Power And Signal Connections; Cable Fabrication; Figure 2-3. Typical Transducer System Interconnections; Figure 2-4. Interconnecting Plug Details - HP 5501B Operating And Service Manual

2-19. Power and Signal Connections

2-20. The laser head rear panel contains two multi-pin connectors used for connecting HP5501B
power and signal lines to other laser transducer system components. (Refer to Figure 2-3 for an
interconnection diagram of a typical system.) Table 2-2 lists all power and signal lines that are
available at the rear-panel connectors. The laser transducer system manual gives additional
system wiring information.

Figure 2-3. Typical Transducer System Interconnections

2-21. Cable Fabrication

2-22. Power and signal interconnecting cables of suitable length may be fabricated using the two
plugs included with the laser head. Figures 2-4 and 2-5 illustrate the physical details of the two
plugs supplied and give part numbers for both the plugs and the recommended cables. Refer to
Table 2-1 for rear-panel connector pin numbers of all available power and signal lines.
PLUG
REFERENCE SIGNAL
HP Part No. 1251-3450
POWER
HP Part No. 1251-3447
CABLE DESCRIPTION
HP 10779B or Dual coax; two #22 power wires.
equivalent Everything enclosed by a second insulated shield.
HP 10778B or
Three # 20 wires
equivalent

Figure 2-4. Interconnecting Plug Details

HP5501B
Installation
2-5