5500A/EP Enhancement Package
Users Manual
10
Running the Characterization Software
You need to characterize the 5500A every 24 hours to prepare it for calibration during
the remainder of that day. Before you run the characterization software, follow the
instructions for connecting the hardware, referring to Figure 4.
Follow these steps to run the characterization procedure.
1.
Open the MET/CAL program group and select the Runtime module.
2.
From the procedure list, select the program:
Fluke 5500A: (24 hr.) CAL CHAR /3458 /5500A/EP
3.
Follow the prompts to complete the program. The MET/CAL program allows for
settling times after any additional connections are made during the procedure.
Note
During the Characterization process, when prompted for the asset number,
enter the asset number of the EP Switch Accessory, and not the 5500A
Calibrator.
Running the Adjustment and Verification Procedures
To adjust and verify a DMM, make certain the 5500A has been characterized within the
past 24 hours according to the instructions in this manual. Before you run the adjustment
and verification software, remove the Hewlett Packard 3458A from the calibration
system and install the DMM you are calibrating, referring to Figure 5.
Follow these steps to verify and adjust the DMM.
1.
Open the MET/CAL program group and select the Runtime module.
2.
Select the procedure you need to run and follow the prompts to complete the
program. You will be instructed to make some connections to the hardware for
zeroing during the procedure. The MET/CAL program allows for settling times after
any of these connections take place.
The verification and adjustment procedures are listed in Table 2.
