Fluke 87V Industrial Multimeter
Fluke 87V Industrial Multimeter is rated out of 5 by 163.
Key features
- Identify complex signal problems fast
- Supports accurate measurements on VFDs using a low-pass filter
- Captures intermittents as fast as 250 µS with Peak Capture
Product overview: Fluke 87V Industrial Multimeter
The Fluke 87V Industrial Multimeter provides the resolution and accuracy to efficiently troubleshoot motor drives, plant automation, power distribution, and electromechanical equipment - even in loud, high-energy, and high-altitude locations. The 87V is designed so you can work more efficiently.
- Easy-access door for fast battery changes without breaking the calibration seal
- Analog bar graph for fast changing or unstable signals
- Large digit display with bright, two-level backlight for easier reading in low light
- Touch Hold keeps readings on display even after removing probes
The 87V lets you identify complex electrical problems fast. It supports accurate measurements on VFDs using a low-pass filter. The meter also captures intermittents as fast as 250 µS using Peak Capture. High-frequency, high-energy noise generated by large drive systems is blocked from your measurements with specially designed shielding.
Built to highest safety standards
All the inputs in the 87V are updated to the third edition of the EN 61010-1 to CAT III 1000 V and CAT IV 600 V. The meter is designed to withstand spikes of more than 8000 V. You also benefit from an audible Input Alert warning if the test leads are placed in the incorrect input jacks for the measurement being made.
Removable holster with built in test lead and probe storage for convenience
The 87V has a removeable holster that also holds a test probe during testing for easier viewing. Relative mode lets you remove test lead resistance, improving accuracy of low-resistance measurements. To make your life even easier, the 87V fits into an optional magnetic hanger for easy set-up and viewing while freeing your hands for other tasks.
Additional measurement features
The Fluke 87V is designed and built in the U.S. and comes with a lifetime warranty.
For a complete comparison of specifications, please visit our selection guide for digital multimeters.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluke 87V Industrial Multimeter | Fluke 87V MAX True-rms Digital Multimeter | Fluke 289 True-RMS Data Logging Multimeter | Fluke 179 True-RMS Digital Multimeter | Fluke 1587 FC Insulation Multimeter | |
| CAT rating | CAT III 1000 V CAT IV 600 V | CAT III 1000 V CAT IV 600 V | CAT III 1000 V CAT IV 600 V | CAT III 1000 V CAT IV 600 V | CAT III 1000 V CAT IV 600 V |
| True-rms readings | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Voltage AC/DC | 1000 V | 1000 V | 1000 V | 1000 V | 1000 V |
| Current AC/DC | 10 A | 10 A | 10 A | 10 A | 400 mA |
| Resistance | 50 MΩ | 50 MΩ | 500 MΩ | 50 MΩ | 50 MΩ |
| Capacitance | 9,999 μF | 9,999 μF | 100,000 μF | 9,999 μF | 9,999 μF |
| Temperature | -200 °C to 1090 °C | -200 °C to 1090 °C | -200 °C to 1350 °C | -40 °C to 400 °C | -40 °C to 537 °C |
| Additional measurement capabilities | Frequency, continuity/diode test, motor drive (VFD) measurement, duty cycle, microamps, analog bar graph, relative reference | Conductance, continuity/diode test, duty cycle, frequency, microamps, motor drive (VFD) measurement, pulse width, elative reference | Conductance (50ns), duty cycle, frequency, continuity/diode test, low input impedance, microamps, pulse width | Continuity/diode test, frequency, microamps | Frequency, Pi/DAR timed ratio tests, continuity/diode test, motor drive (VFD) measurement, microamps, relative reference |
| IP rating | IP 30 | IP 67 | IP 42 | - | - |
| Battery life | 400 hours | 800 hours | 200 hours | 200 hours | 1000 hours |
| Drop test | 3 meters | 4 meters | - | - | - |
| Backlit keypad | No | Yes | No | No | No |
What's in the box:
- Fluke 87V Industrial Multimeter
- TL75 Test Leads (TL175 Eur)
- AC175 Alligator Clips
- Holster with tilt-leg, test lead storage
- 80BK Temperature Probe
- 9V Battery (Installed)
Specifications: Fluke 87V Industrial Multimeter
| Specifications | ||
| Voltage DC | Maximum voltage | 1000 V |
| Accuracy | ±(0.05% + 1) | |
| Maximum resolution | 10 µV | |
| Voltage AC | Maximum voltage | 1000 V |
| Accuracy | ±(0.7% + 2) True RMS | |
| AC bandwidth | 20 kHz with low pass filter; 3 dB @ 1 kHz | |
| Maximum resolution | 0.1 mV | |
| Current DC | Maximum amps | 10 A (20 A for 30 seconds maximum) |
| Amps accuracy | ±(0.2% + 2) | |
| Maximum resolution | 0.01 µA | |
| Current AC | Maximum amps | 10 A (20 A for 30 seconds maximum) |
| Amps accuracy | ±(1.0% + 2) True RMS | |
| Maximum resolution | 0.1 µA | |
| Resistance | Maximum resistance | 50 MΩ |
| Accuracy | ±(0.2% + 1) | |
| Maximum resolution | 0.1 Ω | |
| Capacitance | Maximum capacitance | 9,999 µF |
| accuracy | ±(1% + 2) | |
| Maximum resolution | 0.01 nF | |
| Frequency | Maximum frequency | 200 kHz |
| Accuracy | ±(0.005% + 1) | |
| Maximum resolution | 0.01 Hz | |
| Duty cycle | Maximum duty cycle | 99.9% |
| Accuracy | ±(0.2% per kHz + 0.1%) | |
| Maximum resolution | 0.1% | |
| Temperature measurement | -200.0 °C to 1090 °C -328.0 °F to 1994.0 °F excluding probe | |
| 80 BK temperature probe | -40.0 °C to 260 °C -40.0 °F to 500 °F, 2.2 °C or 2% whichever is greater | |
| Conductance | Maximum conductance | 60.00 nS |
| Accuracy | ±(1.0% + 10) | |
| Maximum resolution | 0.01 nS | |
| Diode | Range | 3 V |
| Resolution | 1 mV | |
| Accuracy | ±(2% + 1) | |
| Duty cycle range | Accuracy | Within ±(0.2% per kHz + 0.1%) |
| Environmental Specifications | ||
| Operating temperature | –20 °C to + 55 °C | |
| Storage temperature | –40 °C to + 60 °C | |
| Humidity (without condensation) | 0% – 90% (0 °C – 35 °C) 0% – 70% (35 °C – 55 °C) | |
| Operating Altitude | 2000 m | |
| Safety Specifications | ||
| Overvoltage category | EN 61010–1 to 1000 V CAT III, 600V CAT IV | |
| Agency approvals | CE, CSA, RCM | |
| Mechanical and General Specifications | ||
| Size | 201 x 98 x 52 mm (with holster) | |
| Weight | 355 g 624 g – with holster | |
| Display | Digital | 6000 counts updates 4/sec. 19,999 counts in high–resolution mode |
| Analog | 32 segments, updates 40/sec | |
| Frequency | 19,999 counts, updates 3/sec at > 10 Hz | |
| Warranty | Lifetime | |
| Battery Life | Alkaline | ~400 hours typical, without backlight |
| Shock | 1 Meter drop per IEC 61010–1:2001 | |
| Vibration | Per MIL–PRF–28800 for a Class 2 instrument | |
Models: Fluke 87V Industrial Multimeter
Fluke 87V
Fluke 87V Industrial Multimeter
Includes:
- TL75 Test Leads (TL175 EUR)
- AC175 Alligator Clips
- Holster
- 9V Battery (Installed)
- 80BK Temperature Probe
Rated 5 out of 5 by DanKrushinski from FLUKE Meters are the best. I have been in the industry for thirty years and I have always used FLUKE peoducts and I just purchased a FLUKE 87V. It has all the features a DVM should have and the quality is the best. I am very satisfied with my purchase. There is a reason everyone I know considers FLUKE meters to be the best.
Date published: 2016-12-08
Rated 5 out of 5 by deej from Still the One The Fluke 87V meter is solid all around. I've been 30 yrs. in Production Maintenance and International Service. Fluke meters have always been in my tool box, tool kit and tool bag. Reliable and accurate readings made troubleshooting down equipment quicker and easier to get to the root cause of failure.
Date published: 2016-12-08
Rated 5 out of 5 by JasonR from Great value I have been using a Fluke 87 III for almost 5 years. The person that had it before me retired just before I started. I have only had to change the battery once or twice. This meter is built tough, I have dropped it a few times and it keeps working great. I use the meter on 480VAC and under and 24VDC. If they can handle my abuse, I think they could handle almost anything.
Date published: 2016-12-08
Rated 5 out of 5 by Bill W from Great extra functions I wanted a meter that hertz measurement which this satisfied but it also stands up to a lot of industrial wear and tear. The lighted screen is great when inside control panels. Always feel confident and safe when verifying AC or DC voltages/amperage in various applications. I have used this meter inside, outside, rain, and snow. Great meter!
Date published: 2016-12-08
Rated 5 out of 5 by Wild Bill from Great Industrial Multimeter I love the accurses of this meter and the rugged construction of this meter, it is one of the bets meters on the market with all the features most maintenance employee need. to tackle your troubleshooting jobs.
Date published: 2016-12-08
Rated 5 out of 5 by Ruben19 from Amazing DMM I bought the 87V for school and work use. Its the best meter, the Fluke 87V does everything, it's very accurate and precise. I've had it for a while and it hasn't failed me at all. Very good meter I would highly recommend it to anyone who is looking for a dependable accurate meter.
Date published: 2016-12-08
Rated 4 out of 5 by david67 from Good Metet I had to buy a new 87V as mine was stolen, and its a good meter that you can trust. But I have to agree with another review that gave it poor reviews because of the leads. I have purchased a 117/323 kit a while back and the cheaper meter came with the better leads.
Fluke if you hear me, do us all a favor and include you twistguard leads (TL175), your Tpac hanger, and some sort of case. For such a expensive meter you cheap out with the accessories, and really who needs a Thermometer?
Date published: 2016-12-08
Rated 5 out of 5 by bimrone from Fluke 87-V & Fluke 78 I had a Fluke 78 for years and now have stepped up to the 87-V. Fluke makes rugged instruments that are easy to use. Fluke provides good service too should any repairs be necessary. The Fluke 78 still works great after years of use and I gave it to my son. I will never buy another brand.
Date published: 2016-12-07
Rated 5 out of 5 by Guahan88 from The Only Brand of meters I trust I started my career in electro mechanical maintenance using a Beckman DMM, but after witnessing a coworker almost lose his life due to having his meter in ohms while measuring a high voltage source and the protection circuit failed, I switched to Fluke.
I have used and trusted with my life Fluke meters in my job since 1988, everything from the Fluke 12 , 70, 87II, 287, and I recently purchased my 87V, since my lose of my 87II due to theft. I would recommend Fluke meters to other people with out hesitation.
Date published: 2016-12-07
Rated 5 out of 5 by Bryan N from Reliable and rugged I have been using the Fluke 87 for several years and have never had any issue. This is a very reliable meter with a lot of functions that meet all my needs. I have also purchased the lead accessories which work very well and make the meter easy to measure circuits in many application.
Date published: 2016-12-07
Rated 5 out of 5 by Plyr3668 from Fluke - Fluke 87V Industrial Multimeter Not only is this a great product for work, it is an excellent tool and has all the necessary features to learn and obtain degree in electronics. Wouldn't go to work or school without it. I've also bought the accessories for this product and they compliment it well.
Date published: 2016-12-07
Rated 5 out of 5 by Makebacon from Old Faithful I have been using Fluke meters from the beginning of my career. Started with my first 87 II in A school for the US Navy. I have used other meters, but never liked any of them more than a Fluke. I now have the 87V and love how versatile it is. I use it at work as an industrial Maintenance Technician, and at home for everything else from automotive to HVAC, and basic electrical circuits.
Date published: 2016-12-07
Rated 5 out of 5 by ASEMastertechAdam from Very Durable and perfect replacement for my 87 III I purchased an 87 V as a replacement for my 87 III meter that I've had for 13+ years. Fluke couldn't fix the backlight on it, but everything else still worked 100%. Fluke offered me a trade-in but I couldn't part with a fantastic DMM like that. So, I bought an 87 V and gave my III to a friend that's learning to be an auto technician. I've had my 87 V for over a year now and its working great, and the 87 III is still working as well. I'd buy another without hesitation, but I'd get an additional set of leads for flexibility and the alligator clips too. Those are way too useful.
Date published: 2016-12-07
Rated 5 out of 5 by JohnClark05 from Versatile, Accurate,& Indestructible I bought the 87V several years ago and have used it many times. It is versatile for most anything I want to do. I am a DIY'er and don't use it professionally but I use quite often in automotive, household, and electronics. The diode function is quite useful for anything from alternator checks to small electronic circuit and component troubleshooting. I've used in the house to check everything from my AC run capacitors in the capacitance mode to the thermostat and temp control in my wife's ovens using the thermometer function. It does everything I've asked it to do and it is extremely durable.
Date published: 2016-12-07
Rated 5 out of 5 by BrianP from Great Meter I have grown up on the Sears version, but I got this Fluke to use at work as an electronics engineer and was blown away by the functionality. Not only can it handle a lot higher current and has more features, it's significantly faster and can catch transient voltages too. I want one at home now!
Date published: 2016-12-07
Rated 5 out of 5 by Zuul from Rugged and Reliable I had a older Fluke 87 that could no longer be calibrated, so I convinced my boss that it was time for a new one.
The Fluke 87 V is every bit as durable and full-featured as my old meter. Plus, it adds temperature measurement and "Hi Res" as a bonus. My company designs audio equipment, so we frequently need to obtain an RMS measurement with a test tone while we measure toasty the power amp is getting.
It's a bit pricey, but I definitely got what I payed for!
Date published: 2016-12-07
Rated 5 out of 5 by Shaunt317 from Great all around multi meter. I purchased this meter to use on building automation equipment and it has never let me down. The wide range of features and ability to measure 4-20mA signals helps me to troubleshoot issues without guess work. With Fluke, you know your buying a great quality product. I've dropped it from ceiling level without any internal damage. I would definitely purchase again but with the quality of build, I doubt I'll ever need to buy a new meter again.
Date published: 2016-12-07
Rated 5 out of 5 by Butch2950 from Safety First I bought my 87V combined with a PRV240 proving meter. I've been using Fluke products for a long time they are highly accurate, reliable and safe. I’m actually a generator technician and love those leads, they work great for what I do. This is a great meter, accurate, durable and together with the proving meter makes my job a lot safer.
Date published: 2016-12-07
Rated 5 out of 5 by HVTech from Does It All!!! I've been using this meter for the past 2 years and have never had an issue with operation or calibration. The auto-ranging saves tons of time and keeps the meter safe. The large display is easy to read from a distance or in low light situations. The most rugged, accurate and simple multimeter I have used in 20 years.
P.S. The battery life is awesome too!
Date published: 2016-12-07
Rated 5 out of 5 by iWatchman from Superior Quality. Just received my Fluke 87v in the mail. The unit was supplied with a basic lead set with protective caps for Cat IV testing per IEC 61010-031k requirements. As compared to my Snap-on and Klein meters this Fluke is superior in quailty of build and function. I haven’t had it long enough to put it through all its paces, so I cannot comment on some of the other issues that other reviewers have posted. I have read on other online forums that Fluke sometimes charges a hefty fee for repairs even with the lifetime warranty. So only time will tell if my purchase was a complete success, however so far, I have no buyer’s remorse.
Date published: 2016-12-07
Rated 5 out of 5 by Tony S from Very Simple and reliable I work directing people how to test machines remotely over the phone, and I'm always happy when they have a Fluke 87 meter. I can tell them how to use it and I'm confident in the results. The numbers are steady, and we can make decisions based off of the data provided. Competitive equipment seems to be much less reliable and the features just are not there!
Date published: 2016-12-07
Rated 5 out of 5 by Guzzimon from Fluke 87-V, Fluke 78 These are my two primary meters. I had the 78 for several years to use with accessories for carburetor settings, fuel trims, mixture control dwell. Finally upgraded to the 87-V for even more finite measurements from low voltage ckts, to hybrid vehicles. Original slip on lead connectors have been upgraded to structure slip on leads. Very glad to have these tools in my arsenal.
Date published: 2016-12-07
Rated 5 out of 5 by ringo531 from reliable as heck I have been using this for a few months now since it was purchased. I had another Fluke meter that I had been using for over 20 years until I finally had to replace. I totally expect this one to be as good or better than the last
Date published: 2016-12-07
Rated 5 out of 5 by Mrmorrte from Durable and dependable I purchase DVM equipment for my department techs, and the 87-V is our go-to meter. It holds up to day to day demands in the field. And is dependable. Annual calibrations rarely reveal any issues too.
Date published: 2016-12-07
Rated 5 out of 5 by Plutonius from Top Notch Product The Fluke 87 V is the latest incarnation of the Fluke 87 and improves on a time tested recipe of performance, durability and safety. The meter features some great additions such as temperature measurements via a thermocouple. This meter pretty much does everything I need in an industrial atmosphere and I cannot recommend it enough.
Date published: 2016-12-07
Rated 5 out of 5 by Madprof01 from Great service life and support at the end of life I have had my Model87 III for over fifteen years and I bought it used. It always was reliable and very tough. So when I began having issues with the unit reading correctly I had my tool dealer send it in for repairs. Fluke wasted very little time responding with an unavailability of parts to fix that model and offered my the latest version for an amazing price and shipped my new to me. It performs just as expected and it will for many years to come.
Date published: 2016-12-07
Rated 5 out of 5 by Kevin199 from Confidence in this meter I have used the 87 series meter for the last 20 years I have worked as an industrial electrician and have confidence in it giving consistent readings. I have used other brands but the quality of their manufacture has always brought me back to Fluke.
Date published: 2016-12-07
Rated 5 out of 5 by lokeydawg from Best meter This meter is built like a tank, and is easy to operate with gloves on. I am not an electrician by trade but somehow always get involved in electrical projects. I have owned other meters in the past that have failed in one way or another. I felt it was time to get a lifelong meter so I purchases the 87V with no regrets.
Date published: 2016-12-07
Rated 5 out of 5 by JMUSA from Great Meter! Would have liked different leads The 87V is well known to be a rock solid meter. This has definitely been the case for me. No problems whatsoever with the meter. I mainly deal with circuit-level electronics so it is an annoyance that the current ranges default to AC current, but that is a minor complaint. It would be awesome if somehow this was user-configurable. My meter came with the extra-insulated leads but without the removable caps. I think they ship with removable caps now, but I could be mistaken. Fluke also sells leads with a retractable insulation. At the least, I would have preferred to receive the version with removable caps with the meter.
Date published: 2016-12-07
Rated 5 out of 5 by KellyVS from Reliability My 179 model meter is one of my most used tools. I depend on it every day. When working with someone else and they want to use their cheap non-fluke brand, I tell them no thanks, I'll go get my Fluke. I can trust it every time.
Date published: 2016-12-07