HP 59501A Operating Manual

59501A/HP 85-1 May 1982
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Introductory Operating Guide
for the 59501A D/A-Power Supply Programmer
with the
HP
85 Computer
Section Page
(J) Assembling the System.2
Calibration.10
Programming.13
introduction
This note is a guide to the basic operation of the
59501A, as either a remote power supply programmer
or a programmable low level DC voltage source, with
the HP 85 computer.
Familiarity with the HP 85 and its programming
language, BASIC, makes the examples more mean¬
ingful. The HP 85's capabilities are best described in
the manuals listed in the section titled Related
Documents. To acquaint yourself with the HP 85,
review these manuals and use them as a reference as
you gain experience. When you are familiar with the
HP 85, this note will enable you to quickly write pro¬
grams that control the 59501A.
ieisitedi Documents
In addition to the modes of operation described in
this note, the 59501A, and HP 85 have other useful
capabilities. The materials listed below contain com¬
plete documentation for all of these capabilities. They
can be obtained through your nearest Hewlett-Packard
sales office.
59501A Literature
Operating and Service Manual (59501-90001)
HP 85 Literature
Owner's Manual and Programming Guide
(00085-90002)
Quick Reference Guide (00085-90040))
I/O Programming Guide (00085-90142)
HP-IB Literature
Tutorial Description of the Hewlett-Packard
Interface Bus (5952-0156)
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