Re: Need logging help with hp 5328a
James
A couple of options for the hard part- the hardware to do the GPIB
interfacing. See attached URLs for USB/GPIB devices. There are others.
Shifting the raw data into excel should not be an issue.
DaveB
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----- Original Message ----- From: "James Hickox" <jameshickox@...> To: <hp_agilent_equipment@...> Sent: Saturday, December 02, 2006 7:37 AM Subject: [hp_agilent_equipment] Need logging help with hp 5328a 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
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Memory card for 859X Spectrum Analyzers
I recently picked up an 8591E spectrum analyzer it came without the memory card. Who might possibly sell them? I never seem to see them available used.
Thanks,
Larry Benko
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Re: Need logging help with hp 5328a
James,
I know what you need to take readings from your 5328A with your PC; but it may not
be as simple as you'd like. Software is the hard part since I don'y know of any public
domain instrument interface; I have a copy of HP/Agilent's VEE which runs fine, but
is probably not freely availavble. NI Labview should work fine also & older copies are
easier to find.
Next you need a GPIB(HPIB) board for your PC; a PCI/GPIB interface is simplest & they
are readily available. Finally you need a GPIB cable from the counter to the PC. After that,
it's all downhill.
There must be a simpler way than this; let's hope a later answer is better.
Regards,
Pete Rawson
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Re: Need logging help with hp 5328a
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 PC James, 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 -- <>< -- Outgoing checked by eTrust EZ AV
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Need logging help with hp 5328a
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
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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
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Re: need app notes on HP 3582a
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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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]
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Re: HP1652B Logic Analyser ET AL - system disk, how to create?
--- 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 ____________________________________________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Everyone is raving about the all-new Yahoo! Mail beta.
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Re: need app notes on HP 3582a
--- 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..."
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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]
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need app notes on HP 3582a
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
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cross over distortion in the output amp??
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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.
>
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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.
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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.
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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.
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HSDI, HP9417, HP9418 and HP9419
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
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Re: HP1652B Logic Analyser - system disk, how to create?
Mike, now you're asking for something even older than my Agilent/HP career :-) I'll ask if they have some old 163X software available. I looked on our obsolete FTP site from this division (in Colorado Springs) and there weren't any files. It doesn't hurt to ask. Mike --- In hp_agilent_equipment@..., Mike <erazmus@...> wrote:
At 06:38 AM 30/11/06, you wrote:
I noticed that a number of old logic analyzer operating systems
were not on the Agilent.com home page. The Logic Analyzer Division has
agreed to put the software on the web site within the next few
weeks to month.
In the future the 165X and 165XX software should all be available.
Thanks for your patience. Your requests on this message board
have been influential in getting the divisions to agree to this work.
Mike Kawasaki
Agilent T&M eBusiness Manager Fantastic news Mike,
I wonder if there are likely to be any releases for the slightly
older 1631A/D so I can access my 9122 floppy drive via HPIB - ie. To load uP files and format the floppies to save screen dumps etc ?
Rgds
Mike
--- In <mailto:hp_agilent_equipment% 40yahoogroups.com>hp_agilent_equipment@..., Mike <erazmus@> wrote:
At 04:38 AM 28/11/06, you wrote:
Andreas,
The HP utility to create the disks was saved by one kind owner
who has
it on a web site available to download.
Try
<<>> www.hp1652bmanual.com/
Great link Warren, nice clean site - what the net should be :)
Thanks
Mike
Regards,
Warren
Andreas Troschka
Regards
Mike
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Re: HP1652B Logic Analyser - system disk, how to create?
Phil, I'll ask the division to post both documents. I'm sure they're arouond somewhere on an old FTP site. Mike --- In hp_agilent_equipment@..., Philip Pemberton <ygroups@...> wrote:
MKawasaki wrote:
In the future the 165X and 165XX software should all be
available.
Thanks for your patience. Your requests on this message board
have been influential in getting the divisions to agree to this work. That's nice to hear. Is the 10391B Inverse Assembler Development
Kit software and manual going to be on the web site as well?
It used to be on ftp.agilent.com many moons ago - I grabbed a copy while it was still available but it would be nice to see it available for download again.
A PDF of the 1651B ops manual would also be very nice :)
Thanks.
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Re: HP1652B Logic Analyser - system disk, how to create?
At 06:38 AM 30/11/06, you wrote: I noticed that a number of old logic analyzer operating systems were
not on the Agilent.com home page. The Logic Analyzer Division has
agreed to put the software on the web site within the next few weeks
to month.
In the future the 165X and 165XX software should all be available.
Thanks for your patience. Your requests on this message board have
been influential in getting the divisions to agree to this work.
Mike Kawasaki
Agilent T&M eBusiness Manager Fantastic news Mike, I wonder if there are likely to be any releases for the slightly older 1631A/D so I can access my 9122 floppy drive via HPIB - ie. To load uP files and format the floppies to save screen dumps etc ? Rgds Mike --- In <mailto:hp_agilent_equipment%40yahoogroups.com>hp_agilent_equipment@..., Mike <erazmus@...>
wrote:
At 04:38 AM 28/11/06, you wrote:
Andreas,
The HP utility to create the disks was saved by one kind owner
who has
it on a web site available to download.
Try <<>> Great link Warren, nice clean site - what the net should be :)
Thanks
Mike
Regards,
Warren
Andreas Troschka
Regards
Mike
* GMC/VK/VL Commodore & Calais FuseRail that wont warp or melt !
* High grade VL/Skyline milspec ignition driver electronics now in
development
* Twin tyres for most sedans, trikes and motorcycle sidecars
<>
Regards Mike * GMC/VK/VL Commodore & Calais FuseRail that wont warp or melt ! * High grade VL/Skyline milspec ignition driver electronics now in development * Twin tyres for most sedans, trikes and motorcycle sidecars
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Re: HP1652B Logic Analyser - system disk, how to create?
Great to hear, Mike. I also note that most (if not all) of the material at
seems to be available on the Agilent site as
well.
It doesn't seem that long ago (early 90s?) when the 16500s were really hot
stuff. I remember getting the hard sell on those when I worked at Dell. :)
-- john, KE5FX
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From: hp_agilent_equipment@...
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Sent: Wednesday, November 29, 2006 2:39 PM
To: hp_agilent_equipment@...
Subject: [hp_agilent_equipment] Re: HP1652B Logic Analyser - system
disk, how to create?
Hello everyone,
I noticed that a number of old logic analyzer operating systems were
not on the Agilent.com home page. The Logic Analyzer Division has
agreed to put the software on the web site within the next few weeks
to month.
In the future the 165X and 165XX software should all be available.
Thanks for your patience. Your requests on this message board have
been influential in getting the divisions to agree to this work.
Mike Kawasaki
Agilent T&M eBusiness Manager
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Re: HP1652B Logic Analyser - system disk, how to create?
MKawasaki wrote: In the future the 165X and 165XX software should all be available.
Thanks for your patience. Your requests on this message board have been influential in getting the divisions to agree to this work. That's nice to hear. Is the 10391B Inverse Assembler Development Kit software and manual going to be on the web site as well? It used to be on ftp.agilent.com many moons ago - I grabbed a copy while it was still available but it would be nice to see it available for download again. A PDF of the 1651B ops manual would also be very nice :) Thanks. -- Phil. | (\_/) This is Bunny. Copy and paste Bunny ygroups@... | (='.'=) into your signature to help him gain | (")_(") world domination.
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