HP 2116, Early Computer
Historical Application Notes
I was recently solicited by another HP early computer enthusiast who found some application notes listed in the AN chapter of this web site which were of major interest to him. Hans Kulk himself user of some early HP computer related equipment for experiments and research in sounds and acoustical signal analysis, made me aware of the high historical value of the 135 series application notes... Thus giving me the energy to scan and create PDF files of their contents which are particularly rich of original photographs showing on-site installations of HP 2116 computer and data acquisition environment.
Most of these ANs have been printed in the early 70s, four to six years after the 2116 birth. They are examples of various real-life installations designed and provided by HP to solve measurement and control problems found in a wide variety of industries.
They perfectly illustrate the way followed by Hewlett Packard to make its entry into the computer age.
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Cover of the 1970, HP 9500 ATS Catalog
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Automatic Test Systems:
HP 9500 Series Catalog
Computers, instruments and accessories appearing in the following Application Notes were listed and described in this Automatic Test Systems Catalog published in 1970. This brochure offers to potential user of Automatic Test Systems most of the information needed to configure a system.
Most of the instruments available to set-up these configurations were the same as the stand-alone version with sometimes the add of a specific interface. They were classified as: Stimulus (5105A/5110B Synthesizer) - Measurement (2402A Integrating Voltmeter, 3450A Multimeter, 5325B Counter, 5360A Computing Counter) - Converting & Conditioning Devices (3400A RMS Voltmeter, 432A Power Meter, 8405A Vector Voltmeter) - Switching Devices (9400A/B Switch, 2911A/B Scanner, 9402A Interface Panel).
This very reduced listing, just to illustrate that in 1970 already, the association of HP computers and instruments could give answers to almost every measurement automation problems found in the industry.
This will become one of the strongest HP's leadership. Three years later it will be boosted again by the introduction of a second generation of desktop scientific calculator, the HP 9800 series, Model 10, 20 & 30, and a still alive today standardized interface: the Hewlett-Packard Interface Bus (HP-IB).
HP 9500 Series Automatic Test Systems Catalog
This PDF is a 13 Mb file size from the 32 pages original document.
Following PDFs are 1 to 4 Mb file size from the 4 to 10 pages original documents.
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Cover of AN 135-1 - July,1971
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The AN 135-1
Applications of Computerized Digital Data Acquisition Systems
Computerized Data Acquisition Aids Final Testing
A Solution to a Measurement Problem for: DRESSER INDUSTRIES, INC. Machinery Group - Gas Turbine Division - Houston, Texas.
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Cover of AN 135-2 - March,1971
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The AN 135-2
Applications of Computerized Digital Data Acquisition Systems
High-Volume Production Testing
A Solution to a Measurement Problem for: RAYTHEON Company - Lowell, Massachusetts.
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Cover of AN 135-3 - April,1971
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The AN 135-3
Applications of Computerized Digital Data Acquisition Systems
Process Monitoring in Manufacturing
A Solution to a Measurement Problem for: NORTON Company - Troy, New York.
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Cover of AN 135-4 - April,1971
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The AN 135-4
Applications of Computerized Digital Data Acquisition Systems
Closed-Loop Production Testing
A Solution to a Measurement Problem for: CHANDLER EVANS - Control Systems Division - Colt Industries - West Hartford, Conn.
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Cover of AN 135-5 - March,1971
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The AN 135-5
Applications of Computerized Digital Data Acquisition Systems
A Mobile Process Control Laboratory
A Solution to a Measurement Problem for: SHELL DEVELOPMENT Company - Emeryville, California.
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Cover of AN 135-6 - June,1971
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The AN 135-6
Applications of Computerized Digital Data Acquisition Systems
Computer Analysis Aids Battery Testing
A Solution to a Measurement Problem for: TRW INC. - Systems Group - Redondo Beach, California.
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Cover of AN 135-7 - June,1971
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The AN 135-7
Applications of Computerized Digital Data Acquisition Systems
Data Acquisition and Analysis at Sea
A Solution to a Measurement Problem for: WOODS HOLE OCEANOGRAPHIC INSTITUTION - Woods Hole, Massachusetts.
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Cover of AN 135-8 - September,1971
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The AN 135-8
Applications of Computerized Digital Data Acquisition Systems
Minicomputer System Aids Busy Psychology Lab
A Solution to a Measurement and Control Problem for: UCLA - Psychology Dept. - Los Angeles, Calif.
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Cover of AN 135-9 - June,1971
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The AN 135-9
Applications of Computerized Digital Data Acquisition Systems
In-Flight Data Analysis Improves Airborne Research
A Solution to a Measurement Problem for: GODDARD SPACE FLIGHT CENTER NASA - Greenbelt, Maryland.
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Cover of AN 135-10 - December,1971
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The AN 135-10
Applications of Computerized Digital Data Acquisition Systems
Computer Speeds Gas Turbine Combustor Testing
A Solution to a Measurement Problem for: GENERAL ELECTRIC - Gas Turbine Operations - Schenectady, New York.
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Cover of AN 135-11 - September,1971
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The AN 135-11
Applications of Computerized Digital Data Acquisition Systems
Stable Measurements on the High Seas
A Solution to a Measurement Problem for: MARINE PHYSICAL LABORATORY OF THE SCRIPPS INSTITUTION OF OCEANOGRAPHY - University of California - San Diego.
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Cover of AN 135-12 - August,1971
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The AN 135-12
Applications of Computerized Digital Data Acquisition Systems
Depot Testing of Avionic Modules
A Testing Problem Solved for: USAF - Hill Air Force Base - Ogden, Utah.
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Cover of AN 135-13 - September,1973
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The AN 135-13
Applications of Computerized Digital Data Acquisition Systems
Domestic Communications Satellites - A World's First
A Solution to a Measurement Problem for: TELESAT CANADA - Ottawa, Ontario.
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Cover of AN 135-15 - April,1972
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The AN 135-15
Applications of Computerized Digital Data Acquisition Systems
Minicomputer System Benefits Fuel Cell Technology
A Solution to a Measurement Problem for: PRATT & WHITNEY AIRCRAFT Div. - United Aircraft Corp. - East Hartford, Conn.
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Cover of AN 135-16 - June,1972
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The AN 135-16
Applications of Computerized Digital Data Acquisition Systems
Minicomputer Systems Aid Military Vehicle Testing
A Solution to a Measurement Problem for: U.S. ARMY - TANK-AUTOMOTIVE COMMAND - Warren, Michigan.
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Cover of AN 135-17 - May,1972
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The AN 135-17
Applications of Computerized Digital Data Acquisition Systems
Testing Ovonic Read-Mostly Memories
A Solution to a Measurement Problem for: ENERGY CONVERSION DEVICES - Troy, Michigan.
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Cover of AN 135-18 - Not Dated
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The AN 135-18
Automatic Measurement Systems Applications Series
An Automated Engine Laboratory in a Research Environment
A Solution to a Measurement Problem for: SOUTHWEST RESEARCH INSTITUTE - San Antonio, Texas.
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Cover of AN 135-19 - September, 1972
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The AN 135-19
Applications of Automatic Measurement Systems
Testing Thick-Film Hybrid Circuits
A Solution to a Measurement Problem for: THE MAGNAVOX COMPANY - Ft. Wayne, Indiana.
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Cover of AN 135-21 - October, 1973
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The AN 135-21
Automatic Measurement Systems Applications Series
Viggen Avionics Support
A Solution to a Measurement Problem for: THE ROYAL SWEDISH AIR FORCE
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Cover of AN 135-24 - October, 1973
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The AN 135-24
Automatic Measurement Systems Applications Series
Automated System Improves Spacecraft Testing
A Solution to a Measurement Problem for: PHILCO-FORD - WDL DIVISION - Palo Alto, Calif.
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Cover of AN 135-25 - November, 1973
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The AN 135-25
Automatic Measurement Systems Applications Series
Automation in Production Testing
A Solution to a Measurement Problem for: CANADIAN MARCONI CO. - Montreal, P.Q., Canada.
