Fluke 117 True RMS Multimeter SOP

Before we start make sure you have the main components to use the multimeter

Positive test lead

Negative test lead

The negative test is inserted in the black colored terminal

To measure current, the positive test lead must be inserted in the left, red terminal

To measure everything else, the positive test lead must be inserted in the right, red terminal

There are multiple positions for the rotary switch to be set. The table gives a brief summary on what each setting does

There are four buttons on the Fluke 117 Multimeter:

HOLD: Turns on all display segments

MIN MAX: Disables beeper. "bEEP" is displayed when enabled

RANGE: Enables low impedance capacitance measurements. "LCAP" is displayed when enabled

Orange button: Disables automatic power-down ("Sleep mode"). "PoFF" is displayed when enabled

Brightness: disables auto backlight off. "LoFF" is displayed when enabled

To measure resistance, set the knob to "Ohms" and place the leads on either side of the circuit you want to measure resistance from

Set the Knob to the Omega symbol

To measure continuity, set the knob to the symbol that looks like waves. Place the leads on either side that you want to test for. If there is a beep then there is a continuous current , if not, then there is an opening or short in the circuit

Set the knob to the "wave" symbol

To measure voltage, set the knob to "V". The wave symbolizes AC and the line followed by a dashed line symbolizes DC. Set the leads on either side to measure the voltage of that portion of the circuit

To measure millivolts, set the knob to "mV"

AC Voltage

DC Voltage

AC Millivoltage. Press yellow button for DC Millivoltage

Use the proper terminals, switch position, and range for your measurements

It is good practice to follow the three steps shown in the image. Set the knob to "A", and the same symbols apply for AC and DC current

DC Current

AC Current

Set the knob to the symbols shown to measure capacitance

Switching the position of the leads for other measurements will only change the sign. For capacitance it is important to have the negative lead placed on the charging side and the positive lead on the discharging side

Press the yellow button and switch to symbol shown for capacitance

To measure voltage frequency, set the knob to "V (AC)" you will also see the "Hz" symbol

To measure current frequency, set the knob to "A (AC)" you will also see the "Hz" symbol

Press yellow button and switch to the AC Voltage position

Press yellow button and switch to AC Current position

To detect the presence of AC voltage, place the top of the meter close to a conductor. The meter gives an audible as well as visual indication when voltage is detected

There are two sensitivity settings. The "Lo" setting used for various power cords, and the "Hi" setting which allows for AC voltage detection on other styles of recessed power connectors or sockets where the actual AC voltage is recessed within the connector itself

Switch to the Volt Alert position

To measure diodes, set the knob to the symbols shown in the image

As seen in the image, a good diode will give an audible signal when measuring a forward bias diode and no signal with 0L for a reverse bias diode.

A bad diode will give no signal for a forward bias, and a long auditory signal for an open and shorted diode

Set knob to the diode symbol. DO NOT PRESS YELLOW BUTTON

The guide is finished! If you have any questions do not hesitate to ask Terrapin Works staff before performing measurement

Images and guides were taken and edited from the Official Fluke 117 Multimeter Manual: https://www.allaboutcircuits.com/test-me...