My new favorite multimeter!
Verified Buyer -
I was looking for a meter with the resolution and range to get accurate readings from the low-power devices I typically work with day to day such as microcontrollers, sensors and other devices. This is the first meter I have used which was able to get accurate microamp current measurements. All the other features were just icing on the cake! The TrendCapture was something I didn't have before but now couldn't live without. And the battery level indicator is a nice touch. Too much more to talk about in such a small space. If you want a more comprehensive review please see the link below.
http://www.savagecircuits.com/content.php?145-Fluke-287-True-RMS-Multimeter
Fluke has a winner here!
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend
Fluke 287 with Flukeview forms
Verified Buyer -
I have use fluke DMM for years in college, high school, and for professional and personal use (hobbyist).
I bought the Fluke 287 for two reasons: Robust functions and data logging. I am a Arduino hobbyist. I use the meter to read voltages for PWM, detect relay switching, measure current in micro-amp range and troubleshooting a project.
I also use the DMM for learning. Currently, I am studying (self-study) circuit analysis operational amplifiers. The 287 make is easy to verify calculations and lab results.
Also, Flukeview Forms allow for exporting of .csv file for charting in excel.
I really like the Fluke 287.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend
Quality Control Issues, Can't find a good one.
Verified Buyer -
bought one and it arrived with a weird blotchy texture on the yellow rubber area. I returned it, ordered another one from another dealer Tequipment and it arrived with the same blotchy problem on the yellow rubber boot. That unit also had a tear on the bottom rubber boot as well as shipping damage impact on one of the top corners. I bought one 3 years ago and it was perfect. My engineering department demands the best and I can't seem to find that with fluke anymore. Please help.
Bottom Line No, I would not recommend to a friend
Display is ghosting (less than 1 year old),
Verified Buyer -
I've had this meter for less than a year. It has a ghosting issue. For example when it displays a "0" there are two ghost lines that appear on the left and right side of the "0" that go up and down the display. This happens for all digits and it causes the menu bar at the bottom to looked striped. It would be nice to add a photo, but that feature on this web site is another thing that doesn't work. I also if the IR-USB adapter and that thing falls off the meter if you sneeze too hard near the meter.
Bottom Line No, I would not recommend to a friend
An awesome too for the pro!
Verified Buyer -
The Fluke 287 has been in my tool case for a long time. I have the calibration checked twice a year and it's always dead on. I have compared other brands side by side with my Fluke 287 and every other one is off by as little as 2% and as much as 13% from what my Fluke shows. If you are serious about accuracy and details, the Fluke is the clear choice! The only way to go is Fluke.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend