Issue with my Fluke 115 Meter...

[HumbleWorker 91RT]

Hi guys and girls,

I am having a slight issue with my multi meter,

its display has randomly flickered whilst on voltage then the continuity buzzer just went off.. and the screen crashed.

I have a feeling it's shorted internally due to the strange behaviour, when I use the rotary to turn it off then back on it resets...
I must also say I haven't had it calibrated since I first got it three years ago.

Anyone had a similar issue?.

Cheers,
HW

 

[Devonchris]

Try a new battery

 

[HumbleWorker 91RT]

Try a new battery

Hey bud,

I've already tried this, still does the same thing only now when I move the rotary switch from AC Volts to ohms/continuity it crashes again....

I don't want to disturb it by opening it up but think that's the only choice right now

 

[Octopus]

Out of interest why haven't you had it calibrated?

 

[Rpa07]

If it hasn't been used much then there may be dust/dirt in the rotary contacts. Have you tried rotating the dial a number of times to wear away any surface grime? Can you get into it with some contact spray?
Murdoch - do you have your multimeter calibrated? MFT yes but multimeter?

 

[HumbleWorker 91RT]

Out of interest why haven't you had it calibrated?

To be honest bud, I just never got round to it

 

[HumbleWorker 91RT]

If it hasn't been used much then there may be dust/dirt in the rotary contacts. Have you tried rotating the dial a number of times to wear away any surface grime? Can you get into it with some contact spray?
Murdoch - do you have your multimeter calibrated? MFT yes but multimeter?

Hey RPA,

Yeah I've been using it the past week quite a lot so it's usage should of sorted out any sort etc banana ports seem clean and sprayed contact clean on them

 

[Devonchris]

Sounds like it's more than a simple fix. If you're opening it up then that's electronics and way above my "pay grade". Good luck.

Chris 2014RT

 

[Bobster]

Before you start stripping it down, Fluke are excellent with warranties. I know my fluke 177 has a lifetime coverage.

 

[Devonchris]

Once you open it up how are going to test it?

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