Fluke 116 HVAC True-RMS Multimeter with Temperature and uA

116 HVAC multimeter with temperature and microamps explained

The Fluke 116 HVAC True-RMS Multimeter (116) is a true-RMS digital multimeter designed for heating, ventilation and air-conditioning work. In addition to the standard functions it has a built-in thermometer input and a microamp range for testing flame sensors. Seven Star LLC supplies 116 in Oman and the GCC as an independent supplier in Muscat, not affiliated with the manufacturer.

The identifiers below show what makes this model different from the 114, 115 and 117 in the same family.

116 technical specifications

Figures come from the manufacturer product page and technical data for the Fluke 116.

How the Fluke 116 HVAC True-RMS Multimeter works

For HVAC work the 116 combines three things on one dial: temperature through a K-type thermocouple input, microamp current for flame rectification circuits, and a Lo-Z capacitance function for motor-run capacitors. A technician can therefore measure supply and return temperature, check a flame sensor and test a capacitor without changing instruments.

The large white LED backlight is useful in dark plant rooms and ceiling voids. The holster has probe holders and the meter fits an optional magnetic hanger, so it can be hung from a unit panel while both hands are free.

Key features

• Built-in temperature measurement with included probe
• Microamp ranges for flame sensors
• Lo-Z capacitance for run capacitors
• Min/Max/Average recording
• Holster with probe holders and silicone leads

Where 116 fits and related Fluke models

The 116 is the HVAC variant of the 110 series. The 114 is the simple go/no-go model, the 115 is the general field meter and the 117 adds non-contact voltage detection. Choose the 116 whenever temperature or flame-sensor current matters.

For clamp-style HVAC testing, a wireless clamp such as the 902 FC covers current to 600 A together with temperature.

Selection checklist for 116

Confirm the following points before ordering, so that the instrument matches the work and the safety rules of your site.

• Temperature range of interest within -40 °C to 400 °C.
• Need for microamp measurement for flame sensors.
• CAT III 600 V rating suits equipment panels but not service-entrance locations.
• Probe style: the included 80BK is a general-purpose bead probe.

Safe use, care and maintenance of 116

• Before each shift, inspect the case, the holster and the test leads. Cracked insulation, exposed metal or a loose input jack means the leads should be replaced before the 116 touches any live circuit.
• Confirm the meter on a known live source before and after a measurement that decides whether a circuit is dead. Never rely on a single reading when the result will be used to release a lock-out.
• Keep the input fuses to the specified type only. A blown fuse in the current inputs is the most common service event on a multimeter used on motor circuits, and a wrong fuse defeats the safety design of the Fluke 116 HVAC True-RMS Multimeter.
• Replace the battery when the low-battery symbol appears, because readings near the lower end of the range become unreliable on a weak cell. Remove the battery before long storage.
• Store the instrument clean and dry. In coastal Oman, wipe off salt film and condensation after outdoor use and avoid leaving it in a vehicle cabin in summer.

Typical applications of 116 in Oman and the GCC

Handheld multimeters are carried in every plant. In Oman, oil and gas facilities, power stations, desalination plants and petrochemical sites rely on them for control-panel faults, motor circuits, instrument loops and routine electrical checks.

In Oman the 116 is used by building services and chiller maintenance teams in malls, hospitals, hotels, airports and industrial campuses, where air-conditioning loads are very high during summer. Quick temperature and capacitor checks help restore cooling equipment with minimal downtime.

116 compared with nearby models

Only functions stated by the manufacturer for the 114, 115 and 116 are shown for those models.

Information to send with an RFQ for 116

To prepare an accurate quotation, please send:

• Exact model 116 and the quantity required.
• Whether the meter is for a lab, a workshop or field service, so the correct accessory set can be quoted.
• Required test lead type and any extra clips or probes.
• Temperature probe, case or magnetic hanger requirements.
• Whether calibration traceability paperwork is needed on delivery.
• Delivery point in Oman or elsewhere in the GCC and the required date.

Storage, handling and spares for the Fluke 116

Store the Fluke 116 in its case or holster with the test leads disconnected. Remove the batteries if the meter will not be used for several weeks, because leaking cells can damage the battery contacts. In Oman and the GCC, do not leave the instrument in a parked vehicle during summer, where cabin temperature can go well above the storage limit in the user manual.

• Inspect test leads, probes and clamps before each use and replace any lead with damaged insulation or exposed metal.
• Use only leads and accessories rated for the same or a higher measurement category than the work you do.
• Keep spare fuses of the exact type given in the manual; a wrong fuse removes the protection the meter is built with.
• Plan a regular calibration interval, often twelve months, and keep the certificate with the instrument records.

If your team uses several units of the Fluke 116, it is useful to order spare test leads and batteries in the same RFQ, so that a meter is not taken out of service for a simple accessory.

Documents and quotation

A manufacturer datasheet for the Fluke 116 HVAC True-RMS Multimeter is attached on this page so that you can check the full specification before ordering. Please review it against your site requirements.

For a quotation, send the part number 116, the quantity and your delivery location in Oman or the GCC through the RFQ button on this page. Availability and lead time are confirmed per request.