Description
HP 54501A 54501-90901 Digitizing Oscilloscope Programming Reference 1988
This is the original Hewlett-Packard Programming Reference manual for the HP 54501A Digitizing Oscilloscope, publication number 54501-90901, printed August 1988. It provides the complete HP-IB (GPIB) command set, programming syntax, subsystem command reference, and documentation conventions required to control and automate the HP 54501A over the instrument bus interface.
Specifications & What's Included
- Document type: Programming Reference
- For instrument: HP 54501A Digitizing Oscilloscope
- Publication number: 54501-90901
- Print date: August 1988
- Publisher: Hewlett-Packard
- Language: English
- Format: Printed hardcopy in red binder
- Interface covered: HP-IB (GPIB) programming
- Chapters include: Introduction to Programming, Interface Functions, Message Communication & System Functions, Programming & Documentation Conventions, Common Commands, Root Level Commands, System/Acquire/Calibrate/Channel/Display/Function/Hardcopy/Measure/Timebase/Trigger subsystems (16+ chapters)
- All pages present and legible
Applications
The HP 54501A is a four-channel digitizing oscilloscope from Hewlett-Packard's 54500 series, introduced in the late 1980s. It features an HP-IB (IEEE-488 / GPIB) interface that allows full remote control and data acquisition from a host computer — a standard approach in automated test and measurement environments of that era. This programming reference is the essential document for engineers and technicians writing test automation software, ATE (Automated Test Equipment) programs, or instrument control routines in languages such as HP BASIC, FORTRAN, or C via GPIB. It defines every command mnemonic, query syntax, response format, and status byte structure the instrument supports. The HP 54500 series remains in active use in legacy test systems, university labs, and electronics repair shops, and original HP documentation for these instruments is increasingly hard to find. This manual is directly applicable to anyone maintaining, programming, or integrating an HP 54501A into a GPIB-based test system.
This HP 54501A Digitizing Oscilloscope Programming Reference (pub. no. 54501-90901, August 1988) is in good used condition. The red binder cover shows light shelf wear consistent with age, and the title page and all internal pages are present and fully legible throughout. No missing pages, significant markings, or water damage were noted. Please view our photo set and contact us if you have any questions.
Warranty Information
Additional Information
Brand: |
Hewlett-Packard |
Model: |
54501A |
MPN: |
54501-90901 |
Type: |
Programming Reference Manual |
SKU: |
49222 |
Document Type: |
Programming Reference |
Publication Number: |
54501-90901 |
Print Date: |
August 1988 |
For Make/Model: |
HP 54501A Digitizing Oscilloscope |
Language: |
English |
Format: |
Printed / Hardcopy |
Interface Covered: |
HP-IB (GPIB) |
Compatible With: |
HP 54501A Digitizing Oscilloscope |
Series: |
HP 54500 Series |
Condition: |
Used – Inspected |
Country/Region of Manufacture: |
United States |
Seller Notes: |
Original HP printed manual; all pages present and legible |
Condition Notes: |
This HP 54501A Digitizing Oscilloscope Programming Reference (54501-90901, Aug 1988) has been inspected and is in good used condition. All pages are present and legible. Cover shows light shelf wear. |
