New Firmware Upgrade for Rigol DS2000 Scopes

[miguelvp]

Did everyone see I got FW 00.03.00.01.03!

Yes, thank you very much, I downloaded it but I'm still waiting to upgrade since you mentioned that the Ethernet slowed by a factor of 6 and I finally downloaded Marmad's RUU, didn't install it yet but I rather try it at it's full speed first.

[Teneyes]

I downloaded it but I'm still waiting to upgrade since you mentioned that the Ethernet slowed by a factor of 6 and I finally downloaded Marmad's RUU, didn't install it yet but I rather try it at it's full speed first.

Most of the time, It is best to have the PC close to the DSO, as I find testing and recording data best at the DSO. 
Once the data is recorded on the DSO,   RUU can be connected to the DSO after the Data to held on the DSO (signle trigger, recording stopped)
I isolate pertinent data with the Big Knob on the DSO, and note the Start and end Frame numbers.
Then I only save those frames to the PC for animations or plots.
As the PC is close by, a USB cable is long enough, I used an extension.
Marmad has done tests with his RUU and says that the transfers rate is faster using the USB link.
Good Luck

[BTO]

I'm currently speaking to Rigol, as a matter of fact
I'm speaking to the Research and Development dept regarding how to upload my own custom Screensaver

Now, for the sake of staying on topic

My Details are as follows

i have a rigol DS2072A   70Mhz, Upgraded to 300MHz
-----------------------SYSTEM INFORMATION---------------------------------------------------------------
Manufacturer   RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES
Model               DS2302A                  (it's actually a DS2072A with the Upgrade)
Serial Number  Stayed the same as before the upgrade
Software version   00.02.01.00.03
Hardware Version  1.0.2.0.2
FPGA Version       SPU   03.01.09
                            WPU  00.07.01
                            CCU  12.29.00
                            MCU 00.05
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now.. My Software Version is the same as before my upgrade
and ..... RIGOL STATED TO ME that THIS VERSION IS THE MOST CURRENT   to my knowledge there is no version for the DS2000 and DS2000A series beyond  Software version   00.02.01.00.03

this information is accurate as of last week

i can , if it pleases the forum
ask again tomorrow, but i doubt it

they would have told me that a version was about to be realeased if that was the case

Just thought everyone should know

[BTO]

Hmm Interesting

i just went to the download page 
HERE
http://beyondmeasure.rigoltech.com/acton/form/1579/0012:d-0001/1/index.htm?id=0012

 and found this

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Firmware Update Request

 

Here are the latest Firmware versions by Rigol product family as of January 7th, 2014:

DS2000/DS2000A FW-Version: 00.03.00

MSO4000/DS4000 FW-Version: 00.02.01

DS6000 FW-Version: 00.01.04

DSA815 FW-Version: 00.01.08

DSA1000 FW-Version: 00.01.16

DG4000 FW-Version: 00.01.08

DG5000 FW-Version: 00.01.09

To request an upgrade please fill out the information below and we will contact you. Upgrade compatibility may depend on the serial number, hardware revisions and current firmware of your instrument. Not all instruments may be upgradable to the latest firmware.

You can also contact your local office or distributor for information or to discuss the benefits of a firmware update.

Rigol Technologies USA Applications:
www.rigoltech.com
Email: techsupport@rigol.com
Phone: 440-232-4488

Rigol Technologies EU GmbH:
Lindberghstraße 4
82178 Puchheim
+49 (0)89 - 8941895-0
mailto:info-europe@rigol.com

Thanks for choosing Rigol!

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[BTO]

I Just applied to Rigol for the latest firmware to be sent to my email

the form responded with this message

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Thank You for requesting a firmware update. We will contact your shortly to determine the suitable firmware revision, how it can help you, and how to install it.

Rigol Technologies USA Applications:
www.rigoltech.com
Email: techsupport@rigol.com
Phone: 440-232-4488

Rigol Technologies EU GmbH:
Lindberghstraße 4
82178 Puchheim
+49 (0)89 - 8941895-0
sales-europe@rigol.com

Thanks for choosing Rigol!

www.rigolna.com

www.rigol.eu

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When i get the firmware i'll have a look at it and make it available to the forum

I'll keep you guys posted

[BTO]

Regarding Release notes
I'll see if i can get this from them as well

regarding will it affect the upgarde that we already use

i really doubt it

i think's it's just a matter of

1. Loading the new firmware and seeing if the Updrades stick
2. if they don't stick we can always revert to the old firmware that has the upgrades, but Uninstall via SCPI, Worst Case Scenario

besides, Why would they put out a version that locks our upgrades,
it's these upgrades that have caused an increase in revenue for EMONA Instruments and Rigol
and kept the client happy

it doesn't make sense to now Piss the client off and creating unnecessary hatred amongst clients

Anyway, I'll see what they send me and i'll get keep the forum updated

[Teneyes]

Regarding Release notes
I'll see if i can get this from them as well

regarding will it affect the upgarde that we already use
i really doubt it

Hi Guys
  As I stated on the Review Forum, I got FW 00.03.00.01.03 direct from China, (squeaky wheel).
but no releases notes.  Get FW on that forum 
I'm still finding some bugs (small and Obscure)

And with a Non-A  DS2000,  I  often  switch between FW 00.02... and FW 00.03...  with Options. ,
But you cannot go back to FW00.01 (must uninstall Options)

[Wim13]

Well thats not for all, i loaded the new FW, and went back to 01.01.00.02, from june 2013
with no problems, all options where still there...

i use a 2072  ( non A ) and did not uninstall before going back to 01.01., just loaded the old FW.

[Teneyes]

i use a 2072  ( non A ) and did not uninstall before going back to 01.01., just loaded the old FW.

I Think you are use 200MHz option , and I think I was at 300MHz.
When I did it the FW loads but freezes on booting.
The stop is during  second flashing on Bootup dots . at the 4th Dot.
I'll try Again , with 200MHz only

[Teneyes]

I Think you are use 200MHz option , and I think I was at 300MHz.
I'll try Again , with 200MHz only

I tried again, works OK
But option 300MHz does not show up with FW 00.01.01.00.02 (understandably)
shows OK  with FW 00.02.01.00.03

[Teneyes]

FW 00.03.00.01.03 , Still No SCPI command access to 'CAN' protocol
See Display for:
  The SCPI command to set the trigger mode to 'SPI'
  The SCPI command to query  the current trigger mode 

  The SCPI command to set the trigger mode to 'CAN'
  The SCPI command to query  the current trigger mode 
 
  The DS2000 was manually set to 'CAN'

  The SCPI command to query  the current trigger mode 
 
  The SCPI command to set the trigger mode to 'USB'
  The SCPI command to query  the current trigger mode 
 

[GlassFET]

(posted before in the wrong place) Have any of you hacked-DS2000A owners loaded the latest firmware version 00.03.00.01.03 with success? By success I mean verified that the hacked options remain installed? I want to make sure Rigol didn't figure out some way to nullify hacks. I know, I know - the FW upgrades should not impact installed options, but I want to be sure about that before pulling that trigger. Thanks.

[Kjelt]

Just downloaded the last one and it is over one year old, version nr is totally off. 

[Supported Model]    All the MSO/DS2000A Series Digital Oscilloscopes
[Latest Revision Date]  2016/05/31

[Updated Contents]
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v00.04.04.00.05  2016/05/31
     - Modified the naming rule for saving screen snap
     - Fixed the bug of the wave stop updating
     - Fixed the bug of Math expression

[JDubU]

Kjelt:  The English version of the release notes was mistranslated.  If you use Google Translate on the Chinese version it properly lists the last firmware version as:

...
?Support product model? All MSO / DS2000A series oscilloscope
?Last revision time? 2016/05/31
?Updated? v00.03.05.00.01 2016/07/20
     - Save the naming rules after screenshots Modify
     - Modify waveform Stop refresh Problem
     - Modify Math Expression Problem
...

It still doesn't list what's new in this version.
I just installed it on my DS2000 (not A) and it installed fine, showing the new firmware version as 00.03.05.03.03 ("00.03.05 SP3" in default system info window).  It is dated May 17, 2017 as shown by PeDre.

Don't know what changes have been made in this new firmware.  Maybe have to wait for the next version before the release notes show this versions changes.   

[Kjelt]

Ok thanks just a side question, i have modded my scope with extra options two years back when there was this possibility in a topic on this forum  , will these remain in the new firmware?

[JDubU]

According to PeDre:
"...
Update with a MSO2072A, the Riglol licenses remain all preserved.
..."

[Daruosha]

I upgraded as well, but wondering what has been actually improved or fixed.  Anyone else tried the update?

[JDubU]

Daruosha:

Rigol just put a new version of the firmware download file (labelled DS2000A Firmware_00.03.05.03.02) on their international web site (http://int.rigol.com/Support/SoftDownload/3) with the same DS2000Update.GEL file (version 00.03.05.03.03) but with new versions of the Release Notes files dated 7/5/2017.  Unfortunately they are encrypted and unreadable!  Hopefully they will find out about that and upload the unencrypted ones soon.

[JDubU]

The newest  DS2000 firmware download (v00.03.05.03.03) now has readable release notes.

Not much is listed in the latest changes, but Rigol's release notes are typically not very detailed:
...
v00.03.05.03.03  2017/06/26
     - Add new models of DS2102E and DS2202E
     - Fixed the error of some Traditional Chinese menu
     - Fixed the bug of EDU version
     - Fixed the bug of wave stop updating
...
 
Direct download: http://int.rigol.com/File/ProductSoftWare/20170711/DS2000(DSP)update.zip 

[Circlotron]

My 4 year old DS2072 with original firmware and all options enabled hasn't been updated for the very reason that I thought the options might get hosed. One thing that annoys me is that if I do a single shot trace with hi res enabled it makes a reasonably clear trace, then if I click the timebase up one notch then back again the trace is much clearer and thinner and well defined. Why can't it display like this right after the trace appears??? Do any of the updates address this issue? I'll post a screenshot when I get home if necessary.

[pascal_sweden]

What are these new models DS2102E and DS2202E?

Is there any information available online? Are they available in Europe already?

The newest  DS2000 firmware download (v00.03.05.03.03) now has readable release notes.

Not much is listed in the latest changes, but Rigol's release notes are typically not very detailed:
...
v00.03.05.03.03  2017/06/26
     - Add new models of DS2102E and DS2202E
     - Fixed the error of some Traditional Chinese menu
     - Fixed the bug of EDU version
     - Fixed the bug of wave stop updating
...
 
Direct download: http://int.rigol.com/File/ProductSoftWare/20170711/DS2000(DSP)update.zip

[JDubU]

They are most likely entry level/educational versions.

Here are a couple of links from a Google search of "DS2202E".

https://www.technica-m.ru/catalog/articul/oscillograf-cifrovoj-rigol-ds2202e
https://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/rigol-ds2000-series-model-designation/

[Circlotron]

Daruosha:

Rigol just put a new version of the firmware download file (labelled DS2000A Firmware_00.03.05.03.02) on their international web site (http://int.rigol.com/Support/SoftDownload/3) with the same DS2000Update.GEL file (version 00.03.05.03.03) but with new versions of the Release Notes files dated 7/5/2017.  Unfortunately they are encrypted and unreadable!  Hopefully they will find out about that and upload the unencrypted ones soon.

Just tried it out on my 4yo DS2072 that has never been updated and all seems good. All the options seem intact.

[pascal_sweden]

It's seems not an Official Version but an Offcial Version

[Circlotron]

It's seems not an Official Version but an Offcial Version

That's probably one of the differences between Rigol and Riglol.