In big news for electricians, it’s all about how small the Fluke 301D Clamp Meter is! The profile certainly got my attention but does it have all the capabilities you need?
Fluke 301D Clamp Meter Size
Even a quick glance at this meter in someone’s hand can inspire a double-take. At just 7.5 inches long, 2 inches wide, and 0.6 inches thick with a 1.3-inch jaw opening, it’s significantly more compact than most clamp meters. Not only does it fit in your hand more easily, but it also fits into the pockets of your work pants or smaller pockets in your tool bag.
Combined with jaws that are only 0.4 inches and a 1.3-inch opening, you can easily work in much tighter spaces than full-size meters.
As a smaller meter, it’s lightweight as well, weighing in at just 5.4 ounces.
Fluke 301D Clamp Meter Capability Range
It should come as no surprise that this compact of a meter doesn’t have the full range of capabilities that Fluke’s top-end meter do. It does cover the needs for a wide range of testing applications, though.
AC and DC capable, the 301D can measure voltage, resistance, and continuity on systems up to 600A. One thing to note is that this model does not offer true RMS readings, so keep that in mind if that’s a deal-breaker feature for your work.
Here’s the key specification table if you want the specific details:
| 600-Amp | |
|---|---|
| AC or DC Current Resolution | 0.1A (0.01A at 60A Range) |
| AC or DC Current Accuracy | 2% + 5 (2% + 10 at 60A Range) |
| AC or DC Voltage Range | 600 V |
| AC or DC Voltage Resolution | 0.1 V |
| AC or DC Voltage Accuracy | 1.5% + 5 |
| Resistance Range | 600 Ω/6 kΩ/60 kΩ |
| Resistance Accuracy | 1% + 5 |
| Voltage Frequency Range | 9.999/99.99/999.9 Hz 9.999/99.99 kHz |
| Voltage Frequency Accuracy | 0.1% + 3 |
| Current Frequency Range | 45.0-400.0 Hz |
| Current Frequency Accuracy | 0.1% + 3 |
| Capacitance Range | 99.99 uF 999.9 uF (9.999 uF at 60A Range) |
| Capacitance Accuracy | 5% + 5 (2% + 5 at 60A Range) |
| Diode Range | 3.000 V |
| Diode Accuracy | 10% |
| Safety Rating | CAT III 300 V |
Additional Highlights
- Backlit LCD screen
- Powered by two AAA batteries (500-hour runtime)
Fluke 301D Clamp Meter Price
Plan on spending $154.99 for this model at your favorite Fluke retailer. It’s backed by a 1-year warranty and includes batteries plus TL75 test leads to get you started.
