Fluke 6100B User manual

PN 3499335
September 2009 Rev. 1, 6/10
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6100B/6105A
Electrical Power Standards
Users Manual
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Table of Contents
Chapter Title Page
1 Introduction ......................................................................................... 1-1
1-1. Introduction........................................................................................... 1-3
1-2. Contacting Fluke................................................................................... 1-3
1-3. General Safety Summary ...................................................................... 1-3
1-4. Explanation of Safety-Related Symbols and Terms......................... 1-4
1-5. Protective Earth (Grounding) ........................................................... 1-4
1-6. Features................................................................................................. 1-5
1-7. About this Manual ................................................................................ 1-5
1-8. Specifications........................................................................................ 1-6
1-9. General Specifications .......................................................................... 1-6
1-10. Input Power ...................................................................................... 1-6
1-11. Dimensions....................................................................................... 1-6
1-12. Environment ..................................................................................... 1-6
1-13. Safety................................................................................................ 1-6
1-14. EMC ................................................................................................. 1-6
1-15. General Electrical Specifications ..................................................... 1-7
1-16. Amplitude/Frequency Limits............................................................ 1-7
1-17. Open and Closed Loop Operation .................................................... 1-7
1-18. Electrical Specifications ....................................................................... 1-8
1-19. Voltage Specifications...................................................................... 1-8
1-20. Voltage Channel Maximum Capacitive Loading for Output
Stability....................................................................................... 1-8
1-21. Voltage Range Limits and Burden............................................... 1-8
1-22. Voltage Sine Amplitude Specifications ....................................... 1-9
1-23. Voltage DC and Harmonic Amplitude Specifications ................. 1-10
1-24. Voltage Distortion and Noise ........................................................... 1-11
1-25. Current Range Limits ....................................................................... 1-11
1-26. Load Regulation Specification “adder”............................................ 1-12
1-27. Current Sine Amplitude Specifications ............................................ 1-12
1-28. Current DC and Harmonic Amplitude Specifications.................. 1-14
1-29. Current Distortion and Noise............................................................ 1-15
1-30. Voltage from the Current Terminals ................................................ 1-15
1-31. Range Limits and Impedances ..................................................... 1-15
1-32. Sine Specifications....................................................................... 1-15
1-33. DC and Harmonic Amplitude Specifications ................................... 1-16
1-34. Voltage from Current Terminals, Distortion and Noise............... 1-16

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1-35. Current to Voltage Phase Specifications .......................................... 1-17
1-36. Multi-Phase Operation...................................................................... 1-18
1-37. Voltage to Voltage Phase Specifications.......................................... 1-18
1-38. Energy Specifications....................................................................... 1-18
1-39. Pulse Inputs .................................................................................. 1-18
1-40. Pulse and Gate Inputs................................................................... 1-18
1-41. Pulse Output................................................................................. 1-18
1-42. Gate Output .................................................................................. 1-18
1-43. Accuracy ...................................................................................... 1-19
1-44. Test Duration................................................................................ 1-19
1-45. Power Specifications ........................................................................ 1-19
1-46. 6105A and 6106A Sinusoidal Power Accuracy at 45 Hz to
65 Hz; Power Factor 1.0 (ppm) [1] .................................................. 1-19
1-47. 6105A and 6106A Sinusoidal Power Accuracy at 45 Hz to
65 Hz; Power Factor 0.5 (ppm) [1] .................................................. 1-19
1-48. 6100B and 6101B Sinusoidal Power Accuracy at 45 Hz to
65 Hz; Power Factor 1.0 (ppm) [1] .................................................. 1-20
1-49. 6100B and 6101B Sinusoidal Power Accuracy at 45 Hz to
65 Hz; Power Factor 0.5 (ppm) [1] .................................................. 1-20
1-50. 6105A and 6106A Sinusoidal Power Accuracy with 20 %
THD at Power Factor 1.0 (ppm) [1]................................................. 1-20
1-51. 6100B and 6101B Non-sinusoidal Power Accuracy with 20 %
THD at Power Factor 1.0 (ppm) [1]................................................. 1-20
1-52. Voltage and Current Sinusoidal and Rectangular Modulation
Flicker Specification ...................................................................... 1-21
1-53. Fluctuating Harmonic Specifications ............................................... 1-21
1-54. Interharmonic Specifications............................................................ 1-22
1-55. Dip/Swell Specifications .................................................................. 1-22
1-56. Determining Non-sinusoidal Waveform Amplitude Specifications. 1-22
1-57. Non-sinusoidal Voltage Example..................................................... 1-23
1-58. Apparent Power (S) Accuracy Calculations..................................... 1-23
1-59. Apparent Power Example................................................................. 1-24
1-60. Power (P) Accuracy Calculations..................................................... 1-25
1-61. Power Example................................................................................. 1-25
1-62. References ........................................................................................ 1-27
2 Installation ........................................................................................... 2-1
2-1. Introduction........................................................................................... 2-3
2-2. Unpack and Inspection.......................................................................... 2-3
2-3. To Reship the Instrument...................................................................... 2-3
2-4. Placement.............................................................................................. 2-3
2-5. Cooling Considerations......................................................................... 2-3
2-6. Line Voltage ......................................................................................... 2-4
2-7. Connect to Line Power ......................................................................... 2-4
2-8. Connect Auxiliary Units ....................................................................... 2-5
2-9. Allocation of Phases ............................................................................. 2-6
2-10. Connection and Power-Up Sequence.................................................... 2-6
3 Features ............................................................................................... 3-1
3-1. Introduction........................................................................................... 3-3
3-2. Front-Panel Features ............................................................................. 3-3
3-3. The Main User Interface Areas............................................................. 3-6
3-4. Data Entry from the Front Panel ...................................................... 3-7
3-5. Direct/Indirect Mode ........................................................................ 3-8

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3-6. Using an External Keyboard and Mouse.......................................... 3-8
3-7. Sample Reference Signal and F10.................................................... 3-9
3-8. Set Up Exercise..................................................................................... 3-9
3-9. Switch to the Current Output............................................................ 3-10
3-10. Enable the Current Channel.............................................................. 3-10
3-11. The Current Channel is Enabled but Not Operating......................... 3-11
3-12. Set Up the L1 Current Channel ........................................................ 3-11
3-13. Over-Compliance Warning Message................................................ 3-12
3-14. Turn the Output Off.......................................................................... 3-13
3-15. Two-Wire / Four-Wire Voltage Settings .............................................. 3-13
3-16. Four-Wire Sense............................................................................... 3-14
3-17. Two-Wire / Four-Wire Configuration Settings ................................ 3-14
3-18. Rear-Panel Features .............................................................................. 3-16
4 Front-Panel Operation ........................................................................ 4-1
4-1. Introduction........................................................................................... 4-3
4-2. Power up ............................................................................................... 4-3
4-3. Warm up ............................................................................................... 4-3
4-4. Basic Setup Procedures......................................................................... 4-4
4-5. Global Settings...................................................................................... 4-5
4-6. Frequency ......................................................................................... 4-5
4-7. Line Locking .................................................................................... 4-5
4-8. Harmonic Edit Mode ........................................................................ 4-5
4-9. Reactive Calculations ....................................................................... 4-6
4-10. Soft Start........................................................................................... 4-7
4-11. Units and Standards.......................................................................... 4-7
4-12. Front-Panel Terminals ...................................................................... 4-8
4-13. Rear-Panel Output Settings .............................................................. 4-9
4-14. More Settings ................................................................................... 4-10
4-15. Voltage from Current Transfer Factors ............................................ 4-10
4-16. Save Setup and Load Setup Softkeys ............................................... 4-10
4-17. Set Date and Time ............................................................................ 4-11
4-18. GPIB Settings ................................................................................... 4-11
4-19. Set Factory Defaults ......................................................................... 4-11
4-20. About ................................................................................................ 4-11
4-21. Edit Mode ............................................................................................. 4-11
4-22. Direct Mode...................................................................................... 4-11
4-23. Deferred Mode ................................................................................. 4-11
4-24. Changes that are not Deferred .......................................................... 4-11
4-25. Setting up Voltage and Current Waveforms......................................... 4-12
4-26. Harmonics, DC and Sine ...................................................................... 4-13
4-27. Definition.......................................................................................... 4-13
4-28. Access to Edit Harmonics ................................................................ 4-13
4-29. 6100B Capability.............................................................................. 4-13
4-30. Sine/Harmonic Mode........................................................................ 4-13
4-31. Setting up Harmonics and DC.......................................................... 4-15
4-32. Grid Edit Mode................................................................................. 4-16
4-33. Interharmonics ...................................................................................... 4-17
4-34. Definition.......................................................................................... 4-17
4-35. Access to Edit Interharmonics.......................................................... 4-18
4-36. 6100B Capability.............................................................................. 4-18
4-37. Setting Up Interharmonics................................................................ 4-18
4-38. Fluctuating Harmonics.......................................................................... 4-18
4-39. Definition.......................................................................................... 4-19
4-40. Access to Fluctuating Harmonics..................................................... 4-19

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4-41. 6100B Capability.............................................................................. 4-19
4-42. Setting Up Fluctuating Harmonics ................................................... 4-19
4-43. Dips and Swells .................................................................................... 4-20
4-44. Definition.......................................................................................... 4-20
4-45. Access to Dips and Swells................................................................ 4-20
4-46. 6100B Capability.............................................................................. 4-21
4-47. Setting Up Dips/Swells..................................................................... 4-21
4-48. Flicker ................................................................................................... 4-23
4-49. Definition.......................................................................................... 4-23
4-50. Access to Flicker .............................................................................. 4-23
4-51. 6100B Capability.............................................................................. 4-24
4-52. Setting Up Basic Flicker................................................................... 4-24
4-53. Setting Up Flicker Extended Functions............................................ 4-25
4-54. Periodic Frequency Changes........................................................ 4-26
4-55. Distorted Voltage with Multiple Zero Crossings ......................... 4-27
4-56. Harmonics with Side Bands ......................................................... 4-28
4-57. Phase Jumps ................................................................................. 4-28
4-58. Rectangular Voltage Changes with 20 % Duty Cycle ................. 4-29
4-59. Copy and Paste...................................................................................... 4-30
4-60. Copy ................................................................................................. 4-30
4-61. Paste.................................................................................................. 4-30
4-62. The Energy Option................................................................................ 4-30
4-63. Overview of Functionality................................................................ 4-30
4-64. Principle of Operation ...................................................................... 4-30
4-65. Limitations........................................................................................ 4-31
4-66. Preparing to Use the Energy Option................................................. 4-31
4-67. Input Channel Configuration and Meter Constants .............................. 4-33
4-68. Connect MUT and Reference Meters............................................... 4-33
4-69. Type of Energy................................................................................. 4-34
4-70. Internal Pull-ups ............................................................................... 4-34
4-71. Energy Pulse Output Meter Constant and Pull up............................ 4-34
4-72. Conduct the Test............................................................................... 4-34
4-73. Test Modes............................................................................................ 4-34
4-74. Free Run Mode................................................................................. 4-35
4-75. Counted/Timed Mode....................................................................... 4-35
4-76. Gated Mode ...................................................................................... 4-36
4-77. Packet Mode ..................................................................................... 4-37
4-78. Remote Operation of the Energy Option .............................................. 4-38
5 Remote Operation ............................................................................... 5-1
5-1. Introduction........................................................................................... 5-5
5-2. Using the IEEE-488 Port for Remote Control ...................................... 5-5
5-3. Programming Options........................................................................... 5-5
5-4. Capability Codes................................................................................... 5-5
5-5. Bus Addresses....................................................................................... 5-6
5-6. Limited Access ..................................................................................... 5-7
5-7. Interconnections.................................................................................... 5-7
5-8. Operation via the IEEE 488 Interface................................................... 5-7
5-9. General ............................................................................................. 5-7
5-10. Operating Conditions........................................................................ 5-7
5-11. Programmed Transfer to Local Control (GTL or REN False) ......... 5-8
5-12. Device Clear ..................................................................................... 5-8
5-13. Levels of Reset ................................................................................. 5-8
5-14. Message Exchange................................................................................ 5-9
5-15. IEEE 488.2 Model............................................................................ 5-9

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5-16. Instrument STATUS Subsystem ...................................................... 5-9
5-17. Incoming Commands and Queries ................................................... 5-10
5-18. Instrument Functions and Facilities.................................................. 5-10
5-19. Outgoing Responses ......................................................................... 5-10
5-20. Query Error....................................................................................... 5-10
5-21. Request Service (RQS)..................................................................... 5-11
5-22. Reasons for Requesting Service................................................... 5-11
5-23. RQS in the IEEE 488.2 Model..................................................... 5-11
5-24. Retrieval of Device Status Information ................................................ 5-11
5-25. IEEE 488 and SCPI Standard Defined Features............................... 5-12
5-26. Status Summary Information and SRQ........................................ 5-12
5-27. Event Register Conditions............................................................ 5-13
5-28. Access via the Application Program ............................................ 5-13
5-29. Instrument Status Reporting IEEE 488.2 Basics .................................. 5-13
5-30. IEEE 488.2 Model............................................................................ 5-13
5-31. Instrument Model Structure.............................................................. 5-14
5-32. Status Byte Register ......................................................................... 5-14
5-33. Reading the Status Byte Register................................................. 5-14
5-34. Service Request Enable Register ................................................. 5-14
5-35. Reading the Service Request Enable Register ............................. 5-15
5-36. IEEE 488.2 defined Event Status Register ....................................... 5-15
5-37. Standard Event Status Enable Register ........................................ 5-16
5-38. Reading the Standard Event Enable Register............................... 5-17
5-39. The Error Queue........................................................................... 5-17
5-40. Instrument Status Reporting - SCPI Elements...................................... 5-17
5-41. General ............................................................................................. 5-17
5-42. SCPI Status Registers ....................................................................... 5-17
5-43. Reportable SCPI States..................................................................... 5-18
5-44. SCPI Programming Language. ............................................................. 5-18
5-45. SCPI Commands and Syntax................................................................ 5-19
5-46. SCPI Command Summary ............................................................... 5-19
5-47. Energy Command Summary ............................................................ 5-26
5-48. Calibration Subsystem Command Details........................................ 5-27
5-49. Output Subsystem Command Details............................................... 5-29
5-50. Input Subsystem Command Details ................................................. 5-31
5-51. Source Subsystem Command Details............................................... 5-31
5-52. General Commands...................................................................... 5-31
5-53. Power Values ............................................................................... 5-32
5-54. Voltage Setup............................................................................... 5-34
5-55. DC and Harmonics Phenomenon ................................................. 5-35
5-56. Fluctuating Harmonics Phenomenon ........................................... 5-37
5-57. Interharmonics Phenomenon........................................................ 5-38
5-58. Dip Phenomenon.......................................................................... 5-38
5-59. Flicker Phenomenon..................................................................... 5-39
5-60. Extended Flicker Sub-System .......................................................... 5-40
5-61. Extended Flicker State ................................................................. 5-41
5-62. Configure Signal .......................................................................... 5-41
5-63. Select Sideband Harmonic ........................................................... 5-41
5-64. Select Phase Jump Angle ............................................................. 5-41
5-65. Select Phase Jump Settle Period .................................................. 5-41
5-66. Report Phase Jump Stage ............................................................. 5-42
5-67. Report Phase Jump Elapsed Time................................................ 5-42
5-68. Current Setup ............................................................................... 5-42
5-69. Harmonics Phenomenon .............................................................. 5-44
5-70. Fluctuating Harmonics Phenomenon ........................................... 5-45

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5-71. Interharmonics Phenomenon........................................................ 5-46
5-72. Dip Phenomenon.......................................................................... 5-47
5-73. Flicker Phenomenon..................................................................... 5-48
5-74. Status Subsystem Command Details ................................................ 5-49
5-75. System Subsystem Command Details .............................................. 5-51
5-76. Unit Subsystem Command Details................................................... 5-52
5-77. Remote Operation of the Energy option ............................................... 5-53
5-78. SCPI Command Set .............................................................................. 5-53
5-79. Operating mode ................................................................................ 5-53
5-80. Energy Maintain Voltage ................................................................. 5-53
5-81. Energy units...................................................................................... 5-54
5-82. Result presentation ........................................................................... 5-54
5-83. Results .............................................................................................. 5-54
5-84. Output Gating ................................................................................... 5-55
5-85. Input Gating...................................................................................... 5-55
5-86. Warm-up Sequence Tree .................................................................. 5-56
5-87. Warm-up Duration............................................................................ 5-56
5-88. Warm-up Pulse Source..................................................................... 5-56
5-89. Test Sequence Tree........................................................................... 5-57
5-90. Test Duration.................................................................................... 5-57
5-91. Test Pulse Source ............................................................................. 5-57
5-92. ENERgy: ABORt ............................................................................. 5-58
5-93. MUT Tree......................................................................................... 5-58
5-94. MUT Meter Constant ....................................................................... 5-58
5-95. MUT Meter Constant Units.............................................................. 5-58
5-96. Input Debounce ................................................................................ 5-59
5-97. MUT Source ..................................................................................... 5-59
5-98. MUT Pull-up .................................................................................... 5-59
5-99. Reference Tree ................................................................................. 5-59
5-100. Input Debounce ................................................................................ 5-59
5-101. Reference Meter Constant ................................................................ 5-59
5-102. Reference Meter Constant Units ...................................................... 5-59
5-103. Reference Source.............................................................................. 5-60
5-104. Reference Pull-up ............................................................................. 5-60
5-105. Output Tree....................................................................................... 5-60
5-106. Output Meter Constant ..................................................................... 5-60
5-107. Output Meter Constant Units............................................................ 5-61
5-108. Output Pull-up .................................................................................. 5-61
5-109. Common Commands and Queries ........................................................ 5-61
5-110. Clear Status....................................................................................... 5-61
5-111. Event Status Enable.......................................................................... 5-61
5-112. Recall Event Status Enable............................................................... 5-62
5-113. Read Event Status Register .............................................................. 5-62
5-114. *IDN? (Instrument Identification).................................................... 5-63
5-115. Operation Complete.......................................................................... 5-63
5-116. Operation Complete?........................................................................ 5-64
5-117. Recall the instrument Hardware Fitment.......................................... 5-64
5-118. Power-On Status Clear ..................................................................... 5-65
5-119. Recall Power On Status Clear Flag .................................................. 5-65
5-120. Reset ................................................................................................. 5-66
5-121. Service Request Enable .................................................................... 5-66
5-122. Recall Service Request Enable......................................................... 5-67
5-123. Read Service Request Register......................................................... 5-67
5-124. Test Operations — Full Selftest ....................................................... 5-68
5-125. Wait .................................................................................................. 5-68

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5-126. Device Settings After *RST ................................................................. 5-69
5-127. Device Settings at POWER ON............................................................ 5-70
5-128. General ............................................................................................. 5-70
5-129. Power-On Settings Related to Common IEEE 488.2 Commands.... 5-70
5-130. *RST Settings Related to Common IEEE 488.2 Commands........... 5-71
5-131. *RST Settings Related to SCPI Commands ..................................... 5-72
5-132. Energy Option Action on Receiving *RST ...................................... 5-76
5-133. Worked Examples................................................................................. 5-77
6 Operator Maintenance ........................................................................ 6-1
6-1. Introduction........................................................................................... 6-3
6-2. Confidence Test .................................................................................... 6-3
6-3. Setting Up and Running the Confidence Test....................................... 6-3
6-4. Changing the User Password ................................................................ 6-4
6-5. Accessing the Fuse................................................................................ 6-4
6-6. How to Clean the Instrument ................................................................ 6-5
6-7. How to Clean the Air Filter .................................................................. 6-5
6-8. Lithium Battery Replacement ............................................................... 6-7
7 Calibration............................................................................................ 7-1
7-1. Introduction........................................................................................... 7-3
7-2. Calibration Methods ............................................................................. 7-3
7-3. Full Calibration Verification and Adjustment .................................. 7-3
7-4. Confidence Check ............................................................................ 7-3
7-5. Partial Adjustment ............................................................................ 7-3
7-6. Confidence Check of a Poly-phase System...................................... 7-3
7-7. Best Calibration Accuracy .................................................................... 7-4
7-8. Amplitude Measurements................................................................. 7-4
7-9. Phase Measurement .......................................................................... 7-4
7-10. The Effect of Phase Uncertainty on Power Accuracy ...................... 7-5
7-11. Calibration Uncertainties for Full Accuracy......................................... 7-6
7-12. Required Equipment ............................................................................. 7-6
7-13. Overview of 6100B Signal Generation................................................. 7-7
7-14. Independence of 6100B and 6101B...................................................... 7-7
7-15. The Fluke Service Center Calibration System...................................... 7-9
7-16. Characteristics of the Calibration System ........................................ 7-12
7-17. Transducers .................................................................................. 7-12
7-18. DMM Amplitude Error Contributions ......................................... 7-12
7-19. DMM Amplitude Phase Contributions ........................................ 7-13
7-20. Voltage to Voltage Phase Uncertainty ......................................... 7-13
7-21. Current to Voltage Phase Uncertainty.......................................... 7-13
7-22. Overview of Adjustment....................................................................... 7-13
7-23. Calibration Adjustment Process............................................................ 7-14
7-24. Entering Calibration Mode ............................................................... 7-14
7-25. Select Instrument Configuration .................................................. 7-14
7-26. Determine the 6100B Error.......................................................... 7-15
7-27. Initiate the Adjustment................................................................. 7-15
7-28. Return Calibration Switch to Normal........................................... 7-15
7-29. Verification .................................................................................. 7-16
7-30. Calibration Adjustment Points.............................................................. 7-16
7-31. Energy Option Calibration.................................................................... 7-19
7-32. Using Direct Measurement with a Frequency Meter........................ 7-19
7-33. Using an External Reference Frequency .......................................... 7-20

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Appendices
A Glossary....................................................................................................... A-1

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List of Tables
Table Title Page
1-1. Symbols.................................................................................................................. 1-4
2-1. Line Cords by Country........................................................................................... 2-4
3-1. Front-Panel Features .............................................................................................. 3-4
3-2. Rear-Panel Features ............................................................................................... 3-16
4-1. Waveshape Parameters........................................................................................... 4-22
4-2. Basic Flicker Function ........................................................................................... 4-24
4-3. Periodic Frequency Changes.................................................................................. 4-26
4-4. Distorted Voltage with Multiple Zero Crossings Flicker....................................... 4-27
4-5. Voltage Fluctuation................................................................................................ 4-27
4-6. Harmonics with Side Bands ................................................................................... 4-28
4-7. Phase Jumps ........................................................................................................... 4-29
4-8. Rectangular Voltage Changes with 20 % Duty Cycle ........................................... 4-30
5-1. IEEE 488 Compatibility Codes.............................................................................. 5-6
6-1. Approved Replacement Fuses................................................................................ 6-4
7-1. The Contribution of Phase Uncertainty to Power Accuracy .................................. 7-5
7-2. Voltage Amplitude Calibration Uncertainty Required........................................... 7-6
7-3. Current Amplitude Calibration Uncertainty Required ........................................... 7-6
7-4. Phase Calibration Uncertainty Required ................................................................ 7-6
7-5. Calibration Methods............................................................................................... 7-7
7-6. Samples Per Cycle.................................................................................................. 7-12
7-7. DMM Phase Error Uncertainty (Degrees) ............................................................. 7-13
7-8. Voltage Adjustment Points..................................................................................... 7-16
7-9. Current Adjustment Points..................................................................................... 7-17
7-10. Current Adjustment Points for 80 A Option (if fitted)........................................... 7-18
7-11. Voltage from Current Terminals Adjustment Points ............................................. 7-19

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List of Figures
Figure Title Page
2-1. Auxiliary Unit Connectors on the 6105A Rear Panel ............................................ 2-5
3-1. 6100B Front Panel.................................................................................................. 3-3
3-2. Graphical User Interface ........................................................................................ 3-6
3-3. The Output Menu (L1 Voltage Selected)............................................................... 3-9
3-4. The Output Menu (L1 Current Selected) ............................................................... 3-10
3-5. The Output Menu Softkeys .................................................................................... 3-10
3-6. The Output Menu (L1 Current Selected) ............................................................... 3-11
3-7. Waveform Menu, Fundamental.............................................................................. 3-11
3-8. Over Compliance Warning Message...................................................................... 3-12
3-9. Waveform Menu, Current Output .......................................................................... 3-13
3-10. Four-wire Sense Configuration .............................................................................. 3-14
3-11. Global Settings Menu Top-level Softkeys ............................................................. 3-14
3-12. Front-Panel Configuration Softkeys....................................................................... 3-15
3-13. Rear-Panel Features ............................................................................................... 3-16
4-1. Main Setup Page .................................................................................................... 4-4
4-2. Global Menu Softkeys............................................................................................ 4-5
4-3. Frequency, Line Locking ....................................................................................... 4-5
4-4. Reactive Power Calculation ................................................................................... 4-6
4-5. Units and Standards Configuration ........................................................................ 4-7
4-6. Front-Panel Terminal Configuration...................................................................... 4-8
4-7. Reference and Signal Configuration ...................................................................... 4-9
4-8. More Settings Softkeys .......................................................................................... 4-10
4-9. Voltage from Current ............................................................................................. 4-10
4-10. Channel Selection................................................................................................... 4-12
4-11. Waveform Top Level ............................................................................................. 4-13
4-12. Harmonics with Time Domain Graph.................................................................... 4-14
4-13. Harmonics with Frequency Domain Graph............................................................ 4-15
4-14. Harmonics Edit Mode Softkeys ............................................................................. 4-15
4-15. Softkeys for Waveform Edit mode......................................................................... 4-16
4-16. Grid Edit Screen..................................................................................................... 4-17
4-17. Second-Level Grid Edit Mode Softkeys ................................................................ 4-17
4-18. Bottom-Level Grid Edit Softkeys .......................................................................... 4-17
4-19. Waveform Menu for Interharmonics...................................................................... 4-18
4-20. Softkeys for Interharmonics ................................................................................... 4-18
4-21. Waveform Menu for Fluctuating Harmonics ......................................................... 4-19
4-22. Softkeys for Fluctuating Harmonics ...................................................................... 4-19

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4-23. Waveshape Softkeys .............................................................................................. 4-20
4-24. Waveform Menu for Dip........................................................................................ 4-20
4-25. Top Level Dip Softkeys ......................................................................................... 4-21
4-26. Dip Waveshape Softkeys ....................................................................................... 4-22
4-27. Dip Trigger Softkeys.............................................................................................. 4-22
4-28. Flicker Softkeys ..................................................................................................... 4-23
4-29. Basic Flicker Softkeys............................................................................................ 4-24
4-30. Flicker Menu (Frequency)...................................................................................... 4-24
4-31. Flicker Menu (Changes per Minute) ...................................................................... 4-25
4-32. Extended Flicker Softkeys ..................................................................................... 4-25
4-33. Combined Frequency and Voltage Changes .......................................................... 4-26
4-34. Distorted Voltage with Multiple Zero Crossings ................................................... 4-27
4-35. Harmonics with Side Bands ................................................................................... 4-28
4-36. Phase Jumps ........................................................................................................... 4-29
4-37. Rectangular Voltage Changes with 20 % Duty Cycle ........................................... 4-29
4-38. Waveform Menu Top Level................................................................................... 4-31
4-39. Energy Mode.......................................................................................................... 4-32
4-40. Input Channel Configuration and Meter Constants................................................ 4-33
4-41. Energy Option Top-Level Softkeys ....................................................................... 4-35
4-42. Counted/Timed Mode Configuration ..................................................................... 4-35
4-43. Gated Mode Configuration..................................................................................... 4-36
4-44. Packet Mode Configuration ................................................................................... 4-37
5-1. IEEE 488 Message Exchange Model ..................................................................... 5-9
5-2. IEEE 488 and SCPI Standard Defined Features .................................................... 5-12
5-3. Clear Status ............................................................................................................ 5-61
5-4. Event Status Enable................................................................................................ 5-61
5-5. Event Status Enable Query..................................................................................... 5-62
5-6. Event Status Register Query .................................................................................. 5-62
5-7. Instrument Identification........................................................................................ 5-63
5-8. Operation Complete ............................................................................................... 5-63
5-9. Operation Complete Query .................................................................................... 5-64
5-10. Option Query.......................................................................................................... 5-64
5-11. Power On Status Clear ........................................................................................... 5-65
5-12. Power On Status Clear Query ................................................................................ 5-65
5-13. Reset....................................................................................................................... 5-66
5-14. Service Request Enable.......................................................................................... 5-66
5-15. Service Request Enable Query............................................................................... 5-67
5-16. Status Byte Query .................................................................................................. 5-67
5-17. Test Query.............................................................................................................. 5-68
5-18. Wait........................................................................................................................ 5-68
6-1. Waveform Menu Top Level Softkeys.................................................................... 6-4
6-2. Rear Panel Showing Fuse....................................................................................... 6-5
6-3. Air Filter Access .................................................................................................... 6-6
7-1. Signal Generation................................................................................................... 7-8
7-2. After Phase Adjustment ......................................................................................... 7-9
7-3. Phase Measurement Connections........................................................................... 7-10
7-4. Waveforms ............................................................................................................. 7-11
7-5. Waveform Top Level ............................................................................................. 7-14
7-6. Password Prompt.................................................................................................... 7-14
7-7. Adjust Instrument Screen ....................................................................................... 7-15

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Chapter 1
Introduction
Title Page
1-1. Introduction............................................................................................. 1-3
1-2. Contacting Fluke..................................................................................... 1-3
1-3. General Safety Summary ........................................................................ 1-3
1-4. Explanation of Safety-Related Symbols and Terms........................... 1-4
1-5. Protective Earth (Grounding) ............................................................. 1-4
1-6. Features................................................................................................... 1-5
1-7. About this Manual .................................................................................. 1-5
1-8. Specifications.......................................................................................... 1-6
1-9. General Specifications ............................................................................ 1-6
1-10. Input Power ........................................................................................ 1-6
1-11. Dimensions......................................................................................... 1-6
1-12. Environment ....................................................................................... 1-6
1-13. Safety.................................................................................................. 1-6
1-14. EMC ................................................................................................... 1-6
1-15. General Electrical Specifications ....................................................... 1-7
1-16. Amplitude/Frequency Limits.............................................................. 1-7
1-17. Open and Closed Loop Operation ...................................................... 1-7
1-18. Electrical Specifications ......................................................................... 1-8
1-19. Voltage Specifications........................................................................ 1-8
1-20. Voltage Channel Maximum Capacitive Loading for Output
Stability........................................................................................ 1-8
1-21. Voltage Range Limits and Burden................................................. 1-8
1-22. Voltage Sine Amplitude Specifications ......................................... 1-9
1-23. Voltage DC and Harmonic Amplitude Specifications ................... 1-10
1-24. Voltage Distortion and Noise ............................................................. 1-11
1-25. Current Range Limits ......................................................................... 1-11
1-26. Load Regulation Specification “adder”.............................................. 1-12
1-27. Current Sine Amplitude Specifications .............................................. 1-12
1-28. Current DC and Harmonic Amplitude Specifications.................... 1-14
1-29. Current Distortion and Noise.............................................................. 1-15
1-30. Voltage from the Current Terminals .................................................. 1-15
1-31. Range Limits and Impedances ....................................................... 1-15
1-32. Sine Specifications......................................................................... 1-15
1-33. DC and Harmonic Amplitude Specifications ..................................... 1-16
1-34. Voltage from Current Terminals, Distortion and Noise................. 1-16
1-35. Current to Voltage Phase Specifications ............................................ 1-17
1-36. Multi-Phase Operation........................................................................ 1-18

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1-37. Voltage to Voltage Phase Specifications............................................ 1-18
1-38. Energy Specifications......................................................................... 1-18
1-39. Pulse Inputs .................................................................................... 1-18
1-40. Pulse and Gate Inputs..................................................................... 1-18
1-41. Pulse Output................................................................................... 1-18
1-42. Gate Output .................................................................................... 1-18
1-43. Accuracy ........................................................................................ 1-19
1-44. Test Duration.................................................................................. 1-19
1-45. Power Specifications .......................................................................... 1-19
1-46. 6105A and 6106A Sinusoidal Power Accuracy at 45 Hz to 65 Hz;
Power Factor 1.0 (ppm) [1]................................................................. 1-19
1-47. 6105A and 6106A Sinusoidal Power Accuracy at 45 Hz to 65 Hz;
Power Factor 0.5 (ppm) [1]................................................................. 1-19
1-48. 6100B and 6101B Sinusoidal Power Accuracy at 45 Hz to 65 Hz;
Power Factor 1.0 (ppm) [1]................................................................. 1-20
1-49. 6100B and 6101B Sinusoidal Power Accuracy at 45 Hz to 65 Hz;
Power Factor 0.5 (ppm) [1]................................................................. 1-20
1-50. 6105A and 6106A Sinusoidal Power Accuracy with 20 % THD at
Power Factor 1.0 (ppm) [1]................................................................. 1-20
1-51. 6100B and 6101B Non-sinusoidal Power Accuracy with 20 %
THD at Power Factor 1.0 (ppm) [1].................................................... 1-20
1-52. Voltage and Current Sinusoidal and Rectangular Modulation
Flicker Specification ........................................................................ 1-21
1-53. Fluctuating Harmonic Specifications ................................................. 1-21
1-54. Interharmonic Specifications.............................................................. 1-22
1-55. Dip/Swell Specifications .................................................................... 1-22
1-56. Determining Non-sinusoidal Waveform Amplitude Specifications... 1-22
1-57. Non-sinusoidal Voltage Example....................................................... 1-23
1-58. Apparent Power (S) Accuracy Calculations....................................... 1-23
1-59. Apparent Power Example................................................................... 1-24
1-60. Power (P) Accuracy Calculations....................................................... 1-25
1-61. Power Example................................................................................... 1-25
1-62. References .......................................................................................... 1-27

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Introduction 1
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1-1. Introduction
The Fluke Electrical Power Standards, “the Instruments” or “The Instrument”, are precise
instruments for the calibration of Watthour meters and energy reference standards and
measuring devices used to determine the magnitude and quality of power supplied to
consumers. The range of power standards includes the 6100B, 6105A Master Instruments
and 6101B and 6106A Auxiliary Instruments.
Note
Unless otherwise stated, the use of “6100B” in this manual refers to the
entire product family.
The Instruments can each be used to provide a single phase of electrical power quality
and energy. Adding one to three 6101B or 6106A Auxiliary Instruments extends a system
to up to four phases. For greater flexibility, the 6100B and 6105A Master units can also
be configured as Auxiliaries by connecting one cable externally. The 6105A and 6106A
are high-accuracy versions of the 6100B and 6101B respectively.
1-2. Contacting Fluke
To contact Fluke, call one of the following telephone numbers:
•Technical Support USA: 1-800-44-FLUKE (1-800-993-5853)
•Calibration/Repair USA: 1-888-99-FLUKE (1-888-993-5853)
•Canada: 1-800-36-FLUKE (1-800-363-5853)
•Europe: [phone]
•Japan: [phone]
•Singapore: [phone]
•Anywhere in the world: [phone]
Or, visit Fluke's website at www.fluke.com.
To register your product, visit http://register.fluke.com.
To view, print, or download the latest manual supplement, visit
http://us.fluke.com/usen/support/manuals.
1-3. General Safety Summary
This manual contains information and warnings that must be observed to ensure safe
operation and keep the Instrument in a safe condition. Operation or service in conditions
or in a manner other than specified could compromise safety. For the correct and safe use
of this Instrument, it is essential that both operating and service personnel follow
accepted safety procedures in addition to the safety precautions specified.
In this manual, a Warning identifies conditions and actions that pose hazard(s) to the
user; a Caution identifies conditions and actions that may damage the Instrument or the
test equipment.

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XWWarning
To avoid electrical shock, personal injury, or fire hazard:
•The Instrument must not be switched on if it is damaged or
suspected to be faulty.
•Do not operate the Instrument in damp, wet, condensing,
dusty, or explosive gas conditions.
•If the equipment is used in a manner not specified in this
manual, the protection provided by the Instrument may be
impaired.
•Whenever it is likely that safety protection has been
impaired, the Instrument must be made inoperative and be
secured against any unintended operation. Inform qualified
maintenance or repair personnel.
•Safety protection is likely to be impaired if, for example, the
Instrument shows visible damage or fails to operate
normally.
1-4. Explanation of Safety-Related Symbols and Terms
The symbols in Table 1 are found on the Instrument or in this manual.
Table 1-1. Symbols
Symbol Explanation
XHazardous voltage. Risk of electrical shock.
WRisk of danger. Important information. See manual.
JEarth ground.
)Conforms to relevant Canadian Standards Association directives.
PConforms to relevant European Union directives.
~Do not dispose of this product as unsorted municipal waste. Go to Fluke’s website for
recycling information.
1-5. Protective Earth (Grounding)
Protection Class 1 - The Instrument must be operated with a protective earth/ground
connection via the protective earth/grounding conductor of the ac line supply cable. The
protective earth/ground connects before the ac line and neutral connections when the
supply plug is inserted into the Instrument's rear panel ac line supply socket. If the final
connection to the ac line supply is made elsewhere, ensure that the protective
earth/ground connection is made before ac line and neutral.
If there is a possibility the protective earth/ground connection might not be made before
the ac line and neutral connections, or the output terminals are connected to a potentially
hazardous live circuit, the separate protective earth/ground connection stud on the rear
panel of the Instrument must be connected to a suitable protective earth/ground.

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XWWarning
To avoid electrical shock or personal injury, do not intentionally
or unintentionally interrupt the protective ground conductor
inside or outside the Instrument. Interrupting the protective
ground conductor is likely to make the Instrument dangerous.
Intentional interruption is prohibited.
1-6. Features
The Instruments feature the following:
•Traceable power and energy signals
•Configurable from one to four independent phases
•Full independent control of voltage and current on each phase
•1 kV and 21 A available on each phase (50 A with the 50 A option, 80 A with the
80 A option) on each phase. By default, the N phase is limited to 33 V rms. This can
be overridden by the user. Setting up voltage and current waveforms are described in
later in this manual.
•Up to 100 harmonics and dc on either or both voltage and current channels.
•Fluctuating harmonics and interharmonics to IEC 61000-4-7 and 61000-4-13, 61000-
4-13 and 61000-4-14
•Dips and swells to IEC 61000-4-11
•Flicker to 61000-4-15
•Simultaneous power quality phenomena to IEC61000-4-30 and 61000-4-34
•Built-in IEC 61036 and IEC 62053 series current waveforms for static Watthour
meter testing.
•User-definable waveforms
•User-selectable reactive power calculation method
•>13 V peak compliance on all current outputs up to 21 A
•Soft start options to handle inrush current taken by instruments that take power from
the voltage signal
•Complex Instrument configurations can be saved to internal memory or to a USB
memory device for transfer to other 6105A0B systems
•The optional Energy Comparator provides for calibration of energy meters
•10 MHz or 20 MHz reference clock output option
1-7. About this Manual
This manual provides complete information for installing the Electrical Power Standard
and operating it from the front panel and remotely. It also provides a glossary of terms as
well as detailed specifications. The following topics are covered in this manual:
•Installation
•Operating controls and features
•Front panel operation
•Remote operation (IEEE-488.2)

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•Data transfer via external storage
•Operator maintenance, including calibration
•Glossary of Terms
1-8. Specifications
The following sections give the Instrument’s general and detailed specifications.
1-9. General Specifications
1-10. Input Power
Voltage 100 V - 240 V with up to ±10 % fluctuations
Transient overvoltages Impulse withstand (overvoltage) category II of IEC 60364-4-443
Frequency 47 Hz - 63 Hz
Max. Consumption 1000 VA max from 100 - 130 V, 1250 VA max from 130 V - 260 V
1-11. Dimensions
6100B, 6101B, 6105A, and 6106A With 50 A or 80 A Options
Height 233 mm (9.17 inches) 324 mm (12.8 inches)
Height (without feet) 219 mm (8.6 inches) 310 mm (12.2 inches)
Width 432 mm (17 inches) 432 mm (17 inches)
Depth 630 mm (24.8 inches) 630 mm (24.8 inches)
Weight 23 kg (51 lb) 30 kg (66 lb)
1-12. Environment
Operating temperature 5 °C - 35 °C
Calibration temperature (tcal) range 16 °C - 30 °C
Storage temperature 0 °C - 50 °C
Transit temperature -20 °C - 60 °C <100 hours
Warm up time 1 hour
Safe operating max. relative humidity (non-condensing) <80 % 5 °C - 31 °C ramping linearly down to 50 % at
35 °C
Storage max. relative humidity (non-condensing) <95 % 0 °C - 50 °C
Operating altitude 0 m - 2,000 m
Non-operating altitude 0 m - 12,000 m
Shock MIL-PRF-28800F class 3
Vibration MIL-PRF-28800F class 3
Enclosure MIL-PRF-28800F class 3
1-13. Safety
•Meets CAN/CSA-C22.2 No 61010.1-04, UL Std. No. 61010-1 (2nd Edition), ISA-82.02.01
Reference Standard: IEC 61010-1:2001
•Indoor use only, pollution degree 2; installation category II
•CE marked and CSA listed
1-14. EMC
EN61326-1:2006, CISPR 11 Class A, FCC rules part 15, sub-part B, class A (Class A equipment is suitable for use in
establishments other than domestic, and those directly connected to a low voltage power supply network which supplies
buildings used for domestic purposes).