Rigol DS1104Z Programming Guide

RIGOL
II DS1000Z Programming Guide
Document Overview
This manual guides users to control RIGOL DS1000Z series digital oscilloscope remotely by programming
using SCPI commands through the remote interface. DS1000Z can build communication with the PC
through the USB, LAN or GPIB (option) interface.
Main Topics in this Manual:
Chapter 1 Programming Overview
This chapter introduces how to build the remote communication between DS1000Z series digital
oscilloscope and the PC. It also introduces the remote control method and the SCPI commands.
Chapter 2 Command System
This chapter introduces the syntax, function, parameter and using instruction of each command.
Chapter 3 Programming Demos
This chapter lists some programming demos to illustrate how to use commands to realize the common
functions of the oscilloscope in the development environments of Excel, LabVIEW, Matlab, Visual Basic 6.0
and Visual C++ 6.0.
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Format Conventions in this Manual:
1. Button
The function key at the front panel is denoted by the format of “Button Name (Bold) + Text Box” in the
manual, for example, Utility denotes the “Utility” key.
2. Menu
The menu item is denoted by the format of “Menu Word (Bold) + Character Shading” in the manual,
for example, System denotes the “System” item under Utility.
3. Operation Step
The next step of the operation is denoted by an arrow “” in the manual. For example, Utility 
System denotes pressing Utility at the front panel and then pressing System.
Content Conventions in this Manual:
DS1000Z series includes the following models. Unless otherwise noted, this manual takes DS1104Z-S as an
example to illustrate the command system of DS1000Z series.
Model
Analog Bandwidth
Channel
Source Channel
DS1104Z
100 MHz
4
None
DS1074Z
70 MHz
4
None
DS1104Z-S
100 MHz
4
2
DS1074Z-S
70 MHz
4
2

Rigol DS1104Z Specifications

General

Brand	Rigol
Model	DS1104Z
Category	Test Equipment
Language	English