Fluke 87 V Digital Multimeter
The Fluke 87 V is an industrial true-RMS digital multimeter built for accurate troubleshooting on demanding electrical work, including variable speed motor drives. Its built-in low pass filter lets you read voltage and frequency reliably in electrically noisy environments, while dedicated shielding isolates the readings from external interference. For many industrial technicians it is the general-purpose meter of choice.
Brand and standards
Fluke is one of the most trusted names in electrical test and measurement, and Powerpoint Engineering is an authorised Fluke distributor in Ireland. The 87 V is tested for use in CAT IV 600 V and CAT III 1000 V environments and its inputs are protected to EN 61010-1 and the 2nd edition of ANSI/ISA S82.01. The meter can withstand impulses in excess of 8,000 V, reducing the risk from surges and spikes. The Fluke 87 V is backed by a lifetime warranty.
Applications
The 87 V covers everything from routine fault-finding to specialist measurements:
- Accurate voltage and frequency testing on variable speed motor drives using the low pass filter
- General troubleshooting across industrial and commercial installations
- Capturing intermittent faults and transients with peak capture as fast as 250 microseconds
- Temperature measurement using the built-in thermometer and supplied TC probe
- Component and motor capacitor testing up to 10,000 microfarads
Specifications
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Specification |
Fluke 87 V |
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Measurement type |
True-RMS AC voltage and current |
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Voltage range |
Up to 1000 V AC and DC |
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Current range |
Up to 10 A continuous, 20 A for up to 30 seconds |
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AC accuracy |
0.05 % |
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Display |
6000 counts, 20,000 counts for precise measurements, backlit |
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Frequency |
Up to 200 kHz, plus percentage duty cycle |
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Capacitance |
Up to 10,000 microfarads |
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Peak capture |
Transients as fast as 250 microseconds |
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Safety rating |
CAT IV 600 V, CAT III 1000 V |
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Warranty |
Lifetime |
What's in the box
- Fluke 87 V multimeter
- TL75 test leads
- AC175 alligator clips
- Holster
- 9 V battery (installed)
- 80BK temperature probe
FAQs
Can the Fluke 87 V measure on variable speed motor drives?
Yes. The 87 V has a low pass filter that gives accurate voltage and frequency readings on adjustable speed drives, where distorted waveforms usually fool standard meters. Dedicated shielding isolates the reading from external interference, so it holds up in electrically noisy environments.
How does the lifetime warranty affect calibration?
The lifetime warranty covers the instrument, but it does not replace periodic calibration. To keep readings traceable you should recalibrate at a set interval. Our in-house calibration and repair laboratory services Fluke multimeters and issues traceable certificates.
Is the 87 V safe for high-energy industrial work?
It is tested for CAT IV 600 V and CAT III 1000 V environments and the inputs withstand impulses in excess of 8,000 V. An audible warning also alerts you to incorrect use of the input jacks, helping prevent dangerous connection errors on live circuits.
To compare models, view our full range of digital multimeters, or talk to our team about calibration and training for your instruments.
