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Fluke’s MAX Digital Multimeters for a Safe Measurement

The quality of an electrician depends on their equipment. Making the distinction between what is necessary and what is not can be difficult when you are first entering the electrical industry. Some electrical tools are necessary, while others are specialized tools that you won’t need until you’ve gained more expertise.

 

Investing in high-quality tools is key advice for any electrical contractor just getting started. Yes, you can purchase affordable tool kits, but you’ll find that using your tools will take more time than actually working. One of the most important tools for electrical contractors is the digital multimeter. It can measure a variety of electrical quantities, including resistance, voltage, and current. Modern multimeters are capable of measuring both AC and DC voltage and current, making them extremely useful for electricians working on large, complex electrical projects. The sensitivity of your circuits and the accuracy required will heavily influence the multimeter you choose.

 

If you think you’ve seen the best digital multimeter, Fluke’s newest digital multimeter will surprise you. The new Fluke 15B MAX and 17B MAX digital multimeters inherit Fluke’s classic design while fully upgrading their functions to meet your needs for safe, accurate, long-lasting, and simple measurements. They have many improvements, such as a higher display resolution, a wider measurement range, and improved safety through wrong input alarms.

 

Features

  • Safety MAX – Input Alert™ audible and visual alarm for misuse
  • Resolution MAX – 6000-count reading.
  • Convenience MAX – New TL 31 Fine Tip Test Lead for troubleshooting electronics Circuits, PCBs, and electronic components.
  • Quick wakeup with any key.
  • Capacitance: up to 2000uF.
  • Frequency and temperature measurement(17B MAX only)
  • Safety rating: CATIII 600V

 

The new MAX series multimeters include an Any Key Wake-up function, a capacitance range of 2000 uF, and a louder continuity beeper for use in noisy industrial environments. Aside from the aforementioned exciting new features, the Fluke 15B and 17B MAX range retains all previous model features such as resistance, frequency, temperature measurement, diode and continuity testing, and min/max/hold readings on a large backlit LCD.

 

Apart from the above exciting new features, the Fluke 15B and 17B MAX range retains all previous model features such as resistance, frequency, temperature measurement, diode and continuity testing, and min/ Max / Hold readings on a large backlit LCD display. Fluke 15B MAX and 17B MAX are CAT III 600V-tested instruments that measure AC/DC voltage, AC/DC current, mA, mV, resistance, capacitance, and temperature (17B+). These new DMMs also include diode check, continuity check, and duty cycle measurement capabilities.

 

The 15B MAX and 17B MAX digital multimeters are excellent choices for those just getting started in electrical testing. It’s reasonably priced and has received mostly positive feedback from users and testers alike, so you can’t go wrong if this sounds good enough! One disadvantage may be the speed, but it also comes equipped, so don’t worry too much about being able to complete every test right away due to your lack of experience—take deep breaths when necessary because patience will eventually win out. To view the the users manual, download here.

 

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