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5560A/5550A/5540A/5530A
Calibrator
Service Manual
September 2023 Rev. 1, 4/25
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  • Page 1 5560A/5550A/5540A/5530A Calibrator Service Manual September 2023 Rev. 1, 4/25 © 2023-2025 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.
  • Page 3 Applying Guardbands to Specification Limits ........10 Volts DC Calibration and Verification (OUTPUT VZ)......12 Volts DC Calibration and Verification (AUX Output) (5530A, 5550A, and 5560A) ................... 15 Amps DC Calibration and Verification ..........17 Resistance Calibration and Verification ..........26...
  • Page 4 Capacitance Calibration and Verification..........52 Inductance Calibration and Verification (5550A and 5560A) ....55 Thermocouple Calibration and Verification........... 57 Phase Calibration and Verification (5530A, 5550A, and 5560A) ..60 Frequency Calibration and Verification..........63 Adjustment ....................63 Start the Adjustment ................64 Volts DC Adjustment (OUTPUT VZ).............
  • Page 5 Calibrator Maintenance ....................131 Product Disposal................... 131 Scope Option Maintenance ..............131 Replaceable Parts ..................132...
  • Page 6 5560A/5550A/5540A/5530A Service Manual...
  • Page 7 • Simulated output for 10 types of Resistance Temperature Detectors (RTDs) • Simulated output for 17 types of thermocouples • Simulated power output (not available on 5540A) Note All images shown in this manual are the 5560A unless noted otherwise. Figure 1. 5560A Calibrator...
  • Page 8 • WVGA display with touch-screen and keypad control. Contact Fluke Calibration Fluke Corporation operates worldwide. For local contact information, go to our website: www.fluke.com To register your product, view, print, or download the latest manual or manual supplement, go to our website.
  • Page 9 Product or the equipment under test. General Safety Information is located in the printed 5560A/5550A/5540A/5530A Safety Information document that ships with the Product. It can also be found online at www.fluke.com. More specific safety information is listed in this manual where applicable.
  • Page 10 This section provides instructions to unpack and install the Calibrator and connect to line power. Instructions for cable connections other than line power can be found here: • For DUT connections, see Front Panel Operation in the 5560A/5550A/5540A/5530A Operators Manual.
  • Page 11 Calibrator Theory of Operation In-guard From front to back, the in-guard assemblies are: • A15 terminal indicators • A14 output switching • A10 TC • A3 analog motherboard • Optional A4 scope option • A5 impedance • A6 DDS • A8 HV amplifiers •...
  • Page 12 5560A/5550A/5540A/5530A Service Manual A5 Impedance The A5 provides synthesized equivalents of Resistance, Capacitance, and Inductance. This feature shares some of the circuitry with the Resistance and Capacitance functions. A6 DDS The A6 is the heart of the analog system. The A6 provides digital control for all the in-guard assemblies through serial links to MSP430s.
  • Page 13 Performance limits specified in the test record tables in this section are based on the 90-day specifications for the 5560A at a 99 % level of confidence. For the 5550A, 5540A, and 5530A and/or if limits to other specifications are necessary, the test records must be modified. A description of how to determine a guardband test limit is included in this section.
  • Page 14 Table 1. Required Equipment for Main Output Equipment Description Manufacture/Model/PN Application AC Measurement Standard Fluke Calibration 5790B Vac, Iac Fluke 742A Series (100, 1 k, 10 k, Resistance Standards Ohms, Idc 100 k, 1 M, 10 M) DC Reference Standard Fluke 732C Frequency Counter...
  • Page 15 Idc, Iac, Phase Type N (M) On 50 Ohm Pomona Model 1658-T Idc, Iac RG214/U Cable Fluke 8508A short 4-wire short (Fluke PN 2540973) Type N (F) to Type N (F) Various Idc, Iac adapter LC Male to LC Male adapter A40B-ADAPT/LC...
  • Page 16 The verification procedures in this document tests to the 90-day, 99 % confidence specification limits of the 5560A. For the 5550A, 5540A, and 5530A or for other adjustment intervals, you must calculate limits based upon the specification that was selected. The subsequent examples show how the 1-year specification limits are calculated.
  • Page 17 Calibrator Calibration and Verification of the Product Figure 2. Test Limits Established by Guardbanding Meas + TL + SL There are many ways to develop test limits from decision rules. Two of these rules are shown as examples to develop test limits through guardbanding. ILAC G8 (ISO 14253-1) Decision Rule In this guardband strategy example, determine the test limit by the subtracting the uncertainty of the measurement from the specification.
  • Page 18 5730A-7003 To calibrate the Volts dc function from the main output (see Table 3): 1. On the Fluke Calibration 8588A put a 4-wire short (Fluke PN 2540973) across the HI and LO input and sense terminals. 2. Set the 8588A as follows: Volts dc, Range Auto, NPLC 50, Guard ON (external guard) 3.
  • Page 19 Figure 3. Volts DC Calibration and Verification Direct 8588A 5560A 22. For steps other than ±100 mV, ±1 V, and ±10 V the output of the Product is the same as the 8588A measurement recorded directly when connected to the Product output DMM Reading on Product...
  • Page 20 5560A/5550A/5540A/5530A Service Manual 23. For the rest of the steps, calculate the Product output with this formula: Calculated Product Output = DMM Reading on Shunt output [V] Shunt_R [:] 24. With the entire table populated, evaluate each step for compliance to limits. To apply Guardbanding, create a table from the example in this manual, where the acceptance limits are properly modified by your Guardbanding method.
  • Page 21 5730A-7003 To calibrate the Volts dc function from the secondary output: 1. On the Fluke Calibration 8588A put a 4-wire short (Fluke PN 2540973) across the HI and LO input and sense terminals. 2. Set the 8588A as follows: Volts dc, Range Auto, NPLC 50, Guard ON (external guard).
  • Page 22 5560A/5550A/5540A/5530A Service Manual Figure 4. Volts DC SENSE Output 5560A 8588A 7. Connect a strap between the Guard and Ground terminals of the DUT. 8. Output from the DUT/Measure with the meter and record the 8588A measured values when connected to the Product in the Product Output column, see Table 5.
  • Page 23 5. Calculate the shunt resistance in Ω from the calibration records and/or regression analysis for all shunts listed in Table 7. 6. Record the shunt resistance in the Shunt_R Ω column in Table 7. 7. Connect the 8588A for V dc measurement with the low thermal cable to Fluke 742A-1k SENSE See Figure 5.
  • Page 24 5560A/5550A/5540A/5530A Service Manual Figure 5. Amps DC with 742A-1k - Meter Zero 8588A 742A-1k 742A-1k Resistance Standard CURRENT SENSE NOMINAL VALUE = 1 K: TEMPERATURE RANGE: 18 °C TO 28 °C ‘ MAXIMUM VOLTAGE = 10 VDC MAXIMUM CURRENT = 0.01 A...
  • Page 25 15. Toggle the power switch of the A40B-1mA shunt to ON. Continue only if power light illuminates and the BATT LOW is off. 16. With no current applied from the Product to the Fluke A40B-1mA shunt, proceed with the zero meter function. On the 8588A, push ZERO, and then ZERO FUNC. Allow the zero function to finish.
  • Page 26 22. Set the Product to STBY. Disconnect the shunt. Connect the test equipment as shown in Figure 9. 23. With no current applied from the Product to the Fluke A40B-100mA shunt, proceed with the zero meter function. On the 8588A, push ZERO, and then ZERO FUNC. Allow the zero function to finish.
  • Page 27 25. Set the Product to STBY. Disconnect the shunt. Connect the test equipment as shown in Figure 10. 26. With no current applied from the Product to the Fluke A40B-1A shunt, proceed with the zero meter function. On the 8588A, push ZERO, and then ZERO FUNC. Allow the zero function to finish.
  • Page 28 35. Set the Product to STBY. Disconnect the shunt. Connect the test equipment as shown in Figure 12. 36. With no current applied from the Product to the Fluke A40B-10A shunt, proceed with the meter zero function. On the 8588A, push ZERO, and then ZERO FUNC. Allow th zero function to finish.
  • Page 29 Calibration and Verification of the Product 39. With no current applied from the Product to the Fluke A40B-20A shunt, proceed with the meter zero function. On the 8588A, push ZERO, and then ZERO FUNC. Allow the zero function to finish.
  • Page 30 120 µA -10 µA Fluke 742A-1k ±7.0 nA 120 µA 100 µA Fluke 742A-1k ±16.0 nA 120 µA -100 µA Fluke 742A-1k ±16.0 nA 1.2 mA 0 mA Fluke 742A-1k ±15.0 nA 1.2 mA -0.000001 mA Fluke 742A-1k ±15.0 nA...
  • Page 31 Step Shunt on Shunt Product Limits Range Output [Ω] Output Output 1.2 mA 0.1 mA Fluke 742A-1k ±23.0 nA 1.2 mA -0.1 mA Fluke 742A-1k ±23.0 nA 1.2 mA 1 mA Fluke A40B-1mA ±95.0 nA 1.2 mA -1 mA Fluke A40B-1mA ±95.0 nA...
  • Page 32 TUR is low). • Different resistance modes. Because of Product compliance (Operating Characteristics) certain steps require the Fluke Calibration 8588A to be used in Low Current Mode (LoI) to reduce the current into the Product. For all resistance steps: Toggle the meter to the Volts dc function prior to putting the Product in operate mode.
  • Page 33 Calibration and Verification of the Product Table lists the required equipment. Table 8. Required Equipment for Resistance Equipment Description Manufacture/Model/PN Quantity Digital Multimeter Fluke Calibration 8588A Resistance Standard Fluke 742A-100k Resistance Standard Fluke 742A-1M Resistance Standard Fluke 742A-10M Resistance Standard...
  • Page 34 Service Manual 6. Set the Product to STBY. 7. Connect the 8588A to Fluke 742A-100k for 4-Wire measurement. 8. Set the 8588A as follows: Resistance 4Wire, LoI OFF, Range (as per Table 10), NPLC 50, Guard OFF (external guard light ring off).
  • Page 35 Calibrator Calibration and Verification of the Product 30. Connect the 8588A to 100 M Ω standard for 2-Wire measurement. Use appropriate adapters at the resistor standard to accommodate the connection. 31. Measure with the meter and record the 8588A measured value in the DMM Measurement on Transfer Resistor column in Table 9, step 1.
  • Page 36 5560A/5550A/5540A/5530A Service Manual 35. Connect the Product, the system 5730A, and the 8588A as shown on Figure 16. 36. Disconnect the V-Guard to Ground strap on the 5730A. The DUT strap should still be connected. 37. Set the 8588A as follows: Resistance 2Wire, LoI OFF, Range (as per Table 10), NPLC 50, Guard OFF (external guard light ring off).
  • Page 37 12 k ±284 m Direct Ω Normal 10 k Ω Ω Ω Ω Ω 120 k 12.1 k ±466 m Direct Fluke Ω Normal 100 k Ω Ω Ω Ω Ω Ω Ω 742A- 120 k 100 k ±2.4 / Transfer...
  • Page 38 5560A/5550A/5540A/5530A Service Manual Table 10. Calibration and Verification Steps for Resistance (cont.) Measure- Calculated Product Product DMM Mode/ Transfer Transfer Measure- Step ment on Product Limits Range Output Method Resistor Value ment on Transfer Output Product Resistor Fluke Ω LoI 100 k Ω...
  • Page 39 Single banana to single banana lead Various The volts ac calibration uses two methods. For frequencies ≤ 10 Hz low frequency DMM (Fluke 8588A) is used. For frequencies >10 Hz the calibration is accomplished with Fluke 5790B AC Measurement Standard.
  • Page 40 5560A/5550A/5540A/5530A Service Manual 10. Disconnect the present setup. 11. Connect the Product to Fluke 5790B as shown in Figure 18. Figure 18. Volts AC Calibration 5560A 5590B 12. Starting with step 40, make a measurement with the 5790B. Record the measurement in the Product Output column of Table 12.
  • Page 41 Calibrator Calibration and Verification of the Product Table 12. Calibration and Verification steps for Volts AC (cont.) Calculated Step Product Range Product Output Product Frequency Product Limits Output 12 mV 10 mV 3 Hz ±27.0 µV 12 mV 10 mV 5 Hz ±14.0 µV 12 mV...
  • Page 42 5560A/5550A/5540A/5530A Service Manual Table 12. Calibration and Verification steps for Volts AC (cont.) Calculated Step Product Range Product Output Product Frequency Product Limits Output 1.2 V 0.121 V 10 Hz ±74 µV 1.2 V 0.121 V 1 kHz ±74 µV 1.2 V...
  • Page 43 Calibrator Calibration and Verification of the Product Table 12. Calibration and Verification steps for Volts AC (cont.) Calculated Step Product Range Product Output Product Frequency Product Limits Output 12 V 10 V 1 kHz ±1.20 mV 12 V 10 V 20 kHz ±1.20 mV 12 V...
  • Page 44 331 V 1 kHz ±118 mV 1020 V 331 V 10 kHz ±118 mV 1020 V 1000 V 40 Hz ±195 mV 1020 V 1000 V 1 kHz ±195 mV 1020 V 1020 V 10 kHz ±197 mV [1] 5560A Only...
  • Page 45 Calibrator Calibration and Verification of the Product Volts AC Calibration and Verification (AUX Output) (5530A, 5550A, and 5560A) Table lists the required equipment. Table 13. Required Equipment Volts AC from the AUX Output Equipment Description Manufacture/Model/PN Quantity AC Measurement Standard...
  • Page 46 Equipment Description Manufacture/Model/PN Quantity Digital Multimeter Fluke 8588A (1 mA to 1.2 mA) Fluke A40B-1mA Current Shunt (10 mA to 12 mA) Fluke A40B-10mA Current Shunt (100 mA to 120 mA) Fluke A40B-100mA Current Shunt (1 A to 1.2 A) Fluke A40B-1A Current Shunt 3.1 A, 3.11 A...
  • Page 47 The amps ac calibration and verification uses two methods. For frequencies ≤ 10 Hz, use a low- frequency Fluke Calibration 8588A meter to monitor the output of Fluke A40B series shunts. For frequencies >10 Hz the calibration and verification is accomplished with the Fluke Calibration 5790B AC Measurement Standard monitoring the output of the Fluke A40B series shunts.
  • Page 48 5560A/5550A/5540A/5530A Service Manual 15. Connect heavy gauge guard cable between the DUT and the 5790B. 16. From step 6, Table 16, set the output from the DUT/Measure with the 5790B and record the 5790B measured in the DMM Reading on Shunt Output [V] column. Complete Table 16, steps 6 to 30.
  • Page 49 Calibrator Calibration and Verification of the Product Figure 22. Amps AC with A40B-100mA 8588A 5560A A40B-100mA OUTPUT 28. From step 43, Table 16, set the output from the DUT/Measure with the meter and record the 8588A measurement in the DMM Reading on Shunt Output [V] column.
  • Page 50 5560A/5550A/5540A/5530A Service Manual 36. From Table 16, step 55, set the output from the DUT and wait 30 seconds for the output to settle. Measure with the meter and record the 8588A measurement in the DMM Reading on Shunt Output [V] column.
  • Page 51 57. Set the Product to STBY. 58. Connect the test equipment as shown in Figure 25. Figure 25. Amps AC with A40B-10A 8588A 5560A A40B-10A OUTPUT INPUT 59. From step 76, Table 16, output from the DUT, wait 3 minutes for the output to settle. Measure with the meter and record the 8588A measurement in the DMM Reading on Shunt Output [V] column.
  • Page 52 5560A/5550A/5540A/5530A Service Manual Figure 26. Amps AC with A40B-20A 8588A 5560A A40B-20A OUTPUT INPUT 66. From step 81, Table 16, output from the DUT and wait 3 minutes for the output to settle. Measure with the meter and record the 8588A measurement in the DMM Reading on Shunt Output [V] column.
  • Page 53 Reading on Step Shunt Product Limits Range Output Frequency [Ω] Shunt Output Output [V] Fluke A40B- 120 μA 10 μA 3 Hz ±12.0 nA Fluke A40B- 120 μA 10 μA 45 Hz ±12.0 nA Fluke A40B- 120 μA 10 μA 1 kHz ±12.0 nA...
  • Page 54 5560A/5550A/5540A/5530A Service Manual Table 16. Calibration and Verification Steps for Amps AC (cont.) Calculated Product Product Product Shunt_R Reading on Step Shunt Product Limits Range Output Frequency [Ω] Shunt Output Output [V] Fluke A40B- 120 μA 100 μA 45 Hz ±30.0 nA...
  • Page 55 Reading on Step Shunt Product Limits Range Output Frequency [Ω] Shunt Output Output [V] Fluke A40B- 12 mA 1.21 mA 45 Hz ±1.24 μA Fluke A40B- 12 mA 1.21 mA 1 kHz ±1.24 μA Fluke A40B- 12 mA 1.21 mA 5 kHz ±1.24 μA...
  • Page 56 5560A/5550A/5540A/5530A Service Manual Table 16. Calibration and Verification Steps for Amps AC (cont.) Calculated Product Product Product Shunt_R Reading on Step Shunt Product Limits Range Output Frequency [Ω] Shunt Output Output [V] Fluke A40B- 120 mA 100 mA 1 kHz ±17 μA...
  • Page 57 Product Limits Range Output Frequency [Ω] Shunt Output Output [V] 3.1 A 3.1 A 10 kHz Fluke A40B-5A ±6.70 mA 12 A 3.11 A 3 Hz Fluke A40B-5A ±1.93 mA 12 A 3.11 A 45 Hz Fluke A40B-5A ±1.25 mA 12 A 3.11 A...
  • Page 58 5560A/5550A/5540A/5530A Service Manual Capacitance Calibration and Verification Table lists the required equipment. Table 17. Required Equipment for Capacitance Equipment Description Manufacture/Model/PN Quantity Digital Multimeter Fluke 8588A LCR Meter Hioki IM3533 Calibrator (precision current source) Fluke 5730A BNC (M) to BNC (M) 4W lead set for LCR...
  • Page 59 A measurement procedure for capacitance is to apply a known current across the capacitor and then measure the voltage change for a known time interval. Fluke Calibration recommended to implement the following in computer-controlled routine for consistency of results and timely sequence execution.
  • Page 60 5560A/5550A/5540A/5530A Service Manual Trigger Count 2 Trigger Delay: 0 s Delay 0 11. Set the Product to output the first point of Table 19. Set to Operate. 12. Set the current source calibrate to the DC current value in the table for each step.
  • Page 61 120 mF 12.1 mF 5.5 mA ±84 µF 120 mF 100 mF 45 mA ±480 µF Inductance Calibration and Verification (5550A and 5560A) Table lists the required equipment. Table 20. Required Equipment for Inductance Equipment Description Manufacture/Model/PN Quantity LCR Meter...
  • Page 62 5560A/5550A/5540A/5530A Service Manual Table 21. Calibration and Verification Steps for Inductance with LCR Meter Step Product Range Product Output Test Frequency Calculated Product Output Limits 120 µH 15 µH 1000 Hz ±227 nH 120 µH 100 µH 1000 Hz ±380 nH 1.2 mH...
  • Page 63 Thermocouple Calibration and Verification Table lists the required equipment. Table 22. Required Equipment for Thermocouple Equipment Description Manufacture/Model/PN Quantity Calibrator (precision voltage source) Fluke 5730A Digital Multimeter Fluke 8588A Thermometer Fluke 1504 Thermistor probe Fluke 5610-9-B Type J thermocouple Omega TJ36-ICIN-18U-8-SMPW-M...
  • Page 64 2. Connect a copper thermocouple mini plug with a twisted pair copper wire to the Product thermocouple port. 3. Connect the twisted pair to the Fluke 5730A OUTPT HI/LO. Observe correct polarity. 4. Disconnect the V-Guard to Ground strap on the 5730A.
  • Page 65 1. Connect a strap between the Guard and Ground terminals of the DUT. 2. Connect a copper thermocouple mini plug with twisted pair copper wire to Fluke 8588A INPUT HI/ LO (observe proper polarity). Short the thermocouple mini plug under the VI AUX binding post of the 5560A.
  • Page 66 5560A/5550A/5540A/5530A Service Manual Phase Calibration and Verification (5530A, 5550A, and 5560A) Table lists the required equipment. Table 26. Required Equipment for Phase Equipment Description Manufacture/Model/PN Quantity Phase meter Clarke-hess 6000A 100 mA Fluke A40B-100mA Current Shunt Fluke A40B-5A Current Shunt...
  • Page 67 Calibrator Calibration and Verification of the Product Voltage/Current output requires the placement of a current shunt between the Product and the phase meter SIGNAL INPUT. Caution Failure to connect a shunt may result in phase meter damage. To calibrate dual output V/I: 1.
  • Page 68 5560A/5550A/5540A/5530A Service Manual 17. With all steps in the table populated, evaluate each step for compliance to limits. To apply Guardbanding, create a table from the example in this manual, where the acceptance limits are properly modified by your Guardbanding method.
  • Page 69 Calibrator Adjustment Frequency Calibration and Verification Table lists the required equipment. Table 29. Required Equipment for Frequency Equipment Description Manufacture/Model/PN Quantity Frequency Counter Tektronix FCA3100 (Option MS or HS) BNC (F) To Single Banana Plug Pomona Model 1894 BNC (M) To BNC (M) cable Various To calibrate the Frequency function: 1.
  • Page 70 Volts DC Adjustment (OUTPUT VZ) The Product begins the adjust with internal steps.Complete a Vdc Zero on the Fluke Calibration 8588A. Put a 4-wire short (Fluke PN 2540973) across the HI and LO input and sense terminals.
  • Page 71 The Product begins the adjustment with internal steps. The volts ac calibration adjustment uses two methods. For frequencies ≤ 10 Hz, a low frequency DMM (Fluke Calibration 8588A) is used. For frequencies >10 Hz, use the Fluke Calibration 5790B AC Measurement Standard.
  • Page 72 The Product begins the adjustment with internal steps. Complete a Vdc Zero on the Fluke Calibration 8588A - put a 4-wire short (Fluke PN 2540973) across the HI and LO input and sense terminals. 1. Set the 8588A as follows: Volts dc, Range Auto, NPLC 50, Guard ON (external guard).
  • Page 73 6. When a section is complete, the Product highlights the subsequent section. Volts AC (ACV ACV) Adjustment (Secondary Output) (5530A, 5550A, and 5560A) Use the Fluke Calibration 5790B AC Measurement Standard to accomplish the volts ac calibration adjustment. 1. Set the 5790B for Input 2, Auto range, High resolution ON, EXT GUARD.
  • Page 74 5560A/5550A/5540A/5530A Service Manual Capacitance Adjustment The Product begins the adjustment with a prompt to input the ambient temperature - use the laboratory temperature at the time of the adjustment. After the ambient temperature entry, the Product requests an LCR meter connection. Do not connect the LCR meter to the DUT at this time.
  • Page 75 Calibrator Adjustment Table 31. Adjustment Steps for Capacitance with LCR Meter (cont.) Step Product Output Test Frequency 1.21 mF 2 Hz 10 mF 2 Hz 12.1 mF 1 Hz 100 mF 1 Hz 7. Set the LCR meter test frequency. 8.
  • Page 76 5560A/5550A/5540A/5530A Service Manual Table 32. Adjustment Steps for Inductance with LCR Meter (cont.) Step Product Output Test Frequency 5 mH 110 Hz 10 mH 110 Hz 12 mH 110 Hz 12.1 mH 100 Hz 100 mH 100 Hz 0.121 H...
  • Page 77 This section documents the calibration, verification, and adjustment procedures of the Oscilloscope Calibration Option (scope option). Scope options are available for the 5560A, 5550A, and 5540A. When you use the recommended equipment, these procedures supply traceable results for all scope option functions.
  • Page 78 Scope Option Calibration and Verification DC Voltage Calibration and Verification This procedure uses: • Fluke 8588A Reference Multimeter • BNC(f) to Double Banana adapter • BNC(m-f) Feed-Thru Termination 50 Ω • Output Scope card cable supplied with the scope option Initial setup: Set the Product to Scope dc voltage (Function Menu >...
  • Page 79 Calibrator Oscilloscope Calibration Option (600M, 1G, and 2G) Calibration, Verification, and Adjustment DC Voltage Signal into 1 MΩ Calibration and Verification 1. Make the connections shown in Figure 29. Figure 29. Equipment Connections for Scope Option DCV, ACV and Edge Adjustment – into 1 M Ohm Scope Card Cable comes with DUT...
  • Page 80 5560A/5550A/5540A/5530A Service Manual Table 34. DC Voltage Calibration and Verification at 1 MΩ (cont.) 8588A Measurement Calibrator Output Tolerance ±(V dc) (V dc) -50 mV 6.500E-05 V 51 mV 6.550E-05 V -51 mV 6.550E-05 V 200 mV 1.400E-04 V -200 mV 1.400E-04 V...
  • Page 81 6. Record the 8588A measurement for each voltage in Table 35. 7. Compare the result to the Tolerance ±(V dc) column. Table 35. 10 DC Voltage Calibration and Verification into 50 Ω Fluke 8588A Measurement Calibrator Output Tolerance ±(V dc)
  • Page 82 -6.6 V 1.654E-02 V AC Voltage Amplitude Calibration and Verification This procedure uses: • Fluke 8588A Reference Multimeter • BNC(f) to Double Banana adapter • BNC(m-f) Feed-Thru Termination 50 Ω • Output Scope Card cable supplied with the scope option Initial Setup: Set the Product to Scope ac voltage (Function Menu >...
  • Page 83 Calibrator Oscilloscope Calibration Option (600M, 1G, and 2G) Calibration, Verification, and Adjustment AC Voltage Signal into 1 MΩ Calibration and Verification 1. Make the connections shown in Figure 29. 2. Make sure the Calibrator is set to 1 MΩ. 8588A settings: •...
  • Page 84 5560A/5550A/5540A/5530A Service Manual Table 36. AC Voltage Calibration and Verification into 1 MΩ Fluke 8588A Fluke 8588A Fluke 8588A Calibrator Output Measurement Tolerance ±(V ac) Aperture Setup Trigger Setup (V ac) -1 mV 1 kHz 0.0000098 s 10000 4.100E-05 V 1 mV 1 kHz 0.0000098 s...
  • Page 85 Calibrator Oscilloscope Calibration Option (600M, 1G, and 2G) Calibration, Verification, and Adjustment Table 36. AC Voltage Calibration and Verification into 1 MΩ (cont.) Fluke 8588A Fluke 8588A Fluke 8588A Calibrator Output Measurement Tolerance ±(V ac) Aperture Setup Trigger Setup (V ac) 2.01 V 40.01 Hz...
  • Page 86 5560A/5550A/5540A/5530A Service Manual Table 36. AC Voltage Calibration and Verification into 1 MΩ (cont.) Fluke 8588A Fluke 8588A Fluke 8588A Calibrator Output Measurement Tolerance ±(V ac) Aperture Setup Trigger Setup (V ac) 120 V 40.01 Hz 0.0002498 s 10000 1.200E-01 V -120 V 1 kHz 0.0000098 s...
  • Page 87 Calibrator Oscilloscope Calibration Option (600M, 1G, and 2G) Calibration, Verification, and Adjustment Table 37. AC Voltage Calibration and Verification into 50 Ω Fluke 8588A Fluke 8588A Fluke 8588A Tolerance Calibrator Output Measurement Aperture Setup Trigger Setup ±(V ac) (V ac) -1 mV 1 kHz 0.0000098 s...
  • Page 88 10000 1.654E-02 V Waveform Generator Calibration and Verification This procedure uses: • Fluke 8588A Reference Multimeter • BNC(f) to Double Banana adapter • BNC(m-f) Feed-Thru Termination 50 Ω • Output Scope Card cable supplied with the scope option Initial Setup: Set the Product to the Scope Waveform Generator function (Function Menu >...
  • Page 89 6. Record the 8588A measurement for each voltage in Table 38. 7. Compare the results to those in the Tolerance ± V column. Table 38. Waveform Generator Calibration and Verification - into 1 MΩ Fluke 8588A Calibrator Calibrator Fluke 8588A...
  • Page 90 5560A/5550A/5540A/5530A Service Manual Table 38. Waveform Generator Calibration and Verification - into 1 MΩ (cont.) Fluke 8588A Calibrator Calibrator Fluke 8588A Fluke 8588A Tolerance Measurement Output Waveform Aperture Setup Trigger Setup ± V 2.01 V 1 kHz SQUARE 0.0000098 s 10000 6.040E-02 V...
  • Page 91 Top line – median of Base line 6. Record the 8588A measurement for each voltage in Table 39. 7. Compare the results to those in the Tolerance ±(V) column. Table 39. Waveform Generator Calibration and Verification - into 50 Ω Fluke 8588A Fluke 8588A Calibrator Calibrator...
  • Page 92 5560A/5550A/5540A/5530A Service Manual Table 39. Waveform Generator Calibration and Verification - into 50 Ω (cont.) Fluke 8588A Fluke 8588A Calibrator Calibrator Fluke 8588A Tolerance Aperture Measurement Output Waveform Trigger Setup ±(V) Setup 5.1 mV 1 kHz SQUARE 0.0000098 s 10000 2.530E-04 V...
  • Page 93 Oscilloscope Calibration Option (600M, 1G, and 2G) Calibration, Verification, and Adjustment Leveled Sine Amplitude Calibration and Verification This procedure uses: • Fluke 5790B AC Measurement Standard - Wideband • Output Scope Card cable supplied with the scope option Initial setup Set the Calibrator to (Function Menu >...
  • Page 94 50 kHz. Equipment Setup for Low Frequency Flatness: • Fluke 5790B AC Measurement Standard with Wideband option • BNC(f) to Type N(m) adapter • Output Scope Card cable supplied with the scope option Initial setup: 1.
  • Page 95 Calibrator Oscilloscope Calibration Option (600M, 1G, and 2G) Calibration, Verification, and Adjustment Initial setup: 1. Connect the Keysight N1913B Power Meter to the Keysight E9304A Power Sensor, see Figure 38. To learn more about how to connect these two instruments, refer to the operator manuals of the instruments.
  • Page 96 5560A/5550A/5540A/5530A Service Manual 7. Repeat Table 41, steps 5 and 6 for all the frequencies shown in the table for 5 mV applied. Continue until you complete columns A and B. 8. After both columns A and B are filled for all rows of the table, push on the Calibrator.
  • Page 97 Calibrator Oscilloscope Calibration Option (600M, 1G, and 2G) Calibration, Verification, and Adjustment Table 41. Low Frequency Leveled Sine Flatness Relative to 50 kHz Calibration and Verification (cont.) Calibrator Output Tolerance ±(%) 50 kHz 20 mV Applied 100 kHz 2.00 % 200 kHz 2.00 % 500 kHz...
  • Page 98 5560A/5550A/5540A/5530A Service Manual Table 41. Low Frequency Leveled Sine Flatness Relative to 50 kHz Calibration and Verification (cont.) Calibrator Output Tolerance ±(%) 50 kHz 50.1 mV Applied 100 kHz 1.70 % 200 kHz 1.70 % 500 kHz 1.70 % 1 MHz 1.70 %...
  • Page 99 Calibrator Oscilloscope Calibration Option (600M, 1G, and 2G) Calibration, Verification, and Adjustment Table 41. Low Frequency Leveled Sine Flatness Relative to 50 kHz Calibration and Verification (cont.) Calibrator Output Tolerance ±(%) 50 kHz 5 MHz 1.55 % 10 MHz 1.55 % 20 MHz 3.05 % 49.99 MHz...
  • Page 100 5560A/5550A/5540A/5530A Service Manual Table 41. Low Frequency Leveled Sine Flatness Relative to 50 kHz Calibration and Verification (cont.) Calibrator Output Tolerance ±(%) 50 kHz 2 V Applied 100 kHz 1.51 % 200 kHz 1.51 % 500 kHz 1.51 % 1 MHz 1.51 %...
  • Page 101 Calibrator Oscilloscope Calibration Option (600M, 1G, and 2G) Calibration, Verification, and Adjustment High Frequency Leveled Sine Flatness Calibration and Verification This procedure is an example of a high frequency flatness test with a 5 mV Calibrator output. Use the same procedure for other amplitudes. Compare the results with the flatness specification shown in Table 42.
  • Page 102 5560A/5550A/5540A/5530A Service Manual Table 42. High Frequency Leveled Sine Flatness Relative to 50 kHz Calibration and Verification From Power Meter and From 5790B WB Power Sensor Calibrator Tolerance [1],[2] ±(%) Output 50 kHz 50 MHz 50 MHz (V rms) (V rms) 5 mV Applied 74.99 MHz...
  • Page 103 Calibrator Oscilloscope Calibration Option (600M, 1G, and 2G) Calibration, Verification, and Adjustment Table 42. High Frequency Leveled Sine Flatness Relative to 50 kHz Calibration and Verification (cont.) From Power Meter and From 5790B WB Power Sensor Calibrator Tolerance [1],[2] ±(%) Output 50 kHz 50 MHz...
  • Page 104 5560A/5550A/5540A/5530A Service Manual Table 42. High Frequency Leveled Sine Flatness Relative to 50 kHz Calibration and Verification (cont.) From Power Meter and From 5790B WB Power Sensor Calibrator Tolerance [1],[2] ±(%) Output 50 kHz 50 MHz 50 MHz (V rms) (V rms) 1.10001 GHz...
  • Page 105 Calibrator Oscilloscope Calibration Option (600M, 1G, and 2G) Calibration, Verification, and Adjustment Table 42. High Frequency Leveled Sine Flatness Relative to 50 kHz Calibration and Verification (cont.) From Power Meter and From 5790B WB Power Sensor Calibrator Tolerance [1],[2] ±(%) Output 50 kHz 50 MHz...
  • Page 106 5560A/5550A/5540A/5530A Service Manual Table 42. High Frequency Leveled Sine Flatness Relative to 50 kHz Calibration and Verification (cont.) From Power Meter and From 5790B WB Power Sensor Calibrator Tolerance [1],[2] ±(%) Output 50 kHz 50 MHz 50 MHz (V rms) (V rms) 549.99 MHz...
  • Page 107 Calibrator Oscilloscope Calibration Option (600M, 1G, and 2G) Calibration, Verification, and Adjustment Table 42. High Frequency Leveled Sine Flatness Relative to 50 kHz Calibration and Verification (cont.) From Power Meter and From 5790B WB Power Sensor Calibrator Tolerance [1],[2] ±(%) Output 50 kHz 50 MHz...
  • Page 108 5560A/5550A/5540A/5530A Service Manual Table 42. High Frequency Leveled Sine Flatness Relative to 50 kHz Calibration and Verification (cont.) From Power Meter and From 5790B WB Power Sensor Calibrator Tolerance [1],[2] ±(%) Output 50 kHz 50 MHz 50 MHz (V rms) (V rms) 1.01 V Applied...
  • Page 109 Calibrator Oscilloscope Calibration Option (600M, 1G, and 2G) Calibration, Verification, and Adjustment Table 42. High Frequency Leveled Sine Flatness Relative to 50 kHz Calibration and Verification (cont.) From Power Meter and From 5790B WB Power Sensor Calibrator Tolerance ±(%) [1],[2] Output 50 kHz 50 MHz...
  • Page 110 REFCLOCK Set to External. Tektronix AFG1022 set up: Connect the 10 MHz IN located in the back of the DUT and the 5560A standard to Out1 and Out2 of the Tektronix AFG1022, see Figure 33. Figure 33. Tektronix AFG1022 Initial Connections...
  • Page 111 Figure 34. Leveled Sine Reflection Coefficient - OPEN Connections Type N (M) to BNC (F) Type N (M) to Type N (M) Direct Connection Leave this open 5560A Directional Bridge Power Meter Power Sensor Cable Power Meter settings: • Frequency: 5 MHz •...
  • Page 112 5560A/5550A/5540A/5530A Service Manual Figure 35. Leveled Sine Reflection Coefficient - SHORT Connections Directional Bridge Shorting Cap for BNC (F) 10. Record the Power meter measurement into column D of Table 43. 11. After all columns C and D are filled, push on the Calibrator Standard.
  • Page 113 Calibrator Oscilloscope Calibration Option (600M, 1G, and 2G) Calibration, Verification, and Adjustment Freq = 10E6 + 10E6 * = Test Frequency 4. Set the Calibrator SCOPE standard output to the voltage shown in column A in Table 43. 5. Set the Power Meter range to the range shown in column B in Table 43. 6.
  • Page 114 5560A/5550A/5540A/5530A Service Manual Table 43. Leveled Sine Reflection Coefficient Calibration and Verification Calibrator Tolerance Power 5560A Std AFG1022 Output ± Meter (Open) (Short) Z_Max V_Max V_Min Z_DUT Ampl (V) Out1 Freq (Hz) Range 2.01 V 3.015 V RANGE 1 10000002.0000 0.048...
  • Page 115 Calibrator Oscilloscope Calibration Option (600M, 1G, and 2G) Calibration, Verification, and Adjustment Table 43. Leveled Sine Reflection Coefficient Calibration and Verification (cont.) Calibrator Tolerance Power 5560A Std AFG1022 Output ± Meter (Open) (Short) Z_Max V_Max V_Min Z_DUT Ampl (V) Out1 Freq (Hz) Range 1.01 V...
  • Page 116 5560A/5550A/5540A/5530A Service Manual Table 43. Leveled Sine Reflection Coefficient Calibration and Verification (cont.) Calibrator Tolerance Power 5560A Std AFG1022 Output ± Meter (Open) (Short) Z_Max V_Max V_Min Z_DUT Ampl (V) Out1 Freq (Hz) Range 3.5 V 0.583 V RANGE 1 10000000.0100...
  • Page 117 Calibrator Oscilloscope Calibration Option (600M, 1G, and 2G) Calibration, Verification, and Adjustment 3. Push the DEFAULT SETUP button to reset to default and then set the oscilloscope to: • Acquire mode: Average • Number of averages: 500 • Measure: Risetime •...
  • Page 118 5560A/5550A/5540A/5530A Service Manual Pulse Width Calibration and Verification Process 1. Connect the output cable to the SCOPE connector on the Calibrator. 2. Connect the other end of the output cable to channel 1 of the oscilloscope, see Figure 37. 3. Push the DEFAULT SETUP button to reset to default and then set the oscilloscope to: •...
  • Page 119 Set the Calibrator to Function > Scope > Resistance. Measure Resistance Calibration and Verification Process 1. Connect the SCOPE connector of the Calibrator to the 5560A, see Figure 39. 2. Set the 5560A to: • Function: Single Output > Resistance •...
  • Page 120 Scope option calibration is adjusted from the front panel. Note Access to the Adjustment mode requires a passcode. The default passcode is set to the serial number of the DUT. Enter the serial number and push . For more passcode information, see the Operators Manual available at www.fluke.com.
  • Page 121 Calibrator Oscilloscope Calibration Option (600M, 1G, and 2G) Calibration, Verification, and Adjustment To start Scope Option Adjustment mode, use Setup > Scope Adjustment to open the scope adjustment menu. • All equipment used for calibration adjustment must be calibrated, certified traceable (if traceability is kept), and operated in their specified operation environment.
  • Page 122 5560A/5550A/5540A/5530A Service Manual 3. Power Meter settings: a. Turn off relative for channel 1. b. Set channel 1 to measure power, display dBm, auto range, and average 256. 4. For each row of Table 49, connect the Output N-type terminal to a Precision Power Meter configured to measure ac voltage and tap Continue on the display.
  • Page 123 2.2 V 2.2 V DC Voltage Adjustment This procedure uses: • Fluke 8588A Reference Multimeter • BNC(f) to Double Banana adapter • BNC(m-f) Feed-Thru Termination 50 Ω • Output Scope Card cable supplied with the scope option The Product prompts for 1 MOhm and 10 Ohm input impedances. See Figure and Figure equipment connections.
  • Page 124 5560A/5550A/5540A/5530A Service Manual DCV highlights with the Calibrator in Scope Adjustment mode. To adjust dc voltage: 1. Make the connections shown in Figure 29. 8588A settings: • Function: DC Voltage • Input > Terminal > Front • Measure Setup > Manual > Edit PLC: 60.00 PLC •...
  • Page 125 Calibrator Oscilloscope Calibration Option (600M, 1G, and 2G) Calibration, Verification, and Adjustment • Measure Setup > Aperture: <Aperture value> which is shown in the 8588A Aperture Setup column of Table 50. This aperture value was calculated based on adjust frequency with this formula: Sample Rate = 100 * Adjust Frequency (If Sample Rate >...
  • Page 126 5560A/5550A/5540A/5530A Service Manual Table 50. Sequential Adjustment Points and 8588A Aperture Setup for AC Voltage - 1 M Ohm Calibrator Output ADJ Freq 8588A Aperture Setup 8588A Trigger Setup (Hz) -0.001 0.0002498 s 10000 -0.002 0.0002498 s 10000 0.001 0.0002498 s 10000 0.002...
  • Page 127 Calibrator Oscilloscope Calibration Option (600M, 1G, and 2G) Calibration, Verification, and Adjustment Table 50. Sequential Adjustment Points and 8588A Aperture Setup for AC Voltage - 1 M Ohm Calibrator Output ADJ Freq 8588A Aperture Setup 8588A Trigger Setup (Hz) 2.0001 0.0002498 s 10000 0.0002498 s...
  • Page 128 5560A/5550A/5540A/5530A Service Manual Table 51. Sequential Adjustment Points and 8588A Aperture setup for AC Voltage - into 50 Ohm Calibrator Output ADJ Freq 8588A Aperture Setup 8588A Trigger Setup (Hz) -0.001 0.0002498 s 10000 -0.002 0.0002498 s 10000 0.001 0.0002498 s 10000 0.002...
  • Page 129 • Measure Setup > Range: base on ac voltage adjust point • Measure Setup > Aperture: <Aperture value> which is shown in the Fluke 8588A Aperture Setup column of Table 52. This Aperture value was calculated based on adjust frequency with...
  • Page 130 0.0000098 s 10000 Leveled Sine Wave Adjustment This procedure uses: • Fluke 5790B Wideband • Keysight N1913B Power Meter or equivalent • Keysight E9304A Power Sensor or equivalent • Type_N(f) to BNC(f) adapter • Output Scope Card cable supplied with the scope option...
  • Page 131 Calibrator Oscilloscope Calibration Option (600M, 1G, and 2G) Calibration, Verification, and Adjustment Note The Calibrator shows a message if the typed value is higher or lower than the limits of the value. If this occurs, examine the setup and carefully re-type the measurement with the correct unit (for example, mV, V).
  • Page 132 5560A/5550A/5540A/5530A Service Manual Leveled Sine Wave MID Frequency and HIGH Frequency Adjustment To adjust the calibration leveled sine wave MID and HIGH frequencies: 1. Connect the Keysight N1913B Power Meter to the Keysight E9304A Power Sensor, see Figure 38.To learn how to connect these two instruments, refer to their operator manuals.
  • Page 133 Calibrator Oscilloscope Calibration Option (600M, 1G, and 2G) Calibration, Verification, and Adjustment Table 54. Sequential Adjustment Points and 5790B or Power Meter Setup for Leveled Sine MID Calibrator Output N1913B Setup 5790B Wideband Range Setup (Hz) Range Count 0.05 50E+6 22 mV 0.05 300E+6...
  • Page 134 5560A/5550A/5540A/5530A Service Manual Table 54. Sequential Adjustment Points and 5790B or Power Meter Setup for Leveled Sine MID Calibrator Output N1913B Setup 5790B Wideband Range Setup (Hz) Range Count 137E+6 1.601 50E+6 700 mV 50E+6 2.2 V 300E+6 600E+6 1.601 75E+6 1.601...
  • Page 135 You must know the resistance values at this BNC(f) connector. This procedure uses: • Resistors of known values and Fluke 5560A Calibrator Main Frame Source Resistance • Adapter to connect resistors to the BNC(f) connector (Fluke recommends Pomona 1269)
  • Page 136 Figure 39. Resistance Calibration Adjustment Connections Observe Banana Plug is in OPPOSITE POLARITY 5560A Scope Card Cable comes with DUT 5560A Calibrator settings: • Function setting: Function > Single Output > Resistance • Guard: INTERNAL • Comp: OFF • Output: 40 Ω . 2. Push 3.
  • Page 137 If the scope option is not installed or is not connected to internal power, when you tap the Scope button, the display indicates that the option is not installed. If the message shows with an installed scope option, you must send the Calibrator to Fluke for repair. To purchase a scope option, see your Fluke sales representative.See Contact Fluke Calibration.
  • Page 138 (PCA) level should only be performed by a Fluke Calibration Authorized Service Center. Units found to be unable to adjust within specification or exhibit error codes during diagnostics indicate that the Product will require service and should be returned to a Fluke Calibration Authorized Service Center for troubleshooting and repair.
  • Page 139 5520A-3013,SHIM,TRANSFORMER 625985 SCREW,HK M4-0.7X8MM,STEEL,PLAIN,LOW HEAD 40 (not shown) 3472154 SOCKET CAP SCREW,W/SELF LOCKING PATCH 43 (not shown) 5560A-8007,NUT, #10, LOW THERMAL 4859582 WASHER,LOCK,EXT TOOTH,#10 SCREW,.204IN 44 (not shown) 4884555 ID,.395IN OD,.018IN THK,PHOS BRONZE WASHER,FLAT,#10 X.5IN OD,.04IN THK,GRADE C- 45 (not shown)
  • Page 140 5560A/5550A/5540A/5530A Service Manual Table 56. Replaceable Parts (cont.) Fluke Item Sequence Description Calibration Quantity Part Number 5560A-2009,FRONT COVER, GUARD BOX 4844077 61 (not shown) 5560A-2023,FRONT LCD MOUNT 4937726 5560A-2001,CHASSIS 4843996 63 (not shown) 5560A-8016,LCD CUSHION, BACK 4966029 CONNECTOR ACC,CONN 64 (not shown)
  • Page 141 97 (not shown) 5194811 OD,.043 THK,.068 H,STEEL,ZINC CLR FOAM PAD,URETHANE,.250 IN X.375 IN X .062 IN 98 (not shown) 2567386 THK,ADHESIVE 5560A-2027,XFRMR BRACE 5334517 5560A-2028,BRACE INSULATOR PLATE 5334521 MAGNETIC MATERIAL,ROUND CABLE EMI 101 (not SUPPRESSOR,265OHMS@100MHZ,12.7MM 5383876 shown) CABLE,30X40MM WASHER,SHOULDER,.118 ID,.250 OD,.070 L,NYLON...
  • Page 142 5560A/5550A/5540A/5530A Service Manual Figure 40. Replacement Parts...

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