Oscilloscope Amplitude Calibration Procedure - Fluke 5500A Operator's Manual

5500A
Operator Manual

8-29. Oscilloscope Amplitude Calibration Procedure

The following example describes how to use the VOLT menu to calibrate the
oscilloscope's amplitude gain. During calibration, you will need to set different voltages
and verify that the gain matches the graticule lines on the oscilloscope according to the
specifications for your particular oscilloscope. See your oscilloscope manual for the
recommended calibration settings and appropriate gain values.
Before you start this procedure, verify that you are running the SC600 Option in VOLT
mode. If you are, the Control Display shows the following menu.
Perform the following sample procedure to calibrate the vertical gain:
1. Connect the calibrator to Channel 1 on the oscilloscope, making sure the
2. Key in the voltage level that is recommended for your oscilloscope. For example to
3. Adjust the oscilloscope as necessary. The waveform should be similar to the one
4. Change the voltage to the next value recommended for calibrating your oscilloscope
5. Repeat the procedure for each channel.
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Output @ SCOPE.
1 M DC<-AC
oscilloscope is terminated at the proper impedance (1 M for this example). Verify
that the key on the Calibrator is lit, indicating that the signal is connected.
enter 20 mV, press
Value" earlier in this chapter.
shown below, with the gain at exactly the amount specified for the calibration
settings for your oscilloscope. This example shows the gain at 20 mV to be 4
divisions, at 5 mV per division.
model, and repeat this procedure at the new voltage level, verifying the gain is
correct according to the specifications in your manual.
TRIG V/DIV
off MENU
, then press
MODE
volt
. See "Keying in a
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