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Re: Need logging help with hp 5328a

Fred Olsen

James Hickox wrote:
I have a 5328A counter with the HP-1B
I need some way to interface the output from the counter to a PCJames, it's not difficult to read the HPIB (Hewlett-Packard Interface Bus, which was adopted more or less intact as the industry standard GPIB, the IEEE-488 General Purpose Interface Bus), but you do need either a GPIB card in your computer or a stand-alone instrument controller with GPIB.  You'll also need appropriate GPIB software and a cable.

With those things it's easy.  Without, impossible.  Google IEEE-488 for far more info than you need.

Fred
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Need logging help with hp 5328a

#5311

Hello all,
I have a 5328A counter with the HP-1B option 011 digital I/O init
installed.

I wish to record the frequency output of a oscillator over a long
period of time (several hours to several days) and I need some way to
interface the output from the counter to a PC, and some way to copy
the input to the pc to an excel spreadsheet for data logging, etc.

BTW, I am NOT an engineer, just a ham radio operator trying to get a
stable ransmitter on the air.

Hny Ideas, suggestions would be a great help.

Thanks,
James Hickox, AA5AO

35670A CLIP?

DON CRAMER

#5309

Offhand, would anyone know if there is a CLIP (i.e. service manual with schematics) for the 35670A Dynamic Signal Analyzer?
Thanks in advance,
Don Cramer
Beaverton, OR

Re: need app notes on HP 3582a

DON CRAMER

#5310

I'd be interested in reading this, but didn't find it searching the Agilent website.  Do you have link where it might be?
Thanks,
Don Cramer
Beaverton, OR

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----- Original Message ----- 
  From: nj902<mailto:wb0emu@...> 
  To: hp_agilent_equipment@...<mailto:hp_agilent_equipment@...> 
  Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2006 9:00 PM
  Subject: [hp_agilent_equipment] Re: need app notes on HP 3582a


  ...There is also AN 192, Using a Narrow Band Analyzer for Characterizing
  Audio Products [more geared to the 3580A / 3581A analyzers]

Re: HP1652B Logic Analyser ET AL - system disk, how to create?

Alexander Whiplash

#5308

--- MKawasaki <mike_kawasaki@...> wrote:

Mike, now you're asking for something even older
than my Agilent/HP 
career :-)

...

It doesn't hurt to ask.

Mike
Along the same lines, might there be a copy of the
firmware update disk image for the 54540A scope ? That
was also a 'springs box from the same era.


AW


 
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Re: need app notes on HP 3582a

#5307

--- In hp_agilent_equipment@..., "wd5jfr" <kolesnik@...>
wrote:
"I'm looking for any kind of a copy of App Note 245-3 ..."

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The 1989 HP Application Notes Index has this abstract of AN 245-3:

"Third Octave Analysis with the HP 3582A Spectrum Analyzer

Provides a means for making 1/3 octave measurements with an HP 3582A
controlled by an HP 9835A desktop computer.  Discusses traditional 1/3
octave analysis techniques and how to adapt an FFT analyzer to do the
job. ... A program listing and flow diagrams are included..."

--------------------------------------------------

Maybe not exactly what you are looking for?

I have an HP35665A FFT analyzer so I think I understand your situation
somewhat.  Although an FFT analyzer has some display characteristics
and control names similar to a swept spectrum analyzer, there is much
that is different to learn: record length, bins, display resolution,
time record, window functions, etc.

A basic primer on dynamic signal analyzers will probably help a lot.
There are a number of documents on Agilent's site that are intended
for other instruments but should still be helpful in developing an
understanding of dynamic signal analyzer concepts.

Search there for "dynamic signal analyzer" or similar.

Also, according to the Application Notes Index, you might find these
helpful if you can find them:

AN 243, The Fundamentals of Signal Analysis, a 60 page primer on
dynamic signal analyzers.

AN 243-1 covers vibration analysis with a dynamic signal analyzer

There is also AN 192, Using a Narrow Band Analyzer for Characterizing
Audio Products [more geared to the 3580A / 3581A analyzers]

need app notes on HP 3582a

#5306

I'm looking for any kind of a copy of App Note 245-3 and Understanding
the HP 3582A Spectrum Analyer part no. 5952-8773.  I'll take anything,
regardless of condition as long as it's readable.  I'll take any help I
can get in operating this unit.  Any tips on use or the app notes
appreciated.  I just got the op and svc manual CD off eBay but I really
need the app notes or an experienced users guidance.
tnx
Hank wd5jfr

Re: HP8601A

#5305

cross  over  distortion  in the  output  amp??

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----- Original Message ----- 
  From: wd4ohd 
  To: hp_agilent_equipment@... 
  Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2006 6:25 PM
  Subject: [hp_agilent_equipment] Re: HP8601A


  My scope does not have a 50 ohm input. If I connect the generator
  output to a BNC T-connector with a 50 ohm termination on the other
  end, it makes no difference in the waveform shape. I've probably
  overstated the distortion a bit. I looked at it again this evening and
  it is not quite as I had described it earlier. The waveform is fairly
  rounded however when it approaches the peaks. 

  --- In hp_agilent_equipment@..., J Forster <jfor@...> wrote:
  >
  > Is your scope 50 ohm input or do you have a 50 ohm termination in
  > circuit?
  > 
  > -John
  > 
  > 
  > 
  > I've recently acquired an HP8601A sweep generator with full manual. It
  > 
  > appears to be in pretty good shape. A cursory inspection suggests
  > everything is working about right, although I haven't run any
  > calibration checks yet. Just one problem I can see so far. When I
  > connect the RF output to the vertical input of my oscilloscope and set
  > 
  > it to the CW function, I get a rather odd-shaped sine wave--not your
  > usual well-shaped waveform but more like two connected U-shapes for
  > each
  > half-cycle. I'm guessing this is not normal and there's some sort of
  > distortion being introduced in one of the oscillators or their amps or
  > 
  > control circuits. Anyone have any experience with a problem like this
  > or
  > have a suggestion about what might be going on? Thanks in advance for
  > any input.
  >

Re: HP8601A

#5304

My scope does not have a 50 ohm input. If I connect the generator
output to a BNC T-connector with a 50 ohm termination on the other
end, it makes no difference in the waveform shape. I've probably
overstated the distortion a bit. I looked at it again this evening and
it is not quite as I had described it earlier. The waveform is fairly
rounded however when it approaches the peaks.

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--- In hp_agilent_equipment@..., J Forster <jfor@...> wrote:

Is your scope 50 ohm input or do you have a 50 ohm termination in
circuit?

-John



  I've recently acquired an HP8601A sweep generator with full manual. It

  appears to be in pretty good shape. A cursory inspection suggests
  everything is working about right, although I haven't run any
  calibration checks yet. Just one problem I can see so far. When I
  connect the RF output to the vertical input of my oscilloscope and set

  it to the CW function, I get a rather odd-shaped sine wave--not your
  usual well-shaped waveform but more like two connected U-shapes for
each
  half-cycle. I'm guessing this is not normal and there's some sort of
  distortion being introduced in one of the oscillators or their amps or

  control circuits. Anyone have any experience with a problem like this
or
  have a suggestion about what might be going on? Thanks in advance for
  any input.

HP8601A

J Forster

#5303

Is your scope 50 ohm input or do you have a 50 ohm termination in
circuit?

-John



  I've recently acquired an HP8601A sweep generator with full manual. It

  appears to be in pretty good shape. A cursory inspection suggests
  everything is working about right, although I haven't run any
  calibration checks yet. Just one problem I can see so far. When I
  connect the RF output to the vertical input of my oscilloscope and set

  it to the CW function, I get a rather odd-shaped sine wave--not your
  usual well-shaped waveform but more like two connected U-shapes for
each
  half-cycle. I'm guessing this is not normal and there's some sort of
  distortion being introduced in one of the oscillators or their amps or

  control circuits. Anyone have any experience with a problem like this
or
  have a suggestion about what might be going on? Thanks in advance for
  any input.

HP8601A

#5302

I've recently acquired an HP8601A sweep generator with full manual. It appears to be in pretty good shape. A cursory inspection suggests everything is working about right, although I haven't run any calibration checks yet. Just one problem I can see so far. When I connect the RF output to the vertical input of my oscilloscope and set it to the CW function, I get a rather odd-shaped sine wave--not your usual well-shaped waveform but more like two connected U-shapes for each half-cycle. I'm guessing this is not normal and there's some sort of distortion being introduced in one of the oscillators or their amps or control circuits. Anyone have any experience with a problem like this or have a suggestion about what might be going on? Thanks in advance for any input.

HSDI, HP9417, HP9418 and HP9419

#5301

I currently work at KSC, Florida in the NSLD (overhaul and maintenance
of orbiter electronics).  We use an ATE that is primarily HP
equipment, granted OLDer equipment.

Several components are pivotal for this system to work and interface
with other vital components such as the HP computer and ITA for
interface with ETU and flight LRU's.  These are the HSDI interface 
cards (HP part# 94176A) and the HP9417/9418/9419 pattern
generator/analyzer/guided probe system.  The HSDI cards were actually
built by Hunter Technology, from what we know, to interface with HP
and Interface Technology components.  The HP9417/9418/9419 components
were built by Interface Technology with HP faceplates (known as TS-
4024, reference  ).

We are currently having intermittent HSDI connectivity issues and also
some HP9417 processing issues.  Of course, our spare parts are
dwindling as is support.  We are working with Interface Technology,
they are helping but their door is closing soon.

Does anyone out there have knowledge of HSDI in the context of
interfacing Interface Technology components to HP components?  This
seems to be a bit of a puzzle and 'hidden' talent out there.

I have tried HParchives and Agilent archives/obsolete manual sites,
and have been recommended to try asking on here.


thanks,

Todd Lineback
Avionics Engineer
KSC, Florida