9500B Oscilloscope Multi Function Calibrator Durable Fully
Automated
Fluke 9500B Oscilloscope Calibrator
Product Overview
Automating oscilloscope calibration represents one of the most
significant productivity enhancements achievable in calibration
laboratories. Manual calibration requires skilled operators to
perform repetitive tasks for substantial time periods. While
semi-automated solutions appear to address this issue, they often
introduce their own operational challenges.
Over the past decade, oscilloscope technology has evolved from
two-channel to more complex four-channel instruments. Calibrating
these devices necessitates moving calibration signals between
channels, which can be accomplished either through manual cable
movement (requiring operator intervention and potentially
introducing measurement uncertainties) or via switching matrices
(which may cause signal reflections, poor contacts, and path
differences affecting calibration accuracy).
Active Heads and Full Automation
The Fluke Calibration 9500B resolves these challenges through true
full automation using its unique Active Heads technology. All
signals required for comprehensive oscilloscope calibration are
generated within detachable heads located remotely from the
calibrator mainframe. These heads connect directly to oscilloscope
inputs without additional cables.
All waveform control and switching operations are managed by the
mainframe but executed within the head itself—typically just
millimeters from the oscilloscope input amplifiers. Each 9500B
mainframe can control up to five heads, enabling complete
calibration of 4-channel oscilloscopes with external triggers
without operator intervention or external switching requirements.
MET/CAL® Plus Calibration Management Software
The 9500B Oscilloscope Calibrator integrates with Fluke
Calibration's powerful IEEE-488 (GPIB) based MET/CAL Plus automated
calibration management software. This comprehensive solution not
only automates calibration processes but also documents results,
manages calibration inventory, and facilitates development of new
oscilloscope calibration procedures.
Supporting multi-user networking environments, the software
implements advanced features including ISO 9000 compliant
traceability, custom certificate and report generation, and
high-level procedure programming. The result is increased workload
throughput, improved calibration consistency, minimized human
error, and reduced operator training requirements—delivering higher
quality calibration at lower cost.
Gold Support Program
To keep pace with the rapidly evolving oscilloscope market, Fluke
Calibration continuously develops new calibration procedures. The
MET/SUPPORT Gold Software Support Program provides access to all
new procedures written by Fluke's software support team throughout
a 12-month period—typically exceeding 100 new oscilloscope
calibration procedures annually.
New procedures are available for immediate download from our
website without request or delivery delays. The program includes 60
days of priority support for implementation assistance. Additional
MET/SUPPORT Gold program options offer various advantages,
including custom procedure writing services and fast-track
procedure development for urgent requirements at competitive rates.
Technical Specifications
DC Voltage
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|
| Amplitude | ± 1 mV to ± 200V into 1M Ω
± 1 mV to ± 5V into 50 Ω |
| Accuracy | ± (0.025% + 25 µV) |
| Ranging | 1, 2, 5 or 1, 2, 2.5, 4, 5 or continuous |
| Deviation | ± 11.2% |
Squarewave
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|
| Amplitude | Range: 40 µV to 200V pk-pk into 1MΩ
40 µV to 5V pk-pk into 50Ω
Polarity: Positive, negative or symmetrical about ground |
| Accuracy (10 Hz to 10 kHz) | <1 mV ± (1% + 10 µV)
1 mV-21 mV ± (0.10% + 10 µV) |
| Ranging | 1, 2, 5 or 1, 2, 2.5, 4, 5 or continuous |
| Deviation | ± 11.2% |
| Rise/Fall Time | <100V <150 ns
>=100V <200 ns |
| Aberrations | <2% peak for first 500 ns |
| Frequency | Range: 10 Hz to 100 kHz
Accuracy: ± 0.25 ppm
Ranging: 1, 2, 5 or 1, 2, 2.5, 4, 5 or continuous |
Low-Edge Pulse
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|
| Amplitude | Range: 5 mV to 3V pk-pk into 50Ω
Accuracy: +50 ps to -150 ps
Ranging: 1, 2, 5 or 1, 2, 2.5, 4, 5 or continuous |
| Rise/Fall Time | 500 ps return to ground |
| Mk/Sp Ratio | 1:9 |
| Aberrations (into VSWR 1.2:1) | <± pk in 8Ghz
<± 1.5% pk in 3Ghz
(First 10ns) |
| Frequency | Range: 10 Hz to 2 Mhz
Accuracy: ± 0.25 ppm
Ranging: 1, 2, 5 or 1, 2, 2.5, 4, 5 or continuous |
High-Edge Pulse
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|
| Amplitude | Range: 1mV to 200V pk-pk into 1 MΩ
1mV to 5V pk-pk into 50Ω
Accuracy: ± 3%
Ranging: 1, 2, 5 or 1, 2, 2.5, 4, 5 or continuous |
| Rise/Fall Time | <100V <150 ns
>=100V <200 ns |
| Mk/Sp Ratio | 1:1 |
| Aberrations | <2% peak for first 500ns |
| Frequency | Range: 10 Hz to 100 kHz
Accuracy: ± 0.25 ppm
Ranging: 1, 2, 5 or 1, 2, 2.5, 4, 5 or continuous |
Available Models
| Model Name | Description |
|---|
| 9500B/600 | 600 MHz High-Performance Oscilloscope Calibrator Workstation |
| 9500B/1100 | 1100 MHz High-Performance Oscilloscope Calibrator Workstation |
| 9500B/3200 | 3.2 GHz High-Performance Oscilloscope Calibrator Workstation |
| 9510 | Active Head with 1.1 GHz and 500 ps pulse capability |
| 9530 | Active Head with 3.2 GHz and 150 ps/500 ps pulse capability |
| 9550 | Active Head with 25 ps pulse capability |
| 9560 | Active Head with 6 GHz and 70 ps pulse capability (requires
9500B/3200 or upgraded 9500/3200) |
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Can you ship orders to Canada or Australia?
Yes, we can. We send orders worldwide.
2. What delivery method do you use and what is the delivery time?
We can ship by EMS, DHL, FedEx, UPS, TNT with tracking number.
Usual delivery time is 4-7 workdays.
3. What is your payment term?
100% T/T payment before shipment.
4. How can I ask any other questions?
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