HP / Agilent 59500A GPIB KIT
The HP/Agilent 59500A is a GPIB (General Purpose Interface Bus) interface kit designed for connecting HP/Agilent instruments and devices to a computer or other controller via the GPIB standard. It facilitates communication and data transfer between instruments for automated testing, data acquisition, and instrument control applications.
- Model
- HP 59500A
- Calibration
- Available on request
- Price
- $142
- RFQ ref
- 59500A
This unit
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
HP 59500A — Repair & Calibration Service
Aumictech offers NIST-traceable calibration and repair for the HP 59500A. All calibrations are performed to NIST-traceable standards and ship with a certificate. Turnaround is typically 1–3 business days after receipt.
HP 59500A price
This HP 59500A is listed at $142. Calibration is available separately from $450. Contact us for volume pricing or if you need multiple units.
HP 59500A calibration cost
NIST-traceable calibration for the HP 59500A is $450 (standard — pass/fail certificate and calibration sticker) or $650 (full measured data at every test point, reference standards documented, traceability chain included). Turnaround is 1 to 3 business days after receipt. See full calibration details →
