Fluke 283 FC CAT III 1500 V True-RMS Wireless Digital Multimeter

Key Features At A Glance

• CAT III 1500 V / CAT IV 1000 V safety rating across the multimeter, wireless clamp, and supplied test leads
• True-RMS AC/DC voltage measurement to 1500 V DC and 1000 V AC for utility-scale PV, wind, electric railway, and data center work
• Wireless a283 FC current clamp measures AC and DC current up to 60 A with a 34 mm thin-jaw opening for combiner boxes
• Simultaneous voltage and current measurement with automatic VA power calculation when paired with the a283 FC clamp
• User-defined Limit Gauge with audio and visual go/no-go indication for repetitive measurements across large PV arrays
• Multimeter readiness Self-Check verifies calibration status, battery, test leads, and AC/DC voltage function before use
• Internal memory logging with time- and date-stamped readings, transferable to Fluke Connect and Fluke Cloud Storage
• IP52 ingress protection and 2 m (6.5 ft) drop test rating on both the multimeter and the wireless clamp

The Fluke 283 FC/PV is a solar-focused True-RMS digital multimeter and wireless current clamp kit engineered for technicians working in DC environments up to 1500 V. The kit pairs the 283 FC handheld multimeter with the a283 FC wireless AC/DC current clamp, TL175-HV TwistGuard silicone test leads, and a CAT III 1500 V Staubli MC4 test lead set, delivering a matched measurement system rated CAT III 1500 V / CAT IV 1000 V end-to-end.

The 283 FC/PV is built for utility-scale solar photovoltaic arrays, wind power installations, electric railway systems, and data center DC environments. Typical front-line tasks include troubleshooting inverters, combiner boxes, strings of PV modules, and individual modules. The Staubli MC4 leads connect directly to module or string connectors for DC voltage measurements up to 1500 V, while the TL175-HV silicone leads extend the kit to voltage, millivoltage, resistance, continuity, and capacitance measurements throughout the balance of the system.

Brand Heritage

Fluke Corporation was founded in 1948 by John Fluke Sr. and has been part of Fortive Corporation since Fortive's 2016 spin-off from Danaher Corporation. The Fluke brand has remained continuous through these corporate transitions, and the 283 FC carries forward the Fluke product designation directly.

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The Fluke 283 FC/PV is offered as a complete solar measurement kit and is also available as two component products: the FLUKE-283 FC multimeter sold without the solar-specific accessories, and the FLUKE-A283 FC wireless current clamp sold separately. All three SKUs share the same CAT III 1500 V / CAT IV 1000 V safety rating and the same True-RMS measurement architecture.

The choice between the full PV kit and the component instruments depends on what the technician already owns. The PV kit is the complete front-line solar troubleshooting solution; the standalone multimeter and standalone clamp let an existing 283 FC owner add the wireless clamp capability later, or let a technician outfit a clamp-only role where another rated multimeter is already in service.

Each new model below is offered on its own product page with condition-matched pricing and matching warranty terms. Confirm the SKU on the formal quote so the kit contents and accessory list match the intended use.

The FLUKE-283 FC/PV kit is the version specifically configured for utility-scale photovoltaic work. It is the only SKU in the family that includes the CAT III 1500 V Staubli MC4 test lead set (PVLEAD1) for direct connection to PV module and string connectors, in addition to the 283 FC multimeter, the a283 FC wireless clamp, the TL175-HV TwistGuard silicone test leads, the TPAK magnetic hanging strap, and the premium hard carrying case.

The three SKUs differ by accessory bundle, not by measurement specification. FLUKE-283 FC/PV: multimeter, wireless clamp, MC4 PV leads, TL175-HV silicone leads, hard case, TPAK hanger. FLUKE-283 FC: multimeter, TL175-HV silicone leads, hard case, TPAK hanger — no wireless clamp and no MC4 PV leads. FLUKE-A283 FC: wireless clamp alone, intended as an add-on for an existing 283 FC owner.

Warranty terms also differ across the family: the 283 FC multimeter carries a limited lifetime warranty, while the a283 FC wireless clamp carries a one-year warranty. The PV kit reflects both warranty terms across its bundled components.

Model	Type	Max Voltage	Max Current
283 FC	Digital Multimeter (standalone)	1500 V DC / 1000 V AC	60 A AC/DC (requires a283 FC clamp, not included)
283 FC/PV	DMM + Wireless Clamp Solar Kit	1500 V DC / 1000 V AC	60 A AC/DC (with clamp)
a283 FC	Wireless AC/DC Current Clamp	CAT III 1500 V / CAT IV 1000 V rated	60 A AC/DC

Additional differences in specifications beyond the few shown above are not listed here — see each model's full specifications below.

Accessories Supplied

• 283 FC TRMS Wireless Digital Multimeter
• TL175-HV TwistGuard Silicone test leads
• Premium carrying case
• TPAK magnetic hanging strap
• Limited Lifetime Warranty

Product Core & Specifications

Function	Range	Resolution	Accuracy
AC volts	6.000 V	0.001 V	1.0 % + 3 (45 Hz to 500 Hz)
60.00 V	0.01 V
600.0 V	0.1 V	2.0 % + 3 (500 Hz to 1 kHz)
1000 V	1 V
DC volts	6.000 V	0.001 V	0.09 % + 3
60.00 V	0.01 V
600.0 V	0.1 V
1500 V	1 V	0.15 % + 2
DC mV	600.0 mV	0.1 mV	0.09 % + 2
AC mV	600.0 mV	0.1 mV	1.0 % + 3 (45 Hz ~ 500 Hz); 2.0 % + 3 (500 Hz ~ 1000 Hz)
Continuity	600 Ω	1 Ω	—
Resistance	600.0 Ω	0.1 Ω	0.5 % + 4
6.000 kΩ	0.001 kΩ
60.00 kΩ	0.01 kΩ
600.0 kΩ	0.1 kΩ
6.000 MΩ	0.001 MΩ
50.00 MΩ	0.01 MΩ	1.5 % + 4
Capacitance	1000 nF	1 nF	1.2 % + 2
10.00 µF	0.01 µF
100.0 µF	0.1 µF
9999 µF	1 µF	10 % typical
Frequency	99.99 Hz	0.01 Hz	0.1 % + 2
999.9 Hz	0.1 Hz
9.999 kHz	0.001 kHz
99.99 kHz	0.01 kHz
AC VA (45~500 Hz)	360.0 VA	0.1 VA	2 % + 1.0 VA
3.600 kVA	0.001 kVA	2 % + 0.01 kVA
36.00 kVA	0.01 kVA	2 % + 0.1 kVA
60.00 kVA	0.01 kVA	2 % + 0.15 kVA
DC VA	360.0 VA	0.1 VA	2 % + 1.0 VA
3.600 kVA	0.001 kVA	2 % + 0.01 kVA
36.00 kVA	0.01 kVA	2 % + 0.1 kVA
90.00 kVA	0.01 kVA	2 % + 0.25 kVA
Operating temperature	-10 °C to 60 °C
Storage temperature	-30 °C to +70 °C
Humidity (without condensation)	0 % to 90 %, 10 °C to 30 °C; 0 % to 75 %, 30 °C to 40 °C; 0 % to 45 %, 40 °C to 60 °C
Electromagnetic compatibility	IEC 61326-1, IEC 61326-2-2, Portable, Group 1, Class A
Overvoltage category	CAT III 1500 V, CAT IV 1000 V
Agency approvals	ETL (AMER and EMEA), CSA (APAC), CE, UK CA
Drop test	2 meter (6.5 ft) drop test
Ingress protection	IP52
Warranty	Limited lifetime
Counts	6000
Size	22.5 cm x 10.5 cm x 5.7 cm (8.8 in x 4.1 in x 2.2 in)
Weight	0.7 kg (1.5 lb)
Battery life	> 150 hours typical, without backlight (Alkaline, 3 AA); > 100 hours typical when connected to wireless current clamp (Alkaline, 3 AA)

Important: Maximum input rating: CAT III 1500 V / CAT IV 1000 V. The 283 FC multimeter, a283 FC wireless current clamp, TL175-HV silicone test leads, and Staubli MC4 test leads all carry this rating; do not exceed it.Important: The FLUKE-283 FC standalone configuration does NOT include the a283 FC Wireless Current Clamp. Current measurements (AC/DC amps up to 60 A) and VA/power calculations require the a283 FC clamp, which must be ordered separately or as part of the FLUKE-283 FC/PV kit.Important: The FLUKE-A283 FC Wireless Current Clamp is designed for use with the Fluke 283 FC Multimeter; it transmits measurements wirelessly to the 283 FC and is not a standalone display instrument.Important: Multimeter carries a Limited Lifetime warranty; the a283 FC Wireless Current Clamp carries a 1-year warranty.Recommended pairing: use the 283 FC multimeter with the a283 FC wireless AC/DC current clamp to capture simultaneous voltage and current readings with automatic VA power calculation, as described in the datasheet's typical solar troubleshooting workflow.

Please review the Manufacturer's Data Sheet to verify published specifications. Feedback on this webpage is always welcome — please reach out to your Test Architect at any time for questions or concerns. Thank you, we truly appreciate you being our customer.