The HP/Agilent 59500A GPIB KIT is an interface unit that converts serial ASCII alphanumerics from HP-IB (IEEE 488) instruments into 16-bit parallel format, enabling direct integration with multiprogrammer controllers such as the HP 6940B and 6941B. This hardware kit bridges legacy HP/Agilent test equipment with modern automation architectures, supporting centralized instrument control, synchronized data acquisition, and automated test sequences across multiple instruments.
Technical Specifications
• Data Format Conversion: Translates HP-IB serial ASCII data to 16-bit parallel output
• Communication Standard: IEEE 488 (HP-IB / GPIB)
• Primary Interface: GPIB (HP-IB / IEEE 488) for instrument communication
• Secondary Interface: 16-bit parallel port for multiprogrammer compatibility
– Key Features
• Converts HP-IB protocol to parallel format for legacy multiprogrammer systems
• Supports synchronization of multiple instruments in automated test setups
• Enables data transfer between instruments and central controllers
• Compatible with a wide range of HP/Agilent GPIB-enabled instruments
– Typical Applications
• Automated test sequence execution with programmatic instrument control
• Multi-instrument data acquisition and collection
• Centralized laboratory or production environment instrument control
• Integration of legacy HP-IB instruments into modern test architectures
– Compatibility & Integration
• Multiprogrammer Support: HP 6940B and 6941B multiprogrammers
• Instrument Base: All HP/Agilent devices featuring GPIB connectivity
• Software Environment: Compatible with Agilent IO Libraries Suite, supporting VISA, VISA COM, SICL, and Agilent 488 programming APIs
