Product selection guide: Solar industry tools

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	Fluke 87V MAX True-rms Digital Multimeter	Fluke 279 FC True-rms Thermal Multimeter

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Basic features

Auto / manual ranging
Basic DC accuracy	0.05 %	0.09 %
Counts	20000	6000
Digits	4.5	3.5
True RMS readings	AC	AC
Wide bandwidth	20 kHz	500 Hz

Diagnostics and data

Auto (touch) hold
Display hold
Fast min-max 250 µs	250 µs
Min-max recording
Relative reference
USB interface		Image transfer to SmartView®

Other features

Automatic power off
Closed case calibration
Completely sealed / watertight
Fuse access
Low battery indication
Operating temperature range	-40 °C to +55 °C	-10 °C to +50 °C
Removable holster
Smoothing
Trigger in / out
Overmolded case, integrated holster

Warranty and safety

Dangerous voltage indication
EN61010-1 CAT III	1000 V	1000 V
EN61010-1 CAT IV	600 V	600 V
Input alert
IP rating	IP 67	IP 40
Warranty	Lifetime	3 years

Measurements

Capacitance	9,999 µF	9,999 µF
Conductance	60 nS
Continuity with beeper
Current AC/DC	10.0 A	AC: 2500A w/ iFlex®. DC: w/ optional clamp accessories
Diode test
Duty cycle
Frequency	200 kHz	1 kHz
Microamps
Motor drive measurement
Pulse width
Resistance	50 MΩ	50 MΩ
Temperature	+1090 °C
Voltage AC/DC	1000 V	1000 V

Display

Analog bargraph
Two-level backlight
Thermal imaging capability

Category

Category

Wireless

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