WTB: Logic pods/cables for HP 54645D MSO - Page 1
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author: Wuerstchenhund
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 29, 2016, 07:24:07 am
content: I'm looking for a set of logic pods/cables that work with my "new" HP 54645D MSO which unfortunately came without the LA cables. As far as I know pods/cables from the HP 1650 and 16500 work as well.Looking for reasonably priced offers that don't require me to sell off one of my organs.Pods/cables would need to be shipped to the UK.

author: Pinkus
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: March 29, 2016, 10:06:29 am
content: I can offer you a original set for 65 Euro including shipment to UK (non insured registred letter; insured package would be approx. 10 Euro more).See picture attached. It includes 18 original Agilent hooks/grabbers with a 1650 original probe with the (R/C)-terminated probe cables and a few extra ground leads. All new and unused. The long cable from the LA to the 1650 probe isnotincluded, however, you can use a regular 40pin flat ribbon cable with flat cable connector for this.Please PM me if you want the set.Btw: this can also be used for the Agilent/Keysight DSOX2000 or DOSX3000 series scopes with MSO option. Probe and grabbers are identical/compatible to the Keysight stuff.

author: Neganur
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: March 29, 2016, 06:39:00 pm
content: That probe head won't work without the woven cable.Edit: I'd rephrase that into "not work properly"

author: Ice-Tea
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 29, 2016, 07:07:51 pm
content: Quote from: Wuerstchenhund on March 29, 2016, 07:24:07 amI'm selling a HP54645withpods/cables. But selling you them would probably halve the value of the set ;-)

author: PaulAm
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: March 31, 2016, 09:20:10 pm
content: Those things are nearly impossible to find for a reasonable amount of money and almost no 54645Ds get sold with them. I ended up buying a 54620a LA to get the cables. It's a 16 bit LA, so sometimes you can find them cheap (I got the LA with the cables for $50).HP used that cable across a number of instruments, so the best strategy is to get the part number and start going through manuals to identify likely candidates. That way you can broaden your search and increase the possibility you can find them for reasonable money.

author: PaulAm
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 04, 2016, 07:33:27 pm
content: Doesn't help the OP, but there's a 54620a with all pods and cables on ebay now with a starting bid of $99. Not the cheapest one I've seen, but still cheaper than buying the cables separate. It's item 322061815604No interest in the sale, don't know the seller, yada yada.

author: Wuerstchenhund
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 05, 2016, 06:50:15 pm
content: Thanks for all the feedback. The 54620a might have been an option but aside from the seller not shipping to the UK I don't want to get another piece of equipment I have no use for. I'd also prefer cables with pods, one without the other doesn't help me much.Well, looks like I'll have to be a bit more patient until I find something. It really surprises me that, considering the price these cables still go for, no third party has thrown itself in the ring and produced some aftermarket cables.

author: PlainName
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 06, 2016, 07:54:58 am
content: QuoteNot entirely true. I made some pods for mine for specific jobs I was doing:PCB IDC headerIDE/ATA tapBuffered PCIOf course, DIY jobs like this won't be as cool or smart as the original HP pods, but they work fine and get the job done.