Fluke 5500A - General Cleaning; Performing a Calibration Check; Required Equipment for Checking Calibration

5500A
Operator Manual
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7-4. General Cleaning
For general cleaning, wipe the case, front panel keys, and lens using a soft cloth slightly
dampened with water or a non-abrasive mild cleaning solution that does not harm
plastics.
Caution
Do not use aromatic hydrocarbons or chlorinated solvents for
cleaning. They can damage the plastic materials used in the
calibrator.
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. Complete details for calibrating the 5500A are provided
in the 5500A Calibrator Service Manual (PN 105798).
The equipment listed in Table 7-2 are required to perform the calibration check. If a
specific instrument is not available, a substitute instrument that assures a 4:1 Test
Uncertainty Ratio may be substituted.
Table 7-2. Required Equipment for Checking Calibration
Equipment Recommended Model Purpose
test lead kit 5500-Leads Provides test leads
8-1/2 digit DMM HP 3458A w/ Opt -02 DC volts, Resistance
Mercury Thermometer ASTM 56C Internal temperature
reference
100 mVDC source Fluke 5500A, 5700A, 5440B, 5100B Source for thermocouple
measurements (characterize
w/ the DMM, if necessary)
Phase Meter Clarke-Hess 6000 Phase
LCR Meter Fluke PM6304C/563 with PM9540/BAN test
lead set
Capacitance
Counter/Timer Fluke PM6680/456 Frequency
AC Measurement
Standard
Fluke 5790A ACV and ACI w/ shunts
Shunt Fluke Y5020 10 A DC
Resistance Standard Fluke 742A-1 300 mA DC
Resistance Standard Fluke 742A-10 30 mA DC
Resistance Standard Fluke 742A-100 3 mA DC
Resistance Standard Fluke 742A-10M Resistance at 320 MOhms
Current Shunt Adapter Fluke 792A-7004 Assures compatibility w/ A40
shunts
AC Shunts Fluke A40 (10m, 30m, 300m, 3A) & A40A-
10
ACI
Interconnect cable for
A40A
Fluke A45-4004 Cable adapter for A40A
Precision metal film
resistors
1k Ohm, 1%, 100 ppm/°C or better Current shunt for < 330 µA
(Determine value w/ the
DMM)