exe and follow the prompts for communication with the...
...firmware installation. Firmware Updates To download firmware: 1. Note Do not turn off the Multimeter until the update is available, SmartView prompts you to your PC that supports your Product. 2. 279 FC Users Manual SmartView® Software Firmware updates are required for the installation. Open SmartView...Windows 7® or newer. 3. Connect a USB 2.0 (High Speed) cable to http://www.fluke.com/downloads/smartview. Plug in the large (USB "A") connector of the cable to the Multimeter. When the download is complete, click Setup.exe and follow the prompts for communication with the...
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... the cloth. 5. To clean the terminals: 1. Move the swab around in the alcohol liquid. 3. Blow off the Multimeter and remove all test leads. 2. 279 FC Users Manual Multimeter Care Clean the holster with pressurized air can or dry nitrogen-ion gun if available. 2. Dirt or moisture in the ...too vigorously as a commercial lens cleaning liquid with liquid if you need to Contact Fluke on dry cloth. 4. For more information about parts and accessories, see How to repeat the procedure. If the Multimeter does not turn on page 8. See Battery Charge on , check the battery. ...
... the cloth. 5. To clean the terminals: 1. Move the swab around in the alcohol liquid. 3. Blow off the Multimeter and remove all test leads. 2. 279 FC Users Manual Multimeter Care Clean the holster with pressurized air can or dry nitrogen-ion gun if available. 2. Dirt or moisture in the ...too vigorously as a commercial lens cleaning liquid with liquid if you need to Contact Fluke on dry cloth. 4. For more information about parts and accessories, see How to repeat the procedure. If the Multimeter does not turn on page 8. See Battery Charge on , check the battery. ...
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... Multimeter Parts and Accessories Item Table 6. iFlex Current Probe Fluke Part or Model Number 4693466 TL175 AC175 4694103 4717467 TPAK80-4-8001 TPAK80-2003 1671807 3087338 BP500 BC500 i2500-10 i2500-18 35 Accessories and Replacement Parts Description Battery Door Assembly (includes tilt stand) Test Lead Set Alligator Clip, Black Alligator Clip, Red 279 FC...
... Multimeter Parts and Accessories Item Table 6. iFlex Current Probe Fluke Part or Model Number 4693466 TL175 AC175 4694103 4717467 TPAK80-4-8001 TPAK80-2003 1671807 3087338 BP500 BC500 i2500-10 i2500-18 35 Accessories and Replacement Parts Description Battery Door Assembly (includes tilt stand) Test Lead Set Alligator Clip, Black Alligator Clip, Red 279 FC...
Calibration Guide
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All rights reserved. 279 FC True-rms Thermal Multimeter Calibration Manual July 2016 ©2016 Fluke Corporation. All product names are subject to change without notice. Specifications are trademarks of their respective companies.
All rights reserved. 279 FC True-rms Thermal Multimeter Calibration Manual July 2016 ©2016 Fluke Corporation. All product names are subject to change without notice. Specifications are trademarks of their respective companies.
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... shock, fire, or personal injury, read all safety information before you use the Product. To register your Product, visit http://register.fluke.com. See the 279 FC Users Manual for the 279 FC True-rms Thermal Multimeter (the Multimeter or Product). Contact Fluke To contact Fluke, call one of the following telephone numbers: • Technical Support USA: 1-800-44...
... shock, fire, or personal injury, read all safety information before you use the Product. To register your Product, visit http://register.fluke.com. See the 279 FC Users Manual for the 279 FC True-rms Thermal Multimeter (the Multimeter or Product). Contact Fluke To contact Fluke, call one of the following telephone numbers: • Technical Support USA: 1-800-44...
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... up the Calibrator as necessary. Charge the battery if necessary. See Calibration Adjustment on the Multimeter. 2. Push each step shown in Table 3. 3. See Contact Fluke on page 16. 3. Function Performance Tests Before you push a button, the Multimeter beeps. 279 FC Calibration Manual Keypad Test To verify that you have the necessary equipment. See Table 2. 2. See...
... up the Calibrator as necessary. Charge the battery if necessary. See Calibration Adjustment on the Multimeter. 2. Push each step shown in Table 3. 3. See Contact Fluke on page 16. 3. Function Performance Tests Before you push a button, the Multimeter beeps. 279 FC Calibration Manual Keypad Test To verify that you have the necessary equipment. See Table 2. 2. See...
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...2. To avoid ice buildup, the 4180 has a cover with the display reading limits in Table 3, calibration adjustment or repair is covered. Fluke recommends that the target cover be used at temperatures below the dew point. Depending on the target, the display temperature accuracy is invalid. The... to the purge inlet on page 15. 279 FC iFlex 5522A Figure 2. To use the purge: 1. Connect a 6 mm (0.25 in Figure 2. 1. Compare the indication on the target changes the target emissivity and apparent temperature. Ice or moisture on the Multimeter display with a purge inlet. If any ice...
...2. To avoid ice buildup, the 4180 has a cover with the display reading limits in Table 3, calibration adjustment or repair is covered. Fluke recommends that the target cover be used at temperatures below the dew point. Depending on the target, the display temperature accuracy is invalid. The... to the purge inlet on page 15. 279 FC iFlex 5522A Figure 2. To use the purge: 1. Connect a 6 mm (0.25 in Figure 2. 1. Compare the indication on the target changes the target emissivity and apparent temperature. Ice or moisture on the Multimeter display with a purge inlet. If any ice...
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Fluke recommends nitrogen or dried air. Temperature measurements above dew point. 1. Remove the target cover when the target stabilizes. 7. Remove the target cover. 2. Adjust to the set-point temperature and allow the instrument to 10 CFH) for more ice forms or a purge is necessary. 10 Compare the indication on the Multimeter...setting to 0.95 to use of cover. Place the Multimeter 20 inches (51 cm) from the black body. 279 FC Calibration Manual 2. The gas should have a dew point below -15 °C. Warm up the Multimeter for the purge. Turn the control knob on the ...
Fluke recommends nitrogen or dried air. Temperature measurements above dew point. 1. Remove the target cover when the target stabilizes. 7. Remove the target cover. 2. Adjust to the set-point temperature and allow the instrument to 10 CFH) for more ice forms or a purge is necessary. 10 Compare the indication on the Multimeter...setting to 0.95 to use of cover. Place the Multimeter 20 inches (51 cm) from the black body. 279 FC Calibration Manual 2. The gas should have a dew point below -15 °C. Warm up the Multimeter for the purge. Turn the control knob on the ...
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Fluke 4180/4181 Fluke 279 FC iFlex True-rms Thermal Multimeter Performance Tests 20 in 51 cm Figure 3. IR Camera Performance Test Configuration 11
Fluke 4180/4181 Fluke 279 FC iFlex True-rms Thermal Multimeter Performance Tests 20 in 51 cm Figure 3. IR Camera Performance Test Configuration 11
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...shock or personal injury, remove all test leads. 3. Calibration Password Reset 14 Lift off the Multimeter and remove all input signals before you open the Setup Menu, push . The Multimeter turns on . The default password is restored. 12. Replace the bottom case and screws (...battery pack. 13. b. See Figure 4. S2 Battery connector Figure 4. In this procedure to the J9 battery connector on the display. 2. 279 FC Calibration Manual Restore the Default Password If the calibration password is lost, use this order, replace the holster, battery pack, and battery door...
...shock or personal injury, remove all test leads. 3. Calibration Password Reset 14 Lift off the Multimeter and remove all input signals before you open the Setup Menu, push . The Multimeter turns on . The default password is restored. 12. Replace the bottom case and screws (...battery pack. 13. b. See Figure 4. S2 Battery connector Figure 4. In this procedure to the J9 battery connector on the display. 2. 279 FC Calibration Manual Restore the Default Password If the calibration password is lost, use this order, replace the holster, battery pack, and battery door...
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...and battery packs near heat or fire. See Figure 5. Heavy use . To clean the terminals: 1. Turn off the Multimeter and remove all test leads. 2. Shake the Multimeter to a cool, non- Soak a clean swab with water and get medical aid. • Do not short the ...weak detergent and water. 4. If exposure to cutoff and recharged daily. • Batteries contain hazardous chemicals that can cause incorrect measurements. 279 FC Calibration Manual Maintenance XWWarning To prevent a possible electrical shock, fire, or personal injury: • Disconnect the battery charger and move the ...
...and battery packs near heat or fire. See Figure 5. Heavy use . To clean the terminals: 1. Turn off the Multimeter and remove all test leads. 2. Shake the Multimeter to a cool, non- Soak a clean swab with water and get medical aid. • Do not short the ...weak detergent and water. 4. If exposure to cutoff and recharged daily. • Batteries contain hazardous chemicals that can cause incorrect measurements. 279 FC Calibration Manual Maintenance XWWarning To prevent a possible electrical shock, fire, or personal injury: • Disconnect the battery charger and move the ...