Fluke 9500B Instruction Manual

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U SER ' S H ANDBOOK
Model 9500B
High Performance Oscilloscope Calibrator
Operation and Performance

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User's Handbook
For
The Model 9500B
High Performance Oscilloscope Calibrator
Operation and Performance
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Addresses can be found at the back of this handbook.
Due to our policy of continuously updating our products, this handbook may contain minor
differences in specification, components and circuit design to the instrument actually supplied.
Amendment sheets precisely matched to your instrument serial number are available on request.
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Section 1 The Model 9500B High Performance Oscilloscope Calibrator
1.1 About Section 1 ............................................................................................................ 1-1
1.2 Introduction to the Model 9500B ................................................................................... 1-2
1.3 Model 9500B Associated Products and Options ........................................................... 1-4
Section 2 Installing the Model 9500B
2.1 About Section 2 ............................................................................................................ 2-1
2.2 Lifting and Carrying the Model 9500B .......................................................................... 2-1
2.3 Unpacking and Inspection ............................................................................................ 2-2
2.4 Storage ......................................................................................................................... 2-2
2.5 Preparation for Shipment .............................................................................................. 2-2
2.6 Calibration Enable Switch ............................................................................................. 2-2
2.7 Preparation for Operation ............................................................................................. 2-3
2.8 Connectors and Pin Designations ................................................................................ 2-7
2.9 Care of Microwave Connectors .................................................................................... 2-9
Section 3 Model 9500B Controls
3.1 About Section 3 ............................................................................................................ 3-1
3.2 Introduction to the Front Panel ..................................................................................... 3-2
3.3 Preferences .................................................................................................................. 3-6
3.4 Modes of Operation ...................................................................................................... 3-8
Section 4 Using the Model 9500B — Manual Mode
4.1 About Section 4 ............................................................................................................ 4.1-1
4.2 Interconnections ........................................................................................................... 4.2-1
4.3 Manual Mode — Function Selection ............................................................................. 4.3-1
4.4 Edit Facilities ................................................................................................................ 4.4-1
Functions:
4.5 DC/Square Function ..................................................................................................... 4.5-1
4.6 Levelled Sine Function ................................................................................................. 4.6-1
4.7 Edge Function ............................................................................................................... 4.7-1
4.8 Time Markers Function ................................................................................................. 4.8-1
4.9 Auxiliary Functions ....................................................................................................... 4.9-1
4.10 Current Function ........................................................................................................... 4.10-1
4.11 Composite Video Function ............................................................................................ 4.11-1
4.12 Linear Ramp Function .................................................................................................. 4.12-1
4.13 Overload Pulse Function .............................................................................................. 4.13-1
4.14 Zero Skew Function ...................................................................................................... 4.14-1
4.15 Auxiliary Input Function ................................................................................................ 4.15-1
4.16 Load Resistance and Capacitance Measurement Function ......................................... 4.16-1
4.17 Input Leakage Function ................................................................................................ 4.17-1
4.18 Pulse Width Function .................................................................................................... 4.18-1
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Section 5 Using the Model 9500B — 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
Section 6 9500B System Application via IEEE-488 Interface
6.1 About Section 6 and Section 6 Contents ...................................................................... 6.1-1
6.2 Index of IEEE-488.2 and SCPI Codes used in the Model 9500B ................................. 6.2-1
6.3 Introduction ................................................................................................................... 6.3-1
6.4 Using the 9500B in a System ....................................................................................... 6.4-1
6.5 Retrieval of Device Status Information ......................................................................... 6.5-1
6.6 9500B SCPI Language - Commands and Syntax ........................................................ 6.6-1
Section 6 Appendix A: IEEE 488.2 Device Documentation Requirements ........................... 6-A1
Section 6 Appendix C: IEEE 488.2 Common Commands and Queries
Implemented in the Model 9500B ..................................................... 6-C1
Section 6 Appendix D: Model 9500B — Device Settings after *RST & Power On ................ 6-D1
Section 6 Appendix F: Model 9500B —
Emulation of Tektronix SG5030 and CG5010/5011 .......................... 6-F1
Section 7 Model 9500B Specifications
7.1 General ......................................................................................................................... 7-1
7.2 Accuracy Specifications ................................................................................................ 7-1
7.3 Voltage Function Specifications .................................................................................... 7-2
7.4 Edge Function Specifications ....................................................................................... 7-3
7.5 Time Markers Function Specifications .......................................................................... 7-4
7.6 Levelled Sine Function Specifications .......................................................................... 7-5
7.7 Dual Sine Function Specifications ................................................................................ 7-6
7.8 Pulse Width Function Specifications ............................................................................. 7-7
7.9 Other Output Function Specifications ........................................................................... 7-8
7.10 Trigger Output Specifications ........................................................................................ 7-10
Section 8 Model 9500B — Routine Maintenance and Test
8.1 About Section 8 ............................................................................................................ 8-1
8.2 Routine Maintenance .................................................................................................... 8-2
8.3 Model 9500B Test and Selftest ..................................................................................... 8-4
8.4 Printing Selftest Results ................................................................................................ 8-10
Section 8 Appendix A: Error Reporting Subsystem .............................................................. 8-A1

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Section 9 Verifying the Model 9500B Specification
9.1 About Section 9 ............................................................................................................ 9-1
9.2 Need for Verification ..................................................................................................... 9-1
9.2.1 Factory Calibration and Traceability ................................................................. 9-1
9.2.2 Verification on Receipt from the Factory .......................................................... 9-1
9.2.3 Verification after User-Calibration .................................................................... 9-1
9.3 Equipment Requirements ............................................................................................. 9-1
9.4 Interconnections ........................................................................................................... 9-1
9.5 Verification Points ......................................................................................................... 9-1
9.6 Specification Limits ....................................................................................................... 9-2
9.7 Verification Procedure .................................................................................................. 9-2
9.8 9500B Mainframe Verification by Functions
9.8.1 Verifying the DC/Square Function: DC Voltage ............................................... 9-2
9.8.2 Verifying the DC/Square Function: Square Voltage ......................................... 9-6
9.8.3 Verifying the LF Sine Voltage Function ............................................................ 9-10
9.8.4 Verifying the Time Markers Function ................................................................ 9-13
9.8.5 Verifying the Load Resistance Measurement Function .................................... 9-15
9.8.6 Verifying the Pulse Width Function .................................................................. 9-18
9.9 9510/9530/9550/9560 Head Verification by Functions
9.9.1 Verifying the Levelled Sine Voltage Function: LF Gain .................................... 9-20
9.9.2 Verifying the Levelled Sine Voltage Function: Flatness ................................... 9-23
9.9.3 Verifying the Edge Function ............................................................................. 9-29
9.9.4 Verifying the Load Capacitance Measurement Function ................................. 9-33
Section 10 Calibrating the Model 9500B
10.1 About Section 10 and Section 10 Contents ................................................................. 10.1-1
10.2 9500B Mainframe Calibration and Active Head™ Calibration ..................................... 10.2-1
10.2.1 Introduction ...................................................................................................... 10.2-1
10.2.2 Mainframe Unit Calibration .............................................................................. 10.2-1
10.2.3 Active Head Calibration ................................................................................... 10.2-1
10.2.4 Other Functions .............................................................................................. 10.2-1
10.2.5 Mainframe Unit Manual Calibration ................................................................. 10.2-1
10.3 The Model 9500B Calibration Mode ............................................................................. 10.3-1
10.3.1 Introduction ...................................................................................................... 10.3-1
10.3.2 Mode Selection ................................................................................................ 10.3-2
10.3.3 Selection of Calibration Mode .......................................................................... 10.3-2
10.3.4 Special Calibration ........................................................................................... 10.3-3
10.3.5 Special Cal: 'Adjust FREQ' ............................................................................... 10.3-4
10.3.6 Mainframe Standard Calibration (STD CAL) .................................................... 10.3-5
10.3.7 Overview of Calibration Operations ................................................................. 10.3-6
10.4 Standard Calibration — Basic Sequences .................................................................... 10.4-1
10.4.1 Introduction ...................................................................................................... 10.4-2
10.4.2 Target Selection Screen — Selecting Hardware Configurations ..................... 10.4-2
10.4.3 The Adjustment Screen .................................................................................... 10.4-3
10.4.4 Calibrating the Model 9500B at Target Values ................................................. 10.4-4
10.4.5 Standard Calibration of AC Functions .............................................................. 10.4-5
10.4.6 Exit from Calibration - Cal Date and Cal Due Date .......................................... 10.4-6

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Section 10 Calibrating the Model 9500B - Cont.
10.5 Front Panel Calibration by Functions ........................................................................... 10.5-1
10.5.1 Introduction ...................................................................................................... 10.5-1
10.5.2 Summary of Calibration Process ..................................................................... 10.5-2
10.5.3 DC/Square — DC Voltage Calibration ............................................................. 10.5-4
10.5.4 DC/Square — Square Calibration .................................................................... 10.5-8
10.5.5 LF Sine Voltage Calibration ............................................................................. 10.5-13
10.5.6 Load Resistance Measurement Calibration ..................................................... 10.5-16
10.6 9510/9530/9550/9560 Head Calibration Procedures ................................................... 10.6-1
10.6 Introduction ...................................................................................................... 10.6-1
10.6.1 Levelled Sine Function: LF Gain ...................................................................... 10.6-1
10.6.2 Levelled Sine Function: HF Calibration ............................................................ 10.6-3
10.6.3 Edge Function Calibration ................................................................................ 10.6-7
10.6.4 Calibrating the Timing Markers ........................................................................ 10.6-13
10.6.5 Load Capacitance Calibration .......................................................................... 10.6-14
10.6.6 50 /1M Ratio Calibration ............................................................................. 10.6-15
10.6.7 Exit from Head Calibration ............................................................................... 10.6-16
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0-8 Model 9500B User's Handbook — Safety Section
WARNING THIS INSTRUMENT CAN DELIVER A
LETHAL ELECTRIC SHOCK. NEVER
TOUCH ANY LEAD OR TERMINAL
UNLESS YOU ARE ABSOLUTELY
CERTAIN THAT NO DANGEROUS
VOLTAGE IS PRESENT.
General Safety Summary
Thisinstrumenthasbeendesignedandtestedinaccordancewith
the British and European standard publication EN61010:1993/
A2:1995, and has been supplied in a safe condition.
This manual contains information and warnings that must be
observed to keep the instrument in a safe condition and ensure
safeoperation.Operationorserviceinconditionsorinamanner
other than specified could compromise safety. For the correct
and safe use of this instrument, operating and service personnel
mustfollowgenerallyacceptedsafetyprocedures,inadditionto
the safety precautions specified.
To avoid injury or fire hazard, do not switch on the instrument
if it is damaged or suspected to be faulty. Do not use the
instrument in damp, wet, condensing, dusty, or explosive gas
environments.
Whenever it is likely that safety protection has been impaired,
make the instrument inoperative and secure it 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.
Explanation of safety related
symbols and terms
DANGER electric shock risk
Theproductismarkedwiththissymboltoindicate
that hazardous voltages (>30 VDC or AC peak)
may be present.
CAUTION refer to documentation
Theproductismarkedwiththissymbolwhenthe
user must refer to the instruction manual.
Earth (Ground) terminal
Functional Earth (Ground) only - must not be
used as a Protective Earth.
WARNING WARNING STATEMENTS IDENTIFY
CONDITIONS OR PRACTICES THAT
COULD RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH.
CAUTION CAUTION STATEMENTS IDENTIFY
CONDITIONS OR PRACTICES THAT
COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THIS
OR OTHER PROPERTY.
SAFETY ISSUES
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Protective Earth (Ground)
Protection Class I:
The instrument must be operated with a Protective Earth/
Groundconnectedviathepowercable'sprotectiveearth/ground
conductor. The Protective Earth/Ground connects to the
instrument before the line & neutral connections when the
supply plug is inserted into the power socket on the back of the
instrument.
WARNING ANY INTERRUPTION OF THE
PROTECTIVE GROUND CONDUCTOR
INSIDE OR OUTSIDE THE INSTRUMENT
ISLIKELYTOMAKETHEINSTRUMENT
DANGEROUS.
To avoid electric shock hazard, make signal connections to the
instrument after making the protective ground connection.
Remove signal connections before removing the protective
ground connection, i.e. the power cable must be connected
whenever signal leads are connected.
Do Not Operate Without Covers
To avoid electric shock or fire hazard, do not operate the
instrument with its covers removed. The covers protect users
from live parts, and unless otherwise stated, must only be
removed by qualified service personnel for maintenance and
repair purposes.
WARNING REMOVINGTHECOVERSMAY EXPOSE
VOLTAGES IN EXCESS OF 1.5KV PEAK
(MORE UNDER FAULT CONDITIONS).
Safe Operating Conditions
Onlyoperatetheinstrumentwithinthemanufacturer'sspecified
operating conditions. Specification examples that must be
considered include:
ambient temperature
ambient humidity
power supply voltage & frequency
maximum terminal voltages or currents
altitude
ambient pollution level
exposure to shock and vibration
Toavoidelectricshockorfirehazard,donot applytoorsubject
the instrument to any condition that is outside specified range.
SeeSection6ofthismanualfordetailedinstrumentspecifications
and operating conditions.
CAUTION CONSIDER DIRECT SUNLIGHT,
RADIATORS AND OTHER HEAT
SOURCES WHEN ASSESSING AMBIENT
TEMPERATURE.
CAUTION BEFORE CONNECTING THE
INSTRUMENT TO THE SUPPLY, MAKE
SURE THAT THE REAR PANEL AC
SUPPLY VOLTAGE CONNECTOR IS SET
TOTHECORRECTVOLTAGEANDTHAT
THE CORRECT FUSES ARE FITTED.
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Make sure that the instrument is correctly protectively earthed
(safety grounded) via the power cable before and while any
other connection is made.
The Power Cable and Power Supply
Disconnection
The intended power supply disconnect device is the ON/OFF
switch that is located on the instrument's rear panel. The ON/
OFF switch must be readily accessible while the instrument is
operating. If this operating condition cannot be met, the power
cable plugor otherpower disconnectingdevice mustbereadily
accessible to the operator.
Toavoidelectricshockandfirehazard,makesurethatthepower
cable is not damaged, and that it is adequately rated against
powersupplynetworkfusing.Ifthepowercableplugistobethe
accessible disconnect device, the power cable must not be
longer than 3 metres.
Installation Category I:
Measurementand/orguardterminalsaredesignedforconnection
atInstallation(Overvoltage)CategoryI.Toavoidelectricshock
or fire hazard, the instrument terminals must not be directly
connected to the AC line power supply, or to any other voltage
or current source that may (even temporarily) exceed the
instrument's peak ratings.
WARNING TO AVOID INJURY OR DEATH, DO NOT
CONNECT OR DISCONNECT SIGNAL
LEADS WHILE THEY ARE CONNECTED
TO A HAZARDOUS VOLTAGE OR
CURRENT SOURCE. MAKE SURE THAT
ALL LEADS ARE IN A SAFE CONDITION
BEFORE YOU HANDLE THEM IN ANY
WAY.
Power Input & Fuse Requirements
Toavoidfirehazard,useonlythefusearrangementsthatappear
in the fuse specification table below. Additionally, the supply
network must be fused at a maximum of 16A, and in the UK, a
10A fuse must be fitted in the power cable plug See Section 2.7
for details of setting line input voltage and changing the line
input fuse.
115 VAC 920274
Supply (Line)
Voltage Selection Fuse Action
10A
Fuse Rating
(IEC)
TH
TH
Fluke
Part No. Manufacturer
& Type No.
Littlefuse 215010.
Power Input Fuse
230 VAC 5A Littlefuse 215005.
920273