3000A-Calibration-Manual AJUSTE-V3 PDF
3000A-Calibration-Manual AJUSTE-V3 PDF
3000A-Calibration-Manual AJUSTE-V3 PDF
Calibration Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PREPARING FOR CALIBRATION ................................................................................................................ 3
INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................................. 3
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED ...................................................................................................................................... 3
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT ...................................................................................................................................... 3
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED FOR OSCILLOSCOPE (SCPXXX) OPTION CALIBRATION ................................................. 4
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED FOR POWER (PWR50, PWRSINE, PWRDDS) OPTION CALIBRATION ........................... 5
CALIBRATION PASSWORD ........................................................................................................................... 6
CHANGING THE CALIBRATION PASSWORD ........................................................................................................ 6
SET NEW PASSWORD ......................................................................................................................................... 8
MANUAL CALIBRATION .............................................................................................................................. 10
ENTERING CALIBRATION MODE ...................................................................................................................... 11
EXITING CALIBRATION MODE ......................................................................................................................... 14
CALIBRATION PARAMETERS .................................................................................................................... 15
CONNECTIONS ............................................................................................................................................... 16
CALIBRATION OF RANGES ........................................................................................................................ 17
D.C. VOLTAGE ................................................................................................................................................ 17
D.C. CURRENT ................................................................................................................................................ 22
A.C. VOLTAGE ................................................................................................................................................ 27
A.C. CURRENT ................................................................................................................................................ 32
2WIRE Ω ......................................................................................................................................................... 37
4WIRE Ω ......................................................................................................................................................... 41
ACTIVE Ω ........................................................................................................................................................ 45
CAPACITANCE ................................................................................................................................................. 49
FREQUENCY OUTPUT ....................................................................................................................................... 53
INDUCTANCE ................................................................................................................................................... 54
PRT ................................................................................................................................................................. 58
OSCILLOSCOPE – AMPLITUDE .......................................................................................................................... 62
OSCILLOSCOPE – BANDWIDTH......................................................................................................................... 67
AC POWER (CURRENT OUTPUT)...................................................................................................................... 71
DC POWER (CURRENT OUTPUT)...................................................................................................................... 76
A/D INPUT ....................................................................................................................................................... 81
The recommended calibration period for the 3000A series calibrators is 12 months.
Extended specifications for 6, 12 and 24 month re-calibration periods are available
from the 3000A extended specifications
In both instances the calibrator should be switched on and allowed to warm up for
the required period as stated in the operator’s manual. Calibration should be
performed in a stable environment where the temperature is stable to within +/- 1ºC
during the calibration.
Equipment Required
To calibrate the 3000A series calibrators the following equipment is required:
1. High Accuracy precision Multimeter (example Transmille 8081 / Agilent 3458A opt
002 / Fluke 8508A)
2. LCR Bridge (example Agilent
3. DC Voltage Source (example Transmille 3000 series multiproduct calibrator, Fluke
55xx series multiproduct calibrator
4. High Accuracy Frequency Counter / GPS Frequency Reference / Off-Air
Frequency Reference
Between these four pieces of equipment it is possible to calibrate all basic functions
of the 3000 series calibrators. For units fitted with additional options additional
equipment is required
Optional Equipment
To perform a full calibration of a 3000A series multiproduct calibrator additional
equipment may be required dependent upon the capabilities of the multimeter being
used
For multimeters such as the Agilent 3458A with limited maximum current, a selection
of current shunts are required. These current shunts should be suitable for both DC
and AC current up to 10kHz (5kHz for 2A Range, 1kHz for 30A range) Suggested
current shunt values are listed below, along with the current range they will be used
for :
These shunts are also used for multimeters with insufficient current accuracy for low
current calibration.
To calibrate the Oscilloscope output function of the 3000A series, the following
equipment is required
To calibrate the Power output function of the 3000A series, the following equipment
is required
Calibration Password
Changing the Calibration Password
To navigate to the ‘Calibration Password’ screen follow the procedure in the section:
‘Manual Calibration’ to step 3 where the following screen appears:
2. Use the ‘Digital Control’ or the ‘Arrow Keys’ to highlight ‘Password’ and then press
SELECT soft key
The instrument is now ready to be calibrated and the password can be changed.
2. Use the ‘Digital Control’ or the ‘Arrow Keys’ to highlight ‘Password’ and then press
SELECT soft key
2. Use the ‘Digital Control’ or the ‘Arrow Keys’ to highlight ‘Set’ and then press
SELECT soft key
3. ‘Enter New Cal Password’ using function control keys, followed by the ENTER key
e.g. 3010
3 0 1 0
Manual Calibration
Manual Calibration is achieved using the front panel control:
1. Digital control
2. Function control
3. Soft and Arrow keys
4. Range up and Down keys
5. Output On and Standby keys
0 3 2 4
Select CALIBRATE using the soft key to navigate back to ‘Enter Cal Password’
screen and re-enter the password.
2. Use the ‘Digital Control’ or the ‘Arrow Keys’ to highlight ‘Password’ and then press
SELECT soft key
3. Use the ‘Digital Control’ or the ‘Arrow Keys’ to highlight ‘End Cal’ and then press
SELECT soft key
Calibration Parameters
With the calibration password entered the different parameters of the instrument can
be calibrated:
2. Use the ‘Digital Control’ or the ‘Arrow Keys’ to highlight the required parameter
e.g. ‘DC Volts’ and then press SELECT soft key
Depending upon the model and options fitted the available functions will vary
Connections
The output of the 3000A series calibrator should be connected to the precision
multimeter as below :
DC & AC Current
20A range - 3050A
30A range - 3041A
& 3010A
Frequency Output
Oscilloscope
Amplitude, 1Hz – 10MHz
Bandwidth, frequency output
50kHz Reference
A/D Input
Pin 7 – ground
Pin 9 - Input
Calibration of Ranges
D.C. Voltage
2. Use the ‘Digital Control’ or the ‘Arrow Keys’ to highlight the required
parameter ‘DC Volts’ and then press SELECT soft key
4. Use the ‘range up’ and ‘range down’ keys to change the calibration point to
‘Zero Calibration’.
OUTPUT
5. Press ON
and measure the output ‘Zero Calibration’.
6. To adjust the output, type in the measured value using the keyboard, followed
by the ‘ENTER’ key i.e. 0.00028mV
0 • 0 0 0 2 8 ENTER
7. The output can also be adjusted by moving the ‘cursor’ to the required digit
and adjusting the output using the up / down arrows or the digital control
8. The ‘SHIFT’ key will illuminate to indicate that a change has been made
to the calibration of the instrument, however has not yet been stored. SHIFT
9. To undo the adjustment before storing the changes, press the UNDO soft key.
This will remove any changes that have been made to the output of the
calibrator.
10. Once the output has been adjusted to within specification, the changes can be
stored to long term memory. To store the changes permanently, press the
STORE soft key
The following 2 screens are displayed briefly to confirm that the calibration
factors have been saved.
After displaying these messages, the shift key will also cease to be illuminated
SHIFT
Note: All the calibration points can be adjusted prior to storing the
calibration factors (STORE), however if the calibration routine is
ended or there is a power failure the new calibration factors will not
be saved if STORE has not been pressed.
11. Using the ‘RANGE UP’ and ‘RANGE DOWN’ keys, change the output to
‘Positive Full Scale’
12. Measure the output, and adjust as required using the process described in
steps 6 - 10
13. Use the ‘range up’ and ‘range down’ keys to change the calibration point to
‘Negative Full Scale’.
14. Measure the output, and adjust as required using the process described in
steps 6 - 10
15. When calibration of this range is complete press the RANGE soft key
16. To continue adjusting other ranges in the DC Voltage function, select ‘DC
Volts’ and select the required range
17. The ‘2V DC’, ’20V DC’, ‘200V DC’ and ‘1kV DC’ ranges are calibrated in the
same manner.
NOTE : The ‘Zero Calibration’ points for both the 200V DC and 1kV DC Ranges
do not occur at 0V. They take place at 5V and 50V respectively.
D.C. Current
2. Use the ‘Digital Control’ or the ‘Arrow Keys’ to highlight the required parameter
‘DC Amps’ and then press SELECT soft key
3. Use the ‘Digital Control’ or the ‘Arrow Keys’ to highlight the required range e.g.
‘200uA DC’ and then press SELECT soft key
5. Use the ‘range up’ and ‘range down’ keys to change the calibration point to
‘Zero Calibration’ adjustment point
OUTPUT
6. Press ON
and measure the output ‘’Zero Calibration’.
7. To adjust the output, type in the measured value using the keyboard, followed
by the ‘ENTER’ key i.e. 0.00028uA
0 • 0 0 0 2 8 ENTER
8. The output can also be adjusted by moving the ‘cursor’ to the required digit
and adjusting the output using the up / down arrows or the digital control
9. The ‘SHIFT’ key will illuminate to indicate that a change has been made
to the calibration of the instrument, however has not yet been stored. SHIFT
10. To undo the adjustment before storing the changes, press the UNDO soft key
This will remove any changes that have been made to the output of the
calibrator.
11. Once the output has been adjusted to within specification, the changes can be
stored to long term memory. To store the changes permanently, press the
STORE soft key. The following 2 screens are displayed briefly to confirm that
the calibration factors have been saved.
After displaying these messages, the shift key will also cease to be illuminated
SHIFT
Note: All the calibration points can be adjusted prior to storing the
calibration factors (STORE), however if the calibration routine is
ended or there is a power failure the new calibration factors will not
be saved if STORE has not been pressed.
12. Using the ‘RANGE UP’ and ‘RANGE DOWN’ keys, change the output to
‘Positive Full Scale’
13. Measure the output, and adjust as required using the process described in
steps 7 – 11
14. Use the ‘range up’ and ‘range down’ keys to change the calibration point to
‘Negative Full Scale’.
15. Measure the output, and adjust as required using the process described in
steps 7 – 11
16. To continue adjusting other ranges in the DC Current function, select ‘DC
Amps’ and select the required range
17. The ‘2mA DC’, ‘20mA DC’, ‘200mA DC’, ‘2A DC’ and ‘30A DC’ ranges are
calibrated in the same manner.
A.C. Voltage
To calibrate the A.C. Voltage parameter, complete the procedure as follows:
2. Use the ‘Digital Control’ or the ‘Arrow Keys’ to highlight the required parameter
‘AC Volts’ and then press SELECT soft key
3. Use the ‘Digital Control’ or the ‘Arrow Keys’ to highlight the required range e.g.
‘200mV AC’ and then press SELECT soft key
3. The Calibrator will now change to the 200mV AC range. Use the Range Up /
Range Down keys to select the 206Hz Positive Full Scale adjustment point
4. Connect the calibrator output voltage terminals to the precision multimeter. Ensure
that the multimeter is in AC Voltage on the appropriate range.
OUTPUT
5. Press ON
and measure the output.
1 9 9 • 9 9 0 ENTER
5. The output can also be adjusted by moving the ‘cursor’ to the required digit and
adjusting the output using the up / down arrows or the digital control
6. The ‘SHIFT’ key will illuminate to indicate that a change has been made
SHIFT
to the calibration of the instrument, however has not yet been stored.
7. To undo the adjustment before storing the changes, press the UNDO soft key
This will remove any changes that have been made to the output of the calibrator.
7. Measure and check the output again and then press STORE soft key
The following 2 screens are displayed briefly to confirm that the calibration factors
have been saved.
After displaying these messages, the shift key will also cease to be illuminated
SHIFT
Note: All the calibration points can be adjusted prior to storing the
calibration factors (STORE), however if the calibration routine is
ended or there is a power failure the new calibration factors will not
be saved if STORE has not been pressed.
8. Use the ‘range up’ and ‘range down’ keys to change the calibration point to
206Hz ‘Zero Calibration’.
NOTE : The ‘Zero Calibration’ of the AC Voltage ranges is performed at 20% of full
scale
10. The AC Voltage frequency response is only adjusted at the Full Scale points at
different frequencies. A List of the frequencies that each model is adjusted at can be
found at the end of the calibration manual.
Use the range up / range down keys to select the AC 10Hz Calibration Point.
NOTE : In many cases only the 206Hz full scale and zero calibration points require
adjustment. The Frequency Response of the 3000A series calibrator may not
change.
11. Measure the output as before; if necessary adjust as previously described above.
12. Using the range up / range down keys, measure and adjust (if required) all
available frequency points for each range. Depending upon the Range selected and
the model of 3000A the available frequency points will differ. For a list of available
frequency adjustment points, please refer to the section at the end of this manual.
56. When calibration of this range is complete press the RANGE soft key
Select ‘AC Volts’ and then ‘2V AC’ and proceed with this range as described above.
57. The ’20V AC’, ‘200V AC’ and ‘1kV AC’ ranges are calibrated in the same
manner.
A.C. Current
To calibrate the A.C. Current parameter, complete the procedure as follows:
2. Use the ‘Digital Control’ or the ‘Arrow Keys’ to highlight the required parameter
‘AC Amps’ and then press SELECT soft key
3. Use the ‘Digital Control’ or the ‘Arrow Keys’ to highlight the required range e.g.
‘200uA’ and then press SELECT soft key
3. The Calibrator will now change to the 200uA AC range. Use the Range Up /
Range Down keys to select the 206Hz Positive Full Scale adjustment point
4. Connect the calibrator output voltage terminals to the precision multimeter. Ensure
that the multimeter is in AC Current on the appropriate range. Ensure that the correct
terminals / current shunt is used for the various current outputs. The 3000A
calibrators can output up to 30A AC current, which can blow the fuse / cause
damage if the incorrect input is used
OUTPUT
5. Press ON
and measure the output.
1 9 9 • 9 9 0 ENTER
5. The output can also be adjusted by moving the ‘cursor’ to the required digit and
adjusting the output using the up / down arrows or the digital control
6. The ‘SHIFT’ key will illuminate to indicate that a change has been made
SHIFT
to the calibration of the instrument, however has not yet been stored.
7. To undo the adjustment before storing the changes, press the UNDO soft key
This will remove any changes that have been made to the output of the calibrator.
7. Measure and check the output again and then press STORE soft key
The following 2 screens are displayed briefly to confirm that the calibration factors
have been saved.
After displaying these messages, the shift key will also cease to be illuminated
SHIFT
Note: All the calibration points can be adjusted prior to storing the
calibration factors (STORE), however if the calibration routine is
ended or there is a power failure the new calibration factors will not
be saved if STORE has not been pressed.
8. Use the ‘range up’ and ‘range down’ keys to change the calibration point to
206Hz ‘Zero Calibration’.
NOTE : The ‘Zero Calibration’ of the AC Current ranges is performed at 20% of full
scale
10. The AC Current frequency response is only adjusted at the Full Scale points at
different frequencies. A List of the frequencies that each model is adjusted at can be
found at the end of the calibration manual.
Use the range up / range down keys to select the AC 10Hz Calibration Point.
NOTE : In many cases only the 206Hz full scale and zero calibration points require
adjustment. The Frequency Response of the 3000A series calibrator may not
change.
11. Measure the output as before; if necessary adjust as previously described above.
12. Using the range up / range down keys, measure and adjust (if required) all
available frequency points for each range. Depending upon the Range selected and
the model of 3000A the available frequency points will differ. For a list of available
frequency adjustment points, please refer to the section at the end of this manual.
56. When calibration of this range is complete press the RANGE soft key
Select ‘AC Amps’ and then ‘2mA AC’ and proceed with this range as described
above.
57. The ’2mA AC’, ‘20mA AC’,‘200mA AC’, ‘2A AC’ and ‘30A AC’ ranges are
calibrated in the same manner.
Note: The number of frequency (Hz) calibration points will depend upon model
of calibrator (3010A, 3041A or 3050A).
2Wire Ω
To calibrate the 2Wire Ω parameter, complete the procedure as follows:
NOTE : The 2Wire Ω output from the 3000A series calibrator is a passive output.
This means that the value on the display is the resistance value generated at the
terminals.
The resistance cannot be ‘altered’ to a different output, the value stored is simply the
value of the resistor and the connections to the terminal.
For a variable resistance output, the Simulated Resistance output must be used.
2. Use the ‘Digital Control’ or the ‘Arrow Keys’ to highlight the required parameter ‘2
Wire Ω’ and then press SELECT soft key
3. Use the ‘Digital Control’ or the ‘Arrow Keys’ to highlight the required range e.g.
’10 Ω ’ and then press SELECT soft key
OUTPUT
5. Press ON
and measure the output.
1 0 • 0 0 0 4 5 ENTER
5. The output can also be adjusted by moving the ‘cursor’ to the required digit and
adjusting the output using the up / down arrows or the digital control
6. The ‘SHIFT’ key will illuminate to indicate that a change has been made
SHIFT
to the calibration of the instrument, however has not yet been stored.
7. To undo the adjustment before storing the changes, press the UNDO soft key
This will remove any changes that have been made to the output of the calibrator.
7. Measure and check the output again and then press STORE soft key
The following 2 screens are displayed briefly to confirm that the calibration factors
have been saved.
After displaying these messages, the shift key will also cease to be illuminated
SHIFT
Note: All the calibration points can be adjusted prior to storing the
calibration factors (STORE), however if the calibration routine is
ended or there is a power failure the new calibration factors will not
be saved if STORE has not been pressed.
56. When calibration of this range is complete press the RANGE soft key,
Select ‘2 Wire Ω’, and then select the required range.
57. The ‘0 mΩ’, ‘100 mΩ,‘1Ω’, ‘10Ω’, ‘1 kΩ’, ’10 kΩ’, ‘100 kΩ’, ‘1 MΩ’, ’10 MΩ’, ‘100
MΩ’ and ‘1 GΩ’ ranges are calibrated in the same manner.
4Wire Ω
To calibrate the 4Wire Ω parameter, complete the procedure as follows:
NOTE : The 4Wire Ω output from the 3000A series calibrator is a passive output.
This means that the value on the display is the resistance value generated at the
terminals.
The resistance cannot be ‘altered’ to a different output; the value stored is simply the
value of the resistor and the connections to the terminal.
For a variable resistance output, the Active Resistance output must be used.
2. Use the ‘Digital Control’ or the ‘Arrow Keys’ to highlight the required parameter ‘4
Wire Ω’ and then press SELECT soft key
3. Use the ‘Digital Control’ or the ‘Arrow Keys’ to highlight the required range e.g.
’10 Ω ’ and then press SELECT soft key
4. Connect the calibrator Voltage and Low current output terminals (4 wire
resistance) to the precision multimeter. Ensure that the multimeter is nulled with the
calibrator set to the 0R range. The 4 wire resistance output is measured relative to
the calibrator zero output value
Note that it is typical that the 4 Wire value will be lower than the corresponding 2
Wire value. This is due to the 4 Wire measurement value compensating for errors in
the internal connections inside the calibrator
OUTPUT
5. Press ON
and measure the output.
9 • 9 9 9 9 7 ENTER
5. The output can also be adjusted by moving the ‘cursor’ to the required digit and
adjusting the output using the up / down arrows or the digital control
6. The ‘SHIFT’ key will illuminate to indicate that a change has been made
SHIFT
to the calibration of the instrument, however has not yet been stored.
7. To undo the adjustment before storing the changes, press the UNDO soft key
This will remove any changes that have been made to the output of the calibrator.
7. Measure and check the output again and then press STORE soft key
The following 2 screens are displayed briefly to confirm that the calibration factors
have been saved.
After displaying these messages, the shift key will also cease to be illuminated
SHIFT
Note: All the calibration points can be adjusted prior to storing the
calibration factors (STORE), however if the calibration routine is
ended or there is a power failure the new calibration factors will not
be saved if STORE has not been pressed.
56. When calibration of this range is complete press the RANGE soft key,
Select ‘4 Wire Ω’, and then select the required range.
57. The ‘0 mΩ’, ‘100 mΩ,‘1Ω’, ‘10Ω’, ‘1 kΩ’, ’10 kΩ’ and ‘100 kΩ’ ranges are
calibrated in the same manner.
Active Ω
To calibrate the Active Ω parameter, complete the procedure as follows:
The Active Ω output of the 3000A series is available as a 2 Wire output only,
however the output can be varied to any output
2. Use the ‘Digital Control’ or the ‘Arrow Keys’ to highlight the required parameter ‘4
Wire Ω’ and then press SELECT soft key
3. Use the ‘Digital Control’ or the ‘Arrow Keys’ to highlight the required range e.g.
’10 Ω ’ and then press SELECT soft key
3. The Calibrator will now change to the 100 Ω Active Resistance range. Using the
Range up / Range Down keys, select the ‘Zero Calibration’ adjustment point
Ensure that the multimeter has been zeroed with the leads shorted. If applicable use
low current resistance (Low I) measurement modes. This is because active
resistance is a lower accuracy output typically used for calibration of 3 ½ and 4 ½
digit multimeters that use lower measurement currents.
OUTPUT
5. Press ON
and measure the output.
2 9 • 9 5 ENTER
5. The output can also be adjusted by moving the ‘cursor’ to the required digit and
adjusting the output using the up / down arrows or the digital control
6. The ‘SHIFT’ key will illuminate to indicate that a change has been made
SHIFT
to the calibration of the instrument, however has not yet been stored.
7. To undo the adjustment before storing the changes, press the UNDO soft key
This will remove any changes that have been made to the output of the calibrator.
7. Measure and check the output again and then press STORE soft key
The following 2 screens are displayed briefly to confirm that the calibration factors
have been saved.
After displaying these messages, the shift key will also cease to be illuminated
SHIFT
Note: All the calibration points can be adjusted prior to storing the
calibration factors (STORE), however if the calibration routine is
ended or there is a power failure the new calibration factors will not
be saved if STORE has not been pressed.
Press the Range Up / Range Down keys until ‘Full Scale Calibration’ is displayed
Measure the output, and adjust as required using the steps previously described.
If the ‘Full Scale Calibration’ has been adjusted, ensure that the ‘Zero Calibration’
point is still in calibration. It may require more than one cycle of adjusting the Zero
and Full Scale calibration points to bring both points into specification.
56. When calibration of this range is complete press the RANGE soft key,
Select ‘Active Ω’, and then select the required range.
57. The ’10 Ω’, ‘100 Ω,‘1 kΩ’, ’10 kΩ’, ‘100 kΩ’, ’1 MΩ’ and ‘10 MΩ’ ranges are
calibrated in the same manner.
Capacitance
To calibrate the Capacitance parameter, complete the procedure as follows:
NOTE : The Capacitance output from the 3000A series calibrator is a passive
output. This means that the value on the display is the capacitance value generated
at the terminals.
The capacitance cannot be ‘altered’ to a different output, the value stored is simply
the value of the capacitor and the connections to the terminal.
2. Use the ‘Digital Control’ or the ‘Arrow Keys’ to highlight the required parameter
‘Capacit.’ and then press SELECT soft key
3. Use the ‘Digital Control’ or the ‘Arrow Keys’ to highlight the required range e.g.
’1uF ’ and then press SELECT soft key
OUTPUT
5. Press ON
and measure the output.
1 • 0 0 1 6 ENTER
5. The output can also be adjusted by moving the ‘cursor’ to the required digit and
adjusting the output using the up / down arrows or the digital control
6. The ‘SHIFT’ key will illuminate to indicate that a change has been made
SHIFT
to the calibration of the instrument, however has not yet been stored.
7. To undo the adjustment before storing the changes, press the UNDO soft key
This will remove any changes that have been made to the output of the calibrator.
7. Measure and check the output again and then press STORE soft key
The following 2 screens are displayed briefly to confirm that the calibration factors
have been saved.
After displaying these messages, the shift key will also cease to be illuminated
SHIFT
Note: All the calibration points can be adjusted prior to storing the
calibration factors (STORE), however if the calibration routine is
ended or there is a power failure the new calibration factors will not
be saved if STORE has not been pressed.
56. When calibration of this range is complete press the RANGE soft key,
Select ‘2 Wire Ω’, and then select the required range.
57. The ‘1nF’, ‘10nF’, ‘20nF’, ‘50nF’, ‘100nF’, ‘10uF’ and ‘100uF’ ranges are
calibrated in the same manner.
Frequency Output
Information to be added in next revision of Calibration manual.
Please note that there is no adjustment of the frequency output available from the front panel,
this is adjusted manually on the top board of the calibrator.
Inductance
To calibrate the Capacitance parameter, complete the procedure as follows:
NOTE : The Inductance output from the 3000A series calibrator is a passive output.
This means that the value on the display is the Inductance value generated at the
terminals.
The Inductance cannot be ‘altered’ to a different output, the value stored is simply
the value of the inductor and the connections to the terminal.
2. Use the ‘Digital Control’ or the ‘Arrow Keys’ to highlight the required parameter
‘Capacit.’ and then press SELECT soft key
3. Use the ‘Digital Control’ or the ‘Arrow Keys’ to highlight the required range e.g.
’100mH ’ and then press SELECT soft key
OUTPUT
5. Press ON
and measure the output.
1 0 0 • 6 5 ENTER
5. The output can also be adjusted by moving the ‘cursor’ to the required digit and
adjusting the output using the up / down arrows or the digital control
6. The ‘SHIFT’ key will illuminate to indicate that a change has been made
SHIFT
to the calibration of the instrument, however has not yet been stored.
7. To undo the adjustment before storing the changes, press the UNDO soft key
This will remove any changes that have been made to the output of the calibrator.
7. Measure and check the output again and then press STORE soft key
The following 2 screens are displayed briefly to confirm that the calibration factors
have been saved.
After displaying these messages, the shift key will also cease to be illuminated
SHIFT
Note: All the calibration points can be adjusted prior to storing the
calibration factors (STORE), however if the calibration routine is
ended or there is a power failure the new calibration factors will not
be saved if STORE has not been pressed.
56. When calibration of this range is complete press the RANGE soft key,
Select ‘2 Wire Ω’, and then select the required range.
57. The ‘1mH’, ‘10mH’,’19mH’,’29mH’,’50mH’, ‘1H’ and ‘10H’ ranges are calibrated in
the same manner.
PRT
To calibrate the Capacitance parameter, complete the procedure as follows:
NOTE : The PRT output from the 3000A series calibrator is a passive output. This
means that the value on the display is the Temperature (Based on R0=100) value
generated at the terminals.
The Temperature value cannot be ‘altered’ to a different output, the value stored is
simply the value of the resistor and the connections to the terminal.
2. Use the ‘Digital Control’ or the ‘Arrow Keys’ to highlight the required parameter
‘PRT’ and then press SELECT soft key
3. Use the ‘Digital Control’ or the ‘Arrow Keys’ to highlight the required range e.g.
’PRT 100 °C ’ and then press SELECT soft key
4. Connect the calibrator Voltage and Current terminals to the precision Multimeter
using 4 wire connection methods. If available, set the reference multimeter to
Temperature mode, otherwise use lookup tables to convert the indicated resistance
to temperature.
OUTPUT
5. Press ON
and measure the output.
1 0 0 • 0 1 3 ENTER
5. The output can also be adjusted by moving the ‘cursor’ to the required digit and
adjusting the output using the up / down arrows or the digital control
6. The ‘SHIFT’ key will illuminate to indicate that a change has been made
SHIFT
to the calibration of the instrument, however has not yet been stored.
7. To undo the adjustment before storing the changes, press the UNDO soft key
This will remove any changes that have been made to the output of the calibrator.
7. Measure and check the output again and then press STORE soft key
The following 2 screens are displayed briefly to confirm that the calibration factors
have been saved.
After displaying these messages, the shift key will also cease to be illuminated
SHIFT
Note: All the calibration points can be adjusted prior to storing the
calibration factors (STORE), however if the calibration routine is
ended or there is a power failure the new calibration factors will not
be saved if STORE has not been pressed.
56. When calibration of this range is complete press the RANGE soft key,
Select ‘2 Wire Ω’, and then select the required range.
57. The ‘PRT -100 °C’, ‘PRT 0°C’,’PRT 30°C’, ’PRT 60°C’, ’PRT 200°C’, ‘PRT 400°C’
and ‘PRT 800°C’ ranges are calibrated in the same manner.
Oscilloscope – Amplitude
2. Use the ‘Digital Control’ or the ‘Arrow Keys’ to highlight the required parameter
‘Scope’ and then press SELECT soft key
3. Use the ‘Digital Control’ or the ‘Arrow Keys’ to highlight the 10mV/Div range and
then press SELECT soft key
4. Connect the calibrator Oscilloscope output to the precision digital multimeter. Set
the 100mV DC voltage range. Normally the Oscilloscope Amplitude output is a
levelled square AC Voltage output, however in the calibration mode this is set to a
levelled DC waveform. This allows more accurate measurement than low level AC
Voltage measurements
OUTPUT
5. Press ON
and measure the output.
5 9 • 9 9 8 5 ENTER
5. The output can also be adjusted by moving the ‘cursor’ to the required digit and
adjusting the output using the up / down arrows or the digital control
6. The ‘SHIFT’ key will illuminate to indicate that a change has been made
SHIFT
to the calibration of the instrument, however has not yet been stored.
7. To undo the adjustment before storing the changes, press the UNDO soft key
This will remove any changes that have been made to the output of the calibrator.
7. Measure and check the output again and then press STORE soft key
The following 2 screens are displayed briefly to confirm that the calibration factors
have been saved.
After displaying these messages, the shift key will also cease to be illuminated
SHIFT
Note: All the calibration points can be adjusted prior to storing the
calibration factors (STORE), however if the calibration routine is
ended or there is a power failure the new calibration factors will not
be saved if STORE has not been pressed.
When calibration of this range is complete press the RANGE soft key,
The Oscilloscope Amplitude output has two calibration points to be adjusted, the
10mV/Div output and the 100mV/Div output.
2. Use the ‘Digital Control’ or the ‘Arrow Keys’ to highlight the required parameter
‘Scope’ and then press SELECT soft key
3. Use the ‘Digital Control’ or the ‘Arrow Keys’ to highlight the 100mV/Div range and
then press SELECT soft key
OUTPUT
5. Press ON
and measure the output.
If required, adjust the output as previously described, either typing in the measured value or
deviating the output of the calibrator using the cursor and the arrow keys / digital control.
Oscilloscope – Bandwidth
2. Use the ‘Digital Control’ or the ‘Arrow Keys’ to highlight the required parameter
‘Scope’ and then press SELECT soft key
3. Use the ‘Digital Control’ or the ‘Arrow Keys’ to highlight the required parameter
‘Bandwidth’ and then press SELECT soft key
3. The Calibrator will now change to the Scope Bandwidth Function. Use the Range
Up / Range Down keys to select the required Scope Bandwidth adjustment point
4. Connect oscilloscope to the SCOPE terminal on the front panel. Ensure that the
oscilloscope is set to 50 Ohm input impedance
OUTPUT
5. Press ON
and measure the output.
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5. The output can also be adjusted by moving the ‘cursor’ to the required digit and
adjusting the output using the up / down arrows or the digital control
6. The ‘SHIFT’ key will illuminate to indicate that a change has been made
SHIFT
to the calibration of the instrument, however has not yet been stored.
7. To undo the adjustment before storing the changes, press the UNDO soft key
This will remove any changes that have been made to the output of the calibrator.
7. Measure and check the output again and then press STORE soft key
The following 2 screens are displayed briefly to confirm that the calibration factors
have been saved.
After displaying these messages, the shift key will also cease to be illuminated
SHIFT
Note: All the calibration points can be adjusted prior to storing the
calibration factors (STORE), however if the calibration routine is
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8. Use the ‘range up’ and ‘range down’ keys to change the calibration point to
Scope BW 10MHz.
12. Verify Bandwidth Output flatness by performing a sweep of the full frequency
range, ensuring that flatness is achieved across the full range of the
oscilloscope function.
2. Use the ‘Digital Control’ or the ‘Arrow Keys’ to highlight the required parameter
‘Power AC’ and then press SELECT soft key
3. Use the ‘Digital Control’ or the ‘Arrow Keys’ to highlight the required parameter
‘200uA AC’ and then press SELECT soft key
3. The Calibrator will now change to the 200uA AC range. Use the Range Up /
Range Down keys to select the 60Hz Positive Full Scale adjustment point
4. Connect the calibrator output voltage terminals to the precision multimeter. Ensure
that the multimeter is in AC Current on the appropriate range. Ensure that the correct
terminals / current shunt is used for the various current outputs. The 3000A
calibrators can output up to 30A AC current, which can blow the fuse / cause
damage if the incorrect input is used
OUTPUT
5. Press ON
and measure the output.
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5. The output can also be adjusted by moving the ‘cursor’ to the required digit and
adjusting the output using the up / down arrows or the digital control
6. The ‘SHIFT’ key will illuminate to indicate that a change has been made
SHIFT
to the calibration of the instrument, however has not yet been stored.
7. To undo the adjustment before storing the changes, press the UNDO soft key
This will remove any changes that have been made to the output of the calibrator.
7. Measure and check the output again and then press STORE soft key
The following 2 screens are displayed briefly to confirm that the calibration factors
have been saved.
After displaying these messages, the shift key will also cease to be illuminated
SHIFT
Note: All the calibration points can be adjusted prior to storing the
calibration factors (STORE), however if the calibration routine is
ended or there is a power failure the new calibration factors will not
be saved if STORE has not been pressed.
8. Use the ‘range up’ and ‘range down’ keys to change the calibration point to
60Hz ‘Zero Calibration’.
NOTE : The ‘Zero Calibration’ of the AC Current ranges is performed at 20% of full
scale
11. Measure the output as before; if necessary adjust as previously described above.
56. When calibration of this range is complete press the RANGE soft key
Select ‘AC Current’ and then ‘2mA AC’ and proceed with this range as described
above.
57. The ’2mA AC’, ‘20mA AC’,‘200mA AC’, ‘2A AC’ and ‘30A AC’ ranges are
calibrated in the same manner.
2. Use the ‘Digital Control’ or the ‘Arrow Keys’ to highlight the required parameter
‘Power DC’ and then press SELECT soft key
3. Use the ‘Digital Control’ or the ‘Arrow Keys’ to highlight the required parameter
‘200uA DC’ and then press SELECT soft key
3. The Calibrator will now change to the 200uA DC range. Use the Range Up /
Range Down keys to select the Positive Full Scale adjustment point
4. Connect the calibrator output voltage terminals to the precision multimeter. Ensure
that the multimeter is in DC Current on the appropriate range. Ensure that the correct
terminals / current shunt is used for the various current outputs. The 3000A
calibrators can output up to 30A AC current, which can blow the fuse / cause
damage if the incorrect input is used
OUTPUT
5. Press ON
and measure the output.
9 9 • 9 0 ENTER
5. The output can also be adjusted by moving the ‘cursor’ to the required digit and
adjusting the output using the up / down arrows or the digital control
6. The ‘SHIFT’ key will illuminate to indicate that a change has been made
SHIFT
to the calibration of the instrument, however has not yet been stored.
7. To undo the adjustment before storing the changes, press the UNDO soft key
This will remove any changes that have been made to the output of the calibrator.
7. Measure and check the output again and then press STORE soft key
The following 2 screens are displayed briefly to confirm that the calibration factors
have been saved.
After displaying these messages, the shift key will also cease to be illuminated
SHIFT
Note: All the calibration points can be adjusted prior to storing the
calibration factors (STORE), however if the calibration routine is
ended or there is a power failure the new calibration factors will not
be saved if STORE has not been pressed.
8. Use the ‘range up’ and ‘range down’ keys to change the calibration point to
‘Zero Calibration’.
11. Measure the output as before; if necessary adjust as previously described above.
56. When calibration of this range is complete press the RANGE soft key
Select ‘DC Current’ and then ‘2mA ’ and proceed with this range as described above.
57. The ’2mA DC’, ‘20mA DC’,‘200mA DC’, ‘2A DC’ and ‘30DC’ ranges are
calibrated in the same manner.
A/D Input
Injecting voltage between Pins 7 (Ground) and 9 (Input), the 3000A series calibrator can
measure voltage. This is used for adapters with readback (such as EA001A, EA015 etc) as
well as Pressure and Torque Modules
2. Use the ‘Digital Control’ or the ‘Arrow Keys’ to highlight the required parameter
‘A/D Input’ and then press SELECT soft key
3. The Calibrator will now change to the A/D Input Screen. Use the Range Up /
Range Down keys to select the Zero Calibration adjustment point
4. Apply an output of 0V from your voltage source to the adapter interface, using Pin
7 as the Ground or Negative connection, and Pin 9 as the Signal or Positive
connection.
5. Wait for the reading to stabilise on the screen of the 3000A. After achieving a
stable reading, press the ‘Store’ button.
7. The following 2 screens are displayed briefly to confirm that the calibration has
been saved.
The screen of the 3000A will now display 0V. If the reading is different, repeat the
previous stages
3. Using the Range Up / Range Down keys to select the Positive Full Scale
adjustment point
4. Apply an output of 10V from your voltage source to the adapter interface, using
Pin 7 as the Ground or Negative connection, and Pin 9 as the Signal or Positive
connection.
5. Wait for the reading to stabilise on the screen of the 3000A. After achieving a
stable reading, press the ‘Store’ button.
7. The following 2 screens are displayed briefly to confirm that the calibration has
been saved.
The screen of the 3000A will now display 10V. If the reading is different, repeat the
previous stages
3. Using the Range Up / Range Down keys, select the Negative Full Scale point, and
repeat the