Fluke 8520A – 5.5 digit Lab DMM
The Fluke 8520A is a precision 5.5 digit digital multimeter designed for laboratory and benchtop applications. It offers high accuracy and stability for a wide range of measurements, including DC voltage, AC voltage, DC current, AC current, and resistance. This DMM is ideal for calibration, research, and development environments where reliable and precise measurements are critical.
- Model
- Fluke 8520A
- Calibration
- Available on request
- Price
- $450
- Status
- In stock
- RFQ ref
- 8520A
This unit
The Fluke 8520A is a 5.5-digit laboratory digital multimeter engineered for precision benchtop measurements and automated test system integration. It combines manual front-panel operation with remote IEEE-488 (GPIB) control, delivering DC voltage, true RMS AC voltage, AC+DC voltage, resistance (2-wire and 4-wire), and conductance measurements. The instrument automatically optimizes reading rate and filter selection upon function entry, with manual override capability. Burst memory stores up to 50 readings standard (expandable to 400 with Option -010), supporting diagnostic routines, null zeroing, offset/scale/ratio modes, peak detection, and limit testing. Seven built-in programs handle common laboratory tasks; optional extended software adds statistical analysis, low-frequency AC measurement, dB calculations, RTD temperature conversion, thermocouple junction voltage conversion, and thermistor linearization.
Technical Specifications
Display Resolution: 5.5-digit
DC Voltage Accuracy: 20 ppm basic
Reading Rate: Up to 520 readings/second (parallel mode); approximately 1 reading/second default
Measurement Functions: DC voltage, AC voltage (true RMS), AC+DC voltage, resistance (2-wire and 4-wire), conductance
Auto-ranging: Full auto-ranging on most functions (conductance excluded)
Filter Options: Fast and slow selectable
Burst Memory: 50 readings standard; 400 readings with Option -010
Power Supply: 100, 120, 220, or 240 V AC, ±10%, 50–60 Hz, ≤50 W
Operating Temperature: 0°C to 50°C
Storage Temperature: −25°C to +75°C
Key Features
IEEE-488 (GPIB) interface standard
Seven built-in diagnostic and measurement programs
Optional MATE system interpreter (8520A/AS-1) supporting CIIL commands and direct memory access data transmission up to 120,000 characters/second
BCD output with system interface circuits
Automatic reading rate and filter optimization with manual adjustment capability
Typical Applications
Precision DC and AC voltage characterization
Resistance and conductance measurement in R&D and production environments
Automated test equipment integration via GPIB
Temperature measurement via RTD conversion and thermocouple junction voltage linearization
Statistical analysis and pass/fail limit testing
Compatibility & Integration The 8520A interfaces via standard IEEE-488 (GPIB) for remote operation and system integration. Optional 8520A/AS-1 module enables MATE system compatibility with CIIL or IEEE-488 command sets and high-speed direct memory access data transfer.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Voltage / Current Range | 100–240 V AC |
Fluke 8520A — Repair & Calibration Service
Aumictech offers NIST-traceable calibration and repair for the Fluke 8520A. Calibration covers calibration scope varies by instrument type: vacuum gauges are verified at multiple pressure points against NIST-traceable pressure standards; spectrophotometers at wavelength accuracy and photometric accuracy points; strain gauge indicators at bridge excitation accuracy and full-scale output accuracy; pH meters against certified buffer solutions at pH 4, 7, and 10.. All calibrations ship with a NIST-traceable certificate. Turnaround is typically 1–3 business days after receipt.
Common Fluke 8520A faults: vacuum gauge filament failure (ionization gauges), spectrophotometer D2 lamp end-of-life, wavelength motor failure, strain indicator front-panel binding post corrosion, pH electrode conditioning failure. Most specialty laboratory instruments fail at their electromechanical interfaces first — vacuum gauge connectors and filament assemblies, spectrophotometer lamp housings and motor drives, strain indicator binding post corrosion. Component-level repair is standard; manufacturer support for legacy instruments is often limited, making third-party bench repair the practical path.
Fluke 8520A price
This Fluke 8520A is listed at $450. Calibration is available separately from $450. Contact us for volume pricing or if you need multiple units.
Fluke 8520A calibration cost
NIST-traceable calibration for the Fluke 8520A is $450 (standard — pass/fail certificate and calibration sticker) or $650 (full measured data at every test point, reference standards documented, traceability chain included). Calibration for this instrument covers calibration scope varies by instrument type: vacuum gauges are verified at multiple pressure points against NIST-traceable pressure standards; spectrophotometers at wavelength accuracy and photometric accuracy points; strain gauge indicators at bridge excitation accuracy and full-scale output accuracy; pH meters against certified buffer solutions at pH 4, 7, and 10.. Turnaround is 1 to 3 business days after receipt. See full calibration details →
