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154 Is there anything materially different about this 115?
For context, this is listed as a FLUKE-115/LT meter. I also noticed the UPC and model is different from the retail version (Retail SKU: 095969324182/FLUKE-115). For example when I lokup the retail 115 UPC, this is what I see: https://www.barcodelookup.com/0959693241...
Now, likewise, when I search for this 115/LT, this is what I get: Barcode Doesn't Exist in Our Database
As best I can tell, this is likely a standard 115, branded by the school as a theft deterrent, purchased in bulk. It's that or they were supplied as part of the tuition or school surplus. I know if it is surplus, it is probably due for calibration because some red tape says it has to be done, but due to the cost of the "student meters" they replace them and surplus the old ones out.
Based on everything I see here, there's no difference from my retail 115 - it's just gently used as a classroom meter, OR it was briefly used by a student who left the trade/upgraded.
@danj here's what the leads look like - same as a retail 115:
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I would compare the label markings on the meter. It's possible Fluke updated the compliance with additional standards groups and/or level of compliance. Both of which would have forced them to issue an update (new barcode). It's also possible Fluke was contracted to build a custom version for a large customer offering a different set of probe options or add-on's.
Did you try contacting Fluke directly?
crwdns2934271:0crwdnd2934271:0 Dan crwdne2934271:0
@danj My running theory until I can get a hold of it (given I have a retail 115) is that it's similar to the retail 115, but they bought enough that they had the branding changed out as theft deterrent, similar to how Quest Diagnostics orders equipment specially labeled. I'm leaning more towards the cost of calibrating vs. replacing, and they were sold off as surplus when the time came.
That said, I'm not using it where a old calibration matters. As long as it's not grossly out of spec (and I can tell) I don't care how old the calibration is. If someone said I had to get it done given how expensive it is ($100+) I'd just buy a meter fresh off the shelf and be done with it.
crwdns2934271:0crwdnd2934271:0 Nick crwdne2934271:0
@nick - Maybe the store went out of business and these were sold off at an auction.
Given the value is less than 300 USD I doubt it has anything to do with a branding or theft issue.
Look at the back plate markings compare to yours. Any differences? The last possibility is these are knockoffs!
I wouldn't be to concerned with the calibration. These newer digital meters rarely drift, and the cost to get it certified is about the same as buying a new one!
crwdns2934271:0crwdnd2934271:0 Dan crwdne2934271:0
@danj Yeah some program was probably shut down and the meters hit surplus auctions and such.
crwdns2934271:0crwdnd2934271:0 Nick crwdne2934271:0
@danj I got ahold of Fluke. They said they don't change the meter at the core, just the branding for large orders who want it. They probably change the leads upon request but the meters never change.
crwdns2934271:0crwdnd2934271:0 Nick crwdne2934271:0