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How to create a reference on the MSO5000, DS7000 and MSO8000

Posted on: December 16th, 2020 by Doug Lovell
16/12/2020
A reference signal can be created and stored on the scope to compare against later on.  It can either be save and recalled later or shown on the display. To save a reference press "Ref" and then press "SaveToRef" this will save a reference of your signal and display it behind the signal.  If you would like to save multiple references you r will need to change the current reference from Ref1 to R...

Search and Navigation capability on the MSO5000, DS7000 and MSO8000

Posted on: December 16th, 2020 by Doug Lovell
16/12/2020
Search and Navigation is a great feature to easily move around on long complex signals with multiple trigger events.  The Search and Navigation feature can be used when either an edge, pulse, runt, slop, RS232, I2C or SPI signal is being trigger on and can allow you to select a desired trigger point.For this example I h...

Saving csv data on the DS/MSO1000Z series scopes

Posted on: December 16th, 2020 by Doug Lovell
16/12/2020
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 ...

Update Firmware on the MSO5000 & DS7000 Series Digital Oscilloscope

Posted on: December 16th, 2020 by Doug Lovell
16/12/2020
To update the firmware push the keypad Utility key followed by System at the bottom right corner of the display:...

How to use the MSO5000, DS7000 and MSO8000 Logic Analyzer different capabilities

Posted on: December 16th, 2020 by Doug Lovell
16/12/2020
The logic analyzer allows you to view up to 16 digital channels at once along with group them and label them to make your measurements easier to view. To activate the logic analyzer, press the “LA” button or the “L” section at the bottom of the display.  Note that the LA channels will allow you some vertical scaling control within the LA menu,...

Inverted color printing with the Rigol DS2000/A, DS4000, and DS6000 Oscilloscopes

Posted on: December 16th, 2020 by Doug Lovell
16/12/2020
The DS series of oscilloscopes can save display images directly to an external USB memory device using the Quick Print feature.This can be extremely helpful in documenting the input waveforms as well as the instrument settings and any measurements that may be active on the display. ...

DS1000Z Counter Technical Details

Posted on: December 16th, 2020 by Doug Lovell
16/12/2020
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 scal...

Direct waveform transfer from a DS1000Z scope to a DG4000 generator

Posted on: December 16th, 2020 by Doug Lovell
16/12/2020
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MSO8000, DS7000 and the MSO5000 Arbitrary Waveform Generator

Posted on: December 16th, 2020 by Doug Lovell
16/12/2020
The signal generator allows you to both create standard waveforms but also allows you to easily create some custom waveforms as well as replicate a captured signal on the oscilloscope. To activate the logic analyzer, press either “GI” or “GII” on either the front panel of the instrument or at the bottom of the screen. To begin with ...

DS1000Z noise performance

Posted on: December 16th, 2020 by Doug Lovell
16/12/2020
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: D...

Unable to save CSV data on a DS1000Z series scope

Posted on: December 16th, 2020 by Doug Lovell
16/12/2020
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 ...

MSO5000, DS7000 and MSO8000 Alternative Factory Reset and Firmware Upgrade

Posted on: December 16th, 2020 by Doug Lovell
16/12/2020
To reset or upgrading the firmware on the MSO5000, DS7000 and MSO8000 series of oscilloscope without using the instrument’s Utility menu:1) Power cycle the instrument2) During the boot sequence, quickly and repeatedly press the Single button in the upper right hand corner of the i...

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