Description
Fluke 87V Specifications
Electrical Measurements
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DC Voltage:
Range: Up to 1000V
Accuracy: (0.05% + 1)
Resolution: 10V -
AC Voltage (TrueRMS):
Range: Up to 1000V
Accuracy: (0.7% + 2)
Bandwidth: Up to 20kHz (low-pass filter with 3dB @ 1kHz)
Resolution: 0.1mV -
DC Current:
Range: Up to 10A (20A for 30seconds max)
Accuracy: (0.2% + 2)
Resolution: 0.01A -
AC Current (TrueRMS):
Range: Up to 10A (20A for 30seconds)
Accuracy: (1.0% + 2)
Resolution: 0.1A -
Resistance:
Range: Up to 50M
Accuracy: (0.2% + 1)
Resolution: 0.1 -
Capacitance:
Range: Up to 9,999F
Accuracy: (1% + 2)
Resolution: 0.01nF -
Frequency:
Range: Up to 200kHz
Accuracy: (0.005% + 1)
Resolution: 0.01Hz -
Duty Cycle:
Range: 0.0% to 99.9%
Accuracy: (0.2% per kHz + 0.1%)
Resolution: 0.1% -
Temperature Measurement:
With thermocouple probe: 40C to 260C
Full range: 200C to 1090C
Accuracy: (2.2C or 2%) -
Conductance:
Range: Up to 60.00nS
Accuracy: (1.0% + 10)
Resolution: 0.01nS -
Diode Test:
Test voltage: Up to 3V
Resolution: 1mV
Accuracy: (2% + 1)
Environmental & Safety Ratings
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Operating Temperature: 20C to +55C
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Storage Temperature: 40C to +60C
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Relative Humidity (Non-condensing):
0%90% up to 35C
0%70% between 3555C -
Altitude: Operational up to 2000m
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Safety Ratings:
CAT III 1000V
CAT IV 600V
IEC 610101 compliant
Mechanical & Display
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Dimensions (with holster): Approx. 201 98 52mm
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Weight (with holster): Approx. 624g
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Display:
6000-count digital display (high-res up to 19,999 counts)
Analog bar graph: 32 segments
Update rate: Digital 4/sec; Bar graph 40/sec -
Battery Type: Standard 9V
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Battery Life: Approx. 400 hours (without backlight)
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Drop Resistance: 1m drop tested
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Vibration Resistance: Meets MILPRF28800 Class 2
Special Features
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True-RMS for accurate readings on non-linear loads
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Built-in thermometer (probe included)
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Relative mode to remove lead resistance
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Low-pass filter for accurate VFD signal measurement
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Input Alert: audible warning if input jacks are incorrect
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Auto and manual ranging
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Min/Max/Avg recording
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Data Hold and Auto Hold functions
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Backlit display for low-light conditions
Quick Summary Table
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| DC Voltage | Up to 1000V (0.05%) |
| AC Voltage (True-RMS) | Up to 1000V (0.7%) |
| DC Current | Up to 10A (0.2%) |
| AC Current (True-RMS) | Up to 10A (1.0%) |
| Resistance | Up to 50M (0.2%) |
| Capacitance | Up to 9,999F (1%) |
| Frequency | Up to 200kHz (0.005%) |
| Temperature | 200C to 1090C |
| Conductance | Up to 60nS |
| Diode Test | Up to 3V |
| Safety Rating | CAT III 1000V / CAT IV 600V |
| Dimensions | 201 98 52mm |
| Weight | ~624g with holster |
| Battery Life | ~400 hours (no backlight) |









