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Input Source Limits ................1-4 1-6. Power Source..................1-4 1-7. Proper Fuse Usage................1-4 1-8. Grounding of the 5790A..............1-4 1-9. Proper Power Cord Usage ..............1-4 1-10. Do Not Operate in Explosive Atmosphere ........1-4 1-11. Do Not Attempt to Operate if Protection may be Impaired....1-4 1-12.
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5790A Service Manual 2-17. Digital Section Detailed Circuit Description ........2-12 2-18. Digital Power Supply Assembly (A19) ..........2-12 2-19. 5 V Power Supply ..............2-12 2-20. 12 V Power Supplies..............2-12 2-21. 35 V Power Supply ..............2-13 2-22.
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(continued) Contents 2-83. A/D Amplifier Assembly (A15) ............2-37 2-84. Chopper Circuit................2-37 2-90. A/D Amplifier Circuits ..............2-39 2-96. Digital Control and Power Supply ..........2-41 2-97. DAC Assembly (A16) ..............2-41 2-98. DAC Assembly Reference Circuitry..........2-42 2-99. Duty-Cycle Control Circuit............
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5790A Service Manual 3-28. Verifying Absolute AC Error for Region IV (70 mV through 700 mV Range) ................3-49 3-29. Verifying Absolute AC Error for Region II (2.2 V through 1000 V Range) ................3-52 3-30. Verifying Absolute AC Error for Region V (2.2 mV through 22 mV) ..................
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(continued) Contents 5-16. Test Step: ZEROS ................ 5-11 5-17. Test Step: DIVIDERS (Input Dividers) ........5-11 5-18. Test Steps: X2_2V through X2_2MV.......... 5-12 5-19. Test Step: MATCH (Sensor Match) ..........5-13 5-20. Test Step: XFREQ (Frequency Measuring) ......... 5-13 5-21. Test Step: LOOPFILT (Sensor Filter)..........
5700A DC Characterization Test Record, Part 1 ........... 3-8 3-3. 5700A DC Characterization Test Record, Part 2 ........... 3-8 3-4. Equipment Required for 5790A Main Input DC Calibration......... 3-13 3-5. Calibration Steps in Periodic Calibration............... 3-16 3-6. Equipment Required for 5790A Main Input AC Calibration......... 3-20 3-7.
DC Source Characterization Setup, Part 2 ............. 3-10 3-4. DC Source Characterization Setup, Part 3 ............. 3-11 3-5. 5790A DC Calibration Test Setup ................. 3-14 3-6. Worksheet for 2 V to 1000 V AC Calibration Points..........3-20 3-7. Worksheet for 60 mV to 600 mV AC Calibration Points ........3-21 3-8.
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5790A Service Manual 6-1. Final Assembly....................... 6-8 6-1. Final Assembly (cont) .................... 6-13 6-2. A62 Input Block Assembly ..................6-16 6-3. A1 Keyboard PCA ....................6-18 6-4. A2 Front Panel PCA....................6-21 6-5. A3 Analog Motherboard PCA................6-23 6-6. A4 Digital Motherboard PCA ................6-26 6-7.
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Input Source Limits ................1-4 1-6. Power Source..................1-4 1-7. Proper Fuse Usage................1-4 1-8. Grounding of the 5790A..............1-4 1-9. Proper Power Cord Usage ..............1-4 1-10. Do Not Operate in Explosive Atmosphere ........1-4 1-11. Do Not Attempt to Operate if Protection may be Impaired....1-4 1-12.
1-1. Introduction The 5790A makes AC-DC transfer measurements and accurate AC measurements from 700 V to 1000 V (10 Hz to 1 MHz). The optional 5790A-03 Wideband Module increases the 5790A frequency range to 30 MHz for inputs connected to the WIDEBAND 50 e Type “N”...
1-6. Power Source The 5790A is intended to operate from a power source that will not apply more than 264 V AC RMS between the supply conductors or between the supply conductor and ground. A protective ground connection through the grounding conductor in the power cord is essential for safe operation.
Specifications 1-12. Do Not Remove the Cover unless Qualified To avoid electric shock, do not remove the 5790A cover unless you are qualified to do so. Service procedures are for qualified service personnel only. 1-13. Do Not Service Alone Do not perform internal service or adjustment of this product unless a person capable of rendering first aid resuscitation is present.
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5790A Service Manual Absolute Uncertainty Specifications 5 °C of Calibration Temperature Absolute Uncertainty Measurement Mode AC/DC Transfer Voltage Range Frequency Range (ppm of Reading + V) Mode 2 Years 90 Days 1 Year 2 Years 10 Hz - 20 Hz 1700 + 1.3...
Introduction and Specifications Specifications Absolute Uncertainty Specifications (cont.) 5 °C of Calibration Temperature Absolute Uncertainty Voltage Measurement Mode AC/DC Transfer Frequency Range Range (ppm of Reading) Mode 2 Years 90 Days 1 Year 2 Years 10 Hz - 20 Hz 20 Hz - 40 Hz 40 Hz - 20 kHz 20 kHz - 50 kHz...
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5790A Service Manual Relative Uncertainty Specifications 5 C of Calibration Temperature Relative Uncertainty Measurement Mode AC/DC Transfer Voltage Range Frequency Range (ppm of Reading + V) Mode 2 Years 90 Days 1 Year 2 Years 10 Hz - 20 Hz 100 + 1.3...
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Introduction and Specifications Specifications Relative Uncertainty Specifications (cont.) 5 C of Calibration Temperature Relative Uncertainty Measurement Mode AC/DC Transfer Voltage Range Frequency Range (ppm of Reading + V) Mode 2 Years 90 Days 1 Year 2 Years 10 Hz - 20 Hz 20 Hz - 40 Hz 40 Hz - 20 kHz 20 kHz - 50 kHz...
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5790A Service Manual Secondary Performance and Operating Characteristics Temperature Coefficient 24 Hour AC Stability 0 C to 10 C Input Voltage Range Frequency Range 10 C to 40 C Resistance Slow Filter Peak- 40 C to 50 C Peak ppm / C...
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Introduction and Specifications Specifications Secondary Performance and Operating Characteristics (cont.) Temperature Coefficient 24 Hour AC Stability 0 C to 10 C Input Voltage Range Frequency Range Slow Filter 10 C to 40 C Resistance 40 C to 50 C (ppm of Reading) ppm / C 10 Hz - 20 Hz...
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5790A Service Manual Secondary Performance and Operating Characteristics (cont) Temperature Coefficient 24 Hour AC Stability 0 C to 10 C Input Voltage Range Frequency Range 10 C to 40 C Resistance Slow Filter (ppm 40 C to 50 C of Reading)
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Introduction and Specifications Specifications More Secondary Performance and Operating Characteristics Maximum Non-destructive Input ......1200 V rms Guard Isolation ........... 10 V peak Volt-Hertz Product ..........1 x 10 Frequency Accuracy (from 0 C to 50 C) 10 Hz - 120 Hz..........100 ppm + 10 digits Above 120 Hz ..........
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5790A Service Manual Wideband Uncertainty Specifications (Option -03) Flatness Absolute Uncertainty 0 C to 50 C Flatness 1 year (% of Reading + V) Temperature Voltage Frequency Range (% of Resolution Coefficient Range Reading 90 Days 1 Year 2 Years...
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30 MHz ............50 ( 5 %) Shunt Input Characteristics The shunt input was designed to allow ac/dc current transfers using the Fluke A40 Series current shunts. 5790A-7001 A40/A40A Current Shunt Adapter and Cable required. Shunt Model Current Range A40 ............. 2.5 mA - 5A A40A ............
5790A ............95 VA With Wideband Option........ 120 VA Weight 5790A ............24 kg (53 lb) With Wideband ........... 24.5 kg (54 lb) Line Power............47 Hz to 63 Hz; 10 % of selectable line voltages: 100 V, 110 V, 115 V, 120 V, 200 V, 220 V, 230 V, 240 V Safety..............
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Introduction and Specifications Specifications 43 cm (17.0 in) Fluke 5790A 17.8 cm (7.0 in) POWER 6.35 cm (2.5 in) 63 cm (24.8 in) FOR CABLE ACCESS (REAR) elu001.eps Figure 1-1. Dimensions 1-17...
Theory of Operation Introduction 2-111. DC Offset Feedback for the RMS Sensor Amplifier ....2-48 2-112. Range Comparator ............... 2-49 2-113. Wideband Frequency Counter............2-49 2-114. Digital Control ................2-50 2-115. A6A2 Input Protection Module............ 2-50...
Introduction 2-1. Introduction This chapter provides theory of operation in increasing level of detail. The 5790A is first defined in terms of how it makes internal AC-DC transfers to measure unknown AC voltages. Detailed circuit descriptions follow, first for system interconnections including the motherboards, then for digital assemblies, and finally for the analog assemblies.
Regulator/Guard Crossing assembly (A17). The guard crossing controls the guarded analog circuitry. A Keyboard assembly provides the user with front-panel control of the 5790A. It contains six keycap LEDs and a keypad. It connects to the Front Panel assembly via a cable.
Theory of Operation Analog Section Overview Regulator/Guard Crossing assembly, create the system power supply for all the analog assemblies. MEASURE INPUT PROTECTION INTERRUPT BINDING POSTS TRANSFER ATTENUATORS SWITCH PROTECTION MODULE TYPE ‘N’ SENSOR CONNECTOR AMPLIFIERS CHOPPER MEASURE DAC PROTECTION INTERRUPT BINDING POSTS ATTENUATORS...
5790A Service Manual KEYBOARD ASSEMBLY CONTROL ASSEMBLY FRONT PANEL DISPLAY ASSEMBLY FRONT PANEL INTERFACE BUS µP MEASUREMENT DISPLAY DIGITAL EPROM POWER SUPPLY CLOCK REAR PANEL IEEE-488 I/O ASSEMBLY EEPROM RS-232-C DUART REAR PANEL INTERFACE BUS FIBER OPTIC CABLE UNGUARDED GUARDED...
Analog Motherboard Assembly (A3) The Analog Motherboard contains the connectors for all assemblies in the guarded section of the 5790A. The Analog Motherboard also contains five relays, a fiber-optic transmitter, a fiber-optic receiver, and a cable for binding post connections. Table 2-1 lists Analog Motherboard connectors.
2-14. IEEE-488 (GPIB) Interface The IEEE-488 (GPIB) interface circuit provides the interface between the IEEE-488 connector (J1) and the 5790A processor on the CPU (A20) assembly. The circuitry uses a TMS9914 (U2) General Purpose Interface Bus (GPIB) adapter to meet the requirements for talker/listener operation on the IEEE-488 bus.
The other channel is available to RS-232-C connector J2 to meet serial interface needs between the 5790A and the external world. The transmit line (*TXDA) is driven by U6D to TX of J2, pin 2. The receive line RX goes from J2, pin 3 through receiver U7C to the receive line *RXDA of the DUART.
Inductors L3-L6 filter the regulated outputs. Resistor R7 further isolates the 12 V FAN lines from the 12 V power lines. The 12 V FAN and -12 V FAN lines power the two 24 V DC fans inside the 5790A. 2-12...
Theory of Operation Digital Section Detailed Circuit Description 2-21. 35 V Power Supply The 35 V power supply powers the grid drivers and the anode drivers on the front panel Measurement Display circuitry. The 35 V supply is full-wave rectified, and regulated by Zener diodes VR14, VR15, and transistor Q5.
Service Manual 2-24. CPU Assembly (A20) The CPU (Central Processing Unit) for the 5790A is a single-board computer based on a 68HC000 microprocessor. Figure 2-4 is a block diagram of the CPU assembly. The CPU assembly communicates with the Guarded Digital section, the Front Panel assembly, and the Rear Panel assembly.
Theory of Operation Digital Section Detailed Circuit Description D00-D07 A01-A12 D00-D07 A01-A05 D00-D07 A01-A05 D00-D07 A01-A15 D00-D15 A01-A18 D00-D15 A01-A17 D00-D07 A01-A04 D00-D03 A13-A23 D00-D15 7.37MHz A01-A23 CLOCKS IORESET* RESETL elu005.eps Figure 2-4. CPU Assembly Block Diagram 2-15...
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5790A Service Manual Table 2-3. CPU Acronym Glossary Signal Name Function A01-A23 Address lines ADCLCKCS* Clock/calendar (U33) chip select Address strobe BERR* Bus error BGACK* Bus grant acknowledge Bus request BRPDRTINT* Rear panel DUART interrupt BRPDTK* Rear panel data transfer acknowledge...
5790A Service Manual DOGCLR2 signal from interrupt controller U10. Therefore, DOGCLR2 must occur more often than every 1.14 seconds to clear U11 and prevent the watchdog interrupt. Generation of DOGCLR2 is under software control. The watchdog timer can be disabled by cutting the jumper E1.
Read-only memory is contained in three pairs of sockets, U15-U16, U17-U18, and U23- U24. These sockets accommodate 27010 EPROMS, 128 K X 8 devices (128 KB each). The jumpers allow 256 KB devices to be used in their place. The 5790A is shipped with U15-U18 installed, providing 512 KB of EPROM.
26.8 ms minimum, 49.6 ms maximum. Diode CR7 provides a discharge path for C17 on power-down, allowing the operator to quickly turn the 5790A off and then on again, without interfering with the power-up charge time of the capacitor. Diode CR8 allows the normal microprocessor read of the device to take place.
PSFAILINT*. Control line FRNTPNLCS* goes directly to the connector P120. 2-39. Front Panel Assembly (A2) The Front Panel assembly, operating in conjunction with the Keyboard assembly (linked by a cable), is the operator interface to the 5790A. This assembly contains two separate vacuum-fluorescent displays: The Control Display The Measurement Display Each display has its own control, high voltage drive, and filament-switching circuits.
5790A Service Manual Measurement Display through DMDBLANK and OTDBLANK, and alerts the CPU that this failure has occurred. 2-42. Decoding and Timing Circuitry Main decoding and master timing functions for the Front Panel are accomplished by an EP900 PLD (Programmable Logic Device), U3. Two state machines control display refresh and filament switching.
Theory of Operation Digital Section Detailed Circuit Description G4 and G5 are driven simultaneously while anode columns G4-C and G5-D are activated, and G4-B and G5-A are driven off. Next, grids G5 and G6 are driven simultaneously, while columns G5-A and G6-B are activated, and G5-D and G6-C are driven off. This pattern is repeated for all 128 grids at a refresh rate of about 75 Hz.
5790A Service Manual Measurement Display filament driver circuitry centers on transistors Q7-Q12. The transistors are driven by 7406 open-collector drivers U13C and U13D. These drivers are controlled by AOUT and BOUT as in the Control Display. When AOUT is high, U13C turns Q8 and Q10 on.
EX TRIG LED3B 2-47. Keyboard Assembly (A1) The Keyboard assembly provides the operator with front panel control of the 5790A. It connects to the Front Panel assembly (A2) through a cable, and includes an elastomeric keypad, and six keycap LEDs.
5790A Service Manual 2-48. Analog Section Detailed Circuit Description Detailed descriptions of each assembly in the analog section are provided in this section. Simplified schematics are provided to supplement the text. 2-49. Filter Assembly (A18) The Filter assembly receives AC inputs from the main power transformer secondaries and provides unregulated DC to the Regulator/Guard Crossing assembly (A17) and regulated DC supplies to the DAC assembly.
The triac circuit protects the 5790A if it is inadvertently plugged into an excessively high line voltage. For example, it protects the 5790A if it is plugged into a 230 V line when the rear panel line voltage select switches are set for 115 V operation.
5790A Service Manual The -18 FR1 supply consists of bridge rectifier CR17 and filter capacitor C21. Its input is fused with 0.5 A slow-blow fuse F9. The regulated -18 FR1 supply uses the unregulated - 18 FR1 supply and contains regulator U3, filter capacitor C22, and protection diode CR18.
Theory of Operation Analog Section Detailed Circuit Description 2-59. Regulated LH Supplies The 5 RLH supply used the unregulated +5 LHR supply from the Filter assembly. The +5 RLH supply uses three-terminal TO-3 regulator U11, bypass capacitors C20 and C70, protection diodes CR17 and CR20.
5790A Service Manual 2-63. FR2 Supply FR2 COM is the return path for the 30 FR2 supply. This supply uses the unregulated 30 FR2R supply from the filter assembly and consists of three-terminal TO-39 regulator U5 with heat sink, bypass capacitors C10 and C28, and protection diodes CR9, CR10, and CR12.
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Theory of Operation Analog Section Detailed Circuit Description 2-66. Inguard Memory Configuration The microcontroller (U56) has 32 KB of external EPROM program memory in IC U64. IC U62 provides 8 KB of external static CMOS RAM. Programmable Logic Device (PLD) U58 does the decoding of the microcontrollers address and the status lines to select the appropriate device.
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5790A Service Manual receiver on the Digital Motherboard. Another fiber-optic cable links the other receiver/transmitter pair on the motherboards. 2-72. Interface to Guarded Digital Bus The interface to the guarded digital bus consists of a 74HCT245 (U55), a 74HCT244 (U52), a 74HC137 (U53), resistor packs Z52, Z53, and Z54, and the POP line from U58.
Figure 2-5. A10 Transfer Assembly Block Diagram 2-75. Input Signal Paths The 5790A has two DC 1 MHz/700 V to 1000 V inputs, one SHUNT input and one WIDEBAND input. All of these inputs except the WIDEBAND input are routed to the Transfer assembly.
The SHUNT input is compatible with the Fluke series of A40 current shunts. These shunts, when used with the adapter shipped with the 5790A, allow you to measure relative current between 2.5 mA and 20 A with a full-scale output voltage of 0.5 V RMS.
5790A Service Manual A10A3 with U12. A10A3 is a 20 dB, fixed-gain amplifier similar in design to A10A1. Relay K7 is toggled to disconnect A10A1 and connect the output of A10A3 to the sensor. For inputs between 700 V and 22 mV a different, high-gain signal path is employed.
The A15 A/D Amplifier board contains circuitry for generating the chopped DC reference for the A10 Transfer assembly and circuitry for measuring the output of the Fluke Thermal Sensor circuit, also on the Transfer assembly. The chopper circuit is described first, followed by the A/D amplifier and then the frequency counter.
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5790A Service Manual 2-87. Chopper Oscillator This block provides a pair of square waves (50 % duty cycle, 180 degrees out of phase) that clock the chopper switches. A 4047 (U8) is configured as an astable multivibrator. Resistor R2 and C4 control the 31.5 Hz rate except when wideband operation is selected, where U13 switches R15 in parallel with R2 to change the frequency to 80 Hz.
Theory of Operation Analog Section Detailed Circuit Description 2-90. A/D Amplifier Circuits Refer to Figure 2-8 a block diagram of the A/D amplifier circuit. The A/D amplifier circuit contains the following main circuit blocks: Null DAC Instrumentation amplifier Switchable active low-pass filter A/D converter Frequency counter with switchable low-pass filter SWITCHABLE...
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Switches inside the A/D IC can precharge C18 and 19 quickly to reduce the settling time. 2-94. A/D Converter A proprietary Fluke IC (U24) containing an A/D converter and frequency Counter forms the basis for this circuit. Voltage is measured through pins 3, 14, 15, 16, 18, or 23. The following list describes the U24 pin functions: Pin 14 is the diagnostic input.
Analog Section Detailed Circuit Description 2-95. Frequency Counter and Low-Pass Filter The Fluke A/D IC (U24) contains the frequency counter. Frequency is measured through pin 3. If the input signal is DC, its polarity is determined through this input. The low-pass filter (R31 and C24) is switched in the frequency measurement line only to filter out high frequency noise.
5790A Service Manual The filter's second input square wave is called the second channel. It is switched between approximately 0.78 mV and 0 V. Its amplitude is derived by resistively dividing the 13 V reference. This second channel is used for extra resolution.
Theory of Operation Analog Section Detailed Circuit Description The DC reference circuitry is on the reference hybrid, located on the 4HR9 assembly. The 4HR9 assembly contains a ceramic substrate reference hybrid bonded to a resistor network. All components on this assembly are surface mount devices, except U6 and U7. The resistors are screened with a thick film paste.
5790A Service Manual The 3 V source is created from the 13 V reference. The 13 V reference is buffered by op amp U1B, configured as a voltage follower. The output from U1B is divided down to 3 V by a 100 ke and 30 ke resistor in the 4HR9 assembly creating 3 V.
WIDEBAND Type ‘N’ connector is 50 e on all ranges. Essentially, the Wideband Assembly takes over the function of the A10 Transfer Assembly when the 5790A is in the Wideband mode. Refer to Figure 2-10 and the Wideband Assembly schematic diagram for the remaining theory discussion.
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5790A Service Manual Note A detailed circuit description of the A6A2 Input Protection module is provided further on. elu012.eps Figure 2-10. A6 Wideband Assembly Block Diagram 2-46...
Theory of Operation Analog Section Detailed Circuit Description 2-106. Input Signal Path for the Upper Four Ranges The following text describes the input signal path from the front panel to the input of RMS sensor buffer amplifier U5 as shown on the block diagram. Input signals on the upper four Wideband ranges (7 V, 2.2 V, 700 mV, and 220 mV) pass through relays K1 and K4 to resistor network Z1, which provides a 50 e load.
DC output of the RMS sensor U15 as the input is alternated between the input signal and the WB CHOP signal at a 1 Hz rate. After applying appropriate constants determined when the 5790A was calibrated, the RMS value of the input is displayed on the front panel.
Theory of Operation Analog Section Detailed Circuit Description 2-112. Range Comparator Comparator U11 and U13, and associated parts form a circuit that indicates when the RMS sensor circuit is being driven beyond normal limits. Each of the 4 Schottky diodes CR16 through CR19 is biased by current sources Q7 and Q8 to 6 mA each.
5790A Service Manual frequency on the COUNTER line is equal to the input frequency between 10 Hz and 1.99999 MHz, and divided by 16 from 2 MHz to 30 MHz (resulting in 125 kHz to 1.875 MHz). 2-114. Digital Control Digital control of the Wideband assembly comes from the instrument digital bus and is stored in latches on the Wideband assembly.
Chapter 3 Calibration and Verification Title Page 3-1. Introduction................... 3-3 3-2. Calibration Cycle................3-3 3-3. Periodic and Service Calibration ............3-3 3-4. Full or Range Calibration ..............3-3 3-5. Automating Calibration and Verification ......... 3-3 3-6. How Calibration Memory is Organized ........... 3-4 3-7.
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5790A Service Manual 3-32. Wideband 1-kHz Gain VerificatioN, 7V, 2.2V, 700 mV, and 70 mV Ranges ............... 3-65 3-33. WIDEBAND 1-kHz GAIN VERIFICATION, 22 mV RANGE . 3-65 3-34. Wideband Gain Verification, 10 Hz to 500 kHz......3-66 3-35. Wideband Flatness Verification ........... 3-66...
Service calibration is similar to the procedure done at the factory when the 5790A is built. For this procedure, set the rear panel CALIBRATION MODE switch to SERVICE. This switch setting adds many calibration points to the software-controlled calibration routine.
5790A Service Manual Note A technical paper describes the system in use at Fluke to calibrate and verify the 5790A: Calibration and Traceability of a Fully Automatic AC Measurement Standard, by David Deaver, presented in the NCSL Workshop and Symposium, 1991. Reprints are available from Fluke.
Calibration and Verification Introduction 3-7. How to Use the Calibration Menus When you press the [UTIL MENUS] key followed by the “Cal” softkey. The top-level calibration menu appears as shown below: Update Done Zero With Reports Dates Dates elu014.eps The functions of the softkeys and the location of related instructions are described next. 3-8.
Calibration. 3-10. See Cal Dates Softkey This softkey displays the dates of the last zero calibration, main calibration, service calibration (normally when the 5790A was built), and Wideband option calibration (if installed). 3-11. Cal Reports Softkey This softkey produces a menu that lets you print one of the following types of calibration reports through the serial interface: MEASUREMENT SHIFTS: STORED VS.
3-15. Characterizing the DC Source To meet the test uncertainty requirements for 5790A main input DC calibration, you must first characterize (i.e., calibrate to a higher uncertainty than the published specifications) the DC function of the 5700A at the required points. Table 3-1 lists the equipment required for DC source characterization.
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5790A Service Manual Table 3-2. 5700A DC Characterization Test Record, Part 1 5790A Calibration DC 845A() Final Null 5700A Error Display Indication to obtain Requirement (V) ( uV) Characterized Nominal Output 1000 -200 -600 -1000 Table 3-3. 5700A DC Characterization Test Record, Part 2...
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Calibration and Verification Periodic Calibration X W Warning Some steps in the following procedure involve the calibrator outputs at lethal voltages. Use extreme care not to touch any exposed conductors. 1. Warm up all equipment for the period specified in the manufacturer's manual. The 720A and 752A should be allowed to “soak”...
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5790A Service Manual Whenever EXT Guard is activated (the green indicator on the EX GRD key is on), you must refresh the guard status after the instrument changes from the 220V range to any higher range. To refresh, push the EX GRD key two times (once to turn the indicator off, and once to turn the indicator on).
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Calibration and Verification Periodic Calibration 12. Press CHNG SIGN on the 5440B. Set the 845A( ) to the 10 mV range. Set the 5700A to -200 V, OPERATE. Repeat the nulling procedure of step 9, recording the 5700A Error Display indication opposite -200 V in Table 3-2. Set the 5700A to STANDBY.
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5790A Service Manual the 5440B output for a null. Repeat this procedure until you obtain a null of 1 V. Set the 845A( ) OPR/ZERO to ZERO and set the 5700A to STANDBY. Record the 5440B voltage indication in Table 3-3 after "5440B CHARACTERIZED 6 V OUTPUT".
It typically takes five minutes to thermally stabilize a connection after it has been touched. 3. Turn on the 5790A and 5725A and allow 30 minutes warmup time. 4. Set the 5700A to EXT SENSE. Verify that the shorting strap is connected between GUARD and GROUND.
5790A AC MEASUREMENT STANDARD GUARD VOLTAGE MODE CURRENT MODE GROUND 5725A STANDBY FAULT POWER OVERLOAD CABLE OFF 5700A CALIBRATOR WITH 5725A AMPLIFIER EXT SENSE INT GUARD STRAP FROM GUARD TO GROUND elu020.eps Figure 3-5. 5790A DC Calibration Test Setup 3-14...
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Note The following display appears if the 5790A has not been turned on for at least 30 minutes. If you know that warmup requirements are met, for example if you briefly turned off the power, press “YES, do it” to override.
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The display tells you that the calibration step is in progress and informs you with a beep when the step is complete. 11. When the 5790A completes the step, the next DC step which requires -2 V DC is presented on the display. Change the 5700A setting accordingly and do the calibration step as in the previous two steps.
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Calibration and Verification Periodic Calibration Table 3-5. Calibration Steps in Periodic Calibration (cont.) Tolerance Calibration Purpose of Step Name Voltage to Apply Source ( PPM) Calibration Step 1000 V Positive DC 1000 V DC Establishes gain and DC offset for the 1000 V 1000 V Negative DC -1000 V DC range...
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5790A Service Manual Table 3-5. Calibration Steps in Periodic Calibration (cont.) Tolerance Calibration Purpose of Step Name Voltage to Apply Source ( PPM) Calibration Step Generates flatness 1000 V AC 100 kHz 600 V RMS, 100 kHz calibration data for the...
Before you begin, make 12 copies of Figure 3-6 and 10 copies of Figure 3-7. Those are worksheets to help you calibrate the various AC points. Table 3-6. Equipment Required for 5790A Main Input AC Calibration Required Equipment Manufacturer and Model...
5790A Service Manual VOLTAGE (NOMINAL) FREQUENCY 792A CORRECTION (PPM) 792A 5790A DC AVERAGE DC 792 = DC 5790 = AC 792 AC MEAS I+DCI + I-DCI DC AVERAGE AC 792 792 CORR AC MEAS DC 5790 DC 792 EXAMPLE: VOLTAGE (NOMINAL) 2.0 V...
Calibration and Verification Periodic Calibration VOLTAGE (NOMINAL) FREQUENCY 5700A ERROR DISPLAY FROM TABLE 3-3, POSITIVE 5700A ERROR DISPLAY FROM TABLE 3-3, NEGATIVE 792A CORRECTION (PPM) 792A DMM READING DC 792 AC 792 AC MEAS = I+DCI + I-DCI DC 792 AC 792 792 CORR AC MEAS...
CABLE OFF 5700A CALIBRATOR WITH 5725A AMPLIFIER INT SENSE INT GUARD STRAP FROM GUARD TO GROUND elu030.eps Figure 3-8. 5790A AC Calibration Test Setup 2. Set up the 5700A as follows so that its internal AC transfers are off: 3-22...
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Entry elu032.eps 5. For all the AC cal points down to the 70 mV range, use the Fluke 792A AC/DC Transfer Standard to adjust the AC voltage level being applied to the 5790A INPUT1 connector. There are three procedures for AC calibration points, depending on their amplitude.
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Set the 5700A to the nominal test voltage, DC positive (Do not use a characterized setting as the 5790A is now used as the DC reference, thus allowing for any resistive drop caused by the 792A loading). Wait for the 5700A “U”...
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Observe the default “EXACT VALUE” on the display. It shows the allowed number of decimal places for you to enter. Enter your computation of “AC MEAS” in the 5790A using the keypad, and press the [ENTER] key. After you press [ENTER], the Control Display shows the progress of the internal process of the calibration step.
Figure 3-9. Millivolt Range Bootstrapping Technique a. Calibrate the 22 mV range as follows: 1) Lock the 5790A in the 70 mV range. The 792A may be left attached, although it is not used. 2) Apply the requested voltage and frequency. When the reading on the 5790A Measurement Display settles, record the reading.
The following procedure is a part of periodic calibration only if a 5790A-03 Wideband Option is installed in your 5790A. If you are replacing or have repaired the Wideband assembly, perform the Wideband Amplifier Rolloff Adjustment as described in the Service Calibration part of this chapter before calibration.
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Digital Equipment VT-100 Terminal [1] See Table 3-16, “IF USING METHODS OTHER THAN SPECIFIED, MAX. UNCERT.” for specific Voltage/Frequency and Uncertainty information. [2] The JFW attenuators must be characterized by Fluke (see text). [3] Required only for Service Calibration. 3-28...
5700A ERROR column of Table 3-8 for later use during the WIDEBAND flatness calibration. Note Fluke offers a calibration service for NARDA Model 777C attenuators at the Everett, Service Center. For price and delivery of this calibration service, please call the Everett Service Center at (206) 356-5560.
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2. Make sure equipment warmup requirements are met. 3. Lock the 5790A on the 220 mV range. 4. Set the 5700A to output 3.2 V at 1 kHz. The 5790A will read approximately 100 mV, and the 3 V A55 output will be about 7 mV.
14. Proceed to each of the frequencies listed in Table 3-8. Set the 5700A frequency, and adjust the 5700A to give the same error on the 5790A display as recorded in the table from the previous steps. Record the error displayed by the 5700A (both magnitude and sign) in Table 3-8 in PPM.
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7. Use the number keys to enter the value displayed on the 8506A DMM into the 5790A, then press [ENTER]. 8. The 5790A will calibrate the 7 V range and proceed to the 2.2 V range. 9. Apply 2.0 V at 1 kHz and press “DO STEP” as before.
Calibration and Verification Periodic Calibration and the 5790A will calibrate the 7 mV range and step to the 2.2 mV calibration display. 20. The 2.2 mV range is done in a similar manner by reading the value on the 7 mV range and entering the value when requested and then pressing the [ENTER] key.
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6. To establish a 1 kHz reference at the beginning of each range, set the 5700A to 3.2 V and 1 kHz and set the 5790A to the 7 V range in this case. The 5790A will measure the magnitude. Record this value in Table 3-8.
Service calibration is the procedure done at the factory when the 5790A is built (However, Fluke uses an automated calibration system.) Use the same procedure as for periodic calibration, as previously defined, except set the rear panel CALIBRATION MODE switch to SERVICE and the CALIBRATION STORE switch to ENABLE.
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5790A Service Manual Table 3-10. Calibration Steps in Service Calibration Tolerance of Purpose of Step Name Voltage to Apply Calibration Source Calibration Step ( PPM) Calibrates DACs and Basic DC 2 V DC thermal sensor. (This is the unscaled range) Corrects DC turnover Sensor turnover -2.0...
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Calibration and Verification Service Calibration Table 3-10. Calibration Steps in Service Calibration (cont.) Tolerance of Purpose of Step Name Voltage to Apply Calibration Source Calibration Step ( PPM) Establishes gain and DC 2.2 mV Positive DC 2 mV DC 1000 offset for the 2.2 mV range 2.2 mV Negative DC...
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5790A Service Manual Table 3-10. Calibration Steps in Service Calibration (cont.) Tolerance of Purpose of Step Name Voltage to Apply Calibration Source Calibration Step ( PPM) 70 V AC 1 kHz 60 V RMS, 1 kHz Generates flatness 70 V AC 20 kHz...
If you repaired or replaced the Transfer assembly, adjust the millivolt-range amplifier offset for zero as follows: 1. Turn off the power and unplug the 5790A. 2. Remove the eight flat-head machine screws from the top cover and remove the top cover.
Make the calculations shown in the table for use in steps 16 and 26. 11. Set the 5790A to WBND and the 220 mV range. 12. Set the 5700A to 3.2 V at 1 kHz, operate. The 5790A will read approximately 100 mV. 3-40...
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Calibration and Verification Service Calibration VOLTAGE SELECT SWITCHES IEEE RS232 A21 REAR PANEL PCA A18 FILTER PCA A17 REGULATOR/GUARD CROSSING PCA A16 DAC PCA A15 A/D AMPLIFIER PCA ACCESS HOLE THROUGH GUARD COVER A10 TRANSFER PCA A6 WIDEBAND PCA WIDEBAND A4 DIGITAL MOTHER BOARD PCA SHIELD COVER...
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220 mV range at the bottom of Table 3-11. 17. Raise the front of the guard cover and adjust C24 for a 5790A display of -3500 PPM 1000 PPM. (Use a Johanson #8777 tool or equivalent).
Verifying the Main Input requires measurements and calculations that result in over 400 entries in a test record. At Fluke, an automated procedure is used as described in the introduction to this section. Test voltages and frequencies are divided into five regions as defined in Table 3-12.
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5790A Service Manual Table 3-13. Test Record for Main Input Verification 0.0022 0.002 10 Hz 1700 2350 2350 No spec 0.0022 0.002 20 Hz 1390 1390 No spec 0.0022 0.002 100 Hz 1070 1070 No spec 0.0022 0.002 1 kHz...
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Calibration and Verification Verification Table 3-13. Test Record for Main Input Verification (cont.) 0.022 0.02 300 kHz 1010 1010 No spec 0.022 0.02 500 kHz 1160 1290 No spec 0.022 0.02 1 MHz 1700 2100 No spec 0.07 0.06 10 Hz No spec 0.07 0.06...
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5790A Service Manual Table 3-13. Test Record for Main Input Verification (cont.) 20 kHz 50 kHz 100 kHz No spec 300 kHz No spec 500 kHz No spec 1 MHz No spec 10 Hz 20 Hz 100 Hz 1 kHz...
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Calibration and Verification Verification Table 3-13. Test Record for Main Input Verification (cont.) 20.0 100 Hz 20.0 1 kHz 20.0 10 kHz 20.0 20 kHz 20.0 50 kHz 20.0 100 kHz No spec 20.0 300 kHz No spec 20.0 500 kHz No spec 20.0 1 MHz...
1 MHz .0003 MHz [1] Apply the test voltage into the 5790A (INPUT 1 or INPUT 2) and PM6666 counter. The “Measured Error” is the deviation of the 5790A from the counter. 3-27. Verifying AC-DC Difference for Regions I and III (220 mV through 1000 V...
2. For each point, take the AC and DC measurements and enter them in Figure 3- 17. To verify the 5790A to its specifications, the tolerance of calibration source must meet or exceed the tolerances shown in Table 3-13. Use characterized DC settings as follows: Set the 5700A to nominal, then use the knob to adjust for the error display recorded in Table 3-3.
5790A Service Manual VOLTAGE (NOMINAL) FREQUENCY 5700A ERROR DISPLAY FROM TABLE 3-3, POSITIVE 5700A ERROR DISPLAY FROM TABLE 3-3, NEGATIVE 792A CORRECTION (PPM) 792A 5790A DC AVERAGE DC 792 = DC 5790 = AC 792 = AC 5790 = AC-DC ERROR =...
Calibration and Verification Verification VOLTAGE (NOMINAL) FREQUENCY 792A CORRECTION (PPM) 792A 5790A DC AVERAGE DC 792 = DC 5790 = AC 792 = AC 5790 = AC-DC ERROR = I+DCI + I-DCI DC AVERAGE DC 5790 - AC 5790 DC 792 -...
5790A Service Manual VOLTAGE (NOMINAL) FREQUENCY 5700A ERROR DISPLAY FROM TABLE 3-3, POSITIVE 5700A ERROR DISPLAY FROM TABLE 3-3, NEGATIVE 792A CORRECTION (PPM) 792A 5790A DC AVERAGE DC 792 = AC 792 = AC 5790 = AC ERROR = I+DCI + I-DCI...
Table 3-3. Take dual polarity DC readings and record them in Figure 3-18. To verify the 5790A to its specifications, the tolerance of the DC source must meet or exceed the tolerances shown in Table 3-10.
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5790A Service Manual VOLTAGE (NOMINAL) 5700A ERROR DISPLAY FROM TABLE 3-3, POSITIVE 5700A ERROR DISPLAY FROM TABLE 3-3, NEGATIVE 5790A READING DC 5790 = DC ERROR = DC 5790 I+DCI + I-DCI DC 5790 - DC NOMINAL DC ERROR (PPM) DC NOMINAL elu046.eps...
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Table 3-14. Worksheet for Wideband 22 mV, 7 mV, and 2.2 mV 1 kHz Gain Measured by Measured by Range Input Voltage 8506A/8920A at 5790A at INPUT 1 INPUT 1 22 mV 10 mV 7 mV 3.2 mV 2.2 mV 1 mV Table 3-15.
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Calibration and Verification Verification Table 3-16. Wideband Verification Test Record (cont.) 3.2 V 1 MHz 0.025 0.05 No Spec No Spec 3.2 V 1.2 MHz 0.050 0.05 No Spec No Spec 3.2 V 2 MHz 0.050 0.05 No Spec No Spec 3.2 V 3 MHz 0.100...
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5790A Service Manual Table 3-16. Wideband Verification Test Record (cont.) 2.2 V 1.0 V 700 kHz 0.025 0.05 No Spec No Spec 2.2 V 1.0 V 1 MHz 0.025 0.05 No Spec No Spec 2.2 V 1.0 V 1.2 MHz 0.050...
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Calibration and Verification Verification Table 3-16. Wideband Verification Test Record (cont.) 700 mV 320 mV 700 kHz 0.025 0.05 No Spec No Spec 700 mV 320 mV 1 MHz 0.025 0.05 No Spec No Spec 700 mV 320 mV 1.2 MHz 0.050 0.05 No Spec...
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5790A Service Manual Table 3-16. Wideband Verification Test Record (cont.) 220 mV 100 mV 500 kHz 0.021 0.04 0.36 220 mV 100 mV 700 kHz 0.026 0.05 No Spec No Spec 220 mV 100 mV 1 MHz 0.026 0.05 No Spec...
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Calibration and Verification Verification Table 3-16. Wideband Verification Test Record (cont.) 70 mV 32 mV 500 kHz 0.021 0.05 0.46 70 mV 32 mV 700 kHz 0.026 0.05 No Spec No Spec 70 mV 32 mV 1 MHz 0.051 0.05 No Spec No Spec 70 mV...
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5790A Service Manual Table 3-16. Wideband Verification Test Record (cont.) 22 mV 10 mV 200 kHz 0.022 0.07 22 mV 10 mV 500 kHz 0.022 0.07 22 mV 10 mV 700 kHz 0.026 0.07 No Spec No Spec 22 mV...
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Calibration and Verification Verification Table 3-16. Wideband Verification Test Record (cont.) 7 mV 3.2 mV 200 kHz 0.022 0.10 0.55 7 mV 3.2 mV 500 kHz 0.022 0.10 0.55 7 mV 3.2 mV 700 kHz 0.026 0.10 No Spec No Spec 7 mV 3.2 mV 1 MHz...
30 MHz .02 MHz [1] Apply the test voltage into the 5790A wideband input and PM6666 counter. The “Measured Error” is the deviation of the 5790A from the counter. 3-32. Wideband 1-kHz Gain VerificatioN, 7V, 2.2V, 700 mV, and 70 mV Ranges 1.
5790A Service Manual HP 3458A DMM SEE TABLE 3-9 5700A CALIBRATOR FOR ATTENUATORS 5790A REQUIRED FOR EACH RANGE WIDEBAND WIDEBAND INPUT OUTPUT ATTEN TYPE ‘N’ TEE elu048.eps Figure 3-19. Wideband Verification Test Setup, Part 2 3-34. Wideband Gain Verification, 10 Hz to 500 kHz...
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12. Proceed to the first frequency listed in Table 3-15 and adjust the 5700A to the TOTAL ERROR value (sign and magnitude) listed in Table 3-15. 13. Read the error on the 5790A error display and record in the WIDEBAND input verification test record, Table 3-16.
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A Message From Fluke Corporation Some semiconductors and custom IC's can be damaged by electrostatic discharge during handling. This notice explains how you can minimize the chances of destroying such devices 1. Knowing that there is a problem.
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8. WHEN REMOVING PLUG-IN ASSEMBLIES 5. USE STATIC SHIELDING CONTAINERS FOR HANDLE ONLY BY NON-CONDUCTIVE HANDLING AND TRANSPORT. EDGES AND NEVER TOUCH OPEN EDGE CONNECTOR EXCEPT AT STATIC-FREE WORK STATION. PLACING SHORTING STRIPS ON EDGE CONNECTOR HELPS PROTECT INSTALLED S.S. DEVICES. 6.
3. Reinstall the filter element, its retainer, and the knurled screw. 4-3. General Cleaning To keep the 5790A looking like new, clean the case, front panel keys, and lens using a soft cloth slightly dampened with water or a non-abrasive mild cleaning solution that does not harm plastics.
5790A Service Manual JOHN FLUKE MFG.CO., INC MADE IN U.S.A VARIOUS ASPECTS OF THIS INSTRUMENT ARE PROTECTED BY ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING PATENTS US.4716398 ADDITIONAL PATENTS PENDING NO INTERNAL USER SERVICEABLE PARTS. REFER SERVICE TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. TO CLEAN FILTER REMOVE FROM INSTRUMENT...
4-6. Top and Bottom Covers Check that power is not connected to 5790A; the power control must be off, and the line power cord must be disconnected. Top and bottom covers are each secured with eight Phillips head screws (four front, four rear).
5790A Service Manual 4-10. Rear Panel Assembly Access Refer to Figure 4-3 during the following procedure: 1. Remove the screws that secure the Rear Panel assembly housing. 2. Gently pull the rear panel housing from the Rear Panel. 3. Allow the rear panel housing to lay flat on the work surface by removing the two ribbon cables from the Rear Panel board.
Position the Front Panel on its handles, in front of the instrument. 3. If you need to completely detach the Front Panel from the 5790A, you can remove the paddle board from the Analog Motherboard, or you can disconnect the input cables from the Front Panel assembly.
4-16. Power Transformer Removal and Installation Use the following procedure to remove the Power Transformer assembly: 1. Remove the 5790A Front and Rear Panels. 2. Remove the Digital Power Supply (A19) and CPU (A20) assemblies. 3. Detach the five connectors leading from the Power Transformer assembly to the Digital Motherboard.
The procedure that follows can be used to install a 5790A-03 Wideband AC Voltage module in a 5790A. The option consists of one circuit board. This procedure is to be done only at Service Centers. 1. Remove the top and bottom covers and analog section cover as described in paragraphs 4-5 and 4-7.
(or at least several hours). Proceed as follows to burn in the Control Display: 1. Turn on the 5790A and press the "Setup Menus" softkey. 2. Press [UTIL MENUS] followed by the "Diags" softkey.
5. Solder a replacement battery in place (refer to the parts list for replacement information if necessary.) 4-21. Using Remote Commands Reserved for Servicing This information documents remote commands not described in the 5790A Operator Manual, Chapters 5 and 6. The commands described here are useful for servicing the instrument.
Clears the list of the fatal faults logged since the list was last cleared by the FATALCLR command. The list is read by the FATALITY? query. (Sequential command.) Parameter None. 4-23. Error Codes The 5790A error codes are listed below. No errors Error queue is full Invalid procedure number No such step in procedure...
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Maintenance Error Codes INPUT2 Correction factor out of limits Calibration step in progress Cal error occurred; Already reported Need A %s to do that Need Wideband AC option to do that IG Software out of date: Use %s or newer A17 guardcrossing: ROM checksum A17 guardcrossing: RAM A17 guardcrossing: DUART...
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5790A Service Manual Invalid range Can't get Ref Can't set average Ref Can't decode learned string Learned sting checksum bad Recalling unsaved instrument state Already printing a report Eternal guard not available ACK queue full Both sides of GX want to be master...
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Maintenance Error Codes 1302 Bad parameter count 1303 Bad keyword 1304 Bad parameter type 1305 Bad parameter unit 1306 Bad parameter value 1307 488.2 I/O deadlock 1308 488.2 Interrupted Query 1309 488.2 Unterminated command 1310 488.2 Query after indefinite response 1311 Invalid from GPIB interface 1312...
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5790A Service Manual 1606 Inguard CPU command error 1607 Timed out waiting for inguard reply 1608 Sequence name too long 1609 Element array full 1610 Name array full 1611 Already defining a sequence 1612 Not defining a sequence 1613 Command failed...
Troubleshooting Introduction 5-1. Introduction This chapter describes the processes that take place during power-up self tests and during diagnostics. By understanding the diagnostics test processes, error messages can provide more information. Run self diagnostics by pressing [UTIL MENUS] followed by the “Diags” softkey. During all diagnostic procedures all the input relays are open.
5790A Service Manual 5-4. System Startup Tests During power-up, the integrity of starting and maintaining a communication link with the Guard Crossing processor is done. All the nonvolatile constants are checked for CRC errors. 5-5. Diagnostic Tests Diagnostics start with the lowest level of hardware and work up to testing the basic functionality of each range.
Troubleshooting Introduction X220MV, 220 mV Range X70MV, 70 mV Range X22MV, 22 mV Range X7MV, 7 mV Range X2_2MV, 2.2 mV Range MATCH, Sensor Match XFREQ, Measure chopper frequency LOOPFILT, Sensor Loop The following steps are only done if the Wideband option is installed: WOVLD, Wideband Overload W7V, Wideband 7 V Range W2_2V, Wideband 2.2 V Range...
5790A Service Manual Possible errors include: Error Code 3000 : A3 Motherboard 8255 Control Word Test Failed Error Code 3000 : A3 Motherboard 8255 Port A Test Failed Error Code 3000 : A3 Motherboard 8255 Port B Test Failed Error Code 3000 : A3 Motherboard 8255 Port C Test Failed elu054.eps...
Troubleshooting Introduction 5-9. Test Step: ADSELFTEST (A/D Internal Selftest) When diagnostics are first started, the communication channel with the A/D chip is restarted. If you get an Error Code 1604: Guard Crossing CPU A/D Error, suspect the serial communication hardware between the DUART on the A17 Guard Crossing assembly and U24 on the A15 A/D Amplifier assembly.
5790A Service Manual 3. Connect NULLDAC to positive input of instrumentation amplifier, minus input to RCOM. Program NULLDAC to output 1.0. Measure with x1 A/D range. 4. Connect NULLDAC to negative input of instrumentation amplifier, positive input to RCOM. Program NULLDAC to output 1.0. Measure with x1 A/D range.
Troubleshooting Introduction This error indicates a fault in the overload circuitry on A10 Transfer assembly. The overload interrupt should toggle on and off at a slow rate as the overload detection circuitry detects sensor overheating and clamps the sensor input. When the sensor cools down the clamp circuitry releases.
5790A Service Manual Possible errors include: Error Code 3013 : A10 Transfer 22 V Divider Test Failed Error Code 3013 : A10 Transfer 220 V Divider Test Failed Error Code 3013 : A3 Motherboard 1000 V Divider Test Failed elu065.eps For the A3 Motherboard 1000 V Divider error, the most likely problem is that the cable from the divider the motherboard is not connected.
Troubleshooting Introduction 5-19. Test Step: MATCH (Sensor Match) This tests that input and output sections of the RMS sensor match. The test proceeds as follows: 1. Configure instrument in 2.2 V range with no input. 2. Hook chopper to Transfer assembly stopped in the high state. 3.
5790A Service Manual 5-22. Test Step: WOVLD (Wideband Overload) Tests the sensor input overvoltage circuitry. Configure per 2.2 V range, no inputs. Set up with chopper connected to sensor. Program DAC to 0.5 V. Check trip status. Should indicate overload.
Troubleshooting Introduction This error indicates that the fault is probably on A6 Wideband assembly. There is a slight chance the fault is on A15 A/D Amplifier assembly. Check that the chopper (AC signal) is being transmitted to the A6 Wideband assembly. Trace through amplifiers to input of sensor.
Chapter 6 List of Replacable Parts Title Page 6-1. Introduction................... 6-3 6-2. How to Obtain Parts................6-3 6-3. Manual Status Information ..............6-3 6-4. Newer Instruments................6-3 6-5. Service Centers ..................6-4 6-6. Parts Lists....................6-4...
Introduction 6-1. Introduction This chapter contains an illustrated list of replacement parts for the 5790A. Parts are list by assembly; alphabetized by reference designator. Each assembly is accompanied by an illustration showing the location of each part and its reference designator. The parts lists...
Filter PCA 885616 Digital Power Supply PCA 885624 CPU PCA 885629 Rear Panel I/O PCA 885632 6-5. Service Centers A list of service centers is located on www.fluke.com. 6-6. Parts Lists The parts lists are provided on the following pages.
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List of Replacable Parts Parts Lists W202 5790A-4406,CABLE, WIDEBAND 893201 Notes 1. Consists of A22, A23 and A24 PCA’s 6-15...
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5790A Service Manual H26-27 H17-21 (2 PL) H17-21 STEP II MP22 RED MP26 BLK MP24 BLU MP23 STEP III MP25 H35 .40 LG STEP IV H1-10 (5 PL) H23-24 H17-21 .50 LG H17-21 .50 LG STEP V DRAIN 1 H28-29 (2 PL)
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List of Replacable Parts Parts Lists Table 6-4. A1 Keyboard PCA Part Ref Des Description Qty Notes Number CR1-6 LED, GREEN, SUBMINIATURE 5700A-4401, CABLE, MOTHER BD TO DISPLAY 802694 6-17...
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List of Replacable Parts Parts Lists ZENER,UNCOMP,1N975B,39V,5%,3.2MA,400MW,DO- 831248 35,TAPE VR14-15 ZENER,UNCOMP,1N967B,18V,5%,7MA,400MW,DO- 327973 35,TAPE Y Static sensitive part. Notes 6-67...
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5790A Service Manual 5790A-1619 Figure 6-19. A19 Digital Power Supply PCA 6-68...
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List of Replacable Parts Parts Lists Table 6-21. A20 CPU PCA Part Res Des Description Notes Number BATTERY,PRIMARY,LITHIUM- 821439 MNO2,3.0V,0.560AH,CR2450,COIN,PC PINS,24X5MM,BULK CAPACITOR SMR,CAP,TA,220UF,+-20%,10V,7343H 106021 C2-4,C6-7, CAPACITOR SMR,CAP,CER,0.1UF,+-10%,50V,X7R,0805 690500 C14-16, C18, C101-111,C113, C115, C116, C119-120, C125-133, C142-143,C152 CAPACITOR SMR,CAP,TA,15UF,+-20%,35V,7343 690252 C8-11 CAPACITOR SMR,CAP,CER,22PF,+-1%,50V,C0G,0805 867663 C12-13,C80...
Appendices Appendix Title Page Glossary of AC-DC Transfer Related Terms ............A-1 ASCII and IEEE – 488 Bus Codes..............B-1 Calibration Constant Information................ C-1...
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A stable object that produces or embodies a physical quantity for use as a reference standard. An artift standard may have an assigned treable value when used for calibration purposes. Fluke 732A DC Voltage Reference Standard and the Fluke 742A Series Standard Resistors are examples. Also see “transfer standard”.
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5790A Service Manual AC-DC Transfer The process of comparing an AC voltage to a known DC voltage, thereby transferring the low uncertainty of the DC voltage to the AC voltage. The 792A can be used to perform two different types of AC-DC transfers: 1.
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Appendices Glossary of AC-DC Transfer Related Terms Calibration Report A record of shifts or calibration constant changes that have occurred during calibration. Calibrator A device that supplies outputs with a known uncertainty for use in testing the cury of measurement devices or other sources. Charterization A calibration process that produces a calibration constant or known error for use in correcting the output or reading of an instrument or standard.
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5790A Service Manual Flatness A measure of output level variation for an voltage source as frequency is varied. Flatness limits are normally specified as a ratio (%) to nominal output level at a reference frequency. Floor Error A contribution to measurement or source uncertainty that is independent of reading or output setting.
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Appendices Glossary of AC-DC Transfer Related Terms Linearity The relationship between two quantities when a change in the first quantity is directly proportional to a change in the second quantity. Linearity Error Linearity Error occurs when the true output vs. selected output response curve of a calibrator is not extly a straight line.
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5790A Service Manual Offset Error Same as zero error. The reading shown on a meter when an input value of zero is applied is its offset or zero error. Parameters Independent variables in a measurement process such as temperature, humidity, test lead resistance, etc.
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Appendices Glossary of AC-DC Transfer Related Terms Resistance A property of a conductor that determines the amount of current that will flow when a given amount of voltage exists ross the conductor. Resistance is measured in ohms. One ohm is the resistance through which one volt of the potential will cause one ampere of current to flow.
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5790A Service Manual Settling Time The time taken for a measurement device's reading to stabilize after a voltage is applied to the input. Shield A grounded covering device designed to protect a circuit or cable from electromagnetic interference. Also see “guard”.
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The range of values, usually centered on the indicated or requested value, within which the true, cepted, or consensus value is expected to lie with stated probability or confidence. Fluke uses 99.7 % (3 ) confidence limits. Uncertainty is a quantification of incury.
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5790A Service Manual Volt The unit of emf (electromotive force) or electrical potential in the SI system of units. One volt is the difference of electrical potential between two points on a conductor carrying one ampere of current, when the power being dissipated between these two points is equal to one watt.
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Defaults are reinstated if you perform a format of the EEPROM ALL or CAL areas. Note Refer to Chapter 2 of the 5790A Service Manual for calibration constant theory of operation. Table C-1. Group ZC_BASIC: Internally Calibrated DAC, Sensor, and A/D Parameters...
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5790A Service Manual Table C-2. Group FREQ: Frequency Counter Gain Name Default Function FREQ_G (see title) Table C-3. Group DC_DAC: Reference DAC Coarse Channel Gain Name Default Function DAC_G 3017.0 (see title) Table C-4. Group WDC_SENSOR: Wideband Sensor Linearization Name...
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Appendices Calibration Constant Information Table C-9. Group AC_2_2MV: Flatness Constants, 2.2 mV Range Name Default Function F1_2_2MV (10 Hz) F2_2_2MV (1 kHz) F3_2_2MV (20 kHz) F4_2_2MV (300 kHz) F5_2_2MV (500 kHz) F6_2_2MV (800 kHz) F7_2_2MV (1 MHz) Table C-10. Group DC_7MV: DC Constants, 7 mV Range Name Default Function...
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5790A Service Manual Table C-14. Group ZC_22MV: More DC Constants, 22 mV Range Name Default Function Z_22MV Zero calibrated DC offset SHO_22MV Shunt input DC offset IA_22MV 0.001 Rough gain (input to A/D ratio) Table C-15. Group AC_22MV Flatness Constants, 22 mV Range...
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Appendices Calibration Constant Information Table C-19. Group DC_220MV: DC Constants, 220 mV Range Name Default Function DI_220MV 50.0 Basic gain (Ref. DAC to input ratio) OF_220MV Full scale calibrated DC offset Table C-20. Group ZC_220MV: More DC Constants, 220 mV Range Name Default Function...
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5790A Service Manual Table C-25. Group DC_2_2V: DC constants, mV Range Name Default Function DI_2_2V Basic gain (Ref. DAC to input ratio) OF_2_2V Full scale calibrated DC offset Table C-26. Group ZC_2_2V: More DC Constants, mV Range Name Default Function...
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Appendices Calibration Constant Information Table C-31. Group DC_7VHF: DC Constants, High Frequency 7 V Range Name Default Function DI_7VHF Basic gain (Ref. DAC to input ratio) Table C-32. Group ZC_7VHF: More DC Constants, High Frequency 7 V Range Name Default Function IA_7VHF 3.16228...
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5790A Service Manual Table C-38. Group ZC_22VHF: More DC Constants, High Frequency 22 V Range Name Default Function IA_22VHF 10.0 Rough gain (input to A/D ratio) Table C-39. Group AC_22VHF: Flatness Constants, High Frequency 22 V Range Name Default Function...
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Appendices Calibration Constant Information Table C-44. Group ZC_220V: More DC Constants, 220 V Range Name Default Function Z_220V Zero calibrated DC offset IA_220V 100.0 Rough gain (input to A/D ratio) Table C-45. Group AC_220V: Flatness Constants, 220 V Range Name Default Function F1_220V...
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5790A Service Manual Table C-50. Group ZC_1000V: More DC Constants, 1000 V Range Name Default Function Z_1000V Zero calibrated DC offset IA_1000V 1000.0 Rough gain (input to A/D ratio) Table C-51. Group AC_1000V: Flatness Constants, 1000 V Range Name Default...
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Appendices Calibration Constant Information Table C-54. Group WDC_7MV: Gain Constants, Wideband 7 mV Range Name Default Function DI_7MV_WB 1000.0 Basic gain (Ref. DAC to input ratio) IA _7MV_WB Rough gain (input to A/D ratio) Table C-55. Group WAC_7MV: Flatness Constants, Wideband 7 mV Range Name Default Function...
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Appendices Calibration Constant Information Table C-60. Group WDC_220MV: Gain Constants, Wideband 220 mV Range Name Default Function DI_220MV_WB 31.6228 Basic gain (Ref. DAC to input ratio) IA_220MV_WB 3.16228 Rough gain (input to A/D ratio) Table C-61. Group WAC_220MV: Flatness Constants, Wideband 220 mV Range Name Default Function...
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5790A Service Manual Name Default Function F6_700MV_WB (200 kHz) F7_700MV_WB (500 kHz) F8_700MV_WB (1 MHz) F9_700MV_WB (2 MHz) F10_700MV_WB B 1.0 (4 MHz) F11_700MV_WB B 1.0 (8 MHz) F12_700MV_WB B 1.0 (10 MHz) F13_700MV_WB B 1.0 (15 MHz) F14_700MV_WB B 1.0...
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Appendices Calibration Constant Information Table C-66. Group WDC_7V: Gain Constants, Wideband 7 V Range Name Default Function DI_7V_WB Basic gain (Ref. DAC to input ratio) IA_7V _WB 100.0 Rough gain (input to A/D ratio) Table C-67. Group WAC_7V: Flatness Constants, Wideband 7 V Range Name Default Function...