Fluke 8010A Digital Multimeter

The Fluke 8010A is a 3.5-digit portable/benchtop digital multimeter engineered for precision electrical testing across DC and AC measurements. It delivers 0.1% basic DC accuracy using dual-slope integration to eliminate noise and provides true-RMS conversion for accurate non-sinusoidal waveform measurement. The instrument handles DC voltage from 100 µV to 1000 V, AC voltage from 10 mV to 750 V, DC current from 100 nA to 2 A, AC current from 10 µA to 2 A, and includes a dedicated 10 A AC/DC range.

Resistance measurement spans 100 mΩ to 20 MΩ, with conductance capability up to 10,000 MΩ equivalent resistance. The 3.5-digit LCD display provides autozero and autopolarity indication. True-RMS conversion handles crest factors of 1 to 1 and operates across 45 Hz to 50 kHz with typical ±3 dB response extending to 200 kHz.

Diode testing is supported through resistance ranges. Voltage overload protection reaches 1000 V DC or peak AC on all ranges, with transient protection to 6 kV for 10 microseconds. Current protection uses two in-series fuses (2 A/250 V and 3 A/600 V); the 10 A range is unfused.

Resistance/conductance inputs withstand up to 500 V without damage. Input impedance is 10 MΩ on all ranges. The instrument features normal mode rejection >60 dB at 60 Hz and common mode rejection >60 dB at DC, 50 Hz, and 60 Hz.

Response time is 1 second maximum within a range. AC line operation uses 90–132 V or 200–264 V at 50/60 Hz, consuming 2 W standard. Optional battery operation (8010A-01) provides 15–30 hours of use with 14-hour recharge time and low-battery indication at 1/2 hour remaining.

Technical Specifications

• Display: 3.5-digit LCD with autozero and autopolarity


• DC Voltage: 100 µV to 1000 V


• AC Voltage (True-RMS): 10 mV to 750 V (45 Hz to 50 kHz)


• DC Current: 100 nA to 2 A


• AC Current (True-RMS): 10 µA to 2 A, with dedicated 10 A range


• Resistance: 100 mΩ to 20 MΩ


• Conductance: Up to 10,000 MΩ equivalent resistance


• Diode Test: PN junction testing via resistance ranges


• Basic DC Accuracy: 0.1%


• Frequency Response: ±3 dB typical to 200 kHz; accuracy specified to 50 kHz


• Volt-Hz Product: 10⁷ max (200 V max @ 50 kHz)


• Input Impedance: 10 MΩ on all ranges


• Normal Mode Rejection: >60 dB at 60 Hz


• Common Mode Rejection: >60 dB at DC, 50 Hz, and 60 Hz (1 kΩ unbalanced)


• Overload Protection

Voltage: 1000 V DC or peak AC; transients to 6 kV for 10 µs

• Overload Protection

Current: Two in-series fuses (2 A/250 V, 3 A/600 V); 10 A range unfused

Overload Protection

Resistance/Conductance: Up to 500 V without damage

• Response Time: 1 second maximum within a range


• Power (AC line): 90–132 V or 200–264 V at 50/60 Hz; 2 W consumption


• Battery Option (8010A-01): 15–30 hours operation; 14-hour recharge time

Key Features

• Dual-slope integration eliminates noise floor


• True-RMS converter handles non-sinusoidal waveforms (crest factor 1 to 1)


• Fluke-manufactured true-RMS converter ensures accuracy across harmonically complex signals


• Clear LCD with dual indication modes


• Long-term calibration stability (1 year)


• 500 V resistance-mode overvoltage tolerance


• 6 kV transient protection on voltage inputs

Typical Applications

• Electronics technician troubleshooting and maintenance


• Power supply testing and verification


• Non-sinusoidal waveform measurement in switched circuits


• Field and laboratory AC/DC measurements


• Diode and junction testing

Compatibility & Integration Standard AC line operation with selectable voltage input. Fused current protection via dual in-series elements. Optional rechargeable battery operation enables extended portable use without line dependency.