Introduction

Usual calibration usually done by

commercial calibration
laboratories uses a manufacturer's
calibration procedure and is
performed with a reference
standard multiple times more
accurate typically at four times
with accuracy of the DUT.
 Having instruments that are
calibrated insures quality output
products. Out of tolerance (OOT)
instruments tend to give wrong
readings resulting in unnecessary
back jobs and process failures. Bad
or low quality products would pass
as good ones resulting in warranty
costs, and good products as non-
conformance to quality ones,
resulting to unnecessary reworks. So
basically, calibration is all about
producing high quality which is
equals to money.
 Voltmeter
Calibration
What is voltmeter

A voltmeter is an instrument used for

measuring electrical potential difference
between two points in an electric circuit
Digital Voltmeter
Analog Voltmeter
Parts of voltmeter
How to USE VOLTMETER??
1. Plug the probes into the meter. Red
goes to the positive (+) and black to
the negative (-).

2. Turn the selector dial or switch to

the type of measurement you want.
To measure direct current - a battery,
for example - use DCV. To measure
alternating current, such as a wall
outlet, use ACV.
 3. Choose the range setting. The
dial may have options from 5 to
1000 on the DCV side and 10 to 1000
on the ACV side. The setting should
be the top end of the voltage you
are reading. Not all voltmeters have
this setting.

4. Turn the meter on.

 5. Hold the probes by the insulated
handles and touch the red probe to
the positive side of a DC circuit or
either side of an AC circuit. Touch
the other side with the black probe.

6. Read the digital display or analog

dial.
Procedure of calibration

1. Place the voltmeter on its normal

operating posture.
2. Allow the voltmeter to be
conditioned and stabilized for 1
hour at the environmental
condition of the calibration room.
3. For analog voltmeter, perform
mechanical zero adjustment on the
meter.
4. Connect the voltmeter to the Fluke
5700A Calibrator.
Fluke 5700A calibrator
Parts of fluke 5700a
1. Output Display
A two-line vacuum-fluorescent display that shows output
amplitude and frequency.
2. Control Display
An alphanumeric vacuum-fluorescent display that shows
data entries, UUT error adjustments, menus, and other
prompts and messages.
3. Operate/Standby
Toggles the calibrator between operate and standby
modes. In standby mode, the OUTPUT binding posts are
internally disconnected from the calibrator. The calibrator
normally starts up in standby.
 4. External Sense
Opens and closes an internal connection between the
SENSE and OUTPUT binding posts. The calibrator powers
up with SENSE and OUTPUT connected internally (the
SENSE binding posts are open circuited), with X off.
5. External Guard
Opens and closes an internal connection between V
GUARD (voltage guard) and OUTPUT LO. The calibrator
powers up with the voltage guard internally connected to
OUTPUT LO and the EX GRD indicator off. Toggling x on
disconnects OUTPUT LO from the voltage guard.
6. Wideband
Toggles the Wideband AC Voltage Module (Option 5700A-
03) and sets the calibrator to standby.
7. Boost
Enables or disables output from an amplifier, when it
would not otherwise be automatically selected. Sets the
calibrator to standby if this selection moves the output
location.
8. (Previous Menu)
The P soft key aborts the current operational state of
the calibrator and recalls the previous set of menu
choices.
9. Softkeys
The functions of the five unlabeled soft keys are
identified by labels on the Control Display directly above
each key. The functions change during operation so that
many different functions are accessible through these
keys.
10.Power Switch
Turns the power on and off.
11.< AMPL/FREQ >
The < and > keys adjust the magnitude of changes
by moving the highlighted digit. In the ac functions,
the a key toggles between voltage or current to
frequency. For voltage and current outputs, the
knob and arrow keys are used to adjust output until
the UUT reads correctly. The error display then
displays UUT deviation from the reference.
12.RESET

Aborts the current operating state of the calibrator

and returns it to its power up default state.
13. SCALE

Identifies a UUT full-scale endpoint for checking linearity and

does not change the output. If the output was adjusted with the
rotary knob, subsequent keyed-in output values are multiplied by
a scale factor.
14. LIMIT

Calls up a menu that allows you to specify limits beyond which

the calibrator will not operate, to protect your test equipment
and personnel.
16. 10
Immediately changes the output to one tenth the reference
value (not necessarily the present output value) if the value is
within performance limits.
17. X 10
Immediately changes the output to ten times the reference
value (not necessarily the present output value) if the value is
within performance limits.
17. (Specification)

Causes the calibrator to compute and display its absolute

uncertainty for the present output setting for the calibration
interval selected in the setup menus.
18. OFFSET

Identifies a UUT zero-scale endpoint and does not change the

output. Subsequent keyed-in output values have the offset value
(the calibrators output value when OFFSET was pressed) added
to them. Offsets are available for dc outputs only.
19. (Clear Entry)
Clears a partially completed keypad entry from the Control
Display or clears an error message that requires
acknowledgement.
20. NEW REF
Only active during error mode operation, the N key establishes
the present output value as a new reference for meter error
computation.
21. dBm

When in the ac volts or wideband function, and if no entry is

in progress, the dBm key shows the equivalent dBm output on
the Control Display.
22. ENTER

The Enter key loads an output value that was entered into the
Control Display into the calibrator.
23. Output Function Keys
D Decibels relative to 1 mW
V Voltage
A Current
Q Resistance
H Frequency

 When Hz is entered, the calibrator automatically switches to ac.

When a new signed (+ or -) output value is entered without
specifying Hz, the calibrator automatically switches back to dc.
24. Multiplier Keys
micro
m milli
K kilo
M mega
25. Numeric Keypad
Contains number keys for keying in the output amplitude and
frequency, as well as other data such as the time and date.
26. +/-
If the output function is dc voltage, current, ac voltage entered in
dBm, or a wideband output entered in dBm, pressing +/- ,Enter
toggles the polarity of the output. If the output function is ac voltage
or current, pressing +/-; then Enter changes the output to dc.
 27. WIDEBAND Connector
Wideband output specifications are stated for output levels present at the
end of its 3-foot 50 coaxial cable terminated into a 50 purely resistive
load. The connector shell is connected to chassis ground.
28. GND Binding Post
If the calibrator is the location of the ground reference point in a system,
the GND binding post can be used for connecting other instruments to earth
ground.
29. V GUARD Binding Post
Provides an external connection point for the internal voltage guard. For a
UUT with floating (ungrounded) inputs, the V GUARD should be connected to
LO internally. For a UUT with a grounded input, the V GUARD must be
externally connected to the grounded UUT input
30. SENSE Binding Posts
Used in the resistance and voltage functions for sensing at the UUT after
you have selected external sense by pressing External Sense or by remote
command.
31. OUTPUT Binding Posts
Provide connection points for ac and dc current and voltage output, as well
as resistance.
 Calibration of ac
voltmeter
 Calibration of dc
voltmeter
5. Determine the test points to be
calibrated on the voltmeter.
6. For DC voltmeter calibration, apply
DC voltage on the desired test points,
in increasing order.
7. For AC voltmeter calibration,
apply AC current w/ frequency, in
increasing order.
8. Apply the applicable voltage (AC or
DC) to the voltmeter.
9. Read the voltage indication on the
voltmeter and record the
measurements.
 Ammeter
Calibration
What is Ammeter?

An ammeter is a measuring
instrument used to measure the electric
current in a circuit. Electric currents are
measured in amperes (A).
Analog Ammeter
Digital Ammeter
Parts of ammeter
HOW TO USE AMMETER??

1. Setup a test circuit by connecting

a 1000 kilohm resistor across the
output terminals of a 12 volt DC
power supply.

2. Set the ammeter to measure

current and set it on it's highest
setting.
 3. Disconnect one terminal connecting
the resistor to the power supply.
Connect the terminal that use to be
connected to the resistor to the
ammeter. Connect the other terminal
of the ammeter to the resistor. In this
configuration, all of the current that
flows through the resistor should flow
through the ammeter too.
 4. Turn on the power supply. The
ammeter should have a reading.
Reduce the ammeter setting if the
indicated current is out of range.
Procedure in calibrating an
ammeter

1. Place the ammeter in its normal

operating posture.
2. Allow the ammeter to be
conditioned and stabilized for 1 hour
at the environmental condition of the
calibration room.
3. For analog ammeter, perform
mechanical zero adjustment on the
meter.
4. Connect the ammeter to Fluke
5700A calibrator depending on
ammeter's measuring range. Consider
proper gauge to the connecting wire.
 Calibration of ammeter
(o-2.2 A)
5. Determine the test points to be
calibrated on the ammeter.
6. For DC ammeter calibration, apply
DC current coming from the standard
DC current based on the desired test
points, in increasing order.
7. For AC ammeter calibration, apply
AC current w/ frequency of 60Hz or as
per the user's operating frequency, in
increasing order.
8. Apply the applicable current (AC or
DC) to the ammeter.
9. Read the current indication on the
ammeter and record the
measurements.
Clamp meter
Calibration
What is clamp meter?

An electrical meter with integral AC

current clamp is known as a clamp meter,
clamp-on ammeter or tong tester.
It is simple to measure very high currents
(hundreds of amperes) with the
appropriate current transformer.
Parts of clamp meter
How to use clamp meter??

1. Remove power from the circuit, if

possible. Working on a hot circuit
involves extra risk to the user and
all equipment involved.

2. Isolate a wire carrying the

current you wish to measure.
 3. Open the clamp portion of the meter and
then close it around the wire (and only that
wire) you wish to measure current passing
through.

4. Set the clamp meter to read the current

type (AC or DC) and the expected range in
milliamps or amps. If you don't know the
range, guess high, and dial down as needed.
 5. Return power to the circuit and read the
digital display, writing the value down to
avoid repeating the process. If the reading
fluctuates, give it a minute to settle down.

6. Remove power from the circuit. Then

remove the clamp meter.
Procedure in calibrating a clamp
meter

1. Allow the clamp meter to be

conditioned and stabilized for 1 hour
at the environmental condition of the
calibration room.
2. Connect the clamp meter to Fluke
5500A calibrator. Observe proper
polarity of the flowing current in the
cables when use it in DC current
range.
Fluke 5500A Calibrator
Parts of fluke 5500a
 1. Output Display
The Output Display is a two-line backlit LCD that shows output
amplitudes, frequency and calibrator status. Output values (or
potential output values if in standby) are displayed using up to
seven digits plus a polarity sign.
2. Control Display
The Control Display is a multipurpose backlit LCD used for
displaying data entries, UUT error adjustments, softkey labels,
phase angles, watts, power factors, and other prompts and
messages.
3. STBY
The STBY (Standby) key places the 5500A in the standby mode.
Standby mode is indicated bySTBY in the lower left corner of the
output display. In standby mode, the NORMAL andAUXoutput
terminals are internally disconnected from the 5500A.
4. OPR
The OPR (Operate) key places the 5500A in the operate mode. The
operate mode is indicated by OPR in the lower left corner of the
output display and the lit indicator on the OPR key.
5. EARTH
The EARTH (Earth Ground) key opens and closes an internal
connection between the NORMAL LO terminal and earth ground. An
annunciator on the key indicates when this connection is made. The
power-up default condition is earth disabled (annunciator off).
6. SCOPE
The SCOPE (Oscilloscope) key enables or disables the ScopeCal option
if it is present. An annunciator on the key indicates when the option is
enabled. If the ScopeCal option is not installed in the calibrator and the
Scope key is pressed, the calibrator will beep with no change in the
calibrators status.
7. BOOST
The BOOST key is only needed to activate an amplifier for an output
setting that is available from either the 5500A or the amplifier. This
allows you to take advantage of amplifier capabilities in addition to
extended range, such as higher compliance voltage.
8. PREV MENU
The PREV MENU (Previous Menu) key recalls the previous set of menu
choices. Each press of this key backs up one level of the menu tree
until the display indicates the top level menu selection of the function
selected.
9. Softkeys
The functions of the five unlabeled blue softkeys are identified by
labels on the Control Display directly above each key. The functions
change during operation so that many different functions are accessible
through these keys. A group of softkey labels is called a menu. A group
of interconnected menus is called a menu tree.
10. NEW REF
The NEW REF (New Reference) key is active during error mode
operation, and establishes the present output value as a new
reference for meter error computation.
11. SETUP
The SETUP (Setup Menu) key puts the 5500A in the setup mode,
displaying the setup menu in the control display. Setup options can
be selected using the softkeys under the control display.
12. RESET
The RESET (Reset Calibrator) key aborts the current operating
state of the 5500A and returns it to the power-up default state,
except when operating under remote control.
13. CE
The CE (Clear Entry) key clears a partially completed keypad entry
from the Control Display. If there is a partially completed entry when
CE is pressed, the output is unaffected.
14. EDIT FIELD
The EDIT FIELD (Edit Output Display Field) key and associated
left/right arrow keys provide step adjustment of the output signals.
15. POWER
The POWER (Primary Power) switch turns the power on and off. The
switch is a latching pushpush type. When the switch is latched, power
is applied.
16. TRIG OUT
The TRIG OUT (Trigger Out) key sets the external trigger when in the
Scope mode. If the 5500A is not in the scope mode when the Trigger
Out key is pressed, the beeper will sound.
17. DIV
The DIV (Divide) key immediately changes the output to one tenth the
reference value (not necessarily the present output value) if the value
is within performance limits. In the SCOPE mode, the DIV key changes
the output to the next lower range.
18. MULT
The MULT (Multiply) key immediately changes the output to ten times
the reference value (not necessarily the present output value) if the
value is within performance limits.
19. MEAS TC
The MEAS TC (Measure Thermocouple) key enables the TC
(Thermocouple) input connection and causes the 5500A to compute a
temperature based on the voltage present at the input.
20. The output units keys determine the function of the 5500A. Some
keys have a second unit if the SHIFT key is pressed just before the units
key.
21. Multiplier Keys
Select output value multipliers. Some keys have a second function
if the SHIFT key is pressed just before the multiplier key.
22. ENTER
The ENTER (Enter Value) key loads a newly entered output value shown on the
Control Display into the 5500A, which appears on the Output Display.
23. SHIFT
The SHIFT (Shift Key Function) is used to select alternate functions of the units
keys and alternate multipliers of the multiplier keys. These alternate selections
are labeled with small letters in the upper left hand corner of the keys.
24. Numeric Keypad
Used to enter the digits of the output amplitude and frequency. The proper
sequence to enter a value is to press the digits of the output value, a multiplier
key (if necessary), an output units key, then ENTER.
25. +/-
The +/- (Polarity) key changes the polarity of the output for dc voltage or dc
current functions. Press the +/- key then ENTER to toggle the output polarity.
26. TRIG OUT
The TRIG OUT (Trigger Output) BNC connector is used to trigger the oscilloscope
during oscilloscope calibration. This is active only when the Scope Cal option is
installed.
27. SCOPE
The SCOPE (Oscilloscope) connector is used for outputs during oscilloscope
calibration. This is active only when the Scope Cal option is installed.
28. TC
The TC (Thermocouple) connector is used for thermocouple simulation during
temperature meter calibration, and thermocouple measurements. You must use the
correct thermocouple wire and plug when using this connector.
29. AUX
The AUX (Auxiliary Output) jacks are used for ac and dc current outputs, the second
voltage output in dual voltage modes, and ohms sense for 2-wire and 4-wire
compensated resistance and capacitance measurements, and RTD simulation.
30. NORMAL
The NORMAL (Normal Output) jacks are used for ac and dc voltage, ohms and
capacitance sourcing, and Resistance Temperature Detector (RTD) simulation.
 Calibration of clampmeter using
fluke 5500a and single loop cable
Calibration of clampmeter using fluke
5500a and multi-loop cable
3. For low current (0 - 10A), a single
loop can be used.
4. For high current (up to 500A),
multi-loop cable must be used.
5. Determine the test points to be
calibrate on the clamp meter.
6. Select a spot along the cable where
the influence of stray fields from
adjustment and large ferrous objects
is at negligible or minimum.
7. Hold the clamp meter
perpendicular to the conductors or
cables wherein the cable is always
placed at the center of the closed
jaws of the clamp meter for maximum
accuracy.
 8. For DC current clamp meter,
apply DC current from the
calibrator corresponding to the
desired test point, in increasing
order.
Note:
(if multi-loop cable is used, the current is always
multiplied depending on the no. Of loops).
9. For AC current clamp meter, apply
AC current w/a frequency, coming
from the calibrator based on the
desired test points, in increasing
order.
10. Read the current indication on the
clamp meter and record the
measurements.