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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.
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List of Tables Table Title Page Summary of Input and Output Functions ............... 1 Symbols Used on the Calibrator ................3 Function Keys ......................6 Display Error Messages ..................8...
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List of Figures Figure Title Page Input and Output Terminals and Connectors ............4 Pushbuttons ......................5 Calibrator Function Keys ..................6 Rear Panel View ..................... 9...
• 5-way binding posts • IEEE 488.2 parallel • RS-232 serial interface Contacting Fluke To order accessories or get the location of the nearest Fluke distributor or Service Center, call: • USA: 1-888-99-FLUKE (1-888-993-5853) • Canada: 1-800-36-FLUKE (1-800-363-5853) • Europe: +31-402-678-200 •...
The items listed below are included with your Calibrator. If the Calibrator is damaged or something is missing, contact the place of purchase immediately. For information on replacement parts or spares, see the replacement parts list in Chapter 6 of the 525B Users Manual.
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Temperature/Pressure Calibrator Safety Information Warning To avoid possible electric shock or personal injury, follow these guidelines: • Use the Calibrator only as specified in this manual, or the protection provided by the Calibrator might be impaired. • Inspect the Calibrator before using it. Do not use the Calibrator if it appears damaged.
525B Getting Started Guide Getting Acquainted with the Calibrator Input and Output Terminals Figure 1 shows the Calibrator input and output terminals and explains their use. VOLTS 100mA MAX OUTPUT STBY VOLTS TYPE 100V MAX UNITS INPUT/OUTPUT 20V PK OUTPUT...
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Temperature/Pressure Calibrator Getting Acquainted with the Calibrator Using the Keys Figure 2 shows the Calibrator pushbuttons and explains their use. Other function keys are shown in Figure 3 and described in Table 3. STBY VOLTS TYPE UNITS OUTPUT INPUT ZERO SHIFT SETUP C / F...
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525B Getting Started Guide STBY VOLTS TYPE UNITS OUTPUT INPUT ZERO SHIFT SETUP C / F RECALL AUTOSET RNG LOCK LOCAL • ENTER ans11f.eps Figure 3. Calibrator Function Keys Table 3. Function Keys Name Description RNG LOCK Activates/deactivates the autorange feature of the Calibrator in Voltage ...
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Temperature/Pressure Calibrator Getting Acquainted with the Calibrator Table 3. Function Keys (cont) Name Description INPUT Selects Input mode. ZERO Zeros the pressure module reading when in Pressure Measurement mode. Zeros the thermocouple TC mV/°C offset when in TC Measurement mode. ...
525B Getting Started Guide Display Error Messages The following informative messages may appear on the front panel display. An explanation of each message is also provided. Table 4. Display Error Messages Message Explanation OVER RANGE May be displayed in all output modes if you enter a value from the front panel keypad that exceeds the output range of the function.
Service port used to download new firmware to the Calibrator. The IEEE-488 connector is a standard parallel interface for operating the 525B in remote control as a talker/listener on the IEEE-488 bus. The RS-232 connector is used for serial remote control of the 525B.
525B Getting Started Guide General Specifications Warm up time ............Twice the time since last warmed up, to a maximum of 30 minutes. Settling time ............Less than 5 seconds for all functions and ranges except as noted. Standard interface ..........RS-232, IEEE-488 (GPIB) Temperature performance Operating ............
525B Getting Started Guide Thermocouple Specification, Output and Input Absolute Uncertainty tcal ± 5 °C, ± (°C) Range (°C) TC Type Output/Input Minimum Maximum 90 days 1 year 600 °C 800 °C 0.42 °C 0.46 °C 800 °C 1000 °C 0.39 °C...
Temperature/Pressure Calibrator Electrical Specifications RTD and Thermistor Specification, Output Absolute Uncertainty Range (°C) tcal ± 5 °C, ± (°C) RTD Type Minimum Maximum 90 days 1 year -200 °C -80 °C 0.03 °C 0.04 °C -80 °C 0 °C 0.04 °C 0.05 °C 0 °C 100 °C...
525B Getting Started Guide RTD and Thermistor Specification, Input Absolute Uncertainty Range (°C) tcal ± 5 °C, ± (°C) RTD Type Minimum Maximum 90 days 1 year -200 °C -80 °C 0.011 °C 0.012 °C -80 °C 0 °C 0.018 °C 0.020 °C...
Pressure Measurement Pressure Measurement The Calibrator can accept either the Fluke 700 or 525A-P series pressure modules. Pressure modules plug directly into the front panel Lemo connector with the Calibrator firmware autodetecting the type and value of the module you are attaching.