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Fluke 87V Industrial Digital Multimeter
Features and Specifications
- 20 kHz wide bandwidth
- 1000 V rms max voltage
- 0.05 % dc accuracy
- Measure up to 10 A, 20 A for up to 30 seconds
- Auto / Manual ranging for maximum flexibility
- True-rms AC voltage and current for accurate measurements
on non-linear signals - 10,000 µF capacitance range for components and motor caps
- Supports accurate measurements on VFDs using a low-pass filter
- Captures intermittents as fast as 250 µS with Peak Capture
- 3 3/4 digits, 6,000 counts (19,999 counts in high-resolution mode)
- Analog bar graph for fast changing or unstable signals
- Built-in thermometer lets you carry one less tool (probe included)
- Input Alert warning (audible beep)
- Rated 1000 V CAT III, 600V CAT IV and IP 30
- 400 hours typical battery life
- Easy-access door for fast battery changes without breaking the calibration seal
- Designed and built in the U.S. and comes with a limited lifetime warranty

87V Digital Multimeter Overview
Designed for troubleshooting motor drives, plant automation, power distribution, and electromechanical equipment, the Fluke 87V DMM provides precise readings even in noisy, high-energy environments. This multimeter features True-RMS AC voltage and current measurement for reliable results on non-linear signals. Its low-pass filter enables accurate frequency measurements on variable frequency drives (VFD), while the peak capture function detects intermittent events as fast as 250 µS. One advantage of the Fluke 87V is its ability to take measurements on the output side of the drive—either directly at the drive or at the motor terminals.
The 87V lets you identify complex electrical problems fast, so you can work more efficiently and safely.
Built to Highest Safety Standards
All the inputs in the Fluke 87V are EN 61010-1 to CAT III 1000 V and CAT IV 600 V. The meter is designed to withstand spikes of more than 8000 V. You also benefit from an audible Input Alert warning if the test leads are placed in the incorrect input jacks for the measurement being made.
Convenient 87V Holster with Built-in Storage
The 87V has a removeable holster that also holds a test probe during testing for easier viewing. Relative mode lets you remove test lead resistance, improving accuracy of low-resistance measurements. To make your life even easier, the 87V fits into an optional magnetic hanger (TPAK) for easy set-up and viewing while freeing your hands for other tasks.

Display Features
- Positive or negative slope indicator for Hz/duty cycle triggering
- Continuity beeper is on
- Relative (REL) mode is active
- Smoothing is active
- Indicates negative readings. In relative mode, this sign indicates that the present input is less than the stored reference
- Indicates the presence of a high voltage input. Appears if the input voltage is 30 V or greater (ac or dc). Also appears in low pass filter mode. Also appears in cal, Hz, and duty cycle modes
- AutoHOLD is active
- Display Hold is active
- Peak Min Max mode and the response time is 250 μs
- Minimum-maximum recording mode
- Low pass filter mode
- Battery is low
- Measurements: A, µA, mA, V, mV, μF, nF, nS, %, e, Me, ke, Hz, kHz, AC DC
- Degrees Celsius, Degrees Fahrenheit
- Displays selected range
- (Hi Res) mode. HiRes=19,999
- Auto/Manual modes
- Number of segments is relative to the full-scale value of the selected range
Fluke 80 Series V Multimeters
The 80 Series V, available in three models, incorporates the trusted features of today's most popular Fluke digital multimeters. Designed for enhanced precision and reliability, these models offer improved measurement capabilities, troubleshooting functions, and greater resolution and accuracy. Industrial electricians around the world trust the Fluke 83V Industrial Multimeter from the control room to the plant floor. The True-RMS Fluke 87V and the 87V Max feature a specialized function for precise voltage and frequency measurements, even in electrically noisy environments such as adjustable-speed motor drives. Additionally, they both feature a built-in thermometer allowing for convenient temperature readings without requiring a separate device.

Function | 83V | 87V | 87V MAX |
---|---|---|---|
Type | Industrial Multimeter (Average Responding ) | True RMS Industrial Multimeter | True RMS Industrial Multimeter (Waterproof) |
CAT rating | CAT III 1000 V, CAT IV 600 V | CAT III 1000 V, CAT IV 600 V | CAT III 1000 V, CAT IV 600 V |
True-rms readings | No | Yes | Yes |
Voltage AC/DC | 1000 V | 1000 V | 1000 V |
Current AC/DC | 10 A | 10 A | 10 A |
Resistance | 50 MΩ | 50 MΩ | 50 MΩ |
Capacitance | 9,999 µF | 9,999 µF | 9,999 µF |
Measures temperature | No | -200 C to 1090 C | -200 C to 1090 C |
Additional measurement capabilities | Resistance, continuity/diode test | Frequency, continuity/diode test, motor drive (VFD) measurement, duty cycle, microamps, analog bar graph, relative reference | Conductance, continuity/diode test, duty cycle, frequency, microamps, motor drive (VFD) measurement, pulse width, elative reference |
IP rating | IP 30 | IP 67 | |
Battery life | 400 hours | 400 hours | 800 hours |
Drop test | 1 meter | 3 meters | 4 meters (13 feet) |
Backlit keypad | Yes | Yes |

What's in the Box
- FLUKE-87-5 Industrial Multimeter
- TL75 Test Leads
- AC175 Alligator Clips
- Holster
- 9V Battery (Installed)
- 80BK Temperature Probe
The Fluke 87V Industrial Multimeter is also referred
to as the Fluke 87-5, 87.5 and 87/5