The Fluke 5101B Calibrator is a precision instrument for calibrating analog and digital multimeters and electronic test equipment to 4½ digits. It provides five core measurement functions—DC voltage, AC voltage, DC current, AC current, and resistance—across ranges suitable for laboratory and production calibration environments. The unit combines a front-panel calculator-type keyboard, digital display with % error indication, and built-in cassette tape storage for automated calibration procedures, eliminating manual setup errors.
Technical Specifications
Output Ranges
• Voltage (DC and AC): 20 mV to 1100 V
• Current (DC and AC): Up to 2000 mA (2 A); extends with external amplifiers
• Resistance: Up to 10 MΩ
• AC frequency: Typically up to 50 kHz; extends to 10 MHz with Wideband AC Voltage option (-03)
Accuracy & Uncertainty
• DC voltage: 0.005% basic accuracy; 40 ppm uncertainty
• AC voltage (50 Hz to 10 kHz): ±(0.035% of setting + 0.005% of range + 50 µV)
• AC voltage (10 kHz to 50 kHz): ±(0.06% of setting + 0.008% of range + 50 µV)
• AC uncertainty: 350 ppm basic
• All specifications valid for 6 months at 20°C to 30°C ambient
Output Features
• Guarded output and 4-wire sensing
• Digital display of output and function
• % Error display for simplified calibration verification
– Key Features
• Built-in cassette tape deck for storing and recalling calibration procedures
• Front-panel controls optimized for user operation without computer knowledge
• Operationally stable across +10°C to +40°C with cassette; 0°C to 50°C without
• Meets MIL-T-28800 Class 5, Style E shock and vibration requirements
– Typical Applications
Calibration laboratories and production test environments requiring multi-function sourcing with automated procedure execution.
– Compatibility & Integration
• Compatible with Fluke 7411C and MET/CAL calibration systems
• Compatible with Navy MECCA systems
• Integrates with Fluke 5205A Precision Power Amplifier and 5220A Transconductance Amplifier
• IEEE-488 interface available (Option -05)
• EIA RS-232C interface available (Option -06)
