Siglent SSA3021X upgrade (no SSA+) - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / testgear

author: R-1125F
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: March 06, 2025, 08:33:43 pm
content: After reading a very long thread about the Siglent SSA3021X hack, I got thorougly lost because the subject kept changing between the SSA3021X, the SSA3021X plus, and the SVA models. The last post to that thread also mentioned the confusion.All I need is some clear instructions on how to mod the SSA3021X (no plus please!). I just got an SSA3021X (not plus) with SW1 2.1.1.1. Can the SSA3021X (not plus) with this version of the firmware be upgraded to an SSA3032X (not plus)? If so, how?

author: Bicurico
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 06, 2025, 09:53:42 pm
content: All you need to do is to find the link to the python script that generates the keys for you.

author: R-1125F
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: March 06, 2025, 09:55:42 pm
content: The only one I have found so far does not work on the SSA3021X (not plus). Can you point me to the correct version that will work with the SSA3021X?

author: Bicurico
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 07, 2025, 07:36:07 am
content: Send me a PM with your Host ID.The one you found certainly does work, you just must have forgotten to edit the correct model.

author: coromonadalix
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 07, 2025, 10:01:07 am
content: you did not use the script correctly or made an error, it is possible to convert it to ssa3032x with no problemsbut the ssa to sva conversions seems to be done with the SSA 3021X Plus series, not the non plus ...

author: tautech
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 07, 2025, 10:04:03 am
content: Quote from: coromonadalix on March 07, 2025, 10:01:07 amYes, Plus versions are different and later HW.....

author: R-1125F
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: March 08, 2025, 03:36:04 am
content: A big thank you to Bicurico for sending what I needed. Today, I also found a link to the correct python script. The first version I came across only worked on plus models. I found the one that works for non-plus and plus models today buried in message #1296/1311, but it was a discussion about the plus model. Here is the link and instructions to the code that works with the SSA3021X (not plus) model.Open python scripthttp://tpcg.io/_SV2SREInside script change HOSTID to your device Host IDUncommentt (remove "#") in front of 'SSA3000X_Plus' (or other models)Run the script with "Execute" button on top left

author: backyard_cnc
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: September 11, 2025, 04:41:33 am
content: Does this python script expand the range to 3.2ghz and enable all the software options as well?Thinking of ordering a 3021x but not sure if the 3021x + is a better way to go. There is a $500 price difference here in Canada between the two models.

author: tautech
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 11, 2025, 06:56:36 am
content: Quote from: backyard_cnc on September 11, 2025, 04:41:33 amPlus models give you touch and mouse control and an excellent webserver.One of the webserver's overlooked benefits is being able to remotely control the SA as when operating it directly can impose near field effects on the DUT.The price differential has opened since release but is less here in NZ than in NA which maybe due to the new tariffs.If you can spring for the Plus do so and you can thank me later when you discover why.

author: KungFuJosh
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 11, 2025, 03:41:43 pm
content: The Plus model among other improvements, also has better reference level range, and higher resolution on the internal frequency counter.