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Fluke 5500A Service Manual

Fluke 5500A
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5500A
Multi-Product Calibrator
Service Manual
PN 105798
August 1995 Rev.5, 4/03
© 1995-2003 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A.
All product names are trademarks of their respective companies.

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Fluke 5500A Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeMulti-Product Calibrator
Resistance Range0 to 1100 MΩ
AccuracyVaries depending on function and range
DisplayBacklit LCD
InterfaceRS-232, IEEE-488
Power Supply100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Weight35 lbs
PhaseSingle phase
Voltage DC Range0 to ±1020 V

Summary

Introduction and Specifications

Specifications

Details specifications for the 5500A Calibrator, valid after warm-up and within specified temperature ranges.

DC Voltage Specifications

Details specifications for DC voltage outputs, including ranges, absolute uncertainty, stability, resolution, and maximum burden.

DC Current Specifications

Details specifications for DC current outputs, including ranges, absolute uncertainty, compliance voltage, and maximum inductive load.

Resistance Specifications

Details specifications for resistance outputs, including ranges, uncertainty, resolution, and allowable current.

AC Voltage (Sinewave) Specifications

Details specifications for AC sinewave voltage outputs, including ranges, frequency, uncertainty, resolution, and maximum burden.

AC Current (Sinewave) Specifications

Details specifications for AC sinewave current outputs, including ranges, frequency, uncertainty, resolution, compliance voltage, and maximum inductive load.

Capacitance Specifications

Details specifications for capacitance outputs, including ranges, uncertainty, resolution, and frequency.

Theory of Operation

Calibration and Verification

Calibration

Explains the software-based calibration process involving outputting values and entering measured results.

DC Volts

Details the steps for calibrating DC voltage outputs, including test points and required measurements.

AC Volts

Details the steps for calibrating AC voltage outputs, including test points and required measurements.

DC Current

Details the steps for calibrating DC current output using precision DMM and shunts.

AC Current

Details the steps for calibrating AC current output using a Fluke 5790A or equivalent.

Resistance

Details the steps for calibrating resistance output using a precision DMM and four-wire connections.

Capacitance

Details the steps for calibrating capacitance output using an LCR meter.

DC Voltage Amplitude Accuracy (NORMAL)

Tests DC voltage accuracy at the NORMAL terminals.

DC Voltage Amplitude Accuracy (AUX)

Tests DC voltage accuracy at AUX terminals with a lower voltage at NORMAL terminals.

DC Current Amplitude Accuracy

Tests DC current accuracy at the 5500A Calibrator front panel AUX terminals.

Resistance Accuracy

Verifies the accuracy of synthesized resistance at the 5500A Calibrator front panel NORMAL terminals.

AC Voltage Amplitude Accuracy (NORMAL)

Tests the accuracy of AC voltage at the 5500A Calibrator front panel NORMAL terminals.

AC Voltage Amplitude Accuracy (AUX)

Tests the accuracy of AC voltage at the 5500A Calibrator front panel AUX terminals.

AC Current Amplitude Accuracy

Tests the accuracy of AC current at the 5500A Calibrator front panel AUX terminals.

Capacitance Accuracy

Verifies the accuracy of synthesized capacitance output at the 5500A Calibrator front panel AUX terminals.

DC Power Amplitude Accuracy (NORMAL)

Tests the amplitude accuracy of DC volts at NORMAL terminals with DC I at AUX terminals.

DC Power Amplitude Accuracy (AUX)

Tests the amplitude accuracy of DC current output at AUX terminals with DC voltage at NORMAL terminals.

AC Power Amplitude Accuracy (High Voltage)

Tests current outputs at AUX terminals in the presence of high voltage.

AC Power Amplitude Accuracy (High Current)

Tests voltage outputs at NORMAL terminals in the presence of high current.

AC Power Amplitude Accuracy (High Power)

Tests the accuracy of AC power output at high power levels.

AC Voltage Amplitude Accuracy, Squarewave (NORMAL)

Checks amplitude accuracy of AC voltage squarewave at NORMAL terminals.

AC Voltage Amplitude Accuracy, Squarewave (AUX)

Checks amplitude accuracy of AC voltage squarewave at AUX terminals.

Maintenance

Diagnostic Testing

Explains the use of internal software self-testing capabilities to isolate faulty modules.

Diagnostics Error Messages

Provides a list of error messages to help determine suspect assemblies and circuits during diagnostics.

List of Replaceable Parts

SC600 Option

SC600 Specifications

Details specifications specific to the SC600 Option, including voltage and square wave signal characteristics.

Volt Specifications

Details voltage specifications for the SC600 Option, including range, resolution, uncertainty, and sequence.

Edge Specifications

Details edge specifications for the SC600 Option, including rise time, amplitude range, resolution, aberrations, and duty cycle.

Leveled Sine Wave Specifications

Details leveled sine wave specifications for the SC600 Option, including amplitude, frequency, and distortion.

SC600 Calibration Setup

Details procedures for calibrating the SC300 at the user's site, recommending factory calibration if possible.

AC Voltage Calibration

Procedure for calibrating AC Voltage, requiring DC Voltage calibration first.

Wave Generator Calibration

Procedure for calibrating the Wave Generator function using HP 3458A for measurements.

Leveled Sine Wave Amplitude Verification

Procedure to verify leveled sine wave amplitude using 5790A AC Measurement Standard.

SC300 Option

SC300 Specifications

Details specifications specific to the SC300 Option, including voltage function characteristics.

Voltage Function Specifications

Details voltage specifications for the SC300 Option, including range, resolution, uncertainty, and sequence.

Edge Function Specifications

Details edge specifications for the SC300 Option, including amplitude, resolution, aberrations, and duty cycle.

Leveled Sine Wave Function Specifications

Details leveled sine wave specifications for the SC300 Option, including amplitude, frequency, and distortion.

DC Voltage Calibration

Procedure for calibrating DC Voltage using HP 3458A, including setup and adjustment steps.

Edge Amplitude Calibration

Procedure for calibrating edge amplitude using HP 3458A and 50 Ohm termination.

Leveled Sine Wave Amplitude Calibration

Procedure for calibrating leveled sine wave amplitude using 5790A AC Measurement Standard.

DC Voltage Verification

Procedure for verifying DC Voltage function using HP 3458A.

AC Voltage Amplitude Verification

Procedure for verifying AC voltage amplitude using HP 3458A.

AC Voltage Frequency Verification

Procedure for verifying AC voltage frequency using PM 6680 Frequency Counter.

Edge Amplitude Verification

Procedure for verifying edge amplitude using HP 3458A and 50 Ohm termination.

Edge Frequency Verification

Procedure for verifying edge frequency using PM 6680 Frequency Counter.

Edge Duty Cycle Verification

Procedure for verifying edge duty cycle using PM 6680 Frequency Counter.

Edge Rise Time Verification

Procedure to test edge function's rise time using an oscilloscope.

Leveled Sine Wave Frequency Verification

Procedure to verify leveled sine wave frequency using PM 6680 Frequency Counter.

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