Faq - Fluke 5730A Sales Manual

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FAQ

Ref# Question
Current unit/replacement/upgrade
How much longer can I purchase the 5700A or
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5720A?
How much longer will you support the 5700A
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and 5720A Series?
3 Can I upgrade my 5700A or 5720A to a 5730A?
Do you still offer the 5700-EP UG for upgrading
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my 5700A?
Can I trade-in my 5700A or 5720A for a new
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5730A?
Will a 5730A work in place of a 5700A or
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5720A in an automated system?
Product
6 What spec changes are with the 5730A?
Which type of certification is provided with
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unit?
Does the 5730A also provide 95% and 99%
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confidence level specifications?
Can I use the 5730A under my scope of
9 accreditation when it is a replacement for the
5700A or 5720A?
10 Why does the 5730A have two USB ports?
Will the 5730A have similar reverse output
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protection as per 5522A/ 5502A?
12 What options are available with the 5730A?
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Answer
The 5720A will be available one year after introduction of the
5730A. The 5700A will remain in production longer, based on
availability of components
The 5700A and 5720A will be supported 5 years after date of
last production or until Fluke Calibration can no longer
support due to limited components, whichever is shorter.
Not at this time.
The upgrade for a 5700A to a 5720A will only be available until
end of 2013.
Yes, please contact your local sale representative to get
details.
Yes. The 5730A has "Device Mapping" capability, meaning it
can emulate a 5700A or 5720A in an automated system
running MET/CAL. This means you don't have to change any
of your 5700A/5720A procedures. However, the improved
specifications can only be used with the newest version of
MET/CAL (version 8.2 at release).
Specifications have been improved in AC Voltage, AC Current,
and Resistance. See Appendix A for individual ranges and
functions that were changed. 40% improvement in ACV. Still
require guardbanding for 3458A and 8508A, but TURs are
improved on specific "problem points."
An ISO/IEC 17025 Accredited Calibration Certificate Traceable
to International Standards with Data
Yes it does. Fluke guarantees a new unit to the 99%
Confidence Interval.
Yes, you can continue under your current scope utilizing the
specifications from the 5700A/5720A. If you are using the
new 5730 uncertainties, then you will need to adjust your
scope during your next audit.
One USB port on the back is for instrument control by a host
PC while the port on the front is available for Artifact Cal and
Cal Check calibration data storage on a USB storage device in
.CSV format.
No the 5730A does not have such protection. Such rigid
output protection would decrease the calibrator's accuracies.
The /03 Wideband option is the only option available which is
utilized to calibrate RF mV meters. The 5730A/S comes
without a Front Panel USB Port if security is an issue for
customer.
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