Fluke 5500A User Manual

5500A

Multi-Product Calibrator

Operator Manual

December 1994, Rev.10, 4/03

LIMITED WARRANTY & LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

Each Fluke product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service. The warranty period is one year and begins on the date of shipment. Parts, product repairs and services are warranted for 90 days. This warranty extends only to the original buyer or end-user customer of a Fluke authorized reseller, and does not apply to fuses, disposable batteries or to any product which, in Fluke’s opinion, has been misused, altered, neglected or damaged by accident or abnormal conditions of operation or handling. Fluke warrants that software will operate substantially in accordance with its functional specifications for 90 days and that it has been properly recorded on non-defective media. Fluke does not warrant that software will be error free or operate without interruption.

Fluke authorized resellers shall extend this warranty on new and unused products to end-user customers only but have no authority to extend a greater or different warranty on behalf of Fluke. Warranty support is available if product is purchased through a Fluke authorized sales outlet or Buyer has paid the applicable international price. Fluke reserves the right to invoice Buyer for importation costs of repair/replacement parts when product purchased in one country is submitted for repair in another country.

Fluke’s warranty obligation is limited, at Fluke’s option, to refund of the purchase price, free of charge repair, or replacement of a defective product which is returned to a Fluke authorized service center within the warranty period.

To obtain warranty service, contact your nearest Fluke authorized service center or send the product, with a description of the difficulty, postage and insurance prepaid (FOB Destination), to the nearest Fluke authorized service center. Fluke assumes no risk for damage in transit. Following warranty repair, the product will be returned to Buyer, transportation prepaid (FOB Destination). If Fluke determines that the failure was caused by misuse, alteration, accident or abnormal condition of operation or handling, Fluke will provide an estimate of repair costs and obtain authorization before commencing the work. Following repair, the product will be returned to the Buyer transportation prepaid and the Buyer will be billed for the repair and return transportation charges (FOB Shipping Point).

THIS WARRANTY IS BUYER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. FLUKE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LOSSES, INCLUDING LOSS OF DATA, WHETHER ARISING FROM BREACH OF WARRANTY OR BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, RELIANCE OR ANY OTHER THEORY.

Since some countries or states do not allow limitation of the term of an implied warranty, or exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, the limitations and exclusions of this warranty may not apply to every buyer. If any provision of this Warranty is held invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such holding will not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision.

Fluke Corporation Fluke Europe B.V. P.O. Box 9090 P.O. Box 1186 Everett, WA 98206-9090 5602 BD Eindhoven U.S.A. The Netherlands

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LIMITE DE GARANTIE ET LIMITE DE RESPONSABILITE

La société Fluke garantit l'absence de vices des matériaux et à la fabrication de ce produit dans des conditions normales d'utilisation et d'entretien. La période de garantie est de un an et prend effet à la date d'expédition. Les pièces, les réparations de produit et les services sont garantis pour un période de 90 jours. Cette garantie ne s'applique qu'à l'acheteur d'origine ou à l'utilisateur final s'il est client d'un distributeur agréé par Fluke, et ne s'applique pas aux fusibles, aux batteries/piles interchangeables ni à aucun produit qui, de l'avis de Fluke, a été malmené, modifié, négligé ou endommagé par accident ou soumis à des conditions anormales d'utilisation et de manipulation. Fluke garantit que le logiciel fonctionnera en grande partie conformément à ses spécifications fonctionnelles pour une période de 90 jours et qu'il a été correctement enregistré sur des supports non défectueux. Fluke ne garantit pas que le logiciel ne contient pas d'erreurs ou qu'il fonctionne sans interruption.

Les distributeurs agréés par Fluke appliqueront cette garantie à des produits vendus à leurs clients neufs et qui n'ont pas servi mais ne sont pas autorisés à appliquer une garantie plus étendue ou différente au nom de Fluke. Le support de garantie est offert si le produit a été acquis par l'intermédiaire d'un point de vente agréé par Fluke ou bien si l'acheteur a payé le prix international applicable. Fluke se réserve le droit de facturer à l'acheteur les frais d'importation des pièces de réparation ou de remplacement si le produit acheté dans un pays a été expédié dans un autre pays pour y être réparé.

L'obligation de garantie de Fluke est limitée, au choix de Fluke, au remboursement du prix d'achat, ou à la réparation/remplacement gratuit d'un produit défectueux retourné dans le délai de garantie à un centre de service agréé par Fluke.

Pour avoir recours au service de la garantie, mettez-vous en rapport avec le centre de service Fluke le plus proche ou envoyez le produit, accompagné d'une description du problème, port et assurance payés (franco lieu de destination), au centre de service agréé par Fluke le plus proche. Fluke dégage toute responsabilité en cas de dégradations survenues au cours du transport. Après la réparation sous garantie, le produit sera retourné à l'acheteur, frais de port payés d'avance (franco lieu de destination). Si Fluke estime que le problème a été causé par un traitement abusif, une modification, un accident ou des conditions de fonctionnement ou de manipulation anormales, Fluke fournira un devis des frais de réparation et ne commencera la réparation qu'après en avoir reçu l'autorisation. Après la réparation, le produit sera retourné à l'acheteur, frais de port payés d'avance, et les frais de réparation et de transport lui seront facturés.

LA PRESENTE GARANTIE EST EXCLUSIVE ET TIENT LIEU DE TOUTES AUTRES GARANTIES, EXPLICITES OU IMPLICITES, Y COMPRIS, MAIS NON EXCLUSIVEMENT, TOUTE GARANTIE IMPLICITE QUANT A L'APTITUDE DU PRODUIT A ETRE COMMERCIALISE OU A ETRE APPLIQUE A UNE FIN OU A UN USAGE DETERMINE. FLUKE NE POURRA ETRE TENU RESPONSABLE D'AUCUN DOMMAGE PARTICULIER, INDIRECT, ACCIDENTEL OU CONSECUTIF, NI D'AUCUNS DEGATS OU PERTES DE DONNEES, QUE CE SOIT A LA SUITE D'UNE INFRACTION AUX OBLIGATIONS DE GARANTIE, SUR UNE BASE CONTRACTUELLE, EXTRA- CONTRACTUELLE OU AUTRE.

Etant donné que certains pays ou états n'admettent pas les limitations d'une condition de garantie implicite, ou l'exclusion ou la limitation de dégâts accidentels ou consécutifs, les limitations et les exclusions de cette garantie pourraient ne pas s'appliquer à chaque acheteur. Si une disposition quelconque de cette garantie est jugée non valide ou inapplicable par un tribunal compétent, une telle décision n'affectera en rien la validité ou le caractère exécutoire de toute autre disposition.

Fluke Corporation Fluke Europe B.V. P.O. Box 9090 P.O. Box 1186 Everett, WA 98206-9090 5602 B.D. Eindhoven USA Pays-Bas

BEFRISTETE GARANTIEBESTIMMUNGEN & HAFTUNGSBESCHRÄNKUNG

Für jedes Produkt, das Fluke herstellt, leistet Fluke eine Garantie für einwandfreie Materialqualitßt und fehlerfreie Ausführung unter normalen Betriebs- und Wartungsbedingungen. Der Garantiezeitraum gilt für ein Jahr und beginnt mit dem Lieferdatum. Die Garantiebestimmungen für Ersatzteile, Instandsetzungs- und Wartungsarbeiten gelten für einen Zeitraum von 90 Tagen. Diese Garantie wird ausschließlich dem Er sterwerber bzw. dem Endverbraucher, der das betreffende Produkt von einer von Fluke autorisierten Weiterverkaufsstelle erworben hat, geleistet und erstreckt sich nicht auf Sicherungen, Einwegbatterien oder irgendwelche andere Produkte, die nach dem Ermessen von Fluke unsachgemäß verwendet, verändert, vernachlässigt, durch Unfälle beschädigt oder abnormalen Betriebsbedingungen oder einer unsachgemäßen Handhabung ausgesetzt wurden. Fluke garantiert für einen Zeitraum von 90 Tagen, daß die Software im wesentlichen in Übereinstimmung mit den einschlägigen Funktionsbeschreibungen funktioniert und daß diese Software auf fehlerfreien Datenträgern gespeichert wurde. Fluke übernimmt jedoch keine Garantie dafür, daß die Software fehlerfrei ist und störungsfrei arbeitet.

Von Fluke autorisierte Weiterverkaufsstellen werden diese Garantie ausschließlich für neue und nichtbenutzte, an Endverbraucher verkaufte Produkte leisten, sind jedoch nicht dazu berechtigt, diese Garantie im Namen von Fluke zu verlängern, auszudehnen oder in irgendeiner anderen Weise abzuändern. Der Erwerber hat das Recht aus der Garantie abgeleitete Unterstützungsleistungen in Anspruch zu nehmen, wenn er das Produkt bei einer von Fluke autorisierten Vertriebsstelle gekauft oder den jeweils geltenden internationalen Preis gezahlt hat. Fluke behält sich das Recht vor, dem Erwerber Einfuhrgebühren für Ersatzteile in Rechnung zu stellen, wenn dieser das Produkt in einem anderen Land zur Reparatur anbietet, als das Land, in dem er das Produkt ursprünglich erworben hat.

Flukes Garantieverpflichtung beschränkt sich darauf, daß Fluke nach eigenem Ermessen den Kaufpreis ersetzt oder aber das defekte Produkt unentgeltlich repariert oder austauscht, wenn dieses Produkt innerhalb der Garantiefrist einem von Fluke autorisierten Servicezentrum zur Reparatur übergeben wird.

Um die Garantieleistung in Anspruch zu nehmen, wenden Sie sich bitte an das nächstgelegene und von Fluke autorisierte Servicezentrum oder senden Sie das Produkt mit einer Beschreibung des Problems und unter Vorauszahlung von Fracht- und Versicherungskosten (FOB Bestimmungsort) an das nächstgelegene und von Fluke autorisierte Servicezentrum. Fluke übernimmt keinerlei Haftung für eventuelle Transportschäden. Im Anschluß an die Reparatur wird das Produkt unter Vorauszahlung von Frachtkosten (FOB Bestimmungsort) an den Erwerber zurückgesandt. Wenn Fluke jedoch feststellt, daß der Defekt auf unsachgemäße Handhabung, Veränderungen am Gerät, einen Unfall oder auf anormale Betriebsbedingungen oder unsachgemäße Handhabung zurückzuführen ist, wird Fluke dem Erwerber einen Voranschlag der Reparaturkosten zukommen lassen und erst die Zustimmung des Erwerbers einholen, bevor die Arbeiten in Angriff genommen werden. Nach der Reparatur wird das Produkt unter Vorauszahlung der Frachtkosten an den Erwerber zurückgeschickt und werden dem Erwerber die Reparaturkosten und die Versandkosten (FOB Versandort) in Rechnung gestellt.

DIE VORSTEHENDEN GARANTIEBESTIMMUNGEN SIND DAS EINZIGE UND ALLEINIGE RECHT AUF SCHADENERSATZ DES ERWERBERS UND GELTEN AUSSCHLIESSLICH UND AN STELLE VON ALLEN ANDEREN VERTRAGLICHEN ODER GESETZLICHEN GEWÄHRLEISTUNGSPFLICHTEN, EINSCHLIESSLICH JEDOCH NICHT DARAUF BESCHRÄNKT - DER GESETZLICHEN GEWÄHRLEISTUNG DER MARKTFÄHIGKEIT, DER GEBRAUCHSEIGNUNG UND DER ZWECKDIENLICHKEIT FÜR EINEN BESTIMMTEN EINSATZ. FLUKE ÜBERNIMMT KEINE HAFTUNG FÜR SPEZIELLE, UNMITTELBARE, MITTELBARE, BEGLEITODER FOLGESCHÄDEN ODER ABER VERLUSTE, EINSCHLIESSLICH DES VERLUSTS VON DATEN, UNABHÄNGIG DAVON, OB SIE AUF VERLETZUNG DER GEWÄHRLEISTUNGSPFLICHT, RECHTMÄSSIGE, UNRECHTMÄSSIGE ODER ANDERE HANDLUNGEN ZURÜCKZUFÜHREN SIND.

Angesichts der Tatsache, daß in einigen Ländern die Begrenzung einer gesetzlichen Gewährleistung sowie der Ausschluß oder die Begrenzung von Begleit- oder Folgeschäden nicht zulässig ist, könnte es sein, daß die obengenannten Einschränkungen und Ausschlüsse nicht für jeden Erwerber gelten. Sollte irgendeine Klausel dieser Garantiebestimmungen von einem zuständigen Gericht für unwirksam oder nicht durchsetzbar befunden werden, so bleiben die Wirksamkeit oder Erzwingbarkeit irgendeiner anderen Klausel dieser Garantiebestimmungen von einem solchen Spruch unberührt.

Fluke Corporation Fluke Europe B.V. Postfach 9090 Postfach 1186 Everett, WA 98206-9090 5602 B.D. Eindhoven USA Niederlande

GARANTÍA LIMITADA Y LIMITACIÓN DE RESPONSABILIDAD

Se garantiza que cada uno de los productos de Fluke no tiene defectos de material y mano de

obra si es objeto de una utilización y un mantenimiento normales. El período de garantía es de un año y comienza a partir de la fecha de envío. Las piezas, reparaciones y mantenimiento del producto están garantizados durante 90 días. Esta garantía se concede exclusivamente al comprador original o al cliente usuario final de un revendedor autorizado por Fluke, y no es de aplicación a fusibles, baterías o pilas desechables o cualquier otro producto que, en opinión de Fluke, haya sido objeto de una mala utilización, alteración, negligencia o daños por accidente o manejo o manipulación anómalos. Fluke garantiza que el software operará sustancialmente de acuerdo con sus especificaciones funcionales durante 90 días y que ha sido grabado correctamente en medios no defectuosos. Fluke no garantiza que el software carezca de errores ni opere sin interrupción.

Los revendedores autorizados por Fluke concederán esta garantía a productos nuevos y sin utilizar suministrados a clientes usuarios finales exclusivamente, pero no tienen autoridad para conceder una garantía diferente o mayor por cuenta de Fluke. Puede utilizar el servicio de garantía si el producto ha si do comprado en una oficina de ventas Fluke autorizada o si el Comprador ha pagado el importe de aplicación internacional. Fluke se reserva el derecho de facturar al Comprador los costes de importación debidos a la reparación o sustitución de piezas cuando el producto comprado en un país es enviado para su reparación a otro país.

La obligación de Fluke en concepto de garantía se limita, a criterio de Fluke, al reembolso del importe de la compra, a la reparación gratis, o a la sustitución de un producto defectuoso que sea devuelto a un centro de servicio Fluke autorizado dentro del período de garantía.

Para obtener servicio en garantía, póngase en contacto con el Servicio Oficial Fluke autorizado más próximo o envíe el producto, con una descripción del problema surgido, a portes y seguros pagados por anticipado (FOB en Destino), al Servicio Oficial Fluke autorizado más próximo. Fluke no asume ningún riesgo por los daños en tránsito. Tras la reparación en concepto de garantía, el producto será devuelto al Comprador, previo pago del transporte (FOB en Destino). Si Fluke decide que la avería ha sido causada por una mala utilización, alteración, accidente o manejo o manipulación anormales, Fluke hará una estimación de los costes de reparación y solicitará autorización antes de comenzar el trabajo. Tras la reparación, el producto será devuelto al Comprador, previo pago del transporte, y se facturarán al Comprador los gastos en concepto de reparación y de transporte para su devolución (FOB en el Punto de envío).

ESTA GARANTÍA SE CONCEDE A TÍTULO ÚNICO Y EXCLUSIVO DEL COMPRADOR Y SUSTITUYE A TODAS LAS DEMÁS GARANTÍAS, EXPRESAS O IMPLÍCITAS, INCLUYENDO, PERO SIN LIMITARSE A, NINGUNA GARANTÍA IMPLÍCITA DE COMERCIABILIDAD O IDONEIDAD PARA UN FIN O UN USO DETERMINADOS. FLUKE NO SE RESPONSABILIZARÁ DE PÉRDIDAS O DAÑOS ESPECIALES, INDIRECTOS, IMPREVISTOS O CONTINGENTES, INCLUIDA LA PÉRDIDA DE DATOS, YA SEAN PRODUCTO DE VIOLACIÓN DE LA GARANTÍA O YA SEA EN RELACIÓN CON UN CONTRATO, POR RESPONSABILIDAD CIVIL EXTRACONTRACTUAL, CONFIANZA O EN CUALQUIER OTRA FORMA.

Dado que algunos países o estados no permiten la limitación del plazo de una garantía implícita, ni la exclusión o limitación de daños imprevistos o contingentes, las limitaciones y exclusiones de esta garantía pueden no ser de aplicación a todos los compradores. Si alguna disposición de esta Garantía es considerada nula o no aplicable por un tribunal de justicia competente, dicha consideración no afectará a la validez o aplicación de las demás disposiciones.

Fluke Corporation Fluke Europe B.V. P.O. Box 9090 P.O. Box 1186 Everett, WA 98206-9090 5602 B.D. Eindhoven ESTADOS UNIDOS Holanda

CAUTION

This is an IEC safety Class 1 product. Before usi ng, the ground wire in the line cord or rear panel binding post must be connected to an eart h ground for safety.

Interference Information

This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in strict

accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference to radio and television reception. It has been type tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device in accordance with the specifications of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

This device may not cause harmful interference.

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This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause

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undesired operation.

There is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of more of the following measures:

Reorient the receiving antenna

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Relocate the equipment with respect to the receiver

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Move the equipment away from the receiver

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Plug the equipment into a different outlet so that the computer and receiver are on different

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branch circuits

If necessary, the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions. The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful: How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems. This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C.

20402. Stock No. 004-000-00345-4.

Declaration of the Manufacturer or Importer

We hereby certify that the Fluke Model 5500A is in compliance with BMPT Vfg 243/1991 and is RFI suppressed. The normal operation of some equipment (e.g. signal generators) may be subject to specific restrictions. Please observe the notices in the users manual. The marketing and sales of the equipment was reported to the Central Office for Telecommunication Permits (BZT). The right to retest this equipment to verify compliance with the regulation was given to the BZT.

Bescheinigung des Herstellers/Importeurs

Hiermit wird bescheinigt, daβ die Fluke Model 5500A in Übereinstimmung mit den Bestimmungen der BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 funk-entstört sind. Der vorschriftsmäßige Betrieb mancher Geräte (z.B. Meßsender) kann allerdings gewissen Einschränkungen unterliegen. Beachten Sie deshalb die Hinweise in der Bedienungsanleitung. Dem Bundesamt für Zulassungen in der Telecommunikation wurde das Inverkehrbringen dieses Gerätes angezeigt und die Berechtigung zur Überprüfung der Serie auf Einhaltung der Bestimmungen eingeräumt.

Fluke Corporation

SAFETY TERMS IN THIS MANUAL

This instrument has been designed and tested in accordance with IEC publicat ion 1010-1 (1992-1), Safety Requirements for Electrical Measuring, Control and Labor atory Equipment, and ANSI/ISA-582.01-1994, and CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 1010.1-92. This User Manual contains information, warning, and caut ions t hat must be followed to ensure safe operation and to maintain the instrument in a safe condition. Use of this equipment in a manner not specified herein may impair the pr ot ection provided by the equipment.

This instrument is designed for IEC 1010-1 Inst allation Category II use. It is not designed for connection to circuits rated over 4800 VA.

WARNING statements identify condit ions or practices that could result in personal injury or loss of life.

CAUTION statements identify conditions or pr act ices t hat could result in damage to equipment.

SYMBOLS MARKED ON EQUIPMENT

WARNING Risk of electric shock. Refer to the manual (see the Index for

references).

GROUND Ground terminal to chassis (earth).

Attention Refer to the manual (s ee t he Index for references). This

symbol indicates that information about usage of a feature is contained in the manual. This symbol appears on the rear panel ground post and by the fuse compartment.

AC POWER SOURCE

The instrument is intended to operate from an ac power source that will not apply more than 264V ac rms between the supply conductors or bet ween eit her supply conductor and ground. A protective ground connection by way of the grounding conductor in the power cord is required for safe operation.

USE THE PROPER FUSE

To avoid fire hazard, for fuse replacement use only t he specified unit: 110 or 120 V operation, 2.5 ampere/250 volt tim e delay; 220 or 240 V operation, 1.25 ampere/250 volt time delay.

GROUNDING THE INSTRUMENT

The instrument utilizes controlled overvoltage techniques that require the instrument to be grounded whenever normal mode or common mode ac volt ages or t r ansient voltages may occur. The enclosure must be grounded through t he gr ounding conductor of the power cord, or through the rear panel gr ound binding post .

USE THE PROPER POWER CORD

Use only the power cord and connector appropriate for the voltage and plug configuration in your country.

Use only a power cord that is in good condition. Refer power cord and connector changes to qualified service personnel.

DO NOT OPERATE IN EXPLOSIVE ATM O SPHERES

To avoid explosion, do not operate the instrument in an atmosphere of explosive gas.

DO NOT REMOVE COVER DURING OPERATION

To avoid personal injury or death, do not remove the instrument cover without first removing the power source connected to the rear panel. Do not operate the instrument without the cover properly installed. Norm al calibration is accomplished with the cover closed. Access procedures and the warnings for such procedures ar e cont ained both in this manual and in the Service Manual. Service procedur es ar e f or qualified service personnel only.

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPERATE IF PROTECTION MAY BE IMPAIRED

If the instrument appears damaged or operates abnormally, protection may be impair ed. Do not attempt to operate t he inst r um ent under these conditions. Refer all questions of proper instrument operation to qualif ied service personnel.

Chapter Contents Page

1 Introduction and Specifications........................................................ 1-1

1-1. Introduction........................................................................................... 1-3

1-2. How to Contact Fluke........................................................................... 1-4

1-3. Operation Overview.............................................................................. 1-4

1-4. Local Operation................................................................................ 1-4

1-5. Remote Operation (RS-232)............................................................. 1-4

1-6. Remote Operation (IEEE-488)......................................................... 1-5

1-7. Where To Go from Here....................................................................... 1-6

1-8. Instruction Manuals.............................................................................. 1-6

1-9. 5500A Operator Manual................................................................... 1-6

1-10. 5500A Operator Reference Guide.................................................... 1-7

1-11. 5500A Remote Programming Reference Guide............................... 1-7

1-12. 5500A Service Manual..................................................................... 1-7

1-13. 5725A Amplifier................................................................................... 1-7

1-14. Specifications........................................................................................ 1-8

1-15. General Specifications...................................................................... 1-10

1-16. DC Voltage Specifications............................................................... 1-11

1-17. DC Current Specifications ............................................................... 1-12

1-18. Resistance Specifications................................................................. 1-13

1-19. AC Voltage (Sinewave) Specifications............................................ 1-14

1-20. AC Current (Sinewave) Specifications............................................ 1-16

1-21. Capacitance Specifications............................................................... 1-18

1-22. Temperature Calibration (Thermocouple) Specifications................ 1-19

1-23. Temperature Calibration (RTD) Specifications............................... 1-21

1-24. DC Power Specification Summary................................................... 1-23

1-25. AC Power (45 Hz to 65 Hz) Specification Summary, PF=1............ 1-24

1-26. Power and Dual Output Limit Specifications .................................. 1-25

1-27. 5500A Phase Specifications............................................................. 1-26

1-28. Calculating Power Uncertainty ........................................................ 1-27

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1-29. Additional Specifications ..................................................................... 1-28

1-30. Frequency Specifications ................................................................. 1-28

1-31. Harmonics (2nd to 50th) Specifications........................................... 1-29

1-32. AC Voltage (Sinewave) Extended Bandwidth Specifications......... 1-30

1-33. AC Voltage (Non-Sinewave) Specifications.................................... 1-31

1-34. AC Voltage, DC Offset Specifications ............................................ 1-32

1-35. AC Voltage, Squarewave Characteristics ........................................ 1-33

1-36. AC Voltage, Triangle wave Characteristics (typical)...................... 1-33

1-37. AC Current (Sinewave) Extended Bandwidth Specifications.......... 1-33

1-38. AC Current (Non-Sinewave) Specifications.................................... 1-34

1-39. AC Current, Squarewave Characteristics (typical).......................... 1-36

1-40. AC Current, Trianglewave Characteristics (typical)........................ 1-36

2 Preparing for Operation..................................................................... 2-1

2-1. Introduction........................................................................................... 2-3

2-2. Unpacking and Inspection .................................................................... 2-3

2-3. Replacing The Fuse .............................................................................. 2-3

2-4. Selecting Line Voltage ......................................................................... 2-4

2-5. Connecting To Line Power................................................................... 2-4

2-6. Service Information.............................................................................. 2-6

2-7. Placement and Rack Mounting............................................................. 2-7

2-8. Cooling Considerations ........................................................................ 2-7

2-9. Connecting the 5725A Amplifier ......................................................... 2-7

3 Features .............................................................................................. 3-1

3-1. Introduction........................................................................................... 3-3

3-2. Front Panel Features............................................................................. 3-3

3-3. Rear Panel Features .............................................................................. 3-3

3-4. Softkey Menu Trees.............................................................................. 3-3

4 Front Panel Operation........................................................................ 4-1

4-1. Introduction........................................................................................... 4-3

4-2. Turning on the Calibrator ..................................................................... 4-3

4-3. Warming up the Calibrator................................................................... 4-4

4-4. Using the Softkeys................................................................................ 4-4

4-5. Using the Setup Menu .......................................................................... 4-4

4-6. Using the Instrument Setup Menu.................................................... 4-5

4-7. Selecting an External Amplifier....................................................... 4-5

4-8. Utility Functions Menu .................................................................... 4-6

4-9. Using the Format EEPROM Menu.............................................. 4-6

4-10. Resetting the Calibrator........................................................................ 4-7

4-11. Zeroing the Calibrator........................................................................... 4-7

4-12. Using the Operate and Standby Modes ................................................ 4-8

4-13. Connecting the Calibrator to a UUT..................................................... 4-9

4-14. Recommended Cable and Connector Types..................................... 4-9

4-15. When to Use EARTH....................................................................... 4-10

4-16. Four-Wire versus Two-Wire Connections....................................... 4-10

4-17. Cable Connection Instructions......................................................... 4-11

Contents (continued)

4-18. Rms Versus Peak-to-Peak Waveforms................................................. 4-16

4-19. Auto Range Versus Locked Range....................................................... 4-17

4-20. Setting the Output................................................................................. 4-17

4-21. Setting DC Voltage Output.............................................................. 4-18

4-22. Setting AC Voltage Output.............................................................. 4-19

4-23. Setting DC Current Output............................................................... 4-21

4-24. Setting AC Current Output............................................................... 4-22

4-25. Setting DC Power Output................................................................. 4-24

4-26. Setting AC Power Output................................................................. 4-25

4-27. Setting a Dual DC Voltage Output................................................... 4-28

4-28. Setting a Dual AC Voltage Output................................................... 4-30

4-29. Setting Resistance Output ................................................................ 4-32

4-30. Setting Capacitance Output.............................................................. 4-33

4-31. Setting Temperature Simulation (Thermocouple)............................ 4-35

4-32. Setting Temperature Simulation (RTD)........................................... 4-37

4-33. Measuring Thermocouple Temperatures.......................................... 4-39

4-34. Waveform Types................................................................................... 4-40

4-35. Sinewave........................................................................................... 4-41

4-36. Trianglewave.................................................................................... 4-41

4-37. Squarewave....................................................................................... 4-41

4-38. Truncated Sinewave......................................................................... 4-42

4-39. Setting Harmonics................................................................................. 4-42

4-40. Adjusting the Phase .............................................................................. 4-43

4-41. Entering a Phase Angle .................................................................... 4-44

4-42. Entering a Power Factor................................................................... 4-45

4-43. Entering a DC Offset............................................................................ 4-46

4-44. Using the 5725A Amplifier.................................................................. 4-47

4-45. 5725A Amplifier Output.................................................................. 4-48

4-46. Editing and Error Output Settings........................................................ 4-49

4-47. Editing the Output Setting................................................................ 4-49

4-48. Displaying the Output Error............................................................. 4-50

4-49. Using Multiply and Divide............................................................... 4-50

4-50. Setting Output Limits ........................................................................... 4-50

4-51. Setting Voltage and Current Limits.................................................. 4-51

4-52. Sample Applications............................................................................. 4-52

4-53. Calibrating an 80 Series Handheld Multimeter................................ 4-52

4-54. Cables .......................................................................................... 4-52

4-55. EARTH Connection..................................................................... 4-52

4-56. Testing the Meter......................................................................... 4-53

4-57. Calibrating the Meter................................................................... 4-57

4-58. Testing a Model 41 Power Harmonics Analyzer............................. 4-58

4-59. Testing Watts, VA, VAR Performance........................................ 4-58

4-60. Testing Harmonics Volts Performance........................................ 4-60

4-61. Testing Harmonics Amps Performance....................................... 4-61

4-62. Calibrating a Fluke 51 Thermometer............................................... 4-61

4-63. Testing the Thermometer............................................................. 4-62

4-64. Calibrating the Thermometer....................................................... 4-63

5 Remote Operation .............................................................................. 5-1

5-1. Introduction........................................................................................... 5-4

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5-2. Setting up the IEEE-488 Port for Remote Control............................... 5-4

5-3. IEEE-488 Port Setup Procedure....................................................... 5-7

5-4. Testing the IEEE-488 Port................................................................ 5-8

5-5. Setting up the RS-232 Host Port for Remote Control .......................... 5-10

5-6. RS-232 Host Port Setup Procedure.................................................. 5-10

5-7. Testing the RS-232 Host Port........................................................... 5-12

5-8. Testing RS-232 Host Port Operation using a Terminal............... 5-12

5-9. Testing RS-232 Host Port Operation using Visual Basic............ 5-14

5-10. Setting up the RS-232 UUT Port for Remote Control.......................... 5-15

5-11. RS-232 UUT Port Setup Procedure.................................................. 5-15

5-12. Testing the RS-232 UUT Port via RS-232 Host Port....................... 5-17

5-13. Testing RS-232 UUT Port Operation via a Terminal.................. 5-17

5-14. Testing RS-232 UUT Port Operation using Visual Basic ........... 5-18

5-15. Testing the RS-232 UUT Port via IEEE-488 Port............................ 5-19

5-16. Changing between Remote and Local Operation................................. 5-21

5-17. Local State........................................................................................ 5-21

5-18. Local with Lockout State ................................................................. 5-21

5-19. Remote State..................................................................................... 5-21

5-20. Remote with Lockout State.............................................................. 5-21

5-21. RS-232 Interface Overview .................................................................. 5-22

5-22. IEEE-488 Interface Overview............................................................... 5-23

5-23. Using Commands.................................................................................. 5-25

5-24. Types of Commands......................................................................... 5-25

5-25. Device-Dependent Commands..................................................... 5-25

5-26. Common Commands.................................................................... 5-26

5-27. Query Commands......................................................................... 5-26

5-28. Interface Messages (IEEE-488) ................................................... 5-26

5-29. Compound Commands................................................................. 5-28

5-30. Coupled Commands..................................................................... 5-28

5-31. Overlapped Commands................................................................ 5-29

5-32. Sequential Commands.................................................................. 5-29

5-33. Commands that Require the Calibration Switch to be Enabled... 5-29

5-34. Commands for RS-232 Only........................................................ 5-29

5-35. Commands for IEEE-488 Only.................................................... 5-30

5-36. Command Syntax ............................................................................. 5-31

5-37. Parameter Syntax Rules............................................................... 5-31

5-38. Extra Space or Tab Characters..................................................... 5-32

5-39. Terminators.................................................................................. 5-33

5-40. Incoming Character Processing.................................................... 5-33

5-41. Response Message Syntax........................................................... 5-34

5-42. Checking 5500A Status ........................................................................ 5-35

5-43. Serial Poll Status Byte (STB)........................................................... 5-35

5-44. Service Request (SRQ) Line........................................................ 5-37

5-45. Service Request Enable Register (SRE) ...................................... 5-37

5-46. Programming the STB and SRE................................................... 5-38

5-47. Event Status Register (ESR)............................................................. 5-38

5-48. Event Status Enable (ESE) Register ............................................ 5-38

5-49. Bit Assignments for the ESR and ESE ........................................ 5-38

5-50. Programming the ESR and ESE................................................... 5-39

5-51. Instrument Status Register (ISR)...................................................... 5-40

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5-52. Instrument Status Change Registers............................................. 5-40

5-53. Instrument Status Change Enable Registers ................................ 5-40

5-54. Bit Assignments for the ISR, ISCR, and ISCE............................ 5-40

5-55. Programming the ISR, ISCR, and ISCE....................................... 5-42

5-56. Output Queue ................................................................................... 5-42

5-57. Error Queue...................................................................................... 5-43

5-58. Remote Program Examples................................................................... 5-43

5-59. Guidelines for Programming the Calibrator..................................... 5-43

5-60. Writing an SRQ and Error Handler.................................................. 5-44

5-61. Verifying a Meter on the IEEE-488 Bus.......................................... 5-45

5-62. Verifying a Meter on the RS-232 UUT Serial Port.......................... 5-45

5-63. Using *OPC?, *OPC, and *WAI...................................................... 5-45

5-64. Taking a Thermocouple Measurement............................................. 5-46

5-65. Using the RS-232 UUT Port to Control an instrument.................... 5-46

5-66. Input Buffer Operation..................................................................... 5-47

6 Remote Commands............................................................................ 6-1

6-1. Introduction........................................................................................... 6-3

6-2. Command Summary by Function......................................................... 6-3

6-3. Summary of Commands and Queries ................................................... 6-8

7 Maintenance........................................................................................ 7-1

7-1. Introduction........................................................................................... 7-3

7-2. Replacing the Line Fuse ....................................................................... 7-3

7-3. Cleaning the Air Filter.......................................................................... 7-4

7-4. General Cleaning.................................................................................. 7-6

7-5. Performing a Calibration Check........................................................... 7-6

7-6. Performance Tests............................................................................ 7-7

7-7. DC Voltage Amplitude Accuracy (NORMAL)........................... 7-7

7-8. DC Voltage Amplitude Accuracy (AUX).................................... 7-8

7-9. DC Current Amplitude Accuracy................................................. 7-9

7-10. Resistance Accuracy.................................................................... 7-10

7-11. Resistance DC Offset Measurement............................................ 7-11

7-12. AC Voltage Amplitude Accuracy (NORMAL)........................... 7-12

7-13. AC Voltage Amplitude Accuracy (AUX).................................... 7-13

7-14. AC Current Amplitude Accuracy................................................. 7-14

7-15. Capacitance Accuracy.................................................................. 7-16

7-16. Thermocouple Measurement Accuracy....................................... 7-17

7-17. Thermocouple Sourcing Accuracy............................................... 7-17

7-18. Thermocouple Measuring Accuracy............................................ 7-17

7-19. DC Power Amplitude Accuracy (NORMAL).............................. 7-18

7-20. DC Power Amplitude Accuracy (AUX)...................................... 7-18

7-21. AC Power Amplitude Accuracy (High Voltage)......................... 7-19

7-22. AC Power Amplitude Accuracy (High Current).......................... 7-19

7-23. AC Power Amplitude Accuracy (High Power)............................ 7-20

7-24. Phase and Frequency Accuracy ................................................... 7-21

7-25. AC Voltage Amplitude Accuracy, Squarewave (NORMAL)...... 7-22

7-26. AC Voltage Amplitude Accuracy, Squarewave (AUX).............. 7-23

7-27. AC Voltage Harmonic Amplitude Accuracy (NORMAL).......... 7-24

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7-28. AC Voltage Harmonic Amplitude Accuracy (AUX)................... 7-25

7-29. DC Voltage Offset Accuracy....................................................... 7-25

7-30. AC Voltage Accuracy with a DC Offset...................................... 7-26

7-31. Non-Operator Fuse Replacement.......................................................... 7-26

8 Oscilloscope Calibration Options..................................................... 8-1

8 5500A-SC600 Option.......................................................................... 8-3

8-1. Introduction........................................................................................... 8-5

8-2. SC600 Option Specifications................................................................ 8-5

8-3. Volt Specifications........................................................................... 8-6

8-4. Edge Specifications.......................................................................... 8-7

8-5. Leveled Sine Wave Specifications................................................... 8-8

8-6. Time Marker Specifications............................................................. 8-9

8-7. Wave Generator Specifications........................................................ 8-9

8-8. Pulse Generator Specifications......................................................... 8-10

8-9. Trigger Signal Specifications (Pulse Function) ............................... 8-11

8-10. Trigger Signal Specifications (Time Marker Function)................... 8-11

8-11. Trigger Signal Specifications (Edge Function)................................ 8-11

8-12. Trigger Signal Specifications (Square Wave Voltage Function)..... 8-11

8-13. Trigger Signal Specifications........................................................... 8-11

8-14. Oscilloscope Input Resistance Measurement Specifications........... 8-12

8-15. Oscilloscope Input Capacitance Measurement Specifications......... 8-12

8-16. Overload Measurement Specifications............................................. 8-12

8-17. Oscilloscope Connections..................................................................... 8-13

8-18. Starting the SC600 Option.................................................................... 8-13

8-19. The Output Signal ............................................................................ 8-14

8-20. Adjusting the Output Signal............................................................. 8-14

8-21. Keying in a Value ........................................................................ 8-14

8-22. Adjusting Values with the Rotary Knob...................................... 8-15

8-23. Using X and D .................................................................. 8-15

8-24. Resetting the SC600 Option............................................................. 8-15

8-25. Calibrating the Voltage Amplitude on an Oscilloscope....................... 8-16

8-26. The VOLT Function......................................................................... 8-16

8-27. The V/DIV Menu ............................................................................. 8-17

8-28. Shortcuts for Setting the Voltage Amplitude............................... 8-17

8-29. Oscilloscope Amplitude Calibration Procedure............................... 8-18

8-30. Calibrating the Pulse and Frequency Response on an Oscilloscope.... 8-19

8-31. The Edge Function ........................................................................... 8-19

8-32. Oscilloscope Pulse Response Calibration Procedure....................... 8-20

8-33. Pulse Response Calibration Using a Tunnel Diode Pulser .............. 8-21

8-34. The Leveled Sine Wave Function.................................................... 8-21

8-35. Shortcuts for Setting the Frequency and Voltage............................. 8-22

8-36. The MORE OPTIONS Menu........................................................... 8-23

8-37. Sweeping Through a Frequency Range............................................ 8-24

8-38. Oscilloscope Frequency Response Calibration Procedure............... 8-24

8-39. Calibrating the Time Base of an Oscilloscope..................................... 8-26

8-40. The Time Marker Function .............................................................. 8-26

8-41. Time Base Marker Calibration Procedure for an Oscilloscope ....... 8-27

Contents (continued)

8-42. Testing the Trigger ............................................................................... 8-28

8-43. Testing Video Triggers......................................................................... 8-30

8-44. Verifying Pulse Capture ....................................................................... 8-31

8-45. Measuring Input Resistance and Capacitance...................................... 8-32

8-46. Input Impedance Measurement ........................................................ 8-32

8-47. Input Capacitance Measurement...................................................... 8-33

8-48. Testing Overload Protection................................................................. 8-33

8-49. Remote Commands and Queries........................................................... 8-34

8-50. General Commands.......................................................................... 8-35

8-51. Edge Function Commands................................................................ 8-38

8-52. Marker Function Commands............................................................ 8-38

8-53. Video Function Commands.............................................................. 8-38

8-54. Overload Function Commands......................................................... 8-39

8-55. Impedance/Capacitance Function Commands.................................. 8-40

8-56. Verification Tables ............................................................................... 8-41

8-57. DC Voltage Verification .................................................................. 8-41

8-58. AC Voltage Amplitude Verification................................................ 8-42

8-59. AC Voltage Frequency Verification ................................................ 8-42

8-60. Wave Generator Amplitude Verification: 1 MΩ Output Impedance 8-43 8-61. Wave Generator Amplitude Verification: 50Ω Output Impedance . 8-44

8-62. Leveled Sinewave Verification: Amplitude..................................... 8-45

8-63. Leveled Sinewave Verification: Frequency..................................... 8-45

8-64. Leveled Sinewave Verification: Harmonics..................................... 8-46

8-65. Leveled Sinewave Verification: Flatness......................................... 8-47

8-66. Edge Verification: Amplitude.......................................................... 8-53

8-67. Edge Verification: Frequency .......................................................... 8-53

8-68. Edge Verification: Duty Cycle......................................................... 8-53

8-69. Edge Verification: Rise Time........................................................... 8-54

8-70. Tunnel Diode Pulser Verification .................................................... 8-54

8-71. Marker Generator Verification......................................................... 8-55

8-72. Pulse Generator Verification: Period............................................... 8-55

8-73. Pulse Generator Verification: Pulse Width...................................... 8-55

8-74. Input Impedance Verification: Resistance....................................... 8-56

8-75. Input Impedance Verification: Capacitance..................................... 8-56

8 5500A-SC300 Option.......................................................................... 8-57

8-76. Introduction........................................................................................... 8-59

8-77. Oscilloscope Calibration Option Specifications................................... 8-60

8-78. Volt Function Specifications............................................................ 8-60

8-79. Edge Function Specifications........................................................... 8-61

8-80. Leveled Sine Wave Function Specifications.................................... 8-62

8-81. Time Marker Function Specifications.............................................. 8-63

8-82. Wave Generator Specifications........................................................ 8-63

8-83. Trigger Signal Specifications for the Time Marker Function.......... 8-64

8-84. Trigger Signal Specifications for the Edge Function....................... 8-64

8-85. Oscilloscope Connections..................................................................... 8-65

8-86. Starting the Oscilloscope Calibration Option....................................... 8-66

8-87. The Output Signal ............................................................................ 8-66

8-88. Adjusting the Output Signal............................................................. 8-67

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8-89. Keying in a Value ........................................................................ 8-67

8-90. Adjusting Values with the Rotary Knob...................................... 8-67

8-91. Using X and D .................................................................. 8-68

8-92. Resetting the Oscilloscope Option................................................... 8-68

8-93. Calibrating the Voltage Amplitude on an Oscilloscope....................... 8-69

8-94. The Volt Function ............................................................................ 8-69

8-95. The V/DIV Menu ............................................................................. 8-70

8-96. Shortcuts for Setting the Voltage Amplitude............................... 8-70

8-97. Amplitude Calibration Procedure for an Oscilloscope.................... 8-71

8-98. Calibrating the Pulse and Frequency Response on an Oscilloscope.... 8-72

8-99. The Edge Function ........................................................................... 8-72

8-100. Pulse Response Calibration Procedure for an Oscilloscope ............ 8-73

8-101. The Leveled Sine Wave Function.................................................... 8-74

8-102. Shortcuts for Setting the Frequency and Voltage............................. 8-74

8-103. The MORE OPTIONS Menu........................................................... 8-75

8-104. Sweeping through a Frequency Range............................................. 8-77

8-105. Frequency Response Calibration Procedure for an Oscilloscope.... 8-78

8-106. Calibrating the Time Base of an Oscilloscope..................................... 8-80

8-107. The Time Marker Function .............................................................. 8-80

8-108. Time Base Marker Calibration Procedure for an Oscilloscope ....... 8-81

8-109. Testing the Trigger ............................................................................... 8-82

8-110. Summary of Commands and Queries ................................................... 8-83

8-111. Verification Tables ............................................................................... 8-86

8-112. Voltage Function Verification: AC Voltage into a 1 MΩ Load ...... 8-86

8-113. Voltage Function Verification: AC Voltage into a 50 Ω Load........ 8-87

8-114. Voltage Function Verification: DC Voltage into a 50 Ω Load........ 8-88

8-115. Voltage Function Verification: DC Voltage into a 1 MΩ Load ...... 8-89

8-116. Edge Function Verification.............................................................. 8-90

8-117. Wave Generator Function Verification: 1 MΩ Load....................... 8-90

8-118. Wave Generator Function Verification: 50 Ω Load ........................ 8-91

8-119. Leveled Sinewave Function Verification: Amplitude...................... 8-91

8-120. Leveled Sinewave Function Verification: Flatness.......................... 8-92

8-121. Leveled Sinewave Function Verification: Frequency...................... 8-95

8-122. Marker Generator Function Verification ......................................... 8-96

9 Accessories........................................................................................ 9-1

9-1. Introduction........................................................................................... 9-3

9-2. Rack Mount Kit .................................................................................... 9-4

9-3. IEEE-488 Interface Cables................................................................... 9-4

9-4. RS-232 Null-Modem Cables................................................................. 9-4

9-5. RS-232 Modem Cables......................................................................... 9-4

9-6. 5500A/LEADS...................................................................................... 9-4

9-7. 5725A Amplifier Accessory................................................................. 9-4

Appendices

A Glossary................................................................................................ A-1

B ASCII and IEEE-488 Bus Codes.......................................................... B-1

C RS-232/IEEE-488 Cables and Connectors ........................................... C-1

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D Creating a Visual Basic Test Program.................................................. D-1

E Error Messages ..................................................................................... E-1

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2-1. Standard Equipment............................................................................................... 2-3

2-2. Line Power Cord Types Available from Fluke...................................................... 2-6

3-1. Front Panel Features............................................................................................... 3-4

3-2. Rear Panel Features................................................................................................ 3-10

3-3. Factory Default Settings for the SETUP Menus.................................................... 3-22

4-1. Factory Defaults for SETUP.................................................................................. 4-7

4-2. UUT Connections................................................................................................... 4-11

4-3. Keys That Exit Error Mode.................................................................................... 4-49

4-4. Watts Performance, Text Screen............................................................................ 4-59

4-5. Harmonics Performance for Volts, Harmonics Screen.......................................... 4-60

4-6. Harmonics Performance for AMPS, Harmonics screen........................................ 4-61

4-7. Thermocouple Performance................................................................................... 4-63

5-2. RS-232 Interface Wiring........................................................................................ 5-22

5-3. RS-232 Emulation of IEEE-488 Messages............................................................ 5-23

5-4. Interface Messages that the 5500A Accepts.......................................................... 5-27

5-5. Interface Messages that the 5500A Sends ............................................................. 5-28

5-6. Commands for RS-232 Only.................................................................................. 5-30

5-7. Commands for IEEE-488 Only.............................................................................. 5-30

5-8. Units Accepted in Parameters and Used in Responses.......................................... 5-31

5-9. Terminator Characters............................................................................................ 5-33

5-10. Response Data Types ............................................................................................. 5-34

5-11. Status Register Summary....................................................................................... 5-35

6-1. Command Summary by Function.......................................................................... 6-3

7-1. Replacement Fuses................................................................................................. 7-3

7-2. Required Equipment for Checking Calibration..................................................... 7-6

7-3. Non-Operator Fuse Replacement Locations.......................................................... 7-26

9-1. Options and Accessories........................................................................................ 9-3

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1-1. 5500A Multi-Product Calibrator............................................................................ 1-3

1-2. RS-232 Remote Connections................................................................................. 1-5

1-3. 5725A Amplifier.................................................................................................... 1-8

1-4. 5500A Calibrator Dimensional Outline................................................................. 1-9

2-1. Accessing the Fuse and Selecting Line Voltage.................................................... 2-5

2-2. Line Power Cord Types Available from Fluke...................................................... 2-6

3-1. Front Panel View.................................................................................................... 3-4

3-2. Rear Panel View..................................................................................................... 3-10

3-3. SETUP Softkey Menu Tree ................................................................................... 3-12

3-4. SETUP Softkey Menu Displays............................................................................. 3-13

3-5. MEAS TC Softkey Menu Tree.............................................................................. 3-22

3-6. MEAS TC Softkey Menu Displays........................................................................ 3-23

4-1. UUT Connection: Resistance (Four-Wire Compensation).................................... 4-12

4-2. UUT Connection: Resistance (Two-Wire Compensation).................................... 4-12

4-3. UUT Connection: Resistance (Compensation Off)............................................... 4-13

4-4. UUT Connection: Capacitance (Four-Wire Compensation).................................. 4-13

4-5. UUT Connection: Capacitance (Two-Wire Compensation).................................. 4-14

4-6. UUT Connection: Capacitance (Compensation Off)............................................. 4-14

4-7. UUT Connection: DC Voltage/AC Voltage.......................................................... 4-15

4-9. UUT Connection: Temperature (RTD).................................................................. 4-15

4-10. UUT Connection: Temperature (Thermocouple) .................................................. 4-16

4-11. Sinewave ................................................................................................................ 4-41

4-12. Trianglewave.......................................................................................................... 4-41

4-13. Squarewave and Duty Cycle .................................................................................. 4-42

4-14. Truncated Sinewave............................................................................................... 4-42

4-15. Cable Connections for Testing an 80 Series General Functions............................ 4-53

4-16. Cable Connections for Testing an 80 Series Current Function.............................. 4-55

4-17. Cable Connections for Testing an 80 Series High Amps Function ....................... 4-57

4-18. Cable Connections for Testing a 40 Series Watts Function .................................. 4-59

4-19. Cable Connections for Testing a 50 Series Thermometer ..................................... 4-62

5-1. Typical IEEE-488 Remote Control Connections................................................... 5-5

5-2. Typical RS-232 Remote Control Connections....................................................... 5-6

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5-3. Typical IEEE-488 Port Connections...................................................................... 5-8

5-4. Typical PC COM Port Connections....................................................................... 5-12

5-5. Typical RS-232 UUT Port via RS-232 Host Port Connections............................. 5-17

5-6. Typical RS-232 UUT Port via IEEE-488 Port Connections.................................. 5-19

5-7. IEEE-488 Remote Message Coding ...................................................................... 5-24

5-8. Status Register Overview....................................................................................... 5-36

5-9. Status Byte and SRE Bit Definitions..................................................................... 5-37

5-11. Bit Assignments for the ISR, ISCEs and ISCRs.................................................... 5-41

7-1. Accessing the Fuse................................................................................................. 7-4

7-2. Accessing the Air Filter......................................................................................... 7-5

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