Fluke 113 Utility Digital Multimeter with VCHEK LoZ

113 utility multimeter with VCHEK low-impedance mode explained

The Fluke 113 Utility Digital Multimeter (113) is a utility-grade digital multimeter for basic electrical testing. Its VCHEK LoZ position shows AC or DC voltage and automatically falls back to a continuity test when no voltage is present. Seven Star LLC supplies 113 in Oman and the GCC as an independent supplier in Muscat, not affiliated with the manufacturer.

VCHEK is the identifying feature of the 113, decoded in the table together with the other key data.

113 technical specifications

Data come from the manufacturer product page and Fluke 113 data sheet. Note the minimum measurable input in VCHEK autorange is 3 V DC.

How the Fluke 113 Utility Digital Multimeter works

On the VCHEK LoZ setting the 113 first looks for voltage. If it finds AC or DC it displays the value, rejecting ghost voltage from nearby wires through its low input impedance. If none is present it runs a continuity test, so one dial position answers both questions a technician usually asks first.

Min/Max records fluctuations, and the meter offers auto and manual ranging, diode test and capacitance. Low-impedance readings load the circuit and can trip RCDs when measuring phase to earth.

Key features

• VCHEK LoZ voltage and continuity
• Large backlit display
• Integrated holster with probe holders
• Min/Max function
• Diode and capacitance functions

Where 113 fits and related Fluke models

The 113 is the simplest and most utility-oriented meter in the 110 line, and has no current ranges. Where current to 10 A is needed, use the 114, 115 or 116. Where plant measurements to 1000 V are needed, use the 170 series.

For go/no-go work with automatic voltage type detection, the 114 is the closest alternative.

Selection checklist for 113

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

• No current measurement: the specification table lists none.
• Voltage up to 600 V and a 3 V DC minimum in VCHEK autorange.
• Low-impedance mode may trip RCDs.
• Wait one minute after a voltage measurement before ohms or capacitance, per the footnote.

Safe use, care and maintenance of 113

• 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 113 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 113 Utility Digital 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 113 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.

Utility workers, linesmen and maintenance electricians use the 113 for quick checks on lighting circuits, small power and switch gear. In Oman it fits camp maintenance, facility management and utility field crews that need an inexpensive, rugged voltage-and-continuity meter.

113 compared with nearby models

Always read the model-specific data sheet; rating statements differ between product pages.

Information to send with an RFQ for 113

To prepare an accurate quotation, please send:

• Exact model 113 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 113

Store the Fluke 113 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 113, 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 113 Utility Digital 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 113, 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.