Fluke 773, A new way to do diagnostics!

[@HeyItsTimT]

Very informative video, Dan. I work as an instrumentation technician, and my craft is where you’ll truly get your bang for your buck out of this meter. Traditionally, we use 787 or 789 process meters to have your normal DMM capabilities with the perks of sourcing/simulating mA. Milliamps is the default output for transmitters in the industrial application (Pressures, Flows, Levels, Temperatures, etc.) Measuring/sourcing mA you normally would have to get in series with the loop, meaning you’d have to break the circuit to check equipment. The grand benefit of the 773 is the fact that you can measure and source WITHOUT breaking the circuit! In other words, operations would not have to lose their device for you to deliver a diagnostic. This device is especially useful to us if we do not have a HART communicator to talk to an instrument. HART communicators can also measure and source mA, and some models like the TREX can also provide loop power for bench testing or if you’re on a dead loop. Speaking of which, the only feature I did not see you speak of was the “Loop Power.” This feature is also available on the 789, and it’s really just a convenience thing. Loop power for almost all process measuring transmitters is 24VDC, so yes. The 773 can technically source 24VDC, not just 10. I’ve actually used my boss’ 773 (I wish it was mine LOL) for spec-checking instruments using only the loop power mode and a 475 HART communicator. I’m so eager to truly use this meter for its clamp in an actual troubleshooting application, but my 787 will get the job done for what I do. Just thought I’d share my insight and personal experiences! Really love how you broke down its basic functions in a way anybody should understand.

[@dansproshop]

That’s awesome. Thank you!!

[@billwheeler1213]

Thanks for the comment, I got permission to purchase " something " but the research gets confusing for what options best suit my needs (troubleshooting)

[@Iliketoys]

Love your videos. Keep them coming they are very informative and helpful for someone like me who is a beginner in the maintenance field. Thank u much.

[@dansproshop]

Thanks, will do!

[@jdizzle2633]

I used one to compare a 4-20ma signal to verify flow from a well 0-600gpm span 300gpms 12ma signal first time I used one ordered the meter that same day just arrived 😅

[@dansproshop]

It is fantastic for controls!!

[@christianborja5285]

Did i miss that part where you use the Clamp for measuring current or 4-20mA ?

[@TruggWalggger]

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[@trevelynbrown4444]

Hope your shoulder is better.

[@dansproshop]

It’s gunna be a long recovery unfortunately

[@mdbrenna]

So would you say this is like the 787 Process Meter with a current clamp?

[@HeyItsTimT]

Yes, but it’s closer to a 789 in the aspect that they can both provide Loop Power. The 787 and 787B cannot.

[@natepeterson7145]

You have the 772 linked btw

[@dansproshop]

My bad. Thank you!

[@MrOwusu-Arko]

You’re too electrical biased to be explaining how this Fluke works. 😂😂😂 I’m an instrument engineer in a large mining company in west Africa. I saved many months to get one of these. It’s been a life saver. My job has never been easier.

[@dansproshop]

lol, the rite tools are always worth it!!

[@hoovercamaro]

Sorry Dan I'm too Cheap for Fluke im a Whatever is on sale at Princess auto or TSC multimeter kinda guy lol.

[@dansproshop]

Haha. Nothing wrong with that!

[@billwheeler1213]

Not going to find a loop generator there (I looked ;)