Fluke 1587FC Insulation Multimeter with Fluke Connect

I just recently upgraded to this new 1587FC, but the 1587 has always been my go to favorite insulation tester. The fluke connect feature, while not something I use extremely regularly, does work amazingly when you need it. It is very convenient to be able to see your meter readings from your phone even if you're not close to the meter itaelf.

I have been an electrician for over four years since I left high school in 2012. I have used many instruments in the past four years as a marine electrician. This is probably one of the best all-around instruments for Megging and checking continuity that I can think of. It also has so many other features such as checking temperature diodes current and voltage.

I'm an industrial and commercial electrician. I originally purchased a 1587 as part of the 1587-MDT (Motor Drive Troubleshooting) Kit, with the 400A current clamp, thermocouple, and 9040 Phase Rotation Indicator. I often troubleshoot and commission motors, and the 1587 was my go-to DMM. It's now been replaced by the 1587FC The added features of Fluke Connect, the automated temperature correction when conducting IRT (Insulation Reisitance Tests), and automated PI (Polarization Index) and DAR (Dialectric Absorbtion Ratio) tests have simplified and streamlined my troubleshooting procedure. Documentation of troubleshooting and of pre-start motor commissioning or re-commissioning now is clear, and simple. The graph of an IRT for a borderline motor winding really helps me explain to a customer the problem, or potential problem, with a motor. And, it's saved customers money when I can document a motor's or compressor's health where other technicians have played the "it's a bad motor" card. The most innovative use I found for my 1587FC is in tuning a 0-10VDC PID (Poportional gain, Integral gain, Derivitive gain) pressure control loop. The realtime graphing function with Fluke Connect allowed me to see the resultant pressure of the VFD's response in realtime as I adjusted the P, I, and D values of the VFD. And the value of documentation is priceless.

Great meter...does all I need and more. The only option it doesn't have that i wish it did is temperature.

I've been using this Meter for almost 2yrs now, from just checking voltage all the way to checking insulation in motors. I would recommend this meter to any Industrial Electrician.

Great product, works like it should, quality you would expect

Works great. Very pleased with the product. Received quickly. Just what the mechanic ordered!

Description was correct with included accessories!

i have a fluke 16 multimeter and have been using for over 11 years now, i think they are the best on the market. this one has never failed and that in itself is a selling point to me.as far as i'm concerned fluke brands are all i buy. thank you for a great product.

As a defense contractor working on Navy ships I use the 1587 FC Insulation Multimeter daily. We are required to perform insulation resistance checks using 500 volts as well as continuity checks. This meter can accomplish both. No need to carry two meters around. The remote probe and ability to record data on my phone is a real time saver and ensures accuracy. The display has large digits that are easy to read in dark locations. The meter can be used with the FLUKE SV225 Stray Voltage Eliminator to prevent false reading from ghost voltage. Very versatile meter.