Looking at scopes - Advice needed...
Posted: 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
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