Fluke 5522A Alternatives

[itsbiodiversity]

I have always used a Fluke 5500 , 5520, or 5522A.  Do any of you have any alternatives with similar functionality with good quality?  Interested in hearing opinions.

[CalMachine]

Datron/Wavetek 9000 and 9100 are very similar in functionality and performance.  Their interface isn't very intuitive and they are generally designed for DUTs with 2 terminals, like handheld meters.

I much prefer the 5520A over either.   We have 3 here at ENI that I support, they are real workhorses!

[dl1640]

May be the Transmille 3000 or 4000 series
I used to use 9100, now use 5502A w/ Scope option

[itsbiodiversity]

I had this model saved in my bookmarks.  They seem "affordable" compared to their counterpart in Fluke.  I have used the 5522a for years and I know they are great - but as a new laboratory they are also as expensive as another employee. 

Does anyone have direct experience with the Transmille calibrators? 

[dl1640]

I was told by sales person that 9100 design team made Transmille, do not know further.


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[seebeck]

Clarke-Hess, the factory manufactures the best phase meter such as the 5600 precision phase standard (phase accuracy : 5m Degrees) all over the world. C-H also produced their multifunction calibrator. For example, the 8080 MFC. The specifications as below:
https://www.clarke-hess.com/multifunction-calibrator-8080/
BTW, I remember Chroma (an instrument manufactory from Taiwan, focus on Hi-pot tester、PSU、etc...), they has manufactured a MFC called 16801  as same as the Clarke-Hess 8080 MFC, but it is discontinuous product for Chroma now. 
If DC function is enough, maybe KH523 is a good solution (http://www.krohn-hite.com), another one is 2701C from Valhalla (https://valhallascientific.com) for your refer.
Update the Chroma 16801 datasheet as attached file

[dacman]

Not many calibrators have input protection like the 5522A and 5502A have.

[mirzavanyaa]

I'm considering the 3 output DVR1 voltage reference, RS1 resistance standard and CS1 capacitance standards.  So I'd be spending $600-750 depending on which models I got..  Are there comparable units I should look at or teardown photos of these?

[Sitta]

Hi,
You can try to look at meatest products like
https://www.meatest.com/products-9010-multifunction-calibrator-detail-3990

[Ugur]

Hello,
There is no real equivalent to the Fluke 55XX series. Yes Transmille is not a bad device but it can't be a Fluke.
It has some pros but also cons.
For example, note that every range may not give the same measurement uncertainty.
I've used both devices, Fluke is more reliable.
A brand new Fluke can be very expensive, but you can opt for a used Fluke.
Remember, the Fluke 5500A,5520A is no longer manufactured and technical support has been terminated.
If you are not going to use scope or PQ options, the E series is cheaper. But it cannot output both volts and current at the same time.

[Arhigos]

Just in case, fluke released a new 55-series calibrator. 30A current range, 2Ghz oscilloscope option and 4:1 test uncertainty ratio to calibrate 6.5 digit multimeters 

https://www.fluke.com/en-us/product/calibration-tools/multifunction-calibrators/5500x

[MegaVolt]

to calibrate 6.5 digit multimeters[/img]

11 ppm per 2 year..... that's really cool...

[mendip_discovery]

The 95% 1yr spec is rather nice. It is a shame my boss won't let me spend the money buying stuff like this for the lab. But as they say, if I work hard etc. then this time next year my boss will have a new car.