Any opinions on the Hantek DS01152S Handheld scope? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / testgear

author: RRobot
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: July 27, 2015, 12:46:40 am
content: Hi,I'm looking for a portable scope with isolated inputs for occasional use. It sounds like the Hantek DSO1152S might fit the bill and budget.Anyone with hands on experience with this scope care to share their opinion?Thanks

author: tautech
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 27, 2015, 01:32:04 am
content: A similar spec'ed unit is the Siglent SHS1102, however BW is 100 MHz not 150 MHz.The Siglent does have a greater memory depth @ 2 Mpts.http://www.siglentamerica.com/pdxx.aspx?id=93&tid=2&T=2Manuals and datasheet:http://www.siglentamerica.com/prodcut-wd.aspx?id=93&tid=2&T=2

author: commongrounder
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 27, 2015, 02:52:38 pm
content: I own a DSO1122S as a backup to my Fluke scopemeter. I find the build quality to be adequate, but not "heavy duty". The case has bumpers, vents, and a little fan, which powers up when the unit gets warmed up. The input isolation works as specified (I use it to test bridged amplifiers). The firmware has been maturing, but the labeling could still use improvement. It can crash here and there, but less with each firmware upgrade. Triggering is pretty solid, and there are a multitude of trigger types. The screen quality is pretty good (640x480, much better than the Fluke). I like the black background better than the white on the Fluke. Easier on the eyes. The computer connecting software is (sadly) virtually unusable. I hope they fix that at some point. I mainly save screen shots to a USB flash drive, which works well, as well as waveform capture. When using the longer memory lengths, the waveform update rate slows way down. The maximum 1 meg length is really just about only single-shot useable. Battery life is excellent. I don't use the meter function, since I carry my Fluke meters with me always, so I can't comment on that part of it. The supplied probes are insulated and of reasonable (i.e. $25.00) quality. Would I use this on mains power? Not likely. I think the CAT ratings on this are probably suspect, so I would use the Fluke every time in those situations.All in all, for the price, it works for my applications. I don't think there is a less expensive new isolated input scope out there.

author: saelig
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: July 27, 2015, 04:00:24 pm
content: At Saelig (www.saelig.com) we sell the Siglent SHS1102 and have had a few niggly issues but on the whole its a good product. We can open the box and do 100% test if needed ...

author: Mark
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 27, 2015, 06:28:40 pm
content: Does anyone know if the DS01152S or DSO1122S firmware is suitable for the Hantek DSO1202B?I have a DSO1202B but the firmware hasn't been updated in a while.

author: commongrounder
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 27, 2015, 07:39:01 pm
content: From what I understand, no. There are enough hardware differences to prevent compatibility. For what it's worth, the DSO1000s series has not had a firmware upgrade for a little over a year, either. I hope this means the Hantek engineers are working very diligently to produce a perfect update.

author: usagi
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 28, 2015, 01:51:25 am
content: Quote from: saelig on July 27, 2015, 04:00:24 pmi'm pretty sure the OP was looking at the hantek because it's ~1/2 the price of the siglent.

author: RRobot
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: July 29, 2015, 04:01:42 am
content: Thanks to everyone who responded, esp commongrounder. I looked at the Siglent, but for the limited use I have for a portable scope, the isolated version was out of my budget. Also considered an old Tek THS710A, but it seems like its 400 shipped, without probes or a working battery.Still haven't made my mind up 100% on the Hantek, but will probably take a chance on it.