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Siglent SDS2000 new V2 Firmware

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MetalHead:
Yes.

Initially this scope had 1.1 version. So I downloaded FW update -https://siglentna.com/USA_website_2014/Firmware&Software/firmware/SDS2000-V2.0-1.02.01.28R1.rar
which had CFG and ADS files and updated it as per instruction from 1.0 to 2.0 versions.  It went OK.

Next I downloaded 1.2.2.2 firmware with only ADS file and updated FW per instuction. Everything went ok, there was message that upgrade successful please reload DPO. But after that it couldn't boot any more. I tried to reload it and press MATH button, but no way.

Maybe the problem is that I went straight from 1.02.01 version to 1.2.2.2 skipping intermediate updates?

berik:
I've applied the 1.2.2.2  firmware update to a Siglent SDS2304.
Let me capture what I did, hopefully it helps someone.

The update process I took:

Step 1: Download both the SDS2000.cfg and the 1.2.2.2 firmware
Step 2: Format a USB drive as FAT32
Step 3: Add the SDS2000.cfg file and the sds2k_V100R02B01D02P02_fvA1609220922M160922.ADS files to the usb drive
Step 4: Unmount the usb drive and plug it into the scope
Step 5: Press the Utility button and navigate to Firmware, select the SDS2000.cfg file. Wait for the scope to reboot
Step 6: Repeat step 5, but now select the firmware update file (.ADS file)

After this step the scope is updated, but the help system does not work yet. I haven't tried yet, but likely the help system will work again
when repeating step 6 (this is covered in the upgrade manual pdf).

Observations:

I had no problem going from a 1.1 version to 1.2.2.2 in one go

I notice a degradation in performance when using on-screen measurements:
Before the update, the measurements had some performance impact, but after the update it got way worse. When
a measurement is on-screen, the frame rate will drop to about 1fps or lower. I didn't measure before the update, but
I recall the measurements to not be such an issue before the update. I'm considering to downgrade (if at all possible) because
usable on-screen measurements are more important to me than the functions the 1.2.2.2 firmware unlocks.

I've tried installing SDS2000X firmware, but the scope refuses to install this software.




berik:

--- Quote from: berik on November 18, 2024, 01:21:10 pm ---I notice a degradation in performance when using on-screen measurements:
Before the update, the measurements had some performance impact, but after the update it got way worse. When
a measurement is on-screen, the frame rate will drop to about 1fps or lower. I didn't measure before the update, but
I recall the measurements to not be such an issue before the update. I'm considering to downgrade (if at all possible) because
usable on-screen measurements are more important to me than the functions the 1.2.2.2 firmware unlocks.

--- End quote ---

After some more testing, the fps problem went away completely. I'm not sure what caused it. On screen measurements now display and update async from the waveform, which is rendered often enough to be useful.

I do have a question: What type of port is the DIGITAL input?
I bet it be used with just the connector and some cables. Does anyone have experience with that?

tautech:

--- Quote from: berik on November 20, 2024, 03:04:10 pm ---I do have a question: What type of port is the DIGITAL input?
I bet it be used with just the connector and some cables. Does anyone have experience with that?

--- End quote ---
A low voltage input into a comparator via a simple compensation network in the probe breakout.
IIRC SDS2000 used a SCSI PC drive cable to the breakout head.

You might find values in the SPL2016 DIY thread will work but maybe not meet the OEM specifications.

berik:
The SPL1016 is sold out everywhere I looked.

Looking at the SPL1016 internals, I'm sure I won't be able to build that.. in one weekend.

First thing I found that looks to be a somewhat close match is the "Rigol MSO5000 PLA2216 Custom 16 Channel Logic Probe" clone, which can be had for only $75. I probably also need a second hand SCSI/VHDCI cable to connect it to the scope, and figure out the wiring. That seems doable. But will it work? Does someone have experience with this?

And, does anyone know if the Rigol RPL1116 is compatible with the SDS2000 series? It looks like they use the same socket, but the chance seems low that it'll be compatible between brands like that.

Are there wiring diagrams for these connectors available?

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