RIGOL MSO5000 hack

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baerndorfer posted this 22 September 2023

this is for everyone who wants to have full options on Rigol MSO5000 series...

1) download zip-file from this post.

2) extract and have a look at readme.txt

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Update Rigol to Firmware 1.03.00.01
Data from Rigol Website: MSO5000(ARM)Update v00.01.03.00.01.rar (70,1 MB)
Extract DS5000Update.GEL (70,1 MB) and copy to USB-stick.
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USB-stick (2GB FAT) - not every stick works for some reason...
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On oscilloscope do a local update (USB).
Then reboot MSO5000
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Delete content from USB-stick after flashing and copy 3 files on root of usb-stick.
01_03_00_01.bspatch (234 bytes)
DS5000Update.GEL (133,1 kB)
patch.txt (167 bytes)
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Then do a local update on MSO5000 again.
follow instructions on screen.
restart, done!

16.10.2023: i just updated all scopes to new 1.03.03.00 firmware. you can find archive as attachment.

enjoy

B

 

 

 

mso5000 rigol

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Jagau posted this 10 October 2023

According to Rigol lower upgrade is not supported! but

I think I found the patch I need for this upgrade from .01 to .03 from Dave on EEV blog

When I receive my scope I will confirm it for those who need it.

thanks Bearn

Jagau

baerndorfer posted this 10 October 2023

good news! i hope this works for you

regards!

Jagau posted this 13 October 2023

Jusy received my new MSO5074 scope this morning, can't wait to try it

Jagau

Jagau posted this 13 October 2023

When opening I was able to verify that the latest firmware dates from the beginning of this year

My Fw is v00.01.03.02.02

A new version of the FW is now in effect V01.03.03.00 with new modifications.

Already found the patch for this one.

However, the new version 003.03 must be installed as of March 2023 in order to take advantage of the new features and problems fixed on the old versions. 02.02 and 03.01

A first observation;

The new scope does not tolerate floating masses or power supplies isolated from the grid; it must be constantly grounded to the grid otherwise it reboots from time to time.

It seems much more efficient at first since my old one and the learning comes with it!

Jagau

Jagau posted this 14 October 2023

Hello all

The patch worked wonderfully and I now have an MSO5354, 350 MHz oscilloscope with two arbitrary generators and all options are enabled forever, including the power analyzer.

I am very happy with my new scope. I will take the opportunity to evaluate the new functions here on this thread.

All information could be find here:

https://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/hacking-the-rigol-mso5000-series-oscilloscopes/msg5102562/

Thanks to beardorfer and Dave on EEV blog.

Jagau

AlteredUnity posted this 14 October 2023

Hey Jagau, that's awesome you got everything up and running! I'm a bit lost with what you said

"The new scope does not tolerate floating masses or power supplies isolated from the grid; it must be constantly grounded to the grid otherwise it reboots from time to time."

I'm assuming you mean the scope has to be grounded to avoid the rebooting?

My scope will be here Monday so I'm setting ZPM back up and a few other simple boost topologies to test when it gets here, if you have time please share even simple results from normal transformers or any device, I'm excited to see your results, thanks!

Jagau posted this 14 October 2023

Hello Alter

What I mean by my personal observation is that the scope should always be plugged into the system that supplies electricity to your home,grid system.

To avoid damaging your scope you can connect the device you want checked to an isolation transformer, to avoid short circuits and damaging your scope.

There is no problems with battery operating system no need to isolate your device.

I hope it's clearer, don't hesitate to ask.

YT from Dave who is ingineer and with explanation

Jagau

Jagau posted this 14 October 2023

I continued the investigations into the performance of the MSO5354 scope and with my

TinySA as function generator (0 to 900Mmz) which with a termination of 50 ohms at the input of Ch1

I easily reach 350Mhz more precisely 362 Mhz after this cut, this with attenuation at 0 db, wonderful

The rise time is almost 1 nanosec, more precisely 0.9 nanosecond, or 900 ps, wonderful and very satisfied.

Which corresponds to 0.35 / BW     0.35 / 350= 1 nanosec risetime.

The next analysis will be on the power analysis software.

Jagau

baerndorfer posted this 16 October 2023

with new firmare its possible to have vnc connection, which is much faster than compared to web-interface.

Jagau posted this 16 October 2023

Hi Bearn

We could even connect to a private network on different remote computers with IP adress, and see in real time the searches carried out, very interesting this VNC, virtual network connection..

One of the features I like is the HDMI output, I put it on my big 60 inch HDTV, wow what a picture.

They also sells touch screens remote from the scope.

This will definitely be something to try VNC all together.

There are several other interesting features in this scope, including the two 25 Mhz arbitrary signal generators that can be activated on different channels, that I discover every day.

Jagau

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