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Rigol DS1000z/2000/4000/6000 Waveform Capture Utility
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pa3bca:

--- Quote from: AlessandroAU on December 25, 2014, 03:53:45 am ---pa3bca, you're running firmware version 2 or something on your scope right? (I'm on 4) The reason I ask is that it is very unusual that screenshot capture does not work for you. The screenshot sub VI I have implemented comes directly from rigol's examples available on their documents page for the ds1000z series scopes.

I have found it even worked on my rigol signal generator. Anyway have you considered updating your firmware?, I think it could possibly solve some of the problems you're having. There should be no reason the program behaves differently for you if we have the same series scope.

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@AlessandroAU: I bit the bullet and installed the "latest brand new firmware" (that seems to fix the 5us jitter issues others have..).
Funny thing: The screenshot function now works with my 1074Z. But the other issues remain the same.
Directly to long mem capture: all ok.
But as soon as I use screen capture and/or Realtime waveform and then go back to Long memory capture: the scope then flashes a stream of errors at me, and the output is corrupt.
I also exchanged the USB cables/ports/hubs: no difference (not expected, but just to be sure)
Strange...
My bonus from the new FW: measurements display a bit nicer /  better readable.
JDubU:
DS2072, HW v2.0, FW 00.03.01

As was previously posted, must set "Manual Model Override" to DS2000 before attempting to display any waveforms.  If set later (or left in Auto), lots of unexpected problems occur including program lockup.  Also, Long Memory Capture "Number of Points" drop down does not get set to DS2000 choices (stays in DS1000 mode until program restart and Manual Model Override gets properly set first).

Cannot change channel settings in Realtime Capture while Cont. Sampling is enabled.  Sometimes works but newly enabled channel does not get actual waveform until Cont. Sampling button is cycled off then on.  Sometimes locks up program requiring task manager kill then restart.

Long Memory Capture "Number of Points" drop down does not synchronize properly -- have to select value twice before the scope and the program's number of points become synchronized.  Also, the "Number of Points" drop down does not synchronize to the proper choices when channels are disabled or enabled on the scope itself.

Once the "Number of Points" drop down is properly set and synchronized with the scope, the Long Memory Capture only works properly with single chunk scans (14k and 140K point counts).  Take a look at the "Data Points" and "Downloading Chunks" fields in the attached screen shots.  Ignore the Model and Manual Model Override fields in these images.  I changed the connection type to LPT1 after each scan to keep the scope serial number private.

pa3bca:
@AlessandroAU: I bit the bullet and installed the "latest brand new firmware" (that seems to fix the 5us jitter issues others have..).
Funny thing: The screenshot function now works with my 1074Z. But the other issues remain the same.
Directly to long mem capture: all ok.
But as soon as I use screen capture and/or Realtime waveform and then go back to Long memory capture: the scope then flashes a stream of errors at me, and the output is corrupt.
I also exchanged the USB cables/ports/hubs: no difference (not expected, but just to be sure)
Strange...
My bonus from the new FW: measurements display a bit nicer /  better readable.
nixfu:
BUMP because people are looking for this after the new review video by dave.
AlessandroAU:
After updating to the latest firmware I run into a bunch of errors and strange behavior :( grrr. Will investigate soon
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