Carry case/bag for Rigol DS2000 scope? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / testgear

author: danb35
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: July 27, 2015, 05:12:31 pm
content: I bought a DS2072 a few years back from tequipment.net. At the time, I remember their having a bag available that would fit it well, and I recall (perhaps incorrectly) the price being around $30. At the time, I didn't see a need for the bag, so I didn't buy it.Now, of course, I see a need, or at least a want, for a bag. So back to tequipment.net I go, and I see that Rigol makes a bag for this scope--for $150. May be a nice bag, may even be a good value, but way more than I'm wanting to spend--that's perilously close to a Pelican case. I emailed them to ask about other options, and they responded with a quote for another bag from IWH, and it sounds like the quote is discounted a bit, but $115 is still more than I'm wanting to pay.All I'm looking for is a soft-side bag, and it'd be nice if it had pockets for the probes, power cord, etc. Any suggestions on a reasonably-priced alternative?

author: pascal_sweden
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 27, 2015, 06:02:12 pm
content: You could try this approach from one of the forum users here

author: danb35
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: July 28, 2015, 12:28:39 pm
content: I wasn't really thinking about going DIY for the case, but I guess that's an option... When I mentioned the Pelican case, their model 1460 seems to be a suitable size, and it's about $120 on Amazon, so that really makes the soft-side bags look a bit overpriced IMO.

author: dkozel
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: August 01, 2015, 01:09:20 pm
content: I use a Pelican style case for mine. I think it's a replica of the 1460. The downside is that it is *HEAVY*, it easily doubles the weight of the scope and doesn't fit that many extra accessories. It's a tradeoff, like most things. I very much wish I had one of the soft cases for local storage and transport. The hard case came in handy when it was shipped UK to Germany for service.

author: BillW50
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: August 01, 2015, 05:55:34 pm
content: Well if you promise you won't buy all of them out and save me two of them, will this work for $19.97?http://www.saelig.com/PSBEAO/PSBEA001.htm

author: alsetalokin4017
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 01, 2015, 06:52:22 pm
content: The official Rigol case for the 2000 does seem a bit pricey. But I did get their proper case for my 1054Z and it is a lot more than just a fancy gym bag with padding. I imagine that the 2000 case is similar.No, I'm not a Rigol salesman! I just like well-designed carrying cases for stuff.

author: pascal_sweden
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 01, 2015, 11:42:56 pm
content: What about the Rigol bag available from Saelig?http://www.saelig.com/product/PSBEA002.htmIs this the official Rigol bag? It seems to be much less costly here.

author: danb35
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: August 02, 2015, 01:55:09 am
content: @pascal_sweden, that's the case for the DS1000Z series. Same price as on tequipment.net.@BillW50, looks quite attractive, but says it fits the 1000 and 1000Z series, which would likely be a bit too small for a DS2000-series. They also sell a "large padded equipment bag" (http://www.saelig.com/PSBEAO/M00074001.htm) for $29.97 which might be an option. As a matter of fact, Saelig lists that bag as a (free) option with a DS2000A scope. Thanks for the pointer there; I may need to look around a bit.

author: alsetalokin4017
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 02, 2015, 05:37:31 am
content: Quote from: pascal_sweden on August 01, 2015, 11:42:56 pmThat's the official bag for the DS1000 series, as shown in my video. It will not fit the DS2000.

author: pascal_sweden
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 02, 2015, 11:11:05 am
content: Is the DS2000A series that much bigger than the DS1000Z series?Who has both units at home, and can make a picture from the DS1000Z on top of the DS2000A to see the relative difference in size?These Saelig bags look pretty neat!

author: jrmymllr
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: August 02, 2015, 02:08:27 pm
content: I have an MSO1104Z and I used a Monoprice 12138 hard case FWIW. It was about $70USD shipped with coupon and has just enough room. The pic isn't great but shows the general size relationship.

author: pascal_sweden
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 02, 2015, 02:10:28 pm
content: How did you make the nice openings in the foam for such a good fit?

author: alsetalokin4017
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 02, 2015, 03:37:23 pm
content: Quote from: pascal_sweden on August 02, 2015, 11:11:05 amIt's not that much bigger but the Rigol 1000 series case fits very precisely, the 2000 won't fit in there.Dave compares the sizes of the 1054 against a 2000 series scope in his video, IIRC.

author: jrmymllr
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: August 03, 2015, 01:01:20 am
content: Quote from: pascal_sweden on August 02, 2015, 02:10:28 pmIf you're asking me, the type of foam in these cases make this really easy. It's split into hundreds of little "french fry" shape pieces that are loosely connected. So you simply dig out the foam you want gone.

author: pascal_sweden
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 03, 2015, 05:58:44 pm
content: What about the carry case for the Siglent SDS1000 series?http://www.siglent.eu/siglent-sds-draagtas.htmlMaybe that has some margins, and would be a great fit for either the Rigol DS1000Z or the Rigol DS2000A?It's a very interesting price, and the bag looks pretty neat.

author: dkozel
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: August 03, 2015, 09:06:10 pm
content: @pascal_sweden: Same as jrmymllr said. I bought surplus pick and pluck foam and used an exacto knife to cut out the inserts. I can pressure fit the DS2102 into mine and I'd be willing (in theory) to turn it upside down. Not shake it!, but invert it. The two small side depressions are just 1/3 height cuts which make it very easy to pull out. I usually have the power cable and a pair of probes in the side slot, but I've lost the probes during a move! Anyone know a source for a good pair of 250+ MHz probes?

author: tequipment
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: August 11, 2015, 09:43:14 pm
content: http://www.tequipment.net/IWH/DSO-Case-Deluxe/Cases/?search=truesend me an email and I can sell this to eevblog people for 50 dollars.This is a new case we had made that fits large scopes.

author: danb35
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: August 14, 2015, 11:30:59 am
content: Tried to email you; it wouldn't work (just redirected me to your post). PM sent.

author: tequipment
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: September 01, 2015, 02:47:25 pm
content: quote will be sent today

author: motocoder
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 01, 2015, 10:49:33 pm
content: tequipment have set up a coupon code for the case mentioned in the thread. They said it was OK to post the code here. Use coupon code "CASE50" to get the case for $50, which is basically their cost.For those that haven't ordered from them before, they are in my experience a first-rate vendor. They stand behind the products, even long after the sale. For example, they helped me get an answer from Rigol when I was having some network-induced lock-up issues with my DS2072.Here's the link to the case again:http://www.tequipment.net/IWH/DSO-Case-Deluxe/Cases/?search=true

author: alank2
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 02, 2015, 12:24:59 am
content: tequipment - what are the internal dimensions of this case?

author: Macbeth
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 02, 2015, 01:13:36 am
content: I findthis cute little back packfits the DS1054Z like a glove. Just a tad too small for the DS2000 which is a shame.

author: danb35
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: September 02, 2015, 07:54:28 pm
content: I got the quote from tequipment and ordered the case; it should be here Friday. Good to know the offer's open to everyone here, at least for a while.

author: linux-works
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 03, 2015, 01:22:11 am
content: Quote from: tequipment on August 11, 2015, 09:43:14 pmwhat is the size diff between this one and the lower priced one:http://www.tequipment.net/IWHDSO_CASE.html(I have 2 of those and love them.)

author: motocoder
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 03, 2015, 03:46:15 am
content: Quote from: danb35 on September 02, 2015, 07:54:28 pmI ordered one as well. I'll take some measurements and post them when it gets here.

author: motocoder
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 11, 2015, 01:18:35 am
content: The bag arrived today. Here are the measurements that I promised. All units in inches - sorry metric fans, that's what my tape measure reads:Interior main compartment - 18"W x 5.5"D x 10.75"H. You could probably fit something deeper than 5.5" in there as there is some flex. The bag is definitely bigger than my scope, but I'll save some foam packing material next time I get a box with some and use that to pad the voids. The bag has an internal strap to hold down the scope, but there's a fair amount of space between that and the top of the scope. It has 3 external pockets, one big one and 2 smaller ones on the sides. There's also a flap that divides off a small area in the interior next to where the scope goes, and a mesh container underneath the top that is good place to throw probes.The bag does have a big TEquipment.net logo embroidered in the front flap, so if that sort of thing bothers you, look elsewhere or toss a sticker over the top of it.It appears to be really well made, and I think will make a good home for my Rigol.

author: dadler
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 11, 2015, 02:25:21 am
content: I received mine as well. It was actually a "free gift" when I bought my DSOX3000T, but was backordered over a month.It is extremely well made, and actually kind of heavy. I like it, but I am not sure I have a use for it. Haven't tested if the DSOX3000T actually fits inside it yet.

author: alank2
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 11, 2015, 04:54:16 pm
content: Thanks for the measurements motocoder, I ordered one today.

author: Melt-O-Tronic
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 11, 2015, 06:46:05 pm
content: I'll throw in another +1 for the TEquipment soft case. Mine is sitting right here in my office because I brought my scope in for a "Science Friday" demonstration (something my coworkers requested).I was shocked by how much the retail price went up since I got mine a couple years ago, but the EEVblog price of $50 quoted above makes it a good buy again. The fit is absolutely perfect.

author: IDEngineer
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 15, 2015, 06:03:27 pm
content: Add me to the list of folks who have ordered this case. The CASE50 discount appears to have worked perfectly. I did an online chat to confirm dimensions would work for a Rigol DS4024A scope; they claimed it was designed for that series. Their measurements were pretty close to those above in this thread.