Fluke 5730A User manual

Sales Guide
5730A Multifunction Calibrator
The new GOLD standard in electrical calibration

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Contents
5730A MULTIFUNCTION CALIBRATOR......................................................................................................... 1
THE NEW GOLD STANDARD IN ELECTRICAL CALIBRATION ................................................................. 1
1. OBJECTIVE ..................................................................................................................................................... 3
2. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................. 3
3. PRODUCT POSITIONING ................................................................................................................................ 3
4. VALUE PROPOSITION..................................................................................................................................... 4
5. FEATURES AND BENEFITS .............................................................................................................................. 4
6. TARGET CUSTOMERS..................................................................................................................................... 5
7. WHO DO I CALL.............................................................................................................................................. 5
8. TYPICAL APPLICATIONS ................................................................................................................................. 6
9. VINTAGE PRODUCTS...................................................................................................................................... 6
10. KEY FEATURES ........................................................................................................................................... 7
10.1. FEATURES AT-A-GLANCE (LEFT SIDE)......................................................................................................................7
10.2. FEATURES AT-A-GLANCE (RIGHT SIDE) ...................................................................................................................8
10.3. FEATURES AT-A-GLANCE (REAR PANEL) ..................................................................................................................8
10.4. TOUCHSCREEN DISPLAY OPERATION .....................................................................................................................9
10.5. CONNECTION TO 5725A &52120A AMPLIFIERS .................................................................................................11
10.6. ARTIFACT CALIBRATION ....................................................................................................................................11
10.7. WIDEBAND RF OPTION ....................................................................................................................................12
11. COMPETITIVE COMPARISON ................................................................................................................... 12
KEY SPECS/FEATURE COMPARISON...................................................................................................................................12
PRICE VS.PERFORMANCE ..............................................................................................................................................15
5730A VS.5720A ......................................................................................................................................................16
12. COMMON OBJECTIONS ........................................................................................................................... 16
13.PRODUCT DEMONSTRATION................................................................................................................... 17
14.ORDERING INFORMATION ...................................................................................................................... 22
15.SCHEDULE ............................................................................................................................................... 22
16.SALES AND MARKETING MATERIALS ....................................................................................................... 22
17.FAQ ......................................................................................................................................................... 23

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1. Objective
To provide a thorough overview to the key product features, learn about the target
industries/customers, see how the 5730A compares with the competition, identify vintage
replacement opportunities, and learn where to find available marketing materials.
2. Introduction
The Fluke Calibration 5730A Multifunction Calibrator is a versatile benchtop calibrator designed for
calibration of 3.5 to 8.5 digit DMMs, clamp meters (up to 6000Amps with 52120A), and RF Millivolt
meters (with 30 MHz option). The 5730A provides improved best-in-class specifications when
compared to the Fluke 5720A Multifunction Calibrator.The 5730A is the next generation of
multifunction calibrators to meet the most demanding DC/LF workloads and provide customers a
solution to calibrate 8.5 digit DMMs.
The 6.5 inch VGA full color touchscreen display provides an easy-to-use, dynamic user interface for
increased productivity and better user experience. Other new features include Visual Connection
Management (VCM)TM output terminals, which light up to guide cable connections and provide
safety for both the user and instrument.
3. Product Positioning
The 5730A is positioned in terms of price and performance above existing Fluke Calibration and
competitor Multifunction Calibrators. It is capable of calibrating digital multimeters up to 8.5 digits.
It sources DC/AC voltage, DC/AC current, and resistance at better accuracy specifications than the
Fluke Calibration 5720A Multifunction Calibrator, which is widely regarded as the most accurate
Multifunction Calibrator in the world. With the utilization of artifact calibration, the end user can
enhance accuracies even further and lower yearly cost of ownership.
Fluke 5720A
Fluke 5730A
Fluke 5522A
Meatest 142
Transmille 3010A

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4. Value Proposition
The new Model 5730A calibrator delivers the best accuracy and usability of any calibrator available
today. It’s unique combination of best in class performance and modern features will enhance your
labs workload coverage while also improving your cycle times and workflow efficiency. The 5730A
also simplifies operator training and reduces learning curves through the use of familiar 5700 type
keyboard/knob controls in combination with an up to date, significantly more informative touch
screen interface. All of these advances come together in the 5730A to save you time and money
while leveraging your existing procedure and programs through emulation of the industry standard
5700A and 5720A.
5. Features and Benefits
Feature
Benefit
Touchscreen GUI
Easy-to-use + simple status indication + flat menu navigation = Lower cost
of training for employees, quicker setup time, quicker manual operation.
Specifications
Up to 40% improvement in measurement uncertainties compared to
5720A. Improvements in AC voltage, AC current, and resistance.
LED lit Output (VCMTM
terminals)
Provide customer guidance in proper cable connection minimizing risk of
in-proper connections, improves safety for user and instrument.
Updated digital internal
technology
Improved best-in-class accuracy with newer internal digital components
and technology offering better support for the future.
Artifact Calibration
Maintain better accuracy specifications for longer. This will allow you to
achieve 24 hour, 90 day, or 180 day specifications for up to 2 years, thus
addressing higher accuracy workload. Fluke Calibration recommends
performing a full verification check at a Fluke Service Center every 2 years.
Local language support
GUI is equipped with 9 language choices
52120A Compatible
Use your 52120A to boost current output to 100 A DC or 120 A AC in
closed loop operation. 5730A drives the 52120A and all outputs are
displayed directly on 5730A GUI.
5725A Compatible
Fully compatible with existing 5725A amplifiers, thus extending your
current and frequency coverage while protecting your investment.
MET/CAL Compatible
MET/CAL version 8.2 or newer required to use 5730A improved specs. Will
work with older versions of MET/CAL, but will need to identify itself as a
5700A or 5720A and will utilize those units’ spec tables.
MET/CAL Backward
Compatibility
“Device Mapping” capability allows 5730A to identify itself as a 5700A or
5720A to prevent MET/CAL users from having to edit existing procedures.
5730A is a drop-in replacement for existing 57XX calibrators, saving time
and cost.
USB port for flash drives
Allows simple collection of calibration constants (CSV format) onto a USB
stick for easy import to Excel for stability and drift analysis. Run Cal Check
and then download constants via the front panel USB port.
UUT error display
Allows user to quickly know the UUT % or ppm error.
4 Communication ports
IEEE-488 (GPIB), RS232, Ethernet, and USB allow remote control via a PC
Full-time Specification
Display
Based on calibrator settings for confidence (99% or 95%) and spec interval
(24 hr, 90 day, 180 day, 1 year), 5730A automatically displays the accuracy
specifications for every output range and function. Toggle ON and OFF.

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Wideband Option
Provides AC Voltage frequency up to 30MHz for expanded workload
coverage such as RF millivolt meters.
Automatic power sensing
Power switch automatically senses the correct mains voltage and
frequency, preventing incorrect settings and protecting the instrument.
6. Target Customers
The 5730A primarily targets Tier II and Tier III calibration professionals whose workload demands the
best accuracy for DC/LF calibrations.Generally, the largest workload is 6.5 digit DMMs, although
DMMs up to 8.5 digits can be calibrated with additional standards. The 5730A offers the best
accuracy specifications of any Multifunction Calibrator, making it a necessary instrument for
individuals who require the very best performance in DCLF calibration.
Industry
Applications
Cal Workload
Prime Contractors,
Internal Cal Labs
Calibration Program verification
3.5 – 8.5 digit DMM, Clamp Meters, RF Millivolt
meters
3rd party cal lab
Service DMMs and other workload for variety of
industries and customers (varies by region)
3.5 – 8.5 digit DMM, Clamp Meters, RF Millivolt
meters
Electronic equip.
mfr.
Mfr. electronic devices
R&D, Type Test, Verification
Military
Calibration Program verification
3.5 – 8.5 digit DMM, Clamp Meters, RF Millivolt
meters
NMI
Traceable standards, R&D, Calibration Program
verification
R&D, Verification, workload as listed above
7. Who Do I call
Industry
Contact Position
Prime Contractors,
Internal Cal Labs
Lab Manager, Business Mgr., Metrologist, R&D Mgr., Engineering Mgr.
3rd party cal lab
Lab Manager, Business Mgr., Calibration Technician
Electronic equip.
mfr.
Mfg. Eng., Asset Mgr., Test Eng., Production Mgr.
Military
Lab Manager, Budget Mgr., Program Mgr., Metrologist, Calibration Technician
NMI
Lab Mgr., Metrologist, Calibration Technician

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8. Typical Applications
The following provides some typical and non-typical applications where the 5730A can be utilized.
-Calibration of long-scale DMMs (typical units)
oFluke 8508A, 8845A, 8846A, 8842A, 8840A
oTektronix DMM4040, DMM4050
oAgilent 3458A, 34401A, 34410A, 34411A
oKeithley 2000, 2001, 2002
oNI - PXI 4070, 4071
oTransmille 8080/8081/8071
-NMI Lab comparisons
-ATE Systems & Military Test Stands
-RF millivolt meters (with 30 MHz wideband option)
-Precision Source for Engineering, Manufacturing or Service environments
9. Vintage Products
The following provides competitive or legacy Fluke products that are replacement candidates.
Fluke 5700A
Fluke 5720A
Fluke 5200A
Fluke 5440B
Datron/Wavetek
4700 Series
Multifunction
Calibrators
4800 Series
Multifunction
Calibrators
4200 AC
Calibrator
4000 DC Calibrator

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10. Key features
10.1. Features at-a-glance (left side)

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10.2. Features at-a-glance (right side)
10.3. Features at-a-glance (rear panel)
6.5” VGA Touchscreen Display
•All operations other than Alpha Numeric Entry
•All Menu operations
•Spec Display (%, PPM, dB)
•Auto Meter Error calculations
•Status indication
Multiplier Function
•Quickly change order of
magnitude of output
Correction Keys
•Backspace, Clear
Everything, Reset
Multifunction Scrolling Knob
•Jogging function, error adjustment,
cursor movement, etc.
USB Port
•Download Cal Constants
with a USB memory stick
Amplifier Interfaces
•52120A Closed Loop Operation
•5725A compatible
Phase Lock BNC Connectors
•Variable Phase Out
•Phase Lock In
Remote Interfaces
•USB 2.0, Ethernet, RS-232, and
GPIB (IEEE-488)
Automatic Power Sensing
•Unit independently senses incoming
mains voltage & frequency

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10.4. Touchscreen Display Operation
The 5730A touchscreen was designed to accommodate the legacy user of the 5700A and 5720A
calibrators. Much consideration was put into modernizing the front panel operation with the
touchscreen while not completely erasing 20+ years of muscle memory and familiar functional entry.
To that point, the paradigm of “number-multiple-function” and hand movement from left to right to
accomplish this order was chosen. All secondary functions of the calibrator were moved to the
touchscreen, with only hard keys used to accomplish the calibrator’s primary functions left.
One high level rule to remember with the 5730A touchscreen is this: If it’s yellow, it’s touchable.
There are a few exceptions, but for the most part, any font in yellow is a button. This holds for many
of the tables and options that pop up when you hit a “+” sign or a yellow dot next to the “auto
range” status. The five large button toolbar at the bottom of the screen features many of the
commonly used secondary functions, such as Boost and Wideband. These buttons change color and
text when touched to indicate current status.
The Setup Menu took the most work from a design standpoint. The new menu structure is set up to
be as “flat” as possible, meaning that a user should be able to get to any functional setup menu item
with 3 or fewer touches. The 5730A features all of the same setup menu items from its
predecessors, plus some additional ones, like Brightness.
Another new attribute of the Setup menu is the navigation toolbar, or “bread crumb,” located along
the top of the Setup menu screen. This toolbar is effectively the “back” button. It allows you to
jump backwards as many levels as you want. Just touch the yellow font in whichever menu level you
prefer, and the 5730A will jump to that setup menu level. This provides additional flexibility in
operating the instrument, increasing productivity and speed of instrument setup.
Auto/Locked
Range Button
Output
Secondary Function
Toolbar
•Boost
•Wideband
•Guard/Sense status
•4-Wire Comp
•Aux Current
Terminal
Hazardous Voltage Icon
•Activated above 30 V
Unsettled Icon
•Informs user to
wait for signal to
stabilize

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Additional features displayed on the touchscreen include: instrument uncertainty displayed in % or
ppm in the top right of the screen, including the current specification interval and the last time since
the unit was calibrated, date and time, Operate/Standby status, Hazardous Voltage status, Phase
offset and Phase Lock status, Reference, Scale, and Offset values and error calculations, and
Auto/Locked range status.
The lifetime of the touchscreen display is dependent on the brightness level. At 50% brightness
(default level), the screen is expected to last approximately 15 years and is actually quite bright.
Even at 0% brightness, the output is still viewable. There currently are no “screen saver” or time out
options as a blank screen could be a safety concern and the power would have to be removed from
Calibration Specification Status (Touch ON/OFF)
•Immediate Spec display in % or PPM
•Specification Interval
•Time since last calibration
3 Ways to Adjust Phase
•Manually using the number pad
•Touch the value on the linear scale
•Rotating the knob
Touchable Keys are colored yellow
Output
status
Secondary
Function
status
Setup Menu
“Breadcrumb”
•Move up 1 or
multiple levels
by simply
touching the
Menu level
desired
•Yellow Font
indicates a
touchable item
Easy to Edit
•Touching an
existing value will
open a blank
space to input
new numbers
•Date is password
protected to
prevent incorrect
cal dates