Fluke 89 iv Vs fluke 189 - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / testgear

author: Tomyx
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: October 28, 2016, 07:50:42 pm
content: What are the diferences betwen Fluke 89 IV and Fluke 189 ?Until now i found out that Fluke 89 was made before year 2000 and then was replaced by Fluke 189... correct me if is not like this.

author: Fungus
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 28, 2016, 07:55:09 pm
content: The Fluke website has all the info.The "IV" part of "Fluke 87 IV" means it's the fourth generation of the Fluke 87.

author: Tomyx
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: October 28, 2016, 08:18:47 pm
content: I try to find out with what series is more related 8x or 18x because i can't find any comparsion on forums or youtube.I dont know but i cant find the right link on the fluke website.I am not active on the forum so i dont start this post to increase my number of posts, i was thinking here is the right place to find out what i need to know + some extra tips from real people.

author: casinada
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 28, 2016, 10:45:47 pm
content: They don't make the 18X series anymore. You can check the models they make from their catalog:http://assets.fluke.com/Catalog2014/EN/Fluke-test-tools-catalog.html#p=6or go tohttp://en-us.fluke.com/products/digital-multimeters/and select which ones you want to compare

author: retiredcaps
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 28, 2016, 11:44:57 pm
content: I read somewhere that the Fluke 87IV and 89IV werechangedrebadged to the 187 and 189 respectively because they were too much of a departure from the look, feel and functionality of the original Fluke 87I and III.If you are going to buy a 89IV or 189, I suggest getting the 189 due to potential problems with slow autoranging on some 89IVs. I don't know if it is a firmware problem with some 89IV, but seehttps://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/fluke-89-iv-slow-settle-in-5v-range/Both 89IV and 189 have been discontinued.

author: Robomeds
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 29, 2016, 04:23:33 am
content: I was under the impression that they were the same meters, ie 87-4=187, 89-4=189. As was mentioned Fluke seemed to have decided it was better to keep the 87 series looking and feeling like the original 87. Hence the 187/189 was released as a step up from the 87 which went into the 87-5 model. Incidentally, I also recall reading that the 187-2 and 189-2 were identical to the 287 and 289.I've had an 89-4 and currently have a 187. Aside from the feature differences between the 187 and 189 I see no differences.

author: retiredcaps
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 29, 2016, 04:36:03 am
content: Quote from: Robomeds on October 29, 2016, 04:23:33 amI edited my post so it is a bit more clear specificallychangedrebadged

author: retiredcaps
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 29, 2016, 04:37:44 am
content: Quote from: Robomeds on October 29, 2016, 04:23:33 amEEVblog #15 (fifteen).

author: Tomyx
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: October 29, 2016, 04:12:29 pm
content: thanks for the reply guys !I got a fluke 89 IV from ebay then read the problem that some have with the 5v range readings taking too much time, but my unit dont have this problem. Only minus si the missing probe holder... but i wont use it with a pc so is not a big deal.Wante to know if is better than a 189 series or witch was first released 89 or 189, is a reliable meter or should i sell it.I use it for simple electronic like measuring capacitors, resistors and dc voltage.

author: retiredcaps
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 29, 2016, 04:43:05 pm
content: Quote from: Tomyx on October 29, 2016, 04:12:29 pmMaybe there is a language barrier issue, but I thought Robomeds and I already answered that.If I had to choose between the 87IV/89IV/187/189 or 87V, I would go with the former.

author: commongrounder
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 29, 2016, 04:49:18 pm
content: The 89iv was earlier. There are subtle differences between the 89iv and the 189, mainly additional ranges in the resistance measurement, and a slightly more sensitive/improved AC Trms converter. I have a very late model 89iv that had already incorporated some of those improvements, indicating to me that Fluke was always attempting to keep on top of advances in technology. I have never opened my meter to see if the board looks different from photos of others I have seen posted here.

author: Tomyx
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: October 29, 2016, 08:27:15 pm
content: my unit was second hand (had the "warranty void if seal broken" intact) so i opened it right away to see if any components was smoked or imput protection cracked etc... i do this on all used equipement

author: Robomeds
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 30, 2016, 03:17:07 am
content: Quote from: retiredcaps on October 29, 2016, 04:36:03 amIt was clear to me, I was just seconding your information.