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Sargent Welch XKR to HP 5890 connetion
Posted: Sat May 11, 2024 10:47 pm
by WillieBill
How can I connect a Sargent Welch Recorder Model XKR to an HP 5890 GC? I do not have any serial cables that came with the unit. My predecessor used such a connection but that was in 2000 when he passed and all remains that have been misplaced. Any help on what is needed or to look for to connect?
Re: Sargent Welch XKR to HP 5890 connetion
Posted: Sun May 12, 2024 4:01 pm
by KM-USA
I could have simply told you how to do this- 25 years ago.
If you post your E-mail address, I'll send you the 5890 manual in PDF. You'll need Chapter 6: Controlling signal output. I saw on p. 170 where it showed output of 0 to +0.1 mV for strip chart recorders.
Re: Sargent Welch XKR to HP 5890 connetion
Posted: Mon May 13, 2024 7:44 am
by antonk
Install a new communication board 19257-60010 or 19242-60030 ( ca be found on ebay)
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R ... &_osacat=0
And try our UniChrom
https://www.unichrom.com/hpx890/hpx890e.shtml
Re: Sargent Welch XKR to HP 5890 connetion
Posted: Mon Jun 03, 2024 1:25 pm
by AICMM
WillieBill,
Did you get this resolved? KM-US is correct, the pin outs for the 5890 are in the manual and would allow you to hook to a strip chart recorder. I would rather recommend an electronic data system and there are several that are inexpensive and allow you to use a computer. Hugely advantageous over a strip chart. Can provide examples if you would like....
The other issue is, the pin outs on the 5890 limit you to just 0-1V and greatly limit your dynamic range. The detector is capable from ppm to part per 10K but the output for that is way beyond 0-1v. Unless you are working in one concentration range you are not taking advantage of the full dynamic range of the detector.
Best regards,
AICMM