I am a recent lurker in this forums and trying to teach my self electronics or electrical troubleshooting.
I am ready to make the Jump on buying my first DMM.
I wanted to buy the Fluke 189 series 2 DMM to work on projects such as diagnosing and repairing of dead AVR's, computer PSU's, electric stand fans, electric kettles, automotive wiring, solar panel house wiring, LED flashlights, computer peripherals, audio gears such as IEM's, earbuds and over ear headphones, old computer speakers, washing machines, arduino/rasp pi projects.
Fluke 101 for $50 USD.
Greetings!
is the 189 series 2 the same/identical to the fluke 289 as mentioned by David L. Jones on his review about this DMM which he uploaded to Youtube 8 years ago?
The Fluke 189 II would be fine as a first multimeter, many people start with less though. Just check if it comes with the leads and temp probe etc as those accessories are expensive. Check as well you're not sold a meter that has problems if you are new to repairs.
No, they are different.
The 289 is the new replacement modal for the 189 but they are not the same in looks or the way they work.
I forgot to mention that if you get an auto-ranging multimeter, make sure that it can also be set to manual mode as well.
In addition to a good accurate digital multimeter is is worth considering a half-decent, but low-cost analog multimeter which would be useful for watching varying parameters, like the voltage across a charging capacitor for example. The bar-graphs on digital multimeters don't have the same 'feel'.
When choosing a multimeter concentrate on the accuracy and ranges of the three basic parameters: DC voltage, DC current, resistance, before the fancy facilities like diode and transistor testers. Particularly consider the high and low end values of the parameters you will be measuring.
I am not necessarily advocating a Fluke, and especially not at the low-cost end where you can get better value for money elsewhere but, apart from being nice instruments, Fluke always have a reasonable resale value.
And remember, a multimeter is not just for measuring electrical values, it is a treasured possession for many of us.
Quoteis the 189 series 2 the same/identical to the fluke 289 as mentioned by David L. Jones on his review about this DMM which he uploaded to Youtube 8 years ago?No, they are different.
The 289 is the new replacement modal for the 189 but they are not the same in looks or the way they work.
I have the 187, same as the 189 but without the built in logging, and there is a 287 and 289 where I work.
I prefer my 187 because it is ready to use within 2seconds after turning on. The 28x take way too long to turn on and get to ready to use, it seems to do loads of checks in sw.
Fyi I love my 187
I think you may be confusing the 189 and the 189 series II. As far as I know the 289 is a rebranded 189 series II. Dave did a review on a 189 series II and it's very clearly similar to a 289. It makes a rather excellent multimeter for beginner or more experience tinkerer alike. Just be aware that they tend to eat batteries.
Some people prefer the simpler and faster booting brothers of the 189 series II or 289, but for $250 you really can't go wrong. I'd snap it up in a heartbeat.
Can you please give me some tips/pointers or protocol on how to check DMM on site? as I would like to arrange a mett-up the 189 series 2 seller.
Can you please give me some tips/pointers or protocol on how to check DMM on site? as I would like to arrange a mett-up the 189 series 2 seller.
I always ask ahead of time the condition and if any faults are present or names are written on the meter/case.
When I meet them and they hand over the meter to take a look, I ask if there is any problems with the meter I should know about. Don't be afraid to back out of the deal as buying it secondhand is risky if you cannot cheaply or easily repair problems.
Watch videos on youtube and read manual. You need to and be as familiar as you can with the model the accessories it came with and how multimeters work. i.e. measure ohms, volts, continuity/beep test.
Press all the buttons and check the battery compartment for battery damage on the contacts. Check the backlight and make sure the display has no characters or lines missing.
The biggest beginner question is when on AC the meter measurement moves up and down by itself, this is normal and you should see 0 when the leads are shorted together on AC.
Myself I always take another meter, spare batteries and leads which help with testing. You can always take some batteries, capacitors and resistors if you have them and fuses can be checked by following this video.
I have searched the manuals for the Fluke 187&189, 287&289 and it seems that they can be set to manual range mode.
any analog multimeter you can suggest?
I think the Fluke 189 series 2 is pretty accurate and has a wide range for the three basic parameters
I have heard praises about Fluke products and I also treasure quality equipment; that is why I was so stoked to see a Fluke 189 series 2 for 250 usd but I also wanted to hear people's suggestions and thoughts about it.
Thank you all for dedicating a small portion of your time in helping a newbie out. I think I'll pull the trigger on Fluke 189 series 2 for 250 usd.m
I am pretty ok if they eat batteries. sadly it says on the Fluke 289 manual that it takes 6 AA Alkaline batteries. Is it possible to use NiMH rechargeable batteries on the Fluke 189 series 2?
I'm still bewildered by MosherIV's recent reply.
describe the exact difference between a Fluke 189 and 189 series 2?
Oops, yes I did not realise the OP said it was a series II. That what happens when you read forums first thing in the morning.
Completely forgot they did one, guess it was just like the 89 mark IV - got rebranded really quickly.Quotedescribe the exact difference between a Fluke 189 and 189 series 2?Firstly, see the 2 pictures I posted.
Functionally, they do pretty much the same things.
I think the 289 (aka 179 mkII) has more feature rich logging.
Did the 189 II have the same super cap leakage problem as the 289? If you arrange a meet up, I'd definitely ask to open it up.
Did the 189 II have the same super cap leakage problem as the 289? If you arrange a meet up, I'd definitely ask to open it up.
oh so David was wrong in stating that the 189II was a rebranded 289. It's technically a 287?
there is no difference between the 287 and 289 apart from the accuracy in logging?
does the 287 have LoZ?
If you look at the photo you posted you will notice no LoZ feature. Compare your photo to mine which has a 287 in it.
This document could be a rough guide, remember there could be subtle differences between the short lived 189II and the 287.
http://assets.fluke.com/Catalog2012/1274458T_EN_w_Pg9.pdf?view=FitB