Performance Verification 1-15
Resistance measurement accuracy
Use the following steps to verify that Model 2420 resistance measurement accuracy is
within specified limits. This procedure involves applying accurate resistances from a resis-
tance calibrator and then verifying that Model 2420 resistance measurements are within re-
quired limits.
CAUTION
Before testing the 2
Ω
and 20
Ω
ranges make sure your resistance calibrator
can safely handle the default test currents for those ranges (see Model 2420
and calibrator specifications). If not, use the CONFIG OHMS menu to select
the MANUAL source mode, then set the source current to an appropriate safe
value. When using the manual source mode, total resistance reading uncer-
tainty includes both Source I and Measure V uncertainty (see specifications),
and calculated reading limits should take the additional uncertainty into ac-
count.
If using the Fluke 5450A resistance calibrator, you cannot use the Auto Ohms
mode of the Model 2420 to verify the 2
Ω
range. The 1A test current for the 2
Ω
range of the Model 2420 will damage the calibrator. On the Model 2420, use
the CONFIG OHMS menu to select the MANUAL source mode, and then set
the source (test) current to 100mA.
1.
With the power off, connect the resistance calibrator to the Model 2420 INPUT/OUT-
PUT and 4-WIRE SENSE jacks, as shown in Figure 1-4. Be sure to use the 4-wire con-
nections as shown.
Model 2420
Resistance Calibrator
Output HI
Sense HI
Output LO
Sense LO
2420 3A SourceMeter
250V
PEAK
5V
PEAK
HI
LO
OUTPUT
75V
PEAK
75V
PEAK
EDIT
TOGGLE
POWER
RANGE
INPUT/
OUTPUT
4- WIRE
SENSE
DISPLAY
ON/OFF
TERMINALS
FRONT/
REAR
AUTO
RANGE
EXIT
ENTER
CONFIG MENU
SWEEP
TRIG
REL
LOCAL
FILTER
LIMIT
DIGITS SPEED
V
Ω
MEAS
I
FCTN
V
I
SOURCE
2
3
0
1
6
7
8
9
4
+/-
5
STORE RECALL
EDIT
Figure 1-4
Connections for resistance
accuracy verification
Summary of Contents for SourceMeter 3A 2420
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