Comtest, sole authorised distributor of Fluke Industrial and Electrical test tools and Fluke Precision Measurement in southern Africa, has announced the launch of the all-new Fluke 117 specifically designed for electricians. It’s ergonomically designed for one-handed operation and features a backlit display with large, easy-to-read digits.The Fluke 117 is a non-contact Voltage multimeter specifically designed with the electrician in mind and the varied locations in which they work, like commercial buildings, hospitals and schools.
Features include:
VoltAlertTM – non-contact voltage detection
- Sense the presence of ac voltage without carrying a second tool
- Quickly determine proper grounding with visual indicator
- Automatically determine AC/DC voltage—eliminating guesswork
- Correctly displays the voltage measurement without extra steps
- Reduces chance of false readings due to ghost voltage with new low impedance design
- Safer troubleshooting in high energy 3-phase distribution panel with IEC 61010 ratings
- True-RMS for accurate measurement on non-linear loads
- 20A measurements (30 seconds momentary, 10A continuous)
- Resistance, continuity, frequency and capacitance
- Min/Max/Average to record signal fluctuations
Fluke has put together the Complete Electrician’s Combo Kit which includes:
- Fluke 117 Multimeter
- Fluke 322 Clamp
- ToolPak Meter hanger
- Soft carrying case
- Test leads
The Fluke 117 multimeter comes standard with a 9 volt alkaline battery (typically 400 hours life). It’s compact in size (HxWxD): 167 mm x 84mm x 46 mm and weighs 0.55 kg (including batteries), and all Fluke Multimeters are shipped with a 3-year Warranty.
Comtest (Pty) Limited is the sole authorised distributor of Fluke Industrial and Electrical test tools and Fluke Precision Measurement in southern Africa. Fluke is the world leader in the manufacture, distribution and service of electrical and industrial test tools solutions.