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7 models with full specifications in Calibrators, Standards.
This page summarizes Fluke’s lineup of electrical calibrators and standards in the Test equipment > Calibrators, Standards category. It is written for engineers, calibration lab managers, and technical buyers who must match instrument capability to workload: multifunction bench calibrations, high-precision laboratory standards, or specialized AC measurement. The copy explains how Fluke’s products are organized into multifunction calibrators, high-precision metrology instruments and AC measurement standards, highlights the technical differences that drive a selection decision, and points to the model types you should examine further in the product table alongside this page.
- Top DC voltage range
- 0 to ±1100 V — Fluke 5700A, 5720A, 5100B
- AC 24-hour uncertainty
- ±24 ppm — Fluke 5790A (best 24-hour AC voltage uncertainty)
- Frequency coverage (multifunction)
- 0.01 Hz to 2.0 MHz — Fluke 5500A
- Mid-range multifunction capability
- AC voltage to 1020 V and AC frequency to 500 kHz — Fluke 5520A
- Target meter resolution
- Up to 4.5 digits — Fluke 5100B
All models
| Model | Type | Operating Temperature | Dimensions (W×H×D) | Interfaces |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5500A | Calibrators, misc | 0 to +50 °C | 432 × 178 × 473 mm | RS-232; IEEE-488 (GPIB) |
| 5520A | Calibrators, misc | 0 °C to 50 °C | 432 mm × 178 mm × 473 mm | GPIB (IEEE-488), RS-232 |
| 5700A | Calibrators, misc | 0 °C to 50 °C | 432 mm × 178 mm × 630 mm | GPIB (IEEE-488), RS-232-C |
| 5720A | Calibrators, misc | 0 °C to 50 °C | — | — |
| 5790A | AC | 0 to 50 °C | 432 mm × 178 mm × 473 mm | GPIB (IEEE-488.2), RS-232-C |
| 5100B | Calibrators, misc | 0 °C to 50 °C | 432 mm × 178 mm × 508 mm | GPIB (Option 05) / RS-232 (Option 06) |
| 5522A | Calibration Kits | 0 °C to 50 °C | 443 mm × 178 mm × 473 mm | GPIB (IEEE-488), RS-232 |
How Fluke structures this category
Fluke’s range is organized around application groups rather than a single product family. One group is compact microprocessor-controlled calibrators aimed at lower-resolution multimeter calibration. A second group comprises multifunction bench calibrators that balance breadth of outputs for medium- to high-volume calibration work. Above those are purpose-built metrology-class multifunction calibrators intended for laboratory standards and precision DMM calibration. Separately, Fluke offers an AC measurement standard that combines thermal transfer accuracy with digital convenience for automated AC work. When scanning the model table, look first at which of those four application buckets matches your workload.
What distinguishes the models
Distinguishing factors to watch for are measurement class (multimeter-level vs. laboratory standard), AC vs. DC emphasis, available outputs (voltage, current, resistance, capacitance, temperature, power), and test-frequency capability. Some Fluke calibrators provide two simultaneous outputs or phase control for power and phase-sensitive checks; others expose wideband options and oscilloscope-calibration accessories for higher-frequency verification. Communication and automation interfaces are consistently provided across the range for integration into automated calibration sequences.
Choosing by workload, not just specs
For routine bench and production calibration choose a multifunction calibrator that covers the signals you need (voltage, current, resistance, capacitance, temperature). For broad laboratory workloads look for models with continuous resistance/capacitance outputs and dual-output capability. For primary-standard‑level DC and low-frequency work, select a metrology-class multifunction calibrator. If your primary need is highly accurate AC voltage measurement and automated AC workflows, consider the dedicated AC measurement standard. Use the product table to verify the exact output ranges and uncertainty statements for the models that match your workload.
Automation, options and physical considerations
Most models offer GPIB/IEEE-488 and RS-232 interfaces for automation. Certain instruments include or support wideband options and oscilloscope-calibration accessories; others provide support for external current shunts. Consider the instrument’s intended rack or bench footprint and the optional accessories you’ll need for your procedures when narrowing choices.
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Frequently asked questions
- Which Fluke models provide the highest DC voltage range?
- The Fluke 5700A and 5720A are specified for DC voltages up to ±1100 V. The Fluke 5100B is also specified to 1100 V DC.
- Which model is intended for the most accurate automated AC measurements?
- The Fluke 5790A is presented as an automated AC measurement standard; its published best 24-hour AC voltage uncertainty is ±24 ppm and its best 1-year AC voltage uncertainty is ±110 ppm.
- Which models offer dual outputs or phase control for power/phase testing?
- The Fluke 5500A offers dual DC or AC outputs (two voltages, or voltage plus current) with phase control. The Fluke 5520A supports two simultaneous outputs (two voltage outputs or voltage and current).