Product overview: Fluke 9500C High-Performance Oscilloscope Calibrator
The Fluke 9500C Oscilloscope Calibrator: A Paradigm Shift in Calibration Automation
In many calibration laboratories, automating oscilloscope calibration represents a significant leap in productivity. Traditionally, this process demands extensive time from skilled operators performing repetitive tasks. While semi- or partial automation solutions offer some relief, they often introduce their own set of complications.
Adapting to the Evolution of Oscilloscope Technology
Over recent years, oscilloscopes have evolved from simple two-channel instruments to complex four-channel devices. Calibrating these advanced instruments typically involves moving the calibration signal across different channels, which traditionally required manual cable adjustments. This method, especially with high-performance instruments, risks introducing measurement uncertainties due to cable and connector handling. Switching matrices, an alternative for signal routing, can lead to issues such as signal reflections and path differences, affecting calibration accuracy.
Innovative Active Heads and Full Automation with the 9500C
The Fluke 9500C effectively addresses these challenges, offering true, full automation through its innovative Active Heads. In the 9500C system, all necessary signals for comprehensive oscilloscope calibration are generated by detachable heads, which are remotely connected to the calibrator mainframe. These heads directly interface with the oscilloscope inputs, eliminating the need for additional cabling. Control and waveform switching are seamlessly managed by the mainframe, with the process occurring within the head itself – positioned just millimeters away from the oscilloscope input and amplifiers. Each 9500C mainframe can control up to five heads, enabling the calibration of a 4-channel oscilloscope with an external trigger. This design ensures that all required signals are supplied, controlled, and switched without any need for operator intervention or external switching mechanisms.
Key Features
Efficient, effective, productive -- your key to exceptional signal performance
- The only commercially available multichannel oscilloscope calibration system
- Simultaneous outputs on all channels increase tests speed and efficiency and eliminates the need for lead changes
- Double bandwidth with a dedicated scope calibrator over a multi-product calibrator
- More accurate signal to test a wide range of signals and frequencies
- 4 channels plus trigger
- Leveled sine waves up to 4 GHz
- Expand your calibration abilities with performance and flexibility using Active Head Technology™ generating calibration signals right at the oscilloscope input
- Fully automated with MET/CAL Software for hands-free operation
Specifications: Fluke 9500C High-Performance Oscilloscope Calibrator
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9500C High-Performance Oscilloscope Calibrator |
9500C Mainframe with 9540C Head |
| Oscilloscope Functions |
Range |
Best Performance |
| ACV* |
40 uV to 200Vp-p; 1 MΩ and 50 Ω Load; 10 Hz to 10 kHz Square Wave |
±0.1% + 10uV |
| DCV* |
1 mV to 200V into 1 MΩ ; 1 mV to 5V into 50 Ω |
±0.01% + 10 uV |
| Edge |
3 mV to 3 Vp-p; 500 ps into 1 MΩ or 50 Ω
1 V to 200 Vp-p; <200 ns into 1 MΩ
Fast Edge 5 mV to 3 Vp-p; 125 ps |
±40 ps
±15 ps |
| Leveled Sine Frequency Range |
0.1 Hz to 4.2 GHz |
±0.15 uHz/Hz + 1 uHz |
| Leveled Sine Amplitude |
0.1 Hz to 2.1 GHz
2.1 GHz to 3.2 GHz
3.2 GHz to 4.2 GHz |
5 mV to 5 V
5 mV to 3 V
5 mV to 2 V |
| Leveled Sine Flatness |
0.1 Hz to 550 MHz
550 MHz to 1.1 GHz
1.1 GHz to 2.1 GHz
2.1 GHz to 4.2 GHz |
± 1.5%
± 2%
± 3%
± 4% |
| Marker |
Up to 1 p-p; Square, Pulse, Spike or Sine; 9 ns to 55 s |
±0.15 us/s |
| Pulse |
1 to 100 nS width |
< 5% + 500 ps |
| Resistance & Capacitance Measure |
50 Ω or 1 MΩ; 1 to 95 pF |
0.1% for Ohms; 2% for Capacitance |
| Input Pulse |
5V to 20V in to 50 Ω |
Up to 100 s |
| General Specifications |
| Communication Interfaces |
IEEE 488.2; USB; Ethernet |
Standard |
| Specification Interval |
|
90d, 1yr, 2yr |
| Specification Confidence |
|
99% (k=2.78) and 95% (k=1.96) |
| Touchscreen |
|
17.8 cm (7 in.) Graphical User Interface |
| Transport Case (w/ Wheels) |
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Included Standard |
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