Full Review of the Rigol DS1052E Oscilloscope

[deathcow]

Having used one of these for the last 8 months now, for a variety of microcontroller work including i2c bus work, these scopes are UNBELIEVABLE value for the money.

[MrOverdriver]

I've a question sir, I live in an old house and there isn't the ground connection. I've only phase and neutral wire in my electric wiring. Although this disadvantage can I use this oscilloscope (I'm loving it) without problems?How can I solve?Thanks a lot sir,I hope you will respond, I heard a lot of opposing views so I'm uncertain.

[EEVblog]

@MrOverdriver Don't go measuring the mains with an oscilloscope without knowing *exactly* what you are doing. Get a proper high voltage differential probe.

[MrOverdriver]

@EEVblog if I've understood the only risk is to be electrocuted if you look at high-voltage circuits? There is no danger of false readings from the instrument? Apologizing for the trouble caused by my questions but I've read that with ungrounded oscilloscope it's impossible to get correct measurement but I don't understand if it's true and why...Thanks a lot

[vineyardst1]

Do you think 50 to 100 MHz trick works for RIGOL 1062D that I own. Can you point out to any firmware models that will work with it. It has an analog bandwith of 60MHz but the sample rate is only 400MHz.

[dionysian83]

I have a question. If this scope has a sample rate of 1Ghz why does it only have a bandwidth of 50MHZ...? It seems like it should be able to support a larger bandwith seeing as the sample rate is x10 the nyquist sampling rate.

[EEVblog]

@dionysian83 It's marketing. They limit the bandwidth deliberately to create different models and price points.

[ideegeniali]

@dionysian83 50MHz is the analog bandwidth. The signal gets deteriorated in the analog stage, if it's faster than 50MHz. Then there is the sampling stage, in equivalent time, and this can do impressive figures as 1GHz. But won't sample anything that didn't pass trough the analog stage, wich limits the bandwidth of the signal that actual enters the scope before even being sampled.

[mafiouso]

if anyone is after rigol products let me know i can get good prices

[starduststeve]

Yipee! Just got mine today.

One question: is it normal, that the LCD-pixels seems to "flicker" a bit, depending on the movements my eyes?

[ka7cev]

Would like to see a review of the new 'A version of the Instek GDS-1000 series, such as the GDS-1152A (150MHz). The 'A' features a 2M sample mode, up from 4k in the version I have (non-'A'). Enjoy the equipment reviews immensely; a pleasure to be able to view the gear "live". Thanks.

[DanFrederiksen]

it's funny to think about that he filmed this up side down : )

[gbowne1]

Dave, What Rigol probes would you suggest using with this scope?

[EEVblog]

The standard switchable probes supplied with the scope are just fine, no need for anything better, it's only 60MHz bandwidth.

[vineyardst1]

Do you think 50 to 100 MHz trick works for RIGOL 1062D that I own. Can you point out to any firmware models that will work with it. It has an analog bandwith of 60MHz but the sample rate is only 400MHz.

[zololuo]

@EEVblog I AM selling this modal for 350usd per pc , softwarexpsp2-com/index.asp

[isinfire]

what you guys think of ATTEN ADS1102 DIGITAL STORAGE OSCILLOSCOPE 100MHz

please let me know any feedback will help thanks

[mtttee2]

Thanks for this useful review.

I have a question in mind. Most oscilloscope have their negative terminal of the probe internally connected. These negative terminals are usually connected to the neutral terminal of the power grid.

How about this oscilloscope are they internally connected and are their negative terminal connected to the neutral of the power grid?

[EEVblog]

Yes, the probe ground is connected to the mains earth connection. This is the same for most oscilloscopes unless they advertised as having "isolated" probe inputs.

[mtttee2]

Ok thanks a lot. Hope to watch your next EEVblog video soon.

[gatekeeper1006]

Thanks for you help

[EEVblog]

See Blog #26 for info about calibration.

Whether or not you calibrate it is up to you. It has a built in calibration feature, and that is probably good enough for general use.

I have not looked into repair, sorry, I don't know anyone who has had to get one fixed. Your local authorised Rigol rep would be the place to start.

For a $500 scope, you wouldn't normally worry about how much it costs to get fixed...

[gatekeeper1006]

Thanks for the review.

I have a few questions.

1- Does it have to be calibrated very often? If so, where do I send it?

2- If it stops working after warranty, where do I get it repaired? How much can I expect to pay for calibrations or repair?

I'm sorry if these seem like dumb questions; but I'm new at this.

Thanks

[mafiouso]

thanks for the review