Hi I have an *HP54600A oscilloscope* fitted with *HP54651A RS232 interface module*
*a)*
I want to connect it with PC. The module in the back have a db25 F, after reading the manual, I am thinking of buying a null module cable (db25m to db25m null modem, or db25m db9f) from instrument to PC.
*a1)* Do these cable works fine, or do I need to build a cable like *HP 2913a* from the manual.
*a2)* Which one is best to connect to Pc (IN) port db25m or db9m, and Why?
*b)*
Reading the manual I found that *HP54658A* measurement/storage module with rs232 interface can work on this *HP54600A* scope, which would add Waveform Math Functions, and FFT capability.
*b1)* Can any software, if any, collect data from oscilloscope through the fitted *HO54651A RS232*, be able to perform Data acquisition for FFT, since my scope have one.
*b2)* Or, do I have to upgrade to *HO54658A rs232* module to enhance the scope capability for Waveform Math Functions, and FFT.
*b3 )* MY Oscilloscope is running on 1.7 firmware, where can I get hold of new firmware (or ROM) to be able to fit *HP54658A* (the manual indicate a firmware of 2.2, so I need a new ROM).
*Not planning to buy new scope at the moment though!
Thank you for your help
*a)*
I want to connect it with PC. The module in the back have a db25 F, after reading the manual, I am thinking of buying a null module cable (db25m to db25m null modem, or db25m db9f) from instrument to PC.
*a1)* Do these cable works fine, or do I need to build a cable like *HP 2913a* from the manual.
*a2)* Which one is best to connect to Pc (IN) port db25m or db9m, and Why?
*b)*
Reading the manual I found that *HP54658A* measurement/storage module with rs232 interface can work on this *HP54600A* scope, which would add Waveform Math Functions, and FFT capability.
*b1)* Can any software, if any, collect data from oscilloscope through the fitted *HO54651A RS232*, be able to perform Data acquisition for FFT, since my scope have one.
*b2)* Or, do I have to upgrade to *HO54658A rs232* module to enhance the scope capability for Waveform Math Functions, and FFT.
*b3 )* MY Oscilloscope is running on 1.7 firmware, where can I get hold of new firmware (or ROM) to be able to fit *HP54658A* (the manual indicate a firmware of 2.2, so I need a new ROM).
*Not planning to buy new scope at the moment though!
Thank you for your help
The ROM sets are not available anymore, as the 54600 is beyond support life. They are no longer available through Agilent's Parts Online Store. The 54600A is very old, introduced at the beginning of my HP/Agilent career (think it was 1991 official introduction?).
The final 54600A ROM version was 3.2. The upgrade kit was 54601-68702. The ROMs were part number 54600-80013.
I will ask around Agilent to see if anybody has an old set, but seems unlikely.
It may also be useful to post a request on some other user groups that involve hobbiests and brokers, as there are people out there that collect these old items and sell pieces and parts :-). I've had success at eevblog.com and Yahoo! user group hp_agilent_equipment.
Although supported the 54600 20 years ago, don't remember the answers to your other questions. Hopefully someone else does, and I'll also ask some other HP/Agilent "old timers".
Mike