Author Topic: Siglent SDL1000X/SDL1000X-E Electronic Load (Read 84454 times)

OoVoO · « **Reply #100 on:** May 07, 2020, 03:52:41 am »

Hi all!

I received a device with firmware 1.1.1.21, the SDL1000X cd drive was included in the kit; there, the program EasySDL v0.7 give a link to if I need it because I did not find it on the sites. The program is apparently preliminary, since there are many errors with localization into Russian

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https://yadi.sk/d/wULP7TxLBhh2Rw

BillB · « **Reply #101 on:** May 07, 2020, 12:23:14 pm »

Interesting. No mention of it on the NA or international English websites either.

tautech · « **Reply #102 on:** May 07, 2020, 02:30:55 pm »

Quote from: BillB on May 07, 2020, 12:23:14 pm

Interesting. No mention of it on the NA or international English websites either.

And it's got later FW than what's on websites....

...I'll go fishing for them both.

Quote from: OoVoO on May 07, 2020, 03:52:41 am

I received a device with firmware 1.1.1.21, the SDL1000X cd drive was included in the kit; there, the program EasySDL v0.7 give a link to if I need it because I did not find it on the sites. The program is apparently preliminary, since there are many errors with localization into Russian .

https://yadi.sk/d/wULP7TxLBhh2Rw

Download is a 18.6 MB disc image with manuals, datasheet, quickguide and 12 MB EasySDL package and install guide.
It scans clean with Avira and Spybot.
Thanks for uploading it for us.

tautech · « **Reply #103 on:** May 07, 2020, 04:41:43 pm »

A scan through the thread didn't find a mention of the SCPI command set for these yet as from last June it has been available although it wasn't on the CD ISO OoVoO linked.

https://int.siglent.com/upload_file/user/SDL1000X/SDL1000X_Programming_Guide_V1.0.pdf

flash2b · « **Reply #104 on:** May 08, 2020, 10:22:07 am »

Hope the new firmware pops-up soon 1.19 is only we can download at the moment. Would be nice to see what is changed in 1.21.

@Tautech could you check for us ?

Data's in the ISO are from 30-5-2019, so Siglent wanted to let us wait for almost a year to show EasySDL.

JxR · « **Reply #105 on:** May 08, 2020, 09:06:58 pm »

I have been trying to locate something used in the 300W range, but the prices + shipping for most of the stuff I was interested in were not much cheaper than what I just paid.

So I just bought the SDL1020X-E, with free shipping, no tax, and 10% off. I purchased from some company called CircuitSpecialist:https://www.circuitspecialists.com/. I've heard them mentioned in YouTube videos, but have never dealt with them before. Hopefully it will be a smooth experience. Anyways, they are having a "Cinco de Mayo" sale were everything is 10% off with code: MAY2020.

Looking forward to trying it out, and happy to finally see some proof they are at working on the software they promised.

tautech · « **Reply #106 on:** May 08, 2020, 09:22:33 pm »

Quote from: JxR on May 08, 2020, 09:06:58 pm

I purchased from some company called CircuitSpecialist:https://www.circuitspecialists.com/. I've heard them mentioned in YouTube videos, but have never dealt with them before. Hopefully it will be a smooth experience. Anyways, they are having a "Cinco de Mayo" sale were everything is 10% off with code: MAY2020.

Authorised NA partner:
https://siglentna.com/how-to-buy/

I have inquires to head office for the latest FW and SW EasyDSL to be added to websites ASAP and hopefully when my contact returns from leave on Monday the wheels to make it happen will get put in motion....after all we've waited long enough just as flash2b said.

BillB · « **Reply #107 on:** May 08, 2020, 09:47:07 pm »

Quote from: JxR on May 08, 2020, 09:06:58 pm

So I just bought the SDL1020X-E, with free shipping, no tax, and 10% off. I purchased from some company called CircuitSpecialist:https://www.circuitspecialists.com/. I've heard them mentioned in YouTube videos, but have never dealt with them before. Hopefully it will be a smooth experience. Anyways, they are having a "Cinco de Mayo" sale were everything is 10% off with code: MAY2020.

I've purchased many items from Circuit Specialists without a problem.

tautech · « **Reply #108 on:** May 10, 2020, 07:45:35 am »

New release firmware for SDL1000X loads.

EDIT
PLEASE READ THE NEXT FEW POSTS before firmware installation.

Version V1.1.1.21
515 KB

https://int.siglent.com/upload_file/zip/firmware/Electronic_load/SDL1000X_X-E_1.1.1.21_EN.zip
https://www.siglenteu.com/download/9421/

Release notes
1. Add the socket function, the port is 5025
2. Add ‘Short’ button enable function
3. Fix several bugs

LabVIEW driver
https://int.siglent.com/upload_file/zip/Upper_computer/Siglent_SDL_Series_Labview.zip

tubularnut · « **Reply #109 on:** May 10, 2020, 08:05:24 am »

Hmmm!?

It went through a 'slave' upgrade process then failed on a Host upgrade .... now what do I do?

tautech · « **Reply #110 on:** May 10, 2020, 08:24:20 am »

Quote from: tubularnut on May 10, 2020, 08:05:24 am

Hmmm!?

It went through a 'slave' upgrade process then failed on a Host upgrade .... now what do I do?

(Attachment Link)

Gimme a few minutes and I'll update one I have here..................

tubularnut · « **Reply #111 on:** May 10, 2020, 08:24:32 am »

Well I bit the bullet and power cycled, system came back, but still on 19R1.

Tried again, with same failure.

tubularnut · « **Reply #112 on:** May 10, 2020, 08:42:16 am »

Quote from: tautech on May 10, 2020, 08:24:20 am

Quote from: tubularnut on May 10, 2020, 08:05:24 am
Hmmm!?

It went through a 'slave' upgrade process then failed on a Host upgrade .... now what do I do?

(Attachment Link)
Gimme a few minutes and I'll update one I have here..................

Retried with another (re-formatted and older) flash drive, with only the firmware file on there, and it worked

Now at .21

tautech · « **Reply #113 on:** May 10, 2020, 09:01:34 am »

Quote from: tubularnut on May 10, 2020, 08:42:16 am

Quote from: tautech on May 10, 2020, 08:24:20 am
Quote from: tubularnut on May 10, 2020, 08:05:24 am
Hmmm!?

It went through a 'slave' upgrade process then failed on a Host upgrade .... now what do I do?

(Attachment Link)
Gimme a few minutes and I'll update one I have here..................

Retried with another (re-formatted and older) flash drive, with only the firmware file on there, and it worked Now at .21

My observations:
The upgrade .ADS file is best in the root of the USB drive as with the 1.19 release firmware, folder navigation is problematic and I had 2 freezes !

Best if you use a USB stick with an activity LED so to keep an eye on progress.
The system keeps checking the USB stick contents even though you have navigated to the correct ADS upgrade file.

Unless a ADS upgrade file is navigated to, the OK button remains greyed out.....but still the USB activity light remains active.

After OKing the firmware install, nothing at all happens for some seconds

but finally the update starts and only lasts a short time until the OS then starts the overwrite which takes just a short while too.
For both the upload and install/overwrite progress bars are displayed.
The SDL then self reboots and inspection of the System info reports the 1.21 version.

We hope 3. Fix several bugs has addressed these firmware update issues.

Update log:
Select update (press OK) .......20s delay before any further activity. >
Upload update 45s >
Overwrite existing FW 20s >
Self reboot.
Total elapsed time ~1.5 minutes.

tubularnut · « **Reply #114 on:** May 10, 2020, 09:06:15 am »

Thanks Tautech,

Confirms my findings to a degree, though I had the file in the root folder on the first disk, there were around 20 other files on there.

The disk it worked on, did have an activity LED, so it was re-assuring to watch, and it was the only file, so no mistaking which one it was

tautech · « **Reply #115 on:** May 10, 2020, 09:14:33 am »

Quote from: tubularnut on May 10, 2020, 09:06:15 am

Thanks Tautech,

Confirms my findings to a degree, though I had the file in the root folder on the first disk, there were around 20 other files on there.

The disk it worked on, did have an activity LED, so it was re-assuring to watch, and it was the only file, so no mistaking which one it was

Just in the root normally does the trick but the first drive I used, a USB3.1 16GB was not liked. An older USB2 8GB worked fine.
Added a warning edit to the new FW post made earlier.

Off to see if file navigation and USB stick acceptance is improved.........

Elasia · « **Reply #116 on:** May 10, 2020, 12:34:18 pm »

I have one that just has to work for work... think i'll be skipping this one till more guinea pigs hit it

BillB · « **Reply #117 on:** May 10, 2020, 02:32:58 pm »

guinea pig checking in.

Installed .ads in root of empty 2GB FAT32 USB flash.
Performed upgrade
I turned around and it was over before I checked back.
Successful report at 1.21.

Interesting that the release notes dates 1.21 at 5/9/2020 while the file itself is dated 11/29/2019.

flash2b · « **Reply #118 on:** May 10, 2020, 08:20:44 pm »

I also updated my SDL1020X using a 2G FAT32 stick with just the ADS in the root. It responded same as Tautech described, slightly quicker. I now have it on 1.21

tautech · « **Reply #119 on:** May 11, 2020, 07:38:44 am »

Quote from: flash2b on May 08, 2020, 10:22:07 am

Hope the new firmware pops-up soon 1.19 is only we can download at the moment. Would be nice to see what is changed in 1.21.

@Tautech could you check for us ?

Data's in the ISO are from 30-5-2019, so Siglent wanted to let us wait for almost a year to show EasySDL.

Latest word is EasySDL is back with R&D for fixes even though it's been shipped installed on CD's that accompany the product.
However we do how have V7 that OoVoO kindly uploaded for us that we can have a play with and report any obvious fixes required.

JxR · « **Reply #120 on:** May 13, 2020, 12:38:05 am »

Just FYI: New unit came in on firmware 1.19 and no disk/software in the box. No issues upgrading to 1.21.

Elasia · « **Reply #121 on:** May 15, 2020, 05:52:09 pm »

I can confirm the 300W model is exactly the same hardware wise as the 200W

I just ordered a 200W and will be converting it to a 300W as my next project

Further I might later look at seeing what safety factor they are using on the main load resistors and upgrade the fan / increase the wattage beyond 300W but that will most likely be a winter project

tubularnut · « **Reply #122 on:** May 15, 2020, 07:45:16 pm »

Quote from: Elasia on May 15, 2020, 05:52:09 pm

I can confirm the 300W model is exactly the same hardware wise as the 200W

I just ordered a 200W and will be converting it to a 300W as my next project

Damn! I've already got the 300W

TheDefpom · « **Reply #123 on:** May 19, 2020, 06:16:33 am »

I applied the 1.1.1.21 firmware update today, went without a hitch, I turned my back for a minute and it was done.

Elasia · « **Reply #124 on:** May 19, 2020, 08:38:44 pm »

My new 200W Load unit just arrived, no time to reprogram it into a 300W but will be looking to do that in the coming weeks

New bench layout, had to raise my upper shelf to fit it into a triple stack


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