Rigol - Data Acquisition  / Switch System ??? - Page 1
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author: olsenn
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 28, 2013, 03:29:12 pm
content: What the hell are they doing now? Check out the Chinese version ofwww.rigol.comand look at the "M300"

author: Carrington
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 28, 2013, 03:47:53 pm
content: M300 is a modular data acquisition and switch, with up to 10 plug-in modules:- 6 ½ digits DMM module.- Multiplexer Module.- Matrix module.- RF multiplexer module.- Multifunction module.Key specs and features are:5-slot LXI mainframe with up to 320 switch channels6 ½ digits DMM module can be enabled/disabled in any slotsUp to 100K buffer readings with time-stamp for the channel scanningDifferent kinds of plug-in modules with built-in signal conditioning for the measurementsMath statisticsSupports Multi-frames cascadedFriendly User interface with Online helpStandard SCPI commandsPowerful PC software and Web Control functionMultiple languages support4.3' LCD color displayComplete connectivity: USB Device, USB Host, GPIB , LAN(LXI-C), RS232The truth is that it must be a fancy.

author: olsenn
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 28, 2013, 04:33:28 pm
content: So other than the DMM, what does the shit do? What is a "matrix module" and what are the functions of a "multifunction module"?

author: Bored@Work
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 28, 2013, 04:55:11 pm
content: Quote from: olsenn on July 28, 2013, 04:33:28 pmIt is for adults only who need to acquire lots of data.QuoteQuoteIf you are not familiar with the terms, well, as I said, this is adult stuff.

author: Carrington
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 28, 2013, 05:36:12 pm
content: Quote from: olsenn on July 28, 2013, 04:33:28 pmSee this:http://www.ni.com/switches/http://sine.ni.com/np/app/main/p/bot/no/ap/mi/lang/en/pg/1/sn/n17:mi,n21:12/sb/+nigenso7+default/fmid/3020/http://sine.ni.com/np/app/main/p/bot/no/ap/mi/lang/en/pg/1/sn/n17:mi,n21:12/sb/+nigenso7+default/fmid/3021/Wow Rigol is on track

author: ConKbot
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 28, 2013, 06:38:53 pm
content: same thing ashttp://www.home.agilent.com/en/pd-1756491-pn-34972A/lxi-data-acquisition-data-logger-switch-unit?nid=-33257.922596&cc=US&lc=eng

author: olsenn
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 28, 2013, 10:07:10 pm
content: QuoteAdult stuff my ass; I've got more cock than a Smith & Weston! Doesn't give a person automatic knowledge of what functions are meant by "multifunction". So far it just looks to me like a logic analyzer that gives the current state of all bits on a bus.

author: sub
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: July 28, 2013, 11:00:15 pm
content: Quote from: olsenn on July 28, 2013, 10:07:10 pmIt's for automated testing. The idea is that you can connect fifty test points up to your device and then scan through and measure them all. I've used one for thermal testing, you can run some wires out of the chamber for each test point and for your thermocouple, connect them all up to the machine. Whenever you want to make a measurement you set the relays appropriately and make the measurement over the LAN. You can make all of the measurements in a few milliseconds. It's much better than doing it manually unless you're blessed with an LXI-enabled multimeter for every test point in your device.

author: Bored@Work
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 29, 2013, 05:11:57 am
content: Quote from: olsenn on July 28, 2013, 10:07:10 pmSerious dude, if you can't figure it out by looking at the pretty pictures you still need to grow up. It is childish to run around and ask "what does the shit do?" when all you need to do was to look at the pretty pictures for five seconds.

author: c4757p
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 29, 2013, 05:42:18 am
content: To be fair, I think "logic analyzer that gives the current state of all bits on a bus" was not too unreasonable an analysis to make of the pretty pictures if you have no clue what the thing does.

author: AndersAnd
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 23, 2013, 10:35:35 pm
content: Also at Rigol's international site, although there's no link to the M300 page in the menu system.http://www.rigol.com/prodserv/M300/For detailed performance parameters and technical specifications, refer toM300 Series DatasheetI noticed it in the German Rigol distributor Batronix' Rigol product catalog, where they mention it as being released in September 2013:http://www.batronix.com/pdf/Rigol/Rigol-Product-Catalog-Batronix.pdf

author: Smokey
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 07, 2015, 04:51:29 am
content: This thread has been around a while...Anyone used one of these?

author: Smokey
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 08, 2015, 01:32:44 am
content: Anyone have an opinion on if the Rigol could be a viable alternative to an Agilent (Keysight) or Keithley in this area?

author: Jurkstas
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: June 18, 2018, 04:18:18 pm
content: Hi, any new experiences with M300? It has some features I am interested in. It could replace multiple NI and Keysight instruments in my application. It would have to run 24/7 in production for a few years.