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- Page 1 9500C Oscilloscope Calibrator Users Manual 10/2024 (English) ©2024 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved. Specifications are subject to change without notice. All product names are trademarks of their respective companies.
- Page 2 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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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Title Page Introduction........................... Contact Fluke ........................Safety Information ......................Specifications........................Service Information......................Operation Overview ......................MET/CAL Software ....................Manual and Remote Calibration of the Product..........Active Head Technology ..................Options and Accessories....................Installation ............................. Unpack and Inspect the Product.................. - Page 6 9500C Users Manual Touch Menu Selections ..................25 Channel Select......................27 DCV Function........................28 Low Voltage (LV) and High Voltage (HV) States..........29 DCV Operation......................29 DC Amplitude Calibration ..................30 Square Function........................31 LV and HV States for the Square Function ............32 Square Operation ......................
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Page 7: Introduction
Introduction The Fluke 9500C (the Product or Calibrator) is an oscilloscope calibrator that generates signals and makes measurements used to calibrate and test oscilloscopes. See Figure 1. The Product uses Fluke 9540C Active Heads to deliver signals to multi-channel oscilloscopes. -
Page 8: Contact Fluke
Safety Information General Safety Information is located in the printed Safety Information document that ships with the Product. It can also be found online at www.fluke.com. More specific safety information is listed where applicable. A Warning identifies hazardous conditions and procedures that are dangerous to the user. A Caution identifies conditions and procedures that can cause damage to the Product or the equipment under test. -
Page 9: Met/Cal Tm Software
Software The Product is supported in MET/CAL software through the 9500C Function Select Code (FSC) starting in version 11.1.0. Procedures written using the 9500 and 9500B FSCs will also work with this Product through device mapping functionality. For more information on configuring the instrument in MET/CAL, device mapping, or authoring and running procedures, see the MET/CAL Help System. -
Page 10: Installation
9500C Users Manual Table 1. Options and Accessories (cont.) Part Description Current loop Adapter that can be fitted to the Active Head output to 3127944 output adapter calibrate current probes. Case to store and transport up to 5 Active Heads and... -
Page 11: Connect To Line Power
Table 2 for the line power plug types available from Fluke Calibration. The Product uses one type of line fuse for all line configurations. To change line configuration, replace the line cord with an appropriate cord from... - Page 12 9500C Users Manual Table 2. Line Power Cord Types Available from Fluke Calibration Number Type Voltage/Current Fluke Option Number North America 120 V/15 A LC-1 North America 240 V/15 A LC-2 Universal Euro 220 V/15 A LC-3 United Kingdom 240 V/13 A...
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Page 13: Back Panel
Oscilloscope Calibrator Installation Back Panel Table 3 shows the connections available on the rear panel. Table 3. Back Panel Item Description Fuse Compartment Power Input IEEE-488 Serial Port USB Port LAN Port (not used) Reference Frequency (Input) Reference Frequency (Output) Auxiliary Input... -
Page 14: Ieee-488
9500C Users Manual IEEE-488 The 24-way input/output connector on the rear panel, is directly compatible with the IEEE-488 and IEC-625 Interface Bus standards. Table 4. Serial Port Pin Designations Name Description DIO 1 Data Input Output Line 1 DIO 2... -
Page 15: Usb
Oscilloscope Calibrator Installation Figure 3. USB Port USB port on the back panel is for firmware updates. Auxiliary Input (AUX IN) This BNC connector provides an internal, passive, relay switched route to the Active Head output. Apply signals from your equipment to the inputs of a DUT oscilloscope for specific calibration or test purposes. -
Page 16: Controls And Features
9500C Users Manual OUTPUT - Provides a reference frequency output at either 1 MHz or 10 MHz, from a 50 Ω source. Use OUTPUT to enhance the frequency accuracy of other devices. The output reference signal is the same frequency accuracy as the Product. -
Page 17: Front Panel
Oscilloscope Calibrator Controls and Features Front Panel Familiarize yourself with the display and the front-panel controls. Table 6 shows the output connections. Table 6. Output Connector Panel Item Description Active Head data/control connection Operation mode lights High voltage indicator Trigger/Signal connection Active Head Table 7 shows the Active Head and connections. -
Page 18: Connections To The Dut Oscilloscope
9500C Users Manual Table 8. Active Head LED indications Color Head Condition Not illuminated Not selected Amber Signal channel output off Green Signal channel low voltage output on Signal channel high voltage output on Blue Trigger channel output off Cyan... -
Page 19: Control Panel
Oscilloscope Calibrator Controls and Features Control Panel Table 9 shows the front panel controls. Table 9. Control Panel Item Function Description Table 10. Use the Function keys to manually configure the Function Keys Product output. Push to turn on the signal. Toggles normal operation (LED green) and Standby (LED orange). - Page 20 9500C Users Manual Table 9. Control Panel (cont.) Item Function Description Clear Entry - clears the current input. Backspace - deletes digits in an entry. Exponent - use to enter exponent values. Enter - use to complete an entry. Adjust user-preferences. (See Preferences.) Configure the Product and access adjustment (calibration) and diagnostic tests.
- Page 21 Oscilloscope Calibrator Controls and Features Table 10. Function Keys Icon Function Description Select output channel and amplitudes. Square Select output channel, amplitudes, and frequency. Leveled sine Select output channel, amplitude, and frequency. wave Edge Select polarity, amplitude and frequency. Marker types are: Square/Sine ...
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Page 22: Edit Values
9500C Users Manual Table 10. Function Keys (cont.) Icon Function Description Auxiliary Functions DC Current Source - Current outputs from 100 μA to 100 mA are derived from the DC/Square voltage source. Square Current Source - Current outputs from 100 μA to 100 mA are derived from the DC/Square voltage source. -
Page 23: Edit Options
Oscilloscope Calibrator Controls and Features Table 11. Edit Modes Mode key Mode name Operation The display shows a barred cursor above and below the selected digit. Edit the value in pre-defined step sequences, see Preferences. 1.0000 Scope Edit (default) Edit options: Sequence Scroll ... -
Page 24: Preferences
9500C Users Manual Preferences to adjust the options in Table 12. You can adjust Preferences in all modes and functions without changing the function setup (output is turned off). The Product remembers preferences through different modes and functions, and preferences are restored after Power off/Power on. -
Page 25: Setup
Setup You can change the settings of user-defined parameters. Passwords The Product requires a password for adjustment (calibration). For security reasons, Fluke Calibration recommends you change the password on the first use. The initial Calibration password is: 9500. Setup Menu... - Page 26 Range: 0 to 30 Note The Product must have the correct bus address to use remote commands. Remote operation is described in the 9500C Remote Command Manual. Use to retain compatibility with software applications 9500C that depend on the keeping the existing response to...
- Page 27 Oscilloscope Calibrator Setup Table 13. Configuration Parameters (cont.) Parameter Values Description A BNC connector on the rear panel provides a reference frequency output at either 1 MHz or 10 MHz, from a 50 Ω source (VSWR < 1.2 to 100 MHz). This can Ext ref OUT DISABLE use the internal clock to enhance the frequency...
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Page 28: Active Head Firmware Update
9500C Users Manual Table 13. Configuration Parameters (cont.) Parameter Values Description Adjust Defaults Relay Usage Instrument Password protected to adjust the calibration of the Base Product. Adjust. Head Voltage Reference Select SelfTest. Use the knob to select the tests. ... -
Page 29: Manual Operation
Product. W Caution When you see the W symbol, on the front panel and heads, check the Product manual and 9500C Specifications for maximum output voltages and currents. Basic Manual Operation To do the calibration: 1. - Page 30 9500C Users Manual Table 14. Square Mode Screen Item Description Example of barred selection cursor. For more information see Edit Values. Indicates the selected function. The current output state. For example, Standby. Indicates the channel selected for the trigger. Indicates the channel selected for the signal.
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Page 31: Touch Menu Selections
Oscilloscope Calibrator Manual Operation Touch Menu Selections Table 15 shows the touch keys on the bottom of the display. Options depend on cursor location and function. Table 15. Touch Menu - Bottom Description Open the waveform menu. The waveforms are specific to the selected WaveForm function. - Page 32 9500C Users Manual Table 16. Touch Menu - Right Cursor Location Description Multiplies the value by ten. ÷10 Divides the value by ten. Units/div Toggle the marked value and zero. Δ=∅ Multiplier Toggle the value between positive and negative (DC ∅...
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Page 33: Channel Select
Oscilloscope Calibrator Manual Operation Table 16. Touch Menu - Right (cont.) Cursor Location Description Toggle 50 Hz line supply (with 625 raster lines) and 60 Hz line supply (with 525 raster lines). 50Hz 60Hz Composite Video Function Trig Trig On the Trigger channel, toggle Composite sync pulses and Frame sync pulse. -
Page 34: Dcv Function
9500C Users Manual Table 17. Channel Select Menu Options (cont.) Function Key Right-side Key Description Trigger CH 1 Select any channel for the trigger that is not selected as a signal channel. Trigger CH 2 If a channel is in use, de-select the channel before you Trigger CH 3 asign the channel to the trigger. -
Page 35: Low Voltage (Lv) And High Voltage (Hv) States
Oscilloscope Calibrator Manual Operation Low Voltage (LV) and High Voltage (HV) States When the Product generates any signals >42 V, a red warning symbol appears on the front panel above the head connectors and any heads selected as signal channels display a red indicator. -
Page 36: Dc Amplitude Calibration
9500C Users Manual Table 19. DC Output Voltage Limits Ω LOAD = 1 MΩ Ω LOAD = 50 Ω Contributor Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum Output Voltage Limit 35.52 μV p-p 222.4 V p-p 35.52 μV p-p 5.56 V p-p Units/Division 100 μV/div... -
Page 37: Square Function
Oscilloscope Calibrator Manual Operation b. Select DC-Coupled, if required. c. Select the correct range for the calibration point. 6. On the Product: a. Push B to provide a zero reference. b. Push to set Output ON. 7. On the DUT, set the Y controls to place the trace on graticule zero. 8. -
Page 38: Lv And Hv States For The Square Function
9500C Users Manual LV and HV States for the Square Function For information about the high voltage warning indicator, see Low Voltage (LV) and High Voltage (HV) States. Square Operation Amplitude Provided they do not exceed the output voltage limits shown, the contributors have these... -
Page 39: Square Amplitude Calibration
Oscilloscope Calibrator Manual Operation Table 21. Square Output Voltage Limits Ω LOAD = 1 MΩ Ω LOAD = 50 Ω Contributor Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum 35.52 μV 222.4 V 35.52 μV 5.56 V Output Voltage Limit pk-pk pk-pk pk-pk pk-pk Units/Division 10 μV/div 200 V/div... -
Page 40: Sine Function
9500C Users Manual 7. On the Product, push to set Output ON. 8. On the DUT: a. Adjust the sweep speed and trigger level for a stable display. b. Observe and note the amplitude response. 9. To calibrate amplitude as a fixed source: a. -
Page 41: Limitations For Scope Input Impedance Of 1 Mω
+11.20% Limitations for Scope Input Impedance of 1 MΩ When you use the sine function at high frequency (for example, >100 MHz), Fluke Calibration recommends the selection of oscilloscope input impedance of 50 Ω. This is so the output signal of the Product is correctly terminated within the DUT. -
Page 42: Calibrate The Flatness/Bandwidth
Use a BNC 50 Ω through termination from the Product to the DUT to reduce errors due to signal path length. Effectiveness will be limited by remaining path length and capacitance within the DUT. Fluke Calibration does not recommend frequencies >500 MHz for use as DUT input with through termination. Calibrate the Flatness/Bandwidth The options for flatness and bandwidth calibration are: Use the Product as a fixed source, where the oscilloscope can be adjusted. -
Page 43: Edge Function
Oscilloscope Calibrator Manual Operation a. Select the correct channel for the calibration point. b. Select the correct range for the calibration point. 7. On the Product, push to set Output ON. 8. On the DUT: a. Adjust the sweep speed and trigger level for a stable display. b. - Page 44 9500C Users Manual Table 24. Edge Function Editing Setting Default Description Adjust by step sequence: 1-2-5 or 1-2-2.5-4-5 to step through the sequence. to reduce to step backwards through the sequence. Units/Division 0.5 V HV Edge: 0.1 V/div to 5 V/div for 50 Ω load (amplitude (V/division) limit 5.56 V), 200 V/div for 1 MΩ...
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Page 45: Calibrate The Pulse Response
Oscilloscope Calibrator Manual Operation At maximum and minimum output voltages, the value of the screen settings are limited by the output voltage itself. See Table Table 25. Edge Function - Output Voltage Limits HV Edge 500ps Edge and Fast Edge 500 ps Edge and Fast Frequency 10 Hz to Frequency 100 kHz to... -
Page 46: Time Markers Function
9500C Users Manual 6. On the DUT: a. Select the correct channel for the calibration point. b. Select the correct range for the calibration point. 7. On the Product, push to set Output ON. 8. On the DUT: a. Adjust the sweep speed and trigger level for a stable display. -
Page 47: Time Markers Operation
Oscilloscope Calibrator Manual Operation Time Markers Operation Provided they do not exceed the output period limits shown, the contributors have the adjustments shown in Table Table 27. Time Marker Function Editing Setting Default Description Adjust by step sequence: 1-2-5 or 1-2-2.5-4-5 to step through in increments for example: ... -
Page 48: Calibrate The Time Base
9500C Users Manual At maximum and minimum output period, the screen settings of the contributors' values (Time Marker and Deviation) are limited by the output period/frequency. For example, see Table Table 28. Time Marker - Output Limits Time Marker Period... -
Page 49: Pulse Width Function
Oscilloscope Calibrator Manual Operation a. Select the correct channel for the calibration point. b. Select the correct time base speed for the calibration point. c. Select the correct amplitude range for the calibration point. 7. On the Product, push to set Output ON. 8. -
Page 50: Zero Skew Function
9500C Users Manual Defaults are shown in Table Table 29. Pulse Width Defaults Setting Edit Mode Default Pulse Width Direct 50.000 ns 1.0000 V Output Amplitude Direct pk-pk Frequency Direct 1.0000 kHz Signal Channel 50 Ω Zero Skew Function Skew is the relative delay between two or more selected channels. If the channel delays are equalized, then the condition is known as Zero Skew. -
Page 51: Precision Alignment
Oscilloscope Calibrator Manual Operation Table 30. Zero Skew Defaults Setting Default Description For Direct edit, enter a frequency value directly. For Scope edit, adjust by step sequence: 1-2-5 or 1-2- 2.5-4-5 to step through in increments for example: Frequency 1.0000 kHz ... -
Page 52: Measurement Of Dut Channel Skew
9500C Users Manual b. Connect the first Active Head to the DUT. c. At the required frequency, push to set Output ON. d. Mark the channel delay at half-amplitude with a cursor. e. To adjust the delay for a particular screen alignment, tap Adjust Align. -
Page 53: Overload Pulse Function
Oscilloscope Calibrator Manual Operation b. Push to set Output OFF. c. Make sure the required channels are selected and complete Precision Alignment. Refer to the table or list of DUT Oscilloscope input delay measurement points in the DUT Oscilloscope Manufacturer's Calibration Guide. Follow the sequence of calibration stages as directed by the guide, and do the remaining steps for each stage. -
Page 54: Overload Pulse Operation
9500C Users Manual Defaults are shown in Table Table 31. Overload Pulse Function Defaults Setting Default Description Amplitude 10.0 V Variable between 5 V and 20 V Variable between 100 mJ and 800 J (limited by amplitude Pulse Energy 500 mJ and duration) 2.000 W... -
Page 55: Input Leakage Test Function
Oscilloscope Calibrator Manual Operation b. If a trigger is required, use the Active Head (or trigger cable) to connect the channel output from the Product to the input of the DUT Trigger for the channel. 2. Make sure that the Product and the DUT are powered ON and warmed up. 3. -
Page 56: Current Function
9500C Users Manual To test the overload response: 1. Make the appropriate connections: a. Use the Active Head to connect the channel output from the Product to the input of the DUT Signal Channel. This function supports multiple simultaneous signal channels. -
Page 57: Square Current Function Operation
Oscilloscope Calibrator Manual Operation Square Current Function Operation Amplitude Provided they do not exceed the output period limits shown, the contributors have the adjustments shown in Table Table 32. Current Function - Square Function Editing Setting Default Description Adjust by step sequence: 1-2-5 or 1-2-2.5-4-5 to step through in increments. -
Page 58: Calibrate The Pulse Response Of A Current Probe (Square)
9500C Users Manual Table 33. Current Function - Output Voltage Limits Limits Contributor Minimum Maximum Output Current Limit 88.8 μA 111.2 mA pk-pk pk-pk Units/Division 20 μA/div 100 mA/div Scaling Multiplier Deviation -11.20 % +11.20 % Calibrate the Pulse Response of a Current Probe (Square) The options for amplitude calibration are: Use the Product as a fixed source, and adjust the oscilloscope. -
Page 59: Measurement Functions
Oscilloscope Calibrator Manual Operation a. Adjust the sweep speed and trigger level for a stable display. b. Observe and note the amplitude response. 9. To calibrate amplitude as a fixed source: a. If a calibration adjustment is provided, adjust the DUT response to be appropriate to the settings on the Product, as detailed in the DUT oscilloscope manufacturer's calibration guide. -
Page 60: Auxiliary Input
9500C Users Manual 4. On the Product: a. Push for Load Resistance or for Load Capacitance b. Push to set Output OFF. Refer to the table or list of DUT Oscilloscope Load Resistance or Load Capacitance measurement points in the DUT Oscilloscope Manufacturer's Calibration Guide. Follow the sequence of calibration stages as directed by the guide, and do these steps at each stage: 5. -
Page 61: Composite Video Function
Oscilloscope Calibrator Manual Operation b. Connect the auxiliary source to the input connector on the rear panel. (See H in Table 2. Make sure that the Product and the DUT are powered ON and warmed up. 3. On the DUT, select the required function that requires the user-specific signal. 4. -
Page 62: Use Composite Video Function To Calibrate Video Trigger
9500C Users Manual Table 34. Composite Video Editing (cont.) Setting Default Description Video Use +/- to toggle upright and inverse. Inversion Video Toggle 50 Hz field rate (with 625 raster lines) and 60 Hz field Standards rate (with 525 raster lines). -
Page 63: Linear Ramp Function
Oscilloscope Calibrator Manual Operation 8. On the DUT, make sure the display is stable from TV trigger in accordance with the DUT oscilloscope manufacturer's calibration guide. 9. On the Product, push to set Output OFF. Linear Ramp Function Use the Product to generate Linear Ramps for error code detection and trigger level marker calibrations. -
Page 64: Use The Linear Ramp Function For Trigger Level
9500C Users Manual 3. On the DUT, select the required function for pulse response calibration. 4. On the Product, a. Push and then tap to select the Linear Ramp function. b. Push to set Output OFF. Refer to the table or list of DUT Oscilloscope calibration points in the DUT Oscilloscope Manufacturer's Calibration Guide. -
Page 65: Maintenance
Do not remove covers. Any adjustment, parts replacement, maintenance, or repair should be carried out only by the manufacturer's authorized technical personnel. See the 9500C Calibration Manual. Cleaning To clean the Product, wipe with a cloth. Use mild detergent. Take care not to wet connectors. -
Page 66: Storage And Transportation
9500C Users Manual Clean connectors properly, particularly connector threads and dielectric faces. Clean connectors with compressed air. If more cleaning is required, use isopropyl alcohol. Avoid spillage and never use abrasives. When making connections, align connectors carefully to avoid bending forces. Always ... - Page 67 Oscilloscope Calibrator Maintenance The fuses are fitted into the reverse side of the Fuse Drawer. If the fuse continues to fail, contact the Service Center. W Warning Make sure that only fuses with the required rated current and of the specified type are used for replacement.
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Page 68: Product Disposal
9500C Users Manual Product Disposal Dispose of the Product in a professional and environmentally appropriate manner: Delete personal data on the Product before disposal. Remove batteries that are not integrated into the electrical system before disposal and dispose of batteries separately.
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