Which Oscilloscope should I get? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / testgear

author: viktor18
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 28, 2017, 09:00:42 am
content: I'm looking to buy a used oscilloscope, and currelty I get my hands on two models:Analog, Tektronix 2246 100MHz 4CHorDigital, Rigol 1052E 50Mhz 2CHWhich would be the better choice? I'm new to oscilloscopes so need some feedback!

author: nugglix
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 28, 2017, 09:16:24 am
content: This forum does have a search function...

author: viktor18
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 28, 2017, 09:20:15 am
content: If you can find one that specifically compares these models with information why the other one is better than the other, please do share

author: tautech
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 28, 2017, 09:23:17 am
content: Price will be the deciding factor.

author: Fungus
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 28, 2017, 09:26:15 am
content: Quote from: viktor18 on May 28, 2017, 09:00:42 amAt what prices?

author: viktor18
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 28, 2017, 09:34:55 am
content: Tektronix goes for 219USD and the rigol for 253USD

author: tautech
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 28, 2017, 09:38:40 am
content: Quote from: viktor18 on May 28, 2017, 09:34:55 amNeither are cheap but if they are local and you can pickup, then the Tek.If it has to be shipped the Rigol, DSO's can handle the shipping better.

author: viktor18
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 28, 2017, 09:59:04 am
content: Quote from: tautech on May 28, 2017, 09:38:40 amThey are not local but also not far away. Both of those prices include shipping. So hmm

author: nctnico
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 28, 2017, 10:05:02 am
content: I'd go for the DSO because it will offer way more features than an analog scope. I never want to go back to using an analog oscilloscope. I have had more than enough of that!

author: viktor18
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 28, 2017, 10:24:27 am
content: Quote from: nctnico on May 28, 2017, 10:05:02 amOkay thanks for the feedback!

author: Fungus
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 28, 2017, 11:03:32 am
content: Neither is massive value for money.A brand new Rigol DS1052E is only about $80 more and you'll get a garantee.

author: viktor18
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 28, 2017, 11:20:24 am
content: Quote from: Fungus on May 28, 2017, 11:03:32 amIt's 150$ more for a new one where I live

author: pascal_sweden
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 28, 2017, 11:27:41 am
content: Did you check out the Rigol prices at Instrumentcenter.se?If 2 channels are enough:I would not go for the Rigol DS1052E, but better to go for the Siglent SDS1202X-E.If you really need 4 channels:Squeeze some extra Swedish crowns together, and go for the Rigol DS1054Z.

author: viktor18
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 28, 2017, 12:16:28 pm
content: Quote from: pascal_sweden on May 28, 2017, 11:27:41 amThanks for the link! I'll just go for the DS1052E for now honestly.. I think it will be enough for the type of work i'm doing.. and then I'll see if my boss would like to order a better one at that site you linked.. and it's pretty small and portable so I could just bring it home after work if I need to do something

author: Fungus
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 28, 2017, 01:00:58 pm
content: Quote from: viktor18 on May 28, 2017, 11:20:24 amIf it's for a company then they're 269 Euros in Europe.http://www.batronix.com/shop/rigol/DS1000.html

author: nctnico
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 28, 2017, 01:05:53 pm
content: If this is for use in a company I'd get a much bigger budget and buy something new. If a company can't afford a 2000 euro scope then I'd be really worried about how they can pay my salary.

author: viktor18
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 28, 2017, 01:07:31 pm
content: My bad.. I meant that it's for personal use at home, and then I'll show my boss the site so we could order a good one to use at the company.. lol sorry

author: pascal_sweden
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 28, 2017, 01:09:51 pm
content: This company in Sweden also rents out scopes, and probably you can loan one for a week to play with it and test it. This way your company can first evaluate an expensive scope before actually buying it.

author: viktor18
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 28, 2017, 01:40:22 pm
content: That seems like a good thing to do

author: Fungus
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 28, 2017, 02:37:27 pm
content: Quote from: nctnico on May 28, 2017, 01:05:53 pmIt must be nice to work in a company like that.

author: nctnico
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 28, 2017, 03:55:06 pm
content: Quote from: Fungus on May 28, 2017, 02:37:27 pmIn my experience you better demand good tools or go find a different employer. If there is no money for good tools then there is no money for raising your salary and/or to invest in product development. Making do is fun for a while but in the long run it just holds you back.

author: viktor18
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 28, 2017, 04:41:35 pm
content: Quote from: nctnico on May 28, 2017, 03:55:06 pmYes, luckily money isn't an issue. It's more about convicing my boss that it is needed.