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.

Read SafeGround details

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

More features

To discover more features of the comprehensive Multi Channel oscilloscope software for your Handyscope HS6 DIFF, visit the Multi Channel oscilloscope software pages for a full description.

Handyscope HS6 DIFF specifications

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, 14 bit
Enhanced	16 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.
Noise	305 µVrms (200 mV range, 12 bit, 50 MSa/s) 90 µVrms (200 mV range, 16 bit, 6.25 MSa/s)
Ranges (full scale)	±200 mV ±400 mV ±800 mV	±2 V ±4 V ±8 V	±20 V ±40 V ±80 V
Coupling	AC/DC
Impedance	2 MOhm / 12 pF ± 1 % 1 MOhm / 20 pF ± 1 % when SafeGround enabled
Maximum voltage	200 V (DC + AC peak < 10 kHz)
Maximum Common Mode voltage	200 mV to 800 mV ranges : 2 V 2 V to 8 V ranges : 20 V 20 V to 80 V ranges : 200 V
Common Mode Rejection Ratio	-47 dB
Bandwidth	HS6D-1000	HS6D-500	HS6D-200	HS6D-100	HS6D-50
-3dB at 75 % of full scale input	250 MHz	250 MHz	250 MHz	100 MHz	100 MHz
Limit, selectable per channel	Off (250 MHz) 150 MHz 100 MHz 50 MHz	Off (250 MHz) 150 MHz 100 MHz 50 MHz	Off (250 MHz) 150 MHz 100 MHz 50 MHz	Off (100 MHz) 75 MHz 50 MHz 25 MHz	Off (100 MHz) 75 MHz 50 MHz 25 MHz
AC coupling cut off frequency (-3dB)	±1.5 Hz
SureConnect	Optionally available (option S)
Maximum voltage on connection	200 V (DC + AC peak < 10 kHz)
Resistance measurement	Optionally available (option S)
Ranges (Full scale)	100 Ω 200 Ω 500 Ω	1 kΩ 2 kΩ 5 kΩ	10 kΩ 20 kΩ 50 kΩ	100 kΩ 200 kΩ 500 kΩ	1 MΩ 2 MΩ
Accuracy	1 % of full scale
Response time (to 95%)	< 10 µs
SafeGround	Optionally available (option G)
Maximum voltage on connection	200 V (DC + AC peak < 10 kHz)
Maximum switch off current	500 mA
Response time	< 100 ns

Maximum sampling rate	HS6D-1000	HS6D-500	HS6D-200	HS6D-100	HS6D-50
8 bit
measuring one channel	1 GSa/s	500 MSa/s	200 MSa/s	100 MSa/s	50 MSa/s
measuring two channels	500 MSa/s	200 MSa/s	100 MSa/s	50 MSa/s	20 MSa/s
measuring three or four channels	200 MSa/s	100 MSa/s	50 MSa/s	20 MSa/s	10 MSa/s
12 bit
measuring one channel	500 MSa/s	200 MSa/s	100 MSa/s	50 MSa/s	20 MSa/s
measuring two channels	200 MSa/s	100 MSa/s	50 MSa/s	20 MSa/s	10 MSa/s
measuring three or four channels	100 MSa/s	50 MSa/s	20 MSa/s	10 MSa/s	5 MSa/s
14 bit	100 MSa/s	50 MSa/s	20 MSa/s	10 MSa/s	5 MSa/s
16 bit	6.25 MSa/s	3.125 MSa/s	1.25 MSa/s	625 kSa/s	312.5 kSa/s

Maximum streaming rate ¹	HS6D-1000	HS6D-500	HS6D-200	HS6D-100	HS6D-50
8 bit
measuring one channel	200 MSa/s²	100 MSa/s²	40 MSa/s	20 MSa/s	10 MSa/s
measuring two channels	100 MSa/s³	50 MSa/s³	20 MSa/s	10 MSa/s	5 MSa/s
measuring three or four channels	50 MSa/s⁴	25 MSa/s⁴	10 MSa/s	5 MSa/s	2.5 MSa/s
12 bit
measuring one channel	100 MSa/s³	50 MSa/s³	20 MSa/s	10 MSa/s	5 MSa/s
measuring two channels	50 MSa/s⁴	25 MSa/s⁴	10 MSa/s	5 MSa/s	2.5 MSa/s
measuring three or four channels	25 MSa/s⁵	12.5 MSa/s⁵	5 MSa/s	2.5 MSa/s	1.25 MSa/s
14 bit
measuring one channel	100 MSa/s³	50 MSa/s³	20 MSa/s	10 MSa/s	5 MSa/s
measuring two channels	50 MSa/s⁴	25 MSa/s⁴	10 MSa/s	5 MSa/s	2.5 MSa/s
measuring three or four channels	25 MSa/s⁵	12.5 MSa/s⁵	5 MSa/s	2.5 MSa/s	1.25 MSa/s
16 bit	6.25 MSa/s⁶	3.125 MSa/s	1.25 MSa/s	625 kSa/s	312.5 kSa/s
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		XM option
8 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, 16 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, 16 bits) / 0.025% (12 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 63 MSamples, 1 sample resolution
Trigger delay	0 to 8 GSamples, 1 sample resolution
Digital external trigger
Input	Extension connector pins 1 and 2
Range	0 to 2.5 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.
Maximum number of instruments	Limited by number of available USB ports
Synchronization accuracy	0 ppm
CMI interface	2x, CMI 1, CMI 2
Required coupling cable	TP-C50H Coupling cable CMI
Maximum coupling cable length	50 cm
Using WCMI	Synchronizing instruments via WCMI is available when instruments are connected via USB, LAN and WiFi.
Maximum number of instruments	No limitation
Required coupling module	WCMI - 8, WCMI - 9
Clock synchronization accuracy	≤ 1 ppm, typical ≤ 0.2 ppm
Trigger jitter at sample rate ¹	≤ 1 MSa/s	> 1 MSa/s
2 x "5"	≤ ±2 samples	≤ ±2 µs
"5" and "6"
Trigger source "5"	≤ ±2 samples	≤ ±2 µs
Trigger source "6"	≤ ±8 samples	≤ ±8 µs
2 x "6"	≤ ±8 samples	≤ ±8 µs
"5" = WiFiScope WS5 or Handyscope HS5. "6" = WiFiScope WS6 DIFF, WiFiScope WS6, Handyscope HS6 DIFF, Handyscope HS6, ATS610004DW-XMSG, ATS610004D-XMSG, ATS605004DW-XMS or ATS605004D-XMS
Probe calibration
Output	Extension connector pins 3 (signal) and 6 (ground)
Signal	Square wave
Level	-1 V to 1 V
Frequency	1 kHz
Interface
Interface	USB 3.0 SuperSpeed (5 Gbit/s); (USB 2.0 HighSpeed compatible)
Power Requirements
Power	From USB port or external input
Consumption	5 V_DC 1200 mA max
External power	From second USB port or power adapter
Physical
Instrument
Height	25 mm (1 inch)
Length	170 mm (6.7 inch)
Width	140 mm (5.2 inch)
Weight	500 g (17.6 ounce)
USB cord length	1.8 m (70 inch)
I/O connectors
Channel 1, 2, 3, 4	Isolated BNC, female
USB	Fixed cable with USB 3.0 type A connector, 1.8 m
Extension connector	D-sub 9 pins female
Power	3.5 mm power socket
CMI I/O connectors	2 x HDMI type C socket
System requirements
PC I/O connection	USB 2.0, USB 3.0 or USB 3.1
Operating system	Windows 10 / 11, 64 bits Linux (via libtiepie-hw SDK)
Environmental conditions
Operating
Ambient temperature	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, via website
Drivers	for Windows 10 / 11, via website
Software Development Kit	for Windows 10 / 11 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 Long-term 7 year support Upgrade to the latest software at no charge
Optionally available	Extension to five year warranty, option W5

The Handyscope HS6 DIFF is available in 5 different base models:

Order code	Max. sampling speed	Max. streaming speed
HS6-DIFF-1000	1 GSa/s	200 MSa/s
HS6-DIFF-500	500 MSa/s	100 MSa/s
HS6-DIFF-200	200 MSa/s	40 MSa/s
HS6-DIFF-100	100 MSa/s	20 MSa/s
HS6-DIFF-50	50 MSa/s	10 MSa/s

Available options for the Handyscope HS6 DIFF are:

XM: With the extended memory option, up to 256 Mpoints memory per channel is available. Without this option, the models have up to 1 Mpoints memory per channel.
E: With the EMI option, the Handyscope HS6 DIFF is turned into a high accuracy EMI pre compliance tester. The EMI option includes the EMI probe set TP-EMI-HS6.
S: With the SureConnect option, connection test and resistance measurement are available on all channels.
G: With the SafeGround option, the differential inputs can be switched to single ended inputs, with a protection against shorts circuits to ground.
W5: With the extended warranty option, warranty is five years on parts and labor. Without this option, the models have two years warranty on parts and labor.

The EMI option requires a Handyscope HS6 DIFF - 1000 in combination with at least options XM and G.

View complete list of all models

The Handyscope HS6 DIFF is delivered with:

Carry case	Carry case BB391
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, via website
Drivers	for Windows 10 / 11, via website
Software Development Kit	for Windows 10 / 11 and Linux, via website
Manuals	instrument manual and software user's manuals color printed and digital, via website

Several downloads for the Handyscope HS6 DIFF are listed below, including Multi Channel oscilloscope software, drivers and manuals.

Driver & Software

Description	Version	Remarks	Size
WinUSB driver	10.0.2	Windows 10 / 11, 64 bit	1.73 MB	download
Multi Channel software	1.47.0	Windows 10 / 11, 64 bit, including PDF manual	103.76 MB	download

Manuals & Documents

Description	Version	Remarks	Size
Multi Channel software manual	1.11	English	3.13 MB	download
Handyscope HS6 DIFF Instrument manual	2.49	English	1.16 MB	download
Handyscope HS6 DIFF Datasheet		English	3.80 MB	download

Software Development Kit (SDK)

Interfacing the Handyscope HS6 DIFF with third party software and developing own software requires the libtiepie-hw Software Development Kit. Detailed information on the libtiepie-hw SDK, downloads for Windows and Linux platforms and bindings and programming examples for various programming environments can be found in the libtiepie-hw pages.