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Fluke 8588A Service Manual

Fluke 8588A Service Manual

Reference multimeter / 8 1/2 digit multimeter
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8588A/8558A
Reference Multimeter / 8½ Digit Multimeter
Service Manual
July 2019
© 2019 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
All product names are trademarks of their respective companies.

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  • Page 1 8588A/8558A Reference Multimeter / 8½ Digit Multimeter Service Manual July 2019 © 2019 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved. Specifications are subject to change without notice. All product names are trademarks of their respective companies.
  • Page 2 Fluke authorized resellers shall extend this warranty on new and unused products to end-user customers only but have no authority to extend a greater or different warranty on behalf of Fluke. Warranty support is available only if product is purchased through a Fluke authorized sales outlet or Buyer has paid the applicable international price.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Title Page Introduction....................Safety Information ..................Specifications .................... Usage Information ..................Contact Fluke Calibration ................Calibration Interval and Performance ............Required Equipment ................Calibration Adjustment Overview............Manual Adjustment ................Remote Adjustment ................Calibration Verification................DC Voltage ...................
  • Page 4 8588A/8558A Service Manual Self Test ....................32 List of Replaceable Parts ................33 How to Obtain Parts................33 Remove Hardware Components ............39 Handles.................... 39 Bottom Feet and Tilt Stand Bail ............39 Top and Bottom Covers ..............39 Front-Panel Assembly..............40 Rear Panel ..................

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction The Fluke 8558A 8 1/2 Digit Multimeter and 8588A Reference Multimeter (the Product or Multimeter unless otherwise specified) are for demanding and precise measurement applications. The Product functions in both stand-alone and systems applications. 8 1/2 digit resolution provides high performance and makes the Product well suited for application use in standards labs, calibration labs, engineering labs, and systems use.

  • Page 6: Contact Fluke Calibration

    Calibration Interval and Performance Fluke Calibration recommends that the Product be calibrated on one of 2-year, 365-day, or 90-day intervals depending on the requirements of the applications for which the Product is used. During manufacture, the Product is adjusted and verified with low uncertainties, reflected in the Absolute Specifications.

  • Page 7: Calibration Adjustment Overview

    Performance of the Product after calibration should be determined by combining the applicable calibration uncertainties provided by the calibration equipment with the 8508A Relative to Standards specifications. (Fluke Calibration recommends RSS summation). Calibration Adjustment Overview The Product has two sets of stores: Certified and Baseline. Only the Certified stores can be changed during adjustment.
  • Page 8 8588A/8558A Service Manual Not all function range combinations need to be adjusted. To improve efficiency, some adjustments are derived from other adjustments, so it is important to follow the adjustment process in the given sequence. Individual points can be adjusted in isolation later if required.
  • Page 9 Reference Multimeter / 8½ Digit Multimeter Calibration Interval and Performance 10. Continue through the adjustment process until all steps are complete. The last adjustment for 8558A is: Step 703: Current Zero. The last step for 8588A is Step 704: Capacitance zero. Table 2. Table Points...

  • Page 10: Remote Adjustment

    Calibration Verification The permissible errors shown are the 99 % confidence, 1-year, absolute errors. These error values include Fluke Calibration calibration uncertainty. Adjust the permissible error values to reflect the actual measurement uncertainty if they are different from the listed values.
  • Page 11 Reference Multimeter / 8½ Digit Multimeter Calibration Verification Configuration: Z in Auto, 7.5 Digits, Internal Guard, Front Input, Aperture = Auto Permissible Error (±) Fluke Calibration Range Reference Value Uncertainty (±) 8588A 8558A 100 mV 0.000 00 mV 0.000 27 mV 0.000 27 mV...
  • Page 12 8588A/8558A Service Manual Permissible Error (±) Fluke Calibration Range Reference Value Uncertainty (±) 8588A 8558A 100 V 0.000 00 V 0.000 04 V 0.000 05 V 0.000 026 V 100 V 100.000 00 V 0.000 57 V 0.000 83 V 0.000 100 V...
  • Page 13 Reference Multimeter / 8½ Digit Multimeter Calibration Verification Configuration: Z in Auto, 7.5 Digits, Internal Guard, Front Input, Aperture = 99 μs. Permissible Error (±) Fluke Calibration Range Reference Value Uncertainty (±) 8588A 8558A 100 mV 0.000 00 mV 0.001 90 mV 0.001 90 mV...
  • Page 14 8588A/8558A Service Manual Permissible Error (±) Fluke Calibration Range Reference Value Uncertainty (±) 8588A 8558A 1000 V 0.000 0 V 0.019 0 V 0.019 0 V 0.002 4 V 1000 V 500.000 0 V 0.048 0 V 0.048 0 V 0.003 5 V...

  • Page 15: Digitize Dc Voltage

    Reference Multimeter / 8½ Digit Multimeter Calibration Verification Digitize DC Voltage Configuration: Z in DC Auto, Aperture = 200 ns, Trigger count 101010, Low pass filter Off. Permissible Error (±) Fluke Calibration Range Reference Value Uncertainty (±) 8588A 8558A 0.000 000 0V 0.000 054 0 V...

  • Page 16: Dc Current

    8588A/8558A Service Manual DC Current Configuration: 7.5 Digits, Internal Guard, Front Input, Filter Off, Aperture = Auto. Suggested Reference: 5730A Permissible Error (±) Fluke Calibration Range Reference Value Uncertainty (±) 8588A 8558A 10 μA 0.000 000 μA 0.000 520 μA 0.000 520 μA...
  • Page 17 Reference Multimeter / 8½ Digit Multimeter Calibration Verification Permissible Error (±) Fluke Calibration Range Reference Value Uncertainty (±) 8588A 8558A 100 mA 0.000 00 mA 0.001 30 mA 0.001 90 mA 0.000 26 mA 100 mA -100.000 00 mA 0.005 60 mA 0.006 40 mA...
  • Page 18 8588A/8558A Service Manual Permissible Error (±) Fluke Calibration Range Reference Value Uncertainty (±) 8588A 8558A 1 mA 0.000 000 0 mA 0.000 090 0 mA 0.000 090 0 mA 0.000 002 6 mA 1 mA 1.000 000 0 mA 0.000 147 0 mA 0.000 147 0 mA...

  • Page 19: Digitize Dc Current

    Reference Multimeter / 8½ Digit Multimeter Calibration Verification Digitize DC Current Configuration: Aperture = 200 ns, Trigger count 101010, Low pass filter Off. Permissible Error (±) Fluke Calibration Range Reference Value Uncertainty (±) 8588A 8558A 10 mA 0.000 000 00mA 0.001 600 mA...

  • Page 20: Ac Voltage

    8588A/8558A Service Manual AC Voltage Configuration: Input: Front, Ext Guard: ON, Resolution: 6 digits, Measure Setup: DC 1 MΩ, Frequency Path Bandwidth Limit: OFF, Band: Wideband (For frequencies >1 MHz: Extended High Frequency). Note Suggested Reference: 5730A Fluke Permissible Error (±)
  • Page 21 Reference Multimeter / 8½ Digit Multimeter Calibration Verification Fluke Permissible Error (±) Reference Range Frequency Calibration Filter Value Uncertainty (±) 8588A 8558A 100 mV 2 kHz 10 Hz 100.000 0 mV 0.009 5 mV 0.018 1 mV 0.002 4 mV 100 mV 10 kHz 10 Hz 100.000 0 mV...
  • Page 22 8588A/8558A Service Manual Fluke Permissible Error (±) Reference Range Frequency Calibration Filter Value Uncertainty (±) 8588A 8558A 60 kHz 10 Hz 1.000 000 V 0.000 720 V 0.000 980 V 0.000 018 0 V 100 kHz 10 Hz 1.000 000 V 0.000 720 V...
  • Page 23 Reference Multimeter / 8½ Digit Multimeter Calibration Verification Fluke Permissible Error (±) Reference Range Frequency Calibration Filter Value Uncertainty (±) 8588A 8558A 10 V 8 MHz 10 Hz 3.000 00 V 1.159 00 V 1.315 00 V 0.004 400 V 10 V 10 MHz 10 Hz 3.000 00 V...
  • Page 24 8588A/8558A Service Manual Fluke Permissible Error (±) Reference Range Frequency Calibration Filter Value Uncertainty (±) 8588A 8558A 1 kV 10 kHz 10 Hz 1000.000 V 0.148 V 0.245 V 0.021 0 V 1 kV 30 kHz 10 Hz 1000.000 V 0.303 V...
  • Page 25 Reference Multimeter / 8½ Digit Multimeter Calibration Verification Permissible Error (±) Fluke Calibration Range Frequency Reference Value Uncertainty (±) 8588A 8558A 1 kV (AC) 1 kHz 1000.000 V 0.310 V 0.310 V 0.021 0 V 1 kV 2 kHz 1000.000 V 5.100 V...
  • Page 26 8588A/8558A Service Manual Fluke Range Frequency Reference Value Permissible Error (±) Uncertainty (±) 1 mA 10 kHz 1.000 000 mA 0.000 723 mA 0.000 916 mA 0.000 055 mA 1 mA 20 kHz 1.000 000 mA 0.000 994 mA 0.001 187 mA 0.000 057 mA...

  • Page 27: Resistance Normal

    Reference Multimeter / 8½ Digit Multimeter Calibration Verification Permissible Error (±) Fluke Range Frequency Reference Value Uncertainty (±) 8588A 8558A 30 kHz 1.000 000 A 0.000 404 A 0.000 507 A 0.000 028 A 1 kHz 2.000 000 A 0.000 799 A 0.000 903 A...

  • Page 28: Resistance - Tru Ohms

    8588A/8558A Service Manual Permissible Error (±) Fluke Calibration Range Reference Value Uncertainty (±) 8588A 8558A 100 kΩ 0.000 00 kΩ 0.000 06 kΩ 0.000 07 kΩ 0.000 010 kΩ 100 kΩ 100.000 00 kΩ 0.001 00 kΩ 0.001 37 kΩ...

  • Page 29: Resistance - Low Current

    Reference Multimeter / 8½ Digit Multimeter Calibration Verification Permissible Error (±) Fluke Calibration Range Reference Value Uncertainty (±) 8588A 8558A 10 kΩ 0.000 000 kΩ 0.000 006 kΩ 0.000 007 kΩ 0.000 001 0 kΩ 10 kΩ 10.000 000 kΩ...

  • Page 30: Resistance - Tru Ohms, Low Current

    8588A/8558A Service Manual Resistance - Tru Ohms, Low Current Configuration: 7.5 Digits, Aperture = Auto, 4-wire, Lo Current On, Internal Guard, Front Input, Filter Off. Note The 1 Ω and 10 Ω ranges use the same current as True Ohms and do not need to be verified.

  • Page 31: Frequency

    100 MHz 100.000 000 MHz 0.000 086 MHz 0.000 092 MHz 0.000 010 MHz Capacitance Configuration: Resolution 5 digits, LoI Off. Suggested Reference: Fluke 5522A, 1 nF Standard Capacitor. Permissible Error (±) Fluke Calibration Range Reference Value Uncertainty (±) 8588A...

  • Page 32: Optional Checks

    8588A/8558A Service Manual Permissible Error (±) Fluke Calibration Range Reference Value Uncertainty (±) 8588A 8558A 1 mF 1. 000 00 mF 0.000 91 mF 0.000 091 mF 1 mF 2.000 00 mF 0.001 70 mF 0.000 220 mF 10 mF 2.000 0 mF...

  • Page 33: Dc Current (Rear Input)

    Reference Multimeter / 8½ Digit Multimeter Calibration Verification DC Current (Rear Input) Configuration: 7.5 Digits, Internal Guard, Rear Input, Filter Off, Aperture = Auto Permissible Error (±) Fluke Calibration Range Reference Value Uncertainty (±) 8588A 8558A 100 μA 0.000 00 μA 0.000 50 μA...

  • Page 34: Maintenance

    8588A/8558A Service Manual Maintenance This section contains simple maintenance procedures and describes the built in self-test facilities. See Safety Information before doing the procedures in this section. Inspection and Cleaning XW Warning To prevent possible electrical shock, fire, or personal injury: •...

  • Page 35: Fuse Replacement

    5. Reinsert the fuse holder. 6. Close the fuse holder door. Table 3. Replacement Fuses Line Voltage Range Fuse Description- Mains Fuse Fluke Part Number W 100 V – 120 V T1.5AH 250 V 2059740 W 220 V – 240 V Rear Input Current Protection Fuse 1.6AH 250V...

  • Page 36: Rear-Input Current Fuse

    All tests passed, or if a failure occurs, the test number(s) and a brief description of the failed test(s) is displayed. 3. If one or more self-test failures is reported, note the test number(s) and contact your a Fluke Calibration Service Center.

  • Page 37: List Of Replaceable Parts

    Electrical components may be ordered directly from the manufacturer by using the manufacturers part number, or from Fluke Calibration and its authorized representatives by using the part number listed in Table 4. The parts are shown in Figures 3, 4, and 5. To order components directly from Fluke Calibration, see Contact Fluke Calibration.
  • Page 38 KEYPAD 4840930 MP14 FRONT PANEL / BEZEL 4840948 MP15 POWER SWITCH PUSH ROD 4841054 MP16 GUARD VOLTAGE SPACER 4841068 MP17 DECAL INPUT 8588A 4870554 MP18 DECAL INPUT 8558A 4980989 MP19 DECAL MODEL 8588A 4870568 MP20 DECAL MODEL 8558A 4980992 MP21...
  • Page 39 Reference Multimeter / 8½ Digit Multimeter List of Replaceable Parts Table 4. List of Replaceable Parts (cont.) Reference Fluke Stock Description Designator Number MP28 BINDING POST-BLACK 2438091 MP29 BINDING POST-GREEN 4496766 MP30 BINDING POST-BLUE 4496753 TRANSFORMER ASSEMBLY 4840852 FRONT TERMINALS CABLE ASSY...
  • Page 40 8588A/8558A Service Manual Figure 3. Main Chassis Exploded View...
  • Page 41 Reference Multimeter / 8½ Digit Multimeter List of Replaceable Parts MP16 MP10 MP30 MP27 MP28, 29 & 30 MP26 MP23 MP15 MP24 Figure 4. Replacement Parts...
  • Page 42 8588A/8558A Service Manual Figure 5. Replacement Parts (cont.)

  • Page 43: Remove Hardware Components

    Reference Multimeter / 8½ Digit Multimeter List of Replaceable Parts Remove Hardware Components Use the subsequent procedures to remove external hardware components from the Product. To gain access to the interior of the Product, remove all of the hardware components in sequence See Figures 3, 4, and 5.

  • Page 44: Front-Panel Assembly

    8588A/8558A Service Manual Front-Panel Assembly 1. Remove the top cover. 2. Open the small white cable guide nearest to the terminals. 3. Remove the 2 x M4 Torx panhead screws that hold the thick red and black cables to the Current Shunt PCA.

  • Page 45: Remove The Transformer Assembly

    Reference Multimeter / 8½ Digit Multimeter List of Replaceable Parts Remove the Transformer Assembly 1. Remove the top cover. 2. Remove the 2 x T10 Torx Panhead screws from the mains inlet protection PCA, turn the PCA over and remove the wires from the cable guide. 3.

  • Page 46: Remove The A1 Front Pca (Including Keypad And The Display)

    8588A/8558A Service Manual Remove the A1 Front PCA (Including Keypad and the Display) 1. Remove the Front PCA. 2. Carefully remove the front ext port connector securing nut. 3. Unplug the small PCA that the ext port connector is soldered to.

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