19 Apr
2009
19 Apr
'09
6:36 p.m.
"Rik Bos" <hp-fix at xs4all.nl> wrote:
It's fun to look at the HP-IB(us) the display
flickers nice, but is
there
realy meaning full use for these analyzers ?
I have one of these as well. Mine is in excellent condition.
I did use it to debug an HP 59309A Digital Clock and it was quite
useful (although without the service manual for the 59309A I
wouldn't have gone far).
I also used the HP 59401A to help me understand the
Amigo protocol for a floppy emulator.
So its useful, but its slow and cumbersome (its fun
entering HP-IB commands using the switches on the
front when playing around, but for recurrent and complex
tasks you'd rather use a computer).
You can't even leave it connected to the HP-IB bus
all the time, because it slows it down and causes
some devices to complain.
Nevertheless its a great addition to any "blinkenlights"
display.
**vp
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