Fluke Multimeter with Detachable Wireless Display

With the aim of improving safety and increasing productivity for today’s busy industrial and commercial electricians and electronic technicians, Fluke has introduced what it claims is the industry’s first digital multimeter with a detachable wireless display. The instrument makes it easier to take measurements in hard-to-reach places, or make measurements in machines or panels that are physically separated from a limit or isolator switch.

The Fluke 233 Digital Multimeter uses a 2.4 GHz ISM Band (which is resistant to electromagnetic interference) wireless transmitter to immediately send measurements to a detached display. By sliding the wireless display out of the meter body, the user can place the display where it is most easily seen – up to 10 meters from the point of measurement – while putting the meter in the best position to take measurements. There’s no more juggling of leads and the meter while stretching into tight spots, says Fluke.

The radio transmitter automatically turns on when the display is removed from the meter and off when the display is reattached. The removable display is magnetic and has a flat bottom, so it can be mounted or placed on a flat surface where it can easily be seen. When the display is attached, the Fluke 233 operates as a conventional multimeter.

The Fluke 233 will measure up to 1000 V ac and dc and up to 10 A. It features a 10,000 μF capacitance range, measures frequencies to 50 kHz, captures min/max and average readings automatically, and features a 6,000-count displa. A built-in thermometer enables users to take temperature readings without the need for a separate instrument.