SLA1016 will not work with my SDS824X HD - Page 1
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author: graybeard
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 24, 2025, 07:40:54 pm
content: I just bought a new SLA1016 digital probe to work with my SDS824X HD. It gives the error message "Digital Version is old, please upgrade to the latest version."It woks ok with my SDS1202X-E, but not with the new scope.I am not a happy camper!

author: KungFuJosh
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 24, 2025, 07:47:05 pm
content: What's the firmware version on your scope?There's a firmware update for your scopeand for the probe:https://siglentna.com/service-and-support/firmware-software/digital-oscilloscopes/#sds800x-hd-seriesYou should probably make sure everything is updated before you get sad. 😉

author: hfleming
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 24, 2025, 07:48:52 pm
content: There is also new firmware for the SLA1016 to make it compaitible with the SDS824X. Cheack that too.

author: 2N3055
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 24, 2025, 07:50:19 pm
content: You need to do exactly that. Upgrade FW in adapter.https://www.siglenteu.com/download/16655/?tmstv=1745523946There are instructions in zip file.SLA1016 can be used with older SDS1000X-E and that is what FW in box have.P.S and as others mentioned there is new FW released for sds800xhd just few days ago.

author: graybeard
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 25, 2025, 02:03:57 am
content: Quote from: 2N3055 on April 24, 2025, 07:50:19 pmThank you for the link.I did not see a frimware update for the SLA1016 on theSiglent North America web sitewhen I looked.Not even when I searched. I did not know is was under another model (SDS1000X HD) only.It would be nice if it was broken out on it's own, or listed under all applicable models.

author: KungFuJosh
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 25, 2025, 02:16:52 am
content: It is listed with the SDS800X HD. I shared the link and screenshot above. 🤷

author: graybeard
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 25, 2025, 03:39:27 am
content: Quote from: KungFuJosh on April 25, 2025, 02:16:52 amYou are correct. It appears to be another case of pilot error.

author: 2N3055
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 25, 2025, 06:36:42 am
content: Quote from: graybeard on April 25, 2025, 02:03:57 amYou are very welcome.And don't feel bad, it is not you, it is a bit confusing. Their web sites are generally logically laid out, but could be better in this regard.

author: graybeard
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 25, 2025, 08:14:01 am
content: Here is a short video of the SLA106 firmware upgrade on my SDS824X HD Oscilloscope.I apologize for the breathing sounds. I am using a new camera (Nikon Z50II) and I forget to turn off the auto level on the input volume, so when I stop talking it crank is cranks the gain.

author: tautech
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 25, 2025, 08:31:51 am
content: Quote from: graybeard on April 25, 2025, 08:14:01 amFTFY.SLA1016 detection is not immediate and you must wait for the OSD message that it is available.There was no requirement to reboot the DSO, just rebooting SLA1016 as the OSD message says is enough then wait for the message it is available.A bit like after a FW upgrade on the scope, the reboot takes a bit longer to finish the upgrade before you are good to go.

author: tautech
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 25, 2025, 09:03:47 am
content: Quote from: graybeard on April 24, 2025, 07:40:54 pmI've struck this a few times and when SDS800X HD models were released the SLA1016 LA module new FW was made available for them to work with the X-E and X HD models.It's good the SDS800X HD digital channel tab colors now match the breakout lead colors.....something I pushed for a few years back.Shame it wasn't added to SDS1004X-E models....

author: graybeard
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 25, 2025, 03:52:33 pm
content: Quote from: tautech on April 25, 2025, 09:03:47 amThe leads are very soft and feel like Silicone insulation. The connector on the ends of the leads seem to be well made with gold plated female connectors.I'm not crazy about the clips that came with the probe. However the probe is compatible with other clips I have.