Error updating Rigol DS1054Z - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / repair

author: alexalr
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: September 05, 2020, 07:23:40 pm
content: Please help with the restoration of Rigol DS1054Z. In the oscillograph there was firmware 00.04.04.04.03, mixed up the update file, instead of DS1000Z downloaded DS1000Z-E versions of 00.06.02.00 01 from herehttps://www.rigolna.com/firmware/.The set received an update, rebooted and as a result works, but there are no two channels, channels 1 and 2 work. Channels 3 and 4 are not enabled. As I realized - poured firmware for DS1202Z-E. Tried to upgrade with the 00.04.04.04.03 version, but the set does not see the update... Help restore the DS1054Z, please.

author: TK
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 05, 2020, 07:46:13 pm
content: Rigol broke your scope, ask them to repair it

author: Evgeni62
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: October 07, 2020, 09:08:38 am
content: Have you got a 200MHz oscilloscope? DS1202Z-E - two-channel at 200MHz.

author: sebastos08
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: January 07, 2021, 04:35:20 pm
content: exactly the same issue here with my DS1074Z, Rigol upgrade files names is a really confusing and bullshit.There is apparently no security to flash firmware if confused about the model.My model name is now declared to a DS1204Z,which definitely causes the error when i reflash to revert to the original firmware ..?maybe, does anyone know how to change the model name of the instrument via a scpi command to allow to reflash to an old fw version?did you manage to get out of this problem? and if so, how did you do?thanks in advance

author: ttx450
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 08, 2021, 12:51:27 am
content: most firmware upgrade cannot be reversed..I have a router I accidentally installed a australian firmware and now cannot be reversed. good for aus and canada.. it's close, might be able to get the wi-fi to work. been sitting on bench for a few yrs.. I would call manf and see if somehow u can reverse it.. most likely not . spent many hours with manf no solution. good luck.

author: MarkF
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 08, 2021, 01:49:19 am
content: Someone else on the forum also recently installed the wrong firmware. I can't find his post. However, he basically fixed it by modifying the latest gel file with a different version and installed it.As far as I know, you can not revert to an earlier version with the newer bootloader.

author: KK1L
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: January 08, 2021, 02:15:22 am
content: Hi Sebastos,I found the message I think will help you. I happened to be in that thread at the time.https://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/new-rigol-ds1054z-oscilloscope/msg3220962/#msg3220962If you loaded the DS1000Z with the Z-E version and cannot get back to the correct firmware, then you should rename the correct DS1000Z firmware file to be DS1000Z-E.GEL and try again.Good luck73 es God Bless de KK1L, Ron <><

author: sebastos08
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: January 08, 2021, 07:19:18 am
content: thanks for your reply but unfortunately both fw have the same name ...my actual wrong firmware installed and downloaded from here:https://int.rigol.com/En/Index/listView/catid/28/tp/6/cat/7/xl/40is "DS1000ZUpdate.GEL" in fact this is the v00.06.01.00.00 for DS1202Z-Ethe last and good one in date for my DS1074Z is the v00.04.04.04.03 fromhttps://beyondmeasure.rigoltech.com/acton/ct/1579/p-00ac/Bct/-/-/ct16_0/1/d?sid=TV2%3AQ2jKaGpUjhave the same name: "DS1000ZUpdate.GEL". it's same name but an message error appear when i try to reflash it.for information in my system menu, the model name is actually declared like a DS1204Z with v6.01 software..any other tips from users to try to recover my 4 channels..?thanksedit and solved procedure:after continue the upgrade to V6.02 (can't be do over v6.01) and downloaded fromhttps://beyondmeasure.rigoltech.com/acton/ct/1579/p-00ac/Bct/-/-/ct67_0/1/d?sid=TV2%3AQ2jKaGpUj1- i 've renamed the 10h bit with a hex editor to change the version number to 00.06.02.00.01 in my orginal GEL File (v00_04_04_04_03)2- after i've renamed the original DS1000ZUpdate.GEL (V00_04_04_04_03) file (file that i join under) to DS1000Z-EUpdate.GEL and i recover all my 4 channels with a good fw version3- make a self cal after 30min of warmupthanks to ALexalr and KK1L for this big help linkQuote from: tv84 on September 06, 2020, 03:22:55 pmhere under the final fw .GEL modified (to decompress before upgrade)

author: KK1L
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: January 09, 2021, 06:43:57 pm
content: I wonder if only changing the name of the stock 00.04.04.04.03 firmware to DS1000Z-EUpdate.GEL would have kept the version at the right level. I am glad you are back in the game again!!73 es God Bless de KK1L, Ron <><