Fluke 87V Power on features. - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: PeterG
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: February 17, 2012, 04:56:49 am
content: Hi all,just got this video showing features of the Fluke 87V some people may not be aware of.Regards

author: slateraptor
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: February 17, 2012, 05:27:23 am
content: Siemens mode was the only feature I knew about...so much for RTFM lol. Good stuff.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: February 17, 2012, 06:55:14 am
content: IIRC the power-on options used to be written on the underside of the meter in the older models.Dave.

author: samgab
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: February 17, 2012, 09:49:03 am
content: Quote from: EEVblog on February 17, 2012, 06:55:14 amYeah Dave, remember how you ranted about them leaving them of the "V" gen when you did your (excellent, by the way) video review of the 87V?

author: Frenchie
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: February 17, 2012, 01:10:58 pm
content: Quote from: EEVblog on February 17, 2012, 06:55:14 amThat they do, Pic of the back of my 87-3 attached

author: mikeselectricstuff
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 17, 2012, 02:52:30 pm
content: Quote from: slateraptor on February 17, 2012, 05:27:23 amFunnily enough just this morning I used the nS range to measure an 0805 resistor that turned out to be 50Gohms... A bit unstable but useable.

author: siliconmix
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: February 17, 2012, 03:38:15 pm
content: hey nice tutorial on that fluke.wish i had a fluke now

author: Rutger
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: February 17, 2012, 05:07:43 pm
content: If I buy a Fluke 87-5 from Amazon does that void the warranty? Amazon is not listed as a "Fluke authorized resellers", but the have the best price on the net.Rutger

author: ron
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: February 17, 2012, 05:10:50 pm
content: Best explanation of the smoothing function ever!

author: 500in1
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: February 17, 2012, 07:38:21 pm
content: Quote from: Rutger on February 17, 2012, 05:07:43 pmI bought my 87-5 from Amazon and successfully registered it with Fluke. This was spring of 2011.I also purchased a 287 (new) from a third party on NewEgg and Fluke View Forms from Amazon. I was able to register them both with Fluke and received the $100 rebate they had at the time. This was December 2011.I am confident that if i had a warranty claim they would be covered.If you are thinking of going with a Agilent DMM they have a promotion going for a free 1272A DMM with the purchase of a 3600 series DC Power Supply. Good in USA or Canada only. See attached PDF.

author: IanB
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 17, 2012, 07:43:27 pm
content: Quote from: mikeselectricstuff on February 17, 2012, 02:52:30 pmDoes that include only the resistor or does it include any surface film of moisture or contamination on the outside of the resistor body?

author: sonicj
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: February 17, 2012, 07:47:55 pm
content: Quote from: 500in1 on February 17, 2012, 07:38:21 pmi passed up a "new" E3611A for $120 usd last weekend.-sj

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: February 17, 2012, 10:48:02 pm
content: Quote from: Frenchie on February 17, 2012, 01:10:58 pmWhy you would remove that is beyond me!Dave.

author: Unknown
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: February 17, 2012, 10:50:56 pm
content: For a different multimeter I just printed the relevant part of the user manual so it would fit and used tape to stick it to the stand. A low-tech solution, but with better contrast than the raised lettering. Probably won't survive rough handling, however.

author: Unknown
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: February 17, 2012, 11:16:21 pm
content: Quote from: EEVblog on February 17, 2012, 10:48:02 pmProbably some new pointless euro directive, to avoid confusing the French or something equally illogical! Ford removed a LH drivers footrest that buyers loved because 0.0000001% of the chronically bewildered were mistaking it for a clutch in automatic vehicles.Some design decisions defy any form of reason or logic.

author: nanofrog
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 18, 2012, 12:11:13 am
content: Quote from: Rutger on February 17, 2012, 05:07:43 pmIf it's sold by Amazon directly, No (confirmed Amazon is an Authorized Fluke Seller with Fluke over the phone). If it was through another seller that lists on Amazon's site, you'd have to check out that particular vendor though.

author: slateraptor
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: February 18, 2012, 12:17:11 am
content: Quote from: Uncle Vernon on February 17, 2012, 11:16:21 pmLMFAO!! The first time I drove a Ford, I1)made the mistake of thinking the foot-actuated parking brake was some sort of awkwardly positioned clutch,2)scratched my head for a while figuring out how to release the parking brake, and3)had to pull over cause I couldn't find the damn head light switch...granted, I was 16 at the time and it was my old man's company car.

author: Excavatoree
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: February 18, 2012, 04:51:41 pm
content: Quote from: EEVblog on February 17, 2012, 10:48:02 pmThey removed it so they could use the same back part for the 83 and 87 - tight a**es.

author: codeboy2k
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 28, 2012, 07:28:19 am
content: Quote from: EEVblog on February 17, 2012, 10:48:02 pmMy old Tektronix TX3 has it on the back as well. I've referred to it a few times over the years.Pictures attached, just for fun.