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 Arb Editing and Creation Tips For Ultra Station and the DG1000Z Family | The DG1Z arbitary waveform generators feature SiFi technology. This allows you to set the sample rate and points in an arbitrary waveform enabling easy waveform creation and editing with Rigol Ultra Station Software.
Here is an example that can help you build a waveform and learn some of the tricks to using Ultra Station. |
| C#.NET basic instrument communication example | Here is a short example on using National Instrument VISA and C#.NET to communicate with an instrument. |
| Can I use RS-232 with Ultrascope? | Yes.
This can be especially helpful if you are experiencing issues with your USB driver or other communication issues.
Check out this procedure for step-by-step directions. |
| Can I view and print the graphs in Black and White in Ultrascope? | Yes. To save on printing inks, you can invert the graph colors in Ultrascope by following the attached procedure. |
 DG1022 Excel Simple Control Program | We have built a small VBA based demo program for use with Microsoft Excel.
See attachments for details. |
| DG4000 DG1000Z DG5000 LabVIEW 2011 General Example | This example VI provides a way to remotely select the waveform function, amplitude, and DC offset.
It also allows you to remotely enable the outputs as well.
The DG4000 DG5000 DG1000Z example code is built using National Instruments VISA and LabVIEW 2011. |
| DM3068 LabVIEW 2010 example of basic function measurements | This example VI allows the user to select a function, number of measurements, measurement delay, and data storage option.
It utilizes National Instruments VISA to communicate with the instrument. Therefore, the user must have VISA installed on the controlling PC. |
| DM3068 LabVIEW example code for maximum data rate | The DM3068 is capable of a reading rate of 2000 readings/sec when controlled via USB, Ethernet, or serial bus.
The attached document provides the sequence of commands to enable DCV measurements at the fastest rate.
The attached LabVIEW 2010 VI allows remote programming of the instrument for fast data collection. |
| DP1000A Software: UltraPower User's Guide | Here is a User's Guide for the DP1000A Series software, UltraPower.
UltraPower allows users to control and record the output and various instrument settings for their DP1000A Series of Power Supplies. |
| DP1116A LabVIEW 2010 Demo Code IV Sweep | This demo code uses LabVIEW 2010 and VISA to program a Rigol DP1116A power supply to sweep either voltage or current and measure current or voltage.
This can be used to characterize many different devices such as LED's, Diodes, Transistors, and resistors. |
| DP1116A Timer Burn In Cycle Example program | This program allows the user to set two output steps (voltage, current, and time duration) that are run one-after-another. This group of steps can be repeated up to 49 times and then a final step is run.
The VI requires National Instruments VISA to work. |
| DS1000B LabVIEW 2011 Simple Data Transfer | This VI allows you to select the channel for data transfer and save off data as a CSV file format. Written in LabVIEW 2011. |
| How can I zoom in Ultrascope? | You can zoom in on features for the Waveforms as well as the Virtual Front panel.
Follow the attached procedure. |
| How do I install UltraSigma Compatible software? | You will need to have Ultra Sigma installed first.
Contact Rigol for more information.
Ultra IQ provides modulation waveform editing for the DSG3000 series of RF sources.
Ultra Power provides instrument control and data collection for the Rigol DP series of power supplies.
Ultra Signal Studio is a legacy software package that provides arbitrary waveform creation, editing, and download capabilities for the Rigol DG4000 and DG5000 arbitrary waveform generators.
Ultra Station is a software package that provides arbitrary waveform creation, editing, and download capabilities for the Rigol DG1000Z, DG4000 and DG5000 arbitrary waveform generators.
Ultra Spectrum provides instrument control and spectrum analysis for Rigol DSA1000, 1000A, and 800 series Digital Spectrum Analyzers. |
| How do I install UltraSigma? | UltraSigma is a software installation that provides basic communications between a computer and an instrument using VISA.
It is also used to contain instrument specific software like UltraSpectrum for use with Rigol Spectrum Analyzers, Ultra Signal Studio for Arbitrary Waveform Generators, and Ultra Power for Power Supplies. |
| How do I retrieve data using UltraSigma and a DSA? | You can easily collect live and stored traces and other types of data using UltraSigma.
Please see the attachment. |
| How do I store and recall saved setups using UltraScope for my DS1000 Series Oscilloscope? | You can easily store and recall saved instrument setups for your DS1000E, D, B, and CA scope and UltraScope software.
Please see attached for details. |
| LabVIEW 2010 Example Basic DSA Control | This example program retrieves trace data from Rigol Spectrum Analyzers (DSA1000, 1000A, and 800 series).
Requires LabVIEW 2010 or higher and VISA installed. |
| LabVIEW 2010 Example for a DS1000E/D: Data collection and transfer | This example and it's corresponding EXE use VISA to communication with a Rigol DS1000E/D scope.
The example allows the user to configure the oscilloscope for different data collection sizes (Normal or Long). It then graphs the data. |
| LabVIEW 2011 Example of Returning Raw Memory (deep memory) DS2000 DS4000 DS6000 | Here is a LabVIEW example of returning deep memory waveforms from a DS2000, DS4000, or DS6000 oscilloscope. |
| LabVIEW 2011 General Example VI for DS Oscillscopes. | This example allows the user to select a VISA resource, channel number, and return the displayed data from the following Rigol Oscilloscopes:
DS1000Z/-S
DS2000/A/A-S
DSDS4000
DS6000
It uses NI VISA and LabVIEW 2011. |
| LabVIEW 2011 Sweep example program for the DP1116A power supply | We have built a short LabVIEW example that allows users to remotely configure the DP1116A power supply for a voltage or current stair step sweep with readback of voltage and current.
See attached for more details. |
| Pass/Fail Limit Builder | Rigol Spectrum analyzers are capable of Pass/Fail Limit tests.
We built this example to allow users to create, download, and save Pass/Fail limits easily.
This application requires:
- Excel 2010 (enable macros)
- NI VISA Runtime Engine
- Rigol DSA-1000, 1000A, and 800
- USB or Ethernet cable |
| Rigol Software Installation and Usage guide | An overview of the installation and usage of the Ultra Family of software products from RIGOL |
| Simple Excel 2010 VBA Control program DS1000E DS1000D Oscilloscopes | We have built a small VBA based demo program for use with Microsoft Excel.
See attachments for details. |
| Simple Excel Datalogging Loop program for use with the DM3058 DMM. | This is a simple program written for use with Excel that allows the user to control and collect data from a DM3058 DMM.
Users can select the measurement function, number of samples, and delay between samples, run the test, and graph and manipulate the data as with any Excel spreadsheet. |
| Simple Excel Datalogging Loop program for use with the DM3068 DMM. | This is a simple program written for use with Excel that allows the user to control and collect data from a DM3068 DMM.
Users can select the measurement function, number of samples, and delay between samples, run the test, and graph and manipulate the data as with any Excel spreadsheet. |
| Simple Excel VBA Control program DS1000CA DS1000B Oscilloscopes | We have built a small VBA based demo program for use with Microsoft Excel.
See attachments for details. |
| Simple Excel VBA Control program DSA8, DSA1000, DSA1000A Spectrum Analyzers | We have built a small VBA based demo program for use with Microsoft Excel.
See attachments for details. |
| Simple Excel VBA Control program for DS2000, DS4000, DS6000 Oscilloscopes | We have built a small VBA based demo program for use with Microsoft Excel.
See attachments for details. |
| Ultra Power Analyzer | Download of Ultra Power Analyzer Software |
| Ultra Station (old) - Advanced Activation Instructions | Follow these easy steps to activate your UltraStation Advanced software. |
| UltraAcquire Help File | |
| UltraScope Getting Started Guide DS1000Z DS2000 DS4000 DS6000 | |
| UltraScope User's Video | Here is a short video on using Rigol UltrScope Software. This is free software for control and data retrieval for Rigol DS1000E, D, CA, and B series of Oscilloscopes. |
| UltraScope Windows 7 installation instructions | By Default, Ultrascope will only be installed on the administrative user accounts.
To use Ultrascope on Guest and other user accounts without administrative privileges, please follow the attached directions.
Note: These instructions were developed on Win 7 and may not work for all OS'. |
| UltraSpectrum Software Introduction | UltraSpectrum is a software package for use with Rigol Spectrum Analyzers. Here is a brief description of it's capabilities. |
| User's Guide for UltraSigma Software | UltraSigma is a VISA based communication and shell program that eases communication and remote control of instrumentation.
We have built a short user's guide to familiarize user's with the features of UltraSigma. |
| What are the maximum number of points I can return with Ultrascope? | Ultrascope can only bring back 600 data points at this time. This is equivalent to the displayed data size and also the number of horizontal pixels available on the LCD. |
| S1210 EMI PreCompliance software | Download free trial of S1210 EMI software |
| S1220 ASK/FSK Demodulation Software for use with DSA832, DSA832E, or DSA875 instruments | Download the ASK/FSK Demodulation Software. Only for use with DSA832, DSA832E, or DSA875 instruments. |
| S1501 UltraLoad Software | Virtual front panel, control, and data recording for DL3000 Series Electronic Loads. PC Software that connects over USB or LXI. Requires UltraSigma. |
| Ultra IQ Modulation Software | Ultra IQ software enables I and Q waveform creation, editing and downloading to RF Sources. Requires an active IQ-DSG3000 license, sold separately. |
| Ultra Sigma file update for MSO5000 | Update component for UltraSigma to manage screen captures on new instruments. Requires the latest version of UltraSigma already be installed. Instructions provided. |
| Ultra Station Software (New) | Waveform creation and manipulation software. Compatible with:DG1000ZDG2000DG4000DG5000 & DG5000 ProDG800 & DG800 ProDG900 & DG900 ProMSO5000 (if generator option enabled)MSO7000 (if generator option enabled)MSO8000 (if generator option enabled) |
| Ultra Station Software (old) | Waveform creation and manipulation software for DG1Z, DG4K, DS scopes with sources (-S), and DG5K series instruments. |
| UltraAcquire Base software | Base configuration and data collection software for the Rigol M300 data acquisition/switch system. |
| UltraPower | Power Supply Control Software for the DP1000 and 800 Series Power Supplies. |
| UltraScope for DS1000B | Waveform capture software for DS1000B Series Oscilloscopes. |
| Ultrascope for DS1000CA | Waveform capture software for DS1000CA Series Oscilloscopes. |
| UltraScope for DS1000D | Waveform capture software for DS1000D Series Oscilloscopes. |
| UltraScope for DS1000E | Oscilloscope Waveform Capture Software for DS1000E Series. |
| UltraScope Remote Interface and Control SW | Virtual Front Panel Software for the DS versions of the 1000Z, 2000, 4000, 5000, 6000, 7000, and 8000 oscilloscopes |
| UltraSigma Instrument Connectivity Driver | Software for Communicating with instruments over VISA. UltraSigma is also a container and gateway for software such as Ultra Signal Studio, Ultra Spectrum, Ultra Power, and more. |
| UltraSigma Update for 7000 | Update component for UltraSigma to manage screen captures on 7000 series instruments. Requires the latest version of UltraSigma already be installed. Instructions provided. |
| UltraSigma Update for RSA | Update component for UltraSigma to manage screen captures on RSA series instruments. Requires the latest version of UltraSigma already be installed. Instructions provided. |
| UltraSpectrum | Spectrum Analyzer Software (15 day free trial) for DSA models |
| UltraWave | Free Software for creating arbitrary wavefoms using the DG1022 and DG2041A as well as some legacy models. |
| BIN file converter for UltraVision II Oscilloscopes | Converts BIN to CSV at the commnad prompt on a PC for BIN files created on MSO5000, DS7000, MSO7000, and MSO8000 instruments. |
| DS8000 UltraDaq Lite Help Guide | |
| PA1011 Control Software | Control Software for the PA 1011 Power Amplifier. Works on Win 7 32 bit and Win XP. |
Application Software
| S1210 | EMI PreCompliance Software for RIGOL Spectrum Analyzers. Requires EMI option to be enabled on the instrument. Does NOT work with RSA3000E models. Only supported by RSA3000 models. |
| Ultra Acquire Pro | M300 Configuration Software with advanced data analysis features |
| Ultra Spectrum | Software for controlling and analyzing data from RIGOL spectrum analyzers. |
| Ultra Station-adv | Full advanced version of UltraStation wave generation software for DG1000Z, DG4000, DG5000 Series generators as well as DS1000Z and DS2000A "-S" embedded generators. This is a software upgrade license. |
| UltraView | Datalogging software for the DM3058 or DM3058E. Requires purchase to use. |
| S1220 | ASK/FSK Demodulation Software. Only for use with DSA832, DSA832E, or DSA875 instruments. |
| UPA-DS | Power Analysis Software for Oscilloscopes |