5320A-LOAD

High Voltage Load Adapter

Instruction Sheet

Introduction attaching the plug to the power line adapter it is

ready for use with the Load.
The 5320A-LOAD High Voltage Load Adapter
(hereafter the Load) is designed for loading a After placing the Load on top of the Calibrator,
hipot tester to create leakage current while connect the grounding cable between the Load’s
performing hipot tester calibration with the 5320A rear-panel ground terminal and the Calibrator’s
Electrical Safety Tester Calibrator (hereafter the rear-panel ground terminal.
Calibrator). As shown in Figure 1, this Load
consists of a series of eight power-rated resistors XW Warning
configured to provide eight resistance taps from To avoid electric shock from high-
10 kΩ to 5 MΩ. The Load is designed to voltage energy, ensure the ground
withstand a maximum voltage of 1.2 kV to terminal on the rear of the Load is
5.5 kV, depending upon the selected resistor. connected to the ground (GND)
terminal on the rear of the Calibrator.
50 k
Any application with non-grounded
10 k 20 k 15 k 150 k 250 k 500 k 4M
housing is strictly prohibited.
COM 10 k 35 k 50 k 100 k 250 k 500 k 1M 5M
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Figure 1. Load Schematic
To prevent damage to the Load,
XWWarning ensure the vents on the bottom of the
Load and the fan exhaust vents are
To avoid possible electric shock or clear of obstructions for proper
personal injury, use this Load only as cooling.
specified in this Instruction Sheet or
the 5320A Calibrator Users Manual. Connect one end of the power line adapter to the
mating power input connector socket on the rear
panel of the Load and the other end into the
Preparing for Operation mains power outlet.
The Load is shipped with a power line adapter
(to run the cooling fans), a grounding cable, and WCaution
this Instruction Sheet. Failure to have the fans operating
may lead to over heating and
The power line adapter comes with five different
component failure.
mains plug adapters for compatibility with
different power plug configurations. Prior to use,
select the appropriate plug adapter which
matches the local power mains outlet. After
5320A-LOAD

100 mA 40 mA 10 mA 4 mA 1mA
10 k 35 k 50 k 100 k 250 k 500 k 1M 5M

1200 V MAX 2000 V MAX 2000 V MAX 5500 V MAX 5500V MAX 5500 V MAX 5500 V MAX 5500 V MAX
140W MAX 110 W MAX 80 W MAX 300W MAX 120 W MAX 60 W MAX 30 W MAX 6 W MAX

COM

POWER

20 V MAX
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Figure 2. 5320A-LOAD Front Panel

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High Voltage Load Adapter

Turn on the power to the Load’s cooling fans by As an example, the 100 kΩ resistor can
pressing the front-panel power switch so the “1” withstand 5500 V for 3 minutes while it can
side of the switch is depressed (see Figure 2). A withstand 4000 V for 60 minutes or longer.
light on the power switch illuminates to indicate
that power is connected to the fans. The power
switch to the fans may be turned off when the Performance and Verification
Load is no longer being used. Test
With normal operation, the resistance values of
Using the Load for Leakage the Load should be verified no less frequently
Current Testing than once per year. Also, the Load should be
The Load resistor should be selected based on verified if there was a possibility of the resistance
the appropriate voltage amplitude used for the values changing due to excessive heating or
test or the value recommended in the hipot power dissipation.
tester’s calibration procedure. To verify the electrical performance of the Load,
use one of two following test methods to insure
W Caution the load resistors are within specification.
To avoid damage, never exceed the
The first test method uses voltage and current
maximum rated voltage, power, and
levels that insure the resistors dissipate a
current limit of the Load.
reasonable power when being verified. The
alternative second test method uses a multimeter
Usage Limits for Safe Operation to measure the load resistance. Both methods
Safe operation of the load depends both on the check to see if it is within 10 % of the nominal
amount of voltage and the length of time it is value. The multimeter test uses minimal voltage
applied to the Load. For the 10 kΩ, 35 kΩ, and current levels, dissipating negligible power
50 kΩ, 100 kΩ, and 250 kΩ resistors, the higher when measuring the resistance values of the
voltage levels have limits to the time that they Load.
can be safely applied. The maximum voltages Either test method can be used, but the voltage
can be applied for up to 3 minutes. Due to self method is generally recommended as it verifies
heating, exceeding the 3-minute limit for high the resistance value while the resistor is
voltages may cause both degradation of dissipating actual power – similar to the normal
performance and a permanent shift in the usage of the Load. The voltage method signal
resistor values. However, reduced voltage levels levels are based on capabilities of the
can be safely applied for increasing longer times. recommended voltage calibrators. These levels
At specific levels, sustained voltages can be use voltages up to 1 kV. It is possible and
applied indefinitely. This is graphically shown in acceptable to test using other sources to test at
Figure 3 for the 10 kΩ, 35 kΩ, 50 kΩ, 100 kΩ, higher voltages, but staying within the limits of
and 250 kΩ resistor sets. the Load’s safe area of operation.
Safe Area
Table 1 lists the load resistance nominal value
6000 for each test terminal.
5000
The voltage test method requires applying a test
4000
voltage across each resistance, between the
respective input and COM terminals. The
Voltage (V)

250 k
100 k
3000
35k/50k resulting current through the resistor is
2000
10k
measured, and the value of the resistance is
calculated. A calibrator is used as the precision
1000
voltage source. A multimeter is recommended to
0 measure the current. Figure 4 shows the test
1 10
Time (min)
100
equipment setup. Refer to Table 1 for the
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respective sourced voltage level settings and the
Figure 3. Safe Area Chart nominal currents to be measured.

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Performance and Verification Test

Note The calculated resistance should be within 10 %

A Fluke 5520A or 5500A Calibrator is of the nominal resistance value found in Table 1.
recommended as a source for the voltage Repeat steps 1 through 3 for each Load resistor
method due to its output voltage/current terminal, adjusting the applied voltage per
capabilities. A Fluke 8845A Digital Table 1.
Multimeter (or equivalent) is
recommended for measurements with For the alternative multimeter test method,
either test method. measure each resistor as follows:
For the voltage test method, test each resistor as 1. Place the probes of a multimeter between the
follows: selected resistor input terminal and the COM
terminal.
1. Apply the recommended voltage at power
mains frequency (either 50 or 60 Hz) 2. Read the measured resistor using the
between the terminal for the resistor being resistance mode of the multimeter, and note
measured and the COM terminal. the value.
2. Measure the current flowing through the load. 3. Insure the measured value is within 10 % of
the nominal resistance.
3. Calculate the resistance by dividing the
sourced voltage by the measured current Repeat steps 1 through 3 for each Load resistor
(RL=Vs/Im). terminal per Table 1.

Rear
DURING USE,
SAFETY WARNING TERMINAL MUST BE
READ MANUAL BEFORE USE. CONNECTED TO THE
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS CONTAINED WITHIN. PROTECTIVE EARTH
HAZARDOUS VOLTAGES PRESENT. DO NOT REMOVE COVERS. OF THE 5320A
POWER INPUT REFER SERVICE TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
12V
DISCONNECT POWER AND SIGNAL LEADS
10 VA MAX.
BEFORE SERVICING.
PROTECTIVE
EARTH (GROUND)

FLUKE CORPORATION

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INPUT SENSE 8846A 6-1/2 DIGIT PRECISION MULTIMETER

V 4W
2W/4W
NORMAL
HI HI ENABLE
INSTALLED
OPTIONS
1000 V CAT I
600V CAT II

LO
300V

LO
0.20100 mA~ CALIBRATION

SERIAL 2
- SC300

- SC600

1V TO UUT
FUSED FLUKE CORPORATION
MADE IN USA
PATENTS PENDING
400 10A BACK F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 MEMORY
mA
SERIAL 1
INSTR
REAR FRONT DC V ACV DC I AC I TRIG SETUP FROM HOST
NO INTERNAL USER SERVICEABLE
RANGE PARTS. REFER SERVICE TO
FREQ ZERO MEAS QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL
PERIOD TEMP ANALYZE
SETUP IEEE-488

MAINS SUPPLY FUSE CAUTION FOR FIRE PROTECTION REPLACE ONLY

WITH A 250V FUSE OF INDICATED RATING 10 MHz
IN OUT
100V/ 120V T5.0A 250V (SB) 47 Hz / 63 Hz
220V/ 240V T2.5A 250V (SB) 600VA MAX

WARNING: TO AVOID PHYSICAL INJURY, INSURE THAT THE FILTER TO CLEAN THE FILTER:
IS PROPERLY INSTALLED BEFORE ENERGIZING INSTRUMENT -UNPLUG INSTRUMENT
CHASSIS
GROUND -REMOVE FILTER 5V P - P
-FLUSH WITH SOAPY WATER MAX
5320A-LOAD -DRY BEFORE REINSTALLATION
WARNING: TO AVOID ELECTRIC SHOCK GROUNDING
CONNECTOR IN POWER CORD MUST BE CONNECTED
100 mA 40 mA 10 mA 4 mA 1mA
10 k 35 k 50 k 100 k 250 k 500 k 1M 5M

1200V MAX 2000V MAX 2000V MAX 5500V MAX 5500V MAX 5500V MAX 5500V MAX 5500V MAX
140W MAX 110 W MAX 80 W MAX 300W MAX 120 W MAX 60 W MAX 30 W MAX 6 W MAX

COM

POWER

20 V MAX
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5520A CALIBRATOR

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OUT PREV
STBY OPR EARTH EXGRD SCOPE MENU
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MULT DIV
POWER
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20V PK MAX TC 20V PK MAX
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Figure 4. Test Equipment Connections for Alternate Test Method

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High Voltage Load Adapter

Table 1. 5320-LOAD Resistance Verification Values

Alternative DMM
Voltage Method – Verifying the Load Resistances while under Power Verification
Method
Nominal
Resistance Externally
Calculated
Value Applied Test Nominally Measured
Measured Resistance
Voltage at Required Test Resistance
Current RL=Vs/Im
mains Current (±10 % of nominal)
(±10 % of nominal)
Frequency

10 kΩ 200 Vac 20 mA

35 kΩ 315 Vac 9 mA

50 kΩ 300 Vac 6 mA

100 kΩ 600 Vac 6 mA

250 kΩ 1000 Vac 4 mA

500 kΩ 1000 Vac 2 mA

1 MΩ 1000 Vac 1 mA

5 MΩ 1000 Vac 0.2 mA

Replaceable Parts
Table 2 lists the replaceable parts for the Load. To contact Fluke, visit Fluke’s website at www.fluke.com
or call one of the following numbers:
USA and Canada: 1-888-99-FLUKE (1-888-993-5853)
Europe: +31 402-675-200
Japan: +81-3-3434-0181
China: +86-10-6512-3435-2
Singapore: +65 6799-5588
Anywhere in the world: +1-425-446-5500

Table 2. Replaceable Parts

Description Fluke PN

POWER ADAPTER 100-240V AC, 12 V DC, with five plug adapters 3132484
GROUNDING CABLE 3132491

General Specifications
Power supply voltage........................................... AC adapter 100-240 V, output voltage 12 V @ 0.4 amps min.
Warm-up time........................................................ Not applicable
Specifications confidence level .......................... 99 %
Temperature
Operating Temperature ...................................... 5 °C to 40 °C
Recommended Calibration Temperature (Tcal) . 23 °C
Storage Temperature ......................................... -20 °C to +70 °C
Altitude, Maximum
Operating ............................................................ 3,050 m (10,000 ft)
Storage ............................................................... 12,200 m (40,000 ft)
Dimensions ........................................................... 430 mm X 462 mm X 95 mm (16.9 in X 18.2 in X 3.7 in)

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Electrical Specifications

Weight (net) ........................................................... 3 kg (8 lb 4.5 oz)

Power Consumption............................................. 5 W maximum
Safety class ........................................................... I according to EN 61010-1

Electrical Specifications
Total resistance range.......................................... 10 kΩ to 5 MΩ
Number of specific resistance values ................ 8
Tolerance to Nominal Value................................. 10 % (One year, Tcal ±5 °C)

Maximum Ratings
Nominal Value Max. Voltage Max. Dissipation Power Max. Time at Maximum Power
10 kΩ 1200 V 140 W Limited to 3 minutes (see Figure 3)
35 kΩ 2000 V 110 W Limited to 3 minutes (see Figure 3)
50 kΩ 2000 V 80 W Limited to 3 minutes (see Figure 3)
100 kΩ 5500 V 300 W Limited to 3 minutes (see Figure 3)
250 kΩ 5500 V 120 W Limited to 3 minutes (see Figure 3)
500 kΩ 5500 V 60 W No limit
1 MΩ 5500 V 30 W No limit
5 MΩ 5500 V 5W No limit

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High Voltage Load Adapter