Model 707

Loop Calibrator

Calibration Information

W�Warning
To prevent electrical shock, remove test leads and any input signals from the
Model 707 Loop Calibrator before opening the case.

WCaution
The Model 707 Loop Calibrator contains parts that can be damaged by static
discharge. Follow the standard practices for handling static sensitive
devices.

Introduction Contacting Fluke for Service

The Calibration Information for the Model 707 Loop This Fluke product will be free from defects in
Calibrator (hereafter referred to as the Loop material and workmanship for three years from the
Calibrator) provides the information necessary to date of purchase.
verify the performance and adjust the calibration of To contact Fluke, call one of the following telephone
the Loop Calibrator. numbers:
This document includes the following: Technical Support USA: 1-800-44-FLUKE (1-800-443-5853)
• Contacting Fluke for service Calibration/Repair USA: 1-888-99-FLUKE (1-888-993-5853)
Canada: 1-800-36-FLUKE (1-800-363-5853)
• Specifications Europe: +31 402-675-200
• Cleaning Japan: +81-3-6714-3114
• Replacing the battery Singapore: +65-6799-5566
China: +86-400-921-0835
• Disassembly and reassembly
Brazil: +55-11-3530-8901
• Recommended test equipment Anywhere in the world: +1-425-446-5500
• Performance verification procedures Or, visit Fluke's website at www.fluke.com.
• Calibration adjustments To register your product, visit http://register.fluke.com.
• User-replaceable parts To view, print, or download the latest manual supplement,
The complete operating instructions and warranty visit http://us.fluke.com/usen/support/manuals.
statement for the Model 707 Loop Calibrator are Address correspondence to:
provided in the Instruction Sheet that came with it.
Fluke Corporation Fluke Europe B.V.
P.O. Box 9090, P.O. Box 1186,
Everett, WA 98206-9090 5602 BD Eindhoven
U.S.A. The Netherland

November 2001, Rev.1, 9/2019

© 2001-2019 Fluke Corporation, All rights reserved.
All product names are trademarks of their respective companies. 1
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Calibration Information

Specifications
Product specifications are provided in Tables 1 and 2. These specifications are based on a 1-year calibration cycle
and apply from 18 ºC to 28 ºC (64 ºF to 82 ºF) unless stated otherwise. Accuracy specifications are given as
follows:
± ( [ % of reading ] + [ number of least significant digits ] ).

Table 1. General Specifications

Maximum voltage between any 30 V

terminal and earth ground or
between any two terminals

Display: 0 to 28 V with 0.001 V resolution, 0 to 24 mA with 0.001 mA resolution

Operating Temperature: -10 °C to 55 °C

Storage Temperature: -30 °C to 60 °C

Temperature Coefficient: ± 0.005 % of range per °C for -10 °C to 18 °C and 28 °C to 55 °C

Relative Humidity: 95 % to 30 °C,

75 % to 40 °C,
45 % up to 50 °C,
35 % up to 55 °C

Operating Altitude: 3000 meters maximum

Power Requirements: Single 9 V battery (IEC 6LR61)

Battery Life (Typical): Source Mode: 18 hours; 12 mA into 500 Ω

Measure / Simulate Mode: 50 hours

Size (H x W x L): 50.80 mm x 69.85 mm x 142.87 mm (2.00 in x 2.75 in x 5.625 in)

With Holster: 54.61 mm x 76.20 mm x 158.75 (2.15 in x 3.00 in x 6.25 in)

Weight: 349 g (12.3 oz). With Holster and flex-stand: 601 g (21.2 oz)

Safety: IEC 61010-1: Pollution degree 2

IEC 61010-2-030: CAT O 30 V

Table 2. Accuracy Specifications

Accuracy
Function Range Resolution
(% of reading + counts)
DC Volts Input + 28 V (+30 V max) 0.001 V ± (0.015 % + 2 counts)
DC mA Input 20 mA (24 mA max) 0.001 mA ± (0.015 % + 2 counts)
DC mA Output 0 mA to 24 mA 0.001 mA ± (0.015 % + 2 counts)
Source mode: Compliance: ≥ 1200 Ω at 20 mA, ≥ 950 Ω at 20 mA in Hart Mode
Simulate mode: External loop voltage requirements: 24 V nominal, 28 V maximum, 12 V minimum
Loop Power ≥ 24 V
Percent display - 25 % to 125 % (4 to 20 mA mode)
Input/Output protection Fuseless protection.

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Cleaning

Cleaning Disassembling and Reassembling the

W Warning
Calibrator
To prevent electrical shock, remove test W Warning
leads and input signals before cleaning. To prevent electric shock or personal
To clean the case, wipe it with a cloth lightly injury:
dampened with water and a mild detergent. • Do not allow water into the case.
Do not use abrasives, solvents, or alcohol. • Remove any input signals prior to
removing test leads and opening case.
Replacing the Battery • When servicing the Loop Calibrator,
use only specified replacement parts.
WWarning
To disassemble and reassemble the Loop Calibrator,
To avoid false readings, which could lead
refer to Figures 2 and 3 as necessary and perform the
to possible electric shock or personal
following procedure.
injury, replace the battery as soon as the
low battery symbol ( M ) appears on the Note
Loop Calibrator’s display.
Both a Phillips-head screwdriver and a flat-
To replace the battery: blade screwdriver are required.
1. Lift and remove the battery cover to gain access Removing the Printed Circuit Assembly (PCA)
to the battery compartment. See Figure 1.
1. Make sure the Loop Calibrator is off.
2. Lift the battery from the case bottom and insert a
new 9 V battery. 2. Remove all test leads from the terminals of the
Loop Calibrator.
3. Make sure the positive and negative battery posts
are oriented correctly, as noted in the bottom of 3. Gently pry the rotary knob off with a small flat-
the battery compartment. blade screwdriver.
4. Lift and remove the battery cover to gain access
to the battery compartment and 2 case screws
inside. Remove the battery.
5. Remove all Phillips-head screws from the case
bottom.
6. Separate the case top from the case bottom.
Verify that the battery terminals are being guided
through the bottom case before completely
removing the case bottom.
7. Referring to Figure 3, insert a small, flat-blade
screwdriver between the edge of the case top and
the PCA. Gently unsnap the case top from the
PCA.
8. Repeat step 7 for each of the remaining snaps that
secure the PCA to the case top.
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Figure 1. Replacing the Battery
9. Lift the PCA from the case top by its edges.
10. If the elastomeric strips for the keypad assembly
and LCD are stuck to the PCA, remove them, but
do not touch the conductive edges.

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Case, Top

LCD

Elastomeric Strip
(Keypad to PCA)

Elastomeric Strip
(LCD to PCA)
Keypad Assembly

Switch Support Assembly

Case, Bottom

Main PCA

Screw, THD Form, PH.P.STL,

5-14 x .750

Battery
Foot
Battery Door

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Figure 2. Disassembled Loop Calibrator

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Disassembling and Reassembling the Calibrator

Removing the Switch Support Reinserting the PCA

Lift the switch support out of the top case. 1. Place the PCA over the four screw posts in the
case top.
The LCD, keypad assembly, and elastomeric strips
are now accessible and can be replaced as needed. 2. Gently press on the center of the PCA while
using the small flat-edge screwdriver to insert the
Do not allow the LCD to get wet. PCA under the snap on a side of the case top.
Before installing a new LCD, make sure that all Repeat on the other side and the top.
connector contact points are clean. Reassembling the Loop Calibrator
WCaution Reassembling the Calibrator is the reverse of
Do not touch the conductive edges of the disassembling it.
elastomeric strips or the contacts on the
keypad assembly. If they are After the Calibrator is reassembled, perform the
contaminated, clean them with isopropyl verification test to confirm that the Loop Calibrator is
alcohol. working properly.

Snap
Snaps

1
Snap

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Figure 3. Removing and Reinserting the Printed Circuit Assembly (PCA)

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Test 2:
Recommended Test Equipment
A list of recommended equipment for the 1. Press  twice to select 12.000 mA.
performance verification tests and calibration 2. Verify the readings.
adjustment procedure is shown in Table 3.
Test 3:
Performance Verification
1. Press  twice to select 20.000 mA.
W Warning
To prevent electric shock, do not perform 2. Press and rotate the knob until 24.000 mA is
the verification tests unless the Loop displayed.
Calibrator is fully assembled. 3. Verify the readings.
Perform the following tests to check the accuracy of DC Current Measurement Mode
each of the Loop Calibrator’s functions against its
specifications. Test 4:
If the Loop Calibrator fails any of these tests, 1. Press the  key twice to put the Loop Calibrator
calibration adjustment or repair is required. into the mA measurement mode.
Performance Verification Procedures The Loop Calibrator’s display should show
MEASURE in the top right corner.
DC Current Source Mode
2. Disconnect the HP 3458A from the Loop
Test 1: Calibrator.
1. Turn the Loop Calibrator on. 3. Connect the test leads from the red AUX terminal
After the P.S. power timeout displays, the Loop of the Fluke 5520A to the HP 3458A I input.
Calibrator should display 4.000 mA. If it is 4. Connect a test lead from the black AUX terminal
displaying 0.000 mA, turn the Loop Calibrator of the Fluke 5520A to the COM terminal on the
off. Hold down  while turning the Loop Loop Calibrator.
Calibrator on. Continue to hold  for 2 seconds.
When the timeout display ends, the Loop 5. Connect a test lead from the HP 3458A LO input
Calibrator should display 4.000 mA. to the Loop Calibrator's + terminal.
2. Connect the Loop Calibrator’s [+] terminal to the 6. Adjust the Fluke 5520A to output the value of
HP 3458A I input, and the COM terminal to the test 4 in Table 2 as measured by the HP 3458A.
HP 3458A LO input.
7. Adjust the Fluke 5520A if necessary, the reading
3. Verify that the Loop Calibrator's display shows on the HP 3458A is the same as the value for the
SOURCE in the upper-left corner. 5520A in steps 4-6 in Table 4.
4. Set the HP 3458A to measure DC Amps (DCI). 8. Verify the display readings on the Loop
Calibrator.
5. Refer to Table 4 to verify the readings on the HP
3458A for the following tests. (No adjustment is
necessary for test 1.)
Table 3. Recommended Equipment

Equipment Recommended Model or Equivalent

DC Calibrator DC Voltage: 0 to 30 V Fluke 5520A Multi-Product Calibrator

Accuracy: ± 0.004 % +0.5 mV
DC Current: 0 to 24 mA
Accuracy: ± 0.004% +0.5 µA
Digital Multimeter DC Current: 0 to 26 mA HP 3458A
Accuracy: ± 0.004% +0.5 µA
Flexible Test Leads Fluke TL24

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Table 4. DC Current Source / Current Measure / Voltage Measure Mode Tests

Test No. 707 Loop Calibrator Output Mode HP 3458A Minimum HP 3458A Maximum

1 4.000 mA mA Source 3.9974 mA 4.0026 mA

2 12.000 mA mA Source 11.9962 mA 12.0038 mA

3 24.000 mA mA Source 23.9944 mA 24.0056 mA

Test No. 5520A Calibrator Output Mode Fluke 707 Minimum Fluke 707 Maximum

4 4.000 mA mA Measure 3.997 mA 4.003 mA

5 12.000 mA mA Measure 11.996 mA 12.004 mA

6 24.000 mA mA Measure 23.994 mA 24.006 mA

Test No. 5500A Calibrator Output Mode Fluke 707 Minimum Fluke 707 Maximum

7 0.000 V Volt Measure -0.002 V 0.002 V

8 14.000 V Volt Measure 13.996 V 14.004 V

9 28.000 V Volt Measure 27.994 V 28.006 V

DC Voltage Measurement Mode Calibration Adjustment Counter

1. Press  twice to get the Loop Calibrator to The Loop Calibrator contains a calibration
V MEASURE. The Loop Calibrator’s display adjustment counter. The value in the calibration
should read "V". adjustment counter can be recorded and used to show
that no adjustments have been made during a
2. Connect the test leads from the NORMAL output calibration cycle. When Fluke performs the
terminals of the Fluke 5520A to the input calibration, the value of the calibration adjustment
terminals on the Loop Calibrator (black to COM counter will be recorded on the calibration label.
and red to [+] ).
To find the value in the calibration adjustment
3. Set the Fluke 5520A to test 7 in Table 4 and counter, hold down  while turning the unit on. The
verify the display reading on the Loop Calibrator. software revision will display for 2 seconds followed
4. Repeat for tests 8 and 9. by the calibration counter for another 2 seconds.

The reading on the display should be within the Note

minimum and maximum values shown in Make sure that the Loop Calibrator has a
Table 4. new battery before starting the calibration
procedure. Calibration will not function
5. Set the 5520A output to 0 V (zero), and set output properly if the low battery indicator ( M) is
to STANDBY. on.
6. Turn the Loop Calibrator OFF and disconnect the Because the Loop Calibrator incorporates several key
Loop Calibrator from the 5520A. hold start up features, entering the Adjust mode
The performance verification tests are now through the keypad requires an exact key hold
complete. sequence:

If the Loop Calibrator failed any of these tests, 1. With the Loop Calibrator off, hold down 
calibration adjustment or repair is required. and  and turn the Loop Calibrator on.
"CAL" appears on the main display and the
Calibration Adjustment calibration adjustment counter is displayed on the
Perform the following calibration adjustment secondary display. If the knob is not turned
procedures if the Loop Calibrator fails the within 2 seconds, the unit returns to the normal
performance verification test. operation mode.

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2. The Loop Calibrator adjustment procedure is 8. The Loop Calibrator will display "MEASURE" and
password protected. At this point, a password is 0.000 mA is displayed. On the secondary display,
needed to go forward. "PAS" is displayed on the the last 3 digits of the A/D reading are shown. Set
main display and "000" on the secondary display. the 5520A to output 0.000 mA into the Loop
Calibrator. Press .
Enter the password "626" as follows:
9. After a moment, the Loop Calibrator will display
1. Rotate the knob to add a 6 in the LCD of 24.000 mA. Set the 5520A to output 24.000 mA
the secondary display, push and release into the Loop Calibrator.
the knob.
2. Rotate the knob to get 2 into the LCD, 10. Press  to go to V measure adjust.
push and release.
11. Connect the test leads from the output NORMAL
3. Rotate the knob to get a 6, push and terminals of the Fluke 5520A to the input
release. terminals on the Loop Calibrator.
If the password is correct, you'll be led through 12. The Loop Calibrator will display "MEASURE" and
all the adjust modes (source, mA read, V read), 0.000 V. The Secondary display will show the
otherwise the unit returns to normal operation. In last 3 digits of the A/D reading. Set the 5520A to
the adjust mode, the main display will show output 0.000 V into the Loop Calibrator.
"1.000 mA".
13. Press . After a moment, 25.000 V will
3. Connect the Loop Calibrator [+] terminal to the display on the Loop Calibrator. Set the 5520A to
HP 3458A I input, and the COM terminal to the output 25.000 V into the Loop Calibrator.
HP 3458A LO input. The Loop Calibrator will be
in mA source cal and "1.000 mA" is displayed. On 14. Press  to complete the adjustment. The
the secondary LCD, the last 3 digits from the calibration counter is incremented and the
knob value are shown. Adjust the mA output by calibration data is stored. The calibration count
tuning the knob until "1.000 mA" shows on the HP will be on the main display and "CAL" on the
3458A. secondary display for 2 seconds.
4. Press , "22.000 mA" is displayed. Adjust the The calibration adjustment procedure is complete.
mA output by turning the knob until "22.000 mA"
is shown on the HP 3458A. To see the value of the calibration counter without
calibrating the unit, hold down  at power up. The
5. Press  to go to mA measure adjust. software revision number is displayed for 2 seconds
followed by the calibration counter for 2 seconds.
6. Disconnect the HP 3458A from the Loop
Calibrator. User-Replaceable Parts
7. Connect the test leads from the AUX terminals of User-replaceable parts, are listed in and shown in
the Fluke 5520A to the terminals on the Loop Figure 4 and Table 5.
Calibrator (black to COM and red to [+]).

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User-Replaceable Parts

Case, Top

LCD

Elastomeric Strip
(Keypad to PCA)

Elastomeric Strip
(LCD to PCA)
Keypad Assembly

Switch Support Assembly

Case, Bottom

Main PCA

Screw, THD Form, PH.P.STL,

5-14 x .750

Battery
Foot
Battery Door

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Figure 4. User-Replaceable Parts

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Table 5. User-Replaceable Parts

Description Part No. Qty.

Rotary knob 1618022 1
Case top 1618355 1
Keypad 1612222 1
Case bottom 1618005 1
Non-skid foot 885884 1
Battery. 9 V, Alkaline, ANSI / NEDA 1604A or IEC 6LR61 614487 1
Case screws 665098 4
Battery door 665106 1
Instruction sheet pack 1611701 1
Test lead set 855742 1
Cap, Black 3986568 1
Cap, Red 3995524 1
Alligator clips, Black 4239092 1
Alligator clips, Red 4239050 1
Holster, yellow C10 1

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