Introduction - Fluke 5700A Series II Operator's Manual

4-1. Introduction

This chapter provides instructions for operating the calibrator from the front panel, which
includes all aspects of setting up and configuring the calibrator. Sample applications are
included that describe how to calibrate a Fluke 70 Series Multimeter and an 8840A Series
Digital Multimeter. Descriptions and instructions for programming offsets, scale factors,
and linearity checks are also provided.
Before you begin following the procedures in this chapter, you should be familiar with
the front panel controls, displays, and terminals, which are identified and described in
detail in Chapter 3. Once you are familiar with the front panel, be sure to warm up the
calibrator and ensure its dc zeros calibration, in accordance with the instructions at the
beginning of this chapter. For information on using remote commands to operate the
calibrator, refer to Chapter 5.
The calibrator is capable of supplying lethal voltages. Do not
make connections to the output terminals when any voltage is
present. Placing the instrument in standby may not be enough
to avoid shock hazard, since the O key could be pressed
accidentally. Press r and verify that standby is lit before
making connections to the output terminals.
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Front Panel Operation

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