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EasyScopeX Install Guide

The document provides instructions for installing EasyScopeX software to enable computer control and data collection from SIGLENT oscilloscopes. It describes downloading and installing the required .NET framework, NI-VISA software to enable communication, and then the EasyScopeX software itself. Key steps include accepting license agreements, setting install paths, and connecting the oscilloscope to enable communication and return device information.

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EasyScopeX Install Guide

The document provides instructions for installing EasyScopeX software to enable computer control and data collection from SIGLENT oscilloscopes. It describes downloading and installing the required .NET framework, NI-VISA software to enable communication, and then the EasyScopeX software itself. Key steps include accepting license agreements, setting install paths, and connecting the oscilloscope to enable communication and return device information.

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EasyScopeX Installation Guide

EasyScopeX is a software application that provides computer control and data


collection from a number of SIGLENT oscilloscopes, including the SDS1000,
SDS1000X/X+, SDS1000X-E, and SDS2000/X product families. Before using
EasyScopeX, you need to know the configuration requirements and installation
procedures of the software.

System Requirements

Before using EasyScopeX Software, ensure that your computer meets the
following configuration requirements.

Hardware Configuration Requirements


z 1GHz or higher processor
z 200M or more hard disk space
z 1024x768 monitor resolution or above
z 256M or more RAM
z USB or LAN interface and cable

Running Environment

z Microsoft Windows XP, 2000, Win7, 8, 10 (32bit and 64bit)


z .NET framework 3.5 SP1
z National Instruments NI-VISA library version 5.4 or higher 

The application you are installing requires the Microsoft .NET framework version
3.5 to run. You can download the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 package
directly from Microsoft. This is a small 3 MB download with just the .NET framework
installer. When you run it, the installer downloads the actual framework components
that need to be installed on your computer. Once you've installed the .NET framework,
you can continue installing the application.
If you plan to install version 3.5 of the .NET framework on a large number of
computers, you can also download the full package of the Microsoft .NET Framework
3.5 SP1. This 231 MB download comes directly from Microsoft. The small 3 MB
installer likely needs to download much less than this, depending on what is already
present on your computer. The installation steps are as follows:
a. Double click the dotnetfx35.exe , launch the install process, dialog as shown
below:
b. Choose ACCEPT, click Install, dialog as shown above:

c. Wait for the installation to complete and then Click “Exit”

.Net Framework 3.5 is now installed on the PC. When installing on Windows 7(64
bits) PC complete the following steps to use it:
a. Open the Start menu and click "Control Panel".

b. Under the "Programs" category, click the "Turn Windows features on or off"
link text.
c. Uncheck the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 entry. Click OK to accept this
setting and return to Turn Windows Features on or off to re-enable
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 by checking the box.

NI-VISA
Before using EasyScopeX, please make sure that you have properly installed
the latest version of National Instruments NI-VISA Software.

NI-VISA is a communication library that enables computer communications to


instrumentation. There are two available VISA packages: A full version and the
Run-Time Engine. The full version includes NI device drivers and a tool named
NI MAX; a user interface to control the device. While the drivers and NI MAX
can be useful, they are not required for EasyScopeX. The Run-Time Engine is
a much smaller file and is recommended for use with EasyScopeX.

For convenience, you can get the NI-VISA 5.4 full version from:
http://www.ni.com/download/ni-visa-5.4/4230/en/.You can also download
NI-VISA Run-Time Engine 5.4 to your PC and install it as default selection. Its
installation process is similar with the full version.

Follow these steps to install NI-VISA (The full version of NI-VISA 5.4 is used in
this example):

a. Download the appropriate version of NI-VISA (Run-time engine is


recommended)
b. Double click the visa540_full.exe, dialog shown as below:

c. Click Unzip, the install process will launch after unzipping files. If your
computer needs to install the .NET Framework 4, it may auto start.

d. The NI-VISA install dialog is shown above. Click Next to start the
installation process.
e. Set the install path, default path is “C:\Program Files\National Instruments\”,
you can change it, if you prefer. Click Next, dialog as shown above.

f. Click Next twice, in the License Agreement dialog, select the “I accept the
above 2 License Agreement(s).”,and click Next, dialog as shown below:
g. Click Next to begin installation.

h. Now the installation is complete, reboot your PC.


EasyScopeX Software Installation
a. Download the latest EasyScopeX software. It is available on the product page for
the appropriate SIGLENT Oscilloscope on the SIGLENT website (www.siglent.com)

b. Double click on the EasyScopeX_setup.msi file. This will launch the install
process, dialog as shown below:

c. Click Next, dialog as shown above:

Notice: Win8 or Win10 users must choose “Everyone”.


d. Set the install path, default path is “C:\Program Files\EasyTools\EasyScopeX”,
you can change it, click Next, dialog as shown above.
e. Click Next to start the installation.

f. Install Complete:
Connect the Device
Depending on your specific model your oscilloscope may be able to communicate with a
PC through the USB or LAN interface. This manual takes the USB as an example. (For
instructions to communicate with a PC through the LAN interface see the User Manual.)

a. The application EasyScopeX is shown below.

b. Click Add Device Button, the Add Device dialog is shown below:
c. Click USBTMC, the Connect Device Dialogs shown below:

d. Click the Add button to add it to the Scope Explorer, and you can communicate
with the device in the application. Input “*IDN?” in Send Commands text area, as
below:

e. Pressing the Enter key will return for you the device information, the result is
shown below:

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