Fluke 5502A User manual

September 2012
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5502A
Multi-Product Calibrator
Operators Manual

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11/99

OPERATOR SAFETY
SUMMARY
WARNING
HIGH VOLTAGE
is used in the operation of this equipment
LETHAL VOLTAGE
may be present on the terminals, observe all safety precautions!
To prevent electrical 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 1020 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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Table of Contents
Chapter Title Page
1 Introduction and Specifications......................................................... 1-1
Introduction........................................................................................................ 1-3
Safety Information ............................................................................................. 1-4
Overload Protection ........................................................................................... 1-6
Operation Overview........................................................................................... 1-6
Local Operation ............................................................................................. 1-6
Remote Operation (RS-232).......................................................................... 1-6
Remote Operation (IEEE-488) ...................................................................... 1-7
Instruction Manuals ........................................................................................... 1-8
5502A Getting Started Manual...................................................................... 1-8
5502A Operators Manual .............................................................................. 1-8
Contact Fluke Calibration.................................................................................. 1-8
Specifications..................................................................................................... 1-9
General Specifications ....................................................................................... 1-9
Detailed Specifications ...................................................................................... 1-10
DC Voltage.................................................................................................... 1-10
DC Current .................................................................................................... 1-11
Resistance...................................................................................................... 1-12
AC Voltage (Sine Wave)............................................................................... 1-13
AC Voltage (Sine Wave) (cont.) ................................................................... 1-14
AC Current (Sine Wave) ............................................................................... 1-15
AC Current (Sine Wave) (cont.).................................................................... 1-16
Capacitance.................................................................................................... 1-17
Temperature Calibration (Thermocouple)..................................................... 1-18
Temperature Calibration (RTD) .................................................................... 1-19
Phase.............................................................................................................. 1-19
AC and DC Power Specifications ................................................................. 1-20
Specification Limits for Power and Dual Output Operation ......................... 1-20
Calculate the Uncertainty Specifications of Power and Dual Output
Settings ....................................................................................................... 1-21
Examples of Specified Power Uncertainties at Various Output Settings:..... 1-22
Calculate Power Uncertainty......................................................................... 1-22
Additional Specifications................................................................................... 1-23
Frequency ...................................................................................................... 1-23

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Harmonics (2nd to 50th) .................................................................................. 1-23
AC Voltage (Sine Wave) Extended Bandwidth ............................................ 1-24
AC Voltage (Non-Sine Wave)....................................................................... 1-24
AC Voltage (Non-Sine Wave) (cont.) ........................................................... 1-25
AC Voltage, DC Offset ................................................................................. 1-26
AC Voltage, Square Wave Characteristics.................................................... 1-26
AC Voltage, Triangle Wave Characteristics (typical)................................... 1-26
AC Current (Non-Sine Wave) ....................................................................... 1-27
AC Current (Non-Sine Wave) (cont.)............................................................ 1-27
AC Current, Square Wave Characteristics (typical)...................................... 1-28
AC Current, Triangle Wave Characteristics (typical) ................................... 1-28
2 Prepare for Operation ......................................................................... 2-1
Introduction........................................................................................................ 2-3
Unpack and Inspection....................................................................................... 2-3
Select Line Voltage............................................................................................ 2-4
Connect to Line Power ...................................................................................... 2-4
Select Line Frequency ....................................................................................... 2-5
Placement........................................................................................................... 2-6
Airflow Considerations...................................................................................... 2-7
3 Features ............................................................................................... 3-1
Introduction........................................................................................................ 3-3
Front-Panel Features .......................................................................................... 3-3
Rear-Panel Features ........................................................................................... 3-3
Softkey Menu Trees........................................................................................... 3-3
4 Front-Panel Operation ........................................................................ 4-1
Introduction........................................................................................................ 4-3
Turn on the Calibrator........................................................................................ 4-3
Warm up the Calibrator ..................................................................................... 4-4
Use the Softkeys ................................................................................................ 4-4
Use the Setup Menu........................................................................................... 4-4
Use the Instrument Setup Menu .................................................................... 4-5
Utility Functions Menu.................................................................................. 4-6
Use the NV Memory Menu ........................................................................... 4-6
Reset the Calibrator ........................................................................................... 4-7
Zero the Calibrator............................................................................................. 4-7
Operate and Standby Modes .............................................................................. 4-8
Connect the Calibrator to a UUT ....................................................................... 4-9
Recommended Cable and Connector Types.................................................. 4-9
When to Use EARTH.................................................................................... 4-10
Four-Wire versus Two-Wire Connections .................................................... 4-11
Four-Wire Connection .............................................................................. 4-11
Two-Wire Compensation .......................................................................... 4-11
Compensation Off ..................................................................................... 4-11
Cable Connections Instructions..................................................................... 4-12
RMS Versus p-p Amplitude............................................................................... 4-17
Auto Range Versus Locked Range .................................................................... 4-18
Set Output .......................................................................................................... 4-18
Set DC Voltage Output.................................................................................. 4-19
Set AC Voltage Output.................................................................................. 4-20
Set DC Current Output .................................................................................. 4-23
Set AC Current Output .................................................................................. 4-24

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Set DC Power Output .................................................................................... 4-25
Set AC Power Output .................................................................................... 4-27
Set a Dual DC Voltage Output ...................................................................... 4-30
Set a Dual AC Voltage Output ...................................................................... 4-31
Set Resistance Output.................................................................................... 4-34
Set Capacitance Output ................................................................................. 4-35
Set Temperature Simulation (Thermocouple) ............................................... 4-37
Set Temperature Simulation (RTD) .............................................................. 4-39
Measure Thermocouple Temperatures .......................................................... 4-41
Waveform Types................................................................................................ 4-44
Sine Wave...................................................................................................... 4-44
Triangle Waves.............................................................................................. 4-44
Square Wave.................................................................................................. 4-45
Truncated Sine Wave .................................................................................... 4-45
Set Harmonics.................................................................................................... 4-46
Adjust the Phase................................................................................................. 4-47
Record a Phase Angle.................................................................................... 4-49
Record a Power Factor .................................................................................. 4-49
Record a DC Offset............................................................................................ 4-50
Edit and Error Output Settings........................................................................... 4-51
Edit the Output Setting .................................................................................. 4-51
Show the UUT Error ..................................................................................... 4-52
Use Multiply and Divide ............................................................................... 4-53
Set Output Limits............................................................................................... 4-53
Sample Applications .......................................................................................... 4-54
How Calibrate an 80 Series Digital Multimeter ............................................ 4-55
Cables........................................................................................................ 4-55
EARTH Connection .................................................................................. 4-55
Verify the Meter........................................................................................ 4-55
Calibrate the Meter.................................................................................... 4-61
Verify a Model 41 Power Harmonics Analyzer ............................................ 4-61
Verify Watts, VA, VAR Performance ...................................................... 4-61
Verify Harmonics Volts Performance....................................................... 4-63
Verify Harmonics Amps Performance...................................................... 4-64
Calibrate a Fluke 51 Thermometer................................................................ 4-65
Verify the Thermometer............................................................................ 4-65
Calibrate the Thermometer ....................................................................... 4-66
5 Remote Operation ............................................................................... 5-1
Introduction........................................................................................................ 5-3
Set up the IEEE-488 Port for Remote Control................................................... 5-5
IEEE-488 Port Setup Procedure .................................................................... 5-7
Verify the IEEE-488 Port .............................................................................. 5-8
Set up the RS-232 Host Port for Remote Control.............................................. 5-9
RS-232 Host Port Setup Procedure ............................................................... 5-9
Verify the RS-232 Host Port ......................................................................... 5-12
Verify RS-232 Host Port Operation with a Terminal................................ 5-12
Verify RS-232 Host Port Operation with Visual Basic............................. 5-14
Set up the RS-232 UUT Port for Remote Control ............................................. 5-16
RS-232 UUT Port Setup Procedure............................................................... 5-16
Verify the RS-232 UUT Port with RS-232 Host Port ................................... 5-17
Test RS-232 UUT Port Operation with a Terminal .................................. 5-18
Verify RS-232 UUT Port Operation with Visual Basic ............................ 5-19
Verify the RS-232 UUT Port with IEEE-488 Port ........................................ 5-19
Change between Remote and Local Operation.................................................. 5-21

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Local State..................................................................................................... 5-21
Local with Lockout State............................................................................... 5-21
Remote Condition.......................................................................................... 5-22
Remote with Lockout Condition ................................................................... 5-22
RS-232 Interface Overview ............................................................................... 5-23
IEEE-488 Interface Overview............................................................................ 5-24
Use Commands .................................................................................................. 5-27
Types of Commands...................................................................................... 5-27
Device-Dependent Commands.................................................................. 5-27
Common Commands................................................................................. 5-27
Query Commands...................................................................................... 5-28
Interface Messages (IEEE-488) ................................................................ 5-28
Compound Commands .................................................................................. 5-30
Coupled Commands .................................................................................. 5-30
Overlapped Commands............................................................................. 5-30
Sequential Commands............................................................................... 5-31
Commands where a Calibration Switch is Necessary ............................... 5-31
Commands for RS-232 Only..................................................................... 5-32
Commands for IEEE-488 Only................................................................. 5-33
Command Syntax .......................................................................................... 5-33
Parameter Syntax Rules ............................................................................ 5-33
Extra Space or Tab Characters .................................................................. 5-34
Terminators ............................................................................................... 5-35
Incoming Character Processing................................................................. 5-35
Response Message Syntax ........................................................................ 5-36
Check 5502A Status........................................................................................... 5-37
Serial Poll Status Byte (STB) ........................................................................ 5-38
Service Request (SRQ) Line ..................................................................... 5-40
Service Request Enable Register (SRE).................................................... 5-40
Programming the STB and SRE................................................................ 5-41
Event Status Register (ESR).......................................................................... 5-41
Event Status Enable (ESE) Register.......................................................... 5-41
Bit Assignments for the ESR and ESE...................................................... 5-41
Program the ESR and ESE........................................................................ 5-42
Instrument Status Register (ISR)................................................................... 5-43
Instrument Status Change Registers.......................................................... 5-43
Instrument Status Change Enable Registers.............................................. 5-43
Bit Assignments for the ISR, ISCR, and ISCE ......................................... 5-43
Program the ISR, ISCR, and ISCE............................................................ 5-45
Output Queue................................................................................................. 5-45
Error Queue ................................................................................................... 5-45
Remote Program Examples................................................................................ 5-46
Guidelines to Program the Calibrator............................................................ 5-46
Write an SRQ and Error Handler .................................................................. 5-47
Verify a Meter on the IEEE-488 Bus ............................................................ 5-48
Verify a Meter on the RS-232 UUT Serial Port ............................................ 5-48
Use *OPC?, *OPC, and *WAI...................................................................... 5-48
Get a Thermocouple Measurement................................................................ 5-49
Use the RS-232 UUT Port to Control an Instrument..................................... 5-49
Input Buffer Operation .................................................................................. 5-50

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6 Remote Commands............................................................................. 6-1
Introduction........................................................................................................ 6-3
Command Summary by Function ...................................................................... 6-3
Commands ......................................................................................................... 6-10
7 Maintenance......................................................................................... 7-1
Introduction........................................................................................................ 7-3
Replace the Mains Power Fuse .......................................................................... 7-3
Replace the Line Fuse........................................................................................ 7-4
Replace the Current Fuses ................................................................................. 7-6
Clean the Air Filter ............................................................................................ 7-7
Clean the Calibrator ........................................................................................... 7-8
Performance Tests.............................................................................................. 7-8
8 Accessories ......................................................................................... 8-1
Introduction........................................................................................................ 8-3
Rack Mount Kit ................................................................................................. 8-4
IEEE-488 Interface Cable.................................................................................. 8-4
5500A/LEADS................................................................................................... 8-4
9 SC600 Oscilloscope Calibration Option............................................ 9-1
Introduction........................................................................................................ 9-3
SC600 Oscilloscope Calibration Option Specifications .................................... 9-4
Voltage Function Specifications.................................................................... 9-4
Edge Specifications ....................................................................................... 9-4
Leveled Sine Wave Specifications ................................................................ 9-5
Time Marker Specifications .......................................................................... 9-5
Wave Generator Specifications ..................................................................... 9-5
Pulse Generator Specifications...................................................................... 9-6
Trigger Signal Specifications (Pulse Function)............................................. 9-6
Trigger Signal Specifications (Time Marker Function) ................................ 9-6
Trigger Signal Specifications (Edge Function) ............................................. 9-6
Trigger Signal Specifications (Square Wave Voltage Function)................... 9-6
Trigger Signal Specifications ........................................................................ 9-6
Oscilloscope Input Resistance Measurement Specifications......................... 9-6
Oscilloscope Input Capacitance Measurement Specifications ...................... 9-6
Overload Measurement Specifications.......................................................... 9-7
Oscilloscope Connections.................................................................................. 9-7
Start the SC600 Option ...................................................................................... 9-7
The Output Signal.......................................................................................... 9-8
Adjust the Output Signal ............................................................................... 9-8
Key in a Value........................................................................................... 9-9
Adjust Values with the Rotary Knob ........................................................ 9-9
Use
 and  .................................................................................... 9-10
Reset the Oscilloscope Option....................................................................... 9-10
Calibrate the Voltage Amplitude on an Oscilloscope........................................ 9-10
The Volt Function.......................................................................................... 9-10
The V/DIV Menu .......................................................................................... 9-12
Shortcuts to Set the Voltage Amplitude ........................................................ 9-12
Amplitude Calibration Procedure for an Oscilloscope.................................. 9-13
Calibrate the Pulse and Frequency Response on an Oscilloscope ..................... 9-14
The Edge Function ........................................................................................ 9-14

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Pulse Response Calibration Procedure for an Oscilloscope .......................... 9-15
Pulse Response Calibration with a Tunnel Diode Pulser .............................. 9-16
The Leveled Sine Wave Function ................................................................. 9-16
Shortcuts to Set the Frequency and Voltage.................................................. 9-17
The MORE OPTIONS Menu ........................................................................ 9-18
Sweep Through a Frequency Range.............................................................. 9-19
Frequency Response Calibration Procedure for an Oscilloscope.................. 9-19
Calibrate the Time Base of an Oscilloscope ...................................................... 9-21
The Time Marker Function ........................................................................... 9-21
Time Base Marker Calibration Procedure for an Oscilloscope ..................... 9-22
Test the Trigger SC600 Option.......................................................................... 9-23
Test Video Triggers ........................................................................................... 9-25
Verify Pulse Capture.......................................................................................... 9-26
Measure Input Resistance and Capacitance....................................................... 9-27
Input Impedance Measurement ..................................................................... 9-27
Input Capacitance Measurement ................................................................... 9-27
Test Overload Protection ................................................................................... 9-28
Remote Commands and Queries........................................................................ 9-29
General Commands ....................................................................................... 9-29
Edge Function Commands ............................................................................ 9-33
Marker Function Commands......................................................................... 9-33
Video Function Commands........................................................................... 9-34
Overload Function Commands...................................................................... 9-34
Impedance/Capacitance Function Commands............................................... 9-35
Verification Tables ............................................................................................ 9-36
10 SC300 Oscilloscope Calibration Option............................................ 10-1
Introduction........................................................................................................ 10-3
SC300 Oscilloscope Calibration Option Specifications .................................... 10-4
Volt Function Specifications ......................................................................... 10-4
Edge Function Specifications ........................................................................ 10-5
Leveled Sine Wave Function Specifications ................................................. 10-5
Time Marker Function Specifications ........................................................... 10-6
Wave Generator Specifications ..................................................................... 10-6
Trigger Signal Specifications for the Time Marker Function ....................... 10-6
Trigger Signal Specifications for the Edge Function .................................... 10-6
Oscilloscope Connections.................................................................................. 10-7
Start the Oscilloscope Calibration Option ......................................................... 10-8
The Output Signal.......................................................................................... 10-8
Adjust the Output Signal ............................................................................... 10-9
Key in a Value........................................................................................... 10-9
Adjust Values with the Rotary Knob ........................................................ 10-9
Use and .................................................................................. 10-10
Reset the Oscilloscope Option....................................................................... 10-10
Calibrate the Voltage Amplitude on an Oscilloscope........................................ 10-11
The Volt Function.......................................................................................... 10-11
The V/DIV Menu .......................................................................................... 10-12
Shortcuts to Set the Voltage Amplitude ........................................................ 10-13
Amplitude Calibration Procedure for an Oscilloscope.................................. 10-13
Calibrate the Pulse and Frequency Response on an Oscilloscope ..................... 10-14
The Edge Function ........................................................................................ 10-14
Pulse Response Calibration Procedure for an Oscilloscope .......................... 10-15
The Leveled Sine Wave Function ................................................................. 10-16
Shortcuts to Set the Frequency and Voltage.................................................. 10-17
The MORE OPTIONS Menu ........................................................................ 10-18

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Sweep through a Frequency Range ............................................................... 10-19
Frequency Response Calibration Procedure for an Oscilloscope.................. 10-20
Calibrate the Time Base of an Oscilloscope ...................................................... 10-22
The Time Marker Function ........................................................................... 10-22
Time Base Marker Calibration Procedure for an Oscilloscope ..................... 10-23
Test the Trigger.................................................................................................. 10-24
Summary of Commands and Queries ................................................................ 10-25
Verification Tables ............................................................................................ 10-28
Appendices
A Glossary....................................................................................................... A-1
B ASCII and IEEE-488 Bus Codes................................................................. B-1
C RS-232/IEEE-488 Cables and Connectors.................................................. C-1
D Error Messages............................................................................................ D-1

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List of Tables
Table Title Page
1-1. Symbols.................................................................................................................. 1-5
2-1. Standard Equipment ............................................................................................... 2-3
2-2. Mains-Power Cord Types Available from Fluke Calibration ................................ 2-6
3-1. Front-Panel Features .............................................................................................. 3-4
3-2. Rear-Panel Features ............................................................................................... 3-10
3-3. Factory Defaults for SETUP Menus Power-Up Defaults ...................................... 3-22
4-1. UUT Connections................................................................................................... 4-12
4-2. Keys That Exit Error Mode.................................................................................... 4-51
4-3. Verification Voltages and Frequencies .................................................................. 4-57
4-4. Watts Performance, Text Screen............................................................................ 4-62
4-5. Harmonics Performance for Volts, Harmonics Screen .......................................... 4-64
4-6. Harmonics Performance for Amps, Harmonics Screen ......................................... 4-65
4-7. Thermocouple Performance ................................................................................... 4-66
5-1. Operation State Transitions.................................................................................... 5-23
5-2. RS-232 Interface Wiring ........................................................................................ 5-24
5-3. RS-232 Emulation of IEEE-488 Messages ............................................................ 5-25
5-4. IEEE-488 Interface Messages (Received).............................................................. 5-29
5-5. IEEE-488 Interface Messages (Sent) ..................................................................... 5-30
5-6. Commands for RS-232 Only.................................................................................. 5-32
5-7. Commands for IEEE-488 Only .............................................................................. 5-33
5-8. Units Accepted in Parameters and Used in Responses .......................................... 5-33
5-9. Terminator Characters............................................................................................ 5-35
5-10. Response Data Types ............................................................................................. 5-36
5-11. Status Register Summary ....................................................................................... 5-37
6-1. Common Commands.............................................................................................. 6-3
6-2. Error Mode Commands.......................................................................................... 6-4
6-3. External Connection Commands............................................................................ 6-4
6-4. Oscilloscope Commands ........................................................................................ 6-5
6-5. Output Commands ................................................................................................. 6-6
6-6. RS-232 Host Port Commands ................................................................................ 6-7
6-7. RS-232 UUT Port Commands................................................................................ 6-7
6-8. Setup and Utility Commands ................................................................................. 6-8
6-9. Status Commands................................................................................................... 6-9
6-10. Thermocouple (TC) Measurement Commands...................................................... 6-9
7-1. Replacement Line Fuses......................................................................................... 7-4

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7-2. Replacement Current Fuses.................................................................................... 7-6
7-3. Verification Tests for DC Voltage (Normal) ......................................................... 7-8
7-4. Verification Tests for DC Voltage (AUX) ............................................................. 7-9
7-5. Verification Tests for DC Current (AUX) ............................................................. 7-9
7-6. Verification Tests for Resistance ........................................................................... 7-10
7-7. Verification Tests for AC Voltage (Normal) ......................................................... 7-11
7-8. Verification Tests for AC Voltage (AUX) ............................................................. 7-13
7-9. Verification Tests for AC Current.......................................................................... 7-14
7-10. Verification Tests for Capacitance......................................................................... 7-16
7-11. Verification Tests for Thermocouple Simulation................................................... 7-18
7-12. Verification Tests for Thermocouple Measurement .............................................. 7-18
7-13. Verification Tests for Phase Accuracy, V and V ................................................... 7-19
7-14. Verification Tests for Phase Accuracy, V and I..................................................... 7-20
7-15. Verification Tests for Frequency............................................................................ 7-21
8-1. Options and Accessories ........................................................................................ 8-3
9-1. SCOPE Command Parameters ............................................................................... 9-29
9-2. SC600 Option DC Voltage Verification ................................................................ 9-36
9-3. SC600 Option AC Voltage Amplitude Verification .............................................. 9-37
9-4. SC600 Option AC Voltage Frequency Verification............................................... 9-38
9-5. SC600 Option Wave Generator Amplitude Verification
(1 Moutput impedance) ................................................................................. 9-38
9-6. SC600 Option Wave Generator Amplitude Verification
(50 output impedance).................................................................................... 9-40
9-7. SC600 Option Leveled Sine Wave Verification: Amplitude ................................. 9-41
9-8. SC600 Option Leveled Sine Wave Verification: Frequency ................................. 9-42
9-9. SC600 Option Leveled Sine Wave Verification: Harmonics................................. 9-42
9-10. SC600 Option Leveled Sine Wave Verification: Flatness ..................................... 9-43
9-11. SC600 Option Edge Verification: Amplitude ........................................................ 9-51
9-12. SC600 Option Edge Verification: Frequency ........................................................ 9-51
9-13. SC600 Option Edge Verification: Duty Cycle....................................................... 9-52
9-14. SC600 Option Edge Verification: Rise Time......................................................... 9-52
9-15. SC600 Option Tunnel Diode Pulser Verification................................................... 9-52
9-16. SC600 Option Marker Generator Verification....................................................... 9-53
9-17. SC600 Option Pulse Generator Verification: Period ............................................. 9-53
9-18. SC600 Option Pulse Generator Verification: Pulse Width .................................... 9-53
9-19. SC600 Option Input Impedance Verification: Resistance ..................................... 9-54
9-20. SC600 Option Input Impedance Verification: Capacitance ................................... 9-54
10-1. Voltage Function Verification: AC Voltage into a 1 MΩLoad............................. 10-28
10-2. Voltage Function Verification: AC Voltage into a 50 ΩLoad .............................. 10-29
10-3. Voltage Function Verification: DC Voltage into a 50 ΩLoad .............................. 10-30
10-4. Voltage Function Verification: DC Voltage into a 1 MΩLoad............................. 10-31
10-5. Edge Function Verification .................................................................................... 10-32
10-6. Wave Generator Function Verification: 1 MΩLoad ............................................. 10-32
10-7. Wave Generator Function Verification: 50 ΩLoad.............................................. 10-33
10-8. Leveled Sine Wave Function Verification: Amplitude.......................................... 10-33
10-9. Leveled Sine Wave Function Verification: Flatness.............................................. 10-34
10-10. Leveled Sine Wave Function Verification: Frequency .......................................... 10-37
10-11. Marker Generator Function Verification................................................................ 10-38

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1-1. 5502A Multi-Product Calibrator ............................................................................ 1-3
1-2. RS-232 Remote Connection................................................................................... 1-7
1-3. Allowable Duration of Current >11 A ................................................................... 1-11
1-4. Permissible Combinations of AC Voltage and AC Current for Power
and Dual Output ................................................................................................... 1-21
2-1. Access the Fuse and Select Line Voltage............................................................... 2-5
2-2. Line-Power Cord Types Available from Fluke Calibration................................... 2-6
3-1. Front-Panel Features .............................................................................................. 3-4
3-2. Rear-Panel Features ............................................................................................... 3-10
3-3. Setup Softkey Menu Tree....................................................................................... 3-12
3-4. SETUP Softkey Menu Displays............................................................................. 3-13
4-1. EARTH Internal Connections ................................................................................ 4-10
4-2. UUT Connection: Resistance (Four-Wire Compensation) .................................... 4-13
4-3. UUT Connection: Resistance (Two-Wire Compensation)..................................... 4-13
4-4. UUT Connection: Resistance (Compensation Off)................................................ 4-14
4-5. UUT Connection: Capacitance (Two-Wire Compensation) .................................. 4-14
4-6. UUT Connection: Capacitance (Compensation Off) ............................................. 4-15
4-7. UUT Connection: DC Voltage/AC Voltage........................................................... 4-15
4-8. UUT Connection: DC Current/AC Current ........................................................... 4-16
4-9. UUT Connection: Temperature (RTD) .................................................................. 4-16
4-10. UUT Connection: Temperature (Thermocouple)................................................... 4-17
4-11. Sine Wave .............................................................................................................. 4-44
4-12. Triangle Wave........................................................................................................ 4-44
4-13. Square Wave and Duty Cycle ................................................................................ 4-45
4-14. Truncated Sine Wav............................................................................................... 4-45
4-15. Cable Connections to Verify 80 Series General Functions.................................... 4-56
4-16. Cable Connections to Verify an 80 Series Current Function ................................. 4-58
4-17. Cable Connections to Verify an 80 Series High Amps Function........................... 4-60
4-18. Cable Connections to Verify a 40 Series Watts Function ...................................... 4-62
4-19. Cable Connections to Verify a 50 Series Thermometer......................................... 4-65
5-1. Typical IEEE-488 Remote Control Connections ................................................... 5-4
5-2. Typical RS-232 Remote Control Connections....................................................... 5-6
5-3. IEEE-488 Port Verification.................................................................................... 5-8
5-4. RS-232 Host Port Verification ............................................................................... 5-12
5-5. Testing the RS-232 UUT Port with RS-232 Host Port .......................................... 5-18

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5-6. Verify the RS-232 UUT Port with IEEE-488 Port................................................. 5-20
5-7. IEEE-488 Remote Message Coding....................................................................... 5-26
5-8. Status Register Overview....................................................................................... 5-39
5-9. Serial Poll Status Byte (STB) and Service Request Enable (SRE) ........................ 5-40
5-10. Event Status Register (ESR) and Event Status Enable (ESE)................................ 5-42
5-11. Bit Assignments for the ISR, ISCEs and ISCR...................................................... 5-44
7-1. Accessing the Fuse................................................................................................. 7-5
7-2. Current Fuse Replacement ..................................................................................... 7-6
7-3. Access the Air Filter............................................................................................... 7-7
9-1. Oscilloscope Connection: Channel and External Trigger ...................................... 9-7
9-2. Tunnel Diode Pulser Connections.......................................................................... 9-16
10-3. Oscilloscope Connection: Channel and External Trigger ...................................... 10-7

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Chapter 1
Introduction and Specifications
Title Page
Introduction..........................................................................................................1-3
Safety Information ...............................................................................................1-4
Overload Protection .............................................................................................1-6
Operation Overview.............................................................................................1-6
Local Operation ...............................................................................................1-6
Remote Operation (RS-232)............................................................................1-6
Remote Operation (IEEE-488) ........................................................................1-7
Instruction Manuals .............................................................................................1-8
5502A Getting Started Manual........................................................................1-8
5502A Operators Manual ................................................................................1-8
Contact Fluke Calibration....................................................................................1-8
Specifications.......................................................................................................1-9
General Specifications .........................................................................................1-9
Detailed Specifications ........................................................................................1-10
DC Voltage......................................................................................................1-10
DC Current ......................................................................................................1-11
Resistance........................................................................................................1-12
AC Voltage (Sine Wave).................................................................................1-13
AC Voltage (Sine Wave) (cont.) .....................................................................1-14
AC Current (Sine Wave) .................................................................................1-15
AC Current (Sine Wave) (cont.)......................................................................1-16
Capacitance......................................................................................................1-17
Temperature Calibration (Thermocouple).......................................................1-18
Temperature Calibration (RTD) ......................................................................1-19
Phase................................................................................................................1-19
AC and DC Power Specifications ...................................................................1-20
Specification Limits for Power and Dual Output Operation ...........................1-20
Calculate the Uncertainty Specifications of Power and
Dual Output Settings ....................................................................................1-21
Examples of Specified Power Uncertainties at Various Output Settings ........1-22
Calculate Power Uncertainty...........................................................................1-22
Additional Specifications.....................................................................................1-23
Frequency ........................................................................................................1-23
Harmonics (2nd to 50th) ....................................................................................1-23
AC Voltage (Sine Wave) Extended Bandwidth ..............................................1-24
AC Voltage (Non-Sine Wave).........................................................................1-24
AC Voltage (Non-Sine Wave) (cont.) .............................................................1-25
AC Voltage, DC Offset ...................................................................................1-26

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AC Voltage, Square Wave Characteristics......................................................1-26
AC Voltage, Triangle Wave Characteristics (typical).....................................1-26
AC Current (Non-Sine Wave) .........................................................................1-27
AC Current (Non-Sine Wave) (cont.)..............................................................1-28
AC Current, Square Wave Characteristics (typical)........................................1-28
AC Current, Triangle Wave Characteristics (typical) .....................................1-28

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Introduction
Warning
To prevent possible electrical shock, fire, or personal injury,
read all safety Information before you use the Product.
The 5502A Calibrator (“the Product” or “the Calibrator”) in Figure 1-1 can be configured
to source:
•DC voltage from 0 V to ±1020 V.
•AC voltage from 1 mV to 1020 V, with output from 10 Hz to 500 kHz.
•AC current from 29 μA to 20.5 A, with variable frequency limits.
•DC current from 0 to ±20.5 A.
•Resistance values from a short circuit to 1100 MΩ.
•Capacitance values from 220 pF to 110 mF.
•Simulated output for eight types of Resistance Temperature Detectors (RTDs).
•Simulated output for 11 types of thermocouples.
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Calibrator features include:
•Automatic meter error calculation, with reference values that you can select.
•and keys that change the output value to predetermined values for various
functions.
•Programmable entry limits. These limits do not let you go above preset output limits.
•Voltage and current that can be output at the same time, to an equivalent of 20.9 kW.
•10 MHz reference input and output. Use this to input a high-accuracy 10 MHz
reference to move the frequency accuracy to the 5502A, or to put one or more
Calibrators in the control of a master 5502A.
•The power to output two voltages at the same time.
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waves to 2 MHz.
•A Standard IEEE-488 (GPIB) interface that complies with ANSI/IEEE Standards
488.1-1987 and 488.2-1987.
•A EIA Standard RS-232 serial data interface to print, show, or move internally stored
calibration constants, and for remote control of the 5502A.
•A pass-through RS-232 serial data interface to send data to the Unit Under Test
(UUT).
Safety Information
In this manual, A Warning identifies conditionsand procedures that are dangerous to the
user. A Caution identifies conditions and procedures that can cause damage to the
Product or the equipment under test.
Warning
To prevent possible electrical shock, fire, or personal injury:
•Use the Product only as specified, or the protection
supplied by the Product can be compromised.
•Carefully read all instructions.
•Do not use the Product around explosive gas, vapor, or in
damp or wet environments.
•Use this Product indoors only.
•Do not touch voltages > 30 V ac rms, 42 V ac peak, or
60 V dc.
•Do not use the Product if it operates incorrectly.
•Do not use and disable the Product if it is damaged.
•Do not use test leads if they are damaged. Examine the test
leads for damaged insulation, exposed metal, or if the wear
indicator shows. Check test lead continuity.
•Use only cables with correct voltage ratings.
•Connect the common test lead before the live test lead and
remove the live test lead before the common test lead.
•Use only the mains power cord and connector approved for
the voltage and plug configuration in your country and rated
for the Product.
•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.