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Post by Ducklakeview » Wed Aug 23, 2017 9:23 pm

Ok,

Decided to get myself a DSL (digital storage oscilloscope) for diagnostic work. Don't want to go mad, and much as I'd like some decent pico kit, I can't justify a couple of grand or more for the use it'll get.

So, looking for something that ISN'T PC based, as too much faffing, and also needs to be relatively portable. Don't like the tiny 3" "nano" type, as they are too small, and not enough bandwidth..

So, have got it down to 3 options;

1: Rigol DS1054Z http://www.rigol-uk.co.uk/Rigol-DS1054Z ... Av6h8P8HAQ

Looks like a great spec, and has some good reviews, but slightly concerned that it's an "older" model, although it comes with the latest updateable firmware upon delivery and a 3yr warranty. Also it's a 4 channel, whereas the other two on my list only have 2 channels, but do I really need 4?

2: Siglent SDS1102CNL https://www.siglent.eu/sds1102cnl-100mhz-2-channel.html Newer model I THINK than the Rigol, but is it as good quality?

3: Hantek DSO5202P http://www.hantek.com/en/ProductDetail_95.html One of the newest models, and decent spec for the money?

Anyone (andyfanshawe) got any experience of the above, or scope use in general and can recommend something?

TIA

Mike

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Post by andyfanshawe » Thu Aug 31, 2017 3:20 pm

Hi Mike.
sorry, been on a spanish holiday.
Scopes eh?
I've been using a picoscope for about 2 years. Bought it for about £500 on ebay. Only a 2 channel but an amazing thing.
Zooming into the waveform is exceptional.
Got to be honest, i wouldn't consider anything else. But, saying that, I haven't used any other (apart from the verus built in one).

As you know, with a scope, education is power. Picoscope do so much to help with sample waveforms , tips, free software etc.
Don't pay silly money though. They are out there at the right price.

Andy.

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Post by buzyg » Thu Aug 31, 2017 3:39 pm

If you need 4 Channel and trust the Rigol Brand :thumbsup: . The it would seem to be a no brainer.

Or you could sell your house and get one of these beauties.

http://www.keysight.com/en/pcx-x205217/ ... =GB&lc=eng# 8)
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Post by Ducklakeview » Thu Aug 31, 2017 5:18 pm

andyfanshawe wrote: Thu Aug 31, 2017 3:20 pm Hi Mike.
sorry, been on a spanish holiday.
Scopes eh?
I've been using a picoscope for about 2 years. Bought it for about £500 on ebay. Only a 2 channel but an amazing thing.
Zooming into the waveform is exceptional.
Got to be honest, i wouldn't consider anything else. But, saying that, I haven't used any other (apart from the verus built in one).

As you know, with a scope, education is power. Picoscope do so much to help with sample waveforms , tips, free software etc.
Don't pay silly money though. They are out there at the right price.

Andy.
What bandwidth is yours Andy?

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Post by Z4M-2006 » Thu Aug 31, 2017 5:24 pm

We tried a couple of different scopes,but ended up with a 2 channel picoscope..

Great tool,and worth the money if you get enough work for it.

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Post by Ducklakeview » Mon Sep 04, 2017 7:33 pm

Gone for a 4 channel Picoscope kit in the end..

Mike

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