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

8-97. Amplitude Calibration Procedure for an Oscilloscope

This example procedure 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 oscilloscope 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
oscilloscope is terminated at the proper impedance (1 M for this example). Verify
that the
2. Key in the voltage level that is recommended for your oscilloscope. For example to
enter 20 mV, press
Value" earlier in this chapter.
3. Adjust the oscilloscope as necessary. The waveform should be similar to the one
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.
4. Change the voltage to the next value recommended for calibrating your oscilloscope
model, and repeat this procedure at the new voltage level, verifying the gain is
correct according to the specifications in your manual.
5. Repeat the procedure for each channel.
key on the 5520A is lit, indicating that the signal is connected.
Calibrating the Voltage Amplitude on an Oscilloscope
, then press . See "Keying in a
5500A-SC300 Option
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