Rigol DS4000 firmware version - Page 1
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author: Matthias Toussaint
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: August 17, 2013, 06:55:41 pm
content: Does anybody know what the latest firmware version for the DS4000 series is (and maybe a changelog)? I can't find this information in the web and Rigol seems to ignore my firmware request

author: Wim13
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 17, 2013, 07:24:28 pm
content: From the Rigol website:http://beyondmeasure.rigoltech.com/acton/form/1579/0012:d-0001/1/index.htmDS2000 FW-Version: 00.01.01DS4000 FW-Version: 00.02.00DS6000 FW-Version: 00.01.04DSA815 FW-Version: 00.01.07DSA1000 FW-Version: 00.01.16DG4000 FW-Version: 00.01.06DG5000 FW-Version: 01.01.08

author: Cdngreybeard
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: August 17, 2013, 08:57:07 pm
content: I filled in the firmware request form on the rigolna.com website and got the version 02.x upgrade for my DS4000 by email the next day.

author: dr.diesel
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 17, 2013, 09:03:07 pm
content: Quote from: Matthias Toussaint on August 17, 2013, 06:55:41 pmYour not the only one.Quote from: Cdngreybeard on August 17, 2013, 08:57:07 pmYou are the only one.

author: Matthias Toussaint
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: August 17, 2013, 10:32:47 pm
content: And what would be the changelog (what got fixed)?

author: Cdngreybeard
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: August 17, 2013, 11:19:17 pm
content: I was told in the email from RIGOL that a change log would be in the zip file, but there was no such file. I haven't had time to run a comprehesive test of the scope yet, but if you have any specific concerns, I may be able test them for you.

author: Gunb
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: August 18, 2013, 08:52:24 am
content: Hi!Quote from: Cdngreybeard on August 17, 2013, 11:19:17 pmI've requested the latest firmware for the DS4000 and got it the next day (German support). I also asked myself what they might have changed, could not find a changelog, too.But: when I've got the previous update, I noticed that in cursor TRACK mode the values did not appear automatically - you had to activate one of the other cursor modes before - at least this annoying bug has been fixed!Then I think there are two new measurements implemented: "Area" and "PeriodArea" appear in menu "MENU" on the left of the screen.And just found: now cursors can be used in XY-mode for measuring!Not too bad, if you ask me.Kind regardsgunb

author: H.O
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 18, 2013, 10:58:21 am
content: Hi,Asked the european support for the update and a changelog, got the update after a day or two (about week ago) but no changelog - bummer. Haven't yet installed it though. I can understand why they don't just put up the firmware files for download but why they keep the changelog "secret" is beyond me.If anyone's managed to get a changleog, prefferably including all updates it would be nice to see it, thanks!/Henrik.

author: Gunb
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: August 18, 2013, 02:22:38 pm
content: Quote from: H.O on August 18, 2013, 10:58:21 amCan't understand why an update should not be installed since there's no changelog. Of course, it would be better to get it, but even without a changelog the improvements I've described above are good reason to update the device.Works fine.

author: H.O
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 18, 2013, 04:39:31 pm
content: I'm not saying I'm not going to install just because there's no changelog - I will. On the other, hand if the update doesn't contain any improvements that I find usefull why bother with it. I just don't understand why they don't publish the changelog, I'm sure there IS one.Thanks for the notes on the imrprovements you found, those are the first ones I've come across regarding what's been changed.

author: Gunb
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: August 18, 2013, 07:37:23 pm
content: Quote from: H.O on August 18, 2013, 04:39:31 pmOK.I agree with you, I was also searching for the changelog. They've done it well for the DSA815 but not for the DS4000 series. Maybe they've simply forgotten to add it to the archive?!?!But, as described, I was positive surprised when I noticed that they've fixed all the issues that I've found / missed the version before - RIGOL seems to listen to customers.

author: Cdngreybeard
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: August 18, 2013, 07:49:32 pm
content: I've been testing the firmware release 02.x for the DS4000 and in addition to the cursor information box bug fix, there is also a major improvement to the I2C hardware decode presentation.I rarely use the other hardware decode protocols, but the I2C hardware decode option is now working as it should. Before the fix, as you looked at data further and further out in time and as you zoomed in for a closer examination of the data, the decoded data would drift out of sync with the actual data making it difficult to impossible to align the decoded presentation with the actual data. This is now fixed. Before the fix, if the presentation was set to ASCII, ASCII data outside of the alphanumeric range was shown as an '*'. It now displays all data with its ASCII equivalent. There are other improvements to the hardware decoders, but it's easier to see the fixes for yourself. Anyone using the hardware decoding options should upgrade now!As a curious thought, I wonder if the hardware decoding improvements are related to the impending MSO4000 release

author: H.O
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 18, 2013, 08:33:30 pm
content: Thank you, that was exactly what I was hoping for!Did you notice any speed increase of the decoder?Now I'll upgrade ASAP.

author: Cdngreybeard
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: August 18, 2013, 08:44:38 pm
content: The I2C decoding is definitely faster. I'm not noticing the decoder updates slowing down as I move out in time from the start of signal acquisition. The event table seems to be grouping data better as well.

author: Gunb
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: August 19, 2013, 08:13:19 pm
content: Quote from: Cdngreybeard on August 18, 2013, 08:44:38 pmCool!Thx for the information.

author: farrell
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: August 19, 2013, 09:14:39 pm
content: I have a DS4014 and sometimes channel #1 powers on in 50 Ohm Mode. The channel menu doesn't let me check it back to 1M Ohm Mode, but power cycling or simply unplugging the probe and plugging it back in fixes the problem. I am using the stock Rigol passive probes. Anyone else experience this problem? Did a firmware upgrade fix it?-Farrell

author: H.O
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 20, 2013, 05:08:45 am
content: I think I've had that happen to me once. Unplugging the probe "unlocked" the setting allowing the 50ohm termination to be switched off. Never power cycled it. Can't remeber if this was with the 00.03-SP1 version which came with the scope or with the 01.00 version, I still haven't installed 02.00.

author: Gunb
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: August 20, 2013, 07:20:17 am
content: Quote from: farrell on August 19, 2013, 09:14:39 pmWhen I've bought the DS4012 for more than 1 year ago I've noticed that the probe on channel two was not detected as 1:10 automatically at power on. It was one of the first firmware releases. Reported that issue to Rigol support, got an update - problem solved. Which firmware do you have?Kind rgdsgunb

author: commongrounder
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 23, 2013, 06:19:41 pm
content: Here is the "changelog" I received with the 02.00 update for my DS4012. It has a bunch of Chinese in it, but you can see a fair amount about bug fixes and improvements. Interesting reading.Rigol North America has been great with support. They responded to my request in less than a day with the firmware, and were very helpful.

author: H.O
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 23, 2013, 08:31:41 pm
content: Thanks for posting that!Tonight I finally installed the 00.02.00.00.04 version and to my delight the RS232 decoder is a lot better. It feels faster, the decoded data stays aligned with the trace when moved horizontally and the "sweep" doesn't stop/pause when the decoded data is updated on screen (as outlined in the changelog). I like it.Not sure it's needed but I uninstalled the options using SCPI, updated the firmware and reinstalled the options, seems to work fine.

author: mwilson
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: August 23, 2013, 08:37:25 pm
content: Quote from: H.O on August 23, 2013, 08:31:41 pmFWIW, I upgraded from a 00.01 firmware to the 00.02 firmware and didn't uninstall my license key. No problems, the options still showed official version installed after the upgrade (I used "BAA9" as my options when generating the license key, on the theory that that should be the "minimal" option code to enable the currently-released add-on options, so it would be harder for future firmware versions to distinguish "good" licenses from "bad" licenses that just enable all option bits whether or not they control anything)

author: H.O
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 23, 2013, 09:37:27 pm
content: Yep, I used BAA9 when generating the key for mine as well.I wonder if the bandwidth option which indeed seems to be lurking in theresomewherewill be found....time will tell.

author: AndersAnd
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 27, 2013, 11:08:56 am
content: Quote from: H.O on August 23, 2013, 08:31:41 pmHi, can anyone please upload DS4k FW 00.02.00.00.04?Thanks in advance.

author: commongrounder
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 27, 2013, 04:39:04 pm
content: Unfortunately, the firmware file is too large at 3.2 megabytes to post here.AndersAnd:I sent you a PM.

author: AndersAnd
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 27, 2013, 04:43:05 pm
content: Quote from: commongrounder on November 27, 2013, 04:39:04 pmThanks,cybernet useshttp://www.filedropper.comto upload firmwares, that seems to work well.

author: commongrounder
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 27, 2013, 04:54:07 pm
content: I don't have access to outside third party hosting sites from this location (blocked). If someone wants to PM me an email address, I can send them the file to forward on to interested people.