[SOLD] Agilent 34970a no cards - $220/€240 + shipping - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Zucca
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: February 21, 2025, 04:16:25 am
content: 100% functional to the best of my knowledge.The battery inside was replaced once and now it sits at 2.79V.I would recommend this awesome mod by gamalot:https://www.eevblog.com/forum/repair/agilent-34970a-battery-replacement-and-repair/msg1004815/#msg1004815and change one resistor:https://www.eevblog.com/forum/repair/hp-34970a-repair-advice/msg3619921/#msg3619921BTW the above is a good thread to read for all 34970a owners.No cards, but they are or will show up cheap on ebay.VFD is a little dim.Reason for selling: upgrade to 34972a.More pics here:https://34970a.zucca.meIt will be sent from USA, SC 29651 or Hungary.Package is 30x40x50cm and 6Kg, please calculate the shipping cost yourself.

author: Kean
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: February 21, 2025, 07:25:38 am
content: For anyone who isn't too familiar with these, it is worth noting that this particular one does not have "Option 001" fitted. The option can be seen on the rear panel with no mark.That is a good thing, as Option 001 removes the 6.5 digit DMM so it becomes just a controller for the plug-in cards with no measurement abilities.Thankfully all the ones I've bought have been the same, but they do occasionally pop up with Option 001 and you always want to check.

author: faraday
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: February 21, 2025, 03:07:20 pm
content: I just want to recommend buying form Zucca helpful and honest.

author: Zucca
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: February 21, 2025, 04:08:35 pm
content: Quote from: Kean on February 21, 2025, 07:25:38 amThanks for pointing this out.In this case having an option is a bad thing.Yes the unit I am selling has the internal DMM (you can see that card also in some pictures in my gallery).It's a very handy device: deploy it on site an collect/log all the measurements you want.After you are done, simply unplug it and take it to your bench and download/process everything. The battery inside is preserving the data even when the unit is powered off.

author: Zucca
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: March 05, 2025, 02:42:41 am
content: It passes self test no problem

author: Zucca
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: March 07, 2025, 04:26:05 am
content: Now on evilbayhttps://www.ebay.com/itm/297089873070

author: Zucca
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: March 10, 2025, 02:25:56 pm
content: Plot twist.On the 16th March I will board on a plane for a business trip to Hungary.Looking at the prices on ebay.de, they are insane.How about a much more reasonable €240 + shipping from Hungary?Any takers in the EU?

author: Dr. Frank
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 10, 2025, 02:53:42 pm
content: Hello Zucca,nice to hear from you, again!UnfortunatelyI already have a unit, otherwise ...I completely recommend Zuccas offer!Frank

author: Finderbinder
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: March 10, 2025, 04:28:38 pm
content: Without cards i can measure/log nothing, right? As I can't see any measurement inputs/ports.

author: Zucca
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: March 10, 2025, 05:10:25 pm
content: Quote from: Finderbinder on March 10, 2025, 04:28:38 pmObviously not.If you want:https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=34970a+module&_sacat=0&_from=R40&_sop=15you must be quick or it will be not delivered in time before I board the plane!Quote from: Dr. Frank on March 10, 2025, 02:53:42 pmThanks for the kind words Frank, I am still enjoying your (metrology) posts even if I don't respond.BTW it is still mind blowing to see such price difference between EU and US for used test equipment.

author: Zucca
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: March 11, 2025, 02:22:48 am
content: Payment pending.