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Table of Contents
Title Page
Introduction ....................................................................................................... 1
Instruction Manuals........................................................................................... 2
5500A Getting Started Manual ..................................................................... 3
5500A Operator Manual ............................................................................... 3
5500A Operator Reference Guide................................................................. 3
5500A Programmer Reference Guide........................................................... 3
5500A Service Manual.................................................................................. 3
Where to Go from Here..................................................................................... 3
Operation Overview .......................................................................................... 4
Local Operation............................................................................................. 4
Remote Operation (RS-232).......................................................................... 4
Remote Operation (IEEE-488)...................................................................... 4
Preparing for Operation..................................................................................... 5
Unpacking and Inspection................................................................................. 5
Replacing the Fuse ............................................................................................ 6
Selecting Line Voltage...................................................................................... 6
Connecting to Line Power................................................................................. 7
Service Information........................................................................................... 9
Placement and Rack Mounting.......................................................................... 9
Cooling Considerations ..................................................................................... 9
5725A Amplifier ............................................................................................... 10
Connecting the 5725A Amplifier ...................................................................... 10
Specifications .................................................................................................... 11
General Specifications .................................................................................. 12
DC Voltage Specifications............................................................................ 13
DC Current Specifications ............................................................................ 14
Resistance Specifications.............................................................................. 15
AC Voltage (Sinewave) Specifications......................................................... 16
AC Current (Sinewave) Specifications ......................................................... 18
Capacitance Specifications............................................................................ 20
Temperature Calibration (Thermocouple) Specifications............................. 21
Temperature Calibration (RTD) Specifications............................................ 22
DC Power Specification Summary................................................................ 24
AC Power (45 Hz to 65 Hz) Specification Summary, PF=1......................... 25
Power and Dual Output Limit Specifications ............................................... 26