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How long will the DS1000Z Capture a Signal

To determine how long an oscilloscope will capture a signal when it is operated in single trigger mode is determined by taking the instrument's memory depth and dividing it by the instrument's sample rate.  The memory depth can be changed within the instrument's acquire menu and then the sample rate can be changed by adjusting the horizontal scaling.  The table below lists the different memory d...
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Option license activation process for the DS1000Z, DS2000/A, DS4000, and DS6000 Oscilloscopes

The Rigol DS1000Z, DS2000, DS4000, and DS6000 series of oscilloscopes have a number of options available that can be added later. This includes serial decoding, memory expansion, and triggering options.1. Contact your RIGOL sales representative or RIGOL technical support to order the corresponding options. You can view the options currently installed on the oscilloscope or activate the newly bough...
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DS1000Z Deep Memory Data Collection Example

DS1000Z Deep Memory Data Collection Example    Utilizing the deep memory capture capabilities of Rigol scopes is a great benefit in many applications. Engineers often need to view and analyze details that are separated in time and frequency from triggerable events. This requires a combination of sampling speed and memory to correctly oversample the displayed signal so that after the capture det...
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Using a MASK over the bus with the 1000Z Scope

Using Pass/Fail mask on the DS1000Z is a great way to debug signals. Controlling the mask settings over the bus can be tricky.Here we show an example for Mask Operation.First, get the signal you want on the scope display.Then, send:-> :MASK:ENAB ON// set the mask to pass 0.25 divisions wide and tall around the last signal-> :MASK:X 0.25-> :MASK:Y 0.25-> :MASK:CREATE-> :MASK:DATA?//t...
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Missing Trial Licenses on the DS1000Z Series

All new DS1000Z series oscilloscopes are being shipped with all of the instrument's options fully activated.  This elimenates the need for trial licenses on the instrument.  Instruments with serial numbers DS1ZA2001**** or DS1ZB20001**** and larger have their licenses fully enabled.To confirm this you can view which options have been fully installed by pressing the following buttons. "Utility" -...
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Saving csv data on the DS/MSO1000Z series scopes

DS/MSO1000Z series scopes utilize USB for saving csv files to an external USB memory stick. 12 meg of csv data can be saved in approximately 30 minutes. Once an acquisition is made you can save the csv file using these steps:Press the Storage key on the keypad and then select CSV on the right side of the display. Select DataSrc as Screen or Memory and select channel to be saved:...
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DS1000Z Counter Technical Details

Basic specifications: - Counter sampling rate is fixed at 250 MSa/sec- Hysteresis level (defined further below) is ~1 division on the smallest vertical ranges (< 5 mV) and about 0.3 divisions (with Noise Reject Off) ir 0.7 divisions (with Noise Reject on) in higher vertical scales (>- 5mV). Further Details: DS1000Z digitize the sampling data, and using Hysteresis comparator to make the tr...
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Direct waveform transfer from a DS1000Z scope to a DG4000 generator

The advent of digital storage oscilloscopes and arbitrary waveform generators has significantly improved troubleshooting electrical designs and systems. A troublesome signal can be captured by the digital oscilloscope and then replayed an arbitrary waveform generator. This can allow you to create and reuse “real world” signals in a repeatable way. The brief idea i...
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DS1000Z noise performance

Here are a few screen captures of a DS1104Z series oscilloscope with various inputs. The intent is to show the basic noise you can expect from a similar instrument. Figure 1: DS1104Z with open input, 10mV/div vertical scale, 1us/div horizontal scale. Figure 2: DS1104Z with 10x probe connected to probe compensation point. 500mV/div vertical scale, 200us/div horizontal scale. Figure 3...
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Unable to save CSV data on a DS1000Z series scope

Comma Separated Values can be saved on a USB memory stick by going to the Storage menu and selecting CSV. If you are unable to save the file and see a "Function  Limited!" error displayed check that the scope has been triggered. For example, if the scope trigger mode is set to Normal and the Run/Stop keypad button is green the scope has not triggered and you will see Wait flashing on the upper ...
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Service Action on DS1000Z and MSO1000Z

We have become aware of a manufacturing issue that may impact the usability of your instrument.  If you are experiencing problems with your horizontal and vertical adjustment controls you likely need to download and install the latest firmware to address the issue. First Check your SN Range.  If your instrument falls between the following serial number ranges your unit is likely affected and y...
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Maximize the measurement accuracy of the DS1000Z

To maximize the DS1000Z series measurement accuracy you need to increase the instrument’s memory depth to be over 1 Mpts and then put the instrument into High Res mode. To do this press “Acquire” then change the “Mode” to High Res and then change the Memory depth to be above 1 Mpts....