Automated Calibration
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The calibration of the 5017 can be automated with a computer and a Multifunction
Calibrator.
All measurement functions can be remotely controlled by the computer, through a
special command set (for more information see chapter “Remote Control”).
Calibration can normally be carried out entirely by remote control, without any need to
manually adjust potentiometers or capacitors.
For a complete calibration, the following measurement functions must be calibrated:
DC Voltage
300mV, 3V, 30V, 300V, 1000V
AC Voltage
200mV, 2V, 20V, 200V, 700V
DC Current
200µA, 2mA, 20mA, 200mA, 2A
AC Current
200µA, 2mA, 20mA, 200mA, 2A
2-wire Resistance
30k
Ω
, 300k
Ω
, 3M
Ω
, 30M
Ω
4-wire Resistance
300
Ω
, 3k
Ω
, 30k
Ω
, 300k
Ω
, 3M
Ω
, 30M
Ω
The measurement functions for frequency, period, temperature, and the lower 2-wire
resistance are automatically calibrated through the measurement functions listed above.
All ranges of individual measurement functions must be calibrated separately. In order
to properly set the zero-point, it is very important to carry out an offset correction
prior to calibration on each range of each measurement function.
Even after calibration, an Offset Correction should be carried out on a regular basis, at
least once a month.
