6127B

Product Summary

The BLI 6127B is an accurate and simple way to calibrate a wide variety of oscilloscopes from low frequency units to instruments bandwidths over 1 GHz. The 6127B provides a variety of signals of precise voltage, current, timing and waveshape. The 6127B can be operated manually or automatically using the IEEE-488 interface and Ballantines automated software SCOPE-CAL™. Time saving controls include computation of percent deviation, repeat step increment, self checking and warning of invalid entries.

Ballantine has over 300 procedures for scopes on the market.

Product Features

Maximum adaptability. Checks any scope from general purpose to advanced 1 GHz units.
Cuts calibration time and cost. Halves test time. Speeds throughput to 5 times when programmed.
Easy conversion to SCOPE-CALTM, Ballantine's Automated Oscilloscope Calibration Software
Over 300 free procedures
Manual or IEEE 488 GPIB operation.
User friendly µP based panel computes calibration errors, self checks, flags invalid entries.

Product Specifications

Volts/Division Mode
Used for calibration of vertical display accuracy and attenuator compensation.

High Impedance Output (into 1 MW)
 Range: 40 µV to 200 V in 1, 2, 5 steps with multiplier

Low Impedance Output (into 50 Low Impedance Output (into 50 Low Impedance Output (into 50 Low Impedance Output (into 50 W) Range
40 µV to 5 V in 1, 2, 5 steps with multiplier

Multiplier
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10 divisions

Amplitude Accuracy
±0.25% of reading ±1 µV

Variable Amplitude Deviation
Variable Range of ±9.9%. Digital deviation meter provides resolution of 0.1%

Waveforms
Selectable outputs for all output levels. Square wave of 10 Hz, 100 Hz, 1 kHz, and 10 kHz. DC positive polarity. DC negative polarity.

Time/Division Mode
Real Time Markers for calibration of oscilloscope timebase accuracy and checking high frequency triggering.

Output Marker
500 psec to 5 sec in 1, 2, 5 sequence

Marker Amplitude
³1 V pk into 50 W, 2 nsec to 5 sec >350 mV pk-to-pk at 1 nsec (1 GHz)
>100 mV pk-to-pk at 500 psec (2 GHz)

Accuracy
±0.005% of reading ±10 psec (2 nsec to 5 sec), ±0.005% of reading ±20 psec (0.5 nsec to 1 sec)

Variable Time Deviation
Variable deviation range of ±9.9% for marker and trigger period. Digital deviation meter provides resolution of 0.1%.

Timing Reference
Internal Time Base
An internal temperature compensated 10 MHz crystal oscillator provides accuracy of ±0.002% and long term stability to better than 1 part in 10-5 per month after 72 hours and temperature stability of better than 1 part in 10-5 from +4°C to +40°C after a one hour warm-up.

External Timing Reference
Input 10 MHz, Input Amplitude: 1 V to 10 V rms., Source Impedance: 50 W

Milliamperes/Division (Current Amplitude Mode)
Used to test current probe accuracy through front panel current loop.

Current Ranges
1 mA to 100 mA in 1, 2, 5 steps with multiplier

Multiplier
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10 divisions

Accuracy
±0.25% of reading ±2 µA

Frequency
±DC: Squarewave of 10 Hz, 100 Hz, 1 kHz, and 10 kHz

Calibrator Mode
For use with 61272C Amplitude Comparator Head to test accuracy of oscilloscope's internal calibrator signal.

Amplitude Range
High Impedance: ±40 µV to ±200 V in 1, 2, 5 sequence

50 Low Impedance (50 W)
±40 µV to ±5 V in 1, 2, 5 sequence

Accuracy (Amplitude)
 ±0.25% of reading ±1µV

Accuracy of 50 Accuracy of 50 W Impedance Impedance
±1%

Frequency of UUT Calibrator Waveform
DC to >2 MHz

Frequency of Calibration Waveform
 1 kHz squarewave

Comparison Mode
Compares output of Volts/Div generator and calibrator of scope under test. Comparison is switched automatically at 100 Hz or alternate on command.

Low Distortion Pulse Mode
Used to test oscilloscope attenuator compensation and input amplifier response.
Low Edge (Amplitude Mode) High Edge (Amplitude Mode)

Range
20 mV to 1 V pk-to-pk in 1, 2, 5 steps1.2 V to 100 V pk-to-pk in 1, 2, 5 steps

Multiplier
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10 divisions1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10 divisions

Risetime
£1.3 nsec from 100 mV to 1 V into 50 W
£1.6 nsec from 20 mV to 50 mV into 50 W
<100 nsec

Load Resistance
n/a£1 MW load shunted by less than 18 pF

Polarity
Positive transition from negative voltage to groundPositive transition from negative voltage to ground

Output Impedance
50 W ±1%n/a

WaveshapeSquarewave with 50% duty cycleSquarewave with 50% duty cycle. Leading edge aberrations within 2% of pk-to-pk.

Aberrations
±2% of squarewave amplitude after first 1.5 nsec±2% of squarewave amplitude after first 1.5 nsec

Long Term Flatness
Droop and tilt within ±0.5%Droop and tilt within ±0.5% after first 500 nsec

Frequency
10 Hz to 1 MHz to 6 decade steps10 Hz to 100 kHz in 5 decade steps

Fast Rise Pulse
The Fast Rise Pulse Head provides a fast rise, low distortion pulse used for testing high bandwidth vertical amplifiers.
Amplitude: 1.1 V pk-to-pk, ±5%, adjustable ±10% into 50 W
Risetime: <180 psec into 50 W
Waveshape: Output is positive squarewave 50% duty cycle. Leading edge aberrations are less than ±2% of amplitude not exceeding 4% pk-to-pk.
Frequency: 10 Hz to 1 MHz in 6 decade steps

Trigger Output
Slaved to frequency of selected mode and marker. Time/Division Mode, trigger rate fixed at 100 nsec for marker outputs of 100 nsec and faster.
Modes: OFF, x1, +10, +100
Amplitude: ³1 V into 50 W

Bus Address
Selected by switch accessible on rear panel and displayable on front panel.

Power
100/120/220/240 V ac, ±10%, 50 to 400 Hz, single phase sinusoidal, ~80 W.

Environmental
Meets or exceeds MIL-T-28800, Type III, Class 5 requirements, including Reliability and Maintainability. Satisfies EMI requirements per MIL-STD-461. CE-03, CS01, CS06, RE02, RE03.
Temperature: Operating: 0°C to 50°C, Storage: -55°C to 75°C
Humidity: Operating: 0 to 95% RH to 40°C, Storage: 0 to 95% RH to 50°C
Altitude: Operating: 3 km (10,000 ft), Storage: 15 km (50,000 ft)
Vibration: Operating: 0.015 inches pk-to-pk, 10 Hz to 55 Hz
Shock: Non-Operating: 30 G, 1/2 sine

Size & Weight
133mm (5.22 in) H x 425mm (16.75 in) W x 484mm (19.1 in) D
Weight: 15.2 kg (33.5 lbs.); Shipping: 17.7 kg (39 lbs.)

Product Ordering Information

Model Description
6127B Programmable Oscilloscope Calibrator with IEEE-488 and 61278 (Requires additional selection of appropriate Head)
90-10310-5B6127B Manual, Volume 1
Heads for 500 MHz Scopes
61252AFast Rise Pulser
61278Low Frequency Head
For 1 GHz Scopes
61271CFast Rise Head
61274ADirect Output Cable

Accessories
10650ACapacitance Standardizer for Oscilloscopes
61272CAmplitude Comparator Head
61277AKit Containing 12619A, 12621A (2), 12630A (2), 12680A (2), 12681A, 12682A, 12683A, 12684A, 12685A, 12686A, 12687A, 12688A, 12689A, 12690A, and 89-11103-1A
89-10753-1ARack Slide Kit
89-11175-1AProtective Front Cover. Storage for two Heads and 61274A
89-11176-1AProtective Rear Cover. Storage for power cord