On 12/25/19 12:24 PM, [email protected] wrote:

As far as I am aware, it is a demo program that was installed at the
factory. Most examples have long since had it overwritten by the end
user who bought and used it in the first place. I've only ever seen in
demoed one other time, in a video I can no longer find on the internet.
Unfortunately, attempting GPIB capture with KE5FX's pen plotter utility
while running a DLP seems to make the plotter crash, so I took some
photos of each step of the demo. I'm hoping to preserve the program data
once I can find a means of interfacing with the 8566B (either a 9000
series computer or some sort of modern workaround).

I don't know if that somewhat iconic demo program has been archived
anywhere; I sure hope you're able to pull it out.

-Dave

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Dave McGuire, AK4HZ
New Kensington, PA

On 12/24/19 6:32 PM, [email protected] wrote:

...to a brand spanking new old stock 8566B. To say I'm excited is an
understatement. It's perfect. No scuffs, scraps, dings, or dents. And it
has everything. The pull out cards, manuals, application notes, pocket
quick ref, verification software diskette.

Album here
</g/HP-Agilent-Keysight-equipment/album?id=236309>

Wow, that's an absolute beauty. New old stock! How?! My jealousy
knows no bounds! Take good care of that, man. (I'm sure you will)

-Dave

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Dave McGuire, AK4HZ
New Kensington, PA

On Tue, Dec 24, 2019 at 11:28 PM, PAUL NICKALLS wrote:

Hi Sean,
What a good Christmas present! Now we need to know about the DLP program. Is it built in and if so how is it accessed?
Presumably the verification software diskette is run over the HPIB.

Merry Christmas.
Paul G8AQA

Hi Paul.

As far as I am aware, it is a demo program that was installed at the factory. Most examples have long since had it overwritten by the end user who bought and used it in the first place. I've only ever seen in demoed one other time, in a video I can no longer find on the internet. Unfortunately, attempting GPIB capture with KE5FX's pen plotter utility while running a DLP seems to make the plotter crash, so I took some photos of each step of the demo. I'm hoping to preserve the program data once I can find a means of interfacing with the 8566B (either a 9000 series computer or some sort of modern workaround).

Sean

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Hi Sean,
What a good Christmas present! Now we need to know about the DLP program. Is it built in and if so how is it accessed?
Presumably the verification software diskette is run over the HPIB.

Merry Christmas.
Paul G8AQA

On Tue, Dec 24, 2019 at 08:19 PM, Jim Ford wrote:

Enjoy!

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My big holiday project is to buy a GPIB card and write (or download) python code to drive my 8566A and 8350B sweeper to act like a scalar network analyzer.? ?We do something similar at work, where the spectrum? analyzer sweeps over a narrow band several channels wide and fills in the sweep eventually because we put it in Max Hold mode.? Probably can do the same thing with the sweeper asynchronous to the spec an.

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Wish me luck!

So essentially you just want to build a tracking generator? I have an early version of this thing:?

Mine does not have an onboard signal generator but the new one is entirely self contained and still easily covers the low band and band 1. It works extremely well and runs perfectly off a usb battery bank. I’d like to have the 12 GHz version...

Sean

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I've programmed several HP/Agilent instruments using Visual Studio/VB.NET? and the Agilent IO libraries.? Not as nice in some respects as good old Rocky Mountain Basic, but you DO have a lot more of the "modern" tools.? I've gotten used to it.? I also tend to save snippets of stuff I've already done so I can modify it for new projects rather than start from scratch each time (like I could do with RMB!)

Daun

I was wondering if anyone has attempted to do the programming on a modern computer? HP specifically calls out the 9000 series computers as the companions for the SAs. Naturally, vintage computing is a lot of fun as well, but getting something that works can be a chore.

Thanks,

Sean

On Tue, Dec 24, 2019 at 06:37 PM, Jim Ford wrote:

Lucky You! Merry Christmas indeed!

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Thanks Jim!

I'm just all kinds of tickled. Merry Christmas everyone!!

Sean

Is there any unusual rationale as to why HP designed such an exotic power supply for the 5343A counter (and I believe 5342A as well)?? The only basis I can think of is the age of the instrument and that switchers were somewhat in their infancy in those days.

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...to a brand spanking new old stock 8566B. To say I'm excited is an understatement. It's perfect. No scuffs, scraps, dings, or dents. And it has everything. The pull out cards, manuals, application notes, pocket quick ref, verification software diskette.

Album here

Sean

HI All..

I just obtained an Agilent DSO-5012 which I thought would be a great scope for getting familiar with the use of Digital Scopes. I understand the principles of sampling etc., so that is not an issue.

The scope seems to so far work correctly, the time base and voltage reading for the two channels are correct.

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There is a User Cal function when initiated, that almost immediately stops. Message indicates it should take 7 minutes.

When I received the unit, the User Cal Status indicated “Failure: Digitizer, failed,? int for talon cal, setup chan1”. “Comments: PANTHERT8”

The same is indicated after I initiated the User Cal following all the directions for required cable connections etc.

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I use to repair test systems, test equipment as part of my carrier and would like to tackle this but of course there is no real information available from Keysight/Agilent, aside from the limited Service Manual.

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Does anyone out there have any information that may help me figure out the failure path?

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John

I did specifically suggest a standard 50mV 50A (north american) or 60mV 60A (European) shunt as they hav the same 1mv/A scalling as the 34330A.

It's not too much trouble to put one in a small plastic box Panel mount plugs e.g Cinch . Mouser 530-108-0750-1, are available so you can make it direct plug-in of you like. To be honest it's probably better to use all binding posts so the shunt can be close to the high current circuit.? I have a Fluke 80J-10 and while physically similar to the 34330A it's 10mV/A output and lower accuracy reflect it's intended? application for 31/2 digit meters.

Robert G8RPI.

Fluke makes a similar shunt rated at 20A for a minute: 80J-10 FLUKE 10A 100mV SHUNT

Speaking of buying it new, I found it at Mouser priced at $101 which for me is one of my most trusted and reliable parts suppliers.



So this obviously confirms that the current ebay prices are absolutely ridiculous for a used and undocumented unit, specially the ones currently being offered from China at two to 3 times the Mouser price.

Thats a very handy thing to know, Dave.
Thanks for posting. I need a few of them so Ill make up an order after Christmas.

A very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to All

Pete
G4GJL

Hey folks. Since I went to a bit of trouble to identify these and
took the risk on purchasing some to test for compatibility, I figured
I'd share this with the group in case anyone else needs some, for the
benefit of the archives.

The ejector handles on VXI boards are often broken by ham-handed
grunts in the surplus business. I'm talking about the
earlier-generation little black plastic ones, not the current big metal
arm style ones. VXI being an extention of VME, these are the same for
some types of VME boards as well.

They are Schroff part number 20817-330, and Newark Electronics
currently has them in stock for $5.28/ea. The package includes the
plastic handle, the metal bushing, the metal board attachment bracket,
and a blank aluminum ID plate.




I just installed one of these and it is a perfect match.

-Dave

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Dave McGuire, AK4HZ
New Kensington, PA