SOLD: *REDUCED FURTHER * HP 6038A 60V 10A Power Supply  - Page 1
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author: andyb
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 10, 2013, 03:34:22 am
content: Up for sale is a HP 6038A 60V 10A 200W power supply. It is a current Agilent model number - they've been making it for quite some time - and it retails new for just shy of $5000!What's great, is since it's an old HP part,full schematics are availablehttp://cp.literature.agilent.com/litweb/pdf/5959-3346.pdfSo.. what's the catch? Well this one is Option 001 or sometimes written as 6038A/L which means it's got no front panel controls. It is only controllable via GPIB - which works, I've tested it.I picked it up thinking I'd build a GPIB front panel, or simply clone the front panel from the service manual - it's just a bunch of logic, and even the artwork is available! But .. then I found this page which details a project to build a modern 6038A front panel using a PIC and a LCD.https://code.google.com/p/hp6038frontpanel/What happened? I got too many other projects, a new job, and am now moving. The 6038A has got to go!Here's the details,I'd likefor shipping (it's a bit heavy). I take paypal, maybe google checkout if I can figure it out, and possibly Bitcoin - PM me for details.Contact me for shipping outside US 48. I'm open to a local deal, I live in Boston, MA. I have several other pieces of gear I'll be posting shortly, and am willing to work on the price, particularly if you're local or buying multiple pieces of gear.I'm also open for trades: RF signal generators, LCR meters, nanovolt meters, things made by Keithley, etc.

author: andyb
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 22, 2013, 10:21:22 pm
content: Price drop to $75 plus $40 shipping

author: johnh
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 23, 2013, 02:29:26 am
content: So does it works?

author: andyb
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 23, 2013, 02:06:05 pm
content: It does work - I've tested it with the front panel from a 6038 at work, also I've tested it with GPIB (via a NI PCI GPIB card).When I say it works; I've programmed it to voltages and it responds and produces controlled output within its manufacturer specifications. I have tested it's constant current capabilities, but have not "burned it in" or run it for long stretches of time at maximum output to test its reliability or stability.So.. yes

author: ivan747
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 24, 2013, 02:37:05 am
content: For items like this I'm pretty sure everyone wants to know its weight: 11.4kg or 25lb.If I had the money (and if I were in a more convenient location to ship to) I would certainly give it a shot.

author: ElektroQuark
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: May 24, 2013, 07:36:54 am
content: Yep, same here. But shipping this thing to Spain breaks the deal.

author: andyb
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 24, 2013, 04:30:06 pm
content: Shipping is gonna be a bit of a bear... even in the US48 I expect it to cost a bit more than the $40 I'm asking.Still, it's a fun project, and a nice powersupply.

author: nctnico
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 24, 2013, 07:58:59 pm
content: These are nice power supplies if the fan wasn't so noisy. I used to have one (until it got stolen). What I didn't like was that you have to set the voltage and current limit every time you switch it on. IIRC there is some way to use potmeters to set the voltage and current limit but I never go round to do that on my unit. The same goes for 4mm posts on the front. All in all I wasn't really upset someone took it. I bought a nice function generator with the insurance money

author: andyb
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 30, 2013, 03:58:54 am
content: You could of course fix some of the user interface weirdness when you build your own front panel

author: andyb
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: June 06, 2013, 03:47:44 pm
content: Price drop to$60plus shipping!

author: andyb
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: July 15, 2013, 03:44:13 am
content: Now on the 'bayhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/290946409551Discount if you buy through me on the forum