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FLUKE 5500A Operator's Manual (410 pages)

Multi-Product Calibrator

Brand: FLUKE | Category: Test Equipment | Size: 3.3 MB

Table of Contents

9
Table of Contents

86
- Introduction
  87
- Turning on the Calibrator
  87
- Using the Setup Menu
  88
- Using the Softkeys
  88
- Warming up the Calibrator
  88
- Selecting an External Amplifier
  89
- Using the Instrument Setup Menu
  89
- Using the Format EEPROM Menu
  90
- Utility Functions Menu
  90
- Factory Defaults for SETUP
  91
- Resetting the Calibrator
  91
- Zeroing the Calibrator
  91
- UUT Connections
  95
  - Rms Versus Peak-To-Peak Waveforms
    100
  - Auto Range Versus Locked Range
    101
  - Setting the Output
    101
  - Setting DC Voltage Output
    102
  - Setting AC Voltage Output
    103
  - Setting DC Current Output
    105
  - Setting AC Current Output
    106
  - Setting DC Power Output
    108
  - Setting AC Power Output
    109
  - Setting a Dual DC Voltage Output
    112
  - Setting a Dual AC Voltage Output
    114
  - Setting Resistance Output
    116
  - Setting Capacitance Output
    117
  - Setting Temperature Simulation (Thermocouple)
    119
  - Setting Temperature Simulation (RTD)
    121
  - Measuring Thermocouple Temperatures
    123
  - Waveform Types
    124
  - Sinewave
    125
  - Trianglewave
    125
  - Squarewave
    125
  - Truncated Sinewave
    126
  - Setting Harmonics
    126
  - Adjusting the Phase
    127
  - Entering a Phase Angle
    128
  - Entering a Power Factor
    129
  - Entering a DC Offset
    130
  - Using the 5725A Amplifier
    131
  - 5725A Amplifier Output
    132
  - Editing and Error Output Settings
    133
  - Editing the Output Setting
    133
- Keys that Exit Error Mode
  133
  - Displaying the Output Error
    134
  - Using Multiply and Divide
    134
  - Setting Output Limits
    134
  - Setting Voltage and Current Limits
    135
  - Sample Applications
    136
  - Calibrating an 80 Series Handheld Multimeter
    136
  - Cables
    136
  - EARTH Connection
    136
  - Testing the Meter
    137
  - Calibrating the Meter
    141
  - Testing a Model 41 Power Harmonics Analyzer
    142
  - Testing Watts, VA, VAR Performance
    142
- Watts Performance, Text Screen
  143
  - Testing Harmonics Volts Performance
    144
- Harmonics Performance for Volts, Harmonics Screen
  144
  - Testing Harmonics Amps Performance
    145
  - Calibrating a Fluke 51 Thermometer
    145
- Harmonics Performance for AMPS, Harmonics Screen
  145
  - Testing the Thermometer
    146
  - Calibrating the Thermometer
    147
- Thermocouple Performance
  147
Chapter 5 Remote Operation

149
- Remote Operation
  151
- Introduction
  152
- Setting up the IEEE-488 Port for Remote Control
  152
- IEEE-488 Port Setup Procedure
  155
- Testing the IEEE-488 Port
  156
- Host Port Setup Procedure
  158
- Setting up the RS-232 Host Port for Remote Control
  158
- Testing RS-232 Host Port Operation Using a Terminal
  160
- Testing the RS-232 Host Port
  160
- Testing RS-232 Host Port Operation Using Visual Basic
  162
- Setting up the RS-232 UUT Port for Remote Control
  163
- UUT Port Setup Procedure
  163
- Testing the RS-232 UUT Port Via RS-232 Host Port
  165
  - Testing RS-232 UUT Port Operation Via a Terminal
    165
  - Testing RS-232 UUT Port Operation Using Visual Basic
    166
- Testing the RS-232 UUT Port Via IEEE-488 Port
  167
- Changing between Remote and Local Operation
  169
- Local State
  169
- Local with Lockout State
  169
- Remote State
  169
- Remote with Lockout State
  169
- Interface Overview
  170
- RS-232 Interface Overview
  170
- IEEE-488 Interface Overview
  171
- Types of Commands
  173
  - Device-Dependent Commands
    173
  - Common Commands
    174
  - Query Commands
    174
  - Interface Messages (IEEE-488)
    174
  - Compound Commands
    176
  - Coupled Commands
    176
  - Overlapped Commands
    177
  - Sequential Commands
    177
  - Commands that Require the Calibration Switch to be Enabled
    177
  - Commands for RS-232 Only
    177
  - Commands for IEEE-488 Only
    178
- Using Commands
  173
- Command Syntax
  179
  - Parameter Syntax Rules
    179
  - Extra Space or Tab Characters
    180
  - Terminators
    181
  - Incoming Character Processing
    181
  - Response Message Syntax
    182
- Checking 5500A Status
  183
- Serial Poll Status Byte (STB)
  183
  - Service Request (SRQ) Line
    185
  - Service Request Enable Register (SRE)
    185
  - Programming the STB and SRE
    186
- Event Status Register (ESR)
  186
- Bit Assignments for the ISR, ISCR, and ISCE
  188
- Instrument Status Change Enable Registers
  188
- Instrument Status Register (ISR)
  188
  - Instrument Status Change Registers
    188
- Output Queue
  190
- Programming the ISR, ISCR, and ISCE
  190
- Error Queue
  191
- Guidelines for Programming the Calibrator
  191
- Remote Program Examples
  191
- Writing an SRQ and Error Handler
  192
- Using *OPC?, *OPC, and *WAI
  193
- Verifying a Meter on the IEEE-488 Bus
  193
- Verifying a Meter on the RS-232 UUT Serial Port
  193
- Taking a Thermocouple Measurement
  194
- Using the RS-232 UUT Port to Control an Instrument
  194
- Input Buffer Operation
  195
- Command Summary by Function
  197
  - Introduction
    199
  - Command Summary by Function
    199
  - Summary of Commands and Queries
    204
- Remote Commands
  197
Chapter 7 Maintenance

247
- Maintenance
  247
- Introduction
  249
- Replacement Fuses
  249
  - Cleaning the Air Filter
    250
  - General Cleaning
    252
  - Performing a Calibration Check
    252
- Replacing the Line Fuse
  249
- Required Equipment for Checking Calibration
  252
- Oscilloscope Calibration Options
  273
5500A-Sc600 Option

275
- Introduction
  277
- SC600 Option Specifications
  277
- Volt Specifications
  278
- Edge Specifications
  279
- Leveled Sine Wave Specifications
  280
- Time Marker Specifications
  281
- Wave Generator Specifications
  281
- Pulse Generator Specifications
  282
- Trigger Signal Specifications
  283
- Trigger Signal Specifications (Edge Function)
  283
- Trigger Signal Specifications (Pulse Function)
  283
- Trigger Signal Specifications (Square Wave Voltage Function)
  283
- Trigger Signal Specifications (Time Marker Function)
  283
- Oscilloscope Input Capacitance Measurement Specifications
  284
- Oscilloscope Input Resistance Measurement Specifications
  284
- Overload Measurement Specifications
  284
- Oscilloscope Connections
  285
- Starting the SC600 Option
  285
- Adjusting the Output Signal
  286
  - Keying in a Value
    286
  - Adjusting Values with the Rotary Knob
    287
  - Using and
    287
- The Output Signal
  286
- Resetting the SC600 Option
  287
- Calibrating the Voltage Amplitude on an Oscilloscope
  288
- The VOLT Function
  288
- The V/DIV Menu
  289
  - Shortcuts for Setting the Voltage Amplitude
    289
- Oscilloscope Amplitude Calibration Procedure
  290
- Calibrating the Pulse and Frequency Response on an Oscilloscope
  291
- The Edge Function
  291
- Oscilloscope Pulse Response Calibration Procedure
  292
- Pulse Response Calibration Using a Tunnel Diode Pulser
  293
- The Leveled Sine Wave Function
  293
- Shortcuts for Setting the Frequency and Voltage
  294
- The more OPTIONS Menu
  295
- Oscilloscope Frequency Response Calibration Procedure
  296
- Sweeping through a Frequency Range
  296
- Calibrating the Time Base of an Oscilloscope
  298
- The Time Marker Function
  298
- Time Base Marker Calibration Procedure for an Oscilloscope
  299
- Testing the Trigger
  300
- Testing Video Triggers
  302
- Verifying Pulse Capture
  303
- Input Impedance Measurement
  304
- Measuring Input Resistance and Capacitance
  304
- Testing Overload Protection
  305
  - Input Capacitance Measurement
    305
- Remote Commands and Queries
  306
- General Commands
  307
- Edge Function Commands
  310
- Marker Function Commands
  310
- Video Function Commands
  310
- Overload Function Commands
  311
- Impedance/Capacitance Function Commands
  312
- DC Voltage Verification
  313
- Verification Tables
  313
- AC Voltage Amplitude Verification
  314
- AC Voltage Frequency Verification
  314
- Wave Generator Amplitude Verification: 1 M Output Impedance
  315
- Wave Generator Amplitude Verification: 50 Output Impedance
  316
- Leveled Sinewave Verification: Amplitude
  317
- Leveled Sinewave Verification: Frequency
  317
- Leveled Sinewave Verification: Harmonics
  318
- Leveled Sinewave Verification: Flatness
  319
- Edge Verification: Amplitude
  325
- Edge Verification: Duty Cycle
  325
- Edge Verification: Frequency
  325
- Edge Verification: Rise Time
  326
- Tunnel Diode Pulser Verification
  326
- Marker Generator Verification
  327
- Pulse Generator Verification: Period
  327
- Pulse Generator Verification: Pulse Width
  327
- Input Impedance Verification: Capacitance
  328
- Input Impedance Verification: Resistance
  328
5500A-Sc300 Option

329
- Introduction
  331
- Oscilloscope Calibration Option Specifications
  332
- Volt Function Specifications
  332
- Edge Function Specifications
  333
- Leveled Sine Wave Function Specifications
  334
- Time Marker Function Specifications
  335
- Wave Generator Specifications
  335
- Trigger Signal Specifications for the Edge Function
  336
- Trigger Signal Specifications for the Time Marker Function
  336
- Oscilloscope Connections
  337
- Starting the Oscilloscope Calibration Option
  338
- The Output Signal
  338
- Adjusting the Output Signal
  339
- Adjusting Values with the Rotary Knob
  339
  - Starting the Oscilloscope Calibration Option
    339
- Keying in a Value
  339
- Resetting the Oscilloscope Option
  340
- Calibrating the Voltage Amplitude on an Oscilloscope
  341
- The Volt Function
  341
- The V/DIV Menu
  342
  - Shortcuts for Setting the Voltage Amplitude
    342
- Amplitude Calibration Procedure for an Oscilloscope
  343
- Calibrating the Pulse and Frequency Response on an Oscilloscope
  344
- The Edge Function
  344
- Pulse Response Calibration Procedure for an Oscilloscope
  345
- Shortcuts for Setting the Frequency and Voltage
  346
- The Leveled Sine Wave Function
  346
- The more OPTIONS Menu
  347
- Sweeping through a Frequency Range
  349
- Frequency Response Calibration Procedure for an Oscilloscope
  350
- Calibrating the Time Base of an Oscilloscope
  352
- The Time Marker Function
  352
- Time Base Marker Calibration Procedure for an Oscilloscope
  353
- Testing the Trigger
  354
- Summary of Commands and Queries
  355
- Voltage Function Verification: AC Voltage into a 1 M Load
  358
  - Verification Tables
    358
- Load
  359
- Voltage Function Verification: AC Voltage into a
  359
- Voltage Function Verification: DC Voltage into a 50 Load
  359
  - Voltage Function Verification: DC Voltage into a 1 M Load
    361
- Edge Function Verification
  362
- Load
  362
- Wave Generator Function Verification
  362
- Leveled Sinewave Function Verification: Amplitude
  363
- Leveled Sinewave Function Verification: Flatness
  364
- Leveled Sinewave Function Verification: Frequency
  367
- Marker Generator Function Verification
  368
- Options and Accessories
  371
  - Introduction
    371
  - A Amplifier Accessory
    372
  - A/Leads
    372
  - IEEE-488 Interface Cables
    372
  - Rack Mount Kit
    372
  - RS-232 Modem Cables
    372
  - RS-232 Null-Modem Cables
    372
  - Appendix
    375
  - Glossary
    375
  - ASCII and IEEE-488 Bus Codes
    385
  - RS-232/IEEE-488 Cables and Connectors
    389
  - Creating a Visual Basic Test Program
    393
  - Error Message
    397

Fluke 5500A Service Manual (296 pages)

Multi-Product Calibrator

Brand: Fluke | Category: Test Equipment | Size: 13.03 MB

Table of Contents
3
Introduction and Specifications

15
Theory of Operation

47
Chapter 2

49
- Introduction
  49
- Encoder Assembly (A2)
  50
- Synthesized Impedance Assembly (A5)
  50
- DDS Assembly (A6)
  51
- Current Assembly (A7)
  52
- Voltage Assembly (A8)
  53
- Main CPU Assembly (A9)
  54
- Power Supplies
  54
- Outguard Supplies
  54
- Inguard Supplies
  54
Calibration and Verification

55
Chapter 3

57
Maintenance

97
Chapter 4

99
- Introduction
  99
- Access Procedures
  99
- Removing Analog Modules
  99
- Removing the Main CPU (A9)
  99
- Removing Rear Panel Assemblies
  100
- Removing the Filter PCA (A12)
  100
- Removing the Encoder (A2) and Display Pcas
  100
- Removing the Keyboard and Accessing the Output Block
  100
- Diagnostic Testing
  103
- Running Diagnostics
  103
  - Sequence of Diagnostics Tests
    103
  - Diagnostics Error Messages
    103
- Testing the Front Panel
  109
- Internal Fuse Replacement
  110
- Complete List of Error Messages
  110
List of Replaceable Parts

115
- Introduction
  117
- How to Obtain Parts
  117
- How to Contact Fluke
  117
- Parts Lists
  118
- Chassis Assembly
  119
- Front Panel Assembly
  122
- Rear Panel Assembly
  124
Oscilloscope Calibration Options

127
SC600 Option

129
Chapter 6

131
- Introduction
  131
- Maintenance
  131
- SC600 Specifications
  132
- Volt Specifications
  132
- Edge Specifications
  133
- Leveled Sine Wave Specifications
  134
- Time Marker Specifications
  135
- Wave Generator Specifications
  135
- Pulse Generator Specifications
  136
- Trigger Signal Specifications (Pulse Function)
  136
- Trigger Signal Specifications (Time Marker Function)
  136
- Trigger Signal Specifications (Edge Function)
  137
- Trigger Signal Specifications (Square Wave Voltage Function)
  137
- Trigger Signal Specifications
  137
- Oscilloscope Input Resistance Measurement Specifications
  137
- Oscilloscope Input Capacitance Measurement Specifications
  137
- Overload Measurement Specifications
  138
- Theory of Operation
  138
- Voltage Mode
  138
- Edge Mode
  138
- Leveled Sine Wave Mode
  138
- Time Marker Mode
  139
- Wave Generator Mode
  139
- Input Impedance Mode (Resistance)
  139
- Input Impedance Mode (Capacitance)
  139
- Overload Mode
  139
- Equipment Required for Calibration and Verification
  141
- SC600 Calibration Setup
  143
- Calibration and Verification of Square Wave Voltage Functions
  144
- Overview of HP3458A Operation
  144
- Setup for SC600 Voltage Square Wave Measurements
  144
- Voltage HP3458A Settings
  145
  - Setup for SC600 Edge and Wave Gen Square Wave Measurements
    146
  - DC Voltage Calibration
    147
  - AC Voltage Calibration
    147
  - Wave Generator Calibration
    148
  - Edge Amplitude Calibration
    148
  - Leveled Sine Wave Amplitude Calibration
    149
  - Leveled Sine Wave Flatness Calibration
    150
    
    Low Frequency Calibration
    150
    
    High Frequency Calibration
    151
  - Pulse Width Calibration
    151
  - Measz Calibration
    152
  - Verification
    154
  - DC Voltage Verification
    155
    
    Verification at 1 MΩ
    155
    
    Verification at 50 Ω
    155
  - AC Voltage Amplitude Verification
    157
    
    Verification at 1 MΩ
    157
    
    Verification at 50 Ω
    159
  - AC Voltage Frequency Verification
    160
  - Edge Amplitude Verification
    161
  - Edge Frequency Verification
    161
  - Edge Duty Cycle Verification
    162
  - Edge Rise Time Verification
    162
  - Edge Abberation Verification
    164
  - Tunnel Diode Pulser Drive Amplitude Verification
    165
  - Leveled Sine Wave Amplitude Verification
    166
  - Leveled Sine Wave Frequency Verification
    167
  - Leveled Sine Wave Harmonics Verification
    168
  - Leveled Sine Wave Harmonics Verification
    169
  - Leveled Sine Wave Flatness Verification
    170
    
    Equipment Setup for Low Frequency Flatness
    170
    
    Equipment Setup for High Frequency Flatness
    170
    
    Low Frequency Verification
    172
    
    High Frequency Verification
    172
- High Frequency Flatness Verification at 5.5 V
  173
- High Frequency Flatness Verification at 7.5 MV
  174
- High Frequency Flatness Verification at 70 MV
  175
  - High Frequency Flatness Verification at 800 MV
    176
  - Time Marker Verification
    177
  - Wave Generator Verification
    178
    
    Verification at 1 MΩ
    178
    
    Verification at 50 Ω
    179
  - Pulse Width Verification
    182
  - Measz Resistance Verification
    183
  - Pulse Period Verification
    183
  - Measz Capacitance Verification
    184
  - Overload Function Verification
    185
  - Adjusting the Leveled Sine Wave Function
    186
    
    Equipment Setup
    187
    
    Adjusting the Leveled Sine Wave VCO Balance
    187
    
    Adjusting the Leveled Sine Wave Harmonics
    188
  - Equipment Required
    186
  - SC600 Hardware Adjustments
    186
  - Adjusting the Aberrations for the Edge Function
    188
    
    Equipment Setup
    189
    
    Adjusting the Edge Aberrations
    189
SC300 Option

191
- Introduction
  193
- Maintenance
  193
- SC300 Specifications
  194
- Voltage Function Specifications
  194
- Edge Function Specifications
  195
- Leveled Sine Wave Function Specifications
  196
- Time Marker Function Specifications
  197
- Wave Generator Specifications
  197
- Edge Mode
  198
- Leveled Sine Wave Mode
  198
- Theory of Operation
  198
- Time Marker Mode
  198
- Trigger Signal Specifications for the Edge Function
  198
- Trigger Signal Specifications for the Time Marker Function
  198
- Voltage Mode
  198
- Wave Generator Mode
  199
- Equipment Required for Calibration and Verification
  201
- SC300 Calibration Setup
  203
- Calibration and Verification of Square Wave Functions
  204
- Overview of HP3458A Operation
  204
- Setup for Square Wave Measurements
  204
- DC Voltage Calibration
  205
- AC Square Wave Voltage Calibration
  206
- Edge Amplitude Calibration
  207
- Leveled Sine Wave Amplitude Calibration
  207
- Leveled Sine Wave Flatness Calibration
  208
- High Frequency Calibration
  209
- Low Frequency Calibration
  209
- DC Voltage Verification
  210
- Verification
  210
- Verification at 1 MΩ
  210
- Verification at 50 Ω
  210
  - DC Voltage Verification at 1 MΩ
    211
  - DC Voltage Verification at 50 Ω
    212
- AC Voltage Amplitude Verification
  213
- Verification at 1 MΩ
  213
- Verification at 50 Ω
  215
- AC Voltage Frequency Verification
  216
- Edge Amplitude Verification
  217
- Edge Frequency Verification
  218
- Edge Duty Cycle Verification
  219
- Edge Rise Time Verification
  219
- Edge Abberation Verification
  221
- Leveled Sine Wave Reference Verification
  222
- Leveled Sine Wave Frequency Verification
  223
- Leveled Sine Wave Harmonics Verification
  224
- Leveled Sine Wave Harmonics Verification
  225
- Equipment Setup for High Frequency Flatness
  226
- Equipment Setup for Low Frequency Flatness
  226
- Leveled Sine Wave Flatness Verification
  226
- High Frequency Verification
  228
- Low Frequency Verification
  228
- High Frequency Flatness Verification at 800 MV
  232
  - Time Marker Verification
    233
  - Wave Generator Verification
    234
  - Verification at 1 MΩ
    235
  - Verification at 50 Ω
    235
  - SC300 Hardware Adjustments
    237
  - Equipment Required
    238
  - Adjusting the Leveled Sine Wave Function
    238
  - Equipment Setup
    238
  - Adjusting the Leveled Sine Wave Harmonics
    238
  - Adjusting the Aberrations for the Edge Function
    239
  - Equipment Setup
    239
  - Adjusting the Edge Aberrations
    239
  - SC300 Hardware Adjustments for the A4 Board
    241
  - Equipment Required
    241
  - Adjusting the Leveled Sine Wave Function
    241
  - Equipment Setup
    241
  - Adjusting the Leveled Sine Wave VCO Balance
    241
  - Adjusting the Leveled Sine Wave Harmonics
    242
  - Adjusting the Aberrations for the Edge Function
    243
  - Equipment Setup
    243
  - Adjusting the Edge Aberrations for Board 5500A-4004-1
    244
  - Adjusting the Edge Aberrations for Board 5500A-4004
    246
  - Adjusting the Rise Time for the Edge Function
    248
  - Equipment Setup
    248
  - Adjusting the Edge Rise Time
    248
Index

249

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Table of Contents

Introduction and Specifications

Theory of Operation

Chapter 2

Calibration and Verification

Chapter 3

Maintenance

Chapter 4

List of Replaceable Parts

Oscilloscope Calibration Options

SC600 Option

Chapter 6

SC300 Option

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