[Elecraft] Oscilloscope recs

[Rich NE1EE]

On 2020-12-11 18:33:+0000, Louandzip via Elecraft wrote:
>I opted for a Rigol DS1202Z-E.  

I pursued getting the DS1202 to work with USB. I have in place a grep process to rename files as they come off the Rigol, because if the timestamp issue.

The Rigol website is anything but clear, and I didn't find much on fora, either. The Rigol websites
https://rigol.force.com/support/s/
https://rigol.force.com/support/s/article/DS1202Z-E-Unable-to-Connect-to-UltraScope

suggested to me that I needed
Ultrascope for DS1000E Series.zip

It would not connect.
Further searches turned up that I needed to install
ni-visa_20.0_online_repack2.exe
massive...and helped, but still no joy.

Another round of spin the wheel at Rigol turned up this trio
UltraScope(PC)Installer_00.01.01.07.zip
UltraStation setup.zip
Ultra Sigma_00_01_06_01.zip

No notes about which to choose or why.

I started with the UltraStation setup.zip.
It seemed to be headed in the right direction.

I edited the Init file as suggested. Not sure if I needed to, but figured it could not hurt.
I downloaded
MSO1000Z_DS1000Z_ProgrammingGuide_EN.pdf
and there found this
"(5) Control the instrument remotely
Right click the resource name "MSO1104Z (USB0::0x1AB1::0x04CE::DS1ZD170800001::INSTR)" and select "SCPI Panel Control" to turn on the remote command control panel through which you can send commands and read data."

the same r-click shows Options, which you can follow to a Print Screen button. For me, by default, it saved the screen in bmp, jpg, and png.

At last I was on my way...
Clicking the wrench gets you eventually to a place where you can save the screen. But that did not work.

Ultrascope never did work, though after installing the NI package and UltraStation, it would then connect. As soon as I try to use it, it disconnects. It will connect again, but with the same result.

I don't see a command or a way to change the date on the DS1202 yet, but with this method, it is not needed. I will also explore downloading data files using UltraStation. If you want to contact me off list, that is fine.

I also found a firmware update, and checking, found that my scope was slightly out of date. I followed the directions and upgraded. It was successful, with ONE CAVEAT:

Don't hit OK on the scope at steps 5 and 11.
...\DS1000Z-E Firmware 6.2.0.1\DS1000Z-E(ARM)Update\DS1000Z-E Upgrade Instructions.txt
    5. When the interface displays "Upgrade finished!", restart the instrument. DO NOT press OK on the scope!!! Power off. Remove USB drive. Power on.

Del the upgrade file.
Copy the new one to USB drive.

    11. When the interface displays "Upgrade finished!", restart the instrument.  DO NOT press OK on the scope!!! Power off. Remove USB drive. Power on.
Del the upgrade file on USB drive.

~R~
72/73 de Rich NE1EE
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