Fluke 515A User Manual

NAVAIR 17–20AQ–70
TECHNICAL MANUAL
INSTRUMENT CALIBRATION PROCEDURE
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PORTABLE CALIBRATOR
FLUKE 515A
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Fluke 515A Specifications

General

Category	Test Equipment
Thermocouple Types	J, K, T, E
Model	515A
Resolution (Temperature)	0.1 °C
Display	LCD
Battery Type	AA

Summary

SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION AND DESCRIPTION

SECTION 2 EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 3 PRELIMINARY OPERATIONS

SECTION 4 CALIBRATION PROCESS

4.1 LINE REGULATION TEST

Tests the output voltage stability by varying the input line voltage.

4.2 DC VOLTAGE RANGE TEST

Verifies the accuracy and resolution of DC voltage outputs across specified ranges.

4.3 DC MICROVOLTS OUTPUT AND LINEARITY TEST

Calibrates and checks the linearity of the low-level DC microvolt output.

4.4 10 VOLT DC DECADE TEST

Evaluates the 10V DC output accuracy using a decade step method.

4.5 AC FREQUENCY RESPONSE TEST UP TO 50 KHZ

Measures AC output accuracy at specified frequencies up to 50 kHz.

4.6 AC VOLTAGE TEST

Confirms AC voltage output accuracy using a differential voltmeter setup.

4.7 FREQUENCY TEST

Validates frequency output accuracy by comparison with an electronic counter.

4.8 RESISTANCE TEST

Calibrates the resistance measurement capability of the instrument.