Fluke 9100 Series Instruction Manual

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U SER ' S H ANDBOOK
Model 9100
Universal Calibration System
Volume 1 — Operation

User's Handbook
For
The Model 9100
Universal Calibration System
(for Remote Operation, Instrument Specification, Specification Verification, Routine Maintenance and Calibration
refer to Volume 2 — Performance)
Volume 1 — Operation
© 2005 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved.
All product names are trademarks of their respective companies.

This product complies with the requirements of the following European Community Directives:
89/336/EEC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) and 73/23/EEC (Low Voltage)
as amended by 93/68/EEC (CE Marking).
However, noisy or intense electromagnetic fields in the vicinity of the equipment can disturb the measurement
circuit. Users should exercise caution and use appropriate connection and cabling configurations to avoid
misleading results when making precision measurements in the presence of electromagnetic interference.
© 2005 Fluke Corporation P/N 850300 Issue 9.0(July 2005)

0-2 Model 9100 User's Handbook — Contents List
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Contents
Volume 1 — Operation (This Volume)
Section 1 The Model 9100 Multifunction Calibrator
1.1 About Section 1 ............................................................................................................. 1-1
1.2 Introduction to the Model 9100 ...................................................................................... 1-2
1.3 Model 9100 Options and Associated Products ............................................................. 1-6
1.4 UUT Calibration Procedure Library ............................................................................... 1-7
1.5 Printer Support .............................................................................................................. 1-8
1.6 UUT Calibration Certificates .......................................................................................... 1-8
1.7 Inventory Manaagement................................................................................................ 1-8
1.8 Documentation .............................................................................................................. 1-8
Section 2 Installing the Model 9100
2.1 About Section 2 ............................................................................................................. 2-1
2.2 Lifting and Carrying the Model 9100 ............................................................................. 2-2
2.3 Unpacking and Inspection ............................................................................................. 2-2
2.4 Storage .......................................................................................................................... 2-3
2.5 Preparation for Shipment .............................................................................................. 2-3
2.6 Calibration Enable Switch ............................................................................................. 2-3
2.7 Preparation for Operation .............................................................................................. 2-4
2.8 Connectors and Pin Designations ................................................................................. 2-10
Section 3 Model 9100 Controls
3.1 About Section 3 ............................................................................................................. 3-1
3.2 Introduction to the Front Panel ...................................................................................... 3-2
3.3 Modes of Operation ....................................................................................................... 3-4
3.3.1 Mode Selection ................................................................................................... 3-4
3.3.2 Configuration Mode ............................................................................................. 3-6
3.4 Working with Front Panel Controls — Tutorials ............................................................ 3-32

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Section 4 Using the Model 9100 — Manual Mode
4.1 About Section 4 ............................................................................................................. 4.1-1
4.2 Interconnections ............................................................................................................ 4.2-1
Functions:
4.3 DC Voltage .................................................................................................................... 4.3-1
4.4 AC Voltage .................................................................................................................... 4.4-1
4.5 DC Current .................................................................................................................... 4.5-1
4.6 AC Current .................................................................................................................... 4.6-1
4.7 Resistance..................................................................................................................... 4.7-1
4.8 Conductance ................................................................................................................. 4.8-1
4.9 Frequency ..................................................................................................................... 4.9-1
4.10 Mark/Period ................................................................................................................... 4.10-1
4.11 % Duty ........................................................................................................................... 4.11-1
4.12 Auxiliary Functions ........................................................................................................ 4.12-1
4.13 Capacitance .................................................................................................................. 4.13-1
4.14 Thermocouple Temperature .......................................................................................... 4.14-1
4.15 RTD Temperature ......................................................................................................... 4.15-1
4.16 Logic-Pulses .................................................................................................................. 4.16-1
4.17 Logic-Levels .................................................................................................................. 4.17-1
4.18 Insulation/Continuity ...................................................................................................... 4.18-1
4.19 DC Power ...................................................................................................................... 4.19-1
4.20 AC Power ...................................................................................................................... 4.20-1
4.21 AC Harmonics ............................................................................................................... 4.21-1
Section 5 Using the Model 9100 — Procedure Mode
5.1 About Section 5 ............................................................................................................. 5.1-1
5.2 Procedure Mode — Safety and General Notes ............................................................. 5.2-1
5.3 Procedure Mode — Access Guide ................................................................................ 5.3-1
5.4 Procedure Mode — 'Adjustment Only' Procedure ......................................................... 5.4-1
5.5 Procedure Mode — '1 Year Verification' & 'ISO9000 Verify' Procedures ...................... 5.5-1
5.6 Procedure Mode — 'Verify Pass/Fail' & 'ISO9000 Pass/Fail' Procedures..................... 5.6-1
See Volume 2 — Performance
Section 6 Remote Interfaces
Section 7 Model 9100 Specifications
Section 8 Model 9100 — Routine Maintenance and Test
Section 9 Model 9100 — Specification Verification
Section 10 Model 9100 — Calibration

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DANGER
HIGH VOLTAGE
DANGER
!
Model 9100: I+, I-, Hi, Lo, sHi and sLo Terminals
Model 9105: H (Red), sH (Red), sL (Black) LI- (Black)
and I+20 (Yellow) Leads carry the Full Output Voltage
THIS CAN KILL !
Avoid damage to your instrument !
Refer to User's Handbook, Volume 2, Section 7; for
Maximum Output Voltages and Currents.
Unless you are sure that it is safe to do so,
DO NOT TOUCH ANY of the following:
Model 9100:I+ I- Hi Lo sHi or SLo leads and terminals
Model 9105:H sH sL LI-or I+20 leads
THIS INSTRUMENT IS CAPABLE OF DELIVERING
A LETHAL ELECTRIC SHOCK !
!

Section 1: Introducing the Model 9100: About Section 1 1-1
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1.1 About Section 1
Section 1 The Model 9100 Universal Calibration System
Section1introduces the Model 9100UniversalCalibrationSystem. Itis divided into the
following sub-sections:
1.2 Introducing the Model 9100
1.2.1 Functions
1.2.2 Operating Modes
1.2.3 System Operation
1.3 Model 9100 Options and Associated Products
1.4 UUT Calibration Procedure Library
1.5 Printer Support
1.6 Calibration Certificates
1.7 Inventory Management
1.8 Documentation

1-2 Section 1: Introducing the Model 9100
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1.2 Introduction to the Model 9100
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1.2.1 Functions
The Model 9100 is a state-of-the-art calibrator offering multimeter test capabilities, providing wide functionality from a single
source. It can calibrate:
• DC Voltage: ...............................................0V to ±1050V
• AC Voltage: ...............................................0V to 1050V 10Hz to 100kHz
Waveshapes: Sinusoidal, Square, Impulse, Triangular and Trapezoidal
• DC Current: ................................................0A to ±20A (1000A with Option 200)
• AC Current: ................................................0A to 20A 10Hz to 30kHz (1000A with Option 200)
Waveshapes: Sinusoidal, Square, Impulse, Triangular and Trapezoidal
• Resistance:..................................................0Ωto 400MΩ
• Frequency (1:1 Square Wave):...................0.5Hz to 10MHz
Voltage Levels (LF): -32V to +32V (HF): -6.5V to +6.5V
• Phase: .........................................................±180°on ACV and ACI functions
• Mark/Period Ratio: .....................................2.5 x 10-8 : 1 to 0.999995 : 1
Pulse widths: 0.05 µ s to 1999.99ms Repetition Intervals: 0.1 µ s to 2000.00ms
Voltage Levels (LF): -32V to +32V (HF): -6.5V to +6.5V
• Per Cent Duty Cycle: .................................00.05% to 99.95% (2 decimal places)
Repetition Intervals: 0.1µs to 2000.00ms
Voltage Levels (LF): -32V to +32V (HF): -6.5V to +6.5V
• Capacitance: ...............................................500pF to 40mF
• Conductance:..............................................2.5nS to 2.5mS
• Thermocouple Simulation:.........................Types: B, C, E, K, L, J, N, R, S and T. Temp. Scales: IPTS-68 & ITS-90.
Range depends on thermocouple type: Refer to Section 4, Paras 4.14.
• RTD Temperature Simulation:...................'PT385' (Euro) curve: -200°C to +850°C; or 'PT392' (USA) curve: -200°C to +630°C
Temp. Scales: IPTS-68 & ITS-90.
• Logic Stimulus: ..........................................Pulsed Logic: TTL, CMOS, ECL
Pulse widths: 0.05
µ s to 1999.99ms Repetition Intervals: 0.1 µ s to 2000.00ms
• Logic Stimulus: ..........................................DC Levels: TTL, CMOS, ECL
A
A
A
sHi sLo
Hi Lo
I+I-
!
123
456
789
0
—
E
OFF
ON Mode
Aux
Hz
Ω
A
V
A B C D E F CLR
GH I J KL
MN OP QR
ST UV WX
YZ
OUTPUT
1500Vpk
max
15Vpk
max
15Vpk
max
HIGH VOLTAGE
DANGER
_/
!

Section 1: Introducing the Model 9100 1-3
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1.2.2 Operating Modes
In order to be able to calibrate a wide range of different UUTs, the 9100 has had
flexibility built into its design. There are five modes, only two of which, 'Manual' and
'Procedure'determinetheeverydayuseoftheinstrument. Theotherthreeareconcerned
with system configuration, 9100 calibration and 9100 selftest.
1.2.2.1 Manual Mode
In 'Manual' Mode: the 9100 is operated entirely from the front panel. The operator is
in complete charge of the calibration procedure, usually interpreted locally from the
UUT manufacturer's calibration data.
1.2.2.2 Procedure Mode
'Procedure' Mode involves the use of a memorized calibration procedure. The
manufacturer's data for the UUT will have been interpreted into a series of calibration
operations,whichareprogrammed on to amemorycard. Whenthecardis inserted into
the 'PROCEDURE' slot in the front panel, the 9100 will move from operation to
operation,switchingthe9100controlsautomatically,andissuingaseriesofrequestsfor
the operator to change UUT switching and connections.
1.2.2.3 Configuration Mode
Thismodeprovidesaccessfortheuser-selectableconfigurationoptions. Theseinclude:
Direct Access
• Change the viewing angle of the LCD screen display.
Password Access
• Set the instrument to power-up in either Manual or Procedure mode.
• Change the IEEE-488 bus address.
• Enable or disable the use of an external printer (Procedure mode only).
• Enable or disable the use of a data card in the 'RESULTS' slot (Procedure mode only).
• Adjust the threshold for high voltage warning.
• Determinethepercentage ofUUTmeasurement tolerancebeyondwhich a'Borderline'result
is called (Procedure mode only).
• Clear the displayed list of Procedure mode users.
• Alter the memorized date and time, and its format of presentation.
• Select the type of certificate required to be printed, alter some of the certificate details, and
re-format its pages (Procedure mode only).
• Alter the passwords required for entry to Configuration and Calibration modes.
• Set User language (Procedure mode only).

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1.2.2.4 Calibration Mode
Calibration of the 9100 itself cannot proceed until two security measures have been
satisfied:
1. The rear panel 'CAL' switch must be set to its 'ENABLE' position.
Note: Theswitchis recessed behind a small hole — atshipment this holeis covered by
apaper seal which should not be brokenexcept foran authorized recalibration.
A broken seal is regarded as invalidating the previous calibration.
2. An acceptable password must be entered on the screen.
Once into Calibration mode, There are three types of calibration available:
•'Special' calibration, enabling automatic calibration of the main A-D converter.
Thisshouldbe used onlyundersupervision—if it issuspectedthatsuch calibration
may be required, contact your Fluke Service Center.
•'Factory use only' is an initial calibration which is not available to users, requiring
a second password.
•'StandardCalibration'willinitiatemanualcalibrationproceduresforthosefunctions
for which recalibration is required. These are: DC Voltage, AC Voltage, DC
Current, AC Current and Resistance
Re-compensationoftheCapacitancefunctionisperformedautomaticallyontransfer
to Capacitance function from another function, only if 20 minutes has elapsed from
power on, and only if one or more of three conditions are satisfied since the most-
recent re-compensation:
24 hours has elapsed.
or Internal temperature has changed by ±5°C.
or The Resistance function has been externally calibrated.
Those 9100 calibration sequences which are user-accessible are detailed in Section 10.
If it is suspected that some other calibration may be required, contact your Fluke
Service Center.