Tektronix TDS5054B: Record Length Option: Solved!

[calibrationfixture]

Hi Ko,

Maybe you allready found a solution. Nevertheless coping with the new information a friend of mine has created, I hope, working License Keys for your TDS6154C B010492 Scope. With respectively 16, 18 and 20 F's these are:

X9SNA-4JU52-YGR8H-85GAZ-PSQKT-FUQKW-D
79A6A-4KV54-WSRHD-L3CN7-F5LPZ-B8NB9-5E
FYSKA-L2CMS-YNA9E-5RJHT-KHQXK-KGSKH-8XKB

18 and 20 F's could be too much. In that case you get too many: App XX Avail: not installed. This is no problem for the smooth working of the other installed/enabled ones.

Success,

Calibrationfixture

 

[Ko]

I have confirmed that your code can activate the options.
I am very happy to use the options.
Thank you very much.

[nicnac117]

Hi CF,
I just received a TDS5104 Serial No B020422 today . I spent all day getting it repaired and upgrading the memory and hard drive . It is now working well and calibrates properly . I would now like to enable all options if possible . Unfortunately i have never used Python etc . Could you take the time to coach me on what I need to do ?. Nick

[calibrationfixture]

Hi nicnac117,

For your TDS5104, SN B020422 with Maximum Memory (2M) and all possible Options (14 F's) it is:

PS C:\Users\?\?\Python\tek-ssc-master\tek-ssc-master> C:\Python27\python .\gen.py TDS5104 B020422 0644FFFFFFFFFFFFFF
PHQWL-LHDZF-P5UCD-HFP4L-SNVSR-QJVE

Sometimes you must install the latest Scope Application Software compatible with your MB and or Option Software from the Option Disk to make them work.

Enjoy,

Calibrationfixture

[nicnac117]

Thanks a  million Cf. Applied this this morning and it works great . i must get into this python thing . Cheers!

[nicnac117]

Hi again CF ,
Going to have a go at figuring this out Python . My question is what do I need as well as Python2.7? . Are there other libraries etc that need to be in same folder etc . Windows or ubuntu ?/?? any advice appreciated.
I have another  TDS 5104 and a VM 5000 to enable .

[calibrationfixture]

Hi nicnac117,

You need the Program(s):
- gen.py and
- validate.py

The last is used to split out the Option Mask for existing Keys. Not so relevant because we can use F's.

Both can be found at:

https://0xacab.org/mitic/tek-ssc/tree/master

Success,

Calibrationfixture


 

[ivi_yak]

do you have, maybe, Option Disk copy?

[ivi_yak]

Hi, sorry for buzzering
could pls help me with tds5104, I'm trying to understand is a good scope to buy for data analysis.

For example, accumulate rise time parameter to file and export it for further analysis.
How glitchy is the scope itself?
Does it support flash drives?

[coromonadalix]

@ ivi_yak   you're delaing with old technologies,   not sure they are apropriate for your needs,   and parts are hard to get

for any purchase   request an spc tests screenshot .. if not  move away, unless you snatch a good deal

upgrading ram, and a motherboard can or could be easy, but the scope software is outdated, you can put an ssd, and flash drive = usb key you mean ??  you have some limits

if you want to do spi, serial  etc ... better go with new technology like Siglent Rigol ... who can be freely upgraded ...

[colorburst]

ivi_yak,

The TDS5104 is good value if you need 1GHz BW and don't mind the clunky UI. It's fine for offline data analysis, you can export waveforms to file or program against GPIB. The built-in capabilities are very limited, however. The software is stable and doesn't glitch.

Flash drives are supported, the scope contains a regular PC motherboard and runs Windows 2000 or ME. The USB ports are hard to reach, so I prefer LAN connection for file transfer instead.

Part availability is on par with modern equipment, the custom hardware is difficult to replace indeed. The good news is that it's rarely a problem and will be obvious from SPC and self-test results. Any issues tend to be with the PC motherboard, the hard drive, or the power supply, all of which are commonly available or otherwise easy to deal with. Upgrades are possible, with some caveats, but not really worthwhile.