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Galvanometer
The first device who is the predecessor of the multimeter appeared in 1820 and was a moving pointer current sensing device, called a "galvanometer". -
The first
The invention of the first multimeter in 1920 was for an engineer, named Donald Macadie, he created one capable of measuring amps, volts, and ohms, hence the product's name "AVOmeter." -
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Digital voltimeter
From 1950 to 1970 an attempt was made to create a Digital voltmeter, successfully accomplishing this in the year 1970 -
The Fluke 8020A
The Fluke 8020A was the first Multimeter digital on the year 1977. The Fluke 8020A becomes the first successful handheld digital multimeter. -
Portable multimeter
Fluke introduces the 88, the first portable multimeter designed for automotive technicians -
New functions
The new Fluke 87V Industrial Multimeter incorporates a thermometer function and the ability to accurately measure frequency and voltage on adjustable speed drives -
Thermal imager
The Fluke 279 FC True RMS Thermal Multimeter incorporates a thermal imager and digital multimeter. -
The last
Fluke introduces the 87V MAX True RMS Digital Multimeter, the first Fluke multimeter with IP67 protection.