repairing/testing 82161a IL issue using 82162a

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(01-07-2021 11:06 PM)dmh Wrote:  I realised why I haven't tested with both devices in the loop as I can't power them both at once at this stage so will have to sort this out first.

When you have a problem with a device, it is better to test it alone in the loop, if possible.

(01-07-2021 11:06 PM)dmh Wrote:  I've looked at the Clonix site but it appears that the current product is NoV-64 which I assume will do the same thing? It's pretty expensive too (plug shipping to AU).

Nop, Clonix-D, USB-41 and NoV-64d are currently available.
You should contact Diego Diaz to get more information.
You can also have a look at my HHC-2020 and HPCC-2020 presentations on Diego module in the article section.

(01-07-2021 11:06 PM)dmh Wrote:  I was wondering, do the interface connectors ever fail? That would be the simplest thing to fix :-)

I never had a connector failure since the introduction of the interface.

(01-07-2021 11:06 PM)dmh Wrote:  I'm wondering if this is worth it now - I only have 1 tape and it may not work even if I get the hardware (IL) side working (not to mention tape head etc).

That is your decision, but you have a point here.

Also to be considered, if you buy a PIL-Box you will then have access to HP-IL peripherals emulators from Jean-François Garnier, Christoph Gießelink and Joachim Siebold.
The PIL-Box and the emulators are covered in my 2018 HP-IL Compendium in the article section.
Do not forget that you will also need a HP-IL cable to complete the PIL-Box.

Sylvain

edit: typo