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  ® 5500A Multi-Product Calibrator Operator Manual December 1994, Rev.11, 7/06 © 1994 — 2006 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A. All product names are trademarks of their respective companies.
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  Parts, product repairs and services are warranted for 90 days. This warranty extends only to the original buyer or end-user customer of a Fluke authorized reseller, and does not apply to fuses, disposable batteries or to any product which, in Fluke’s opinion, has been misused, altered, neglected or damaged by accident or abnormal conditions of operation or handling.
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  à appliquer une garantie plus étendue ou différente au nom de Fluke. Le support de garantie est offert si le produit a été acquis par l’intermédiaire d’un point de vente agréé par Fluke ou bien si l’acheteur a payé le prix international applicable.
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  Fluke autorisierten Servicezentrum zur Reparatur übergeben wird. Um die Garantieleistung in Anspruch zu nehmen, wenden Sie sich bitte an das nächstgelegene und von Fluke autorisierte Servicezentrum oder senden Sie das Produkt mit einer Beschreibung des Problems und unter Vorauszahlung von Fracht- und Versicherungskosten (FOB Bestimmungsort) an das nächstgelegene und von Fluke…
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  GARANTÍA LIMITADA Y LIMITACIÓN DE RESPONSABILIDAD Se garantiza que cada uno de los productos de Fluke no tiene defectos de material y mano de obra si es objeto de una utilización y un mantenimiento normales. El período de garantía es de un año y comienza a partir de la fecha de envío.
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  20402. Stock No. 004-000-00345-4. Declaration of the Manufacturer or Importer We hereby certify that the Fluke Model 5500A is in compliance with BMPT Vfg 243/1991 and is RFI suppressed. The normal operation of some equipment (e.g. signal generators) may be subject to specific restrictions.
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  SAFETY TERMS IN THIS MANUAL This instrument has been designed and tested in accordance with IEC publication 1010-1 (1992-1), Safety Requirements for Electrical Measuring, Control and Laboratory Equipment, and ANSI/ISA-582.01-1994, and CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 1010.1-92. This User Manual contains information, warning, and cautions that must be followed to ensure safe operation and to maintain the instrument in a safe condition.
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  USE THE PROPER POWER CORD Use only the power cord and connector appropriate for the voltage and plug configuration in your country. Use only a power cord that is in good condition. Refer power cord and connector changes to qualified service personnel. DO NOT OPERATE IN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES To avoid explosion, do not operate the instrument in an atmosphere of explosive gas.

• Page 9: Table Of Contents

  Where To Go from Here …………… 1-6 1-8. Instruction Manuals …………….1-6 1-9. 5500A Operator Manual…………..1-6 1-10. 5500A Operator Reference Guide ………… 1-7 1-11. 5500A Remote Programming Reference Guide ……. 1-7 1-12. 5500A Service Manual …………..1-7 1-13. 5725A Amplifier………………. 1-7 1-14. Specifications………………1-9 1-15.

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  5500A Operator Manual 1-29. Additional Specifications…………..1-26 1-30. Frequency Specifications…………..1-26 1-31. Harmonics (2 to 50 ) Specifications……….1-26 1-32. AC Voltage (Sine Wave) Extended Bandwidth Specifications..1-27 1-33. AC Voltage (Non-Sine Wave) Specifications ……..1-28 1-34. AC Voltage, DC Offset Specifications……….1-29 1-35.
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  Testing Watts, VA, VAR Performance ……..4-58 4-60. Testing Harmonics Volts Performance ……..4-60 4-61. Testing Harmonics Amps Performance ……..4-61 4-62. Calibrating a Fluke 51 Thermometer……….4-61 4-63. Testing the Thermometer …………. 4-62 4-64. Calibrating the Thermometer …………4-63 Remote Operation …………….5-1 5-1.
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  Terminators ……………… 5-33 5-40. Incoming Character Processing………… 5-33 5-41. Response Message Syntax …………5-34 5-42. Checking 5500A Status ……………. 5-35 5-43. Serial Poll Status Byte (STB) …………5-35 5-44. Service Request (SRQ) Line …………5-37 5-45. Service Request Enable Register (SRE)……..5-37 5-46.
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  5-53. Instrument Status Change Enable Registers……… 5-40 5-54. Bit Assignments for the ISR, ISCR, and ISCE ……5-40 5-55. Programming the ISR, ISCR, and ISCE ……..5-42 5-56. Output Queue ………………. 5-42 5-57. Error Queue ………………5-43 5-58. Remote Program Examples…………..5-43 5-59.
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  5500A Operator Manual 7-30. AC Voltage Accuracy with a DC Offset……..7-26 7-31. Non-Operator Fuse Replacement…………7-26 Oscilloscope Calibration Options…………8-1 5500A-SC600 Option …………….8-3 8-1. Introduction………………. 8-5 8-2. SC600 Option Specifications…………..8-5 8-3. Volt Specifications …………….8-6 8-4. Edge Specifications …………….8-7 8-5.
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  8-73. Pulse Generator Verification: Pulse Width ……..8-55 8-74. Input Impedance Verification: Resistance……..8-56 8-75. Input Impedance Verification: Capacitance ……..8-56 5500A-SC300 Option …………….8-57 8-76. Introduction………………. 8-59 8-77. Oscilloscope Calibration Option Specifications ……..8-60 8-78. Volt Function Specifications …………8-60 8-79.
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  Accessories ………………9-1 9-1. Introduction………………. 9-3 9-2. Rack Mount Kit ………………9-4 9-3. IEEE-488 Interface Cables …………..9-4 9-4. RS-232 Null-Modem Cables …………..9-4 9-5. RS-232 Modem Cables…………….. 9-4 9-6. 5500A/LEADS ………………9-4 9-7. 5725A Amplifier Accessory …………..9-4 Index viii…
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  List of Tables Table Page 2-1. Standard Equipment ………………..2-3 2-2. Line Power Cord Types Available from Fluke …………2-6 3-1. Front Panel Features………………..3-4 3-2. Rear Panel Features………………..3-10 3-3. Factory Default Settings for the SETUP Menus ………… 3-22 4-1.
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  5500A Operator Manual…
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  RS-232 Remote Connections …………….. 1-5 1-3. 5725A Amplifier ………………..1-8 2-1. Accessing the Fuse and Selecting Line Voltage ………… 2-5 2-2. Line Power Cord Types Available from Fluke …………2-6 3-1. Front Panel View………………..3-4 3-2. Rear Panel View………………… 3-10 3-3.
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  5500A Operator Manual 5-5. Typical RS-232 UUT Port via RS-232 Host Port Connections ……5-17 5-6. Typical RS-232 UUT Port via IEEE-488 Port Connections ……..5-19 5-7. IEEE-488 Remote Message Coding…………… 5-25 5-8. Status Register Overview ………………5-37 5-9. Status Byte and SRE Bit Definitions…………..5-38 5-11.

• Page 21: Introduction And Specifications

  Where To Go from Here …………… 1-6 1-8. Instruction Manuals …………….1-6 1-9. 5500A Operator Manual…………..1-6 1-10. 5500A Operator Reference Guide ………… 1-7 1-11. 5500A Remote Programming Reference Guide ……. 1-7 1-12. 5500A Service Manual …………..1-7 1-13. 5725A Amplifier………………. 1-7 1-14. Specifications………………1-9 1-15.

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  5500A Operator Manual 1-36. AC Voltage, Triangle Wave Characteristics (typical)…… 1-29 1-37. AC Current (Sine Wave) Extended Bandwidth Specifications ..1-29 1-38. AC Current (Non-Sinewave) Specifications ……..1-30 1-39. AC Current (Non-Sinewave) Specifications (cont)……1-31 1-40. AC Current, Square Wave Characteristics (typical)……1-31 1-41.

• Page 23: Introduction

  Calibrator, you can calibrate precision multimeters that measure ac or dc voltage, ac or dc current, ac or dc power, resistance, capacitance, and temperature. With the Oscilloscope Calibration option, you can use the 5500A Calibrator to calibrate analog and digital oscilloscopes. Specifications are provided in this chapter (specifications for the Oscilloscope Calibration option are provided in Chapter 8).

• Page 24: How To Contact Fluke

  To register your product, visit register.fluke.com. 1-3. Operation Overview The 5500A Calibrator may be operated at the front panel in the local mode, or remotely using RS-232 or IEEE-488 ports. For remote operations, several software options are available to integrate 5500A operation into a wide variety of calibration requirements.

• Page 25: Remote Operation (Ieee-488)

  The SERIAL 1 FROM HOST serial data port connects a host terminal or personal computer to the 5500A. You have several choices for sending commands to the 5500A: you can enter commands from a terminal (for example, using the Terminal accessory from Windows using a PC), you can write your own programs using BASIC, or you can run optional Windows-based software such as 5500/CAL or MET/CAL.

• Page 26: Where To Go From Here

  The two reference guides and the Getting Started manual are shipped with the unit. Order additional copies of the manuals or reference guides separately using the part number provided. For ordering instructions, refer to the Fluke Catalog, or ask a Fluke sales representative (see “Service Information” in Chapter 2). The Operator and Service Manuals are both provided on the CD-ROM.

• Page 27: 5500A Operator Reference Guide

  1-12. 5500A Service Manual The 5500A Service Manual can be ordered through your local Fluke Sales or Service representative (see “Service Information” in Chapter 2). The 5500A Service Manual includes: theory of operation, performance testing, maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, parts lists, and schematic diagrams.

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  5500A Operator Manual F1-03.eps Figure 1-3. 5725A Amplifier…

• Page 29: Specifications

  The following paragraphs detail specifications for the 5500A Calibrator. The specifications are valid after allowing a warm-up period of 30 minutes, or twice the time the 5500A has been turned off. For example, if the 5500A has been turned off for 5 minutes, the warm-up period is 10 minutes.

• Page 30: General Specifications

  The 5500A specifications include stability, temperature coefficient, linearity, line and load regulation, and the traceability of the external standards used for calibration. You do not need to add anything to determine the total specification of the 5500A for the temperature range indicated.

• Page 31: Dc Voltage Specifications

  Introduction and Specifications General Specifications 1-16. DC Voltage Specifications Absolute Uncertainty, tcal ± 5 C Stability Maximum Resolution ± (% of output + V) 24 hours, ± 1 C Range Burden 90 days 1 year ± (ppm output + V) 0 to 329.9999 mV 0.005 0.006…

• Page 32: Dc Current Specifications

  5500A Operator Manual 1-17. DC Current Specifications Absolute Uncertainty, Maximum tcal ± 5 C Compliance Range Resolution Inductive ± (% of output + A) Voltage Load 90 days 1 year 0 to 3.29999 mA 0.010 0.05 0.013 0.05 4.5 V 0.01 A…

• Page 33: Resistance Specifications

  2.5 nA to 0.06 A Continuously variable from 0 to 330 M . Applies for COMP OFF (to the 5500A Calibrator front panel NORMAL terminals) and 2-wire and 4-wire compensation. The floor adder is improved to 0.006 (0 to 10.99 range) and 0.010…

• Page 34: Ac Voltage (Sine Wave) Specifications

  5500A Operator Manual 1-19. AC Voltage (Sine Wave) Specifications Absolute Uncertainty, tcal ± 5 C ± (% of output + V) Range Frequency Resolution Burden 90 days 1 year 10 to 45 Hz 0.26 0.35 45 Hz to 10 kHz 0.11…

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  Introduction and Specifications General Specifications AC Voltage (Sine Wave) Specifications (cont.) Absolute Uncertainty, tcal ± 5 C Maximum ± (% of output + V) Range Frequency Resolution Burden 90 days 1 year 5725A Amplifier 45 Hz to 1 kHz 0.04 80 mV 0.05 80 mV…
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  5500A Operator Manual AC Voltage (Sine Wave) Specifications (cont.) Maximum Distortion and Noise 10 Hz to 5 MHz Bandwidth Range Frequency ± (% output + V) 10 to 45 Hz 0.15 + 90 45 Hz to 10 kHz 0.035 + 90 10 to 20 kHz 0.06 + 90…

• Page 37: Ac Current (Sine Wave) Specifications

  Introduction and Specifications General Specifications 1-20. AC Current (Sine Wave) Specifications Absolute Uncertainty, tcal ± 5 C Compliance ± (% of output + A) Range Frequency Resolution Inductive Voltage Load 90 days 1 year 10 to 20 Hz 0.19 0.15 0.25 0.15 20 to 45 Hz…

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  5500A Operator Manual AC Current (Sine Wave) Specifications (cont.) Absolute Uncertainty, tcal ± 5 C Compliance Inductive ± (% of output + A) Range Frequency Resolution Voltage Load 90 days 1 year 5725A Amplifier 45 Hz to 1 kHz 0.08 1.5 to 11 A…

• Page 39: Capacitance Specifications

  Introduction and Specifications General Specifications 1-21. Capacitance Specifications Absolute Uncertainty, tcal ± 5 C Frequency ± (% of output + nF) Range Resolution Typical for <1 % 90 days 1 year Allowed Error 0.33 to 0.4999 nF 0.38 0.01 0.01 0.1 pF 50 to 1000 Hz 10 kHz…

• Page 40: Temperature Calibration (Thermocouple) Specifications

  5500A Operator Manual 1-22. Temperature Calibration (Thermocouple) Specifications Absolute Uncertainty Absolute Uncertainty Source/Measure, Source/Measure, tcal ± 5 C tcal ± 5 C Range ( C) Range ( C) Type Type ± ( C) ± ( C) 90 days 1 year…

• Page 41: Temperature Calibration (Rtd) Specifications

  0.13 400 to 600 0.12 0.14 600 to 630 0.14 0.16 Resolution is 0.003 C. Applies for COMP OFF (to the 5500A Calibrator front panel NORMAL terminals) and 2-wire and 4-wire compensation. Based on MINCO Application Aid No. 18. 1-21…

• Page 42: Dc Power Specification Summary

  5500A Operator Manual 1-24. DC Power Specification Summary Absolute Uncertainty, tcal ± 5 C, ± (% of Watts output) 5500A Calibrator Current Range Voltage Range 3.3 to 8.999 mA 9 to 32.999 mA 33 to 89.99 mA 90 to 329.99 mA…

• Page 43: Power And Dual Output Limit Specifications

  Introduction and Specifications General Specifications 1-26. Power and Dual Output Limit Specifications Voltages Voltages Power Factor Frequency Currents (NORMAL) (AUX) (PF) 0 to ± 1020 V 0 to ± 11 A 0 to ± 3.3 V 10 to 45 Hz 33 mV to 32.9999 V 3.3 mA to 2.19999 A 10 mV to 3.3 V…

• Page 44: Phase Specifications

  5500A Operator Manual 1-27. Phase Specifications 1-Year Absolute Uncertainty, tcal ± 5 C, ( Degrees) 10 to 65 Hz 65 to 500 Hz 500 Hz to 1 kHz 1 to 5 kHz 5 to 10 kHz 0.15 For 33 to 1000 V output, burden current <6 mA. For 6 to 20 mA burden current (33 to 330 V), the phase uncertainty is 0.4 degree.

• Page 45: Calculating Power Uncertainty

  Introduction and Specifications General Specifications 1-28. Calculating Power Uncertainty Overall uncertainty for power output in Watts (or VARs) is based on the root sum square (rss) of the individual uncertainties in percent for the selected voltage, current, and power factor parameters: Watts uncertainty power voltage…

• Page 46: Additional Specifications

  The following paragraphs provide additional specifications for the 5500A Calibrator ac voltage and ac current functions. These specifications are valid after allowing a warm-up period of 30 minutes, or twice the time the 5500A has been turned off. All extended range specifications are based on performing the internal zero-cal function at weekly intervals, or when the ambient temperature changes by more than 5 C.

• Page 47: Ac Voltage (Sine Wave) Extended Bandwidth Specifications

  Introduction and Specifications Additional Specifications 1-32. AC Voltage (Sine Wave) Extended Bandwidth Specifications 1-Year Absolute Uncertainty, tcal ± 5 C, Range Frequency Maximum Voltage Resolution ± (% of output + % of range) % Output % Range Normal Channel (Single Output Mode) 1.0 to 33 mV Two digits, e.g., 25 mV 34 to 330 mV…

• Page 48: Ac Voltage (Non-Sine Wave) Specifications

  5500A Operator Manual 1-33. AC Voltage (Non-Sine Wave) Specifications Triangle Wave & 1-Year Absolute Uncertainty, Truncated Sine tcal ± 5 C, Maximum Frequency Range ± (% of output + % of range) Voltage Resolution % Output % Range Normal Channel (Single Output Mode) 2.9 to 92.999 mV…

• Page 49: Ac Voltage, Dc Offset Specifications

  Introduction and Specifications Additional Specifications 1-34. AC Voltage, DC Offset Specifications 1-Year Absolute Offset Range Max Peak Offset Range Uncertainty, tcal ± 5 C (Normal Channel) Signal ± (% Output (dc) + V) Sine Waves (rms) 3.3 to 32.999 mV 0 to 50 mV 80 mV 0.1 + 33…

• Page 50: Ac Current (Non-Sinewave) Specifications

  5500A Operator Manual 1-38. AC Current (Non-Sinewave) Specifications 1-Year Absolute Uncertainty, Trianglewave & Maximum tcal + 5 C, Truncated Sinewave Current Frequency + (% of output + % of range) Ranges %Output %Range Resolution 0.01 to 10 Hz Two digits, e.g., 75 mA 10 to 45 Hz 0.25…

• Page 51: Ac Current (Non-Sinewave) Specifications (Cont)

  Introduction and Specifications Additional Specifications 1-39. AC Current (Non-Sine Wave) Specifications (cont) 1-Year Absolute Uncertainty, Maximum tcal + 5 C, Squarewave Current Frequency + (% of output + % of range) Ranges %Output %Range Resolution 0.01 to 10 Hz Two digits, e.g., 50 mA 10 to 45 Hz 0.25 2.9 to 65.999 mA…

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  5500A Operator Manual 1-32…

• Page 53: Preparing For Operation

  Chapter 2 Preparing for Operation Contents Page 2-1. Introduction………………. 2-3 2-2. Unpacking and Inspection …………..2-3 2-3. Replacing The Fuse …………….2-3 2-4. Selecting Line Voltage …………….. 2-4 2-5. Connecting To Line Power …………..2-4 2-6. Service Information …………….2-6 2-7.

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  5500A Operator Manual…

• Page 55: Introduction

  2-1. Introduction This chapter provides instructions for unpacking and installing the 5500A, selecting the line voltage, replacing the fuse, and connecting to line power. Instructions for cable connections other than line power can be found in the following chapters: UUT (Unit Under Test) connections: Chapter 4, “Front Panel Operation”…

• Page 56: Selecting Line Voltage

  You can operate the 5500A Calibrator from one of four line voltage settings: 100 V, 120 V, 200 V, and 240 V (47 to 63 Hz). To check the line voltage setting, note the voltage setting visible through the window in the power line fuse compartment cover (Figure 2-1).

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  Preparing for Operation Connecting To Line Power LINE VOLTAGE INDICATOR CHANGING LINE FUSE CHANGING LINE VOLTAGE F2-01.eps Figure 2-1. Accessing the Fuse and Selecting Line Voltage…

• Page 58: Service Information

  Figure 2-2. Line Power Cord Types Available from Fluke 2-6. Service Information Each Model 5500A Calibrator is warranted to the original purchaser for a period of 1 year beginning on the date received. The warranty is located at the front of this manual.

• Page 59: Placement And Rack Mounting

  The 5500A provides an interface connection for the Fluke 5725A Amplifier. You designate whether the 5500A or 5725A is the preferred source of current and voltage in a calibrator setup menu (see Chapter 4, “Front Panel Operation”). A single connection cable provides the complete link for analog and digital control signals.

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  5500A Operator Manual…

• Page 61: Introduction

  Chapter 3 Features Contents Page 3-1. Introduction………………. 3-3 3-2. Front Panel Features …………….3-3 3-3. Rear Panel Features …………….3-3 3-4. Softkey Menu Trees…………….3-3…

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  5500A Operator Manual…

• Page 63: Introduction

  Introduction 3-1. Introduction This chapter is a reference for the functions and locations of the 5500A Calibrator’s front and rear panel features. Please read this information before operating the calibrator. Front panel operating instructions for the calibrator are provided in Chapter 4, “Front Panel Operation”;…

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  Output values (or potential output values if in standby) are displayed using up to seven digits plus a polarity sign. Output frequencies (or potential output frequencies if the 5500A is in standby) are displayed using four digits. Calibrator status is indicated by displaying the…
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  An overload condition is detected. The OPR (Operate) key places the 5500A in the operate mode. The operate mode is indicated by “OPR” in the lower left corner of the output display and the lit indicator on the OPR key.
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  The SETUP (Setup Menu) key puts the 5500A in the setup mode, displaying the setup menu in the control display. Setup options can be selected using the softkeys under the control display.
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  This key sets the 5500A to standby if this change is from below 33 V. In the SCOPE mode, the MULT key changes the output to the next higher range.
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  The ENTER (Enter Value) key loads a newly entered output value shown on the Control Display into the 5500A, which appears on the Output Display. The new value can come from the numeric keypad. If you press ENTER without identifying the units for the entry, in most cases the 5500A keeps the units that were last used.
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  Features Softkey Menu Trees The +/- (Polarity) key changes the polarity of the output for dc voltage or dc current functions. Press the +/- key then ENTER to toggle the output polarity. The TRIG OUT (Trigger Output) BNC connector is used to trigger the oscilloscope during oscilloscope calibration.

• Page 70: Rear Panel Features

  The SERIAL 2 TO UUT connector is used for transmitting and receiving RS-232 serial data between the 5500A and an RS-232 port on a Unit Under Test (UUT). Chapter 6, “Remote Commands” describes how to use the RS-232 serial interface for UUT communications.

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  The CHASSIS GROUND binding post is internally grounded to the chassis. If the 5500A is the location of the ground reference point in a system, this binding post can be used for connecting other instruments to earth ground.
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  5500A Operator Manual SETUP Front Panel Key AK AL F3-03.eps Figure 3-3. SETUP Softkey Menu Tree 3-12…
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  Features Softkey Menu Trees to X to G to B SHOW SPECS is an online summary of the programmed output specifications. to AG to F to C If self test does not pass, error codes are displayed. (See chapter 7, «Maintenance») to E to D SERIAL # displays the serial number of the instrument.
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  5500A Operator Manual Actual revision numbers replace 1.0 for each of the above. The 5725 report is for the 5725A Amplifier CPU version, or if no 5725A is connected. Format NV (non-volatile) Memory should be used with caution. Changes are non-reversible. The softkeys function only when the rear-panel CALIBRATION switch is set to ENABLE, except for the softkey SETUP, which is not dependent on the CALIBRATION switch position.
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  Features Softkey Menu Trees STALL refers to the method of controlling data flow: software control (xon/off), hardware control (rts/cts) or none. Factory defaults are shown underlined. (Future) to L STALL refers to the method of controlling data flow: software control (xon/off), hardware control (rts/cts) or none.
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  5500A Operator Manual to M REMOTE I/F (Interface) has selections term (terminal) (factory default) and comp (computer). EOL (End of Line character) is either Carriage Return/Line Feed (CRLF), CR (Carriage Return) or LF (Line Feed). Factory defaults are shown underlined.
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  Features Softkey Menu Trees GPIB (General Purpose Interface Bus) selects the port address when using the IEEE-488 bus. The factory default is 4. to R to Q DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS and DISPLAY CONTRAST apply to both the Output Display and Control Display.
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  Select your temperature output defaults for the RTD type (factory default pt385) and TC Thermocouple) type (factory default K). When an 5725A Amplifier is connected, you may select either the 5500A Calibrator or 5725A amplifier for sourcing when each can supply the output.
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  SHOW SPECS is an online summary of the programmed output specifications. to AC to AA Select the desired CAL (Calibration) feature: CAL to calibrate the 5500A (see the Service Manual); CAL DATES to review when the 5500A Calibrator was last calibrated; CAL REPORTS to printout the calibration data.
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  ZERO zeros the 5500A Calibrator. OHMS ZERO zeros the ohms portion of the 5500A Calibrator; ERR ACT (Error Action) set backup, abort, or cont (continue). to AF GO ON and ABORT softkeys are used in the 5500A Calibrator calibration procedure. See the Service Manual for more information. F3-04h.eps Figure 3-4.
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  Features Softkey Menu Trees (Only if scope option installed) to AF to AH to AH to AJ to AK to AL F3-04i.eps Figure 3-4. SETUP Softkey Menu Displays (cont) 3-21…

• Page 82: Factory Default Settings For The Setup Menus

  5500A Operator Manual Table 3-3. Factory Default Settings for the SETUP Menus Features Temperature Standard its-90 Display Contrast* level 7,7 Host Connection gpib (IEEE-488) Display Brightness* level 1,0 GPIB Port Address RTD Power Up pt385 Default Type Serial Ports Thermocouple Power…

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  REF SRC is the reference temperature, the internal 5500A Calibrator reference (intrnl) or an external reference (extrnl) (factory default is intrnl); UNITS selects ˚C or ˚F; OpenTCD selects the open thermocouple detector feature (default on).
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  5500A Operator Manual Enter the value of the temperature offset, -500 to +500 degrees. This value is applied to the actual measurement to either reduce (-) or add (+) to the adjusted value. The factory default is 0. Figure 3-6. MEAS TC Softkey Menu Displays (cont)
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  Chapter 4 Front Panel Operation Contents Page 4-1. Introduction………………. 4-3 4-2. Turning on the Calibrator …………..4-3 4-3. Warming up the Calibrator …………..4-4 4-4. Using the Softkeys …………….4-4 4-5. Using the Setup Menu …………….4-4 4-6. Using the Instrument Setup Menu………… 4-5 4-7.
• Page 86
  Testing Watts, VA, VAR Performance……..4-58 4-60. Testing Harmonics Volts Performance ……..4-60 4-61. Testing Harmonics Amps Performance ……..4-61 4-62. Calibrating a Fluke 51 Thermometer ……….4-61 4-63. Testing the Thermometer …………. 4-62 4-64. Calibrating the Thermometer …………4-63…

• Page 87: Turning On The Calibrator

  Refer to “Selecting Line Voltage” in Chapter 2 to check the line voltage setting. When the 5500A Calibrator is powered, the initial display is “Starting Up…” (see below) and it completes a self-test routine. If a self-test fails, the Control Display identifies an error code.

• Page 88: Warming Up The Calibrator

  Operator Manual 4-3. Warming up the Calibrator When you turn on the 5500A, allow a warm-up period of at least 30 minutes for the internal components to stabilize. This ensures that the calibrator meets or exceeds the specifications listed in Chapter 1.

• Page 89: Using The Instrument Setup Menu

  Selecting an External Amplifier When the 5500A Calibrator is operated in conjunction with the 5725A Amplifier, you must select the 5500A or the 5725A as the preferred source of the output signals. The SOURCE PREFRENCE (Source Preference) selection is applicable only whenever the 5500A or the 5725A can produce the output, or overlap capability.

• Page 90: Utility Functions Menu

  Calibrators. They are not the calibration constants obtained when the 5500A was calibrated by the factory before shipment. The softkeys are: ALL Replaces the entire contents of the EEPROM with factory defaults. This would be used by service personnel after replacing the EEPROM, for example.

• Page 91: Resetting The Calibrator

  To meet the specifications in Chapter 1, zeroing is required every seven days, or when the 5500A Calibrator ambient temperature changes by more than 5ºC. Zeroing is particularly important when your calibration workload has 1 m and 1 mV resolution, and when there are significant temperature changes in the 5500A Calibrator work environment.

• Page 92: Using The Operate And Standby Modes

  5. Press the CAL softkey, opening the calibration information menu (below). 6. Press the CAL softkey, opening the calibration activity menu (below). 7. Press the ZERO softkey to totally zero the 5500A Calibrator; press the OHMS ZERO softkey to zero only the ohms function. After the zeroing routine is complete (several minutes), press the key to reset the calibrator.

• Page 93: Connecting The Calibrator To A Uut

  (thermal emfs), use connectors and conductors made of copper or materials that generate small thermal emfs when joined to copper. Avoid using nickel-plated connectors. Optimum results can be obtained by using Fluke Model 5440A-7002 Low Thermal EMF Test Leads, which are constructed of well-insulated…

• Page 94: When To Use Earth

  UUT is battery operated and completely isolated from earth ground. There must, however, be a safety ground for the 5500A. See “Connecting to Line Power” in Chapter 2. When enabled by the sourced output, a softkey LOs appears, which allows you to tie or open an internal connection between the NORMAL LO terminal and AUX LO terminal.

• Page 95: Cable Connection Instructions

  3. For capacitance outputs, null out stray capacitance by connecting the test leads to the UUT, routing them (but not connecting) to the 5500A Calibrator on a non- conductive surface. Null out the reading on the UUT using “rel,” “offset,” or “null,”…

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  5500A Operator Manual 5500A CALIBRATOR SENSE INPUT 4-WIRE SCOPE NORMAL AUX 200V PK -SENSE, AUX V 1000V TRIG 1V PK 20V PK 20V PK SENSE SOURCE 5500A SOURCE SENSE f4-01.eps Figure 4-1. UUT Connection: Resistance (Four-Wire Compensation) 5500A CALIBRATOR TRUE RMS MULTIMETER…
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  Front Panel Operation Connecting the Calibrator to a UUT 5500A CALIBRATOR TRUE RMS MULTIMETER MIN MAX RANGE HOLD PEAK MIN MAX NORMAL AUX SCOPE 200V PK -SENSE, AUX V 1000V TRIG 1V PK COM V mA A 20V PK 20V PK 5500A f4-03.eps…
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  5500A Operator Manual 5500A CALIBRATOR TRUE RMS MULTIMETER MIN MAX RANGE HOLD PEAK MIN MAX SCOPE NORMAL AUX 200V PK -SENSE, AUX V 1000V TRIG COM V 1V PK 20V PK mA A 20V PK f4-05.eps Figure 4-5. UUT Connection: Capacitance (Two-Wire Compensation)
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  Front Panel Operation Connecting the Calibrator to a UUT 5500A CALIBRATOR TRUE RMS MULTIMETER MIN MAX RANGE HOLD PEAK MIN MAX NORMAL AUX SCOPE 200V PK -SENSE, AUX V 1000V TRIG 1V PK mA A 20V PK 20V PK f4-07.eps Figure 4-7.

• Page 100: Rms Versus Peak-To-Peak Waveforms

  Figure 4-10. UUT Connection: Temperature (Thermocouple) 4-18. Rms Versus Peak-to-Peak Waveforms The 5500A Calibrator ranges for ac functions are specified in rms (root-mean-square; the effective value of the waveform). For example, 1.0 — 32.999 mV, 33 — 329.999 mV, 0.33 — 3.29999 V and so forth. The sinewave outputs are in rms, while the trianglewave, squarewave, and truncated sinewave outputs are in peak-to-peak.

• Page 101: Auto Range Versus Locked Range

  Front Panel Operation Auto Range Versus Locked Range 4-19. Auto Range Versus Locked Range A softkey is provided to toggle between the ranging method auto or locked. This feature is available only for single-output dc volts and dc current outputs. When auto is selected (the default setting), the calibrator automatically selects the range that provides the best output resolution.

• Page 102: Setting Dc Voltage Output

  Boost operation (using an auxiliary amplifier) 4-21. Setting DC Voltage Output Complete the following procedure to set a dc voltage output at the 5500A front panel NORMAL terminals. If you make an entry error, press to clear the display, then reenter the value.

• Page 103: Setting Ac Voltage Output

  For example, for a voltage output of 2.44949, the equivalent dBm power output is: 20 log(2.44949/0.774597) = 20 log(3.162278) = 10 dBm Complete the following procedure to set an ac voltage output at the 5500A front panel NORMAL terminals. If you make an entry error, press to clear the display, then reenter the value.

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  5500A Operator Manual Note At voltage outputs of 100 volts and above (nominal), you may notice a slight high-pitched sound. This is normal. 5. Press a multiplier key, if necessary. For example, press 6. Output in volts Press Output in dBm Press 7.

• Page 105: Setting Dc Current Output

  4-23. Setting DC Current Output Complete the following procedure to set a dc current output at the 5500A front panel AUX terminals (or 5725A Amplifier BOOST terminals if a 5725A is connected). If you make an entry error, press to clear the display, then reenter the value.

• Page 106: Setting Ac Current Output

  4-24. Setting AC Current Output Complete the following procedure to set an ac current output at the 5500A front panel AUX terminals (or 5725A Amplifier BOOST terminals if a 5725A is connected). If you make an entry error, press to clear the display, then reenter the value.

• Page 107
  5500A configuration: OUTPUT and WAVE. OUTPUT (Output Location) Selects the current output terminals between the 5500A Calibrator (aux) and 5725A Amplifier (boost). If a 5725A Amplifier is not connected, the OUTPUT softkey label will not appear in the display.

• Page 108: Setting Dc Power Output

  Note Tie the terminals NORMAL LO and AUX LO together at the UUT or at the 5500A, via the “LO”s softkey selection “tied.” The calibrator produces a dc power output by sourcing a dc voltage on the NORMAL outputs and a dc current on the AUX outputs. Complete the following procedure to set a dc power output.

• Page 109: Setting Ac Power Output

  “LO”s (Low Potential Output Terminals) The front panel NORMAL LO and AUX LO terminals must be tied together either at the UUT or at the 5500A. When the front panel NORMAL LO and AUX LO terminals are tied at the UUT, select “open”…

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  UUT insulation. 1. Press to clear any output from the 5500A. 2. Connect the UUT as described earlier in this chapter under “Connecting the Calibrator to a UUT.” (Adapt the voltage and current connections to suit your application.)
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  Front Panel Operation Setting the Output 13. The Control Display now shows your entries. For example, 123.456 mV and 234.567 mA at 1.1234 kHz (below). 14. Press . The calibrator clears your entry from the Control Display and copies it into the Output Display (below is typical). 15.

• Page 112: Setting A Dual Dc Voltage Output

  5500A Operator Manual I OUT (Current Output) Selects the current output between the 5500A Amplifier (aux) and 5725A Amplifier (boost). If a 5725A Amplifier is not connected, AUX will be in all capital letters and the softkey will have no function.

• Page 113
  “LO”s (Low Potential Output Terminals) The front panel NORMAL LO and AUX LO terminals must be tied together either at the UUT or at the 5500A. When the front panel NORMAL LO and AUX LO terminals are tied at the UUT, select “open”…

• Page 114: Setting A Dual Ac Voltage Output

  Note Tie the terminals NORMAL LO and AUX LO together at the UUT or at the 5500A, via the “LO”s softkey selection “tied.” The calibrator produces a dual ac voltage output by sourcing one ac voltage on the NORMAL outputs and a second on the AUX terminals. See “Setting AC Voltage Output”…

• Page 115
  Front Panel Operation Setting the Output 12. Press the numeric keys and decimal point key to enter the desired frequency output (maximum five numeric keys). Press a multiplier key, if necessary. For example, press the kilo multiplier key . Then press the key.

• Page 116: Setting Resistance Output

  AUX LO terminals must be tied together either at the UUT or at the 5500A. When the front panel NORMAL LO and AUX LO terminals are tied at the UUT, select “open” with the “LO”s softkey. If the NORMAL LO and AUX LO terminals are not tied at the UUT, select “tied”…

• Page 117: Setting Capacitance Output

  Note Since this is a synthesized output, be sure the terminal connections from the 5500A to the UUT are LO to LO and HI to HI. 3. Set the UUT to measure capacitance on the desired range. 4. Press the numeric keys and decimal point key to enter the desired capacitance output (maximum five numeric keys).

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  COMP (Compensation) Applies 4-wire compensation, 2-wire compensation or turns compensation off. Compensation refers to methods of connecting the 5500A to the UUT to cancel out test lead resistance (NOT capacitance). Compensation is available for capacitances of 110 nf and above. This softkey will not function below 110 nf.

• Page 119: Setting Temperature Simulation (Thermocouple)

  Temperature Standard (its-90), see “Using the Instrument Setup Menu.” Complete the following procedure to set a simulated thermocouple temperature output at the 5500A front panel TC connector. If you make an entry error, press to clear the display, then reenter the value.

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  5500A Operator Manual Note The entered temperature will be cleared to 0 C (32 F) if you change between tc and rtd, or change the type of thermocouple (except for a B-type thermocouple, which clears to 600 C). If this should occur, select OUTPUT tc, the desired thermocouple TYPE, and then reenter the temperature.

• Page 121: Setting Temperature Simulation (Rtd)

  TYPE (Thermocouple Type) Selects the thermocouple type emulated by the 5500A Calibrator. The default is K. (The 10 V/ C setting is used as an accurate output voltage source for customer-supplied linearizations.) OUTPUT (Temperature Output Device) Selects the temperature device: thermocouple (tc) or resistance temperature detector (rtd).

• Page 122
  (tc) or resistance temperature detector (rtd). Select rtd. COMP (Compensation) Applies 4-wire compensation, 2-wire compensation or turns compensation off. Compensation refers to methods of connecting the 5500A to the UUT to cancel out test lead resistance. See “Four-wire versus Two-wire Connections”…

• Page 123: Measuring Thermocouple Temperatures

  TC input. If you make an entry error, press to clear the display, then reenter. 1. Press to clear any output from the 5500A. 2. Connect the thermocouple to the front panel TC connector. Note Use thermocouple wire and miniconnectors that match the type of thermocouple.

• Page 124: Waveform Types

  Select intrnl when the selected thermocouple has alloy wires and you are using the isothermal block internal to the 5500A Calibrator. Select extrnl when using an external isothermal block, and when the selected thermocouple has copper wires. Press the REF softkey to enter the value of the external temperature reference.

• Page 125: Sinewave

  Front Panel Operation Waveform Types 4-35. Sinewave When the wave selection is sine, a sinewave current or voltage signal is present on the calibrator outputs (Figure 4-11). The variables for the sinewave are amplitude, frequency, and dc offset voltage. Peak RMS (70.7% of Peak) Period Figure 4-11.

• Page 126: Truncated Sinewave

  5500A Operator Manual Period Peak to Peak Increase Duty Cycle Decrease Duty Cycle Figure 4-13. Squarewave and Duty Cycle 4-38. Truncated Sinewave When the wave selection is truncs, a truncated sinewave current or voltage signal is present on the calibrator outputs (Figure 4-14). The variables for the truncated sinewave are amplitude and frequency.

• Page 127: Adjusting The Phase

  Front Panel Operation Adjusting the Phase 3. Press the softkey FUNDMTL to select the 5500A Calibrator front panel terminals for the fundamental output, either NORMAL or AUX. If sourcing an output on the 5725A Amplifier, the choices are NORMAL or BOOST, where boost is the 5725A Amplifier terminals.

• Page 128: Entering A Phase Angle

  5500A Operator Manual The softkey PHASE is available after pressing the WAVE MENUS softkey that appears when outputting dual ac voltages or ac power (shown below for ac power output). When one output is a harmonic of the other, the phase shift is based on the phase angle or power factor (cosine) of the harmonic signal.

• Page 129: Entering A Power Factor

  Front Panel Operation Adjusting the Phase 3. Press the numeric keys and decimal point key to enter the desired phase angle (maximum five numeric keys). For example, 123.45. 4. Press to select leading (+) or lagging (-) phase shift (default is +). 5.

• Page 130: Entering A Dc Offset

  5500A Operator Manual 4-43. Entering a DC Offset When the calibrator single output is an ac voltage of sinewaves, trianglewaves, squarewaves or truncated sinewaves, you can apply a +dc offset. When applying an offset to squarewave outputs, the duty cycle must be 50.00% (default). The offset…

• Page 131: Using The 5725A Amplifier

  CURRENT OUTPUT terminals. You can also redirect 5500A current to the 5725A output terminals; 0 — 2.2 A dc, and 300 A — 2.2 A ac. The Output Display on the 5500A always shows the actual output of the amplifier, not the excitation output of the 5500A.

• Page 132: 5725A Amplifier Output

  5500A Operator Manual Selecting a 5725A Amplifier boost voltage between 100 — 1000 V (within the 5500A Calibrator frequency capabilities: Enter the desired voltage. Verify source preference is 5725. Verify the annunciator is on. The boost voltage appears on the 5500A front panel NORMAL terminals.

• Page 133: Editing And Error Output Settings

  You can have the 5725A source a dc current below 1.5 A to take advantage of the amplifier’s higher compliance voltage. To do so, press the RANGE softkey to lock onto the 11 A range when the 5500A is set for over 2.2 A, or set the lower current and press to turn on the amplifier.

• Page 134: Displaying The Output Error

  -10.00030, the error is -30 ppm. 4-49. Using Multiply and Divide The 5500A output value (or reference value if you have edited the output) can be multiplied by a factor of 10 by pressing the key. Similarly, the output value (or reference value if you have edited the output) can be divided a factor of 10 by pressing key.

• Page 135: Setting Voltage And Current Limits

  4-51. Setting Voltage and Current Limits To set voltage and current entry limits, proceed as follows: 1. Press to clear any output from the 5500A. 2. Press . Press the softkey INSTMT SETUP to open the setup submenus. 3. Press the softkey OUTPUT SETUP to open the output setup submenus.

• Page 136: Sample Applications

  80 Series calibration. Thermal emf errors that the Low-Thermal cables are designed to reduce are not significant when calibrating a 3-1/2 digit meter. The cables from the 5500A/LEADS set (PN 109949) are appropriate for the Fluke 80 Series. The cables support the following measurements:…

• Page 137: Testing The Meter

  Dangerous voltages may be present on the leads and connectors. 3. Verify that the calibrator is in standby and connect the DMM as shown in Figure 4-15. 5500A CALIBRATOR TRUE RMS MULTIMETER MIN MAX…

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  5500A Operator Manual 5. Test the ac voltage function: Press on the calibrator and set the DMM function switch to Set the output of the calibrator to 350 mV at 60 Hz. and press . Verify the errors are within specifications.
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  11. Test the ac and dc current function: a. Press on the calibrator and set the DMM function switch to b. Verify that the calibrator is in standby and connect the DMM as shown in Figure 4-16. 5500A CALIBRATOR TRUE RMS MULTIMETER MIN MAX RANGE…
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  5500A Operator Manual c. Set the calibrator to 35.0 mA and press d. Use the output adjustment controls to adjust the calibrator output for a reading of +35.00 mA on the DMM. Verify that the error shown on the control display is within specification.

• Page 141: Calibrating The Meter

  Sample Applications 12. Test the High current function. a. Press on the calibrator. b. Verify that the calibrator is in standby and connect the DMM as shown in Figure 4-17. 5500A CALIBRATOR TRUE RMS MULTIMETER MIN MAX RANGE HOLD PEAK MIN MAX…

• Page 142: Testing A Model 41 Power Harmonics Analyzer

  Power and Harmonics features. The procedure for testing these two functions of the Tester are included here to demonstrate the operation of the dual voltage function of the Fluke 5500A.

• Page 143: Watts Performance, Text Screen

  1.40 V 1. Connect the calibrator to the Model 41 as shown in Figure 4-18. Note Voltage is connected to the Model 41 amps channel to simulate current clamp operation (1 mV = 1 A). 5500A CALIBRATOR POWER HARMONICS ® ANALYZER…

• Page 144: Testing Harmonics Volts Performance

  Table 4-5. (Note: The Tester will read a positive phase when the 5500A output is a negative phase because, on the 5500A, the polarity of the phase is always relative to the NORMAL channel output.) 10.

• Page 145: Testing Harmonics Amps Performance

  21.9 4-62. Calibrating a Fluke 51 Thermometer The Fluke 51 Thermometer measures temperature using a type J or K thermocouple. The calibrator simulates both thermocouples, simplifying testing and calibration. The following demonstrates how the calibrator is used to calibrate this thermometer.

• Page 146: Testing The Thermometer

  5 C (73 F 9 F). 1. Connect the Fluke 51 Thermometer to the calibrator using the appropriate connection cable (Figure 4-19). The connection cable and miniconnector material must match the thermocouple type. For example, if testing a K thermocouple, the cable and miniconnector are for a K thermocouple.

• Page 147: Calibrating The Thermometer

  K-type thermocouple wire changes to J-type thermocouple wire. 4-64. Calibrating the Thermometer The following procedure refers to the Fluke 51 as the Unit Under Test (UUT). Use copper hookup wire for all connections, except for steps 17 to 20. Caution…

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  UUT into the Reference Junction Sensor calibration mode, and the VIEW maneuver turns off a filter so that the reading settled immediately. 18. Using a K thermocouple bead (supplied with the 5500A/LEADS test lead kit) and the 5500A Calibrator MEAS TC mode (press…
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  Chapter 5 Remote Operation Contents Page 5-1. Introduction………………. 5-4 5-2. Setting up the IEEE-488 Port for Remote Control ……. 5-4 5-3. IEEE-488 Port Setup Procedure …………5-7 5-4. Testing the IEEE-488 Port…………..5-8 5-5. Setting up the RS-232 Host Port for Remote Control ……5-10 5-6.
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  Terminators ……………… 5-33 5-40. Incoming Character Processing………… 5-33 5-41. Response Message Syntax …………5-34 5-42. Checking 5500A Status ……………. 5-35 5-43. Serial Poll Status Byte (STB)…………5-35 5-44. Service Request (SRQ) Line …………5-37 5-45. Service Request Enable Register (SRE) ……..5-37 5-46.

• Page 151: Remote Operation

  Remote Operation Introduction Warning The 5500A Calibrator can produce voltages up to 1000 V rms and must be programmed with caution to prevent hazardous voltages from being produced without sufficient warning to the operator. Programs should be written carefully and tested extensively to ensure safe operation of the 5500A Calibrator.

• Page 152: Introduction

  SERIAL 2 TO UUT serial port acts as a pass-through port, passing commands from the PC to UUT via the 5500A Calibrator. You can write your own computer programs using the command set, or operate the PC as a terminal and enter individual commands, or you can purchase optional Fluke MET/CAL or 5500/CAL software for RS-232 system operations.

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  IEEE-488 Port IEEE-488 Port 5500A Calibrator Controller System for a UUT without a remote port. 5500A Calibrator Controller System for a UUT with an IEEE-488 remote port. or to 5500A SERIAL 2 RS-232 COM Port TO UUT Port Port 5500A Calibrator Controller System for a UUT with an RS-232 remote port.
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  System for a UUT with an RS-232 port (via PC). SERIAL 2 RS-232 COM Port TO UUT Port Port 5500A Calibrator Controller System for a UUT with an RS-232 remote port (via 5500A). F5-02.eps Figure 5-2. Typical RS-232 Remote Control Connections…

• Page 155: Ieee-488 Port Setup Procedure

  5-3. IEEE-488 Port Setup Procedure Complete the following procedure to set up the 5500A Calibrator for remote operations using the IEEE-488 remote control port. The purpose is to select GPIB as the interface and to select the GPIB address for the interface.

• Page 156: Testing The Ieee-488 Port

  1. Complete the “IEEE-488 Port Setup Procedure” earlier in this chapter to set up the 5500A for GPIB operation. Note the GPIB Address Port (default is 4). 2. Connect the PC and 5500A IEEE-488 ports using a standard IEEE-488 cable. (See Chapter 9, “Accessories,” for IEEE-488 cables available from Fluke.) 3.

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  Remote Operation Setting up the IEEE-488 Port for Remote Control 5. At the prompt, type the following line to activate the IEEE interface card: <ibdev 0 4 0 10 1 0> The second number in this line is the primary address of the calibrator. If the address has been changed from the factory default, change this line accordingly.

• Page 158: Setting Up The Rs-232 Host Port For Remote Control

  Operator Manual 5-5. Setting up the RS-232 Host Port for Remote Control The 5500A Calibrator is fully programmable over an RS-232 link with a PC the rear panel SERIAL 1 FROM HOST port (Figure 5-2). You can enter individual commands…

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  Remote Operation Setting up the RS-232 Host Port for Remote Control 4. Negotiate the softkey selections shown below to select the HOST serial port parameters to match the PC COM parameters. (Individual softkey functions are discussed in Chapter 3, “Features.”) If operating the port with a computer program instead of individual commands from a terminal, select Remote I/F comp.

• Page 160: Testing The Rs-232 Host Port

  5500A for RS-232 Host port operation. Note the RS-232 Host port parameters that you selected in this procedure. 2. Connect the selected COM port on the PC to the 5500A SERIAL 1 FROM HOST port using a standard null-modem RS-232 cable. (See Appendix D for information on RS-232 cables and connectors.)

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  Select COM as required. Click OK. F5-0g.bmp 6. Verify the 5500A Calibrator is powered and in the reset condition. (If in doubt, press key on the 5500A Calibrator front panel.) 7. On the Terminal screen, type the command REMOTE and press <Enter>. Observe the 5500A Calibrator Control Display changes to REMOTE CONTROL (below).

• Page 162: Testing Rs-232 Host Port Operation Using Visual Basic

  5500A for RS-232 Host port operation. Note the RS-232 Host port parameters that you selected in this procedure. 2. Connect the selected COM port on the PC to the 5500A SERIAL 1 FROM HOST port using a standard null-modem RS-232 cable. (See Appendix D for information on RS-232 cables and connectors.)

• Page 163: Setting Up The Rs-232 Uut Port For Remote Control

  5. Observe the 5500A Calibrator Control Display changes to REMOTE CONTROL (below). gl41f.eps 6. Click the Command2 button. Observe the 5500A Calibrator Control Display changes back to the reset condition (below). (The Command3 button is used for RS-232 UUT port testing later in this chapter.) gl42f.eps…

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  5500A Operator Manual 1. Turn the 5500A Calibrator power on. You may operate the calibrator during warmup, but specifications are not guaranteed until warmup is complete. 2. Press the key on the 5500A Calibrator front panel. 3. Negotiate the softkey selections shown below to configure the UUT serial port to match the settings of the UUT RS-232 port.

• Page 165: Testing The Rs-232 Uut Port Via Rs-232 Host Port

  2. Complete “Testing RS-232 Host Port Operation using a Terminal” to set up the 5500A RS-232 Host port to match the parameters of the PC COM port. After Step 9, return to this procedure and continue to Step 3 below.

• Page 166: Testing Rs-232 Uut Port Operation Using Visual Basic

  1. Complete the “RS-232 UUT Port Setup Procedure” earlier in this chapter to set up the 5500A RS-232 UUT port to match the parameters of the UUT RS-232 port. 2. Complete “Testing RS-232 Host Port Operation using Visual Basic” to prepare the 5500A Calibrator RS-232 Host port.

• Page 167: Testing The Rs-232 Uut Port Via Ieee-488 Port

  Win32 Interactive Control utility. 1. Complete the “IEEE-488 Port Setup Procedure” earlier in this chapter to set up the 5500A for GPIB operation. 2. Complete “Testing the IEEE-488 Port” to prepare the Calibrator IEEE-488 port for testing. Before the final step, return to this procedure and continue to Step 3 below.

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  5500A Operator Manual 6. At the prompt, type the following line to activate the IEEE interface card: <ibdev 0 4 0 10 1 0> The second number in this line is the primary address of the calibrator. If the address has been changed from the factory default, change this line accordingly.

• Page 169: Changing Between Remote And Local Operation

  All remote commands are allowed to execute. 5-18. Local with Lockout State Local with lockout is identical to local, except the 5500A Calibrator will go into the remote with lockout state instead of the remote state when it receives a remote command.

• Page 170: Interface Overview

  300 to 9600 baud (selectable), and distances up to 50 feet. The 5500A Calibrator rear panel SERIAL 1 FROM HOST port is configured as DTE (Data Terminal Equipment) while the SERIAL 2 TO UUT is configured as DCE (Data Communications Equipment).

• Page 171: Ieee-488 Interface Overview

  For example, the command REMOTE could be sent as data over the IEEE-488 interface to place the 5500A Calibrator into remote, but it is not because the IEEE Standards call for the remote function to be sent to the device as the uniline message REN. This is also true for several other commands and functions, as shown below, with their equivalent RS-232 emulation.

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  5500A Operator Manual MESSAGE DATA HAND- DESCRIPTION SHAKE MANAGEMENT MESSAGE NAME Addressed Command Group M AC Attention U UC Data Byte M DD B8 B7 B6 B5 B4 B3 B2 B1 Data Accepted U HS Data Valid U HS Device Clear…

• Page 173: Using Commands

  RS-232 Pass-Through Mode The RS-232 pass-through mode is used to pass commands from the PC to a UUT, but via the 5500A Calibrator. This configuration is used when the UUT has an RS-232 port. Commands are sent to the UUT by using the UUT_SEND command, returns use the UUT_RECV? query, and UUT_FLUSH clears the UUT receive buffer in the 5500A Calibrator.

• Page 174: Common Commands

  MTA (My Talk Address). IEEE-488 standards define interface messages. Table 5-4 lists the interface messages that the 5500A Calibrator accepts. Table 5-4 also shows the BASIC statement to generate the interface message. Table 5-5 lists the interface messages that the calibrator sends.

• Page 175
  Trigger a TC measurement and put the reading in the output buffer. Trigger Go To Local Transfer control of the 5500A from one of the remote states to one of the local states. (See Table 5-1) Local Lockout Transfers remote/local control of the 5500A. (See Table 5-1) Interface Clear A control line that sets the interface to a quiescent state.

• Page 176: Compound Commands

  OUT 1 V, 60 Hz OPER where the 5500A Calibrator sources 1 V ac at 60 Hz, and then goes into operate, or they could be combined into a compound command, OUT 1 V, 60 HZ ; OPER using a semi-colon as a separator.

• Page 177: Overlapped Commands

  OUT 1 V, 1 A, 60 HZ ; *WAI You can also use the status commands *OPC and *OPC? to detect completion of overlapped commands. (See “Checking 5500A Status.”) 5-32. Sequential Commands Commands that execute immediately are called sequential commands.

• Page 178: Commands For Ieee-488 Only

  5500A Operator Manual The IEEE-488 and RS-232 interfaces both send commands to the 5500A Calibrator as data, except for those IEEE-488 functions that must be implemented as a message as specified in the IEEE-488 standards. For example, the RS-232 interface uses the command REMOTE to place the 5500A Calibrator in the remote mode.

• Page 179: Command Syntax

  Remote Operation Using Commands 5-36. Command Syntax The following syntax rules apply to all the remote commands. Information about syntax of response messages is also given. 5-37. Parameter Syntax Rules Table 5-8 lists the vocabulary of units accepted in command parameters and used in responses.

• Page 180: Extra Space Or Tab Characters

  5500A Operator Manual General Rules The general rules for parameter usage is as follows: 1. When a command has more than one parameter, the parameters must be separated by commas. For example: OUT 1V, 2A. 2. Numeric parameters may have up 15 significant digits and their exponents can be in the range +/-1.0E+/-20.

• Page 181: Terminators

  PC. This is selectable as Carriage Return (CR), Line Feed (LF) or both CRLF. (See “RS-232 Host Port Setup Procedure” earlier in this chapter.) Commands sent to the 5500A Calibrator must end in either a CR or LF, not both. (See Table 5-9 above.) 5-40.

• Page 182: Response Message Syntax

  Operator Manual 5-41. Response Message Syntax In the command descriptions in Chapter 6, responses from the 5500A Calibrator are described wherever appropriate. In order to know what type of data to read in, refer to the first part of the entry under «Response» in the tables. The response is identified as one of the data types in Table 5-10.

• Page 183: Checking 5500A Status

  5-43. Serial Poll Status Byte (STB) The 5500A Calibrator sends the serial poll status byte (STB) when it responds to a serial poll. This byte is cleared (set to 0) when the power is turned on. The value of this byte at power-on is determined by the value of the service request enable register (SRE), which is saved in nonvolatile memory.

• Page 184
  5500A Operator Manual Instrument Status 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Change Enable Registers & & Write using & ISCE0 (1 to 0 transition) & ISCE1 (0 to 1 transition) & ISCE (1 to 0 AND 0 to 1) &…

• Page 185: Service Request (Srq) Line

  1 and are enabled (1) in the SRE. When RQS is 1, the 5500A asserts the SRQ control line on the IEEE-488 interface. You can do a serial poll to read this bit to see if the 5500A is the source of an SRQ.

• Page 186: Programming The Stb And Sre

  The Event Status Register is a two-byte register in which the higher eight bits are always 0, and the lower eight bits represent various conditions of the 5500A Calibrator. The ESR is cleared (set to 0) when the power is turned on, and every time it is read.

• Page 187: Programming The Esr And Ese

  15 errors that have occurred.) Execution error. An error occurred while the 5500A tried to execute the last command. This could be caused, for example, by a parameter being out of range. (The command ERR? fetches the earliest error in the error queue, which contains error codes for the first 15 errors that have occurred.)

• Page 188: Instrument Status Change Enable Registers

  (Instrument Status 1-0 Change Register) and the ISCR1 (Instrument Status 0-1 Change Register). Each status change register has an associated mask register. Each ISCR is cleared (set to 0) when the 5500A Calibrator is turned on, every time it is read, and at each *CLS (Clear Status) command.

• Page 189
  VBOOST Set to 1 when an auxiliary amplifier is sourcing a voltage. OPER Set to 1 when the 5500A is in operate, 0 when it is in standby. F5-07.eps Figure 5-11. Bit Assignments for the ISR, ISCEs and ISCRs 5-41…

• Page 190: Programming The Isr, Iscr, And Isce

  The controller reads it with a statement such as a BASIC INPUT statement, removing what it reads form the queue. If the queue is empty, the 5500A Calibrator does not respond to the INPUT statement from the controller. The Message Available (MAV) bit in the Serial Poll Status Byte is 1 if there is something in the output queue and 0 if the output queue is empty.

• Page 191: Error Queue

  Commands are processed one at a time as they are received. Some commands require a previous condition be set before the command will be accepted by the 5500A Calibrator. For example, the waveform must be SQUARE before the DUTY command will be accepted.

• Page 192: Writing An Srq And Error Handler

  If you want to use SRQs, first use the *SRE, *ESE, and ISCE commands to enable the desired event. Refer to «Checking 5500A Status» for more information. INIT PORT0 ! IFC the bus…

• Page 193: Verifying A Meter On The Ieee-488 Bus

  5-61. Verifying a Meter on the IEEE-488 Bus This program selects 10 V dc output, verifies that the 5500A Calibrator is set to 10 V, then triggers a Fluke 45 to take a reading. It displays calibrator output, Fluke 45 reading, and the meter error in ppm.

• Page 194: Taking A Thermocouple Measurement

  60 PRINT «OUTPUT SETTLED» 70 END The *WAI command causes the 5500A Calibrator to wait until any prior commands have been completed before continuing on to the next command, and takes no other action. Using *WAI is a convenient way to halt operation until the command or commands preceding it have completed.

• Page 195: Input Buffer Operation

  Remote Program Examples 5-66. Input Buffer Operation As the 5500A Calibrator receives each data byte from the controller, it places the bytes in a portion of memory called the input buffer. The input buffer holds up to 350 data bytes and operates in a first in, first out fashion.

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• Page 197: Remote Commands

  Chapter 6 Remote Commands Contents Page 6-1. Introduction………………. 6-3 6-2. Command Summary by Function …………6-3 6-3. Summary of Commands and Queries ……….. 6-8…

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• Page 199: Introduction

  Returns the UUT error computed by the 5500A after shifting the output with the INCR command. REFOUT? Returns the value of the reference, which is the output values of the 5500A the last time a new reference was established with an OUT, NEWREF, or MULT. External Connection Commands CUR_POST Selects the active binding posts for current output.

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  5500A Operator Manual TC_REF Sets whether the internal temperature sensor or an external reference value is used for Thermocouple (TC) outputs and measurements. TC_REF? Returns the source and value of the temperature being used as a reference for thermocouple simulation and measurement.
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  Activates the 5500A output if it is in standby. OPER? Returns the operate/standby setting. Sets the output of the 5500A and establishes a new reference point for the error mode. OUT? Returns the output amplitudes and frequency of the 5500A.
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  RS-232 Host Port Commands LOCAL Puts the 5500A into the local state. LOCKOUT Puts the 5500A into the lockout state. This command duplicates the IEEE-488 LLO (Local Lockout) message. REMOTE Puts the 5500A into the remote state. This command duplicates the IEEE-488 REN (Remote Enable) message.
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  Command Summary by Function Status Commands ERR? Returns the first error code contained in the 5500A error queue, then removes that error code from the queue. EXPLAIN? Explains an error code. This command returns a string that explains the error code furnished as the parameter.

• Page 204: Summary Of Commands And Queries

  (Boost command) Activate or deactivate a 5725A Amplifier and set the source preference to the 5725A Amplifier or to the 5500A Calibrator. An error is reported if the 5725A Amplifier cannot be turned on or off for the present output.

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  Remote Commands Summary of Commands and Queries CAL_ABORT IEEE-488 RS-232 Sequential Overlapped Coupled (Calibration Abort query) Instruct 5500A to abort calibration procedure after present step. Example: CAL_ABORT CAL_CONST? IEEE-488 RS-232 Sequential Overlapped Coupled (Calibration Constant command/query) Retrieves the value in use of the given calibration constant.
• Page 206
  MAIN is the procedure for the 5500 except for scope and 5725 BOOST is the procedure for the 5725A SCOPE is the procedure for the 5500A scope cal option ZERO is the internal procedure to touch up zero offsets NOT aborts a procedure after the step is underway 2.
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  Remote Commands Summary of Commands and Queries CAL_STATE? IEEE-488 RS-232 Sequential Overlapped Coupled (Calibration State query) Return state of calibration. Response: RON — running a calibration step REF — waiting for a CAL_NEXT with reference (measurement) value INS — instruction available, waiting for a CAL_NEXT NOT — not in a calibration procedure (or at end of one) CAL_STEP? IEEE-488…
• Page 208
  (Current Post command) Select the active 5725A Amplifier or 5500A Calibrator front panel binding posts terminals for current output. This also applies to power outputs. The current post setting is retained until the 5500A Calibrator power is turned off or the 5500A Calibrator button is pressed.
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  LAG term, which determines whether the AUX output leads or lags the NORMAL output. Parameters: <value>,LEAD <value>,LAG Example: DPF .123,LEAD Set the current output on the 5500A Calibrator AUX terminals to lead the voltage output on the NORMAL terminals by 82.93 degrees. (Cosine of 82.93 degrees is 0.123, nominal.) DPF? IEEE-488 RS-232…
• Page 210
  Parameters: OPEN (disconnect front panel LO terminal from chassis ground) TIED (connect front panel LO terminal to chassis ground) Example: EARTH TIED Load TIED to tie the 5500A Calibrator front panel NORMAL LO terminal to earth (the front panel key annunciator is on). EARTH?
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  Overlapped Coupled (Error query) Return the first error code contained in the 5500A Calibrator error queue, then removes that error code from the queue. Following the error code is an explanation of the error code, similar to but sometimes containing more specific information than the EXPLAIN? command.
• Page 212
  5500A Operator Manual ERR_UNIT IEEE-488 RS-232 Sequential Overlapped Coupled (UUT Error Unit Thresh Hold command) Choose how UUT error is shown (this in nonvolatile). Parameter: GT1000 UUT error is displayed in % above 1000 ppm, ppm below GT100 UUT error is displayed in % above 100 ppm, ppm below…
• Page 213
  The memory holds calibration constants and setup parameters. You lose all calibration data permanently. The CALIBRATION switch on the rear panel of the 5500A Calibrator must be set in the ENABLE position or an execution error occurs, except for FORMAT SETUP.
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  TC_MEAS SACV (oscilloscope ac volts function) SDCV (oscilloscope dc volts function) MARKER (oscilloscope marker function) LEVSINE (oscilloscope leveled sine function) EDGE (oscilloscope edge function) Example: FUNC? returns DCV_DCV Return DCV_DCV when the 5500A Calibrator output function dual dc volts. 6-18…
• Page 215
  (sinewaves only). For example, in dual ac voltage, have the frequency of the voltage output on the 5500A Calibrator front panel NORMAL terminals at 60 Hz and the frequency of the voltage output on the AUX terminals at the 7th harmonic (420 Hz).
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  <encoder firmware>+ <inguard firmware>+ <5725A CPU> (* if not attached) Example: *IDN? returns FLUKE,5500A,5248000,1.2+1.0+1.0+* Return Fluke manufacturer, model 5500A, serial number 5248000, main firmware version 1.2, encoder firmware 1.0, inguard firmware 1.0, and 5725A not attached. INCR IEEE-488 RS-232 Sequential…
• Page 217
  Remote Commands Summary of Commands and Queries ISCE? IEEE-488 RS-232 Sequential Overlapped Coupled (Instrument Status Change Enable query) Return the two bytes from the two 16-bit ISCE mask registers (ISCE1 and ISCE0). (See “Instrument Status Change Enable Registers” in Chapter 5 for more information.) Response: <value>…
• Page 218
  5500A Operator Manual ISCE1? IEEE-488 RS-232 Sequential Overlapped Coupled (Instrument Status 1 to 0 Change Enable query) Return the two bytes from the 16-bit ISCE1 register. (See “Instrument Status Change Enable Registers” in Chapter 5 for more information.) Response: <value> (decimal equivalent of the 16 bits, 0 to 32767)
• Page 219
  5500A does not respond to remote commands.) Both negative and positive values must be entered. Once set, the 5500A Calibrator retains the limit settings until either another limit is entered, or the FORMAT SETUP command resets the limits (and all other defaults) to the factory settings (+1000 V, +11 A).
• Page 220
  NORMAL LO terminal and AUX LO terminal are internally tied together (default) or are open. This feature is used for ac power, dc power, dual dc volts and dual ac volts outputs. Once set, the 5500A Calibrator retains the LO setting until power off or reset.
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  (Calibrator On Time query) Return the time since the 5500A Calibrator was most recently powered up. Response: <days>,<hours> (24-hour clock) Example: ONTIME? returns 5 DAYS, 19:57:45 Return the time since the 5500A Calibrator was last powered up: 5 days, 19 hours, 57 minutes and 45 seconds. 6-25…
• Page 222
  Sequential Overlapped Coupled (Operate command) Activate the 5500A Calibrator output if it is in standby. This is the same as pressing the 5500A Calibrator front panel key. If there are errors in the error queue, the OPER command is inhibited for outputs 33V and over. (Also see the ERR? command and STBY command.)
• Page 223
  Overlapped Coupled Sets the output of the 5500A Calibrator and establishes a new reference point for the error mode. If only one amplitude is supplied, the 5500A Calibrator sources a single output. If two amplitudes are supplied, the 5500A Calibrator sources two outputs. The second amplitude will be sourced at the AUX terminals for dual voltage outputs.
• Page 224
  IEEE-488 RS-232 Sequential Overlapped Coupled Returns the output amplitudes and frequency of the 5500A Calibrator. Multipliers (e.g., K or M) are not used in the response. Parameters: V (optional for ac voltage and TC modes) (optional for ac voltage modes)
• Page 225
  Overlapped Coupled (Output Error query) Return the UUT error and units computed by the 5500A Calibrator after shifting the output with the INCR command. The return units are PPM (parts per million), PCT (percent), DB (decibels) or 0 if there is no error. The UUT error is not computed when editing frequency.
• Page 226
  5500A non-volatile memory. (While saving configuration data in the non- volatile memory, a period of about 2 seconds, the 5500A does not respond to remote commands.) This command works only when the CALIBRATION switch on the rear panel of the 5500A Calibrator is in the ENABLE position.
• Page 227
  Remote Commands Summary of Commands and Queries *PUD? IEEE-488 RS-232 Sequential Overlapped Coupled Returns the contents of the *PUD (Protected User Data) memory in definite length format. Response: #2nn<nn characters> Example: *PUD? returns #216CAL LAB NUMBER 1 Return #2 then 16 then 16 characters of text (including spaces) stored in the nonvolatile memory.
• Page 228
  (See the LOCKOUT command.) To unlock the front panel, use the LOCAL command, or cycle the 5500A Calibrator power switch. Parameter: (None) Example: REMOTE Place the 5500A Calibrator in the remote state and display this state on the front panel Control Display with a softkey REMOTE CONTROL. RPT_STR IEEE-488 RS-232 Sequential…
• Page 229
  Before using RTD_TYPE, select RTD using the TSENS_TYPE command. After using RTD_TYPE, select the output temperature using the OUT command. Changes in temperature sensors changes the output to 0 C. Once set, the 5500A retains the RTD type until power off or reset.
• Page 230
  Coupled (Resistance Temperature Detector Type Default command) Set the default Resistance Temperature Detector (RTD) at power on and reset, which is saved in the 5500A non- volatile memory. (While saving configuration data in the non-volatile memory, a period of about 2 seconds, the 5500A does not respond to remote commands.) Parameters: PT385 (100-ohm RTD, curve =0.00385 ohms/ohm/ C)
• Page 231
  (While saving configuration data in the non-volatile memory, a period of about 2 seconds, the 5500A does not respond to remote commands.) (To set the parameters for the rear panel SERIAL 2 TO UUT serial port, see the UUT_SET command.) The factory default values are shown below in bold type.
• Page 232
  5500A non-volatile memory. (While saving configuration data in the non-volatile memory, a period of about 2 seconds, the 5500A does not respond to remote commands.) The SPLSTR is sent to the host over the serial interface when a ^P (<cntl>…
• Page 233
  (up to 40 characters) in the 5500A non-volatile memory. (While saving configuration data in the non-volatile memory, a period of about 2 seconds, the 5500A does not respond to remote commands.) The SRQSTR is sent to the host over the serial interface when the SRQ line is asserted (terminal mode only).
• Page 234
  Return 72 if bits 3 (EAV) and 6 (MSS) are set. STBY IEEE-488 RS-232 Sequential Overlapped Coupled (Standby command) Deactivate the 5500A Calibrator output if it is in operate. This is the same as pressing the 5500A Calibrator front panel key. Parameter: (None) Example: STBY Disconnect the selected output from the 5500A Calibrator front panel terminals.
• Page 235
  If the first parameter is EXT, the second parameter must be the temperature value to use as the reference for the thermocouple reference junction temperature. Once set, the 5500A Calibrator retains the reference setting until power off or reset.
• Page 236
  Return Internal, 29.88, Celsius, when the thermocouple reference is internal and at 29.88 C. (If the temperature return for the internal reference is 0 (0.00E+00), the 5500A Calibrator is not in Operate, and/or the Calibrator is not in a thermocouple mode.) TC_TYPE…
• Page 237
  5500A non-volatile memory. (While saving configuration data in the non-volatile memory, a period of about 2 seconds, the 5500A does not respond to remote commands.) The TC type is set to the default at power on and reset.
• Page 238
  (Temperature Degree Standard command) Select the temperature standard ipts-68 (1968 International Provisional Temperature Standard) or its-90 (1990 International Temperature Standard), which is saved in the 5500A non-volatile memory. (While saving configuration data in the non-volatile memory, a period of about 2 seconds, the 5500A does not respond to remote commands.) The default is its-90.
• Page 239
  NORMAL terminals, and simulates the thermocouple temperature as a dc voltage output on the TC terminals. If the temperature sensor type is changed, the temperature output is reset to 0 degrees C. Once set, the 5500A Calibrator retains the temperature sensor type until power off or reset.
• Page 240
  (Flush UUT Receive Buffer command) Flush the UUT receive buffer for data received from the UUT over the 5500A Calibrator rear panel SERIAL 2 TO UUT serial port. The command may be sent over gpib or RS-232 ports, but applies to SERIAL 2 TO UUT serial port operation.
• Page 241
  (Send UUT Data command) Send data to the UUT serial port in binary block or string data format over the 5500A Calibrator rear panel SERIAL 2 TO UUT serial port. The command may be sent over gpib or RS-232 ports, but applies to SERIAL 2 TO UUT serial port operation.
• Page 242
  (UUT Serial Port Set command) Set the RS-232-C settings for the 5500A Calibrator rear panel SERIAL 2 TO UUT serial port, which is saved in the 5500A non-volatile memory. (While saving configuration data in the non-volatile memory, a period of about 2 seconds, the 5500A does not respond to remote commands.) (To set the parameters for…
• Page 243
  For example, if you send an OUT command, you can cause the 5500A Calibrator to wait until the output has settled before continuing on to the next command if you follow OUT with a *WAI command.
• Page 244
  (Waveform command) Set the waveforms for ac outputs. If the 5500A Calibrator is sourcing one output, one parameter is required. If the 5500A Calibrator is sourcing two outputs, two parameters are required or one parameter to set the waveform to both outputs.
• Page 245
  Remote Commands Summary of Commands and Queries ZCOMP? IEEE-488 RS-232 Sequential Overlapped Coupled (Impedance Compensation query) Return status of 2-wire or 4-wire impedance compensation. Responses: (impedance compensation is turns off) NONE (2-wire impedance compensation is on) WIRE2 (4-wire impedance compensation is off) WIRE4 Example: ZCOMP? returns NONE…
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• Page 247: Maintenance

  Chapter 7 Maintenance Contents Page 7-1. Introduction………………. 7-3 7-2. Replacing the Line Fuse …………… 7-3 7-3. Cleaning the Air Filter …………….7-4 7-4. General Cleaning ……………… 7-6 7-5. Performing a Calibration Check …………7-6 7-6. Performance Tests …………….7-7 7-7. DC Voltage Amplitude Accuracy (NORMAL) ……

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• Page 249: Introduction

  Maintenance Introduction 7-1. Introduction This chapter explains how to perform the routine maintenance and calibration task required to keep a normally operating 5500A Calibrator in service. These tasks include: Replacing the fuse Cleaning the air filter Cleaning the external surfaces…

• Page 250: Cleaning The Air Filter

  Figure 7-1. Accessing the Fuse 7-3. Cleaning the Air Filter Warning To avoid risk of injury, never operate or power the 5500A calibrator without the fan filter in place. Caution Damage caused by overheating may occur if the area around the fan is restricted, the intake air is too warm, or the filter becomes clogged.

• Page 251
  Maintenance Cleaning the Air Filter To clean the air filter, refer to Figure 7-2 and proceed as follows: 1. Unplug the instrument. 2. Remove the filter element. a. Grasp the top and bottom of the air filter frame. b. Squeeze the edges of the frame towards each other to disengage the filter tabs from the slots in the calibrator.

• Page 252: General Cleaning

  7-5. Performing a Calibration Check The following tests are used to verify the performance of the 5500A Calibrator. If an out-of-tolerance condition is found, the instrument can be re-calibrated using the front panel or the remote interface. The front panel calibration is self-prompting and takes you through the complete procedure.

• Page 253: Performance Tests

  For the following performance tests, refer to Chapter 4, “Front Panel Operations,” for procedures on operating the 5500A from the front panel, or to Chapter 5, “Remote Operations,” for procedures on operating the 5500A from a terminal or computer. Also refer to Chapter 4 for connection information.

• Page 254: Dc Voltage Amplitude Accuracy (Aux)

  7-8. DC Voltage Amplitude Accuracy (AUX) The DC Voltage Amplitude Accuracy test verifies the accuracy of dc voltage at the 5500A Calibrator front panel AUX terminals in the presence of a lower voltage at the NORMAL terminals. Nominal Value Nominal Value Measured Value 90-Day Spec.

• Page 255: Dc Current Amplitude Accuracy

  Maintenance Performing a Calibration Check 7-9. DC Current Amplitude Accuracy The DC Voltage Amplitude Accuracy test verifies the accuracy of dc current at the 5500A Calibrator front panel AUX terminals. 90-Day Spec. Range Nominal Measured Value (A) Deviation % (% or mA) Value 3.3 mA…

• Page 256: Resistance Accuracy

  7-10. Resistance Accuracy The Resistance Accuracy test verifies the accuracy of synthesized resistance at the 5500A Calibrator front panel NORMAL terminals. For resistances of less than 110 k , use the 4-wire COMP option. For resistances of 110 k or higher, the COMP option is automatically turned off.

• Page 257: Resistance Dc Offset Measurement

  [1] This test can be performed using the HP 3458A in the 10 M range and the Fluke 742A-10M in parallel with the 5500A output. Using exactly 10 M , the nominal value is 9.66667 M . 7-11. Resistance DC Offset Measurement Note This verification test is optional.

• Page 258: Ac Voltage Amplitude Accuracy (Normal)

  5500A Operator Manual 7-12. AC Voltage Amplitude Accuracy (NORMAL) The AC Voltage Amplitude Accuracy test verifies the accuracy of ac voltage at the 5500A Calibrator front panel NORMAL terminals. Nominal Value (V) Frequency (Hz) Measured Value Deviation % 90-Day Spec. (%) 30 mV 9.5 Hz…

• Page 259: Ac Voltage Amplitude Accuracy (Aux)

  0.200% 7-13. AC Voltage Amplitude Accuracy (AUX) The AC Voltage Amplitude Accuracy test verifies the accuracy of ac voltage at the 5500A Calibrator front panel AUX terminals in the presence of a voltage at the NORMAL terminals. Nominal value Nominal Value…

• Page 260: Ac Current Amplitude Accuracy

  5500A Operator Manual 7-14. AC Current Amplitude Accuracy The AC Voltage Amplitude Accuracy test verifies the accuracy of ac current at the 5500A Calibrator front panel AUX terminals. Nominal Value (A) Frequency (Hz) Measured Value (A) Deviation % 90-Day Spec. (%)

• Page 261
  Maintenance Performing a Calibration Check AC Current Amplitude Accuracy (cont) Nominal Value (A) Frequency (Hz) Measured Value Deviation % 90-Day Spec. (%) 329 mA 5 kHz 0.159% 329 mA 10 kHz 0.459% 0.33 A 1 kHz 0.171% 0.33 A 5 kHz 0.791% 2.19 A 45 Hz…

• Page 262: Capacitance Accuracy

  7-15. Capacitance Accuracy The Capacitance Accuracy test verifies the accuracy of the synthesized capacitance output at the 5500A Calibrator front panel AUX terminals. Use the Fluke 6304C LCR Meter with PM9540/BAN output cable. This cable eliminates the need for a four-wire connection.

• Page 263: Thermocouple Measurement Accuracy

  7-17. Thermocouple Sourcing Accuracy The Thermocouple Sourcing Accuracy test checks the accuracy of the thermocouple sourcing circuitry. For this test, measure the dc output at the 5500A front panel TC connector with a dc meter (observe polarity on the TC connector). Select External Reference, and the linear output 10 V/ C as the thermocouple “type.”…

• Page 264: Dc Power Amplitude Accuracy (Normal)

  5500A Operator Manual 7-19. DC Power Amplitude Accuracy (NORMAL) Note This verification test is optional. It is not necessary to guarantee the full calibration of the instrument. However, it may be useful when troubleshooting an instrument when other functions and/or parameters are incorrect.

• Page 265: Ac Power Amplitude Accuracy (High Voltage)

  Maintenance Performing a Calibration Check 7-21. AC Power Amplitude Accuracy (High Voltage) Note This verification test is optional. It is not necessary to guarantee the full calibration of the instrument. However, it may be useful when troubleshooting an instrument when other functions and/or parameters are incorrect.

• Page 266: Ac Power Amplitude Accuracy (High Power)

  5500A Operator Manual 7-23. AC Power Amplitude Accuracy (High Power) Note This verification test is optional. It is not necessary to guarantee the full calibration of the instrument. However, it may be useful when troubleshooting an instrument when other functions and/or parameters are incorrect.

• Page 267: Phase And Frequency Accuracy

  Maintenance Performing a Calibration Check 7-24. Phase and Frequency Accuracy The Phase and Frequency Accuracy tests the phase and frequency configurations. For the phase test, ac couple the input to the phase meter. For the current outputs, measure the phase across a non-inductive resistor. Phase Output Output…

• Page 268: Ac Voltage Amplitude Accuracy, Squarewave (Normal)

  The AC Voltage Amplitude Accuracy, Squarewave (NORMAL) tests the amplitude accuracy at the NORMAL terminals. For this test, use the Fluke 5790A, an rms- responding meter. For squarewaves, the measured value (in rms) should be exactly 1/2 the nominal value in peak-to-peak.

• Page 269: Ac Voltage Amplitude Accuracy, Squarewave (Aux)

  The AC Voltage Amplitude Accuracy, Squarewave (AUX) tests the amplitude accuracy at the AUX terminals. For this test, use the Fluke 5790A, and an rms-responding meter. For squarewaves, the measured value (in rms) should be exactly half the nominal peak- to-peak value.

• Page 270: Ac Voltage Harmonic Amplitude Accuracy (Normal)

  However, it may be useful when troubleshooting an instrument when other functions and/or parameters are incorrect. The AC Voltage Harmonic Amplitude Accuracy (NORMAL) tests the accuracy of the harmonics from the NORMAL terminals. For this test, set the 5500A output to sinewave. Nominal Nominal Frequency…

• Page 271: Ac Voltage Harmonic Amplitude Accuracy (Aux)

  The AC Voltage Harmonic Amplitude Accuracy (AUX) tests the accuracy of the 50th harmonic from the AUX terminals. For this test, set the 5500A output to sinewave. Nominal Nominal Measured…

• Page 272: Ac Voltage Accuracy With A Dc Offset

  7-31. Non-Operator Fuse Replacement In addition to the operator-replaceable line fuse (see “Replacing the Line Fuse”), there are additional fuses mounted on printed circuit assemblies (PCAs) internal to the 5500A Calibrator. The internal fuses are summarized in Table 7-3 and are not operator- replaceable.

• Page 273: Oscilloscope Calibration Options

  Chapter 8 Oscilloscope Calibration Options Option 5500A-SC600: see page 8-3. Option 5500A-SC300: see page 8-57.

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• Page 275: A-Sc600 Option

  5500A-SC600 Option Contents Page 8-1. Introduction………………. 8-5 8-2. SC600 Option Specifications…………..8-5 8-3. Volt Specifications …………….8-6 8-4. Edge Specifications …………….8-7 8-5. Leveled Sine Wave Specifications ……….. 8-8 8-6. Time Marker Specifications …………. 8-9 8-7. Wave Generator Specifications …………8-9 8-8.

• Page 276
  5500A Operator Manual 8-36. The MORE OPTIONS Menu …………8-23 8-37. Sweeping Through a Frequency Range……….8-24 8-38. Oscilloscope Frequency Response Calibration Procedure….8-24 8-39. Calibrating the Time Base of an Oscilloscope ……..8-26 8-40. The Time Marker Function ………….. 8-26 8-41.

• Page 277: Introduction

  The Calibrator is operated under the conditions specified in Chapter 1. The Calibrator has completed a warm-up period of at least twice the length of time the calibrator was powered off, up to a maximum of 30 minutes. The 5500A-SC600 Option has been active longer than 5 minutes.

• Page 278: Volt Specifications

  5500A Operator Manual 8-3. Volt Specifications Table 8-1. Volt Specifications Volt Function dc Signal Square Wave Signal [1] Load Load Load Load Amplitude Characteristics 0 V to 6.6 V 0 V to 130 V 1 mV to 1 mV to Range 6.6 V p-p…

• Page 279: Edge Specifications

  5500A-SC600 Option SC600 Option Specifications 8-4. Edge Specifications Table 8-2. Edge Specifications 1-Year Absolute Edge Characteristics into 50 Load Uncertainty, tcal Rise Time 300 ps (+0 ps / -100 ps) Amplitude Range (p-p) 5.0 mV to 2.5 V (2% of output + 200 V)

• Page 280: Leveled Sine Wave Specifications

  5500A Operator Manual 8-5. Leveled Sine Wave Specifications Table 8-3. Leveled Sine Wave Specifications Frequency Range Leveled Sine Wave Characteristics into 50 kHz 50 kHz to 100 MHz to 300 MHz to (reference) 100 MHz 300 MHz 600 MHz Amplitude Characteristics (for measuring oscilloscope bandwidth) Range (p-p) 5 mV to 5.5 V…

• Page 281: Time Marker Specifications

  5500A-SC600 Option SC600 Option Specifications 8-6. Time Marker Specifications Table 8-4. Time Marker Specifications Time Maker into 50 5 s to 50 ms 20 ms to 100 ns 50 ns to 20 ns 10 ns 5 ns to 2 ns…

• Page 282: Pulse Generator Specifications

  5500A Operator Manual 8-8. Pulse Generator Specifications Table 8-6. Pulse Generator Specifications Pulse Generator Characteristics Positive pulse into 50 Typical rise/fall times 1 ns Available Amplitudes 2.5 V, 1 V, 250 mV, 100 mV, 25 mV, 10 mV Pulse Width…

• Page 283: Trigger Signal Specifications (Pulse Function)

  5500A-SC600 Option SC600 Option Specifications 8-9. Trigger Signal Specifications (Pulse Function) Table 8-7. Trigger Signal Specifications (Pulse Function) Time Marker Amplitude into 50 (p-p) Typical Rise Time Division Ratio [1] Period 20 ms to 150 ns off/1/10/100 2 ns 8-10. Trigger Signal Specifications (Time Marker Function) Table 8-8.

• Page 284: Oscilloscope Input Resistance Measurement Specifications

  5500A Operator Manual 8-14. Oscilloscope Input Resistance Measurement Specifications Table 8-12. Oscilloscope Input Resistance Measurement Specifications Scope input selected Measurement Range to 60 500 k to 5 M Uncertainty 0.1 % 0.1 % 8-15. Oscilloscope Input Capacitance Measurement Specifications Table 8-13. Oscilloscope Input Capacitance Measurement Specifications…

• Page 285: Oscilloscope Connections

  5500A-SC600 Option Oscilloscope Connections 8-17. Oscilloscope Connections Using the cable supplied with the SC600 Option, connect the SCOPE output on the Calibrator to one of the channel connectors on your oscilloscope (see Figure 8-1). To use the external trigger, connect the TRIG OUT output on the Calibrator to the external trigger connection on your oscilloscope.

• Page 286: The Output Signal

  5500A Operator Manual 8-19. The Output Signal The following description assumes that you have selected VOLT mode from the SCOPE menu. The Control Displays appears as follows with VOLT mode selected: Output @ SCOPE. TRIG V/DIV MODE DC<-AC MENU volt The location of the output signal is indicated on the Control Display (the display on the right side).

• Page 287: Adjusting Values With The Rotary Knob

  5500A-SC600 Option Starting the SC600 Option 8-22. Adjusting Values with the Rotary Knob To adjust values in the Output Display using the rotary knob: 1. Turn the rotary knob. A cursor appears in the Output Display under the lowest digit and begins changing that digit.

• Page 288: Calibrating The Voltage Amplitude On An Oscilloscope

  5500A Operator Manual 8-25. Calibrating the Voltage Amplitude on an Oscilloscope The oscilloscope voltage (vertical) gain is calibrated by applying a dc or low frequency square wave signal and adjusting its gain to meet the height specified for different voltage levels, as designated by the graticule line divisions on the oscilloscope. The signal is applied from the Calibrator in VOLT mode.

• Page 289: The V/Div Menu

  5500A-SC600 Option Calibrating the Voltage Amplitude on an Oscilloscope 8-27. The V/DIV Menu The V/DIV menu, shown below, sets the number of volts denoted by each division on the oscilloscope. This menu provides alternative methods for changing the output amplitude that may be more convenient for certain oscilloscope applications. To access the V/DIV menu, press V/DIV from the VOLT menu.

• Page 290: Oscilloscope Amplitude Calibration Procedure

  5500A Operator Manual 8-29. Oscilloscope Amplitude Calibration Procedure The following example describes how to use the VOLT menu to calibrate the oscilloscope’s amplitude gain. During calibration, you will need to set different voltages and verify that the gain matches the graticule lines on the oscilloscope according to the specifications for your particular oscilloscope.

• Page 291: Calibrating The Pulse And Frequency Response On An Oscilloscope

  Pulser drive off. This signal sources up to 100 V p/p to drive a Tunnel Diode Pulser (Fluke Part Number 606522, Tektronix 067-0681-01, or equivalent.) TRIG If you are using the external trigger, use this key to toggle the trigger off and on.

• Page 292: Oscilloscope Pulse Response Calibration Procedure

  5500A Operator Manual 8-32. Oscilloscope Pulse Response Calibration Procedure This sample procedure shows how to check the oscilloscope’s pulse response. Before you check your oscilloscope, see your oscilloscope’s manual for the recommended calibration settings. Before you start this procedure, verify that you are running the SC600 Option in EDGE mode.

• Page 293: Pulse Response Calibration Using A Tunnel Diode Pulser

  Calibrating the Pulse and Frequency Response on an Oscilloscope 8-33. Pulse Response Calibration Using a Tunnel Diode Pulser You can use the calibrator to drive a tunnel diode pulser (Fluke Part Number 606522, or Tektronix 067-0681-01, or equivalent), allowing you to check for pulse edge rise times as fast as 125 ps.

• Page 294: Shortcuts For Setting The Frequency And Voltage

  5500A Operator Manual To access the LEVSINE menu, press the softkey under MODE until “levsine” appears. Output @ SCOPE MORE SET TO MODE terminal (50 ). OPTIONS LAST F levsine (see LAST F volt “The 50 kHz edge MORE levsine…

• Page 295: The More Options Menu

  5500A-SC600 Option Calibrating the Pulse and Frequency Response on an Oscilloscope 8-36. The MORE OPTIONS Menu When you select MORE OPTIONS, you open options that give you more control over the frequency and voltage. To access the MORE OPTIONS menu, press the softkey under MORE OPTIONS in the LEVSINE menu.

• Page 296: Sweeping Through A Frequency Range

  5500A Operator Manual The default range setting is “auto,” which should always be used unless you are troubleshooting discontinuities in your oscilloscope’s vertical gain. The range setting will always return to “auto” after you leave LEVSINE mode. MODE Indicates you are in LEVSINE mode. Use the softkey to change modes and open menus for other calibration modes.

• Page 297
  5500A-SC600 Option Calibrating the Pulse and Frequency Response on an Oscilloscope Before you start this example procedure, verify that you are running the SC600 Option in LEVSINE mode. If you are, the Control Display shows the following menu. Output @ SCOPE…

• Page 298: Calibrating The Time Base Of An Oscilloscope

  5500A Operator Manual gl010i.eps 6. Remove the input signal by pressing 7. Repeat this procedure for the remaining channels on your oscilloscope. 8-39. Calibrating the Time Base of an Oscilloscope The horizontal deflection (time base) of an oscilloscope is calibrated using a method similar to the vertical gain calibration.

• Page 299: Time Base Marker Calibration Procedure For An Oscilloscope

  5500A-SC600 Option Calibrating the Time Base of an Oscilloscope SHAPE Indicates the type of waveform. Depending on frequency setting, possible selections are sine, spike, square (50% duty cycle square wave), and sq20% (20% duty cycle square wave.) Note that selections available under SHAPE depend on the…

• Page 300: Testing The Trigger

  5500A Operator Manual Note You may enter the equivalent frequency instead of the time marker value. For example, instead of entering 200 ns, you may enter 5 MHz. 3. Set your oscilloscope’s time base to show 10 time markers. The time markers should align with the oscilloscope divisions, as shown in the example below.

• Page 301
  5500A-SC600 Option Testing the Trigger The wave generator is available through the WAVEGEN menu, shown below. To access this menu, press the softkey under MODE until “wavegen” appears. Output @ WAVE SCOPE Z OFFSET MODE SCOPE square +0.0V wavegen square…

• Page 302: Testing Video Triggers

  5500A Operator Manual 8-43. Testing Video Triggers Output at SCOPE LINE MK FORMAT MODE terminal (50 ). 10 ODD ntsc video ntsc volt edge pal-m levsine secam marker wavegen video overld meas Z pulse Mark = FIELD New mark =…

• Page 303: Verifying Pulse Capture

  5500A-SC600 Option Verifying Pulse Capture 8-44. Verifying Pulse Capture Output @ AMPL TRIG MODE SCOPE 2.5V pulse 2.5V volt 1.0V edge 250 mV levsine 100 mV /100 marker 25 mV wavegen 10 mV video pulse meas Z overld You can press the MODE softkey to cycle through the functions in the order shown, or you can press to return directly to the OTHER modes menu.

• Page 304: Measuring Input Resistance And Capacitance

  5500A Operator Manual 8-45. Measuring Input Resistance and Capacitance Measured @ SCOPE MEASURE MODE terminal. res 50 meas Z res 50 volt res 1M edge levsine marker wavegen video pulse meas Z overld You can press the MODE softkey to cycle through the functions in the order shown, or you can press to return directly to the OTHER modes menu.

• Page 305: Testing Overload Protection

  5500A-SC600 Option Testing Overload Protection 8-47. Input Capacitance Measurement With MEAS Z mode selected, perform the following procedure to measure the input capacitance of an oscilloscope: 1. Set the oscilloscope for 1 M input impedance. Note that input capacitance testing cannot be done with 50 input impedance.

• Page 306: Remote Commands And Queries

  5500A Operator Manual Default overload settings are + 5.000 V and DC. At any time, you can also set the overload time limit with the following command sequence: INSTMT OTHER SETUP SETUP TLIMDEF (Choose 1 s to 60 s.) Perform the following procedure to test the overload protection of an oscilloscope: 1.

• Page 307: General Commands

  5500A-SC600 Option Remote Commands and Queries 8-50. General Commands SCOPE (IEEE-488, RS-232, Sequential) Programs the 5520A-SC oscilloscope calibration hardware, if installed. The instrument settings are determined by this command’s parameter. Once in SCOPE mode, use the OUT command to program new output in all functions except Impedance Measurement and the RANGE command as required (in OVERLD, PULSE, and MEAS Z functions only.) OPER, STBY, *OPC, *OPC?, and *WAI all operate as described in Chapter 6.

• Page 308
  5500A Operator Manual Table 8-15. SCOPE Command Parameters (cont.) Parameter Description/Example VIDEO Oscilloscope VIDEO mode. Programs 100% output (1V p/p), line marker 10, format NTSC. FUNC? returns VIDEO. Examples: SCOPE VIDEO; OUT 90 (Video, 90% output) SCOPE VIDEO; OUT -70…
• Page 309
  5500A-SC600 Option Remote Commands and Queries TRIG? (IEEE-488, RS-232, Sequential) Returns the output setting of the oscilloscope’s trigger. Parameters: (None) Response: <character> (Returns OFF, DIV1, DIV10, or DIV100.) OUT_IMP (IEEE-488, RS-232, Sequential) Programs the oscilloscope’s output impedance. Parameters: Z50 (Programs the oscilloscope’s output impedance to 50 .)

• Page 310: Edge Function Commands

  5500A Operator Manual 8-51. Edge Function Commands TDPULSE (IEEE-488, RS-232, Sequential) Turn tunnel diode pulse drive on/off in EDGE mode. Parameters: ON (or non-zero) or OFF (or zero) Example: TDPULSE ON Returns the tunnel diode pulse drive setting in EDGE mode.

• Page 311: Overload Function Commands

  5500A-SC600 Option Remote Commands and Queries VIDEOFMT? (IEEE-488, RS-232, Sequential) Returns the VIDEO mode format. Parameters: None Response: NTSC, PAL, PALM (for PAL-M), or SECAM VIDEOMARK (IEEE-488, RS-232, Sequential) Programs the VIDEO mode line marker location. Parameters: Line marker number.

• Page 312: Impedance/Capacitance Function Commands

  5500A Operator Manual TLIMIT_D (IEEE-488, RS-232, Sequential) Sets the default OPERATE time limit for the OVERLD mode signal. Parameters: 1 to 60 (seconds) Example: TLIMIT_D 15 TLIMIT_D? (IEEE-488, RS-232, Sequential) Returns the default overload time limit. Response: <Integer> Default time limit in seconds.

• Page 313: Verification Tables

  5500A-SC600 Option Verification Tables 8-56. Verification Tables The verification test points are provided here as a guide when verification to one-year specifications is desired. 8-57. DC Voltage Verification Table 8-16. DC Voltage Verification output impedance unless noted) Nominal Measured Value Deviation 1-Year Spec.

• Page 314: Ac Voltage Amplitude Verification

  5500A Operator Manual Table 8-16. DC Voltage Verification (cont.) Nominal Measured Deviation (V dc) 1-Year Spec. (V dc) Value (V dc) Value (V dc) 10.99 0.005535 -10.99 0.005535 0.00554 0.00554 70.5 0.03529 -70.5 0.03529 0.06504 -130 0.06504 6.599 (50 0.0165375 8-58.

• Page 315: Wave Generator Amplitude Verification: 1 M Output Impedance

  5500A-SC600 Option Verification Tables 8-60. Wave Generator Amplitude Verification: 1 M Output Impedance Table 8-19. Wave Generator Amplitude Verification (1 M output impedance) Wave Shape Nominal Frequency Measured Deviation 1-Year Spec. Value (V p-p) (Hz) Value (V p-p) (V p-p)

• Page 316: Wave Generator Amplitude Verification: 50 Output Impedance

  5500A Operator Manual 8-61. Wave Generator Amplitude Verification: 50 Output Impedance Table 8-20. Wave Generator Amplitude Verification (50 output impedance) Wave Shape Nominal Frequency Measured Deviation 1-Year Spec. Value (V p-p) (Hz) Value (V p-p) (V p-p) (V p-p) square 0.0018…

• Page 317: Leveled Sinewave Verification: Amplitude

  5500A-SC600 Option Verification Tables 8-62. Leveled Sinewave Verification: Amplitude Table 8-21. Leveled Sinewave Verification: Amplitude Nominal Frequency Measured Deviation 1-Year Spec. Value (V p-p) Value (V p-p) (V p-p) (V p-p) 0.005 50 kHz 0.0004 0.0075 50 kHz 0.00045 0.0099 50 kHz 0.000498…

• Page 318: Leveled Sinewave Verification: Harmonics

  5500A Operator Manual 8-64. Leveled Sinewave Verification: Harmonics Table 8-23. Leveled Sinewave Verification: Harmonics Harmonic Nominal Frequency Measured Deviation 1-Year Spec. Value (V p-p) Value (dB) (dB) (dB) 2nd harmonic 0.0399 50 kHz 3rd+ harmonic 0.0399 50 kHz 2nd harmonic 0.099…

• Page 319: Leveled Sinewave Verification: Flatness

  5500A-SC600 Option Verification Tables 8-65. Leveled Sinewave Verification: Flatness Table 8-24. Leveled Sinewave Verification: Flatness Nominal Frequency Measured Deviation 1-Year Spec. Value (V p-p) Value (V p-p) (V p-p) (V p-p) 0.005 50 kHz 0.005 30 MHz 0.000175 0.005 70 MHz 0.000175…

• Page 320
  5500A Operator Manual Table 8-24. Leveled Sinewave Verification: Flatness (cont.) Nominal Frequency Measured Deviation 1-Year Spec. (V p-p) Value (V p-p) Value (V p-p) (V p-p) 0.01 50 kHz 0.01 30 MHz 0.00025 0.01 70 MHz 0.00025 0.01 120 MHz 0.0003…
• Page 321
  5500A-SC600 Option Verification Tables Table 8-24. Leveled Sinewave Verification: Flatness (cont.) Nominal Frequency Measured Deviation 1-Year Spec. (V p-p) Value (V p-p) Value (V p-p) (V p-p) 0.04 70 MHz 0.0007 0.04 120 MHz 0.0009 0.04 290 MHz 0.0009 0.04 360 MHz 0.0017…
• Page 322
  5500A Operator Manual Table 8-24. Leveled Sinewave Verification: Flatness (cont.) Nominal Frequency Measured Deviation 1-Year Spec. (V p-p) Value (V p-p) Value (V p-p) (V p-p) 290 MHz 0.0021 360 MHz 0.0041 390 MHz 0.0041 400 MHz 0.0041 480 MHz 0.0041…
• Page 323
  5500A-SC600 Option Verification Tables Table 8-24. Leveled Sinewave Verification: Flatness (cont.) Nominal Frequency Measured Deviation 1-Year Spec. (V p-p) Value (V p-p) Value (V p-p) (V p-p) 390 MHz 0.0161 400 MHz 0.0161 480 MHz 0.0161 570 MHz 0.0161 580 MHz 0.0161…
• Page 324
  5500A Operator Manual Table 8-24. Leveled Sinewave Verification: Flatness (cont.) Nominal Frequency Measured Deviation 1-Year Spec. (V p-p) Value (V p-p) Value (V p-p) (V p-p) 480 MHz 0.0521 570 MHz 0.0521 580 MHz 0.0521 590 MHz 0.0521 600 MHz 0.0521…

• Page 325: Edge Verification: Amplitude

  5500A-SC600 Option Verification Tables 8-66. Edge Verification: Amplitude Table 8-25. Edge Verification: Amplitude Nominal Frequency Measured Deviation 1-Year Spec. Value (V p-p) (Hz) Value (V p-p) (V p-p) (V p-p) 0.005 1 kHz 0.0003 0.005 10 kHz 0.0003 0.005 100 kHz 0.0003…

• Page 326: Edge Verification: Rise Time

  5500A Operator Manual 8-69. Edge Verification: Rise Time Table 8-28. Edge Verification: Rise Time Nominal Frequency Measured Deviation 1-Year Spec. Value (V p-p) Value (s) (ns) (ns) 0.25 1 kHz 0.3 ns 0.25 100 kHz 0.3 ns 0.25 10 MHz 0.3 ns…

• Page 327: Marker Generator Verification

  5500A-SC600 Option Verification Tables 8-71. Marker Generator Verification Table 8-30. Marker Generator Verification Period (s) Measured Deviation (s) 1-Year Value (s) Spec. (s) 4.979 s 24.91E-3 s 2.002 s 4.06E-3 s 50.0 ms 3.75E-6 s 20.0 ms 50E-9 s 10.0 ms 25E-09 s 50.0 us…

• Page 328: Input Impedance Verification: Resistance

  5500A Operator Manual 8-74. Input Impedance Verification: Resistance Table 8-33. Input Impedance Verification: Resistance Nominal Measured Deviation ( ) 1-Year Spec. Value ( ) Value ( ) 0.04 0.05 0.06 600000 1000000 1000 1500000 1500 8-75. Input Impedance Verification: Capacitance Table 8-34.

• Page 329: A-Sc300 Option

  5500A-SC300 Option Contents Page 8-76. Introduction………………. 8-59 8-77. Oscilloscope Calibration Option Specifications……..8-60 8-78. Volt Function Specifications…………8-60 8-79. Edge Function Specifications…………8-61 8-80. Leveled Sine Wave Function Specifications……..8-62 8-81. Time Marker Function Specifications……….8-63 8-82. Wave Generator Specifications …………8-63 8-83.

• Page 330
  5500A Operator Manual 8-111. Verification Tables …………….8-86 8-112. Voltage Function Verification: AC Voltage into a 1 M Load ..8-86 8-113. Voltage Function Verification: AC Voltage into a 50 Load..8-87 8-114. Voltage Function Verification: DC Voltage into a 50 Load..

• Page 331: Introduction

  5500A-SC300 Option Introduction 8-76. Introduction The Oscilloscope Calibration Option provides functions that help you maintain your oscilloscope’s accuracy by verifying the following oscilloscope characteristics: Vertical deflection characteristics are verified by calibrating the voltage gain. The Volt function lets you compare the voltage gain to the graticule lines on the oscilloscope.

• Page 332: Oscilloscope Calibration Option Specifications

  5500A Operator Manual 8-77. Oscilloscope Calibration Option Specifications These specifications apply only to the Oscilloscope Calibration Option. General specifications that apply to the 5520A Calibrator can be found in Chapter 1. The specifications are valid providing the 5520A is operated under the conditions specified in Chapter 1, and has completed a warm-up period of at least twice the length of time the calibrator was powered off, up to a maximum of 30 minutes.

• Page 333: Edge Function Specifications

  5500A-SC300 Option Oscilloscope Calibration Option Specifications 8-79. Edge Function Specifications 1-Year Absolute Edge Characteristics into 50 Uncertainty, tcal Amplitude Range (p-p) 4.5 mV to 2.75 V (2% of output + 200 V) Resolution 4 digits Adjustment Range ± 10% around each sequence value…

• Page 334: Leveled Sine Wave Function Specifications

  5500A Operator Manual 8-80. Leveled Sine Wave Function Specifications Frequency Range Leveled Sine Wave Characteristics into 50 50 kHz Reference 50 kHz to 100 MHz 100 to 300 MHz [1] Amplitude Characteristics Range (p-p) 5 mV to 5.5 V Resolution <…

• Page 335: Time Marker Function Specifications

  5500A-SC300 Option Oscilloscope Calibration Option Specifications 8-81. Time Marker Function Specifications Time Marker into 50 5 s to 100 s 50 s to 2 s 1 s to 20 ns 10 ns to 2 ns 1-Year Absolute (25 + t*1000)

• Page 336: Trigger Signal Specifications For The Time Marker Function

  5500A Operator Manual 8-83. Trigger Signal Specifications for the Time Marker Function Time Marker Amplitude into Typical Rise Division Ratio [1] Period (p-p) Time 5 to 1 s off/1 2 ns 0.5 to 0.1 s off/1/10 2 ns 50 ms to 100 ns…

• Page 337: Oscilloscope Connections

  5500A-SC300 Option Oscilloscope Connections 8-85. Oscilloscope Connections Using the cable supplied with the Oscilloscope Calibration Option, attach the SCOPE connector on the 5520A to one of the channel connectors on your oscilloscope (see Figure 8-3. To use the external trigger, attach the TRIG OUT connector on the 5520A to the external trigger connection on your oscilloscope.

• Page 338: Starting The Oscilloscope Calibration Option

  5500A Operator Manual 8-86. Starting the Oscilloscope Calibration Option Press to start the Oscilloscope Calibration Option. The Control Display opens the Volt menu, shown below, which contains options for calibrating the vertical gain on your oscilloscope. This is the first of five calibration menus, which you can scroll through by pressing the softkey under MODE.

• Page 339: Adjusting The Output Signal

  5500A-SC300 Option Starting the Oscilloscope Calibration Option 8-88. Adjusting the Output Signal The 5520A provides several ways to change the settings for the output signal during calibration. Since oscilloscope calibration requires many adjustments of the output signal, the three available methods for changing these settings for oscilloscope calibration are summarized below.

• Page 340: Resetting The Oscilloscope Option

  You can reset all parameters in the 5520A to their default settings at any time during front panel operations by pressing the key on the front panel. After resetting the 5500A, press to return to the Oscilloscope Calibration Option (the Volt menu appears). Press to reconnect the signal output.

• Page 341: Calibrating The Voltage Amplitude On An Oscilloscope

  5500A-SC300 Option Calibrating the Voltage Amplitude on an Oscilloscope 8-93. Calibrating the Voltage Amplitude on an Oscilloscope The oscilloscope voltage gain is calibrated by applying a low frequency square wave signal and adjusting its gain to meet the height specified for different voltage levels, designated by the graticule line divisions on the oscilloscope.

• Page 342: The V/Div Menu

  5500A Operator Manual 8-95. The V/DIV Menu The V/DIV menu, shown below, sets the number of volts denoted by each division on the oscilloscope. This menu provides alternative methods for changing the output amplitude that may be more convenient for certain oscilloscope applications. To access the V/DIV menu, press V/DIV from the Volt menu.

• Page 343: Amplitude Calibration Procedure For An Oscilloscope

  5500A-SC300 Option Calibrating the Voltage Amplitude on an Oscilloscope 8-97. Amplitude Calibration Procedure for an Oscilloscope This example procedure describes how to use the Volt menu to calibrate the oscilloscope’s amplitude gain. During calibration, you will need to set different voltages and verify that the gain matches the graticule lines on the oscilloscope according to the specifications for your particular oscilloscope.

• Page 344: Calibrating The Pulse And Frequency Response On An Oscilloscope

  5500A Operator Manual 8-98. Calibrating the Pulse and Frequency Response on an Oscilloscope The pulse response is calibrated with a square-wave signal that has a fast leading edge rise-time. Using this signal, you adjust the oscilloscope as necessary until it meets its particular specifications for rise time and pulse aberrations.

• Page 345: Pulse Response Calibration Procedure For An Oscilloscope

  The default setting is 25 mV @ 1 MHz. For example, on a Fluke PM3392A oscilloscope, start with a signal of 1 V @ 1 MHz. 3. Adjust the scale on your oscilloscope to achieve a good picture of the edge. For example, on a Fluke PM3392A oscilloscope with a 1 V @ 1 MHz signal, use 200 mV/div.

• Page 346: The Leveled Sine Wave Function

  5500A Operator Manual 8-101. The Leveled Sine Wave Function The Leveled Sine Wave (Levsine) function uses a leveled sine wave, whose amplitude remains relatively constant over a range of frequencies, to check the oscilloscope’s bandwidth. When you check your oscilloscope, you change the wave’s frequency until the amplitude displayed on the oscilloscope drops 30%, which is the amplitude that corresponds to the -3 dB point.

• Page 347: The More Options Menu

  5500A-SC300 Option Calibrating the Pulse and Frequency Response on an Oscilloscope changes it to 300 kHz, and changes it to 200 kHz. For voltage values, step through cardinal point values in a 1.2-3-6 sequence. 8-103. The MORE OPTIONS Menu When you select MORE OPTIONS, you open options that give you more control over the frequency and voltage.

• Page 348
  5500A Operator Manual There are six range limits in Levsine mode: 10 mV, 40 mV, 100 mV, 400 mV, 1.3 V, and 5.5 V. When set to “auto” the calibrator uses your voltage setting to automatically set the range limit that provides the most accurate output. When set to “locked”…

• Page 349: Sweeping Through A Frequency Range

  5500A-SC300 Option Calibrating the Pulse and Frequency Response on an Oscilloscope 8-104. Sweeping through a Frequency Range When you change frequencies using the sweep method, the output sine wave sweeps through a specified range of frequencies, letting you identify the frequency at which the oscilloscope’s signal exhibits certain behavior (e.g., changes amplitude).

• Page 350: Frequency Response Calibration Procedure For An Oscilloscope

  2. Adjust the sine wave settings in the Output Display according to the calibration recommendations in your oscilloscope manual. For example, for the Fluke PM3392A oscilloscope, start at 120 mV @ 50 kHz. To enter 120 mV, press ;…

• Page 351
  5500A-SC300 Option Calibrating the Pulse and Frequency Response on an Oscilloscope 4. Increase the frequency to 60 MHz (for 100-MHz instruments), or 150 MHz (for 200-MHz instruments). To enter 60 MHz, press ; then press 5. Continue to increase the frequency slowly until the waveform decreases to 4.2 divisions, as shown below.

• Page 352: Calibrating The Time Base Of An Oscilloscope

  5500A Operator Manual 8-106. Calibrating the Time Base of an Oscilloscope The horizontal deflection (time base) of an oscilloscope is calibrated using a method similar to the vertical gain calibration. A time marker signal is generated from the 5520A and the signal’s peaks are matched to the graticule line divisions on the oscilloscope.

• Page 353: Time Base Marker Calibration Procedure For An Oscilloscope

  5500A-SC300 Option Calibrating the Time Base of an Oscilloscope 8-108. Time Base Marker Calibration Procedure for an Oscilloscope This sample procedure uses the Time Marker function to check the horizontal deflection (time base) of your oscilloscope. See your oscilloscope’s manual for the exact time base values recommended for calibration.

• Page 354: Testing The Trigger

  5500A Operator Manual 8-109. Testing the Trigger The oscilloscope’s ability to trigger on different waveforms can be tested using the wave generator. When the wave generator is used, a square, sine, or triangle wave is transmitted and the wave’s output impedance, offset, and voltage can be varied in order to test the triggering capability at different levels.

• Page 355: Summary Of Commands And Queries

  5500A-SC300 Option Summary of Commands and Queries 8-110. Summary of Commands and Queries This section describes commands and queries that are used specifically for the oscilloscope calibration option. Each command description indicates whether it can be used with IEEE-488 and RS-232 remote interfaces and identifies it as a Sequential, Overlapped, or Coupled command.

• Page 356
  Overlapped Coupled SCOPE Programs the 5500A-SC oscilloscope calibration hardware, if installed. The instrument settings are determined by this command’s parameter. Once in SCOPE mode, use the OUT command to program new output. OPER, STBY, *OPC, *OPC?, and *WAI all operate as described in Chapter 6. The state of the oscilloscope’s output while in SCOPE mode is reflected by the bit in the ISR that…
• Page 357
  5500A-SC300 Option Summary of Commands and Queries SCOPE? IEEE-488 RS-232 Sequential Overlapped Coupled Returns the oscilloscope’s current mode of operation. Returns OFF if the oscilloscope is off. Parameter: (None) Response: <character> (Returns OFF, VOLT, EDGE, LEVSINE, MARKER, or WAVEGEN.) TRIG…

• Page 358: Voltage Function Verification: Ac Voltage Into A 1 M Load

  Operator Manual 8-111. Verification Tables Before the 5520A Scope Cal Option leaves the Fluke factory, it is verified to meet its specifications at the following test points. The verification test points are provided here as a guide when re-verification is desired.

• Page 359: Voltage Function Verification: Ac Voltage Into A

  5500A-SC300 Option Verification Tables Voltage Function Verification: AC Voltage into a 1 M Load (cont.) Nominal Value (p-p) Frequency Measured Value (p-p) Deviation (mV) 1-Year Spec. (mV) 50.0 V 10 Hz 125.10 50.0 V 100 Hz 125.10 50.0 V 1 kHz 125.10…

• Page 360
  5500A Operator Manual Voltage Function Verification: AC Voltage into a 50 Load (cont.) Nominal Value (p-p) Frequency Measured Value (p-p) Deviation (mV) 1-Year Spec. (mV) 2.0 V 100 Hz 5.10 2.0 V 1 kHz 5.10 2.0 V 5 kHz 5.10 2.0 V…

• Page 361: Voltage Function Verification: Dc Voltage Into A 1 M Load

  5500A-SC300 Option Verification Tables 8-115. Voltage Function Verification: DC Voltage into a 1 M Load Nominal Value (dc) Measured Value (dc) Deviation (mV) 1-Year Spec. (mV) 0.0 mV 0.10 5.0 mV 0.11 -5.0 mV 0.11 22.0 mV 0.15 -22.0 mV 0.15…

• Page 362: Edge Function Verification

  5500A Operator Manual 8-116. Edge Function Verification Nominal Value (p-p) Frequency Pulse Response Time ( s) 1-Year Spec. (ps) 25.0 mV 1 MHz 250.0 mV 1 MHz 250.0 mV 10 kHz 250.0 mV 100 kHz 250.0 mV 1 MHz 2.5 V 1 MHz 8-117.

• Page 363: Leveled Sinewave Function Verification: Amplitude

  5500A-SC300 Option Verification Tables 8-118. Wave Generator Function Verification: 50 Load Nominal Value Measured Value Deviation 1-Year Spec. Waveform Frequency (p-p) (p-p) (mV) (mV) Square 5.0 mV 10 kHz 0.25 mV Square 10.9 mV 10 kHz 0.43 mV Square 44.9 mV 10 kHz 1.45 mV…

• Page 364: Leveled Sinewave Function Verification: Flatness

  5500A Operator Manual Leveled Sinewave Function Verification: Amplitude (cont.) Nominal Value (p-p) Frequency Measured Value (p-p) Deviation 1-Year Spec. (mV) (mV) 400.0 mV 50 kHz 8.200 500.0 mV 50 kHz 1.200 1.3 V 50 kHz 26.200 2.0 V 50 kHz 40.200…

• Page 365
  5500A-SC300 Option Verification Tables Leveled Sinewave Function Verification: Flatness (cont.) Nominal Value (p-p) Frequency Measured Value (p-p) Deviation (mV) 1-Year Spec. (mV) 10.0 mV 160 MHz 0.30 10.0 mV 200 MHz 0.30 10.0 mV 220 MHz 0.30 10.0 mV 235 MHz 0.30…
• Page 366
  5500A Operator Manual Leveled Sinewave Function Verification: Flatness (cont.) Nominal Value (p-p) Frequency Measured Value (p-p) Deviation (mV) 1-Year Spec. (mV) 100.0 mV 220 MHz 2.10 100.0 mV 235 MHz 2.10 100.0 mV 250 MHz 2.10 400.0 mV 500 kHz 6.10…

• Page 367: Leveled Sinewave Function Verification: Frequency

  5500A-SC300 Option Verification Tables Leveled Sinewave Function Verification: Flatness (cont.) Nominal Value (p-p) Frequency Measured Value (p-p) Deviation (mV) 1-Year Spec. (mV) 1.3 V 250 MHz 26.10 5.5 V 500 kHz 82.5 5.5 V 1 MHz 82.5 5.5 V 1 MHz 82.5…

• Page 368: Marker Generator Function Verification

  5500A Operator Manual 8-122. Marker Generator Function Verification Nominal Interval Measured Interval Deviation 1-Year Spec. 4.98 s 25.12 ms 2.00 s 4.05 ms 999.21 ms 1.03 ms 500.00 ms 262.50 s 200.00 ms 45.00 s 100.00 ms 12.50 s 50.00 ms 3.75 s…

• Page 369
  Chapter 9 Accessories Title Page 9-1. Introduction………………. 9-3 9-2. Rack Mount Kit ………………9-4 9-3. IEEE-488 Interface Cables …………..9-4 9-4. RS-232 Null-Modem Cables…………..9-4 9-5. RS-232 Modem Cables …………….. 9-4 9-6. 5500A/LEADS………………9-4 9-7. 5725A Amplifier Accessory …………..9-4…
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  5500A Operator Manual…

• Page 371: Options And Accessories

  RS-232 Modem Cable, 2.44 m (8 ft) (SERIAL 2 TO UUT) to UUT (DB-9) 945097 5500A Operator Reference Guide 945159 5500A Operator Manual (includes Operator and Programmer Reference Guides) MET/CAL Calibration Software (IEEE-488 and RS-232 interface) MET/TRACK Metrology Asset Management Software PM2295/05 IEEE-488 Cable, 0.5 m (1.64 ft)

• Page 372: Rack Mount Kit

  DTE (Data Terminal Equipment). Appendix D shows the pinouts for the serial connectors. 9-5. RS-232 Modem Cables The 943738 modem cable connects the 5500A SERIAL 2 TO UUT port to a unit under test serial port (with DB-9 male connector). Appendix D shows the pinouts for the serial connectors.

• Page 373
  Appendices Appendix Title Page Glossary………………….. A-1 ASCII and IEEE-488 Bus Codes…………….. B-1 RS-232/IEEE-488 Cables and Connectors…………C-1 Creating a Visual Basic Test Program …………..D-1 Error Message ………………… E-1…

• Page 375: Glossary

  The frequency range of human hearing; normally 15 — 20,000 Hz. artifact standard An object that produces or embodies a physical quantity to be standardized, for example a Fluke 732A dc Voltage Reference Standard. base units Units in the SI system that are dimensionally independent. All other units are derived…

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  5500A Operator Manual buffer 1. An area of digital memory for temporary storage of data. 2. An amplifier stage before the final amplifier. burden voltage The maximum sustainable voltage across the terminals of a load. compliance voltage The maximum voltage a constant-current source can supply.
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  The part of the uncertainty specification of an instrument that is typically a fixed offset plus noise. Floor can be expressed as units, such as microvolts or counts of the least significant digit. For the 5500A, the floor specification is combined with fixed range errors in one term to determine total uncertainty.
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  The minimum use specifications are usually determined by maintaining a specified test uncertainty ratio between the calibration equipment and the unit under test. The 5500A Service Manual contains a table of minimum use specifications for performing full verification.
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  DC voltage references developed for the 5500A. These are 6.9V devices consisting of a zener diode and a transistor. These reference amplifiers exhibit extremely low uncertainty and drift, and are superior to zener diode or temperature-compensated zener…
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  5500A uncertainty specifications that exclude the effects of external dividers and standards, for use when range constants are adjusted. Relative uncertainty includes only the stability, temperature coefficient, noise, and linearity specifications of the 5500A itself.
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  Appendices Glossary scale error Same as gain error. Scale or gain error results when the slope of the meter’s response curve is not exactly 1. A meter with only scale error (no offset or linearity error), will read 0V with 0V applied, but something other than 10V with 10V applied. secondary standard A standard maintained by comparison against a primary standard.
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  5500A Operator Manual thermocouple Two dissimilar metals that, when welded together, develop a small voltage dependent on the relative temperature between the hotter and colder junction. traceability The ability to relate individual measurement results to national standards or nationally accepted measurement systems through an unbroken chain of comparisons, i.e., a calibration “audit trail.”…
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  Appendices Glossary verification Checking the functional performance and uncertainty of an instrument or standard without making adjustments to it or changing its calibration constants. 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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  5500A Operator Manual A-10…

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  Appendix B ASCII and IEEE-488 Bus Codes…

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  Appendices ASCII and IEEE-488 Bus Codes ASCII BINARY DEV. MESSAGE ASCII DEV. MESSAGE BINARY DECIMAL OCTAL DECIMAL OCTAL CHAR. 7654 3210 ATN=TRUE CHAR. 7654 3210 ATN=TRUE BELL SPACE » & < > Fb-01.eps…
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  The IEEE-488 connector on the rear panel mates with an IEEE-488 standard cable. The pin assignments of the rear-panel IEEE-488 connector are shown in Figure C-1 IEEE-488 connection cables are available from Fluke as shown in Table C-1. See Chapter 9, “Accessories,” for ordering information.

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  Operator Manual Serial Connectors The two 9-pin serial connectors on the rear panel of the 5500A Calibrator are used to interface with a computer, or controller, and an instrument serial port. The pin assignments of the rear-panel serial connectors are in conformance to EIA/TIA-574 standard and are shown in Figures C-1 (Host) and C-2 (UUT).
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  Appendices RS-232/IEEE-488 Cables and Connectors 5500A NULL MODEM CABLE SERIAL 1 FROM HOST SERIAL 2 MODEM CABLE RS-232 TO UUT RLSD Fe-04.eps Figure C-4. Serial Port Connections (DB-9/DB-9)
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  5500A Operator Manual 5500A NULL MODEM CABLE SERIAL 1 FROM HOST MODEM CABLE RS-232 SERIAL 2 TO UUT RLSD Fe-05.eps Figure C-5. Serial Port Connections (DB-9/DB-25)

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  The following procedure creates a test program in Visual Basic that you may use to test 5500A Calibrator RS-232 Host port and RS-232 UUT port operation. This program is referenced in Chapter 4 under “Testing RS-232 (Host) Operation using Visual Basic”…

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  5500A Operator Manual 3. Separate the Command buttons and resize the form for ease of use (below is typical). Ff-0a.bmp 4. From the Toolbox, double click the Communications icon , placing the icon on the Form1 screen. This custom control icon provides complete serial communications capabilities for this program.
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  10. Click the Stop button on the Toolbar to stop the program. (Hint: Before continuing to the next step, connect the 5500A Calibrator and UUT (if applicable) and test the program in actual operation.) 11. Save the program as vb_rs232.exe by selecting the Make EXE File command from the File menu.
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  Appendix E Error Message Error Messages The following is a list of the 5500A Calibrator error messages. The error message format is shown in Table E-1. Table E-1. Error Message Format Error Number (Message Class : Description) Text characters 0 to 65535…

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  5500A Operator Manual (DDE:FR D) Hardware relay trip occurred (DDE:FR D) Inguard got impatient (DDE:FR D) A/D fell asleep (DDE:FR D) Inguard watchdog timeout (DDE:FR D) 5725A ROM failure (DDE:FR D) 5725A RAM failure (DDE:FR D) 5725A EEPROM failure (DDE:FR D)
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  Appendices Error Message (DDE:FR Open thermocouple for RJ cal (DDE:FR D) Encoder not responding VERS (DDE:FR D) Encoder not responding COMM (DDE:FR D) Encoder not responding STAT (DDE:FR Encoder self-test failed (DDE:FR D) Queue from 5725A full (DDE:FR Message over display R side Unmappable character #%d [%d is an ASCII character] (DDE:FR (DDE:FR…
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  1005 (DDE:FR A6 DAC fine channel fault 1006 through 1090 Error messages for self diagnostics. Refer to Chapter 4 of the 5500A Service Manual for the message and a description of the possible cause. 1200 (DDE:FR Sequence name too long…
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  Appendices Error Message 1320 (CME: R Bad binary number 1321 (CME: R Bad binary block 1322 (CME: R Bad character 1323 (CME: R Bad decimal number 1324 (CME: R Exponent magnitude too large 1325 (CME: R Bad hexadecimal block 1326 (CME: R Bad hexadecimal number 1328 (CME: R Bad octal number…
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  Accessing the Fuse and Selecting Line Voltage, 2-5 5500A Operator Manual, 1-6 Adjusting the Phase, 4-43 5500A Operator Reference Guide, 1-7 Air Filter, Cleaning the, 7-4 5500A Remote Programming Reference Guide, 1-7 Amplitude Calibration, 8-16, 8-18, 8-69, 8-71 5500A Service Manual, 1-7 Applications, 4-52 5500A/LEADS, 9-4…
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  Display Character Processing, Incoming, 5-33 Control, 3-4 CHASSIS GROUND Binding Post, 3-11 Output, 3-4 Checking 5500A status, 5-35 Displaying the Output Error, 4-50 Cleaning the Air Filter, 7-4 DIVIDE key, 3-7 Cleaning, General, 7-6 Divide, Using Multiply and Divide, 4-50…
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  Instrument Status Register, 5-40 Four-Wire versus Two-Wire Connections, 4-10 Interface Messages Frequency Response Calibration, 8-24, 8-78 Accepted by 5500A — Table of, 5-27 Frequency Response Calibration, 8-21 That the 5500A sends, 5-28 Frequency Response Calibration, 8-74 Interface Messages (IEEE-488), 5-26…
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  5500A Operator Manual Bit Assignments, 5-40 LIMIT? remote command, 6-23 Explained, 5-40 Line Power Cord Types, 2-6 Programming the, 5-42 Line Power Cord Types — Table of, 2-6 ISCE remote command, 6-20 Line Power, Connecting to, 2-4 ISCE? remote command, 6-21…
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  (continued) Index OPT? remote command, 6-26 Temperature Simulation (RTD), 4-37 Options and Accessories, 9-3 Output Signal Options and Accessories (Chapter 8), 9-3 Adjusting for Oscilloscope Calibration, 8-14, 8-66 Oscilloscope Calibration Overlapped Commands, 5-29 Adjusting Output Signal, 8-14, 8-66 Amplitude, 8-16, 8-18, 8-69, 8-71 —P—…
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  5500A Operator Manual REFOUT? remote command, 6-32 RTD_TYPE? remote command, 6-33 Registers RTD_TYPE_D remote command, 6-34 Event Status (ESR), 5-38 RTD_TYPE_D? remote command, 6-34 Event Status Enable (ESE), 5-38 Instrument Status (ISR), 5-40 —S— Instrument Status Change (ISCR), 5-40 Sample Applications, 4-52…
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  SRQSTR? remote command, 6-38 Standard Equipment Table, 2-3 Testing the RS-232 UUT Port via RS-232 Host Port, Status 5-17 Checking 5500A, 5-35 Testing the Thermometer, 4-62 Register Overview — Figure, 5-36 Testing Watts, VA, VAR Performance, 4-58 Register Summary — Table, 5-35…
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  5500A Operator Manual Using Commands, 5-25 VAL? remote command, 6-47 Using Multiply and Divide, 4-50 Volt Function, 8-16, 8-69 Using the 5725A Amplifier, 4-47 Specifications, 8-6, 8-60 Using the Format EEPROM Menu, 4-6 V/DIV menu, 8-17, 8-70 Using the Instrument Setup Menu, 4-5…