Spectrum Analyzer - Rigol DSA815

[theatrus]

Never use it.
Can't a startup script be written to only act after a certain number of days that isn't another process running?

That's exactly what the Windows scheduler is for. It's not worth optimizing for a single clearing of registry keys every 15 days.

[swperk]

I just updated mine from 1.08 to 1.09. The upgrade went quickly and without a hitch, and all the options remain intact.

Model: DSA815
Serial Number: DSA8A1536XXXXX
Version of Main Board: 00.04
Version of Radio Frequency Board FPGA: 00.05
Version of Digital Board FPGA: 00.04
Version of Firmware: 00.01.09
Version of Boot: 00.01.03

[videobruce]

That's exactly what the Windows scheduler is for. It's not worth optimizing for a single clearing of registry keys every 15 days.

Who said anything about "optimizing"??

swperk:
Any idea what was changed or fixed?

[sv1dpp]

Hi all,
after firmware update to 1.09, the device did not BOOT displaying the message LDR failed boot error.....So I had to revert to the previous FW 1.08 booting from a USB flash disk to return the device in normal contition. Maybe the new FW 1.09 has something wrong.
Regards
Spiros

[sv1dpp]

Hi again,
after 3 attempts the upgrade is OK to 1.09. The USB flash was wrong.
regards
Spiros

[Velund]

Hm...

Does anyone know a safe way to save a backup copy of cal. memory to a file?

[9a4wy]

Does anyone know how to restore Lost TG Calibration Data, or the procedure for for TG Calibration?
This is the result of Error 470/471, Calibration Memory Lost.
Any thoughts or assistance would be greatly appreciated.

   Thank you in advance for any information.

how did you enter into this problem ??
please explain...tnx
K

[videobruce]

Here is the answer to my question about obtaining a service manual from Rigol. Is anyone aware of this situation??

Hi Bruce,
Our repair process for spectrum analyzers is in the midst of some changes. Currently repair is done overseas back at he factory. This can extend lead times to 12 weeks or more. We hope to establish domestic repair soon but wont have more detail for another month or so. It's not so much that the repair is complicated it's the calibration. So currently there are three options:

1) We can repair the scope for $250 plus shipping.
2) We can sell you a demo/refurb unit.
3) We can provide a discount on a new purchase.

Best regards,
Steve Huss
Applications Engineer
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To: Steve_Huss@rigoltech.com
Date: 07/26/2014 05:42AM
Subject: Re: Case # 00004641: Service manual

If that is the case. how is it repaired??

Bruce

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On Fri, 25 Jul 2014 18:32:24 -0400, <Steve_Huss@rigoltech.com> wrote:

Hi Bruce,
I think the short answer is we do not have a service manual available. At least I have not been able to track one down.

Best regards,
Steve Huss
Applications Engineer
Rigol Technologies
10200 SW Allen Blvd. Suite C
Beaverton, OR 970056
503-336-9102
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Date: 07/13/2014 06:49A
Case #: 00004641
Subject: Service manual
Description: DSA1030A

Is a service manual available for this model (which is now out of warranty)?

Thanks,
Bruce

[9a4wy]

So I just asked a couple of guys at work to 'human' translate the first line of the 1.09 changelog and it states that a change has been made to prevent hacking. Thus it appears that this version (if the unit already hasn't been riglol'ed) may likely be a scheme to prevent riglol generated licenses being installed.

Presumably new units that ship with 1.09 may be riglol 'proof' - will have to see what happens with new shipped units with the new firmware hit the street... Presumably a downgrade to 1.08 would allow for riglol to work and then upgrade back to 1.09.

Anyhow, just a possible scenario for future owners/purchasers to be aware of.

cheers,
george.

It is very well possible that also a new boot loader is put on the new units that prevent loading FW 1.08 (or older versions).
It is already impossible to load the 1.08 firmware to a 1.09 machine using the described method of the STORAGE button.
Using the PRESET button at start-up to load the 1.08  is still possible with the 1.02 boot loader.

So if you want to have a fully loaded analyser you need to be quick. I personally like the 10Hz RBW option. And would have paid for this, if it was not hackable....
Unfortunate, the 10Hz RBW is not offered by RIGOL

Did you see TG option dissapears with "downgrade" to 01.08??
posibly then install keys and then reflash it back to 01.09 but what will happen with TG option??I did'n want to do that
K

[videobruce]

Note also that Rigol told us how to get into the Service/Maintenance Mode to Calibrate the DSA's internal 10 MHz Frequency Standard (with a PDF document).

So would you like to provide a link or a copy of this service literature for everyone that would like one?? 

[videobruce]

It shows as a .pdf, but it downloads as a .zip that 7Zip can't open.

How about just a .pdf file?

[eurofox]

It shows as a .pdf, but it downloads as a .zip that 7Zip can't open.

How about just a .pdf file?

Just click and you download a pdf not a zip 

[mrflibble]

It shows as a .pdf, but it downloads as a .zip that 7Zip can't open.

How about just a .pdf file?

Oh alright ... *clickey*

Yup, confirmed. The attachment posted by ted572 is a plain PDF file. And double confirmed, yup, it's the known rigol document on adjusting the 10 Mhz osc.

[videobruce]

Well, it downloads as a .zip. The extension is getting changed.

[miguelvp]

It's you, I get the pdf file here as well.

[georges80]

Well, it downloads as a .zip. The extension is getting changed.

Well, it downloads as a PDF and displays as a PDF for me on my win 7 laptop.

I'd suggest something is not configured correctly on your system.

cheers,
george.

[mrflibble]

I'd suggest something is not configured correctly on your system.

Indeed. It might be something like a recently installed 7zip thingy that feels so important that it has hijacked all mime types and file extensions. Not sure though.

[videobruce]

The extension on the downloaded file (as shown in the attachemnt) is .zip, NOT .pdf

[HighVoltage]

The file shows AND downloads to me as a .pdf file and Acrobat reader opens it automatically after download.

[mrflibble]

The extension on the downloaded file (as shown in the attachemnt) is .zip, NOT .pdf

Nope. HTTP headers don't lie, random windoze installs do.

Relevant parts of http header when downloading that attachement:

Code: [Select]

HTTP/1.1 200 OK
...
Content-Type: application/octet-stream
...
Content-Disposition: attachment; filename*=UTF-8''DSA815%2010Hz%20Clock%20Frequency%20Adjustment%20.pdf
...

Mmmh, seeing that header, it could also be you are using internet explorer XYZ or something. Mickeysoft is famous for having their own ideas on how to interpret standards. Anyways, I would expect right-click: save as ... whatever.pdf to work properly in such a case. 

[videobruce]

I don't use Idiot Exploiter. I have used Opera almost from around 2000.

[eurofox]

I don't use Idiot Exploiter. I have used Opera almost from around 2000.

Maybe an nsa or ru virus in your computer 

[ted572]

DSA815 Service Guide:  http://beyondmeasure.rigoltech.com/acton/attachment/1579/f-04c5/1/-/-/-/-/DSA800%20Service%20Manual.pdf

[videobruce]

ted572;
Thanks for the Guide. (Much nicer if it was a full Service Manual  )

.

[ted572]

Attached is the 'DSA815 10MHz Clock Frequency (Freq. Std.) Adjustment' Guide: