Currently supported instruments for use with the SIGLENT USB-GPIB adapter
August 8, 2019
The SIGLENT USB-GPIB adaptor currently works with the following SIGLENT instruments: Multimeters – SDM3065X/SDM3065X-SC SDM3055/SDM3055-SC SDM3045X Function/Arbitrary waveform generators – SDG6000X Series SDG5000 Series SDG2000X Series SDG1000X Series SDG1000 Series RF Generators – SSG3000X/-IQE Series SSG5000X/-V Series Spectrum & vector network analyzers – SSA3000X Series SSA3000X Plus Series SVA1000X Series Oscilloscopes … Continued
USB host connector power limits for instrumentation
June 14, 2019
SIGLENT instruments with USB ports can supply 500mA steady current at 5 V.
Oscilloscope Specifications: What does “div” mean in the specifications?
February 27, 2019
The term “div” for most SIGLENT specifications is equal to the Vertical Scale value (Commonly shown in units of Volts/div). Take the specification for the DC Gain Accuracy of a SIGLENT SDS1052DL+ For ranges ≤ 100 mV/div, the DC Gain Accuracy is given as ± [3% × (|reading|+|offset|) +1% × |offset| +0.2 * div+2 mV] If: Reading = 0.5 … Continued
Where do I find environmental, EMC, and other compliance information for your products?
January 10, 2019
Information regarding product compliance is available on the datasheet for each product. Contact your local Siglent office for more details if you have trouble finding what you need. You can also write support@siglentna.com
Are your instruments FCC compliant?
December 14, 2018
Test and measurement equipment is exempt from FCC emissions limits per CFR 47, Part 15, para 15.103(c): https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/CFR-2002-title47-vol1/pdf/CFR-2002-title47-vol1-sec15-103.pdf Specifically: “(c) A digital device used exclusively as industrial, commercial, or medical test equipment.”
Configuring the IP address on the SDS1000 (DL+, CNL+, and more)
December 3, 2018
To adjust the IP settings on the SDS1000 series, including the SDS1052DL+: Press Utility > Next Page to page 3/4: Press the softkey next to IO Setting > Press the softkey next to IP Setting: Now, you can see the IP configuration. Press the topmost softkey (shown below) … Continued
USB Connectivity Checklist
April 24, 2018
The Universal Serial Bus (USB) is very popular and has added a tremendous level of convenience and flexibility to computer and peripheral controls, including test and measurement instrumentation. As with all technology, it isn’t always sunshine and blue skies. Here are some common troubleshooting steps for USB connection issues: – Is the instrument plugged in … Continued
Potential Solutions to Easy software window rendering/font issues
March 8, 2018
The installation of SIGLENT EasySpectrum and other “Easy” software is typically uneventful. But, there may be an occasional issue. Here are some steps that may help clear up any issues that you may encounter: Here is an example of a mis-rendered window view of EasySpectrum: Here are some steps that may help fix the issue: … Continued
Standard probe product list
December 27, 2017
Here is a list of probes currently supplied with each oscilloscope: Click here to view the Product Probe List
How to save to an external USB with the SDS series of oscilloscopes
December 22, 2017
The SDS series of SIGLENT Digital Oscilloscopes have a number of save options that include copies of the displayed image (Bitmap, JPG, and PNG are common image types) as well as instrument configurations (Setups) and data (CSV). Here are brief instructions on how to save files to external USB memory devices. Insert a USB memory … Continued