[volt-nuts] Hello and relay card for HP 3457a

[Pete Lancashire]

The scanner that came out the same time is the 3488A

http://www.rlscientific.com/documenti/HP3488A.pdf

The above PDF is from an HP catalog.

http://www.helmut-singer.de/pdf/hp3457a.pdf

The 2nd half is in English

On Thu, May 12, 2016 at 9:16 AM, Jerry Hancock <jerry at hanler.com> wrote:
> I think the card that goes in the dedicated scanner made by HP that looks like the 3457, can’t remember the number but I have one, also fits.  I think I paid less than $35 for my scanner shipped.  I also think the display in that unit fits the 3457 and the 3478 but never took a hard look at it.
>
>
> On May 11, 2016, at 2:44 PM, Pete Lancashire <pete at petelancashire.com> wrote:
>
>> Unless someone has one and is up to selling it, my thoughts would be
>> to set up a user defined search on the big auction site and have it
>> notify you. Like anything if you are not in a rush you can like just
>> about everything get one for a pretty good price. If in a rush expect
>> to pay around $200-250 for either the 44491A or 44492A with the
>> terminal block.
>>
>> And like any mechanical relay based scanner/card/etc be prepared to
>> have to replace relays. Luckily HP used ones that are easy to get. The
>> thing missing for me
>> with the 3457A is a low noise mux using parts like Hg wetted relays.
>>
>> Space has not been an issue for me, I use 3497A's and/or VXI for
>> building up scanners.
>>
>> On Wed, May 11, 2016 at 1:55 PM, lincoln <lincoln at ampmonkeys.com> wrote:
>>> Hello,
>>>        I have been a long timer lurker of the list via the archive. It was a big help getting my Ebay 3457a up and running.
>>>
>>> Now I hate to be that guy that joins the list and then BAMB tuns around as asks a favor but i'm afraid I have to be that guy. I am looking for a relay card for the 3457a. I need to set up a board level tester and the internal scan card would simplify things quite a bit.
>>>
>>> Ether relay card would work, I'm happy to pay for the card or trade for the rear terminal card and cover shipping.  (I'm in CA USA)
>>>
>>> I have been looking on ebay as well. If a unit come up I will jump on it. A detected switch unit is also a less than ideal option but so be it.  One way or another the tester will get put together.
>>>
>>> Thank you for your time.
>>>
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