This powerful USB 3.0 super speed oscilloscope combines fast sampling up to 1 GSa/s with high resolutions of 12, 14 and 16 bit and a large memory of 64 Mpoints on all four channels. The oscilloscope supports continuous streaming measurements up to 200 MSa/s and can be synchronized with other oscilloscopes using the CMI interface to form a multi channel combined instrument with synchronized time base. The CMI interface is available by default on the Handyscope HS6 DIFF. Optionally, the Handyscope HS6 DIFF can be delivered with SureConnect connection test and resistance measurement on each channel. Also, the Handyscope HS6 DIFF can be delivered with SafeGround option. With SafeGround you can switch the differential inputs of the Handyscope HS6 DIFF into single ended inputs with ground protection. It allows to make measurements using standard attenuating probes and protects the scope when a short circuit to ground is created.
SafeGround
SafeGround gives the possibility to use the oscilloscope inputs both as single ended and as differential. When SafeGround is active and you accidentally create a wrong connection that causes a short circuit, SafeGround will disconnect the ground of the input channel without damaging the oscilloscope or PC.
SureConnect
While measuring, the revolutionary SureConnect connection test feature of the Handyscope HS6 DIFF checks in real time whether your test probe or clip actually makes electrical contact with your test subject.
EMI pre compliance testing
The powerful capabilities of the Handyscope HS6 DIFF – 1000XMESG EMI analyzer give the user the possibility to quickly perform a good EMI compliance test. With this cost effective test, time and money are saved by avoiding extra visits to expensive EMC testing facilities. The supplied EMI probe set TP-EMI-HS6 contains three magnetic field (H field) probes and one electric field (E field) probe. The tripod ensures that the probes can be positioned properly at the object under test.
Multi oscilloscope synchronisation
The Handyscope HS6 DIFF is equipped with a sophisticated CMI synchronization bus, allowing to connect multiple Handyscope HS6 DIFFs to each other by means of TP-C50H Coupling cable CMIs, to use them as a combined synchronized oscilloscope. All Handyscopes will measure at the same sample frequency (0 ppm deviation!). Apart from a synchronization bus, the CMI also contains a trigger bus and a detection bus. The maximum number of Handyscopes is only limited by the number available USB ports.
When the instruments are located further apart, yet have to be combined and synchronized, the Wireless Multi Instrument Synchronization Module WCMI can be used. The WCMI modules are connected to the extension port of the instruments and allow to synchronize instruments that are up to 400 m apart.
WCMI
High accuracy
The Handyscope HS6 DIFF measures with high resolutions of 14 and 16 bit. A signal measured with the Handyscope HS6 DIFF therefore has 256 times more resolution than most standalone oscilloscopes, which usually have a low resolution of 8 or 9 bit. The high resolution of the Handyscope HS6 DIFF precision oscilloscope allows for measuring signals with more accuracy, because the quantization error is much lower.
Zoomed in to 8 mV range
Large memory
When measuring at high sample rates, a long record length/large memory is necessary to be able to record a complete signal in the acquisition buffer. Where most oscilloscopes have 2.5 kpoints or 100 kpoints memory, the Handyscope HS6 DIFF has up to 256 Mpoints memory per channel, depending on the selected resolution and the number of active channels. When measuring at 14 bit resolution and all four channels, the available memory is 32 Mpoints per channel. This gives the user 300 to 100000 times more memory. An advantage of a large memory is that once-only fast phenomena can be captured accurately or complete serial communication signal blocks can be measured all at once. For example complete serial communications, like CAN bus signals, can be measured all in one record to be reviewed and analyzed afterwards.
Zoom in 1 million times
Bandwidth limit
It seems reasonable to assume that more bandwidth is better, but a wider bandwidth gives more noise. To reduce your noise you can switch on a bandwidth limiter for each channel of the Handyscope HS6 DIFF.
The Handyscope HS6-DIFF-200XMSG-W5 is a premium differential USB oscilloscope designed to deliver high-performance signal analysis with enhanced safety and precision. With a maximum sampling rate of 200 MSa/s and a streaming speed of 40 MSa/s, this model is well-suited for capturing detailed measurements of slower and mid-speed signals.
Equipped with a substantial 256 Mpts memory depth, the HS6-DIFF-200XMSG-W5 offers the ability to analyze extended signal durations without compromising resolution. The device’s differential inputs are galvanically isolated, ensuring safe operation even in electrically noisy or complex environments. These features make it ideal for automotive diagnostics, power supply testing, and control systems analysis.
This variant includes SureConnect and SafeGround technologies, which automatically verify proper probe connection and provide an additional layer of user protection by managing grounding risks. Together, these features help ensure the integrity of measurements and protect both the operator and the equipment from damage due to miswiring or short circuits.
Compact and USB-powered, the HS6-DIFF-200XMSG-W5 offers unmatched portability and convenience for field engineers and lab professionals alike. The scope interfaces with the powerful Multi Channel software suite, offering advanced capabilities such as waveform math, automated reporting, and comprehensive triggering options.
This model’s combination of deep memory, reliable isolation, and advanced safety functions makes it a trusted instrument for high-resolution signal monitoring and diagnostic tasks across industries.
Versatile Multi Channel oscilloscope software
The Handyscope HS6 DIFF is delivered with the versatile Multi Channel oscilloscope software, which transforms the Handyscope HS6 DIFF into an oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, data logger, multimeter and protocol analyzer.
Some of the powerful features of the Multi Channel oscilloscope software are indicated below, for a full description of the Multi Channel oscilloscope software, refer to the Multi Channel oscilloscope software pages.
Quick Setup
To simplify setting up the measurements, the Multi Channel oscilloscope software contains a large number of Quick Setups, for almost any application. A Quick Setup contains the basic settings for a specific measurement as well as additional information regarding the selected Quick Setup, like e.g. how your Handyscope and/or accessories need to be connected. Quick Setups can also contain reference signals. After loading the Quick Setup, that specific measurement can be performed and if needed, small adjustments to the setup can be made.
The Quick Setups are carefully organized in a tree structure, ordered by application. Just a few mouse clicks allow to perform a complex measurement.
Flexible signal displays
The Multi Channel oscilloscope software scope, spectrum analyzer and datalogger offer an ultimately flexible way to display all aspects of the measured signals. They can have one or more graphs, each displaying one or more signals, where each graph can display different parts of a signal. Graphs can display the signal(s) of your Handyscope in Yt mode, in XY mode or as frequency spectrum, with or without interpolation. Colors of all items in a graph can be set to any required value. Graph dimensions can be adjusted to any required size, graphs can be located in one single window or in separate windows, which can be located anywhere on the desktop.
Many automatic measurements
The Multi Channel oscilloscope software features many automatic measurements, that can be performed on the measured signals of your Handyscope or on a selection of the measured signals. Using the automatic measurements in the oscilloscope, any detail of your signal is revealed. Two sets of cursors, both horizontal and vertical, can be used to indicate a part of the signal that needs to be examined thoroughly. The automatic measurements include e.g.: Mininum, Maximum, Top-Bottom, RMS, Mean, Variance, Standard deviation, Frequency.
The measurement results are shown in a special value window that can be positioned anywhere on your computer screen. A convenient toolbar allows you to enable or disable a measurement with a single click. The measurement results can be copied to the clipboard e.g. to use them in reports. When printing the graphs, the cursors and measurements results are also included.
High detail spectrum analyzer
The high detail Multi Channel oscilloscope software spectrum analyzer takes full benefit of the deep memory of the high resolution USB Handyscopes. Not only gives the deep memory an incredible low resolution bandwidth of just 7.45 Hz at a frequency span of 500 MHz, it also gives a vertical dynamic range of 140 dB. The fast and powerful FFT routines with many user selectable window functions allow you to see the smallest frequency components in your signals.
The multi display option of the Multi Channel oscilloscope software spectrum analyzer allows viewing multiple parts of the spectrum at the same time, giving a better understanding of the signals that are analyzed.
Advanced triggers
To control the advanced trigger capabilities of your Handyscope, the Multi Channel oscilloscope software provides for a convenient trigger properties dialog. It allows to view and set all properties of the trigger, like e.g. trigger source, trigger type, all levels and hystereses and optional time conditions. Additionally, it gives an explanation on the selected trigger type and examples that do cause a trigger (left column) and do not cause a trigger (right column).
Unlimited zoom
When measuring at high sample rates, a long record length is a must, otherwise the acquisition buffer is full before the signal is measured. Therefore, our Handyscopes can have up to 256 MSamples record length per channel.
To view all that data conveniently and yet being able to see all details of the signals, the Multi Channel oscilloscope software scope, spectrum analyzer and data logger support sophisticated signal drawing routines with unlimited zooming capabilities. The full signal can be shown on any display size, without loss of information. Yet, you can zoom in to any required level, to see the finest details in the signals. Zooming factors of 1 million of even more are no problem, you can zoom in far beyond sample level.
Oscilloscope
Analyze fast serial communication protocols
To analyze or debug your serial communications, simply measure the signal(s) transferring the protocol with your Handyscope and have them analyzed and decoded by one of the Multi Channel oscilloscope software protocol analyzers. The decoded information from the serial communications can be shown in tables, in graphs and in the multimeter.
A protocol analyzer is a useful tool when developing a hardware and/or software implementation of a communication bus. It can also be used when debugging device or bus failures.
24/7 Data logging
Measuring long term signal changes with your Handyscope is done with the Multi Channel oscilloscope software Data logger. The data logger logs your signal, continuously uninterrupted at high speed, 24 hour a day, 7 days a week. Results are immediately shown on the screen and all data can be stored to disk. A convenient toolbar lets you navigate through the stored files to find the important moments in the measurement.
The tables below show detailed specifications of the Handyscope HS6 DIFF. Jump to specifications regarding
acquisition system
trigger
multi instrument synchronization
other
Acquisition system
Number of input channels
4 analog
CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4
Isolated female BNC
Type
Differential input
Resolution
User selectable in software
Native
8, 12, 14Â bit
Enhanced
16Â bit
DC Accuracy
0.25 % (0.1 % typical) of full scale ± 1 LSB at 20°C to 25°C
To achieve rated accuracy, allow the instrument to settle for 20 minutes. When subjected to extreme temperatures, allow additional time for internal temperatures to stabilize.
On some computers, the highest streaming rates may not be available, due to computer restrictions.
≤ 40 MSa/s when connected to USB 2.0
≤ 20 MSa/s when connected to USB 2.0
≤ 10 MSa/s when connected to USB 2.0
≤ 5 MSa/s when connected to USB 2.0
≤ 3.125 MSa/s when connected to USB 2.0
Sampling clock source
Internal
TCXO
Accuracy
± 0.0001 %
Stability
± 1 ppm over 0°C to 55°C
Time base aging
±1 ppm/year
External
LVDS, on CMI connectors
Input frequency
10 MHz ± 1 %
16.369 MHz ± 1 %
Memory
Standard model
XMÂ option
8Â bit resolution
Measuring one channel
1 Mpts per channel
256 Mpts per channel
Measuring two channels
512 Kpts per channel
128 Mpts per channel
Measuring three or four channels
256 Kpts per channel
64 Mpts per channel
12, 14, 16Â bit resolution
Measuring one channel
512 Kpts per channel
128 Mpts per channel
Measuring two channels
256 Kpts per channel
64 Mpts per channel
Measuring three or four channels
128 Kpts per channel
32 Mpts per channel
Trigger
Only available in scope/block mode, not in streaming mode
System
Digital, 2 levels
Source
CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4, OR, digital external
Trigger modes
Rising edge, Falling edge, Any edge
Inside window, Outside window, Enter window, Exit window (time conditions only on Ch1)
Pulse width (only on Ch1)
Interval (only on Ch1)
Level adjustment
0 to 100 % of full scale
Hysteresis adjustment
0 to 100 % of full scale
Resolution
0.006 % (14, 16Â bits) / 0.025% (12Â bits)
Pre trigger
0 to selected record length, 1 sample resolution
Post trigger
0 to selected record length, 1 sample resolution
Trigger hold-off
0 to 63Â MSamples, 1 sample resolution
Trigger delay
0 to 8Â GSamples, 1 sample resolution
Digital external trigger
Input
Extension connector pins 1 and 2
Range
0 to 2.5Â V (TTL)
Coupling
DC
Jitter
≤ 1 sample
Multi-instrument synchronization
Using CMI
Synchronizing instruments via CMI is available when all instruments are connected via USB.
20°C to 25°C (10°C to 40°C without specifications)
Relative humidity
10 % to 90 %, non condensing
Storage
Ambient temperature
-20°C to 70°C
Relative humidity
5 % to 95 %, non condensing
Certifications and Compliances
CE mark compliance
Yes
RoHS
Yes
EN 55011:2009/A1:2010
Yes
EN 55022:2006/A1:2007
Yes
EN 61000-6-1:2007
Yes
EN 61000-6-3:2007
Yes
Package contents
Instrument
Handyscope HS6 DIFF
Measure leads
4 x Measure lead TP-C812B, Differential BNC -> 4 mm banana plug
Differential attenuator
4 x Differential attenuator TP-DA10
Alligator clips, large
Alligator Clip TP-AC80I – Set of 8: Green, Blue, Yellow, Red, 4 Black, 8 large alligator clips
Alligator clips, medium
Alligator Clip TP-AC10I – Set of 8: Green, Blue, Yellow, Red, 4 Black, 8 medium alligator clips
Alligator clips, small
Alligator Clip TP-AC5 – Set of 8: Green, Blue, Yellow, Red, 4 Black, 8 small alligator clips
Accessories
Handyscope / WiFiScope power supply, external power cable for USB port, Probe compensation cable TP-DB9-BNC-30 (only with option SafeGround)
Software
for Windows 10 / 11, 64 bits, via website
Drivers
for Windows 10 / 11, 64 bits, via website
Software Development Kit
for Windows 10 / 11, 64 bits, and Linux, via website
Manuals
instrument manual and software user’s manuals
color printed and digital, via website
Optional Accessories
Optional accessories for the Handyscope HS6 DIFF need to be ordered separately
Oscilloscope probe
Oscilloscope Probe 1:1-1:10 – HP-3250I, only with SafeGround option G
Measure lead single ended
Measure lead TP-BNCI-100, only with SafeGround option G
Customer service
TiePie engineering instruments are designed, manufactured and tested to provide high reliability. In the unlikely event you experience difficulties, the TiePie engineering instruments are fully warranted for two years.
This warranty includes
All parts and labor (excluding probes and/or measure leads)
No charge for return shipping
DCT’s Skilled Management Team has more than twenty-five years of experience and expertise in the local business environment, coupled with a highly motivated group of employees, positions us as the preferred supplier among the major customers in the industry.
DCT Competitive Edge is the prompt response to our customer needs, the online and on-site direct technical support, professional consulting for the best cost/performance solution, on-time delivery, long-term maintenance, and support.
