Fluke Australia , known for its durable handheld electronic test and measurement tools, has introduced its toughest tools yet. The Fluke 27 II and 28 II digital multimeters are designed to survive water, dust and rough handling.
The Fluke 27 II and 28 II digital multimeters define a new standard for operating in harsh conditions, while delivering the features and accuracy to troubleshoot most electrical problems.
Both digital multimeters are IP 67 rated for water and dust resistance and offer an extended operating temperature range of -15 ° celcius to +55 ° celcius. They will function in -40 ° celcius temperatures for up to 20 minutes and will operate in 95 per cent humidity. They are designed and tested to withstand a three-metre drop.
The Fluke 27 II and 28 II digital multimeters are built for industrial electricians, plant engineers and technicians who work in the toughest environments and anyone who wants the most durable digital multimeter available.
They are ideal for such job environments as:
- manufacturing plants
- food processing and bottling plants
- water and wastewater facilities
- marine service and repair
- mining, drilling and materials extraction (Federal Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) approval is pending)
- outside testing in any weather.
When enclosed in their protective yellow holsters, both meters will float in fresh or salt water. Holsters are reversible to provide added protection for the display and controls when the meter is not in use. Both meters feature backlit keypad buttons, large display digits and two-level bright white display backlighting for easy visibility in low-lit areas.
Both digital mulitmeters will measure up to 1000 volts ac and dc and up to 10 A (20 A for 30 seconds). They feature a 10,000 μF capacitance range and measure frequencies to 200 kHz. Both provide min/max and average readings to capture variations automatically and provide auto and manual ranging for maximum flexibility. They are powered by three AA batteries and provide an average battery life of 800 hours.
For safety, the Fluke 27 II and 28 II digital mulitmeters withstand hazardous 8,000 volt spikes caused by load switching and faults on industrial circuits and comply with second edition IEC and ANSI electrical safety standards. They are safety rated for use in CAT IV 600 V/CAT III 1000 volt working environments.
The Fluke 28 II digital multimeter provides additional functionality. It is a true-rms meter that features a high-resolution 20,000-count display mode and includes a built-in thermometer that enables users to take temperature readings easily without carrying a separate instrument. It captures peak min/max and features a high-pass filter to ensure accurate voltage and frequency measurements on adjustable speed drives and other electrically noisy equipment.
The Fluke 27 II digital multimeter is an average responding meter with extended ac voltage bandwidth to 30 kHz.