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Appendices 

 

Fault Codes 

A

 

A-17 

3127 

A14/A15: HV AC 100 HZ, Preamp Fault (hi) 

3128 

A14/A15: HV AC 1 KHZ, Output Fault (lo) 

3129 

A14/A15: HV AC 1 KHZ, Output Fault (mid) 

3130 

A14/A15: HV AC 1 KHZ, Output Fault (hi) 

3131 

A14/A15: HV AC 100 HZ, Output Fault (lo) 

3132 

A14/A15: HV AC 100 HZ, Output Fault (mid) 

3133 

A14/A15: HV AC 100 HZ, Output Fault (hi) 

3135 

Assembly A14 Not Responding 

3136 

A14: 8255 Was Reset 

3137 

A14/A15/A16: 2.2 A AC Range Mag. Fault 

3138 

A14/A15/A16: 2.2 A AC Range Compliance 

3139 

A14/A15/A16: 2.2 A AC Range Amplitude 

3140 

A14/A15/A16: 2.2 A AC Range Abs. Value 

3141 

A14/A15/A16: 2.2 A DC Range Dummy Load 

3142  

A14/A15/A16: 2.2 A DC Range Compliance 

3143 A14/A15/A16: 

2.2 

A DC Range Magnitude 

 

3200-Level Faults: Self Diagnostics (Misc) 

3200 Assemblies 

Missing 

3201 

Unknown Diagnostic Test 

3202 

5725 ACV Sense Amp Fault 

3203 

5725 ACV Standby 5725 Fault 

3204 

5725 ACV Operate 5725 Fault 

3205 

5725 ACV Cal Sensor Test Died 

3206 

5725 ACV Cal Sensor Fault 

3207 

5725 ACV VLF (100 Hz) will not Converge 

3208 

5725 ACV LF (1 kHz) will not Converge 

3209 

5725 ACV MF (10 kHz) will not Converge 

3210 

5725 ACV HF (100 kHz) will not Converge 

3211 

5725 Current Path To Shunt Open 

3212 

5725 Shunt Sense Open 

3213 

5725 Shunt Measurement Out Of Tolerance 

3214 

5725 Current Amplifier Offset Too Large 

3215 

5725 Current Drive Path Open 

3216 

5725 Current Error Amplifier Failure 

Summary of Contents for 5730A

Page 1: ...pecifications are subject to change without notice All product names are trademarks of their respective companies 5730A Multifunction Calibrator Operators Manual Via Acquanera 29 22100 Como tel 031 526 566 r a fax 031 507 984 info calpower it www calpower it ...

Page 2: ... nearest Fluke authorized service center to obtain return authorization information then send the product to that service center with a description of the difficulty postage and insurance prepaid FOB Destination 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 failure was caus...

Page 3: ...ctrical shock hazard the operator should not electrically contact the output HI or sense HI terminals or circuits connected to these terminals During operation lethal voltages of up to 1100 V ac or dc may be present on these terminals When the nature of the operation permits keep one hand away from equipment to reduce the hazard of current flowing through vital organs of the body ...

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Page 5: ...nts of the Calibrator 1 11 Specifications 1 11 Specification Confidence Levels 1 11 Use of Absolute and Relative Accuracy Specifications 1 12 Use of Secondary Performance Specifications 1 12 General Specifications 1 13 Electrical Specifications 1 15 DC Voltage Specifications 1 15 AC Voltage Specifications 1 16 Resistance Specifications 1 22 DC Current Specifications 1 25 AC Current Specifications ...

Page 6: ...ensing 4 7 When to Use the External Voltage Guard 4 7 Four Wire Vs Two Wire Resistance Connections 4 7 Cable Connection Instructions 4 8 Set the Output 4 15 DC Voltage Output 4 17 AC Voltage Output 4 18 DC Current Output 4 20 AC Current Output 4 22 Resistance Output 4 24 Wideband AC Voltage Output Option 5700A 03 4 27 Variable Phase Output 4 29 Phase Locking to an External Signal 4 30 Auxiliary Am...

Page 7: ...unication Overview 5 5 RS 232 Serial Interface 5 5 Use the RS 232 Port for Remote Control 5 5 RS 232 Interface Specifications 5 6 Set Up and Connect the Serial Interface 5 6 Serial Remote Control Setup Procedure 5 7 Exceptions for Serial Remote Control 5 7 Ethernet Interface 5 8 Set Up and Connect the Ethernet Interface 5 8 Set the IP Address 5 8 Select the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP...

Page 8: ...ment Status Register 6 56 Instrument Status Change Register 6 56 Instrument Status Change Enable Register 6 56 Bit Assignments for the ISR ISCR and ISCE 6 56 Read the ISR ISCR or ISCE 6 57 Load the ISCE 6 57 Fault Queue 6 57 7 Operator Maintenance and Calibration 7 1 Introduction 7 2 Fuse Replacement 7 2 Clean the Air Filter 7 4 Clean the Exterior 7 5 User Replaceable Parts 7 5 5730A Calibration 7...

Page 9: ...oltage Module Option 5700A 03 8 3 Accessories 8 3 Low Thermal EMF Test Leads 8 4 Rack Mount Kits 8 4 Shielded IEEE 488 Interface Cables Y8021 and Y8022 8 4 DC Voltage Reference Standard 732B 8 4 1 Ω and 10 kΩ Resistance Standards 742A 1 and 742A 10k 8 5 5725A Amplifier 8 5 52120A Amplifier 8 5 Appendices A Fault Codes A 1 B ASCII and IEEE 488 Bus Codes B 1 C Glossary C 1 ...

Page 10: ...5730A Operators Manual x ...

Page 11: ... 1 Supported IEEE 488 Interface Function Subsets 5 4 5 2 RS 232 Interface Parameter Choices 5 6 6 1 Functional Elements of Commands 6 9 6 2 Interface Messages Accepted by the Calibrator 6 10 6 3 Interface Messages Sent by the Calibrator 6 11 6 4 Command Summary by Function 6 13 6 5 Commands 6 18 6 6 Serial Remote Control Commands 6 49 6 7 Range Identifiers for Remote Commands 6 49 6 8 Operating St...

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Page 13: ...1 4 4 UUT Connections Resistance 4 12 4 5 UUT Wideband AC Voltage Output 5700A 03 Option 4 14 4 6 UUT Connections 5725A Amplified Current Output 4 14 4 7 Offset Error 4 37 4 8 Scale Error 4 38 4 9 Linearity Error 4 39 4 10 Meter Response vs Stimulus 4 42 6 1 Overview of Status Data Structure 6 53 7 1 Access the Fuse 7 3 7 2 Air Filter Access 7 4 7 3 Replaceable Parts 7 6 7 4 732B External Calibrat...

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Page 15: ...3 Specifications 1 13 Specification Confidence Levels 1 13 Use of Absolute and Relative Accuracy Specifications 1 14 Use of Secondary Performance Specifications 1 14 General Specifications 1 15 Electrical Specifications 1 17 DC Voltage Specifications 1 17 AC Voltage Specifications 1 18 Resistance Specifications 1 24 DC Current Specifications 1 27 AC Current Specifications 1 29 Wideband AC Voltage ...

Page 16: ...5730A Operators Manual 1 2 ...

Page 17: ...Introduction and Specifications Introduction 1 1 3 ...

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Page 19: ...Optional wideband ac voltage from 300 μV to 3 5 V into 50 Ω 57 dBm to 24 dBm 10 Hz to 30 MHz Features of the 5730A Calibrator include Internal environmentally controlled references that let the Calibrator maintain full performance over a wide ambient temperature range Automatic meter error calculation obtained through the use of a simple output adjust knob Keys that multiply and divide the output ...

Page 20: ...100 1000BASE T Ethernet port for network connection remote control of the Calibrator USB Host port to save calibration reports to a flash drive Visual Connection Management output terminals illuminate to help show correct cable connection configurations Soft Power automatic selection of line voltage frequency LCD Color VGA display with touch panel overlay A traceable calibration procedure for all ...

Page 21: ...the voltage and plug configuration in your country and rated for the Product Replace the mains power cord if the insulation is damaged or if the insulation shows signs of wear Make sure the ground conductor in the mains power cord is connected to a protective earth ground Disruption of the protective earth could put voltage on the chassis that could cause death Do not use an extension cord or adap...

Page 22: ...Risk of Danger Important information See Manual Hazardous voltage Risk of electric shock This product complies with the WEEE Directive 2002 96 EC marking requirements The affixed label indicates that you must not discard this electrical electronic product in domestic household waste Product Category With reference to the equipment types in the WEEE Directive Annex I this product is classed as cate...

Page 23: ...t Fluke Calibration s website at www flukecal com To register your product visit http flukecal com register product Instruction Manuals The 5730A Calibrator ships with 5730A Getting Started 5730A Operators Manual provided on CD ROM or a printed copy is available for purchase through the Fluke Calibration Service Department To order refer to the Fluke Calibration Catalog or contact a Fluke Calibrat...

Page 24: ...cables to directly operate a 5725A and or 52120A Multiple amplifiers can be connected to the Calibrator at the same time but only one output can be active at a time Once the amplifiers are connected and configured in the Product Setup Menu amplifier operation is controlled by the Calibrator A maximum of three 52120As can be connected to provide a maximum of 360 A rms ac or 300 A dc current when th...

Page 25: ...rator A maximum of three 52120A amplifiers can be connected as much as tripling the current output available The 52120A amplifier can Accept full scale dc or ac inputs of 2 volts or 200 mA from any calibrator signal generator or power supply Deliver proportional output current in ranges of 2 A 20 A or 120 A at frequencies to 10 kHz Offer enhanced accuracy to 140 ppm when used in closed loop mode w...

Page 26: ...ns a value to the customer 10 V standard relative to the NIST legal volt and sends a report of calibration 742A Series Resistance Standards The 5730A Calibrator uses 1 Ω and 10 kΩ resistor standards such as the 742A Series in its semi automated calibration procedure to establish external traceability of resistance and current Chapter 7 describes this procedure The 742A Resistance Standards are con...

Page 27: ...put voltage during operation A patented 26 bit digital to analog converter DAC lets the Calibrator precisely vary its output This is a pulse width modulated DAC with linearity typically better than 0 2 ppm of full scale As with the other internal functions the linearity of the DAC is automatically checked during calibration and analog diagnostics Specifications The 5730A Calibrator is verified and...

Page 28: ...r 7 To calculate absolute accuracy combine the uncertainties of the external standards and techniques with relative accuracy The accuracy specifications can be used to determine the component of instrumental uncertainty for a particular measurement condition at time of use When the Calibrator is correctly calibrated the specifications may be applied to subsequent uncertainty analyses as a Type B e...

Page 29: ...r stabilization period of four days may be required after extended storage at high temperature and humidity Safety IEC 61010 1 300V CATII Pollution Degree 2 Operating Altitude 2000 m maximum Guard Isolation 20 V Electromagnetic Environment IEC 61326 1 Controlled Line Power Line Frequency 47 Hz to 63 Hz 10 100 V 110 V 115 V 120 V 200 V 220 V 230 V 240 V Maximum Power 5730A 300 VA 5725A 750 VA Weigh...

Page 30: ...alibrate the 5730A to the listed specification Each external standard used must have an accuracy equal to or less than the listed uncertainty limit Fluke Standard Traceable Quantity Nominal Value Uncertainty Limit 5730A Specifications Susceptible to Uncertainty Limit 732B Voltage 10 V 1 5 ppm dc volts ac volts dc current ac current 742A 1 Resistance 1 Ω 10 ppm 1 Ω 1 9 Ω 742A 10k Resistance 10 kΩ 2...

Page 31: ...and Operating Characteristics Range Stability 1 1 C 24 Hours Temperature Coefficient Adder 2 Linearity 1 C Noise 10 40 C 0 10 C and 40 50 C Bandwidth 0 1 10 Hz pk pk Bandwidth 10 10 kHz RMS ppm output μV ppm output μV C ppm output μV μV 220 mV 2 2 V 11 V 22 V 220 V 1100 V 0 3 0 3 0 3 1 0 3 2 5 0 4 5 0 5 40 0 5 200 0 4 0 1 0 3 0 1 0 15 0 2 0 2 0 4 0 3 5 0 5 10 1 5 0 5 1 5 2 1 1 5 1 5 3 1 5 40 3 200...

Page 32: ...700 30 3300 60 250 15 100 8 60 8 85 8 200 20 350 25 800 30 2600 60 270 15 105 8 65 8 95 8 220 20 400 25 1000 30 2800 60 2 2 V 1 μV 10 20 20 40 40 20 k 20 k 50 k 50 k 100 k 100 k 300 k 300 k 500 k 500 k 1 M 250 50 95 20 45 10 75 12 95 40 350 100 1000 250 1600 400 270 50 100 20 46 10 77 12 97 40 370 100 1100 250 1800 600 290 50 105 20 47 10 78 12 98 40 380 100 1150 250 1900 400 300 50 110 20 48 10 8...

Page 33: ... 77 4 190 4 480 5 1000 10 1300 20 2600 20 240 4 90 4 80 4 200 4 500 5 1050 10 1400 20 2700 20 200 4 80 4 50 4 70 4 160 5 280 10 650 20 2100 20 220 4 85 4 55 4 80 4 180 5 320 10 800 20 2400 20 220 mV 100 nV 10 20 20 40 40 20 k 20 k 50 k 50 k 100 k 100 k 300 k 300 k 500 k 500 k 1 M 200 12 80 7 54 7 105 7 296 17 535 20 1100 25 2400 45 220 12 85 7 55 7 110 7 298 17 583 20 1200 25 2500 45 230 12 87 7 5...

Page 34: ...2 mV 10 20 20 40 40 20 k 20 k 50 k 50 k 100 k 100 k 300 k 300 k 500 k 500 k 1 M 5 5 2 2 3 3 5 5 0 05 0 05 0 05 0 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 05 0 05 0 05 0 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 50 0 05 10 0 035 10 0 035 10 0 035 10 0 035 30 0 3 30 0 3 30 2 50 22 mV 10 20 20 40 40 20 k 20 k 50 k 50 k 100 k 100 k 300 k 300 k 500 k 500 k 1 M 5 5 2 2 3 5 10 15 0 2 0 2 0 2 0 4 0 5 0 6 1 1 0 3 0 3 0 3 0 5 0 5 0 6 1 1 50 0 05 11 0 ...

Page 35: ...200 80 150 12 80 15 100 15 100 30 400 100 10 000 200 20 000 50 1000 15 300 2 80 10 100 10 500 80 600 80 800 80 1000 50 1000 15 300 4 80 20 100 20 500 80 600 80 800 80 1000 10 200 10 200 10 300 30 600 80 3 000 250 25 000 500 50 000 1000 110 000 0 05 10 000 0 05 10 000 0 05 10 000 0 05 10 000 0 2 50 000 1 5 50 000 1 5 50 000 3 5 100 000 ppm output mV ppm output C ppm output mV output 1100 V 15 50 50...

Page 36: ...00 kHz 70 mA 3 150 pF Notes 1 The 5725A will drive up to 1000 pF of load capacitance Accuracy specifications include loads to 300 pF and 150 pF as shown under Load Limits For capacitances up to the maximum of 1000 pF add Load Regulation 2 2 2 V Range 100 kHz 1 2 MHz only accuracy specifications cover loads to 10 mA or 1000 pF For higher loads load regulation is added 3 Applies from 0 C to 40 C Out...

Page 37: ...quency or 10 msec Phase Reference Selectable Rear Panel BNC Output Range 180 Phase Accuracy except 1100 V range 1 at quadrature points 0 90 180 elsewhere 2 Stability 0 1 Resolution 1 Output Level 2 5 V rms 0 2 V Frequency Range 50 kHz to 1 kHz usable 10 Hz to 1 1999 MHz 1000 100 10 0 3 5 V 10000 50 Hz 10 Hz 1 kHz 100 kHz 1 MHz 30 MHz Voltage Frequency 40 Hz 30 Hz 2 2 x 10 7 V Hz 15 Hz Volt Hertz C...

Page 38: ... 9 11 14 5 19 40 50 115 50 μΩ 110 110 27 27 12 12 8 8 8 8 10 12 15 21 46 55 120 50 μΩ 32 25 5 4 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 5 3 10 20 50 50 μΩ 40 33 8 7 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 5 6 14 24 60 95 Confidence Level 0 1 1 9 10 19 100 190 1 k 1 9 k 10 k 19 k 100 k 190 k 1 M 1 9 M 10 M 19 M 100 M 40 μΩ 70 70 20 20 8 8 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 6 10 12 27 35 85 40 μΩ 80 80 21 21 9 9 5 7 5 7 5 5 5 5 7 5 7 11 13 5 31 39 95 40 μΩ 85 85 ...

Page 39: ...00 μA 500 μA 150 1 M 2 5 2 5 6 5 20 μA 100 μA 200 1 9 M 3 5 3 10 2 5 10 μA 50 μA 200 10 M 10 5 20 0 5 2 μA 10 μA 300 19 M 20 8 40 0 25 1 μA 5 μA 300 100 M 50 12 100 50 200 nA 1 μA 500 Notes 1 Stability specifications are included in the Absolute Accuracy values in the primary specification tables 2 Temperature coefficient is an adder to Accuracy specifications that does not apply unless operated m...

Page 40: ... the 5730A Use the following equation to determine the error and add this error to the corresponding accuracy or stability specification Error K I L I I L x I Where Error is in mΩ for all two wire comp values and four wire short and in ppm for the remaining four wire values K is the constant from the above table I and IL are expressed in mA for short to 1 9 kΩ I and IL are expressed in μA for 10 k...

Page 41: ...10 330 470 340 480 350 480 360 480 100 130 110 130 95 Confidence Level nA ppm output nA 220 μA 2 2 mA 22 mA 0 1 1 10 32 6 25 7 25 40 35 6 30 7 30 40 37 6 33 7 33 40 40 6 35 7 35 40 20 1 6 20 4 20 40 22 1 6 22 4 22 40 μA ppm output μA 220 mA 1 2 2 A 1 0 1 1 35 0 7 50 12 40 0 7 60 12 42 0 7 70 12 45 0 7 80 12 22 0 25 32 6 25 0 25 40 6 5725A Amplifier 11 A 10 330 470 340 480 350 480 360 480 100 130 1...

Page 42: ...minals is 2 2 A Accuracy specifications for 220 mA and 2 2 mA ranges are increased by a factor of 1 3 when supplied through 5725A terminals 1 Stability specifications are included in the Absolute Accuracy values for the primary specifications 2 Temperature coefficient is an adder to Accuracy specifications It does not apply unless operating more than 5 C from calibration temperature 3 Burden volta...

Page 43: ... 5 k 10 k 260 500 170 400 115 400 210 700 1000 6000 280 500 180 400 117 400 220 700 1100 6000 290 500 190 400 118 400 230 700 1200 6000 300 500 200 400 120 400 240 700 1300 6000 260 500 130 400 100 400 190 700 900 6000 280 500 150 400 110 400 220 700 1000 6000 ppm output μA 220 mA 1 μA 10 20 20 40 40 1 k 1 k 5 k 5 k 10 k 260 5 170 4 115 3 210 4 1000 12 280 5 180 4 117 3 220 4 1100 12 290 5 190 4 1...

Page 44: ...0 5000 230 400 140 350 99 350 180 550 900 5000 240 400 150 350 101 350 190 550 1000 5000 250 400 160 350 103 350 200 550 1100 5000 210 400 110 350 80 350 160 550 700 5000 230 400 130 350 90 350 170 550 800 5000 ppm output μA 220 mA 1 μA 10 20 20 40 40 1 k 1 k 5 k 5 k 10 k 210 4 130 3 5 96 2 5 170 3 5 800 10 230 4 140 3 5 99 2 5 180 3 5 900 10 240 4 150 3 5 101 2 5 190 3 5 1000 10 250 4 160 3 5 103...

Page 45: ... 1 20 5 50 10 1 4 4 0 8 0 5 100 0 3 500 1 1 mA 5725A Amplifier output 11 A 40 1 k 1 k 5 k 5 k 10 k 75 100 100 150 200 300 20 75 40 75 100 75 30 75 50 75 100 75 3 3 0 05 5 0 12 5 0 5 5 Notes Maximum output from 5730A terminals is 2 2 A Accuracy specifications for 220 μA and 2 2 mA ranges are increased by a factor of 1 3 plus 2 μA when supplied through 5725A terminals Specifications are otherwise id...

Page 46: ...put floor indicated 10 30 0 01 0 3 0 3 0 3 100 7 40 30 119 99 0 01 0 1 0 1 0 1 100 7 40 120 1 1999 k 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 100 5 40 1 2 k 11 999 k 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 100 5 40 12 k 119 99 k 10 0 1 0 1 0 1 100 5 40 120 k 1 1999 M 100 0 2 3 μV 0 1 3 μV 0 1 3 μV 100 5 40 1 2 M 2 M 1 100 k 0 2 3 μV 0 1 3 μV 0 1 3 μV 100 0 5 40 2 M 11 9 M 100 k 0 4 3 μV 0 3 3 μV 0 2 3 μV 100 0 5 40 12 M 20 M 1 M 0 6 3 μV 0 5 3 μV ...

Page 47: ... B Applies to use in Korea only Class A Equipment Industrial Broadcasting Communication Equipment 1 1 This product meets requirements for industrial Class A electromagnetic wave equipment and the seller or user should take notice of it This equipment is intended for use in business environments and is not to be used in homes Indoor use only IP20 52120A Electrical Performance Limits Voltage complia...

Page 48: ...utput of range 5730A of output of range DC 0 012 0 008 10 Hz to 850 Hz 0 009 0 002 850 Hz to 6 kHz 0 040 0 004 6 kHz to 10 kHz See Operated Stand Alone current accuracy table in the 52120A Users Manual Notes Maximum inductance for stability LCOMP OFF is 100 μH Maximum inductance for stability LCOMP ON is 400 μH for 2 A and 20 A ranges 100 μH on the 120 A range 1 tcal is the temperature at which ca...

Page 49: ... decreases to approximately 0 8 A at 10 kHz 2 Includes coil clamp interaction 52120A COIL 6 KA 50 Turn Coil Number of turns 50 Minimum flexible probe length 500 mm Maximum input current 120 A continuous with built in 12 V fan on Maximum voltage 4 5 V rms Accuracy Input Current 1 Frequency Effective Current Amp turns 52120A Coil Accuracy 2 of Amp turns of 52120A range of Amp turns of 52120A Range 0...

Page 50: ...rent Input Maximum Voltage Input DC 100 A 100 mA 1 0 V 10 Hz 100 A pk 70 A rms 100 mA pk 70 mA rms 1 0 V pk 0 7 V rms 10 Hz to 10 kHz 170 A pk 120 A rms 170 mA pk 120 mA rms 1 7 V pk 1 2 V rms Note The 2 A and 20 A ranges operate at full output current from DC to 10 kHz Output Isolation Frequency Maximum Voltage Signal Applied to any Output Current Terminal with respect to Earth DC to 850 Hz 600 V...

Page 51: ...Page Introduction 2 3 Unpack and Inspect the Calibrator 2 3 Placement and Rack Mounting 2 4 Cooling Considerations 2 4 Mains Voltage Selection 2 4 Connect to Mains Power 2 6 Connect a 5725A Amplifier 2 6 Connect a 52120A Amplifier 2 6 ...

Page 52: ...5730A Operators Manual 2 2 ...

Page 53: ...mmediately report any damage to the shipper Instructions for inspection and claims are included in the shipping container When the Calibrator is unpacked check for all the standard equipment listed in Table 2 1 and check the shipping order for additional items ordered See Chapter 8 for information about options and accessories Report any shortage to the place of purchase or to the nearest Fluke Ca...

Page 54: ...if the area around the air intake is restricted the intake air is too warm or the air filter becomes clogged Adhere to these rules to lengthen the life of the 5730A Calibrator and enhance its performance The area around the air filter must be at least 3 inches from nearby walls or rack enclosures The exhaust perforations on the sides of the Calibrator must be clear of obstructions The air that ent...

Page 55: ...the country of purchase If a different type is necessary refer to Table 2 2 and Figure 2 1 They list and show the mains line power plug types available from Fluke Calibration Table 2 2 Line Power Cord Types Available from Fluke Calibration Type Fluke Option Number North America LC 1 Universal Euro LC 3 United Kingdom LC 4 Switzerland LC 5 Australia LC 6 South Africa LC 7 Brazil LC 42 Universal Eur...

Page 56: ...nd terminal and earth ground before you connect the mains power cord or operate the Product Connect a 5725A Amplifier The 5730A Calibrator provides an interface connector for the Fluke 5725A Amplifier Designate the active amplifier for voltage and current boost in the Setup Menu as detailed in Chapter 4 Refer to the 5725A Instruction Manual for the installation procedure Connect a 52120A Amplifier...

Page 57: ...3 1 Chapter 3 Features Title Page Introduction 3 3 Front Panel Features 3 3 Rear Panel Features 3 7 ...

Page 58: ...5730A Operators Manual 3 2 ...

Page 59: ...riefly described in Table 3 1 5 4 14 6 12 11 3 7 16 1 2 8 9 15 13 19 17 18 21 20 10 hhp006 eps Figure 3 1 Front Panel Features Table 3 1 Front Panel Features Item Description The color touch sensitive display shows the output amplitude frequency and other active conditions and messages The display provides controls not available with the keys alone The Calibrator interface is made up of multiple m...

Page 60: ... milli 10 3 kilo 10 3 mega 10 6 Output function keys The output functions are Decibels relative to 1 mW Voltage Current Resistance Frequency When Hz is entered the Calibrator automatically switches to ac When a new signed or output value is entered without specifying Hz the Calibrator automatically switches back to dc Backspace Bksp key As a new output value is entered use this key to delete the l...

Page 61: ...instruments to earth ground The chassis is normally connected to earth ground through the three conductor line cord instead of through the earth ground binding post Refer to Cable Connection Instructions in Chapter 4 for details Included with the Calibrator is a brass strap that connects GROUND to V GUARD V GUARD Binding Post 1 The V GUARD binding post provides an external connection point for the...

Page 62: ...t is used with resistance and voltage functions for sensing at the UUT after the external sense has been selected by the touch of External Sense or by remote command External sensing should be used in the dc voltage function when the UUT draws enough current to produce a significant voltage drop in the cables and in the resistance function when the UUT has a four wire ohms input and the Calibrator...

Page 63: ...the 52120A from the Calibrator front panel or by remote commands Refer to Auxiliary Amplifier Use in Chapter 4 for details 5725A Amplifier Connector Provides the analog and digital interface for the Fluke 5725A Amplifier After the 5725A is connected to the 5725A AMPLIFIER connector control the 5725A from the Calibrator front panel or by remote commands Refer to Auxiliary Amplifier Use in Chapter 4...

Page 64: ...ce point in a system this binding post can be used for connecting other instruments to earth ground The chassis is normally connected to earth ground through the three conductor line cord instead of through the earth ground binding post Refer to Connect the Calibrator to the UUT in Chapter 4 for details Rear USB Port USB port for remote control of the Calibrator Chapter 5 describes how to connect ...

Page 65: ...t Output 4 20 AC Current Output 4 22 Resistance Output 4 24 Wideband AC Voltage Output Option 5700A 03 4 27 Variable Phase Output 4 29 Phase Locking to an External Signal 4 30 Auxiliary Amplifier Use 4 31 5725A Amplifier Output 4 32 52120A Transconductance Amplifier Output 4 33 Error Mode Operation 4 33 Error Mode Overview 4 34 Enter Error Mode 4 34 Exit Error Mode 4 34 Use Error Mode 4 35 Read th...

Page 66: ...Menu Rules 4 47 Menu Description 4 48 Touchscreen Selections 4 48 Instrument Setup 4 52 Uncertainty Information Menu 4 53 Set Output Limits 4 54 Select Boost Amplifiers 4 55 Error Reference 4 55 Instrument Settings 4 57 Set the Internal Clock Calendar 4 57 Language 4 58 Display Brightness 4 58 About This Instrument 4 58 ...

Page 67: ...able of supplying lethal voltages Do not make connections to the output terminals when any voltage is present Placing the Product in standby may not be enough to prevent shock hazard since the key could be pushed accidentally Push and verify that standby is illuminated before making connections to the output terminals Turn on the Calibrator Warning To avoid electric shock make sure the Product is ...

Page 68: ...e Secures the Calibrator if the passcode had been entered Operate and Standby Modes When the OPERATE light above the output terminals is illuminated the output value and function shown on the display are active at the selected terminals Operate also shows on the display When the STANDBY light above the output terminals is lit all 5730A Calibrator binding posts except GROUND are open circuited Stan...

Page 69: ...nd AC Module Depending on the output function output amplitude and input configuration of the UUT or meter connection to the SENSE binding posts the GUARD binding post and the GROUND binding post may also be necessary or recommended The text in this chapter explains how and when to use these binding posts Recommended Cable and Connector Types Cables can be connected to the binding posts with banan...

Page 70: ...th guard Triaxial cable Wideband AC 6 foot 2 m 50 Ω coaxial cable with type N male connector supplied with the option A 5 Ω feedthrough terminator is also supplied for connecting to meters with an impedance 50 Ω Voltage boosted output 5725A Low Thermal EMF Test Leads Note 1 5730A 7002 banana plugs or 5730A 7003 spade lugs Output is at the Calibrator front panel Current boosted output 5725A 16 gaug...

Page 71: ...O terminal This is the normal power up state of the Calibrator and the connection is automatically made when the external guard is not selected This is the state when the External Guard selection says OFF If calibrating a UUT with a grounded low or common input terminal an external connection to the V GUARD is necessary The Calibrator voltage guard must be grounded at the UUT Note To prevent groun...

Page 72: ...alibrate the meter referenced at the end of its test leads Cable Connection Instructions To connect the 5730A Calibrator to a UUT 1 If the Calibrator is powered on push or Either action sets the Calibrator to 0 mV in standby 2 Determine the appropriate figure from Table 4 2 and refer to the preceding text and Table 4 1 to make appropriate connections to the UUT Table 4 2 UUT Connection Figures 573...

Page 73: ...ARD INPUT DC LO AC HI LO Shielded Twisted Pair Shielded Twisted Pair UUT Calibrator UUT UUT Calibrator Calibrator External Sense OFF External Guard OFF External Sense ON External Guard ON External Sense OFF External Guard ON A B C hhp011 eps Figure 4 1 UUT Connections DC Voltage AC Voltage 10 kHz ...

Page 74: ...load limit of 1000 pF up to 220 V 600 pF 220 V to 1100 V 1000 pF with 5725A Amplifier INPUT SENSE 4 WIRE W HI LO A HI LO GUARD INPUT SENSE 4 WIRE W HI LO A HI LO GUARD Triaxial Cable Triaxial Cable Triaxial Cable External Sense ON External Guard OFF External Sense OFF External Guard OFF A B hhp012 eps Figure 4 2 UUT Connections AC Voltage 10 kHz ...

Page 75: ... Panel Operation Connect the Calibrator to a UUT 4 4 11 INPUT SENSE 4 WIRE W HI LO A HI LO GUARD UUT Calibrator Front External Sense OFF External Guard OFF hhp013 eps Figure 4 3 UUT Connections AC Current 2A ...

Page 76: ...I LO GUARD SENSE SENSE SOURCE SOURCE 2 WIRE COMP OFF UUT Calibrator Calibrator External Sense ON External Guard OFF 2 WIRE COMP OFF External Sense OFF External Guard OFF UUT NC A B UUT UUT Calibrator Calibrator hhp014 eps Figure 4 4 UUT Connections Resistance ...

Page 77: ...MP COMP Calibrator UUT Calibrator Calibrator UUT Caution Use connections with exposed plug tips for the ohms function only NC NC NC C D 2 WIRE COMP ON External Sense ON External Guard OFF 2 WIRE COMP ON External Sense OFF External Guard OFF hhp015 eps Figure 4 4 UUT Connections Resistance cont ...

Page 78: ...ications take care to achieve a good 50 Ω impedence match use cable and connectors with a characteristic input impedence of 50 Ω 50 Ω Feedthrough Terminator supplied with the 5700A 03 option Cable supplied with the 5700A 03 option hhp016 eps Figure 4 5 UUT Wideband AC Voltage Output 5700A 03 Option UUT HI LO 5725A hhp017 eps Figure 4 6 UUT Connections 5725A Amplified Current Output ...

Page 79: ...he output range and whether the Calibrator is in STANDBY or OPERATE a U is shown when the output is unsettled and not yet within specifications an external phase lock indicator is shown a phase output signal indicator various references and error amounts when error mode scale or offset are active an ADDR indicator if the GPIB interface is active and the Calibrator is currently being addressed The ...

Page 80: ...multiplier function For example to set the output to 10 mV dc push To set an ac output push these additional keys numeric keys multiplier For example to change the present 10 mV dc to 10 mV ac at 1 8 kHz push To change the output back to dc push or The subsequent step by step procedures explain how to set an output and how to use the features available for each output function DC voltage AC voltag...

Page 81: ...the value If the most recent digit entered is in error push to clear that digit The display shown below assumes an entry of 10 mV 0 00050mV 1 year 213 days since calibration 3 14 2013 10 52am External Guard OFF Wideband OFF Setup Menu Standby mV 0 00000 Auto Range 220 mV 10mV External Sense OFF hhp113 eps 9 Push The Calibrator clears the entry from the entry bar toward the bottom and shows in the ...

Page 82: ...ed to Wideband AC output but dBm is kept as the displayed units the dBm value changes The value changes because dBm is calculated for a 50 Ω load in the Wideband AC output function With the use of the same voltage level as in the previous example if the Calibrator is switched to Wideband AC output the dBm level changes to 10 log 180 0 mW 22 5527 dBm 5 To enter a negative dBm value push 6 Push or i...

Page 83: ...ernal Sense OFF hhp115 eps 10 Push The Calibrator clears the entry from the entry bar toward the bottom and shows in the larger area above No voltage is available at the output terminals until is pushed 11 Push to activate the Calibrator output The UUT will now respond to the applied voltage In AC voltage output the selections available at the bottom are External Sense External Guard Boost Wideban...

Page 84: ...plitude of the entry If an entry error is made push to clear the display then reenter the value If the most recent digit entered is in error push to clear that digit The illustration of the display below assumes an entry of 30 mA 0 00050mV 1 year 213 days since calibration 3 14 2013 10 52am External Sense OFF External Guard OFF Wideband OFF Setup Menu Standby mV 0 00000 Auto Range 220 mV 30mA Exte...

Page 85: ...nt Current Output selects one of three locations for non boosted current sourced by the Calibrator for example current output OUTPUT binding post NORMAL which is the OUTPUT HI binding post also the default setting AUX which is the AUX CURRENT OUTPUT binding post 5725A which is the 5725A Amplifier binding posts The 5725A must be turned on but not necessarily activated Non boosted current from the C...

Page 86: ...4 Enter a current magnitude with the numeric keypad 5 Push or if necessary 6 Push 7 The display now shows the amplitude of the entry If an entry error is made push to clear the display then reenter the value If the most recent digit entered is in error push to clear that digit The illustration of the display below assumes an entry of 125 mA 0 00050mV 1 year 213 days since calibration 3 14 2013 10 ...

Page 87: ...0 mV 125mA 2 5kHz External Sense OFF hhp120 eps 9 Push The Calibrator clears the entry from the entry bar near the bottom and shows in the larger area above No current is available at the output terminals until is pushed 10 Push to activate the Calibrator output The UUT will now respond to the applied current In AC current output the selections available at the bottom are Current Output External G...

Page 88: ...ues or a short at the output terminals The values available are 0 Ω 1 0 Ω 1 9 Ω 10 Ω 19 Ω 100 Ω 190 Ω 1 0 kΩ 1 9 kΩ 10 kΩ 19 kΩ 100 kΩ 190 kΩ 1 0 MΩ 1 9 MΩ 10 MΩ 19 MΩ 100 MΩ To select a resistance output 1 Make sure the Calibrator is in standby STANDBY annunciator lit Push if necessary 2 If the UUT is not connected connect it now as described previously in this chapter under Connect the Calibrato...

Page 89: ...l Sense OFF External Guard OFF Wideband OFF Setup Menu Standby mV 0 00000 Auto Range 220 mV External Sense OFF Error 820 Calibrator Cannot Source That Value OK hhp123 eps 8 After a valid resistance is specified and is pushed the Calibrator clears the entry from the entry bar near the bottom and shows in the larger area above 9 Push This resistance is now available at the output terminals dBm kHz 1...

Page 90: ...available to remove errors introduced by resistance in the path between the front panel terminals and the precision resistor The 2 wire Compensation item is shown at the bottom of the display when resistances of 19 kΩ or lower are selected This selection lets the compensation circuitry be disabled and enabled Depending on how the meter is connected two wire compensation referenced at the UUT termi...

Page 91: ...ssed as voltage or a dBm level Note In the Wideband AC function dBm means decibels relative to 1 mW calculated for a 50 Ω load The formula to calculate dBm is 10 log power in mW For example if 3 0 V is supplied to a 50 Ω load the dBm level is 10 log 180 0 mW 22 5527 dBm If the Calibrator is switched to standard ac output but dBm is kept as the displayed units the dBm value changes The value change...

Page 92: ... Standby μV kHz 1 0000 Auto Range 1 1 mV 350 00 Wideband ON 20dBm hhp125 eps 10 With the numeric keypad enter a frequency followed by or if necessary The display now shows the amplitude and frequency of the entry If an entry error is made push to clear the display then reenter the value If the most recent digit entered is in error push to clear that digit The display shown below assumes an entry o...

Page 93: ...standard ac function decibel levels are computed for a 600 Ω load Variable Phase Output A variable phase signal of nominally 2 5 V rms is available at the rear panel BNC connector labeled VARIABLE PHASE OUT when sourcing ac volts wideband voltage or ac current outputs The phase of this signal with respect to the main output signal is continuously adjustable from 180º to 180º in 1º increments The r...

Page 94: ...an external signal 1 V rms to 10 V rms at 10 Hz to 1 2 MHz applied to the rear panel PHASE LOCK IN BNC connector This feature can be used with ac volts wideband voltage or current outputs and combine it with variable phase output The phase lock control is in the window with the phase output controls To lock onto an external signal 1 With the external signal source turned off connect a coaxial cabl...

Page 95: ...ar panel connectors that interface with two different amplifiers Both amplifiers can be connected to the Calibrator simultaneously but only one amplifier can be designated as the voltage boost and one amplifier as the current boost in the setup menu Only one output can be active at a time Table 1 1 shows the ranges and functions supported by the 5725A The choice of active amplifier can be changed ...

Page 96: ...or binding posts 5 Set the UUT to read the appropriate quantity 6 Enter the necessary output value as described under Setting the Output Current entries beyond the standard range of the Calibrator automatically select the amplifier Voltage entries in the 220 V 1100 V range automatically select the amplifier Note that the 5725A takes over the 1100 V range of the Calibrator 7 Boosted voltage output ...

Page 97: ...vate the amplifier touch Boost again Error Mode Operation The output adjustment controls arrow keys and the rotary knob are used to adjust the output of the Calibrator incrementally except in the resistance function As this happens the Calibrator computes and shows the difference between the adjusted output and the reference level in or ppm parts per million The reference level is the original out...

Page 98: ...lue Establishes a new reference A new keypad entry Establishes a new reference New Ref Selection Establishes the present output as a new reference Establishes a new reference that is equal to ten times the previous reference value Establishes a new reference that is equal to one tenth of the previous reference value Offset Selection Identifies the present output as a zero scale endpoint for scalin...

Page 99: ... error in a similar way except the output of the Calibrator does not change as the knob is turned Instead a reading on the display changes that can be matched to the reading on the UUT As the reading is changed the Calibrator computes and displays UUT error Read the UUT Error AC and DC Voltage and Current Output To read the error of the UUT in the ac and dc voltage and current output functions 1 S...

Page 100: ...necessary by pushing It is only necessary to go one digit past the least significant digit of the UUT dBm kHz 1 0000 42 00000 10 0 ppm 1 year 213 days since calibration 3 15 2013 10 52am External Sense OFF External Guard OFF 2 Wire Comp ON Wideband OFF Setup Menu Standby Error 5 79ppm kΩ Nominal Value 1 9 kΩ 1 9000096 Reading 1 9000206 hhp133 eps Introduction to Offset Scale and Linearity Errors T...

Page 101: ...rve deviates from one A meter with only scale error no offset or linearity error will read 0 V when 0 V is applied but will read a value other than 10 V when 10 V is applied For example if a meter reads 19 900 V when 19 903 V is applied the meter has a scale error of 3 mV To isolate scale error offset error must first be subtracted Scale error is then simply the error measured near the full scale ...

Page 102: ...ter deviates from a straight line This type of error is measured by fixing zero and near full scale endpoints on the response curve drawing a line through the points then measuring how far the meter response deviates from the straight line at various points The error value is computed relative to the selected full scale point The formula for linearity error is Linearity Error Nominal setting Adjus...

Page 103: ... 0 9 993 0 000352 0 0352 19 9 Calibrator Setting 0 Meter Reading 19 900 V Linearity Error 7 mV 19 900 V Linear Response Actual Response 10 000 V 9 993 V 10 000 V hhp019 eps Figure 4 9 Linearity Error Combine the Error Types The actual error of a meter is the combination of all three types of errors The Calibrator uses the Scale and Offset selections to separately show all three types of errors dir...

Page 104: ...2 Adjust the Calibrator output with the rotary knob and arrow keys if necessary until the UUT reads 0 V 3 Touch Offset This stores the output value as the offset value The Calibrator output value is now 0 V minus the offset value in this example the 1 3 mV output value is shown on the largest font on the Display The Calibrator reference value is set to 0 V The reference and offset values are shown...

Page 105: ...cale factor 1 Set the 5730A Calibrator to output a level just below the UUT full scale endpoint For example use 19 9 V for a UUT that ranges at 20 V 2 Adjust the Calibrator output with the rotary knob and arrow keys if necessary until the UUT reads the selected correct output level 19 9 V in this example 3 Touch Scale This stores a scale factor that would apply this adjustment if this output level...

Page 106: ... the graph correspond to the conditions encountered in the example Calibrator Voltage 0 1 3 mV Meter Reading Offset Error 1 3 mV 10 000 10 007 19 900 19 9017 19 8987 10 000208 9 993208 Linear Response Actual Meter Response Linearity Error Scale Error 19 9000 Ideal Response hhp020 eps Figure 4 10 Meter Response vs Stimulus 1 Set the Calibrator to 0 mV in standby 2 Use the output adjustment controls...

Page 107: ... Guard OFF Wideband OFF Setup Menu Standby mV Auto Range 220 mV 1 3000 Offset Scale External Sense OFF Reference 0 00000 mV Offset 1 30000 mV hhp137 eps 4 Use the numeric keypad to set the Calibrator to a point near the end of the DMM range This example uses 19 9 V The displays change to dBm kHz 1 0000 42 00000 4 3 ppm 1 year 213 days since calibration 4 18 2013 14 33 External Sense OFF External G...

Page 108: ...00000 V Offset 0 001300 V Error 0 0151 New Reference hhp139 eps 6 Touch Scale to identify this as the full scale endpoint for the DMM range 7 To check the linearity error of the DMM select an output at a linearity checkpoint somewhere in the middle of the range such as 10 V If 10 V is entered this changes the display to dBm kHz 1 0000 42 00000 4 3 ppm 1 year 213 days since calibration 4 18 2013 14...

Page 109: ...se the output adjustment controls to adjust the Calibrator output for a reading of 10 0 V the reference value on the DMM The displays change to dBm kHz 1 0000 42 00000 4 3 ppm 1 year 213 days since calibration 4 18 2013 14 33 External Sense OFF External Guard OFF Wideband OFF Setup Menu Standby V Auto Range 11 V 9 993208 Offset Scale Reference 10 000000 V Offset 0 001300 V Linearity Error 0 0352 N...

Page 110: ...nu hhp104 eps The subsequent list briefly describes the submenus available from the Setup Menu Calibration The items in this submenu are used to activate calibration to external standards Calibration Check DC Zeros and to verify or adjust the 5730A Calibrator calibration to its specifications The Calibration submenu and process is explained in greater detail in Chapter 7 Self Test Diagnostics Use ...

Page 111: ...ows hardware configuration and software version information for the Calibrator Nothing can be changed from this section Setup Menu Rules Each menu has a path shown at the top of the display that shows the current location in the menu structure This gives access to the menus used to get the present point For example if Setup Menu is touched from the normal operation screen the top of the Setup Menu...

Page 112: ...Output Limits Sourcing Hardware To get to the submenus touch anywhere in the menu shown Touchscreen Selections When applicable settings controlled by touchscreen selections are shown in this manner Remote Port RS 232 Setup Exit Instrument Settings Stop Bits 1 Port Stall XON Restore Factory Defaults Parity None Data Bits 8 EOL CRLF Remote IF Terminal EOF 012 000 Baud 9600 Setup Menu hhp149 eps Each...

Page 113: ...justment Generate Report Instrument Setting Date Time Format Language Display Self Test Diagnotics Diagnostics Key Knob and Bell Tests Instrument Setup Remote Port Uncertainty Information Output Limits Sourcing Hardware Error Reference Exit About this Instrument Setup Menu hhp104 eps About this Instrument opens a page to show non editable information about the Calibrator hardware and software Soft...

Page 114: ...te Report Calibration Shifts Check Shifts Raw Data Range Adjustment DC AC Resistance hhp173 eps There are several types of selections that are used for settings In general these selections show what is being set in white and the value that it is currently set to is in amber See the Temperature C selection in the screen above Touchscreen selections with two possible values look like the Confidence ...

Page 115: ... Touch a value to select it or touch Cancel to abort the value change Touchscreen selections with many possible values look like the Port selection in the Ethernet Setup menu shown here Exit Ethernet Setup DHCP OFF Remote IF Terminal Restore Factory Defaults Remote Port Instrument Setup Setup Menu IP Address 129 196 136 119 Gateway 129 196 136 001 Subnet 255 255 254 000 Static IP Settings IP Addre...

Page 116: ...rt Setup opens setup menus for the IEEE 488 instrument control port and the RS 232 serial interface port Chapter 5 describes how to set up the IEEE 488 interface and the serial interface Uncertainty Information set the confidence level and calibration interval on which uncertainty specifications are calculated Error Reference When the output value is edited the display shows the difference between...

Page 117: ...the output for an ac voltage touch the sign to show the ACxfer selection 3 Touch ACxfer it until it says OFF Uncertainty Information Menu From the Instrument Setup menu touch Uncertainty Information to open the menu shown below This menu shows options to configure the specification confidence level and to set the calibration interval Calibration Interval 1 Year Confidence Level Instrument Setup Un...

Page 118: ...inimum for each output function Note The output limits are not saved when the Calibrator is powered down To set voltage and current entry limits 1 Touch Setup Menu Instrument Setup Output Limits This menu is shown Output Limits Exit Instrument Settings Upper Limit 1100 0000 Lower Limit 1100 0000 Upper Limit 360 0000 Lower Limit 360 0000 Setup Menu Voltage Current hhp143 eps 2 There is a selection ...

Page 119: ...rror Reference When the output value is edited the display shows the difference between the reference value the value originally entered and the edit value the value shown on the display displaying error difference in parts per million ppm or percent For example an edited difference of 0 00030 volts for an output of 10 00000 V represents 0 00030 10 00000 0 000030 or 30 parts per million The sign i...

Page 120: ...anges in output value result in a calculated error that is the same In the example above the display will show the error as 30 0 ppm The true value method is useful for large changes in output value For example if 10 0000 V is applied to an analog meter and then the Calibrator output is adjusted to 11 0000 V so that the analog meter now reads exactly 10 V the true value method will show nominal 10...

Page 121: ... keeps the clock calendar running during power off periods If the battery in the Calibrator should ever need replacement contact a Fluke Calibration Service Center To set the date or time enter a security passcode Touch Setup Menu Instrument Settings Date Time The display is shown below The time can be set without the security passcode The security passcode is explained in Calibration Security Pas...

Page 122: ...y 2 Touch the field in the Brightness selection and enter the necessary value with the numeric keypad Note that with brightness setting of 0 the display is still visible About This Instrument About this Instrument in the setup menu gives access to this information Installed internal operating software revision letters Whether the Wideband AC Module Option 5700A 03 is installed Which auxiliary ampl...

Page 123: ...nnect the Serial Interface 5 6 Serial Remote Control Setup Procedure 5 7 Exceptions for Serial Remote Control 5 7 Ethernet Interface 5 8 Set Up and Connect the Ethernet Interface 5 8 Set the IP Address 5 8 Select the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP 5 8 Set a Static Internet Address 5 9 Configure the General Network Socket Port 5 9 Configure the LAN Default Gateway 5 10 Set the LAN Subnet ...

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Page 125: ... produced without sufficient warning to the operator Programs should be written carefully and tested extensively to ensure safe operation of the Product Fluke Calibration recommends to include error catching routines in your programs to ensure that the Product performs as intended By setting the Service Request Enable register SRE described in Chapter 6 the Product can be programmed to cause an SR...

Page 126: ...ch Active Remote Port and then touch GPIB 6 Touch Exit to exit the Setup Menu IEEE 488 Interface Configuration The 5730A Calibrator IEEE 488 interface supports the IEEE 488 interface function subsets listed in Table 5 1 Table 5 1 Supported IEEE 488 Interface Function Subsets Interface Function Description SH1 Complete source handshake capability AH1 Complete acceptor handshake capability T6 Basic ...

Page 127: ...ned by IEEE standards are used for functions common to most bus devices Examples include the command to reset a device RST and the query for device identification IDN Common commands and queries can be identified easily because they all begin with an asterisk Interface messages defined by IEEE standards have their own control lines and others are sent over the data lines by first asserting the con...

Page 128: ...arity Checking Odd even or none None Baud Rate 9600 19200 38400 57600 or 115200 9600 EOL End of Line CR LF or CR LF CR LF EOF End of File Any two ASCII characters No characters Set Up and Connect the Serial Interface Refer to the specifications for the peripheral device and proceed as follows to set up the serial interface for the application 1 With the 5730A Calibrator power off connect a 9 pin D...

Page 129: ...fy that the selection is correct as shown on the display 13 To exit the setup menus touch Exit Serial Remote Control Setup Procedure 1 Turn on the 5730A Calibrator 2 Touch Setup Menu Instrument Setup Remote Port 3 The RS 232 setup details are shown in the RS 232 Setup region To change any of these select the region See section Set up and Connect the Serial Interface section for more 4 If the Activ...

Page 130: ...xample if the IP address is configured from the front panel as 129 196 017 023 and then a connection to the 5730A Calibrator is attempted connect with the IP address 129 196 17 23 Attempts to establish a connection to 129 196 017 023 may result in a connection request to 129 196 15 19 Set the IP Address An internet IP address is necessary for all internet and TCP IP communications If DHCP is enabl...

Page 131: ... Setup menu 2 Touch IP Address 3 Use the numeric keypad to enter the IP address and then push If a mistake is made when the IP address is entered must be pushed Note The IP address is stored in non volatile memory and does not change when power is removed and reapplied to the Calibrator or when the Calibrator receives an RST command Configure the General Network Socket Port In order to communicate...

Page 132: ...computer and the 5730A Calibrator passes through a router or gateway and DHCP is disabled it is necessary to set the subnet mask and default gateway address on both the client computer and the Calibrator Get the correct subnet mask and gateway address from the network administrator The LAN Subnet Mask is a 32 bit number This number is represented as four 3 digit segment numbers on the front panel ...

Page 133: ...s Socket Port As an example if the IP address is known to be 129 196 136 131 and the Socket Port is set to 3490 at a command prompt from any client computer enter telnet 129 196 136 131 3490 Once the internal LAN server connects with the client computer the LAN server will reject any other connection attempts by other computers clients and will tunnel a channel to the connected computer This preve...

Page 134: ... the same as with an RS 232 controller connected to the RS 232 port for control When USB remote operation is used connect to the Calibrator with a virtual communication port on the computer and a terminal program such as PuTTY or HyperTerminal When the USB remote control cable is disconnected make sure to close the terminal program on the computer This properly terminates the virtual communication...

Page 135: ...n Queries and Commands 6 8 Functional Elements of Commands 6 8 Interface Messages IEEE 488 Only 6 10 Use of OPC OPC and WAI 6 12 Local to Remote State Transitions 6 50 Check the Calibrator Status 6 52 Serial Poll Status Byte 6 54 Service Request Line SRQ 6 54 Service Request Enable Register 6 54 Load the SRE 6 54 Event Status Register 6 55 Bit Assignments for the ESR and ESE 6 55 Read the ESR and ...

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Page 137: ...General rules for parameter usage are 1 When a command has more than one parameter the parameters must be separated by commas For example OUT 1 V 100 HZ 2 Numeric parameters may have up to 255 significant figures and their exponents may range from 32000 to 32000 The useful range for 5730A Calibrator programming is 2 2 E 308 to 1 8 E308 3 Including too many parameters causes a command error 4 Null ...

Page 138: ...V Invalid no space allowed in a number OUT 110 041 V Correct form for above Table 6 5 contains examples for commands whose parameters are not self explanatory Terminators To signal the end of a response sent to the controller the 5730A Calibrator sends a terminator For response message terminators the Calibrator sends the ASCII character Line Feed with the EOI control line held high The subsequent...

Page 139: ...byte from the controller it places the bytes in a portion of memory called the input buffer The input buffer holds up to 128 data bytes and operates in a first in first out fashion The Calibrator treats the EOI IEEE 488 control line as a separate data byte and inserts it into the input buffer if it is encountered as part of a message terminator Input buffer operation is transparent to the program ...

Page 140: ...use of the action of the first command Such commands are called coupled commands An example of coupled commands that cause a fault is OUT 1V 1 MHZ followed by the compound command OUT 100V OUT 100 HZ The second command causes a fault because when the 5730A Calibrator encounters OUT 100V it is interpreted as 100V 1 MHz which is out of range of the Calibrator If only the second compound command was ...

Page 141: ...ed when not in remote it means that if sent to the Calibrator in the local state the command will not work and logs a fault into the fault queue Or it returns the fault message if in serial remote terminal mode To put the Calibrator in remote send the REMOTE command described in Table 6 6 to the Calibrator Refer to Remote Local State Transitions for more information Commands that Require the Calib...

Page 142: ...generate their output when the Calibrator executes the query rather than when the controller attempts to read the response The Calibrator generates the requested message and places it in an area of memory called the output buffer When the controller addresses the Calibrator as a talker the contents of the output buffer are transmitted to the controller Some messages have both query and command for...

Page 143: ...E COMMAND PROGRAM HEADER Specifies a function or operation Used with any associated PROGRAM DATA ELEMENTS QUERY PROGRAM HEADER Similar to a COMMAND PROGRAM HEADER except that is contains a query indicator since a response form the device is expected CHARACTER PROGRAM DATA A data type suitable for sending short mnemonic data generally used where a numeric data type is not suitable DECIMAL NUMERIC P...

Page 144: ...utomatically occur under the direction of an instrument interface itself as each byte is sent over the bus Table 6 2 Interface Messages Accepted by the Calibrator Mnemonic Name Function ATN Attention A control line used to notify all instruments on the bus that the next data bytes are an interface message If ATN is low these data bytes are interpreted as device dependent or common commands address...

Page 145: ...fic device on the bus as a listener The controller send UNL automatically after the device has successfully received a device dependent or common command UNT Untalk Unaddresses a specific device on the bus as a talker The controller sends UNT automatically after it receives the response from a device dependent or common query Table 6 3 Interface Messages Sent by the Calibrator Mnemonic Name Functi...

Page 146: ...operation to the OPC query except that it sets bit 0 OPC for Operation Complete in the Event Status Register to 1 rather than sending a 1 to the output buffer One simple use for OPC is to include it in a program in order for it to generate an SRQ Service Request Then an SRQ handler written into the program can detect the operation complete condition and respond appropriately OPC can be used simila...

Page 147: ...s set for voltage and current boost CLOCK Sets the clock calendar CLOCK Returns the setting of the clock calendar CUR_POST Selects the active binding post for non boosted current output CUR_POST Returns the active binding post for non boosted current output EMULATE Partially emulates a 5700A or 5720A over the remote interface EMULATE Returns the state of emulation as set by the EMULATE command EXT...

Page 148: ...s the Calibrator in standby VOUT Returns the output amplitude in volts if the active units are dBm WBAND Activates or deactivates the Wideband AC Module Option 5700A 03 XFER Turns ac dc transfers off or on after output has settled XFER Returns whether ac dc transfers after settling are turned on Overall Functions CLS Clear clears status registers any service request and flags ECHO Echoes a string ...

Page 149: ...stop bits parity and End Of Line EOL string ADDR Set GPIB address ADDR Returns the GPIB address DHCP Turns on off DHCP DHCP Returns the state of the DHCP setting ENETPORT Sets Ethernet port ENETPORT Returns the Ethernet port setting EOL Sets EOL for given port EOL Gets EOL for given port GWADDR Sets gateway address GWADDR Returns the gateway address IPADDR Sets IP address IPADDR Returns the IP add...

Page 150: ...WD Change the calibration passcode CAL_REF Does a calibration procedure with a 1 Ω 10 kΩ or 10 V standard CAL_RCSV Returns a comma separated value format report similar to what is saved on a USB flash drive CAL_RNG Starts a self calibration procedure of a range CAL_RPT Returns a formatted calibration report CAL_SECURE Locks unlocks calibration security CAL_SECURE Gets lock state of calibration sec...

Page 151: ...he Event Status Enable register ESR Reads and clears the Event Status Register EXPLAIN Decodes a fault code by returning a brief description FAULT Returns the most recent fault code from the fault queue IDN Returns Calibrator identification information ID52120 Returns the number of 52120s connected and their serial numbers ISCE Loads the Instrument Status Change Enable register ISCE Reads the Inst...

Page 152: ...but resistance ADJOUT behaves exactly like OUT In the resistance function OUT returns the actual Calibrator output which cannot be adjusted and ADJOUT returns what would be the reading on the Display in direct operation The frequency is always the present output frequency Parameter None Response Float Output amplitude String Units V DBM A or OHM Float Frequency 0 if dc or ohms Example 1 256983E 01...

Page 153: ...2120A for current boost Example BTYPE IB5725 Selects Model 5725A as the current amplifier BTYPE Description Sequential command Returns the model numbers of auxiliary amplifiers selected for voltage and current boost Returns IB52120 if Model 52120A is selected for current boost Parameter None Response String string VB model number IB model number VBNONE is also available to prevent the Calibrator f...

Page 154: ... Description Sequential command Returns the current calibration confidence level Parameter None Response CONF95 indicates 95 specifications a or CONF99 indicates 99 specifications CAL_CONST Description Sequential command Returns the value of a particular calibration constant from a particular group of constants Parameter 1 CAL From active calibration constants CHECK From calibration check constant...

Page 155: ...tion ZERO Last dc V zero calibration Response Integer Number of elapsed days CAL_INTV Description Sequential command ignored if not in remote Sets the calibration interval for main output calibration This value is saved in nonvolatile memory and used for calculating the Calibrator output uncertainty Parameter 1 90 180 or 365 the number of days in the calibration cycle CAL_INTV Description Sequenti...

Page 156: ... to do Example CAL_TEMP 23 5 CAL_REF 10 00013 V WAI CAL_REF 10 00013 V WAI CAL_REF 9 99987 KOHM WAI CAL_REF 1 00026 OHM WAI CAL_ADJ CAL_SECURE OFF passcode CAL_STORE WAI CAL_SECURE ON CAL_RNG Description Overlapped command ignored if not in remote Starts a calibration of a range This command causes the Calibrator to source the calibration magnitude specified by the second parameter for the range s...

Page 157: ... change report for calibration check RAW A list of all calibration constants Response String EOL formatted report CAL_SECURE Description Sequential command Ignored if not in remote Lock unlocks the calibration security by use of a passcode The passcode is entered as a quoted string of decimal digits eg 12345 To secure the Calibrator no passcode is necessary If an incorrect password is entered the ...

Page 158: ...ntifier from Table 5 4 points Integer Number of points for the range mag n Float Magnitude for point n in range units freq n Float Frequency for point n in Hz offset n Float Zero shift for point n in range units ashift n Float Absolute shift for point n in range units rshift n Float Relative shift for point n ppm sshift n Float of spec shift for point n spec n Calibrator specification for point n ...

Page 159: ...o shift for point n in range units ashift n Float Absolute shift for point n in range units rshift n Float Relative shift for point n ppm sshift n Float of spec shift for point n spec n Calibrator specification for point n in ppm Range units are the appropriate units for the range for example for all DC V ranges range units are V Example CAL_SLST CAL could return 49 DC220MV 2 2 20E 1 0 00E 00 1 76...

Page 160: ... 03 flatness calibration There are two different calibration procedures for the wideband module gain and flatness Wideband gain is to be done at every calibration cycle Wideband flatness is needed only during full verification recommended every two years For reference the manual procedure for wideband flatness calibration is in Chapter 7 After sending a CAL_WBFLAT START command the controller must...

Page 161: ...e memory Example CAL_TEMP 23 5 CAL_WBGAIN PGAIN Calibrates positive gain Reverse the SENSE connection now CAL_WBGAIN NGAIN Calibrates negative gain CAL_WBGAIN STORE CAL_ZERO Description Overlapped long term command ignored if not in remote Does internal zeros calibration This removes offsets on the 2 2V dc range It takes about 2 1 2 minutes plus 30 seconds if teamed with 5725A and does not require...

Page 162: ...s are selected DATEFMT Description Determine the format for clock calendar front panel date display and entry for entering and reading the date remotely with the CLOCK and CLOCK commands and for displaying calibration dates on the front panel and in calibration reports Parameter MDY Display MM DD YY remote and front panel entry MMDDYY DMY Display DD MM YY remote and front panel entry DDMMYY YMD Di...

Page 163: ...Runs 5725A voltage diagnostics DI5725 Runs 5725A current diagnostics CONT Continues execution of diagnostics ABORT Terminates execution of diagnostics DIAGFLT Description Sequential command ignored if not in remote Determines the response to faults that occur during remote controlled diagnostics In all cases the fault encountered is logged into the fault queue before the Calibrator takes any actio...

Page 164: ... the EMULATE command Parameter None Response Integer 5700 for 5700A emulation 5720 for 5720A emulation 0 for normal behavior ENETPORT Description Sequential command Ignored if not in remote Sets the Ethernet port number Parameter Port number Example ENETPORT 3490 Sets the Ethernet port number to 3490 ENETPORT Description Sequential command Returns the Ethernet port number Parameter None Response I...

Page 165: ...ample ERR_REF Returns TRUVAL if the edited value is the denominator ESE Description Sequential command Loads a byte into the Event Status Enable Register described under Check the Calibrator Status Parameter The decimal equivalent of the binary number to load into the register 0 255 only Example ESE 140 Enables bits 2 QYE 3 DDE and 7 PON and disables all the other bits See Check the Calibrator Sta...

Page 166: ...D Description Overlapped command ignored if not in remote Sets the Calibrator to internal or external guard The same as pushing EX GRD in local operation The default is internal guard Parameter ON Sets the Calibrator to external guard OFF Sets the Calibrator to internal guard EXTSENSE Description Overlapped command ignored if not in remote Selects internal or external sensing The same as pushing E...

Page 167: ...ateway address for LAN communication when NOT in DHCP mode Parameter Gateway address quoted string consisting of 4 decimal values bound between 0 255 separated by periods Example GWADDR 129 196 136 1 Sets the Etherent gateway address to 129 196 136 1 Table 6 5 Commands cont GWADDR Description Sequential command Returns Ethernet gateway address for LAN communication when NOT in DHCP mode When in DH...

Page 168: ...cremental step Units optional specify magnitude or frequency Example INCR 00001 Enters error mode and decrements the output by 00001 INCR 1 Hz Enters error mode and increments the frequency by 1 Hz IPADDR Description Sequential command Ignored if not in remote Sets IP address for LAN communication when NOT in DHCP mode and with static IP addressing Parameter IP address quoted string consisting of ...

Page 169: ...tus for details ISCR Description Sequential command Returns and clears the byte from the Instrument Status Change Register described under Check the Calibrator Status Parameter None Response The decimal equivalent of the register contents byte Example ISCR Returns 8 if bit 3 BOOST is set 1 and the rest of the bits are reset 0 See Check the Calibrator Status for details ISR Description Sequential c...

Page 170: ...e Float float float float 1 Positive voltage limit value 2 Negative voltage limit value 3 Positive current limit value 4 Negative current limit value Example LIMIT Returns 2 2000000E 02 1 0000000E 02 1 8000000E 00 1 2000000E 00if the programmed voltage range is 100 V to 220 V and the programmed current range is 1 2 A to 1 8 A LRN Description Sequential command Provides the current setting of the C...

Page 171: ...command ignored if not in remote Sets reference value to be the present output value The same as touching the New Reference selection in local operation Parameter None OFFSET Description Sequential command ignored if not in remote Enables and disables an offset for the output value Effective immediately when enabled Parameter ON or OFF OFFSET Description Sequential command Returns the offset value...

Page 172: ...mple After sending an OUT command check if the output has settled by sending OPC As soon as the output has settled a pending OPC command sets bit 0 OPC for Operation Complete in the Event Status Register to 1 The command to read the ESR is ESR OPC Description Sequential command Causes program execution to pause until all operations are complete returns a 1 upon completion of these operations See a...

Page 173: ... least one parameter must be sent 2 Optional Output frequency with optional multiplier and unit At least one parameter must be sent Example OUT 15 2 V 15 2 V frequency unchanged OUT 188 3 MA 442 HZ 188 3 mA 442 Hz OUT 1 9 MOHM 1 9 MΩ OUT 100 HZ Sets the frequency only OUT Description Sequential command Returns the Calibrator output amplitude and frequency does not include multipliers Parameter Non...

Page 174: ...escription Overlapped command ignored if not in remote Enables or disables the variable phase output when the Calibrator is supplying an ac voltage Parameter ON Activates variable phase output OFF Deactivates variable phase output POST_52120 Description Sequential command Ignored if not in remote Sets the output terminals for all attached 52120As Parameter 1 LO52120 HI52120 Example POST_52120 LO52...

Page 175: ...The 1 indicates that one digit must follow in this case 5 and the 5 indicates that five characters are in the remainder of the PUD message in this case FLUKE PUD Description Sequential command Returns the contents of the PUD Protected User Data memory Parameter None Response non zero digit digits user data The non zero digit specifies the number of characters that will follow in the digits field T...

Page 176: ...ncy 0 if dc REM_MODE Description Sequential command Ignored if not in remote Sets the response type for a specified remote port Parameter 1 SERIAL USB ENET 2 COMP TERM Example REM_MODE SERIAL COMP Sets the response type for serial communication to COMPUTER REM_MODE ENET TERM Sets the response type for Ethernet communication to TERMINAL REM_MODE Description Sequential command Returns the response t...

Page 177: ...f the IEEE 488 interface Selected bus address Status Register Enable setting Contents of nonvolatile memory RST also re secures the Calibrator security state to ON SCALE Description Sequential command ignored if not in remote Turns scaling on or off The same as touching the Scale indicator on the display Parameter ON or OFF SCALE Description Sequential command Returns the full scale nominal and fu...

Page 178: ...ial command ignored if not in remote Sets the serial port settings and saves them in nonvolatile memory Parameter One or more of the following in any order 1 Baud rate as 9600 19200 38400 57600 or 115200 2 TERM or COMP See note below 3 XON RTS or NOSTALL Stall method 4 DBIT7 or DBIT8 Data bits 5 SBIT1 or SBIT2 Stop bits 6 PNONE PEVEN PODD or PIGNORE Parity 7 CR LF or CRLF End Of Line Note The TERM...

Page 179: ... DBIT8 SBIT1 PNONE CRLF SRE Description Sequential command Loads a byte into the Service Request Enable register SRE described under Check the Calibrator Status Parameter The decimal equivalent of the binary number to load into the register Example SRE 56 Enables bits 3 IIR 4 MAV and 5 ESR in the Service Request Enable register SRE Description Sequential command Returns the byte from the Service R...

Page 180: ...ut tripped to dormant 9 Calibration internal adjustment 19 Starting up 2 String Substate If operating self calibrating diagnosing or testing returns a descriptive string of the activity underway STB Description Sequential command Returns the status byte The status byte is described under Status Information Parameter None Response Integer Decimal equivalent of the status byte Example STB Returns 72...

Page 181: ...e Integer 0 for Pass or 1 for Fail UNCERT Description Sequential command Returns the calculated maximum uncertainty of the Calibrator output according to the selected calibration interval Parameter None Response 1 Float Uncertainty of the Calibrator output 1 0 if no specification is available 2 String Units for response 1 PPM PCT V A OHM etc 3 Integer The specification interval in days VOUT Descri...

Page 182: ...e Activates or deactivates output from the Wideband AC Module Option 5700A 03 This has the same action as touching the wideband selection from the front panel during local operation Parameter ON or OFF XFER Description Turns ac dc transfers off or on after output has settled Parameter OFF or ON Example XFER OFF turns transfers off ON is the default XFER Description Returns whether ac dc transfers ...

Page 183: ... duplicates the IEEE 488 REN Remote Enable message Parameter None Table 6 7 Range Identifiers for Remote Commands Function Ranges DC Voltage DC220MV DC1100V DC2_2V DC11V DC22V DC220V DC Current DC220UA DC5725A DC2_2MA DC52120A_2A DC22MA DC52120A_20A DC220MA DC52120A_100A DC2_2A AC Voltage AC2_2MV AC220V AC22MV AC1100V AC220MV AC5725A AC2_2V AC22V AC Current AC220UA AC5725A AC2_2MA AC52120A_2A AC22...

Page 184: ...e remote with lockout state instead of the remote state when it receives a remote command The local with lockout state is entered by executing the LOCKOUT statement from an IEEE 488 controller or by sending the LOCKOUT command from a serial controller Remote When the Remote Enable REN line is asserted and the controller addresses the Calibrator as a listener it enters the remote state These condit...

Page 185: ... unasserts the REN control line When the Calibrator is in remote with lockout the display appears as follows 59 0 ppm 1 year 213 days since calibration 12 21 12 10 52am External Sense OFF External Guard OFF Boost OFF Wideband OFF Setup Menu Operate V kHz 1 0000 10 00000 Auto Range 22 V Operating under REMOTE control hhp151 eps Table 6 8 summarizes the possible Remote Local state transitions Table ...

Page 186: ...ntrol line SRQ available only when an IEEE 488 controller is used and a 16 element buffer called the Fault Queue provide status information Table 6 9 Status Register Summary Register READ Command WRITE Command Enable Register Serial Poll Status Byte STB STB or SPL for some controllers None SRE Service Request Enable Register SRE SRE SRE None Event Status Register ESR ESR None ESE Event Status Enab...

Page 187: ... Read by Serial Poll Status Byte Register Output Buffer Fault Queue 0 1 0 1 2 3 4 5 7 Logical OR Logical OR ESB MAV EAV ISCB A C X F E R P O N 0 C M E E X E D D E Q Y E 0 O P C S E T T L E D R E M O T E W B N D S C A L E O F F S E T P L O C K P S H I F T R L O C K R C O M P B O O S T E X S E N S E X G A R D O P E R 0 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Bit Change from 0 1 or 1 0 10 14 9 10 11 12...

Page 188: ...8 interface output buffer EAV Error fault available A fault has occurred and a fault code is available through the FAULT query ISCB One or more enabled ISCR bits are 1 Service Request Line SRQ Service Request SRQ is an IEEE 488 1 bus control line that the Calibrator asserts to notify the controller that it requires some type of service Many instruments can be on the bus but they all share a single...

Page 189: ... on since the last time the ESR was read CME Command error fault The Calibrator IEEE 488 interface encountered an incorrectly formed command The command FAULT fetches the earliest fault code in the fault queue which contains fault codes for the first 15 faults that have occurred EXE Execution error fault A fault occurred when the Calibrator tried to execute the last command One possible cause for ...

Page 190: ...ncluding some of the information presented to the operator on the display and the display annunciators during local operation Instrument Status Change Register The Instrument Status Change Register ISCR indicates which ISR bits have changed status from 0 to 1 or from 1 to 0 since the ISCR was last read The ISCR is cleared set to 0 when the Calibrator is turned on and every time it is read Instrume...

Page 191: ... associated bits in the ISCR can be masked disabled For example to cause an SRQ interrupt when an attached 5725A Amplifier turns on bit 3 BOOST in the ISCE register must be 1 The ISCB bit must also be enabled in the SRE Fault Queue When a command fault execution fault or device dependent fault occurs its fault code is placed in the fault queue where it can be read by the FAULT command All fault co...

Page 192: ...IDN remote command After the Calibrator has encountered a fault do one of the subsequent actions to reenable the OPER command 1 Send CLS to clear the ESR and fault queue 2 Send ESR to read and clear the ESR 3 Repeatedly send the FAULT query until 0 is returned indicating that all faults from the queue have been read and cleared ...

Page 193: ...nt 7 8 DC Zeros 7 8 Run DC Zeros 7 8 DC Zeros Reminder 7 9 Calibration 7 9 Calibration Security Passcode 7 10 Artifact Calibration 7 10 When to Adjust Calibrator Accuracy 7 11 Calibration Procedure 7 11 Range Adjustment 7 14 Calibrate the Wideband AC Module Option 5700A 03 7 18 Wideband Flatness Calibration Procedure 7 19 Calibration Check 7 21 Develop a Performance History 7 21 Save Calibration R...

Page 194: ...ent possible electrical shock fire or personal injury Turn the Product off and remove the mains power cord Stop for two minutes to let the power assemblies discharge before you open the fuse door Replace a blown fuse with exact replacement only for continued protection against arc flash Use only specified replacement fuses see Table 7 1 To access the fuse refer to Figure 7 1 1 Disconnect the mains...

Page 195: ...Operator Maintenance and Calibration Fuse Replacement 7 7 3 115V 115V 115V 115V 230V PRSR 1 2 3 4 hhp003 eps Figure 7 1 Access the Fuse ...

Page 196: ...at least every 30 days or more frequently if the Calibrator is operated in a dusty environment The air filter is accessible from the rear panel of the Calibrator To clean the air filter refer to Figure 7 2 1 Disconnect line power 2 Unscrew the knurled screw at the top of the air filter and pull the filter retainer downwards it is hinged at the bottom to remove the filter 3 Clean the filter by wash...

Page 197: ...able Parts User replaceable parts are listed in Table 7 2 and shown in Figure 7 3 For more information about these items contact a Fluke Calibration representative See the Contact Fluke Calibration section of this manual Table 7 2 User Replaceable Parts Item Number Description Part Number Top Cover 4104376 Handle 4104383 Side Extrusion 3468705 Insert Extrusion 4104451 Bottom Cover 4219600 USB Deca...

Page 198: ...5730A Operators Manual 7 6 115V 11 10 4 5 6 7 8 9 3 2 1 hhp224 eps Figure 7 3 Replaceable Parts ...

Page 199: ... artifacts 10 V 1 Ω and 10 kΩ Environmentally controlled internal check standards provide the primary reference points A stored table of calibration constants defines additional reference points for controlling the output Traceable calibration and adjustment to the specified level of performance is accomplished in a semi automated process that revises this table When finished with artifact calibra...

Page 200: ...were in effect before the last calibration The report shows shifts in various output values from before to after the most recent calibration for each range and function in ppm of range and in percentage of specification limit The report can be saved to a USB drive or retrieve it from a host computer through either the RS 232 USB device port Ethernet port or IEEE 488 interface Range Adjustment Afte...

Page 201: ...ime touch Cancel To run dc zero at this time touch OK Note If this message shows after powering on the Calibrator let the Calibrator warm up before running dc zeros Otherwise an error message shows that indicates that the Calibrator is not warmed up To ensure the best performance the warmup should be completed Calibration This section provides procedures to calibrate the Calibrator to external sta...

Page 202: ... the passcode for a particular Calibrator is lost contact Fluke Customer Support See How to Contact Fluke Calibration in Chapter 1 Artifact Calibration The 5730A Calibrator must be calibrated to external standards at the beginning of the calibration cycle The length of the cycle 24 hours 90 days 180 days or one year is selected in a Setup Menu described in Chapter 4 To calibrate the Calibrator app...

Page 203: ...ppm then the absolute uncertainty specifications listed in Table 7 3 must all be increased by 1 ppm Table 7 3 Standards for Calibration Fluke Standard Traceable Quantity Nominal Value Uncertainty Limit Specifications susceptible to Uncertainty Limit 732B Voltage 10 V 1 5 ppm dc volts ac volts dc current ac current 742A 1 Resistance 1 Ω 10 ppm 1 Ω 1 9 Ω 742A 10k Resistance 10 kΩ 2 ppm ac current dc...

Page 204: ...anges touch Cancel Otherwise touch Continue to accept and save the changes and to continue with calibration 8 Reverse the HI and LO connections at the 732B terminals and push Continue to continue the calibration process 9 After this part of the calibration procedure is complete the Calibrator shows the reference shifts and prompts to continue Touch Continue See the manual for the correct connectio...

Page 205: ...rd 13 Push Continue to continue calibration When the internal 1 Ω reference has been characterized a message is shown similar to previous messages Accept or reject the changes that are about to be made to the calibration constant 14 To reject the changes touch Cancel Otherwise touch Save to accept and save the changes and let the Calibrator complete the internal calibration steps 15 Once the inter...

Page 206: ...Once the range constant is adjusted the new constant remains active until the next calibration at which time all range constant multipliers are restored to 1 All range adjustments can be erased by calling up the format non volatile memory menu and selecting Range Constants see Chapter 4 Before the subsequent procedure is started make sure the equipment necessary including in house laboratory stand...

Page 207: ...g up the Range Adjustment menu shown below Range Adjustment Exit DCI ACV ACI DCV Base 19 Values Resistance Base 10 Values Setup Menu Calibration hhp189 eps 2 Touch DCV to show the next menu shown below Range Adjustment Setup Menu Calibration 220 mV 1100 V 2 2 V 11 V DC V Range Calibration Cancel 22 V 220 V hhp190 eps ...

Page 208: ...tup Menu Calibration External Sense OFF External Guard OFF Continue V 200 00000 External Sense OFF Reference 200 000000 dBm Error 0 00ppm Standby Press OPERATE Adjust with knob then press Continue hhp217 eps 8 Push to activate the Calibrator output Turn the output adjustment knob on the Calibrator until a null is achieved on the null detector and then touch Continue 9 Touch Save to be prompted to ...

Page 209: ... Voltage Divider Standard INPUT REFERENCE STANDARD NULL DETECTOR 732B Voltage Reference Standard 732B DC STANDARD AC PWR IN CAL CHARGE LOW BAT 10V 1 018V CHASSIS GUARD 1 018V COM 10V COM SERIAL NUMBER External Sense OFF External Guard OFF Null Detector NC hhp029 eps Figure 7 6 220 V DC Range Calibration Connections ...

Page 210: ...aboratory for periodic verification The subsequent procedure describes how to do the wideband gain calibration Note To do this procedure in addition to the standard equipment supplied with the wideband option a Type N female to double banana plug adapter e g Pomona 1740 is necessary Before this procedure is started make sure the Calibrator is powered on and has completed an appropriate warm up per...

Page 211: ...ch Save to store the new calibration constants 8 The Calibrator prompts for the security passcode if it has not already been entered Enter the security passcode if it has not yet been entered Touch Discard to delete the results of the calibration In both cases the calibration screen is shown after the results are saved or deleted Wideband Flatness Calibration Procedure This calibration procedure a...

Page 212: ...n adjust the Calibrator output adjustment knob to bring the 5790A error display to 0 and touch Continue on the Calibrator Repeat this step for each frequency through 30 MHz 9 The Calibrator wideband output changes to 1 V at 1 kHz When it has push the CLEAR REF WBND soft key on the 5790A 10 Repeat steps 7 to 10 for the 1 V 300 mV 100 mV 30 mV and 10 mV ranges 11 Once the calibration procedure compl...

Page 213: ...te the largest shift that is detected appears on the display The Calibrator tells when calibration is complete 4 Touch Continue to return to the Calibration menu A report of the output shifts can be saved from this menu Develop a Performance History A Fluke Calibration specification is a set of performance limits that all products must meet To maintain consistent quality Fluke calibrators are spec...

Page 214: ...tants as a result of any drift detected at the most recent calibration This report is available and valid at any time The report contains this information Heading containing the date and time the report was saved the user report string and the installed version of the Calibrator software Modules present installed or attached including any attached amplifiers Most recent calibration dates and tempe...

Page 215: ...han external standards as the basis for comparison and does not make permanent changes to calibration constants This report is available only after a calibration check has been performed and until the Calibrator is reset The report contains the subsequent information and is shown below Heading that shows the date and time the report was saved and user report string Modules present installed or att...

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Page 217: ...Module Option 5700A 03 8 3 Accessories 8 3 Low Thermal EMF Test Leads 8 4 Rack Mount Kits 8 4 Shielded IEEE 488 Interface Cables Y8021 and Y8022 8 4 DC Voltage Reference Standard 732B 8 4 1 Ω and 10 kΩ Resistance Standards 742A 1 and 742A 10k 8 5 5725A Amplifier 8 5 52120A Amplifier 8 5 ...

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Page 219: ... module also functions with the Calibrator edit controls This will let the display show the error of a wideband meter in percentage of output or decibels Accessories Included with the wideband module are a Type N output cable and a 50 Ω terminator The wideband module is calibrated to the end of its standard equipment output cable Table 8 1 summarizes the accessories available for the Calibrator Af...

Page 220: ... 5725A The Y5738 includes the Rack Ears and fasteners without the slide rack mount Instructions are included with each kit Shielded IEEE 488 Interface Cables Y8021 and Y8022 Shielded IEEE 488 cables are available in two lengths see Table 8 1 The cables attach the Calibrator to any other IEEE 488 device Each cable has double 24 pin connectors at both ends to allow stacking Metric threaded mounting ...

Page 221: ... on the front panel of the 5725A supplies extended range ac and dc current outputs Since most meters have a separate input terminal for the high current ranges this eliminates the need to change cables during a procedure A Calibrator paired with a 5725A can also be configured to source all current both standard Calibrator generated outputs and its own outputs through the 5725A binding posts An int...

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Page 223: ...fo 10 Error reading AuxInfo file 11 Source directory on USB device not specified in AuxInfo 12 Source filename on USB device not specified in AuxInfo 13 Cannot build a list of sequences to be executed 14 Backup directory not specified in AuxInfo config cal 15 Backup file not specified in AuxInfo config cal 16 Destination directory not specified in AuxInfo config cal 17 Destination file not specifi...

Page 224: ... 39 Kernel Write Command not specified in AuxInfo 40 Kernel Device failed to close 41 Kernel Device failed to return info about device status 42 Kernel Device failed to open 43 Kernel Device failed to return status error not used 44 Unable to determine the size of the Kernel image file 45 Invalid offset in Kernel image section 46 Unable to extract command1 from AuxInfo for FrontPanel_Part3 47 Unab...

Page 225: ...5725 Boost 200 5725 No Error 201 5725 Self Test ROM Failure 202 5725 Self Test RAM Failure 203 5725 Self Test EEPROM Failure 204 5725 Self Test Data Bus Failure 205 5725 Self Test CLAMPS Circuit Failure 206 5725 Self Test HVCLR Circuit Failure 207 5725 Self Test DAC Failure 208 5725 Self Test Watchdog Timer Failure 209 5725 Current Heatsink Too Hot 210 Output Tripped To Standby 211 5725 Current Co...

Page 226: ...32 5725 Illegal Unexecutable Command 233 5725 Non Maskable Interrupt Occurred 234 5725 HVCLEAR Circuit Activated 235 Output Tripped To Standby 400 Level Faults Calibration Constant 400 Bad Cal Constant ID 500 Level Faults Configuration Finder 500 Bad Mode To CNFmodeRanges 501 Configuration Table Overflow 502 Bad Amplifier Type Selection 503 Bad Flat Constant Type Selection 504 Guard Crossing Error...

Page 227: ...l For Calibrator 818 Frequency Too Large For Calibrator 819 Frequency Too Small For Calibrator 820 Calibrator Cannot Source That Value 821 V Limit Outside Calibrator Ability 822 I Limit Outside Calibrator Ability 823 Cannot Adjust Frequency To 0 Hz 824 Offset Not Allowed Now 825 Scale Not Allowed Now 826 Ohms Reading Set Too High 827 Ohms Reading Set Too Low 828 Cannot Use External Sense Now 829 C...

Page 228: ...not Store 5725 Switch In NORMAL 852 Calibration Steps Out Of Order 853 Cannot Use External Guard Now 854 Cannot Use Ext Guard On Selected Range 855 Cannot Set String Cal Is Secured 856 Present Output Exceeds Selected Limit 857 Bad Selector For Reference Calibration 858 Cannot Change Range Now 859 Hardware Not Installed For This Range 860 Cannot Use Amplifier For This Output 861 5725 Cannot Ext Sen...

Page 229: ...dby 1303 DC Zero Is Needed Every 30 Days 1400 Level Faults Software Timer 1400 Cannot Install MTtick 1401 Bad Timer Selector 1500 Level Faults Guard Crossing Receive 1500 Could not ACK Packet From Inguard 1501 Illegal Inguard Receive Task State 1502 Bad Receive Packet Number From Inguard 1503 Bad Control Byte From Inguard 1600 Level Faults Guard Crossing Transmit 1600 Multiple Timeouts Sending To ...

Page 230: ...ad Phase Quadrant 1811 Current Called for Non Current Range 1812 Ohms Called for Non Ohms Range 1813 Cannot Phase Lock Output Not AC 1814 Cannot Phase Shift Output Not AC 1815 Bad Wide Band Range 1816 Frequency Too High Even For Wide Band 1817 Illegal Current Output Location 1818 Output Current Out Of Tolerance 1819 Current Compliance Voltage Exceeded 1820 2 Wire Compensation Current Exceeded 1821...

Page 231: ...arameter Type 2206 Invalid Parameter Unit 2207 Invalid Parameter Value 2208 IEEE488 2 I O DEADLOCK 2210 IEEE488 2 INTERRUPTED Query 2211 Not Allowed From GPIB Interface 2212 Not Allowed From Serial Interface 2213 Remote Only 2214 Invalid Syntax 2215 IEEE488 2 UNTERMINATED Command 2216 Symbol Table Overflow 2218 Invalid Binary Number 2219 Invalid Binary Block 2220 Invalid Character 2221 Invalid Dec...

Page 232: ...2500 Level Faults Self Calibration 2500 Invalid Cal Procedure Number 2501 Could not Ext Cal Gain 2502 Could not Ext Cal Ref 2503 Could not Ext Cal Neg 2504 Could not Cal Ratio 2505 Could not Cal Pos 11 V or 22 V DC Zero 2506 Could not Cal Neg 11 V or 22 V DC Zero 2507 Could not Cal Pos 11 V or 22 V DC Gain 2508 Could not Cal 6 5 V or 13 V Buf Ref 2509 Could not Cal 2 2 V Zero 2510 Could not Cal 22...

Page 233: ...o 2533 Could not Cal 220 mA DC Zero 2534 Could not Cal 2 2 A DC Zero 2535 Could not Cal 220 μA DCI Meas 1 2536 Could not Cal 220 μA DCI Meas 2 2537 Could not Cal 2 2 mA DCI Meas 1 2538 Could not Cal 2 2 mA DCI Meas 2 2539 Could not Cal 22 mA DCI Meas 1 2540 Could not Cal 22 mA DCI Meas 2 2541 Could not Cal 220 mA DCI Meas 1 2542 Could not Cal 220 mA DCI Meas 2 2543 Could not Cal 2 2 A DCI Meas 1 2...

Page 234: ...2 2569 Could not Cal 1 9 KΩ Meas 1 2570 Could not Cal 1 9 KΩ Meas 2 2571 Could not Cal 100 Ω Meas 1 2572 Could not Cal 100 Ω Meas 2 2573 Could not Cal 190 Ω Meas 1 2574 Could not Cal 190 Ω Meas 2 2575 Could not Cal Ohms Divider Meas 1 2576 Could not Cal Ohms Divider Meas 2 2577 Could not Cal 10 Ω Ω Meas 1 2578 Could not Cal 10 Ω Meas 2 2579 Could not Cal 19 Ω Meas 1 2580 Could not Cal 19 Ω Meas 2 ...

Page 235: ...2602 22 V AC Flat Early Fail 2603 22 V AC Flat Bad AC Cal Sensor 2604 22 V AC Flat Diverge 2605 220 V AC Flat Early Fail 2606 220 V AC Flat Bad AC Cal Sensor 2607 220 V AC Flat Diverge 2608 1100 V AC Flat Early Fail 2609 1100 V AC Flat Bad AC Cal Sensor 2610 1100 V AC Flat Diverge 2611 220 μA IAC Flat Early Fail 2612 220 μA IAC Flat Bad AC Cal Sensor 2613 220 μA IAC Flat Diverge 2614 2 2 mA IAC Fl...

Page 236: ...l Point Bad Const ID 2638 5725 ACV Sense Amp Offset Diverge 2639 5725 ACV Sense Amp Gain Diverge 2640 5725 ACV Flatness Ref Freq Failure 2641 5725 ACV Flatness Cal Freq Failure 2642 External V Reference Value Out Of Range 2643 5725 Diagnostic DAC Cal did not Converge 2645 52120A Source Range Gain Diverge 2646 DAC Appears To Not Meet Linearity Spec 2647 ACV Buffer Offset Too Large 2648 5725 ACV Fla...

Page 237: ...ostics 2719 A7 8255 Was Reset 2800 Level Faults Self Diagnostics DAC 2800 A11 8255 Control Word 2801 A11 8255 Port A Wires 2802 A11 8255 Port B Data Bus 2803 A11 82C54 Status Words 2804 A11 DAC Heaters Not Regulated 2805 Calibrator Not Warmed Up 2806 A11 ADC Amp Output Noise 2807 A11 ADC Amp Output Offset 2808 A11 ADC Amp Gain Error 2809 A11 DAC Monitoring Fault 2810 A11 11 V DC Range Fault 2811 A...

Page 238: ...Amp Noise Fault 3107 A15 DC HV Amp Offset Fault 3108 A15 DC HV Amp Gain Fault 3109 A15 HV DC Preamplifier Fault 3110 A15 HV DC Series Pass Current Fault 3111 A15 HV DC High Voltage Output Fault 3112 A15 HV DC Ref Error Amplitude Fault 3113 A15 HV DC Preamplifier Fault 3114 A15 HV DC Series Pass Current Fault 3115 A15 HV DC High Voltage output Fault 3116 A15 HV DC Reference Error Amp Fault 3117 A14...

Page 239: ...6 2 2 A DC Range Dummy Load 3142 A14 A15 A16 2 2 A DC Range Compliance 3143 A14 A15 A16 2 2 A DC Range Magnitude 3200 Level Faults Self Diagnostics Misc 3200 Assemblies Missing 3201 Unknown Diagnostic Test 3202 5725 ACV Sense Amp Fault 3203 5725 ACV Standby 5725 Fault 3204 5725 ACV Operate 5725 Fault 3205 5725 ACV Cal Sensor Test Died 3206 5725 ACV Cal Sensor Fault 3207 5725 ACV VLF 100 Hz will no...

Page 240: ...der Fault 3313 A9 A10 10 KΩ Diagnostic Fault 3314 A9 A10 19 KΩ Cal Diag Fault 3315 A9 A10 10 Ω Cal Diag Fault 3316 A9 A10 19 Ω Cal Diag Fault 3317 A9 A10 100 KΩ Ratio Fault 3318 A9 A10 190 KΩ Ratio Fault 3319 A9 A10 1 MΩ Ratio Fault 3320 A9 A10 1 9 MΩ Ratio Fault 3321 A9 A10 10 MΩ Ratio Fault 3322 A9 A10 19 MΩ Ratio Fault 1 3323 A9 A10 19 MΩ Ratio Fault 2 3324 A9 A10 100 MΩ Ratio Fault 3325 A9 A10...

Page 241: ...255 Port C 3404 A13 8255 Control Word 3405 A13 8255 Port A 3406 A13 8255 Port B 3407 A13 8255 Port C 3408 A13 Fixed Ampl Osc Fault 3409 A13 Phase Lock Loop Fault 3410 A12 A13 22 V Amp Bias Adj Error 3411 A12 A13 22 V Amp Nonfunctional 3412 A12 To A13 Interface Fault 3413 A12 A13 14 bit DAC Nonfunctional 3414 A12 A13 Nonlinear Control Loop 2Vrng 3415 A12 A13 nonlinear Control Loop 20Vrng 3416 A12 A...

Page 242: ...t 3511 A16 Incorrect PA Input 3520 A16 PA Oven Regulation Fault 3521 Assembly A16 Is Not Responding 3524 A16 Power Amp Is Too Hot 3525 220 V DC Initialization Fault 3526 220 V AC Initialization Fault 3527 A16 Power Amp DC Cal Network Zero Fault 3528 A16 Power Amp DC Cal Network Gain Fault 3529 A16 Pwr Amp 220V Range Attenuator Fault 3530 A16 8255 Was Reset 3600 Level Faults Self Diagnostics Power ...

Page 243: ...Rear Panel Data Bus Fault 3708 A21 8255 Was Reset 3800 Level Faults Self Diagnostics Switch Matrix 3800 A8 8255 Control Word 3801 A8 8255 Port A Fault 3802 A8 8255 Port B Fault 3803 A8 8255 Port C Fault 3804 A8 Zero Amp Lo Noise Fault 3805 A8 Zero Amp Lo Offset 3806 A8 Zero Amp Lo Gain Fault 3807 A8 Zero Amp Hi Noise Fault 3808 A8 Zero Amp Hi Offset 3809 A8 Zero Amp Hi Gain Fault 3810 A8 2 2 V Amp...

Page 244: ...A5 RMS Sensor Fault At 30Mhz 3909 A5 RMS Sensor Fault At 6 5V DC in 3910 A5 A6 Ampl Control Fault 3911 A5 A6 Ampl Control Fault At 30Mhz 3912 A5 A6 Output Offset Fault 3913 A5 A6 Output Offset Fault At 30Mhz 3914 A5 0 DB Output Attenuation Fault 3915 A5 10 DB Output Attenuation Fault 3916 A5 20 DB Output Attenuation Fault 3917 A5 30 DB Output Attenuation Fault 3918 A5 40 DB Output Attenuation Faul...

Page 245: ...5725 Was Garbled 4100 Level Faults Serial Interface Driver 4100 Bad Virtual channel 4101 Framing 4102 Input Queue Overflow 4103 Overrun 4104 Parity 4105 Uart Failed Self Test 4107 Remote Interface UART 4108 Remote Interface USB 4109 Guard Crossing UART 4110 Boost Crossing UART 4200 Level Faults Instrument State Manager 4200 Bad Boolean Value Selector 4201 Meaningless Target State Value 4202 Meanin...

Page 246: ... value already in use 4710 Cannot Change Ethernet Settings Now 4800 Level Faults GPIB 4800 Error opening GPIB Controller 4801 Error setting GPIB Primary Address 4802 Error occurred reading characters from GPIB controller 4803 Error occurred sending characters to the GPIB controller 4804 GPIB DOS Error 4805 GPIB Specified Interface Board is not Active Controller 4806 GPIB No present listening devic...

Page 247: ... USB drive 4901 Failed to copy files 5000 Level Faults 52120A Boost System 5000 Error while reading 52120A cal store 5001 Expected a 52120A but it was gone 5002 52120A cal store corrupted 5003 Value out of range of 52120A 5004 Unknown error reported by 52120A 5005 52120A added or removed 5006 52120A forceably turned off 5007 52120A detected over compliance 5008 52120A detected over range 5009 5212...

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Page 249: ...B 1 Appendix B ASCII and IEEE 488 Bus Codes ...

Page 250: ...CTAL HEX BINARY 7654 3210 DEV NO MESSAGE ATN TRUE 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 130 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 150 151 152 153 154 155 156 157 160 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 170 171 172 173 174 175 176 177 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 4A 4B 4C 4D 4E 4F 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 5A 5B 5C 5D 5E 5...

Page 251: ...nto a logic true state af audio frequency The frequency range of human hearing normally 15 Hz 20 000 Hz artifact standard An object that produces or embodies a physical quantity to be standardized for example a Fluke 732B dc Voltage Reference Standard base units Units in the SI system that are dimensionally independent All other units are derived from base units The only base unit in electricity i...

Page 252: ...ation points calibration interval The interval after which calibration must occur to maintain the performance of an instrument as stated in its specifications check standard A device used solely to verify the integrity of another standard For example in the Calibrator one Fluke RMS sensor continuously monitors the output voltage while a second Fluke RMS sensor confirms the integrity of the first c...

Page 253: ...ansient distortion errors The different types of errors described in this glossary are offset error linearity error random error scale error systematic errors and transfer error Each of these are defined in this glossary flatness A measure of the variation of the actual output an ac voltage source at different frequency points when set to the same nominal output level A flat voltage source exhibit...

Page 254: ...ost service and maintenance cost and the cost of support equipment linearity The relationship between two quantities when a change in the first quantity is directly proportional to a change in the second quantity linearity error Linearity error occurs when the response curve of a meter is not exactly a straight line This type of error is measured by fixing two points on the response curve drawing ...

Page 255: ... zero is applied is its offset or zero error precision The degree of agreement among independent measurements of a quantity under the same conditions Same as repeatability The precision of a measurement process is the coherence or the closeness to the one result of all measurement results High precision for example would result in a tight pattern of arrow hits on a target without respect to where ...

Page 256: ...de voltage references reference standard The highest echelon standard in a laboratory the standard that is used to maintain working standards that are used in routine calibration and comparison procedures relative accuracy Calibrator accuracy specifications that exclude the effects of external dividers and standards for use when range constants are adjusted Relative uncertainty includes only the s...

Page 257: ...results when the slope of the meter s response curve is not exactly 1 A meter with only scale error no offset or linearity error will read 0 V with 0 V applied but something other than 10 V with 10 V applied secondary standard A standard maintained by comparison against a primary standard sensitivity The degree of response of a measuring device to the change in input quantity or a figure of merit ...

Page 258: ...alled test accuracy ratio thermal emf The voltage generated when two dissimilar metals joined together are heated traceability The ability to relate individual measurement results to national standards or nationally accepted measurement systems through an unbroken chain of comparisons for example a calibration audit trail Measurements measurement systems or devices have traceability to the designa...

Page 259: ...The unit of power in the SI system of units One watt is the power required to do work at the rate of one joule second In terms of volts and ohms one watt is the power dissipated by one ampere flowing through a 1Ω load wideband AC voltage at frequencies up to and including the radio frequency spectrum verification Checking the functional performance and uncertainty of an instrument or standard with...

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