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Fluke 8506A Instruction Manual (317 pages)

Thermal True RMS Multimeter

Brand: Fluke | Category: Multimeter | Size: 16 MB

Table of Contents
5
List of Tables
8
List of Illustrations
10
Introduction
13
Description
13
Specifications
13
Software Calibration
13
Options
14
Accessories
14
AC Voltage
15
Input Characteristics
15
Accuracy
15
Enhanced Mode
16
Normal Mode
16
AC+DC Coupled Modes
16
Operating Characteristics
17
Autorange Points
18
Operating Range
18
DC Voltage
18
DC Ratio
21
Operating Instructions
23
Shipping Information
23
Operating Features
23
Operating Notes
23
Controls, Indicators and Connectors
24
Required Hardware
26
Power-Up Configuration
26
Default Configurations
27
Display
28
Annunciators
28
Range Identifier
28
Overrage Indication
28
Low Input Indication
30
Warning Indication
30
Error Codes
30
Momentary Error Conditions
31
Latching Error Conditions
31
Interactive Programming Information
32
Front Panel Push Buttons
32
Programming Hierarchy
39
Measurement Parameters
40
Mathematic Operations
42
Special Operations
43
Measurement Terminals and Controls
43
Guard Selector and Guard Terminal
43
Function
44
Amps Input/Ohms Source
44
OHMS Selector
44
Rear Input Selector
44
Measurement Connections
45
Triggering
46
Filtering
47
Filter Modes
47
Averaging
47
Range
47
V DC and OHMS Zero
48
Resolution
48
External Reference
49
Remote Control
50
Limits
50
Calibration Mode
50
Operation
51
Use
51
Initial Turn on
51
Initial Set up
51
Measurement Instructions
52
AC Volts Enhanced Mode
52
AC Volts
52
AC Volts High Accuracy Mode
53
Applications
54
Remote Programming Commands
57
Programming Instructions
58
Initialization
58
Program Sequence
59
Immediate Characters
60
Voltage and Current Reading
62
Ohms Readings
62
Termination Characters
63
Clear the Command String
63
Execute the Command String
63
Command Characters
64
Function Command Characters
64
Range Command Characters
65
Ohms
65
Modifier Command Characters
66
Samples Per Reading Command Characters
66
Filter Command Characters
67
Trigger Command Characters
67
Offset Command Characters
68
External Reference and Scaling Command Characters
68
Limits and Peaks Command Characters
69
Control Command Characters
70
Output Format
70
The Binary Output Format
70
ASCII Data Output Format
71
Display Control
71
Local Lockout Control
71
Echo Command Characters
71
Line Feed Control Command Characters
72
Calibration Constant
72
External Trigger Delay Command Characters
73
Memory Command Characters
74
Store
74
Recall
75
Range Codes
76
Sample Codes
76
Function Codes
76
High Speed Mode
78
Averaging Command Characters
83
Binary Output Format
83
ASCII Output Format
84
Recall DC Zero
86
Recall Status
86
Additional Recall Commands
88
Theory of Operation
91
Block Diagram Description
91
Bus Structure
91
Analog Signal Flow
92
Controller
92
Background Software Process
93
Foreground Software Process
94
Controller Block Diagram
95
Front Panel
96
DC Signal Conditioner
96
Active Filter
96
Signal Conditioner Block Diagram
96
Active Filter Block Diagram
97
A/D Converter Block Diagram
97
Thermal True RMS Converter
98
Theoretical Description
98
System Operation
98
Ideal Curve
98
Thermal True RMS Functional Block Diagram
99
Front/Rear Switch Assembly
100
Circuit Analysis
100
Mnemonics
100
Address and Data Buses
101
Reset
101
Status Latch
101
Wait Logic
101
ACK Logic
102
Interrupts
102
Interrupt Generation Logic
103
Filter/External Reference
105
Fast R A/D Converter
105
Analog
108
Digital
108
Thermal True RMS Converter Module
110
Logic Control
110
Sample Mode
110
Mode Timing
110
Thermal True RMS Conversion
111
Hold Mode
112
Module Commands Logic
112
Decoded ID Bus Logic
112
Maintenance
115
Service Information
115
General Maintenance
115
Fuse Replacement
115
Test Equipment
116
Power Supply Settings
117
Module Installation
118
Module Removal
118
Module Disassembly and Reassembly
118
Calibration Memory Replacement
118
Front Panel PCB Removal
119
Power Supply PCB Assembly Removal
119
Power Supply Interconnect Assembly Removal
119
Installation
120
Performance Test
120
Motherboard PCB Removal
120
Cleaning Instructions
120
DC Performance Test
121
High Range DC Voltage Tests
121
Low Range DC Voltage Tests
121
DC External Reference Test
122
Connections for High Range DC Voltage Tests
122
Thermal True-RMS Converter Performance Test
123
Equipment Set-Up a
124
Characterization Points
125
110 MV Tests
126
Calibration Adjustments
131
Initial Procedure
131
Power Supply
131
Power Supply Verifications
131
DC Calibration
132
DC Signal Conditioner Adjustments
132
A/D Converter Calibration
132
A/D Zero Adjustment
133
Control Setting a
133
A/D Ladder Adjustments
133
Linearity Verification
133
Range Adjustments
134
Linearity Checks
134
AC Calibration Procedure
135
Thermal True-RMS Converter
135
Ground Equalizer Adjustment
135
Amplifier Zero Adjustment
135
Sensor Adjustment
136
Attenuator and Amplifier Adjustment
136
Low Frequency Attenuator Accuracy Test
137
Amplifier and Attenuator Adjustments
137
Attenuator Flatness Verification Test
138
Attenuator Flatness Verification Test Procedure
138
Troubleshooting
140
Non-Recurring Adjustments
142
Faulty Module Isolation
144
Controller Troubleshooting
148
Front Panel Troubleshooting
148
DC Signal Conditioner Troubleshooting
149
Active Filter Troubleshooting
150
Adjustment of R14
150
Selection of R15 or R16
150
A/D Converter Troubleshooting
151
Guarded Supply
152
Unguarded Supply
152
Power Supply Troubleshooting
152
Thermal True RMS Converter Module Troubleshooting
153
Factory Selected Component Replacement
159
Amplifier Offset Resistor Selection
159
RMS Sensor Gain Selection
159
Low Voltage 50 Khz Capacitor Selection
159
High Voltage 50 Khz Capacitor Selection
160
C7 Selection Values
160
C18 Selection Values
160
Selected Capacitor Ordering Information
161
C25 Selection Values
161
C26 Selection Values
161
List of Replaceable Parts
163
How to Obtain Parts
164
Final Assembly
165
A1 Display Assembly
168
A2 Mother Board PCB Assembly
170
A3 Isolator PCB Assembly
172
A4 Power Supply PCB Assembly
174
A5 Power Supply Interconnect
177
A6 Controller PCB Assembly
178
A7 Front/Rear Switch PCB Assembly
180
A9 Active Filter PCB Assembly
184
A10 Fast R2 A/D Converter Assembly
186
A11 Thermal True - RMS Converter Assembly
192
A11A1 Attenuator PCB Assembly
193
Option & Accessory Information
199
Rack Ear Mounting Assembly
201
High Frequency Probe
201
High Voltage Probe
201
Ohms Converter
203
Ohms Converter Specifications
204
Temperature Coefficient
205
Maximum Lead Resistance
205
Open Circuit Voltage
205
Ohms Measurement Connections and Guarding
206
Calibration
207
Parts List
209
Failure Isolation
210
Symptom Analysis
210
Timing
211
Voltage Measurements
211
Range Switch Closures
212
Address and Data Coding
212
Ohms Converter PCB Assembly
213
Current Shunts
217
Current Shunts Specifications
218
Current Shunt Configurations and Range Information
221
Current Shunts Isolation
223
Address and Data Field
224
Current Shunts Assembly
225
Rear Panel Access
230
Allowable Listen and Talk Addresses
230
Interface Control
231
Data Lines
231
Interface Messages
231
Status Request Responses
231
Resets
233
Control Register
233
Status Register
233
Message Decoder
234
Mode Register
234
Instrument Interrupts
234
Bit Serial Interface
241
Mode Selection
243
Baud Rate Selection
243
Jumper Arrangements
243
Bit Serial Interface Troubleshooting
245
Bit Serial Asynchronous Interface PCB Assembly
246
Parallel Interface
249
Personality Card Pin Definition
249
Personality Cards
250
Personality Card Location
250
Block Diagram Analysis
251
Parallel Interface Block Diagram
252
Data Inputs
253
Addressed
253
Data Outputs
253
Detailed Input Processes Description
254
Parallel Interface Connections
254
Detailed Output Processed Description
255
Interface Input Control Signal Timing Diagram
255
Input Timing Parameters
256
Output Timing Parameters
256
Programming
257
Parallel Interface PCB Assembly
259
Isolator
261
External Trigger
261
Trigger Processing Time
261
Remote Operation
262
Trigger Polarity
262
Isolator Block Diagram
263
Isolator Troubleshooting
264
Isolator PCB Assembly
265
General Information
267
List of Abbreviations and Symbols
268
Manual Change Information
279
Zero Corrections
287
Gain Corrections
287
Calibration Date
288
Error Conditions
289
Clear Operations
290
Remote Calibration
292
Equipment Configurations
292
Local/Remove Control
292
Entry Format
293
Recall Operations
294

Fluke 8506A Instruction Manual (316 pages)

Thermal True RMS Multimeter

Brand: Fluke | Category: Multimeter | Size: 30 MB

Table of Contents
5
Introduction
6
Description
13
Thermal True-RMS Conversion
13
Microprocessor Control
13
Software Calibration
13
Recirculating Remainder A/D Conversion
13
Options and Accessories
13
Specifications
13
Operating Instructions 2~1
23
Introduction
23
Shipping Information
23
Installation
23
Operating Features
23
Operating Notes
23
Required Hardware
26
Power-Up Configuration
26
Display
27
Front Panel Push Buttons
39
Function
39
Measurement Parameters
40
Mathematic Operations
42
Measurement Connections
45
Special Operations
49
Remote Control
50
Calibration
50
Mode
50
Scan Advance
51
Systems Use
51
Operation
51
Initial Turn-On
51
Initial Set-Up
51
Applications
54
Block Diagram
91
Analog Signal Flow
92
Background Software Process
93
Foreground Software Process
94
Controller Block Diagram
95
DC Signal Conditioner Block Diagram
96
Active Filter Block Diagram
97
Converter Block Diagram
98
Ideal Curve
98
Thermal True
98
Timing Circuits
101
Status Latch
101
Wait Logic
101
Interrupt Generation Logic
103
DC Signal
105
Filter/External Reference
107
DC DC
122
DC External Reference Test
122
Equipment Set-Up B
126
Equipment Set-Up C
127

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