Fluke 87v - use in Australia  - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / testgear

author: PowerNet
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 14, 2017, 05:52:13 am
content: Hello all,So Iv ordered a new one from the USA, paid around $500 for it.Question is can this be used straight away outa the box on 240v here down under? I assume it's fine right ?Iv been hearing all these calibration tests etc I don't need to do this on the meter right?And what's the latest built serial number and firmware numbers I should be looking out for ?Any tips ?Thanks.

author: IanB
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 14, 2017, 05:56:41 am
content: If you buy it from America it will be the 120 V version. You will need to get it adjusted before you can use it on 240 V

author: PowerNet
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 14, 2017, 06:51:39 am
content: Lol. Funny.

author: PowerNet
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 14, 2017, 07:33:42 am
content: Yeh Iv been watching them videos.Any ideas on where to find the latest firmware versions and is there an online list with built dates etc ?

author: Monkeh
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 14, 2017, 07:41:20 am
content: It's a multimeter. Just take it out of the box and use it.Alternatively, leave it in there until you know what it's used for.

author: Wytnucls
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 14, 2017, 07:49:57 am
content: It's the US version, hold it upside-down otherwise the electrons might fall out!

author: retiredcaps
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 14, 2017, 04:47:55 pm
content: Quote from: PowerNet on May 14, 2017, 05:52:13 amI'm curious why you didn't order it locally.QuoteThe Fluke 87V uses a 9V battery for its power source. You can use the 87V to measure anything from microvolts all the way to 1000V (very carefully).QuoteYour meter is already calibrated from the factory.QuoteThere is no user firmware upgrades for the 87V. What you get is what you get.QuoteIf you are new, learn how to measure current properly and the correct techniques. Easy for a newbie to blow the expensive HRC fuses (about $5 to $10 USD each).

author: PowerNet
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 14, 2017, 09:37:36 pm
content: Thanks.Australia sell these for over $1000 aud.I read somewhere there was a firmware comparasion release date.Anyways.Cheers

author: serggio
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 14, 2017, 10:46:45 pm
content: Quote from: PowerNet on May 14, 2017, 09:37:36 pmOnly one Fluke DMM who was able to FW upgrade - 280 series DDMs. All other Fluke DMMs not upgradeable. Probably you read somewhere about HW revision or something else

author: lypse
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: May 15, 2017, 01:46:38 am
content: Quote from: PowerNet on May 14, 2017, 05:52:13 amTheres two senerios where you may want to have your meter calibrated, that I can think of. There may very well be more reasons.Basically its a yearly test that your meter lives up to the it rated specifications.Possible law requirement, when measuring and documentation that the installation you have done is to code.Calibrating/Testing another instrument/transmitter. and documenting it according to procedure from your employer.I think few private people calibrate their meters

author: Fungus
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 15, 2017, 02:34:09 am
content: Quote from: blueskull on May 14, 2017, 06:32:11 amBut he's buying a Fluke87...?!

author: ProBang2
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: May 15, 2017, 03:54:20 am
content: Quote from: Fungus on May 15, 2017, 02:34:09 amSo what? You can buy even a Lamborghini whithout a driving license...

author: Muxr
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 15, 2017, 04:13:57 am
content: Quote from: PowerNet on May 14, 2017, 05:52:13 amWe have quite a bit of volt nuts here on these forums, and we all like to mess about with voltage references and test for drift. But Fluke 87V is a type of meter that hardly drifts. It's not particularly high resolution either so it will likely stay in spec for as long as you have it. Heck I have a couple of 40-50 year old 8020a Flukes that are still in spec.Things get a bit more complex and interesting once you cross into high resolution 6 1/2, 7 1/2 or 8 1/2 digit bench DMMs.

author: Electro Detective
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 15, 2017, 04:34:56 am
content: Perhaps consider a Fluke 28-11 instead,same specifications as the 87V, but..the winning factor is you can swim across any ocean with it, and be sure it will still work in any country you get washed up on

author: PowerNet
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 17, 2017, 03:24:13 am
content: FYI, found this store in the States selling Fluke products:https://www.tequipment.netthey ship to Oz too.Might buy another 87V or 28II

author: IanB
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 17, 2017, 03:35:45 am
content: Quote from: PowerNet on May 17, 2017, 03:24:13 amNot sure that makes a lot of sense. When you buy a new 87V you are paying half the purchase price for the brand name and half for the actual product. It's not really good value unless you need a Fluke to gain entry to the job site.

author: PowerNet
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 17, 2017, 03:40:53 am
content: Well i need to a open current metre so either a T5-1000v or a clamp add-on for the 87VBut a second 87V or 28II wont hurt for them double checking jobs around.

author: Electro Detective
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 17, 2017, 03:49:04 am
content: Quote from: PowerNet on May 17, 2017, 03:40:53 amSpeaking from ongoing personal experience:Two 87s are better than one for double checking everything,including checking the meters to ensure they are in agreement

author: Electro Detective
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 17, 2017, 03:58:21 am
content: Forgot to mention if you own two Fluke 87s,you can gain entry to two job sites instead of one, or something like that, I think..