Fluke 5520A Service User manual

Manual Supplement
© 2004-2011 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved.
Manual Title: 5520A Operators Supplement Issue: 8
Print Date: August 1998 Issue Date: 7/11
Revision/Date: 6, 1/03 Page Count: 28
This supplement contains information necessary to ensure the accuracy of the
above manual. This manual is distributed as an electronic manual on the
following CD-ROM:
CD Title: 5500A/5520A
CD Rev. & Date: 2, 6/2006
CD PN: 1627768

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On pages 1-9 through 1-34, replace the entire Specifications with the following:
Specifications
The following tables list the 5520A specifications. All specifications are valid after allowing a warm-up period of 30 minutes, or twice the time
the 5520A has been turned off. (For example, if the 5520A has been turned off for 5 minutes, the warm-up period is 10 minutes.)
All specifications apply for the temperature and time period indicated. For temperatures outside of tcal ±5 °C (tcal is the ambient temperature
when the 5520A was calibrated), the temperature coefficient as stated in the General Specifications must be applied.
The specifications also assume the Calibrator is zeroed every seven days or whenever the ambient temperature changes more than 5 °C. The
tightest ohms specifications are maintained with a zero cal every 12 hours within ±1 °C of use.
Also see additional specifications later in this chapter for information on extended specifications for ac voltage and current. The dimensional
outline for the 5520A Calibrator is shown in Figure A.
POWER
I
O
0•
123
456
789
ENTER
M
k
mVHz
FIELD
EDIT
/
+
F
OPR EARTH EXGRD SCOPE MENU
PREV
SHIFT
RESET
CE
SETUP
REF
NEW
TC
MEAS
¡F
μ
n
p
W
dBm sec
¡CA
MULT
x
DIV
÷
MODES
MORE
STBY
43.2 cm (17 in)
47.0 cm (18.5 in) 6.4 cm
(2.5 in)
For Cable
Access
17.8 cm
(7 in)
HI
LO
TRIG
GUARD
TC
20A
NORMAL AUX
5520A CALIBRATOR
SCOPE
OUT
V, , ,RTD A, -SENSE, AUX V
20V PK MAX
20V PK MAX
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Figure A. 5520A Calibrator Dimensional Outline

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General Specifications
Warmup Time Twice the time since last warmed up, to a maximum of 30 minutes.
Settling Time Less than 5 seconds for all functions and ranges except as noted.
Standard Interfaces IEEE-488 (GPIB), RS-232
Temperature Performance •Operating: 0 °C to 50 °C
•Calibration (tcal): 15 °C to 35 °C
•Storage: -20 °C to 70 °C [3]
Temperature Coefficient Temperature Coefficient for temperatures outside tcal +5 °C is 0.1X/°C of the
90-day specification (or 1-year, as applicable) per °C.
Relative Humidity [1] •Operating: <80 % to 30 °C, <70 % to 40 °C, <40 % to 50 °C
•Storage: <95 %, non-condensing
Altitude •Operating: 3,050 m (10,000 ft) maximum
•Non-operating: 12,200 m (40,000 ft) maximum
Safety Complies with IEC 1010-1 (1992-1); ANSI/ISA-S82.01-1994;
CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 1010.1-92
Analog Low Isolation 20 V
EMC Designed to comply with FCC Rules Part 15; VFG 243/1991. Performance
not specified above 3 V/m. This instrument may be susceptible to electro-
static discharge (ESD) from direct contact to the binding posts. Good static
aware practices should be followed when handling this and other pieces of
electronic equipment.
Line Power [2] •Line Voltage (selectable): 100 V, 120 V, 220 V, 240 V
•Line Frequency: 47 to 63 Hz
•Line Voltage Variation: ±10 % about line voltage setting
Power Consumption 600 VA
Dimensions •Height: 17.8 cm (7 inches), standard rack increment, plus 1.5 cm (0.6 inch)
for feet on bottom of unit;
•Width: 43.2 cm (17 inches), standard rack width
•Depth: 47.3 cm (18.6 inches) overall
Weight (without options) 22 kg (49 lb)
Absolute Uncertainty Definition The specifications include stability, temperature coefficient, linearity, line and
load regulation, and the traceability of the external standards used for
calibration. You do not need to add anything to determine the total
specification for the temperature range indicated.
Specification Confidence Level 99 %
[1] After long periods of storage at high humidity, a drying out period (with the power on) of at least one week may be required.
[2] For optimal performance at full dual outputs (e.g. 1000 V, 20 A) choose a line voltage setting that is ±7.5 % from nominal.
[3] The DC Current ranges 0 to 1.09999 A and 1.1 to 2.99999 A are sensitive to storage temperatures above 50 °C. If the 5520A is
stored above 50 °C for greater than 30 minutes, these ranges must be re-calibrated. Otherwise, the 90 day and 1 year
uncertainties of these ranges double.

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Electrical Specifications
DC Voltage Specifications
Range
Absolute Uncertainty, tcal
±5 °C
±(ppm of output + μV)
Stability Resolution
μV
Max
Burden [1]
90 days 1 year 24 hours, ±1 °C
±(ppm output +μV)
0 to 329.9999 mV 15 +1 20 +1 3 +1 0.1 50 Ω
0 to 3.299999 V 9 +2 11 +2 2 +1.5 1 10 mA
0 to 32.99999 V 10 +20 12 +20 2 +15 10 10 mA
30 to 329.9999 V 15 +150 18 +150 2.5 +100 100 5 mA
100 to 1000.000 V 15 +1500 18 +1500 3 [phone] mA
Auxiliary Output (dual output mode only) [2]
0 to 329.999 mV 300 +350 400 +350 30 +100 1 5 mA
0.33 to 3.29999 V 300 +350 400 +350 30 +100 10 5 mA
3.3 to 7 V 300 +350 400 +350 30 +100 100 5 mA
TC Simulate and Measure in Linear 10 μV/°C and 1 mV/°C modes [3]
0 to 329.999 mV 40 +3 50 +3 5 +2 0.1 10 Ω
[1] Remote sensing is not provided. Output resistance is < 5 mΩfor outputs ≥0.33 V. The AUX output has an output resistance of
<1 Ω. TC simulation has an output impedance of 10 Ω±1 Ω.
[2] Two channels of dc voltage output are provided.
[3] TC simulating and measuring are not specified for operation in electromagnetic fields above 0.4 V/m.
Range
Noise
Bandwidth 0.1 Hz to
10 Hz p-p
±(ppm of output +floor)
Bandwidth 10 Hz to 10 kHz rms
0 to 329.9999 mV 0 +1 μV 6 μV
0 to 3.299999 V 0 +10 μV 60 μV
0 to 32.99999 V 0 +100 μV 600 μV
30 to 329.9999 V 10 +1 mV 20 mV
100 to 1000.000 V 10 +5 mV 20 mV
Auxiliary Output (dual output mode only) [1]
0 to 329.999 mV 0 +5 μV 20 μV
0.33 to 3.29999 V 0 +20 μV 200 μV
3.3 to 7 V 0 +100 μV 1000 μV
[1] Two channels of dc voltage output are provided.

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DC Current Specifications
Range
Absolute Uncertainty,
tcal ±5 °C
±(ppm of output +μA) Resolution
Max Compliance
Voltage
V
Max Inductive
Load
mH
90 days 1 year
0 to 329.999 μA 120 +0.02 150 +0.02 1 nA 10
400
0 to 3.29999 mA 80 +0.05 100 +0.05 0.01 μA 10
0 to 32.9999 mA 80 +0.25 100 +0.25 0.1 μA 7
0 to 329.999 mA 80 +2.5 100 +2.5 1 μA 7
0 to 1.09999 A 160 + 40 200 +40 10 μA 6
1.1 to 2.99999 A 300 + 40 380 +40 10 μA 6
0 to 10.9999 A
(20 A Range) 380 +500 500 +500 100 μA 4
11 to 20.5 A [1] 800 +750 [2] 1000 +750 [2] 100 μA 4
[1] Duty Cycle: Currents <11 A may be provided continuously. For currents >11 A, see Figure B. The current may be provided 60-T-I
minutes any 60 minute period where T is the temperature in °C (room temperature is about 23 °C) and I is the output current in
Amps. For example, 17 A, at 23 °C could be provided for 60-23-17 = 20 minutes each hour. When the 5520A is outputting
currents between 5 and 11 amps for long periods, the internal self-heating reduces the duty cycle. Under those conditions, the
allowable "on" time indicated by the formula and Figure B is achieved only after the 5520A is outputting currents <5 A for the "off"
period first.
[2] Specifications apply within two minutes of selecting operate.
Range
Noise
Bandwidth
0.1 Hz to 10 Hz
p-p
Bandwidth
10 Hz to 10 kHz
rms
0 to 329.999 μA 2 nA 20 nA
0 to 3.29999 mA 20 nA 200 nA
0 to 32.9999 mA 200 nA 2.0 μA
0 to 329.999 mA 2000 nA 20 μA
0 to 2.99999 A 20 μA 1 mA
0 to 20.5 A 200 μA 10 mA

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Ambient
0 °C
20 °C
10 °C
30 °C
40 °C
Current (Amps)
Minutes per Hour
Duty Cycle (%)
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
60%
70%
80%
50%
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
011 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
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Figure B. Allowable Duration of Current > 11 A

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Resistance Specifications
Range [1]
Absolute Uncertainty, tcal ±5 °C
±(ppm of output +floor) [2] Resolution
ΩAllowable Current [3]
ppm of output Floor
Time & temp since ohms zero cal
90 days 1 year 12 hrs ±1 °C 7 days ±5 °C
0 to 10.9999 Ω35 40 0.001 0. 01 0.0001 1 to 125 mA
11 to
32.9999 Ω25 30 0.0015 0.015 0.0001 1 to 125 mA
33 to
109.9999 Ω22 28 0.0014 0.015 0.0001 1 to 70 mA
110 to
329.9999 Ω22 28 0.002 0.02 0.0001 1 to 40 mA
330 Ωto
1.099999 kΩ22 28 0.002 0.02 0.001 1 to 18 mA
1.1 to
3.299999 kΩ22 28 0.02 0.2 0.001
100 μA to 5 mA
3.3 to
10.99999 kΩ22 28 0.02 0.1 0.01
100 μA to 1.8 mA
11 to
32.99999 kΩ22 28 0.2 1 0.01
10 μA to 0.5 mA
33 to
109.9999 kΩ22 28 0.2 1 0.1
10 μA to 0.18 mA
110 to
329.9999 kΩ25 32 2 10 0.1 1 μA to 0.05 mA
330 kΩto
1.099999 MΩ25 32 2 10 1 1 μA to 0.018 mA
1.1 to
3.299999 MΩ40 60 30 150 1 250 nA to 5 μA
3.3 to
10.99999 MΩ110 130 50 250 10 250 nA to 1.8 μA
11 to
32.99999 MΩ200 250 2500 2500 10 25 to 500 nA
33 to
109.9999 MΩ400 500 3000 3000 100 25 to 180 nA
110 to
329.9999 MΩ2500 3000 100000 100000 1000 2.5 to 50 nA
330 to
1100 MΩ12000 15000 500000 500000 10000 1 to 13 nA
[1] Continuously variable from 0 Ωto 1.1 GΩ.
[2] Applies for a 4-WIRE compensation only. For 2-WIRE and 2-WIRE COMP, add 5 µV per Amp of stimulus current to the floor
specification. For example, in 2-WIRE mode, at 1 kΩ, the floor specification within 12 hours of an ohms zero cal for a
measurement current of 1 mA is:
0.002 Ω+ (5 µV/1 ma) = (0.002 + 0.005) Ω= 0.007 Ω
[3] For currents lower than shown, the floor adder increases by:
Floor (new) = Floor (old) X Imin/Iactual.
For example, a 50 µA stimulus measuring 100 Ω, has a floor specification of: 0.0014 ΩX 1 mA/50 µA = 0.028 Ω, assuming an
ohms zero cal within 12 hours.

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AC Voltage (Sine Wave) Specifications
NORMAL (Normal Output)
Range Frequency
Absolute Uncertainty,
tcal ±5 °C
±(ppm of output +μV) Resolution Max
Burden
Max Distortion and
Noise
10 Hz to 5 MHz
Bandwidth
±(% of output +floor)
90 days 1 year
1.0 to
32.999 mV
10 to 45 Hz 600 +6 800 +6
1 μV 50 Ω
0.15 +90 μV
45 Hz to 10 kHz 120 +6 150 +6 0.035 +90 μV
10 to 20 kHz 160 +6 200 +6 0.06 +90 μV
20 to 50 kHz 800 +6 1000 +6 0.15 +90 μV
50 to 100 kHz 3000 +12 3500 +12 0.25 +90 μV
100 to 500 kHz 6000 +50 8000 +50 0.3 +90 μV [1]
33 to
329.999 mV
10 to 45 Hz 250 +8 300 +8
1 μV 50 Ω
0.15 +90 μV
45 Hz to 10 kHz 140 +8 145 +8 0.035 +90 μV
10 to 20 kHz 150 +8 160 +8 0.06 +90 μV
20 to 50 kHz 300 +8 350 +8 0.15 +90 μV
50 to 100 kHz 600 +32 800 +32 0.20 +90 μV
100 to 500 kHz 1600 +70 2000 +70 0.20 +90 μV [1]
0.33 to
3.29999 V
10 to 45 Hz 250 +50 300 +50
10 μV 10 mA
0.15 +200 μV
45 Hz to 10 kHz 140 +60 150 +60 0.035 +200 μV
10 to 20 kHz 160 +60 190 +60 0.06 +200 μV
20 to 50 kHz 250 +50 300 +50 0.15 +200 μV
50 to 100 kHz 550 +125 700 +125 0.20 +200 μV
100 to 500 kHz 2000 +600 2400 +600 0.20 +200 μV [1]
3.3 to
32.9999 V
10 to 45 Hz 250 +650 300 +650
100 μV 10 mA
0.15 +2 mV
45 Hz to 10 kHz 125 +600 150 +600 0.035 +2 mV
10 to 20 kHz 220 +600 240 +600 0.08 +2 mV
20 to 50 kHz 300 +600 350 +600 0.2 +2 mV
50 to 100 kHz 750 +1600 900 +1600 0.5 +2 mV
33 to
329.999 V
45 Hz to 1 kHz 150 +2000 190 +2000
1 mV
5
mA,except
20 mA for
45 to 65 Hz
0.15 +10 mV
1 to 10 kHz 160 +6000 200 +6000 0.05 +10 mV
10 to 20 kHz 220 +6000 250 +6000 0.6 +10 mV
20 to 50 kHz 240 +6000 300 +6000 0.8 +10 mV
50 to 100 kHz 1600 [phone] +50000 1.0 +10 mV
330 to
1020 V
45 Hz to 1 kHz 250 [phone] +10000
10 mV
2 mA,
except
6 mA for 45
to 65 Hz
0.15 +30 mV
1 to 5 kHz 200 [phone] +10000 0.07 +30 mV
5 to 10 kHz 250 [phone] +10000 0.07 +30 mV
[1] Max Distortion for 100 to 200 kHz. For 200 to 500 kHz, the maximum distortion is 0.9 % of output + floor as shown.
Note
Remote sensing is not provided. Output resistance is  5 mΩfor outputs ≥0.33 V. The maximum load capacitance is 500 pF, subject to
the maximum burden current limits.

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AC Voltage (Sine Wave) Specifications (cont.)
AUX (Auxiliary Output) [dual output mode only] [1]
Range Frequency
Absolute Uncertainty,
tcal ±5 °C
±(% of output +μV) Resolution Max
Burden
Max Distortion and
Noise
10 Hz to 100 kHz
Bandwidth
±
(% of output +floor)
90 days 1 year
10 to
329.999 mV
10 to 20 Hz 0.15 +370 0.2 +370
1 μV 5 mA
0.2 +200 μV
20 to 45 Hz 0.08 +370 0.1 +370 0.06 +200 μV
45 Hz to 1 kHz 0.08 +370 0.1 +370 0.08 +200 μV
1 to 5 kHz 0.15 +450 0.2 +450 0.3 +200 μV
5 to 10 kHz 0.3 +450 0.4 +450 0.6 +200 μV
10 Hz to 30 kHz 4.0 + 900 5.0 +900 1 +200 μV
0.33 to
3.29999 V
10 to 20 Hz 0.15 +450 0.2 +450
10 μV 5 mA
0.2 +200 μV
20 to 45 Hz 0.08 +450 0.1 +450 0.06 +200 μV
45 Hz to 1 kHz 0.07 +450 0.09 +450 0.08 +200 μV
1 to 5 kHz 0.15 +1400 0.2 +1400 0.3 +200 μV
5 to 10 kHz 0.3 +1400 0.4 +1400 0.6 +200 μV
10 to 30 kHz 4.0 +2800 5.0 +2800 1 +200 μV
3.3 to 5 V
10 to 20 Hz 0.15 +450 0.2 +450
100 μV 5 mA
0.2 +200 μV
20 to 45 Hz 0.08 +450 0.1 +450 0.06 +200 μV
45 Hz to 1 kHz 0.07 +450 0.09 +450 0.08 +200 μV
1 to 5 kHz 0.15 +1400 0.2 +1400 0.3 +200 μV
5 to 10 kHz 0.3 +1400 0.4 +1400 0.6 +200 μV
[1] There are two channels of voltage output. The maximum frequency of the dual output is 30 kHz.
Note
Remote sensing is not provided. The AUX output resistance is <1 Ω. The maximum load capacitance is 500 pF, subject to the
maximum burden current limits.

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AC Current (Sine Wave) Specifications
LCOMP off
Range Frequency
Absolute Uncertainty,
tcal ±5 °C
±(% of output +μA)
Compliance
adder
±(μA/V)
Max Distortion &
Noise 10 Hz to
100 kHz BW
±(% of output
+ floor)
Max
Inductive
Load μH
90 days 1 year
29.00 to
329.99 μA
10 to 20 Hz 0.16 +0.1 0.2 +0.1 0.05 0.15 +0.5 μA
200
20 to 45 Hz 0.12 +0.1 0.15 +0.1 0.05 0.1 +0.5 μA
45 Hz to 1 kHz 0.1 +0.1 0.125 +0.1 0.05 0.05 +0.5 μA
1 to 5 kHz 0.25 +0.15 0.3 +0.15 1.5 0.5 +0.5 μA
5 to 10 kHz 0.6 +0.2 0.8 +0.2 1.5 1.0 +0.5 μA
10 to 30 kHz 1.2 +0.4 1.6 +0.4 10 1.2 +0.5 μA
0.33 to
3.29999 mA
10 to 20 Hz 0.16 +0.15 0.2 +0.15 0.05 0.15 +1.5 μA
200
20 to 45 Hz 0.1 +0.15 0.125 +0.15 0.05 0.06 +1.5 μA
45 Hz to 1 kHz 0.08 +0.15 0.1+0.15 0.05 0.02 +1.5 μA
1 to 5 kHz 0.16 +0.2 0.2 +0.2 1.5 0.5 +1.5 μA
5 to 10 kHz 0.4 +0.3 0.5 +0.3 1.5 1.0 +1.5 μA
10 to 30 kHz 0.8 +0.6 1.0 +0.6 10 1.2 +0.5 μA
3.3 to
32.9999 mA
10 to 20 Hz 0.15 +2 0.18 +2 0.05 0.15 +5 μA
50
20 to 45 Hz 0.075 +2 0.09 +2 0.05 0.05 +5 μA
45 Hz to 1 kHz 0.035 +2 0.04 +2 0.05 0.07 +5 μA
1 to 5 kHz 0.065 +2 0.08 +2 1.5 0.3 +5 μA
5 to 10 kHz 0.16 +3 0.2 +3 1.5 0.7 +5 μA
10 to 30 kHz 0.32 +4 0.4 +4 10 1.0 +0.5 μA
33 to
329.999 mA
10 to 20 Hz 0.15 +20 0.18 +20 0.05 0.15 +50 μA
50
20 to 45 Hz 0.075 +20 0.09 +20 0.05 0.05 +50 μA
45 Hz to 1 kHz 0.035 +20 0.04 +20 0.05 0.02 +50 μA
1 to 5 kHz 0.08 +50 0.10 +50 1.5 0.03 +50 μA
5 to 10 kHz 0.16 +100 0.2 +100 1.5 0.1 +50 μA
10 to 30 kHz 0.32 +200 0.4 +200 10 0.6 +50 μA
0.33 to
1.09999 A
10 to 45 Hz 0.15 +100 0.18 +100 0.2 +500 μA
2.5
45 Hz to 1 kHz 0.036 +100 0.05 +100 0.07 +500 μA
1 to 5 kHz 0.5 +1000 0.6 +1000 [2] 1 +500 μA
5 to 10 kHz 2.0 +5000 2.5 +5000 [3] 2 +500 μA
1.1 to
2.99999 A
10 to 45 Hz 0.15 +100 0.18 +100 0.2 +500 μA
2.5
45 Hz to 1 kHz 0.05 +100 0.06 +100 0.07 +500 μA
1 to 5 kHz 0.5 +1000 0.6 +1000 [2] 1 +500 μA
5 to 10 kHz 2.0 +5000 2.5 +5000 [3] 2 +500 μA
3 to
10.9999 A
45 to 100 Hz 0.05 +2000 0.06 +2000 0.2 +3 mA
1
100 Hz to 1 kHz 0.08 +2000 0.10 +2000 0.1 +3 mA
1 to 5 kHz 2.5 +2000 3.0 +2000 0.8 +3 mA
11 to
20.5 A [1]
45 to 100 Hz 0.1 +5000 0.12 +5000 0.2 +3 mA
1
100 Hz to 1 kHz 0.13 +5000 0.15 +5000 0.1 +3 mA
1 to 5 kHz 2.5 +5000 3.0 +5000 0.8 +3 mA
[1] Duty Cycle: Currents <11 A may be provided continuously. For currents >11 A, see Figure B. The current may be provided 60-T-I
minutes any 60 minute period where T is the temperature in °C (room temperature is about 23 °C) and I is the output current in
Amps. For example, 17 A, at 23 °C could be provided for 60-23-17 = 20 minutes each hour. When the 5520A is outputting
currents between 5 and 11 amps for long periods, the internal self-heating reduces the duty cycle. Under those conditions, the
allowable "on" time indicated by the formula and Figure B is achieved only after the 5520A is outputting currents <5 A for the "off"
period first.
[2] For compliance voltages greater than 1 V, add 1 mA/V to the floor specification from 1 to 5 kHz.
[3] For compliance voltages greater than 1 V, add 5 mA/V to the floor specification from 5 to 10 kHz.

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AC Current (Sine Wave) Specifications (cont.)
LCOMP on
Range Frequency
Absolute Uncertainty, tcal ±5 °C
±(% of output +μA)
Max Distortion
& Noise, 10 Hz to
100 kHz BW
±(% of output +μA)
Max
Inductive
Load
μH
90 days 1 year
29.00 to
329.99 μA
10 to 100 Hz 0.2 +0.2 0.25 +0.2 0.1 +1.0
400
100 Hz to 1 kHz 0.5 +0.5 0.6 +0.5 0.05 +1.0
0.33 to
3.29999 mA
10 to 100 Hz 0.2 +0.3 0.25 +0.3 0.15 +1.5
100 Hz to 1 kHz 0.5 +0.8 0.6 +0.8 0.06 +1.5
3.3 to
32.9999 mA
10 to 100 Hz 0.07 +4 0.08 +4 0.15 +5
100 Hz to 1 kHz 0.18 +10 0.2 +10 0.05 +5
33 to
329.999 mA
10 to 100 Hz 0.07 +40 0.08 +40 0.15 +50
100 Hz to 1 kHz 0.18 +100 0.2 +100 0.05 +50
0.33 to
2.99999 A
10 to 100 Hz 0.1 +200 0.12 + 200 0.2 + 500
100 to 440 Hz 0.25 + 1000 0.3 + 1000 0.25 + 500
3 to 20.5 A [1] 45 to 100 Hz 0.1 + 2000 [2] 0.12 + 2000 [2] 0.1 + 0 400 [4]
100 Hz to 440 Hz 0.8 + 5000 [3] 1.0 + 5000 [3] 0.5 + 0
[1] Duty Cycle: Currents <11 A may be provided continuously. For currents > 11 A, see Figure B. The current may be provided 60-T-
I minutes any 60 minute period where T is the temperature in °C (room temperature is about 23 °C) and I is the output current in
Amps. For example, 17 A, at 23 °C could be provided for 60-23-17 = 20 minutes each hour. When the 5520A is outputting
currents between 5 and 11 amps for long periods, the internal self-heating reduces the duty cycle. Under those conditions, the
allowable "on" time indicated by the formula and Figure B is achieved only after the 5520A is outputting currents <5 A for the "off"
period first.
[2] For currents >11 A, Floor specification is 4000 μA within 30 seconds of selecting operate. For operating times >30 seconds, the
floor specification is 2000 μA.
[3] For currents >11 A, Floor specification is 10000 μA within 30 seconds of selecting operate. For operating times >30 seconds, the
floor specification is 5000 μA.
[4] Subject to compliance voltages limits.
Range Resolution μA Max Compliance Voltage V rms [1]
0.029 to 0.32999 mA 0.01 7
0.33 to 3.29999 mA 0.01 7
3.3 to 32.9999 mA 0.1 5
33 to 329.999 mA 1 5
0.33 to 2.99999 A 10 4
3 to 20.5 A 100 3
[1] Subject to specification adder for compliance voltages greater than 1 V rms.

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Capacitance Specifications
Range
Absolute Uncertainty, tcal
±5 °C
±(% of output + floor) Resolution
Allowed Frequency or
Charge-Discharge Rate
90 days 1 year
Min and Max
to Meet
Specification
Typical
Max for
< 0.5 % Error
Typical
Max for
< 1 % Error
0.19 to
0.3999 nF 0.38 +0.01 nF 0.5 +0.01 nF 0.1 pF 10 Hz to 10 kHz 20 kHz 40 kHz
0.4 to
1.0999 nF 0.38 +0.01 nF 0.5 +0.01 nF 0.1 pF 10 Hz to 10 kHz 30 kHz 50 kHz
1.1 to
3.2999 nF 0.38 +0.01 nF 0.5 +0.01 nF 0.1 pF 10 Hz to 3 kHz 30 kHz 50 kHz
3.3 to
10.9999 nF 0.19 +0.01 nF 0.25 +0.01 nF 0.1 pF 10 Hz to 1 kHz 20 kHz 25 kHz
11 to
32.9999 nF 0.19 +0.1 nF 0.25 +0.1 nF 0.1 pF 10 Hz to 1 kHz 8 kHz 10 kHz
33 to
109.999 nF 0.19 +0.1 nF 0.25 +0.1 nF 1 pF 10 Hz to 1 kHz 4 kHz 6 kHz
110 to
329.999 nF 0.19 +0.3 nF 0.25 +0.3 nF 1 pF 10 Hz to 1 kHz 2.5 kHz 3.5 kHz
0.33 to
1.09999 μF 0.19 +1 nF 0.25 +1 nF 10 pF 10 to 600 Hz 1.5 kHz 2 kHz
1.1 to
3.29999 μF 0.19 +3 nF 0.25 +3 nF 10 pF 10 to 300 Hz 800 Hz 1 kHz
3.3 to
10.9999 μF 0.19 +10 nF 0.25 +10 nF 100 pF 10 to 150 Hz 450 Hz 650 Hz
11 to
32.9999 μF 0.30 +30 nF 0.40 +30 nF 100 pF 10 to 120 Hz 250 Hz 350 Hz
33 to
109.999 μF 0.34 +100 nF 0.45 +100 nF 1 nF 10 to 80 Hz 150 Hz 200 Hz
110 to
329.999 μF 0.34 +300 nF 0.45 +300 nF 1 nF 0 to 50 Hz 80 Hz 120 Hz
0.33 mF to
1.09999 mF 0.34 +1 μF 0.45 +1 μF 10 nF 0 to 20 Hz 45 Hz 65 Hz
1.1 to
3.29999 mF 0.34 +3 μF 0.45 +3 μF 10 nF 0 to 6 Hz 30 Hz 40 Hz
3.3 to
10.9999 mF 0.34 +10 μF 0.45 +10 μF 100 nF 0 to 2 Hz 15 Hz 20 Hz
11 to
32.9999 mF 0.7 +30 μF 0.75 +30 μF 100 nF 0 to 0.6 Hz 7.5 Hz 10 Hz
33 to
110 mF 1.0 +100 μF 1.1 +100 μF 10 μF 0 to 0.2 Hz 3 Hz 5 Hz
[1] The output is continuously variable from 190 pF to 110 mF.
[2] Specifications apply to both dc charge/discharge capacitance meters and ac RCL meters. The maximum allowable peak voltage
is 3 V. The maximum allowable peak current is 150 mA, with an rms limitation of 30 mA below 1.1 μF and 100 mA for 1.1 μF and
above.
[3] The maximum lead resistance for no additional error in 2-wire COMP mode is 10 Ω.

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Temperature Calibration (Thermocouple) Specifications
TC
Type [1]
Range
°C [2]
Absolute Uncertainty
Source/Measure
tcal ±5 °C
±°C [3]
TC
Type [1]
Range
°C [2]
Absolute Uncertainty
Source/Measure
tcal ±5 °C
±°C [3]
90 days 1 year 90 days 1 year
B
600 to 800 0.42 0.44 L -200 to -100 0.37 0.37
800 to 1000 0.34 0.34 -100 to 800 0.26 0.26
1000 to 1550 0.30 0.30 800 to 900 0.17 0.17
1550 to 1820 0.26 0.33 N -200 to -100 0.30 0.40
C
0 to 150 0.23 0.30 -100 to -25 0.17 0.22
150 to 650 0.19 0.26 -25 to 120 0.15 0.19
650 to 1000 0.23 0.31 120 to 410 0.14 0.18
1000 to 1800 0.38 0.50 410 to 1300 0.21 0.27
1800 to 2316 0.63 0.84 R 0 to 250 0.48 0.57
E
-250 to -100 0.38 0.50 250 to 400 0.28 0.35
-100 to -25 0.12 0.16 400 to 1000 0.26 0.33
-25 to 350 0.10 0.14 1000 to 1767 0.30 0.40
350 to 650 0.12 0.16 S 0 to 250 0.47 0.47
650 to 1000 0.16 0.21 250 to 1000 0.30 0.36
J
-210 to -100 0.20 0.27 1000 to 1400 0.28 0.37
-100 to -30 0.12 0.16 1400 to 1767 0.34 0.46
-30 to 150 0.10 0.14 T -250 to -150 0.48 0.63
150 to 760 0.13 0.17 -150 to 0 0.18 0.24
760 to 1200 0.18 0.23 0 to 120 0.12 0.16
K
-200 to -100 0.25 0.33 120 to 400 0.10 0.14
-100 to -25 0.14 0.18 U -200 to 0 0.56 0.56
-25 to 120 0.12 0.16 0 to 600 0.27 0.27
120 to 1000 0.19 0.26
1000 to 1372 0.30 0.40
[1] Temperature standard ITS-90 or IPTS-68 is selectable.
TC simulating and measuring are not specified for operation in electromagnetic fields above 0.4 V/m.
[2] Resolution is 0.01 °C
[3] Does not include thermocouple error

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Temperature Calibration (RTD) Specifications
RTD Type Range
°C [1]
Absolute Uncertainty
tcal ±5 °C
±°C [2] RTD Type Range
°C [1]
Absolute Uncertainty
tcal ±5 °C
±°C [2]
90 days 1 year 90 days 1 year
Pt 385,
100 Ω
-200 to -80 0.04 0.05
Pt 385,
500 Ω
-200 to -80 0.03 0.04
-80 to 0 0.05 0.05 -80 to 0 0.04 0.05
0 to 100 0.07 0.07 0 to 100 0.05 0.05
100 to 300 0.08 0.09 100 to 260 0.06 0.06
300 to 400 0.09 0.10 260 to 300 0.07 0.08
400 to 630 0.10 0.12 300 to 400 0.07 0.08
630 to 800 0.21 0.23 400 to 600 0.08 0.09
Pt 3926,
100 Ω
-200 to -80 0.04 0.05 600 to 630 0.09 0.11
-80 to 0 0.05 0.05
Pt 385,
1000 Ω
-200 to -80 0.03 0.03
0 to 100 0.07 0.07 -80 to 0 0.03 0.03
100 to 300 0.08 0.09 0 to 100 0.03 0.04
300 to 400 0.09 0.10 100 to 260 0.04 0.05
400 to 630 0.10 0.12 260 to 300 0.05 0.06
Pt 3916,
100 Ω
-200 to -190 0.25 0.25 300 to 400 0.05 0.07
-190 to -80 0.04 0.04 400 to 600 0.06 0.07
-80 to 0 0.05 0.05 600 to 630 0.22 0.23
0 to 100 0.06 0.06 PtNi 385,
120 Ω
(Ni120)
-80 to 0 0.06 0.08
100 to 260 0.06 0.07 0 to 100 0.07 0.08
260 to 300 0.07 0.08 100 to 260 0.13 0.14
300 to 400 0.08 0.09 Cu 427,
10 Ω[3] -100 to 260 0.3 0.3
400 to 600 0.08 0.10
600 to 630 0.21 0.23
Pt 385,
200 Ω
-200 to -80 0.03 0.04
-80 to 0 0.03 0.04
0 to 100 0.04 0.04
100 to 260 0.04 0.05
260 to 300 0.11 0.12
300 to 400 0.12 0.13
400 to 600 0.12 0.14
600 to 630 0.14 0.16
[1] Resolution is 0.003 °C
[2] Applies for COMP OFF (to the 5520A Calibrator front panel NORMAL terminals) and 2-wire and 4-wire compensation.
[3] Based on MINCO Application Aid No. 18

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DC Power Specification Summary
Voltage Range
Current Range
0.33 to
329.99 mA
0.33 to
2.9999 A
3 to
20.5 A
Absolute Uncertainty, tcal ±5 °C, ±(% of watts output) [1]
90 days 33 mV to 1020 V 0.021 0.019 [2] 0.06
[2]
1 year 33 mV to 1020 V 0.023 0.022 [2] 0.07
[2]
[1] To determine dc power uncertainty with more precision, see the individual “DC Voltage Specifications,” “DC Current Specifications,”
and “Calculating Power Uncertainty.”
[2] Add 0.02 % unless a settling time of 30 seconds is allowed for output currents >10 A or for currents on the highest two current
ranges within 30 seconds of an output current >10 A.
AC Power (45 Hz to 65 Hz) Specification Summary, PF=1
Voltage Range
Current Range
3.3 to
8.999 mA
9 to
32.999 mA
33 to
89.99 mA 90 to 329.99 mA
Absolute Uncertainty, tcal ±5 °C, ±(% of watts output) [1]
90 days 33 to 329.999 mV 0.13 0.09 0.13 0.09
330 mV to 1020 V 0.11 0.07 0.11 0.07
1 year 33 to 329.999 mV 0.14 0.10 0.14 0.10
330 mV to 1020 V 0.12 0.08 0.12 0.08
Voltage Range
Current Range [2]
0.33 to
0.8999 A
0.9 to
2.1999 A
2.2 to
4.4999 A
4.5 to
20.5 A
Absolute Uncertainty, tcal ±5 °C, ±(% of watts output) [1]
90 days 33 to 329.999 mV 0.12 0.10 0.12 0.10
330 mV to 1020 V 0.10 0.08 0.11 0.09
1 year 33 to 329.999 mV 0.13 0.11 0.13 0.11
330 mV to 1020 V 0.11 0.09 0.12 0.10
[1] To determine ac power uncertainty with more precision, see the individual “AC Voltage Specifications” and “AC Current
Specifications” and “Calculating Power Uncertainty.”
[2] Add 0.02 % unless a settling time of 30 seconds is allowed for output currents >10 A or for currents on the highest two current
ranges within 30 seconds of an output current >10 A.
Power and Dual Output Limit Specifications
Frequency Voltages
(NORMAL) Currents Voltages (AUX)
Power Factor
(PF)
dc 0 to ± 1020 V 0 to ±20.5 A 0 to ±7 V ⎯
10 to 45 Hz 33 mV to 32.9999 V 3.3 mA to 2.99999 A 10 mV to 5 V 0 to 1
45 to 65 Hz 33 mV to 1000 V 3.3 mA to 20.5 A 10 mV to 5 V 0 to 1
65 to 500 Hz 330 mV to 1000 V 33 mA to 2.99999 A 100 mV to 5 V 0 to 1
65 to 500 Hz 3.3 to 1000 V 33 mA to 20.5 A 100 mV to 5 V 0 to 1
500 Hz to 1 kHz 330 mV to 1000 V 33 mA to 20.5 A 100 mV to 5 V 0 to 1
1 to 5 kHz 3.3 to 500 V 33 mA to 2.99999 A 100 mV to 5 V 0 to 1
5 to 10 kHz 3.3 to 250 V 33 to 329.99 mA 1 to 5 V 0 to 1
10 to 30 kHz 3.3 V to 250 V 33 mA to 329.99 mA 1 V to 3.29999 V 0 to 1
Notes
• The range of voltages and currents shown in “DC Voltage Specifications,” “DC Current Specifications,” “AC Voltage (Sine Wave)
Specifications,” and “AC Current (Sine Wave) Specifications” are available in the power and dual output modes (except minimum
current for ac power is 0.33 mA). However, only those limits shown in this table are specified. See “Calculating Power Uncertainty”
to determine the uncertainty at these points.
• The phase adjustment range for dual ac outputs is 0 °to ±179.99 °. The phase resolution for dual ac outputs is 0.01 degree.

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Phase Specifications
1-Year Absolute Uncertainty, tcal ±5 °C, (ΔΦ°)
10 to
65 Hz
65 to
500 Hz
500 Hz to
1 kHz
1 to
5 kHz
5 to
10 kHz
10 to
30 kHz
0.10 °0.25 °0.5 °2.5 °5 °10 °
Note
See Power and Dual Output Limit Specifications for applicable outputs.
Phase (Φ)
Watts
Phase (Φ)
VARs PF
Power Uncertainty Adder due to Phase Error
10 to
65 Hz
65 to
500 Hz
500 Hz to
1 kHz
1 to
5 kHz
5 to
10 kHz
10 to
30 kHz
0 °90 °1.000 0.00 % 0.00 % 0.00 % 0.10 % 0.38 % 1.52 %
10 °80 °0.985 0.03 % 0.08 % 0.16 % 0.86 % 1.92 % 4.58 %
20 °70 °0.940 0.06 % 0.16 % 0.32 % 1.68 % 3.55 % 7.84 %
30 °60 °0.866 0.10 % 0.25 % 0.51 % 2.61 % 5.41 % 11.54 %
40 °50 °0.766 0.15 % 0.37 % 0.74 % 3.76 % 7.69 % 16.09 %
50 °40 °0.643 0.21 % 0.52 % 1.04 % 5.29 % 10.77 % 22.21 %
60 °30 °0.500 0.30 % 0.76 % 1.52 % 7.65 % 15.48 % 31.60 %
70 °20 °0.342 0.48 % 1.20 % 2.40 % 12.08 % 24.33 % 49.23 %
80 °10 °0.174 0.99 % 2.48 % 4.95 % 24.83 % 49.81 % 100.00 %
90 °0 °0.000 ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯
To calculate exact ac Watts power adders due to phase uncertainty for values not shown, use the following formula:
() ()
)
)(
1(100% Φ
ΔΦ+Φ
−= Cos
Cos
Adder
For example: At 60 Hz, for a PF of .9205 (Φ= 23) and a phase uncertainty of ΔΦ = 0.10, the ac Watts power adder is:
() ()
%074.0)
23
)10.(23
1(100% =
+
−= Cos
Cos
Adder

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Calculating Power Uncertainty
Overall uncertainty for power output in Watts (or VARs) is based on the root sum square (rss) of the individual uncertainties in percent for the
selected voltage, current, and power factor parameters:
Watts uncertainty PFadder
2
current
2
voltage
2
power UUUU ++=
VARs uncertainty VARsadder
2
current
2
voltage
2
VARs UUUU ++=
Because there are an infinite number of combinations, you should calculate the actual ac power uncertainty for your selected parameters. The
method of calculation is best shown in the following examples (using 1 year specifications):
Example 1 Output: 100 V, 1 A, 60 Hz, Power Factor = 1.0 (Φ=0).
Voltage Uncertainty Uncertainty for 100 V at 60 Hz is 190 ppm +2 mV, totaling:
100 V x 190 x 10-6 = 19 mV added to 2 mV = 21 mV. Expressed in percent:
21 mV/100 V x 100 = 0.021 % (see “AC Voltage (Sine Wave) Specifications”).
Current Uncertainty Uncertainty for 1 A is 0.05 % +100 μA, totaling:
1 A x 0.0005 = 500 μA added to 100 μA = 0.6 mA. Expressed in percent:
0. 6 mA/1 A x 100 = 0.06 % (see “AC Current (Sine Waves) Specifications”).
PF Adder Watts Adder for PF = 1 (Φ=0) at 60 Hz is 0 % (see “Phase Specifications”).
Total Watts Output Uncertainty = %064.0006.0021.0 22
power =++= 2
U
Example 2 Output: 100 V, 1 A, 400 Hz, Power Factor = 0.5 (Φ=60)
Voltage Uncertainty Uncertainty for 100 V at 400 Hz is, 190 ppm +2 mV, totaling:
100 V x 190 x 10-6 = 19 mV added to 2 mV = 21 mV. Expressed in percent:
21 mV/100V x 100 = 0.021 % (see “AC Voltage (Sine Wave) Specifications”).
Current Uncertainty Uncertainty for 1 A is 0.05 % +100 μA, totaling:
1 A x 0.0005 = 500 μA added to 100 μA = 0.6 mA. Expressed in percent:
0.6 mA/1A x 100 = 0.06 % (see “AC Current (Sine Waves) Specifications”).
PF Adder Watts Adder for PF = 0.5 (Φ=60) at 400 Hz is 0.76 % (see “Phase Specifications”).
Total Watts Output Uncertainty = %76.076.006.0021.0U 22
power =++= 2
VARs When the Power Factor approaches 0.0, the Watts output uncertainty becomes unrealistic because the dominant characteristic is the
VARs (volts-amps-reactive) output. In these cases, calculate the Total VARs Output Uncertainty, as shown in example 3:
Example 3 Output: 100 V, 1 A, 60 Hz, Power Factor = 0.174 (Φ=80)
Voltage Uncertainty Uncertainty for 100 V at 60 Hz is, 190 ppm +2 mV, totaling:
100 V x 190 x 10-6 = 19 mV added to 2 mV = 21 mV. Expressed in percent:
21 mV/100V x 100 = 0.021 % (see “AC Voltage (Sine Wave) Specifications”).
Current Uncertainty Uncertainty for 1 A is 0.05 % +100 μA, totaling:
1 A x 0.0005 = 500 μA added to 100 μA = 0.6 mA. Expressed in percent:
0.6 mA/1 A x 100 = 0.06 % (see “AC Current (Sine Waves) Specifications”).
VARs Adder VARs Adder for Φ = 80 at 60 Hz is 0.03 % (see “Phase Specifications”).
Total VARS Output Uncertainty = %070.003.006.0021.0=U 22
VARs =++
2

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Additional Specifications
The following paragraphs provide additional specifications for the 5520A Calibrator ac voltage and ac current functions. These specifications
are valid after allowing a warm-up period of 30 minutes, or twice the time the 5520A has been turned off. All extended range specifications are
based on performing the internal zero-cal function at weekly intervals, or when the ambient temperature changes by more than 5 °C.
Frequency Specifications
Frequency Range Resolution 1-Year Absolute Uncertainty,
tcal ±5 °C Jitter
0.01 to 119.99 Hz 0.01 Hz
2.5 ppm ±5 μHz [1] 100 nS
120.0 to 1199.9 Hz 0.1 Hz
1.200 to 11.999 kHz 1.0 Hz
12.00 to 119.99 kHz 10 Hz
120.0 to 1199.9 kHz 100 Hz
1.200 to 2.000 MHz 1 kHz
[1] With REF CLK set to ext, the frequency uncertainty of the 5520A is the uncertainty of the external 10 MHz clock ±5 μHz. The
amplitude of the 10 MHz external reference clock signal should be between 1 V and 5 V p-p.
Harmonics (2nd to 50th) Specifications
Fundamental
Frequency [1]
Voltages
NORMAL Terminals Currents Voltages AUX Terminals
Amplitude
Uncertainty
10 to 45 Hz 33 mV to 32.9999 V 3.3 mA to 2.99999 A 10 mV to 5 V
Same % of output
as the equivalent
single output, but
twice the floor
adder.
45 to 65 Hz 33 mV to 1000 V 3.3 mA to 20.5 A 10 mV to 5 V
65 to 500 Hz 33 mV to 1000 V 33 mA to 20.5 A 100 mV to 5 V
500 Hz to 5 kHz 330 mV to 1000 V 33 mA to 20.5 A 100 mV to 5 V
5 to 10 kHz 3.3 to 1000 V 33 to
329.9999 mA 100 mV to 5 V
10 to 30 kHz 3.3 to 1000 V 33 to
329.9999 mA
100 mV to
3.29999 V
Phase uncertainty for harmonic outputs is 1 degree or the phase uncertainty shown in “Phase Specifications” for the particular output,
whichever is greater. For example, the phase uncertainty of a 400 Hz fundamental output and 10 kHz harmonic output is 5 °(from
“Phase Specifications”). Another example, the phase uncertainty of a 50 Hz fundamental output and a 400 Hz harmonic output is
1 degree.
[1] The maximum frequency of the harmonic output is 30 kHz (10 kHz for 3.3 to 5 V on the Aux terminals). For example, if the
fundamental output is 5 kHz, the maximum selection is the 6th harmonic (30 kHz). All harmonic frequencies (2nd to 50th) are
available for fundamental outputs between 10 Hz and 600 Hz (200 Hz for 3.3 to 5 V on the Aux terminals).
Example of determining Amplitude Uncertainty in a Dual Output Harmonic Mode
What are the amplitude uncertainties for the following dual outputs?
NORMAL (Fundamental) Output:
100V, 100 Hz.................................................. From “AC Voltage (Sine Wave) 90 Day Specifications” the single output specification for
100V, 100 Hz, is 0.015 % +2 mV. For the dual output in this example, the specification is
0.015 % +4 mV as the 0.015 % is the same, and the floor is twice the value (2 x 2 mV).
AUX (50th Harmonic) Output:
100 mV, 5 kHz ................................................ From “AC Voltage (Sine Wave) 90 Day Specifications” the auxiliary output specification for
100 mV, 5 kHz, is 0.15 % +450 mV. For the dual output in this example, the specification is
0.15 % +900 mV as the 0.15 % is the same, and the floor is twice the value (2 x 450 mV).

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AC Voltage (Sine Wave) Extended Bandwidth Specifications
Range Frequency
1-Year Absolute Uncertainty
tcal ±5 °C
Max Voltage
Resolution
Normal Channel (Single Output Mode)
1.0 to 33 mV
0.01 to 9.99 Hz ±(5.0 % of output +
0.5 % of range)
Two digits, e.g., 25 mV
34 to 330 mV Three digits
0.4 to 33 V Two digits
0.3 to 3.3 V 500.1 kHz to 1 MHz -10 dB at 1 MHz, typical Two digits
1.001 to 2 MHz -31 dB at 2 MHz, typical
Auxiliary Output (Dual Output Mode)
10 to 330 mV 0.01 to 9.99 Hz ±(5.0 % of output +
0.5 % of range)
Three digits
0.4 to 5 V Two digits
AC Voltage (Non-Sine Wave) Specifications
Triangle Wave &
Truncated Sine
Range, p-p [1]
Frequency 1-Year Absolute Uncertainty,
tcal ±5 °C,
±(% of output +% of range) [2]
Max Voltage
Resolution
Normal Channel (Single Output Mode)
2.9 to 92.999 mV
0.01 to 10 Hz 5.0 +0.5 Two digits on each range
10 to 45 Hz 0.25 +0.5
Six digits on each range
45 Hz to 1 kHz 0.25 +0.25
1 to 20 kHz 0.5 +0.25
20 to 100 kHz [3] 5.0 +0.5
93 to 929.999 mV
0.01 to 10 Hz 5.0 +0.5 Two digits on each range
10 to 45 Hz 0.25 +0.5
Six digits on each range
45 Hz to 1 kHz 0.25 +0.25
1 to 20 kHz 0.5 +0.25
20 to 100 kHz [3] 5.0 +0.5
0.93 to 9.29999 V
0.01 to 10 Hz 5.0 +0.5 Two digits on each range
10 to 45 Hz 0.25 +0.5
Six digits on each range
45 Hz to 1 kHz 0.25 +0.25
1 to 20 kHz 0.5 +0.25
20 to 100 kHz [3] 5.0 +0.5
9.3 to 93 V
0.01 to 10 Hz 5.0 +0.5 Two digits on each range
10 to 45 Hz 0.25 +0.5
Six digits on each range
45 Hz to 1 kHz 0.25 +0.25
1 to 20 kHz 0.5 +0.25
20 to 100 kHz [3] 5.0 +0.5
Auxiliary Output (Dual Output Mode)
29 to 929.999 mV
0.01 to 10 Hz 5.0 +0.5 Two digits on each range
10 to 45 Hz 0.25 +0.5
Six digits on each range
45 Hz to 1 kHz 0.25 +0.25
1 to 10 kHz 5.0 +0.5
0.93 to 9.29999 V
0.01 to 10 Hz 5.0 +0.5 Two digits on each range
10 to 45 Hz 0.25 +0.5
Six digits on each range
45 Hz to 1 kHz 0.25 +0.25
1 to 10 kHz 5.0 +0.5
9.3 to 14.0000 V
0.01 to 10 Hz 5.0 +0.5 Two digits on each range
10 to 45 Hz 0.25 +0.5
Six digits on each range
45 Hz to 1 kHz 0.25 +0.25
1 to 10 kHz 5.0 +0.5
[1] To convert p-p to rms for triangle wave, multiply the p-p value by 0.2886751. To convert p-p to rms for truncated sine wave,
multiply the p-p value by 0.2165063.
[2] Uncertainty is stated in p-p. Amplitude is verified using an rms-responding DMM.
[3] Uncertainty for Truncated Sine outputs is typical over this frequency band.

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AC Voltage (Non-Sine Wave) Specifications (cont.)
Square Wave
Range
(p-p) [1]
Frequency
1-Year Absolute Uncertainty,
tcal ±5 °C
±(% of output +% of range) [2]
Max Voltage
Resolution
Normal Channel (Single Output Mode)
2.9 to 65.999 mV
0.01 to 10 Hz 5.0 +0.5 Two digits on each range
10 to 45 Hz 0.25 +0.5
Six digits on each range
45 Hz to 1 kHz 0.25 +0.25
1 to 20 kHz 0.5 +0.25
20 to 100 kHz 5.0 +0.5
66 to 659.999 mV
0.01 to 10 Hz 5.0 +0.5 Two digits on each range
10 to 45 Hz 0.25 +0.5
Six digits on each range
45 Hz to 1 kHz 0.25 +0.25
1 to 20 kHz 0.5 +0.25
20 to 100 kHz 5.0 +0.5
0.66 to 6.59999 V
0.01 to 10 Hz 5.0 +0.5 Two digits on each range
10 to 45 Hz 0.25 +0.5
Six digits on each range
45 Hz to 1 kHz 0.25 +0.25
1 to 20 kHz 0.5 +0.25
20 to 100 kHz 5.0 +0.5
6.6 to 66.0000 V
0.01 to 10 Hz 5.0 +0.5 Two digits on each range
10 to 45 Hz 0.25 +0.5
Six digits on each range
45 Hz to 1 kHz 0.25 +0.25
1 to 20 kHz 0.5 +0.25
20 to 100 kHz 5.0 +0.5
Auxiliary Output (Dual Output Mode)
29 to 659.999 mV
0.01 to 10 Hz 5.0 +0.5 Two digits on each range
10 to 45 Hz 0.25 +0.5
Six digits on each range
45 Hz to 1 kHz 0.25 +0.25
1 to 10 kHz [3] 5.0 +0.5
0.66 to 6.59999 V
0.01 to 10 Hz 5.0 +0.5 Two digits on each range
10 to 45 Hz 0.25 +0.5
Six digits on each range
45 Hz to 1 kHz 0.25 +0.25
1 to 10 kHz [3] 5.0 +0.5
6.6 to 14.0000 V
0.01 to 10 Hz 5.0 +0.5 Two digits on each range
10 to 45 Hz 0.25 +0.5
Six digits on each range
45 Hz to 1 kHz 0.25 +0.25
1 to 10 kHz [3] 5.0 +0.5
[1] To convert p-p to rms for square wave, multiply the p-p value by 0.5.
[2] Uncertainty is stated in p-p. Amplitude is verified using an rms-responding DMM.
[3] Limited to 1 kHz for Auxiliary outputs ≥6.6 V p-p.