The Agilent/Keysight E1405B is a VXI command module that bridges HP-IB (IEEE-488) instruments to VXIbus systems. Operating as a Slot 0 controller and resource manager, it enables external computers to program message-based and register-based VXI modules using standard HP-IB commands. The module supports high-level SCPI programming for register-based cards, including B-size modules, presenting VXI resources as conventional HP-IB instruments.
Technical Specifications
• Module Type: VXI Command Module
• Form Factor: C-size, single-slot
• Slot Assignment: Slot 0 (controller and resource manager)
• VXIbus Compliance: Fully compliant with VXIbus Specification Rev. 1.4 and VMEbus System Specification Rev. C.1
• Weight: Approximately 5 lbs (shipping weight)
– Key Features
• HP-IB to VXI interface for seamless instrument integration
• SCPI command language support for standardized programming
• Supports both register-based and message-based VXI module types
• Secondary RS-232 interface
• Clock In and Clock Out timing interfaces for synchronization
• Enables programming of HP B-size register-based VXI cards
– Compatibility & Integration
The E1405B is compatible with VXI mainframes supporting C-size slots. Its resource management capabilities allow legacy HP-IB-based control systems to operate modern VXI instrumentation without software modification. The module treats all controlled VXI resources as addressable HP-IB instruments, maintaining backward compatibility with established test automation frameworks.
Product Status: Obsolete per Keysight (no longer manufactured; self-support resources available online).
