Fluke 8846A - Introduction; Required Equipment

Performance Test and Calibration
Introduction 3
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Introduction
This chapter of the Calibration Manual provides performance tests to verify the Meter is
operating within published specifications as well as a complete calibration procedure.
The performance test and, if necessary, the calibration procedure can be performed both
periodically and after service or repair.
The performance tests can be used as an acceptance test upon receipt of the Meter. Use
the 90-day specifications when performing an acceptance test after performing a
calibration.
Required Equipment
Table 3-1 lists the equipment required for performance testing and calibration of the
Meter.
Table 3-1. Required Test Equipment
Function Instrument Type Model Comments
Standard Fluke 5520A Must be characterized with 8508A
8½ digit meter Fluke 8508A Used to characterize the 5520A
4-wire short Fluke low thermal 4-wire
short or equivalent
Fluke PN 2653346
Volts dc
Alternate standard Fluke 5720A
Standard Fluke 5520A Must be characterized with 8508A
8½ digit meter Fluke 8508A Used to characterize the 5520A.
Note: TURs <4:1 at 1 V, 10 V, and
100 V at 20 kHz
4-wire short Fluke low thermal 4-wire
short or equivalent
Fluke PN 2653346
Volts ac
Alternate standard Fluke 5720A
Standard Fluke 5520A
Alternate standard Fluke 5520A with any
scope option
Frequency
Alternate standard Function generator Specifications include0.075 %
frequency accuracy from 3 – 40 Hz
and 0.0025 % accuracy for
frequencies up to 1 MHz