Model: 279FC/IFLEX
With the ability to scan, this thermal multimeter allows users to find electrical problems from a distance. This tool also verifies hot spots on high-voltage equipment and transformers and identifies heating of fuses, wires, insulators, connectors, splices, and switches. Additionally, it comes equipped with the iFlex probe.
Find. Repair. Validate. Report.
Find, repair, validate, and report many electrical issues quickly and confidently with this full-featured digital multimeter with integrated thermal imaging.
Features
Locate the problem immediately
Scanning with this thermal multimeter allows users to locate electrical issues rapidly and from a safe distance. Additionally, it is an ideal troubleshooting tool for electrical equipment, due to it's the ability to verify hot spots on high-voltage equipment and transformers and detect heating of fuses, wires, insulators, connectors, splices, and switches.
Expanded functionality
Compatible with iFlex® (a flexible current clamp) to expand your measurement capabilities and get into tight, hard to reach spaces for current measurement (up to 2500 A AC). The large full-color LCD screen makes for easier and clearer viewing of images and readings. The 10 hour and more rechargeable battery keeps you going all day long under normal conditions.
Communicate your results
With built-in Fluke Connect®, transmit results wirelessly to a smartphone and save time on reporting to validate work is complete. Troubleshoot better by instantly trending and monitoring measurements live on your smartphone screen. Create and email reports right from the field.
Applications
| AC Voltage | |
| Range/Resolution | 600.0/0.1 mV 6.000/0.001 V 60.00/0.01 V 600.0/0.1 V 1000/1 V |
| Accuracy | 45 to 65 Hz: 1.0 % + 3 65 to 200 Hz: 4.0% + 3 200 to 500 Hz: 15% + 3 |
| AC mV | |
| Range/Resolution | 600.0/0.1 mV |
| Accuracy | 45 to 500 Hz: 1.0% + 3 |
| DC Voltage | |
| Range/Resolution | 6.000/0.001 V 60.00/0.01 V 600.0/0.1 V 1000/1 V |
| Accuracy | 6, 60, 600 V: 0.09% + 2 1000 V: 0.15% + 2 |
| DC mV | |
| Range/Resolution | 600.0/0.1 mV |
| Continuity | |
| Range/Resolution | 600/1 Ω |
| Accuracy | Meter beeps at <25 Ω, beeper detects opens or shorts of 600 µs or longer |
| Resistance | |
| Range/Resolution | 600.0/0.1 Ω 6.000/0.001 kΩ 60.00/0.01 kΩ 600.0/0.1 kΩ 6.000/0.001 MΩ 50.00/0.01 MΩ |
| Accuracy | 600 Ω: 0.5 % + 2 6 to 600 kΩ: 0.5 % + 1 50 MΩ: 1.5 % + 3 |
| Diode Test | |
| Range/Resolution | 2.000/0.001 V |
| Accuracy | 1% + 2 |
| Capacitance | |
| Range/Resolution | 1000/1 nF 10.00/0.01 µF 100.0/0.1 µF 9999/1 µF |
| Accuracy | 1000 nF to 100 µF: 1.2% + 2 9999 µF: 10% typical |
| AC Current | |
| Range/Resolution | 999.9/0.1 A 2500/1 A (with iFlex) |
| Accuracy | 45 to 500 Hz: 3.0% + 5 |
| Frequency | |
| Range/Resolution | 99.99/0.01 Hz 999.9/0.1 Hz |
| Accuracy | 0.1% + 1 |
| Input Characteristics | |
| AC Voltage | Input impedance (nominal): >10 MΩ <100 pF Common mode rejection ratio (1 kΩ unbalance): >60 dB, DC to 60 Hz Overload protection: 1100 V rms |
| DC Voltage | Input impedance (nominal): >10 MΩ <100 pF Common mode rejection ratio (1 kΩ unbalance): >120 dB at DC, 50 Hz or 60 Hz Normal mode rejection: >60 dB at 50 Hz or 60 Hz Overload protection: 1100 V rms |
| AC mV/DC mV | Input impedance (nominal): >10 MΩ <100 pF Common mode rejection ratio (1 kΩ unbalance): >120 dB at DC, 50 Hz or 60 Hz Normal mode rejection: >60 dB at 50 Hz or 60 Hz Overload protection: 1100 V rms |
| Resistance/Capacitance | Open circuit test voltage: <2.7 V dc Full scale voltage to 6 MΩ: <0.7 V dc Full scale voltage 50 MΩ: <0.9 V dc Typical short circuit current: <350 mA Overload protection: 1100 V rms |
| Continuity/Diode Test | Open circuit test voltage: <2.7 V dc Full scale voltage: 2.000 V dc Typical short circuit current: <1.1 mA |
| MIN/MAX Recording Accuracy | |
| AC Functions | 40 counts for changes > 900 ms in duration |
| DC Functions | 12 counts for changes > 350 ms in duration |
| Infrared Camera Temperature | |
| Temperature Range | 14 to 392°F (-10 to 200°C ) |
| Measurement Resolution | 0.1°C |
| Temperature Measurement | Yes, centerpoint |
| Accuracy | ±5 °C or ±5 %, whichever is greater, at 25 °C (ambient) for target temperatures below 20 °C, add 0.05 °C for each °C |
| Emissivity | 0.95 fixed |
| Image Performance | |
| Resolution | 102 x 77 |
| Image Capture Frequency | 8 Hz |
| Detector Type | Uncooled vanadium oxide |
| Thermal sensitivity (NETD) | ≤200 mK |
| Infrared Spectral Band | 7.5 to 14 µm |
| Distance to Spot | 162:1 |
| Field of View | 36 x 27° |
| Focus Mechanism | Fixed focus |
| Image Presentation | |
| Palette | Ironbow |
| Level and Span | Auto |
| Image Capture and Data Storage | |
| Image Capture | Image available for review before a save |
| Storage Medium | Internal memory stores up to 100 images |
| Image Transfer | Fluke Connect®/SmartView® |
| File Format | is2 |
| Display Size | 3.5" (8.9 cm) diagonal |
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