New Rigol DS1054Z oscilloscope

[alsetalokin4017]

How on earth can somebody even talk about unlocking the features unless you mention the correct code DSER? (which is undocumented, unmentioned in the Riglol updater keygen itself ..... but works anyway to unlock everything except the 500 uV/div option, of course.) Who would do that?    

 

[Fungus]

How on earth can somebody even talk about unlocking the features unless you mention the correct code DSER?

What makes that the "correct" code? 

The other codes work just fine. I'm just wondering why somebody would go around saying that bandwidth unlocking doesn't work.

[alsetalokin4017]

How on earth can somebody even talk about unlocking the features unless you mention the correct code DSER?

What makes that the "correct" code? 

The other codes work just fine. I'm just wondering why somebody would go around saying that bandwidth unlocking doesn't work.

It's the correct code to unlock all the _working_ options. I'm wondering why somebody would want to only unlock a few of the working options by entering separate codes one at a time,  rather than all of them by using a single code entered once. And who said the bandwidth option doesn't work? Link please.

[canibalimao]

And who said the bandwidth option doesn't work? Link please.

https://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/new-rigol-ds1054z-oscilloscope/msg1037407/#msg1037407

[Fungus]

I'm wondering why somebody would want to only unlock a few of the working options by entering separate codes one at a time

Because "DSER" isn't listed on the Riglol site?

(anybody know who's in charge of that site?)

[alsetalokin4017]

And who said the bandwidth option doesn't work? Link please.

https://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/new-rigol-ds1054z-oscilloscope/msg1037407/#msg1037407

That post does not say that the bandwidth option doesn't work.

[alsetalokin4017]

I'm wondering why somebody would want to only unlock a few of the working options by entering separate codes one at a time

Because "DSER" isn't listed on the Riglol site?

(anybody know who's in charge of that site?)

But it is talked about and listed on _this_ site, many times, since long ago, along with the fact that it isn't documented in the Riglol site or the instructions that come with Riglol. I knew about it even before I got my scope in April 2015.

[Fungus]

But it is talked about and listed on _this_ site, many times, since long ago, along with the fact that it isn't documented in the Riglol site or the instructions that come with Riglol. I knew about it even before I got my scope in April 2015.

Sure... but apparently the new guy who just came in here has never heard of it.

[ProBang2]

But it is talked about and listed on _this_ site, many times, since long ago, along with the fact that it isn't documented in the Riglol site or the instructions that come with Riglol. I knew about it even before I got my scope in April 2015.

Sure... but apparently the new guy who just came in here has never heard of it.

Perhaps that´s the reason for alsetalokin´s post (regarding the "DSER" code)??   

[rolycat]

I'm wondering why somebody would want to only unlock a few of the working options by entering separate codes one at a time

Because "DSER" isn't listed on the Riglol site?

(anybody know who's in charge of that site?)

But it is talked about and listed on _this_ site, many times, since long ago, along with the fact that it isn't documented in the Riglol site or the instructions that come with Riglol. I knew about it even before I got my scope in April 2015.

It has been documented in the FAQ section of the first post of this thread since April 2015.

I believe it was first mentioned here, in April 2014.

[Quiggers]

I followed the codes on the site, not the thread, it's a bit of a big thread.
So in a round about way , you're trying to help me get more bandwidth and avoid the 500uV no supporting hardware thingy.

So thank you.

[ProBang2]

Also, are you guys doing the self-cal on the scope as requested, after firmware upgrade? I only ask because I now see a new button on the Self-Cal menu that I haven't seen anyone mention.

It now reads:

• Start
• End
• LFCal
• Output

Was this there before? I certainly don't remember it.

I tried LFCal, it does something and then says it failed. It looks like it might need a probe attached or something.

I do not want to ride a dead horse, but I am still curious:

Is there any new information about the two new functions in the the expanded Self-Cal menu?
("LFCal" and "Output").

BTW: Are there more undocumented "hidden" functions/infos available aside from:

- The added functions in the Self-Cal menu (see above)?
- The expanded/more detailled list in the System-Info screen?
- The factory reset?

[mnementh]

A quick Heads-Up:

Fry's Monday Promo Code 6068321 is good for $50 off on the 1054Z. Good thru 10/11, and supposedly "they pay the sales tax on most oscilloscopes".

http://www.frys.com/product/8708441

I don't know if these codes are global, but you're welcome to try this one.

I was lucky and TEquipment price-matched a similar sale from Arrow a couple months back, that is also a possible avenue to pursue. Big Shout-out to Remy Ortiz at TEquipment, BTW - he sent me a direct link to the sale item AND created an account for me to use in less than 48 hours. World-class service. (Remy, sorry it took me so long to get around to this... life's been a raging bear )

Thanks for all the advice guys... (you know who you are).


mnem
I am not my pants. I am not your pants either.

[bitseeker]

Nice! I didn't even know Fry's carried Rigol scopes.

[Excoriator]

I've just got my DS1054Z. Very pleased with it, except that I can't get the upgrade hacks to work. I have tried it several times, working from the beginning each time, and double-checking everything, but no dice. It is now shutting down any code recognition for 12 hours so I can't try it very often!.

Have Rigol at last closed the loophole? Quite likely knowing my luck! The SW version is 00.04.04.SP1, Board 0.0.1. Anyone got any useful suggestion?

[Karel]

I've just got my DS1054Z. Very pleased with it, except that I can't get the upgrade hacks to work. I have tried it several times, working from the beginning each time, and double-checking everything, but no dice. It is now shutting down any code recognition for 12 hours so I can't try it very often!.

Have Rigol at last closed the loophole? Quite likely knowing my luck! The SW version is 00.04.04.SP1, Board 0.0.1. Anyone got any useful suggestion?

Connect the scope to your LAN.

Open a console and enter the following command:

telnet 192.168.1.6 5555   (change the IP-address with the one that is assigned to your scope)

enter the command:

*IDN?

It will respond with "RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES,DS1054Z,DS1ZA17xxxxxxx,00.04.04.SP1"

Copy the serial number of the scope.

Go to this site: http://gotroot.ca/rigol/riglol/

Paste the serial number in the first field.
In the options field enter: DSER  (nothing else!)
Don't change the private key field.
Click on "Generate".
Copy the generated key.
In the telnet connection enter the command:

:SYST:OPT:INST PDUY9N9QTS9PQSWPLAETRD3UJHYA

(replace the key with your generated key and pay attention to remove the dashes)

That's all.

[Excoriator]

Thanks, Karel.

I will certainly try it that way when the scope will accept another attempt, but I am not optimistic as it is essentially exactly what I did by hand. It has the advantage of getting around the possibility of copying mistakes, but as I said, I was extremely careful and double checked this on three separate occasions.

I am away from home for the next few days so will probably not be able to try it until next week, but I will let you know if it works.

[JohnPen]

I had the same problem last year in that the first 2, separately entered, attempts to use the generated code from the http://gotroot.ca/rigol/riglol/ process failed.  It was only on the third attempt typing in my serial number yet again that it seemed to generate a valid code for my DS1054Z.   I seem to remember that others had problems in that the generated code is not always correct and you need to repeat the whole process a couple of times until eventually you obtain a valid key.

Best of luck

[alsetalokin4017]

Even better: Download the Source Code Archive (link at the bottom of the Riglol page) and run the program locally. You will find versions for Windows .exe, Linux (source to be compiled on your system), generic HTML which will open in your choice of browser, and OSX. (I have not tested the OSX version but the other three work properly.)

A very common mistake when entering the SN and the unlock keys manually using the little virtual keyboard is to mix up the characters "5" and "S", or "B" and "8". It is far easier and more reliable to use the telnet connection over LAN and copy-paste to enter the code as Karel describes above. I have encountered errors when using the abbreviated SCPI commands, so I recommend using the full commands, caps and lower case as shown: :SYSTem:OPTion:INSTall    followed by your 28 character key.

To remove the options and go back to "virgin" DS1054z 50 MHz bw, use the SCPI command :SYSTem:OPTion:UNINSTall

As far as I am aware, all DS1054z "DSER" option unlock codes start with the same two initial groups of 7 characters:  RDJ9JBB N3SWWUS xxxxxxx xxxxxxx. Enter your own unique code without hyphens or spaces.

Check to make sure the instrument's "System Info" screen is reporting the same SN as found on the sticker on the back of the scope. If they differ, you should of course use the SN that the scope's info screen is reporting.

[Karel]

As far as I am aware, all DS1054z "DSER" option unlock codes start with the same two initial groups of 7 characters:  RDJ9JBB N3SWWUS xxxxxxx xxxxxxx.

I can confirm that.

[Excoriator]

The first problem is that 'telnet' is not accepted (windows 10)!

So I entered the code manually, double checked, and got "Code avoid for 12 hours" or similar in response. I am as sure as I can be that it is is not 'finger trouble'  I am not sure if this is real time or running time of the scope. It certainly hasn't had 12 hours running time since the last attempt. The first two code groups are indeed "RDJ9JBB-N3SWWUS" as found by others. I have to leave soon, so will try again next week. Thanks for suggestions and help everyone.

[Z80]

Do you have the S or Plus model?  I could be wrong but I believe the simple code hack doesn't work with those versions of the DS1054Z.

[Karel]

The first problem is that 'telnet' is not accepted (windows 10)!

Reboot your computer and select Linux. If the selection isn't there, install it. It's free.

In the unfortunate case you are forced to use windows, install Putty: http://beyondmeasure.rigoltech.com/acton/attachment/1579/f-0605/1/-/-/-/-/LAN%20troubleshooting%20with%20PuTTY.pdf

[Excoriator]

Do you have the S or Plus model?  I could be wrong but I believe the simple code hack doesn't work with those versions of the DS1054Z.

To the best of my knowledge its a standard DS1054Z.

[gmb42]

The first problem is that 'telnet' is not accepted (windows 10)!

The telnet client hasn't been installed by default since Windows 7.  For Windows 10, run PowerShell as an administrator and enter:

Code: [Select]

Enable-WindowsOptionalFeature -Online -FeatureName TelnetClient