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I added the guide to my iPad for easy reference.Įven better, the table of contents and index are all hot-linked to their corresponding sections of the user guide. However, the actual user guide is supplied on CD or available as a download from their web site.
#DSA815 PRACTICE HOW TO#
The Quick Guide brochure explained how to adjust the front legs, connect it to power, do an initial self-calibration, and the layout of the controls and ports, but little else. Yes, I am that old! I’m hoping Rigol will supply us a proper case in the future. It rather reminds me of the old-time doctor’s kits when they used to make house calls. I do love the rounded “lunchbox” style case. The front pouch is large enough to carry an assortment of cables and adapters and the rear compartment fits the line cord nicely. I also noticed (painfully) the front snap-clips that hold the cover closed will pinch your fingers, if held on the sides while snapping them closed. The carry case is well made and nicely padded, but was originally designed for their 1000-series oscilloscopes, so it's a very tight fit for the wider analyzer and the “hold-down” straps don’t fit all the way across the top. One minor thing I couldn’t help noticing was that the carry handle, while mounted with metal pins (comforting), wasn’t mounted at the center of mass, so the unit tilts slightly forward when carried. Obviously, there's some shielding inside. The second thing that struck me was the weight of the unit for its size at 9.4 pounds. It's no larger than some of the smaller-size budget oscilloscopes with dimensions of 14″ wide by 7″ tall by just 5″ deep. Upon opening the box, the first thing that struck me was the small size of the unit and the apparent quality of the enclosure and controls. Figure 1 – The Rigol DSA815TG (with tracking generator).