Technical data Your key to exceptional signal performance The 9500C is a dedicated modern oscilloscope calibrator designed for calibration professionals who need to cover workload below 4 GHz accurately, reliably, and efficiently. Improvements over its predecessor, the 9500B, include simultaneous outputs on all channels, which increase test speed and efficiency, and eliminate lead changes. The 9500C also boasts better accuracy, a more robust Active Head, updated hardware and software, and a modern color touch screen interface. The 9500C can be fully automated with MET/ CAL software for hands-free operation. Full Automation Oscilloscopes are complex measurement tools, automating the calibration and verification of these tools creates one of the largest productivity gains in any organization. Performed manually, this work requires skilled operators to spend a substantial amount of time performing what are, essentially, repetitive tasks. Semi- or partial automation solutions start to address this issue and free skilled technicians to perform more valuable tasks. However, in practice, these partial solutions present their own problems. Modern Oscilloscopes have increasing numbers of channels or inputs multiplying the work to calibrate each input. When calibrating these instruments, it is necessary to calibrate and verify each input channel. This can be achieved by physically moving cables requiring operator intervention if you only have a single channel calibration source. In high-performance instruments, this may introduce additional measurement uncertainties as cables and connectors are handled. An alternative is to introduce a switching matrix to route signals, though this may result in problems with signal reflections, poor contacts and path differences that materially impact calibration uncertainties. • The only commercially available multichannel oscilloscope calibration system • Faster throughput • Fully automated • Simultaneous output • Double bandwidth with a dedicated scope calibrator over a multi-product calibrator • More accurate signal to test a wide range of signals and frequencies • High signal purity • High bandwidth • 4 channels plus trigger • Leveled sine waves up to 4 GHz • Confidence in your oscilloscope accuracy for a range of applications • Expand your calibration abilities with performance and flexibility using Active Head Technology™ generating calibration signals right at the oscilloscope input • Easy-to-use updated user interface • Updated serviceability • Improved reliability with removed mechanical components and replaceable parts

Active Heads The Fluke 9500C addresses these issues and provides true, full automation using its unique active heads. With the 9500C, all the signals required to fully calibrate the oscilloscope are are precisely available from the Active heads, remote from the calibrator mainframe. The heads are connected directly to the oscilloscope input without the need for additional cables. All control and switching of waveforms are performed under the control of the mainframe, yet within the head itself—typically only a matter of millimeters away from the oscilloscope input and amplifiers. With each 9500C...

Complete Functionality Enhanced by Active Head Technology™ the 9500C supports full automation, the complementary pair of a workstation and heads come together to provide unrivaled functionality. This allows the user to confidently increase throughput, without compromising accuracy or stability. New to the 9500C platform is the capability of simultaneously sourcing calibration signals on multiple outputs, providing significant productivity improvements over the 9500B. Significant attention during the design of the 9540C Active Head will yield improved reliability and serviceability. Serviceability...

Dedicated Oscilloscope Calibration When higher bandwidths and signal purity are needed, a general-purpose multi-product calibrator simply can’t handle the task. The 9500C has a more accurate signal to test a wide range of signals and frequencies across 4 channels for leveled sine waves up to 4 GHz, resulting in double the bandwidth over a multi-product calibrator. Combined with faster throughput and simultaneous output, you can rest assured with confidence in your oscilloscope accuracy for a wide range of applications. Features you expect from a modern instrument Front and rear panel improvements...

Fluke 9500C control diagram OPERATE and STANDBY LEDs Provide visual indication of Operate or Standby Mode 9 OPERATE and STANDBY modes Quickly activate and de-activate output signals 9 Active Head Control High quality connector routes digital control signals to and from the 9540C Active Head o Analog Output Signal SMA connector sources uncorrected analog signals to 9450C Active Head o Touch screen display Bright easy to read display clearly provides information and allow easy navigation to all functions o Output Functions All common output functions have a dedicated button for quick and easy access...

METWJ1 MET/CAL™ automation increases throughput and efficiency Quality standards impose stringent requirements for documenting, reporting, and controlling calibration processes and results. MET/CAL™ Calibration Management Software helps you meet these requirements while increasing throughput and streamlining voltage calibration, resistance calibration, and current calibration processes. MET/CAL is a powerful application for creating, editing, and testing calibration procedures and collecting and reporting results on a wide variety of instruments. As the industryleading software for automated...

Your choice of specifications How often to calibrate? You decide. The 9500C includes 90-day and 1-year specifications. You can manage the cost of ownership and maximize uptime by keeping the calibrator in service as long as possible based on your unique specification requirements. Metrology training builds team skills Calibration and metrology training from Fluke Calibration improves the knowledge of you and your colleagues in a wide variety of disciplines. Instructor-led classroom training is available for general topics in metrology that include both hands-on training and training in measurement...