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Siglent SPD3303X-E Hi-Resolution Output Unlock?
Finity:
Thanks TauTech.
No matter what I do, I still get the error in Win10 device manager that the "Device Descriptor Request Failed". My computer has the correct files installed according to your help file, but Windows does not recognize them as valid drivers. :-// I have done the USB troubleshooting with windows, does not help.
Wondering if there is something wrong with the unit, but most likely a user error on my part. Might have to send it in if I cannot get it to work with USB or lan
More help woudl be appreciated if anyone has any ideas. Currently reinstalling windows (old computer, probably needs it anyway). We will see if a fresh start helps.
tautech:
--- Quote from: Finity on March 07, 2023, 04:18:29 pm ---Thanks TauTech.
No matter what I do, I still get the error in Win10 device manager that the "Device Descriptor Request Failed". My computer has the correct files installed according to your help file, but Windows does not recognize them as valid drivers. :-// I have done the USB troubleshooting with windows, does not help.
Wondering if there is something wrong with the unit, but most likely a user error on my part. Might have to send it in if I cannot get it to work with USB or lan
More help woudl be appreciated if anyone has any ideas. Currently reinstalling windows (old computer, probably needs it anyway). We will see if a fresh start helps.
--- End quote ---
Hmmm, suspect your VISA install might not be valid/compatible.
Here's a EasyPower USB connection just done with FW 07R2. (W10 Pro 64bit)
Unless you need the full NIVISA package just install the much smaller NIVISA Runtime.
Finity:
OK, spent too much time on the upgrade for hardware 3.0, but finally got it to work. Never was able to use USB, I could not get Win10 to recognize any USB drivers installed by NI_VISA 4.5,18.0 or 22.5.
In order to do the upgrade I had to reset the lan settings multiple times, and finally it was remembering the correct IP address. Then EasyPower was able to do a guided upgrade after pressing the knob on the unit while turning it on.
I have no idea what is going on with the VISA drivers for USB. It would be nice if Siglent would provide an official USB driver for these power supplies.
Anyway, I now have a successful upgrade and can control the unit via lan. The conversion software I used for Hardware 3.0 is located below. One of them converts X-E to X, the other is the converse.
Thanks for the help, tautec! :-+
mjgillen:
Is there a way to perform this hack using a Macintosh computer? I don't have a Windows computer or a Linux.
I just picked up a Siglent SPD3303X-E today and was hoping to do the hack if possible. From the VER screen:
status times: 1
software version 1.01.01.02.07R2
hardware version v3.0
product type SPD3303X-E
Thanks,
Michael
mjgillen:
I managed to borrow a Windows PC.
1) Download and follow the "EasyPower Install Guide Revised" (post #79)
2) Download the NIVISA 5.4 runtime (this worked for me)
3) Download EasyPower from the Siglent website
4) Download the firmware files "SPD3303_X-E_X_Conversions_V1.zip" from post #83
I downloaded these on my Mac and put them on a USB stick as the Windows computer I borrowed was having issues so I did not want it connecting to my local network, disabled Wi-Fi
I put the USB stick into the Windows machine and:
5) Install NIVISA 5.4 runtime - reboot
6) Install EasyPower
7) Connect SPD3303X-E via USB cable
8) Launch EasyPower. Connect to the SPD3303X-E by clicking "Search and Connect" icon (top left), click "USBTMC", select the SPD3303X-E and click OPEN
9) Click Function->CmdControl
10) In the box with the arrow in it, type FACTORY ON and hit return or click Query
11) Click Cancel
12) Turn off/on the SPD3303X-E
13) In EasyPower, click Version (top right) then click Upgrade
14) Click "..." and find your firmware file, click UPGRADE
When it completes the SPD3303X-E automatically restarts itself and shows the upgraded screen with three digits in the V and A rows.
Hope this helps someone. I was quite lost as I haven't done Windows since XP.
Michael
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