Help choosing an oscilloscope - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / beginners

author: amr
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: February 25, 2014, 10:06:10 pm
content: HelloI'm looking for an oscilloscope over 300€. Atten GA1102CAL seems interesting, with a nice 7'' display with more resolution (800 x 480) than ADS1102CAL. What are other interesting options?Thank you.

author: os40la
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: February 25, 2014, 10:26:18 pm
content: If I were you I would look at the Rigol DS1074Z for about the same price. if you can live with 70mhz that would be a much better choice. If you can afford the Rigol DS1104Z 100mhz model then get that one?These scopes have 4 channels.

author: echen1024
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 26, 2014, 03:58:58 am
content: Quote from: os40la on February 25, 2014, 10:26:18 pm100MHz can be added with the keygen.

author: Noise Floor
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: February 26, 2014, 04:46:50 am
content: What are you planning to do with the scope? What is the intended application?

author: amr
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: February 26, 2014, 10:31:08 am
content: Thanks for your tips. DS1074Z is fine, but maybe a little pricey for me (Batronix: 450€+VAT, no stock). Is there a two-channel version?Quote from: Noise Floor on February 26, 2014, 04:46:50 amFor repairing/tuning audio gear

author: dr_p
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: February 26, 2014, 12:59:03 pm
content: Quote from: amr on February 26, 2014, 10:31:08 amBut it's way more scope for the money.BTW, put a country in your profile so buying suggestions make sense.

author: amr
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: February 26, 2014, 01:47:10 pm
content: Quote from: dr_p on February 26, 2014, 12:59:03 pmDoneQuote from: dr_p on February 26, 2014, 12:59:03 pmYes, I totally agree. Seems that this model is out of stock everywhere (!!)Has anyone bought something on this site?http://www.rtelecom.net/They give me a deadline of one month, 450€+VAT and no shipping cost to Spain.

author: cybermaus
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: February 26, 2014, 02:20:30 pm
content: What does a "deadline of one month" mean?

author: amr
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: February 26, 2014, 02:28:14 pm
content: Sorry for my basic English. One month is the estimated delivery time, because is currently out of stock

author: cybermaus
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: February 26, 2014, 02:33:57 pm
content: If they are out of stock also, maybe better go with Batronix or Conrad or some other EU shop. For reasons of custom tax and shipping. Bulgaria is not yet in EU's free trade zone, is it?

author: amr
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: February 26, 2014, 02:43:41 pm
content: Batronix and Conrad are out of stock alsoBulgaria is in EU, no problem with custom taxes.

author: amr
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: February 27, 2014, 12:17:24 pm
content: Quote from: echen1024 on February 26, 2014, 03:58:58 amCould you give me more info about the keygen?

author: echen1024
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 27, 2014, 02:29:35 pm
content: Quote from: amr on February 27, 2014, 12:17:24 pmType in your serial number, type in the wanted option, and type the resulting code in your oscilloscope.

author: amr
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: February 27, 2014, 04:35:07 pm
content: Sounds good...Where can I download it?

author: echen1024
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 27, 2014, 04:37:30 pm
content: Quote from: amr on February 27, 2014, 04:35:07 pmIt's in the "Sniffing the Rigol's internal I2C bus" thread. ASk someone for the source as the mirror is not always working.

author: amr
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: February 27, 2014, 04:39:21 pm
content: OK. Thank you very much!

author: amr
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: February 27, 2014, 04:55:09 pm
content: I found it. It's in post #1345DS1000z device options:DSAB - Advanced TriggersDSAC - DecodersDSAE - 24M MemoryDSAJ - RecorderDSBA - 500uV VerticalDSEA - 100MHzDSFR - all options¿All this option avaliable only with a key? 24M Memory?

author: echen1024
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 27, 2014, 05:14:08 pm
content: Quote from: amr on February 27, 2014, 04:55:09 pmYep. Software is amazing, int it?

author: cybermaus
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: February 27, 2014, 05:24:31 pm
content: Don't use the DSBA - 500uV VerticalIts reported to not only not work, but also cause some software problems. Probably logical if you consider its not an officially offered update, so why would they bother fixing it.

author: amr
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: February 28, 2014, 10:26:38 am
content: I've finally decided to go for the DS1074ZThank you for your help and advice