Fluke 187/189

True-rms Digital Multimeters

Extended Specifications

Nominal Specifications
Function Ranges/Description
DC Voltage 0 to 1000V
DC Current 0 to 10A (20A for 30 seconds)
AC Voltage, True-rms 2.5 mV to 1000V - 100 kHz bandwidth
AC Current, True-rms 25 µA to 10A (20A for 30 seconds)
Resistance 0 to 500 MOhms
Conductance 0 to 500 nS
Capacitance 0.001 nF to 50 mF
Diode Test 3.1V
Temperature -200°C to 1350°C (-328°F to 2462°F)
Frequency 0.5 Hz to 1000 kHz
Accuracy (Basic DC V) 0.025%
(Basic AC V) 0.4%

Features
Feature Description
Dual Displays 50,000 count primary display
5,000 count secondary display
Backlight with 2 Bright white backlight for clear readings
brightness selections in poorly lighted areas
Fast Autorange Meter automatically selects best range -
instantly
AC+DC True RMS, ac Choices for AC only, AC and DC dual
rms specified to 100 kHz display, or AC+DC readings
dBm, dBV User selectable impedance references
for dBm
AutoHOLD Uses Touch Hold® feature to capture readings
Continuity/Open Test Beeper sounds for Ohms readings below
threshold or for momentary
open circuit indication
Fast Bar Graph 51 Segments for peaking and nulling
R
Duty Cycle/Pulse Width Measure time a signal is on or off in %
or milliseconds
MIN MAX/Fast MIN MAX Record Maximum, Minimum, and Average
with Time Stamp values. Relative time for MAX and MIN,
Memory and PC Communication Functions elapsed time for AVG. Reference to internal
real time clock.
REL ∆ Relative measurements to reference,
PC Communication Using the optional Fluke View Forms software: displayed as absolute value or percentage
(187 and 189) • Readings and data from the meter can be
downloaded to a computer. Real time clock Displays real time of day in hours and minutes
• Signals can be logged/monitored real-time with Input Alert™ Audible warning when leads are in current
the meter in combination with a computer. input terminals but rotary switch position
does not correspond
Stand-alone LOGGING The logging interval (time between two Fuse warning Indication on display when fuse is broken
(189 only) measurements) can be selected between 1 second
and 99 minutes with incremental steps of 1 second. Voltage warning Indication on display when voltage on input
terminals is higher than 30V
If the signal changes more than 4% (% is user-
selectable with optional Fluke View Forms Low battery warning Indication on display when batteries are low
Software) in the interval between two measure-
Automatic power off and With user selectable times. Can also be
ments, then these additional values are also stored backlight off switched off
into the internal memory. In this way up to
995 measurements can be stored into the internal Closed Case Calibration No internal adjustments needed
memory when logging. Battery/Fuse Battery or fuse replacement without
Access Door voiding calibration
Reading SAVE Up to 100 readings may be saved by the user in a
(189 only) memory separate from LOGGING memory. These Hi-Impact Overmold Case Integrated Protective Holster provides
superior impact protection for meter
readings may be viewed using VIEW MEM.
Detailed Accuracy Specifications Function Range Resolution Accuracy
Accuracy is specified for a period of one year after calibration, at 18 ºC to 28 ºC (64 ºF to 82 ºF), with
relative humidity to 90 %. Accuracy specifications are given as: ± ([% of reading] + [number of least signifi- Resistance 1 500.00 Ω 0.01 Ω 0.05 % + 10 3
cant digits ] ) 5.0000 kΩ 0.0001 kΩ 0.05 % + 2
AC mV, AC V, AC µA, AC mA, and AC A specifications are ac coupled, true rms and are valid from 5 %
of range to 50.000 kΩ 0.001 kΩ 0.05 % + 2
100 % of range. AC crest factor can be up to 3.0 at full-scale, 6.0 at half-scale
except the 3000 mV and 1000 V ranges where it is 1.5 at full scale, 3.0 at half-scale. 500.00 kΩ 0.01 kΩ 0.05 % + 2

5.0000 MΩ 0.0001 MΩ 0.15 % + 4 2

Accuracy
30.000 MΩ 0.001 MΩ 1 % + 42
Function Range Resolution 45 Hz-1 kHz 20-45 Hz 1 kHz-10 kHz 10 kHz-20 kHz 20 kHz-100 kHz
100.0 MΩ 0.1 MΩ 3 % + 24
AC mV 1, 2 50.000 mV 0.001 mV 0.4 % + 40 2 % + 80 5 % + 40 5.5 % + 40 15 % + 40
500.0 MΩ 0.1 MΩ 10 % + 2 4
500.00 mV 0.01 mV 0.4 % + 40 2 % + 80 5 % + 40 5.5 % + 40 8 % + 40
Conductance 50.00 nS 0.01 nS 1 % + 10
3000.0 mV 0.1 mV 0.4 % + 40 2 % + 80 0.4 % + 40 1.5 % + 40 8 % + 40
1, 2 Capacitance 5 1.000 nF 0.001 nF 2% + 5
AC V 5.0000 V 0.0001 V 0.4 % + 40 2 % + 80 0.4 % + 40 1.5 % + 40 8 % + 40
10.00 nF 0.01 nF 1%+5
50.000 V 0.001 V 0.4 % + 40 2 % + 80 0.4 % + 40 1.5 % + 40 8 % + 40
100.0 nF 0.1 nF
500.00 V 0.01 V 0.4 % + 40 2 % + 80 0.4 % + 40 Not specified Not specified
1.000 µF 0.001 µF
1000.0 V 0.1 V 0.4 % + 40 2 % + 80 0.4 % + 40 Not specified Not specified
10.00 µF 0.01 µF
dBV -52 to -6 0.01 dB 0.1 dB 0.2 dB 0.5 dB 0.5 dB 1.4 dB
100.0 µF 0.1 µF
-6 to +34 0.01 dB 0.1 dB 0.2 dB 0.1 dB 0.2 dB 0.8 dB
1,000 µF 1 µF
+34 to +60 0.01 dB 0.1 dB 0.2 dB 0.1 dB Not specified Not specified
10.0 mF 0.01 mF
1. For the 5,000 count mode, divide the number of least significant digits (counts) by 10.
2. A residual reading of 8 to 180 digits with leads shorted, will not affect stated accuracy 50.00 mF 0.01 mF 6 3 % + 10
above 5 % of range.
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Diode Test 3.1000 V 0.0001 V 2 % + 20

Frequency 500.00 Hz 0.01 Hz 7 ± (0.0050 % + 1)

5.0000 kHz 0.0001 kHz

Accuracy
50.000 kHz 0.001 kHz
Function Range Resolution 45-1 kHz 20-45 Hz 1-20 kHz 20 kHz-100 kHz
999.99 kHz 0.01 kHz
AC µA 500.00 µA 0.01 µA 0.75 % + 20 1 % + 20 0.75 % + 20 6 % + 40
Duty Cycle 10.00% to 90.00 % 0.01 % ± ((voltage range/input
5,000.0 µA 0.1 µA 0.75 % + 5 1% + 5 0.75 % + 10 2 % + 40 voltage) X 300 counts) 11,12
AC mA 50.000 mA 0.001 mA 0.75 % + 20 1% + 20 0.75 % + 20 9 % + 40 Pulse Width 499.99 ms 0.01 ms ± (3 % X (voltage
range/input voltage)
400.00 mA 0.01 mA 0.75 % + 5 1% + 5 1.5 % + 10 4 % + 40
+ 1 count) 11,12
AC A 5.0000 A 0.0001 A 1.5 % + 20 1.5% + 20 6 % + 40 Not specified
999.9 ms 0.1 ms
10.000 A 1 0.001 A 1.5 % + 5 1.5% + 5 5 % + 10 Not specified
Temperature -200 to +1350 ºC 0.1 ºC ± ( 1% of reading + 1 ºC) 8,9
1. 10 A continuous up to 35 °C, less than 10 minutes 35 °C to 55 °C. 20 A overload -328 to +2462 ºF 0.1 ºF ± ( 1% of reading + 1.8 ºF) 8,9
for 30 seconds maximum.
MIN MAX AVG Response: 100 µs to 80 % Specified accuracy ± 12
counts for changes >
200 ms in duration. (± 40
counts in AC for changes >
350 ms and inputs >
Accuracy Accuracy Dual Display AC or AC+DC 3 25 % of range)

Function Range Resolution DC 20 - 45 Hz 45 Hz - 1 kHz 1 kHz- 20 kHz FAST MN MX 250 µs 10 Specified accuracy ±100
counts up to 5,000 count (full
DC mV 50.000 mV 0.001 mV 0.1% + 20 2 % + 80 0.5 % + 40 6 % + 40 range) reading. For higher
peak readings (to 20,000
500.00 mV 0.01 mV 0.03 % + 2 counts), specified accuracy
± 2% of reading.
3000.0 mV 0.1 mV 0.025 % + 5 2 % + 40

DC V 5.0000 V 0.0001 V 0.025 % + 10 2 1 For the 5,000 count mode, divide the number of least significant digits
(counts) by 10.
50.000 V 0.001 V 0.03 % + 3 2 2. For relative humidity greater than 70 %, resistance accuracy is
0.5 % over 1 MΩ and 2.5 % over 10 MΩ.
500.00 V 0.01 V 0.1 % + 2 2 Not specified
3. Using relative mode (REL ∆) to zero residual reading.
1000.0 V 0.1 V 0.1 % + 2 2
Not specified 4. To ensure stated accuracy, switch to conductance mode and verify
that the open circuit reading is less than 0.10 nS.
DC µA 500.00 µA 0.01 µA 0.25 % + 20 1 % + 20 1.0 % + 20 2 % + 40 5. For film capacitor or better, using Relative mode (REL ∆) to zero
0residual on 1.000 nF and 10.00 nF ranges.
5,000 µA 0.1 µA 0.25 % + 2 1 % + 10 0.75 % + 10 2 % + 40 6. Least significant digit not active above 10 mF.
7. Reading will be 0.00 for signals below 0.5 Hz.
DC mA 50.000 mA 0.001 mA 0.15 % + 10 1 % + 20 0.75 % + 20 2 % + 40 8. Accuracy specification is relative to the user-adjustable temperature
offset, and assumes ambient temperature stable to ± 1 ºC.
400.00 mA 0.01 mA 0.15 % + 2 1 % + 10 1 % + 10 3 % + 40 9. For ambient temperature changes of ± 5 ºC, rated accuracy applies
DC A 5.0000 A 0.0001 A 0.5 % + 10 2 % + 20 2 % + 20 6 % + 40
after 1 hour.
10. For repetitive peaks; 2.5 ms for single events. Use DC function settings
10.000 A 1 0.001 A 0.5 % + 2 1.5 % + 10 1.5 % + 10 5 % + 10 below 20 Hz. 50 mV range not specified.
11. Frequency greater than 5 Hz, except for VDC, 500 mVDC and 3000
1. 10 A continuous up to 35 °C, less than 10 minutes 35 °C to 55 °C. 20 A overload for mVDC functions; 0.5 Hz to 1 kHz. Signals centered around trigger
30 seconds maximum. levels.
2. 20 counts in dual display DC or AC+DC. 12. Range/input ratios also apply to current functions. 500 counts or
3. See AC conversions notes for AC mV and V. 5 % for 10 A ranges.

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Input Characteristics Frequency Counter Sensitivity
Function Input Impedance (Nominal) Approximate
VAC Sensitivity
Volts, mV 10 MΩ, < 100 pF (RMS Sine Wave)1
Common Mode Rejection Ratio Normal Mode Rejection 15 Hz to VAC Approximate VDC VDC
DC Volts, mV >100 dB at dc, 50 Hz or 60 Hz ±0.1% >90 dB at 50 Hz or 60 Hz ± 0.1% Input Range 100 kHz 2 500 kHz 2 Bandwidth 3 Trigger Levels 1 Bandwidth 3

AC Volts, mV > 90 dB dc to 60 Hz 50 mV 5 mV 10 mV 1 MHz -5 mV & 5 mV 1 MHz

Full-Scale Voltage 500 mV 20 mV 20 mV 1 MHz 5 mV & 65 mV 1 MHz

Open Circuit Test Voltage To 5 MΩ 30 MΩ + nS 3000 mV 500 mV 2000 mV 800 kHz 140 mV & 200 mV 90 kHz

Ohms <5V 500 mV 3.1 V 5V 0.5 V 2.0 V 950 kHz 1.4 V & 2.0 V 14 kHz

Diode Test <5V 3.1000 V 50 V 5V 5.0 V 1 MHz 0.5 V & 6.5 V > 400 kHz

Typical Short-Circuit Current 500 V 20 V 20 V 1 MHz 5 V & 65 V > 400 kHz

500 Ω 5 kΩ 50 kΩ 500 kΩ 5 MΩ 30 MΩ 1000 V 100 V 100 V > 400 kHz 5 V & 65 V > 400 kHz

Ohms 1 mA 100 µA 10 µA 1 µA 0.1 µA 0.1 µA 1. Maximum input = 10 x Range (1000 V max). Noise at low frequencies and
Diode Test 1 mA typical
amplitudes may affect accuracy.
2. Useable at reduced sensitivity to 0.5 Hz and 1000 kHz.
3. Typical frequency bandwidth with full scale (or maximum 2 X 107 V-Hz
product) RMS sine wave.

Burden Voltage (A, mA, µA)

Function Range Burden Voltage (typical)
mA - µA 500.00 µA 102 µV / mA

5,000 µA 102 µV / mA

50.000 mA 1.8 mV / mA

400.00 mA 1.8 mV / mA

A 5.0000 A 0.04 V / A

10.000 A 0.04 V / A

Safety Information General Specifications

Maximum voltage between any 1000 V dc or rms ac Display (LCD) Digital: 50000/5000 counts primary display,
terminal and earth ground. 5000 counts secondary display;
updates 4/second.
Compliances Complies with ANSI/ISA-S82.01-94, Analog: 51 segments, updates 40/second.
CSA C22.2 No 1010.1-92 to
1000 V Overvoltage Category III, Operating Temperature - 20 ºC to + 55 ºC
600 V Overvoltage Category IV,
Polution Degree 2 * Storage Temperature - 40 ºC to + 60 ºC

Certifications (Iisted and pending) CSA per standard CSA/CAN C22.2 No. Temperature Coefficient 0.05 x (specified accuracy) / ºC (<18 ºC or >28 ºC)
1010.1-92
UL per standard UL 3111 Relative Humidity 0 % to 90 % (0 ºC to 35 ºC)
TÜV per standard EN 61010 Part 1-1993 0 % to 70 % (35 ºC to 55 ºC)

Surge Protection 8 kV peak per IEC 1010.1-92 Altitude Operating: 0-2000 meters per EN61010 CAT III,
1000 V; CAT IV, 600 V
! Fuse Protection for mA 0.44 A (44/100 A, 440 mA), 0-3000 meters per EN61010 CAT II, 1000 V;
or µmA inputs 1000 V FAST Fuse EN61010 CAT III, 600 V; CAT IV, 300 V
Storage: 0000 meters
! Fuse Protection for A input 11 A, 1000 V FAST Fuse
Battery Type 4 AA Alkaline, NEDA 15A or LR6
Markings CE, UL, and TÜV
Battery Life 72 Hours typical (with backlight off)
* CAT III/CAT IV: OVERVOLTAGE (Installation) Category III/IV,
Pollution Degree 2 per IEC1010-1 refers to the level of Impulse Shock Vibration Per MIL-T-PRF 28800 for Class II instruments
Withstand Voltage protection provided. Equipment of OVERVOLTAGE
CATEGORY III is equipment in fixed installations. Examples include Electromagnetic Compatibility Susceptibility and Emissions: Commercial Limits per
electricity meter and primary over-current protection equipment. (EMC) EN61326-1
Equipment of OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY IV is equipment in the
overhead or underground utily service to a fixed installation. Size 10.0 cm x 20.3 cm x 5.0 cm (3.94 in x 8.00 in x 1.97 in)
(Not Including Accessory Mount)

Weight 545 grams (1.2 lbs.)

Case Sealing IP-42 per IEC 529, Section 3

Warranty Lifetime

Calibration Interval 1 year

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