The Keysight/Agilent/HP 5063-4841 is an HPIB module that adds Hewlett-Packard Interface Bus (GPIB) connectivity to compatible DC power supplies. This interface card enables remote command and control via automated test systems, facilitating real-time data acquisition and instrument programming over HPIB and RS-232 connections. The module transforms benchtop power supplies into networked components within larger measurement and test architectures.
## Technical Specifications
• **Manufacturer:** Keysight / Agilent / HP
• **Model:** 5063-4841
• **Product Type:** HPIB/GPIB Interface Module
• **Primary Interface:** HPIB (Hewlett-Packard Interface Bus) / GPIB (General Purpose Interface Bus)
• **Secondary Interface:** RS-232 Interface
• **Shipping Weight:** 1 lbs/ea
## Key Features
• Dual-interface support: HPIB and RS-232 for flexible system integration
• Enables automated testing and data acquisition in instrumentation systems
• Provides reliable, efficient instrument-to-computer communication via HPIB protocol
• Supports remote control and programming of connected power supplies
• Standalone interface solution—no additional gateway hardware required
## Typical Applications
• Automated test systems requiring HPIB control and monitoring
• Laboratory environments with multiple networked instruments
• Industrial production testing with centralized measurement control
• Systems performing microampere-level current measurement for low-power device testing
• Battery-powered product development and characterization
## Compatibility & Integration
The 5063-4841 module is designed as a plug-in option for Agilent/HP 6611C, 6612C, 6613C, and 6614C series DC power supplies. Installation integrates these supplies into GPIB-based test frameworks, enabling system-level automation and data logging capabilities essential for production and R&D environments.
