Question :
I downloaded and Installed OpenChoice Desktop, but it doesn't recognize my scope.
Answer :
Refer to the Prerequisites.txt file available to download on the same page for OpenChoice desktop. Make sure you have all the prerequisites specified.
Prerequisites
1. PC equipped with Microsoft Windows 7 32 Bit and 64 Bit OS, Windows 8.1 32 Bit and 64 Bit OS, 4GB RAM or more.
2. Connected by GPIB, USB, RS232 or LAN to a compatible Tektronix Oscilloscope.
3. VISA (Virtual Instrument Software Architecture) must be installed on the PC for OpenChoice Desktop to work.
4. This version of OpenChoice Desktop requires TekVISA v 4.1.0 or higher to be installed on the PC.
5. Tektronix USB Drivers for THS3000 Series Oscilloscopes must be installed on the PC for OpenChoice Desktop to communicate to these oscilloscopes.
*OpenChoice Desktop communicates directly to THS3000 series oscilloscopes using Serial Port and does not require VISA.
Helpful Links
- OpenChoice Desktop + Prerequisites.txt Link:
https://www.tek.com/oscilloscope/tds210-software/tektronix-openchoice-d…
- TekVISA
https://www.tek.com/oscilloscope/tds7054-software/tekvisa-connectivity-…
This FAQ Applies to:
Product Series: 5 Series MSO Low Profile 5 Series B MSO 6 Series B MSO DPO7000 DPO70000SX ATI Performance Oscilloscope MDO3000 Mixed Domain Oscilloscope MDO4000C Mixed Domain Oscilloscope MSO/DPO70000DX Mixed Signal/Digital Phosphor Oscilloscopes MSO/DPO2000B Mixed Signal Oscilloscope (Discontinued) MSO3000 / DPO3000 MSO/DPO4000 Mixed Signal Oscilloscope (Discontinued) MSO/DPO5000B Mixed Signal Oscilloscope (Discontinued) TBS1000C Digital Storage Oscilloscope TBS2000B Digital Storage Oscilloscope tds1000 edu TDS2000C Digital Storage Oscilloscope (Discontinued) TDS3000C Digital Phosphor Oscilloscope (Discontinued) TPS2000B Digital Storage Oscilloscope (Discontinued)
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