using my rigol scope with my pc - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / beginners

author: m3vuv
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 28, 2022, 10:01:30 pm
content: Hi all,i have just got a rigol DS1052d mso scope,the one with the dsa,firstly it didnt arrive with the dsa cables / pod,so firstly any idea where to get them and what to look for,secondly how do i use it on my pc with ultrascope?,ive tried using a usb printer cable but the pc cant find it,i guess its rs 232 only,if so is it a normal serial cable required or a null type?,its so i know what to order.TIA

author: m3vuv
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 29, 2022, 10:39:57 am
content: anyone?

author: Zero999
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 29, 2022, 11:25:40 am
content: You might get more replies if you gave more information i.e hardware & OS.Did you RTFM?

author: m3vuv
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 29, 2022, 01:05:31 pm
content: its a DS1052d and my pc runs win7 10 or xp,yes i dd read the manual but didnt find the answer.i guess i need an rs232 serial cable but not sure.

author: metrologist
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 29, 2022, 01:59:52 pm
content: Try the procedure on page 3-4 of this guide. You just need a standard USB interface cable and you must install UltraScope AND the USB driver for your scope.https://res.cloudinary.com/iwh/image/upload/q_auto,g_center/assets/1/26/Rigol_DS1000E-D_Service_Manual.pdf

author: m3vuv
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 29, 2022, 05:59:08 pm
content: it says use a to b type cable,is that the same as used to connect an arduino uno or a printer to a pc?,dd try and google it but just says google cant be reached.

author: m3vuv
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 29, 2022, 06:28:32 pm
content: i get this when i mail rigol,any ideas?,i was trying to get the ds1102d firmware.

author: metrologist
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 29, 2022, 06:58:49 pm
content: Arduino uses old serial and a variety of USB connectors. If you have a USB cable from a printer that fits into the USB ports, it's the correct one. A is typically the PC side, B is typically the device.Your email to Rigol, info@... you missed the "i"

author: m3vuv
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 29, 2022, 08:01:25 pm
content: ahh well spotted,its my lappy keyboard is iffy,keeps missing characters unless i type slow and hard.

author: m3vuv
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 29, 2022, 08:15:21 pm
content: just mailed rigol againe,it sent ok,doubt they will send the ds1102d firmware tho!,when these scopes were new,was the 16ch data pod and cable included with the scope or extra?,the guy i brought mine from said thats how it came,i dont know if he brought it new tho!.

author: metrologist
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 29, 2022, 08:30:15 pm
content: It seems a new 1054Z MSO actually doesn't come with the probe kit so maybe this one didn't either, but they are $200!

author: ebastler
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 29, 2022, 08:46:38 pm
content: Quote from: m3vuv on April 29, 2022, 08:01:25 pmRight, I noticed that too. After typing a punctuation mark, be sure to hit the space bar slow and hard.And your shift key doesn't seem to work either.

author: m3vuv
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 29, 2022, 09:04:05 pm
content: Well i just reinstalled ultrascope and the nivisa runtime,when i select usb in the connection options it says no device,is there a driver i need to install for it to work?,if so where can i get it and whats it called,this is using my usb printer cable,i am running win7 ultimate 64 bit.TIA.

author: m3vuv
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 29, 2022, 09:07:58 pm
content: Quote from an earlyer post on here :It seems a new 1054Z MSO actually doesn't come with the probe kit so maybe this one didn't either, but they are $200!: seems like buying a car then having to buy the steering wheel extra,so suddenly a cheap scope isnt a cheap scope! has anyone homebrewed the la cable,or have the schematic too it?

author: m3vuv
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 29, 2022, 10:32:24 pm
content: Well i finaly got this talking with my pc and ultrascope,seems crazy you have to hunt on the internet to find drivers,why doesent rigol mention them?,to me thats terrible!,i still have no email reply from them.

author: YurkshireLad
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 29, 2022, 10:41:30 pm
content: It's an obsolete scope.

author: rstofer
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 29, 2022, 11:40:21 pm
content: Quote from: m3vuv on April 29, 2022, 09:07:58 pmA lot of new cars don't come with spare tires and some don't even have a jack. Call a tow truck!