The 8 channel MultiScope packed with technology
Base price: € 4,515.00
The 1 GSa/s 14 bit 8 channel High Resolution Oscilloscope packed with technology.
Key specifications
- 8 single-ended inputs
- 8, 12, 14, 16 bit resolution, 0.25 % DC vertical accuracy, 0.1 % typical
- Up to 1 GSa/s sampling, up to 250 MHz bandwidth
- Up to 256 Mpoints memory per channel
- Up to 200 MSa/s continuous streaming
- 1 ppm time base accuracy
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- MultiScope MSW8-1000
- MultiScope MSW8-500
- MultiScope MSW8-200
- Extended memory (XM)
- SureConnect (S)
- Five year warranty (W5)
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This powerful WiFi MultiScope combines fully synchronized fast sampling up to 1 GSa/s with high resolutions of 8, 12, 14 and 16 bit and a large memory of 32 Mpoints on all eight channels. The oscilloscope supports continuous streaming measurements up to 200 MSa/s and can be synchronized with other oscilloscopes using Wireless Multi Instrument Synchronization Module WCMIs to form a multi channel combined instrument with synchronized time base. Optionally, the MultiScope MSW8 can be delivered with SureConnect connection test and resistance measurement on each channel.
MultiScope MSW8 composition
The MultiScope MSW8 is an 8 channel WiFi oscilloscope, created by combining and synchronizing two WiFiScope WS6s, using two Wireless Multi Instrument Synchronization Module WCMIs. All units will measure at the same sample frequency (0 ppm deviation!).
SureConnect
While measuring, the revolutionary SureConnect connection test feature of the MultiScope MSW8 checks in real time whether your test probe or clip actually makes electrical contact with your test subject.
High accuracy
The MultiScope MSW8 measures with high resolutions of 14 and 16 bit. A signal measured with the MultiScope MSW8 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 MultiScope MSW8 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 MultiScope MSW8 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 eight 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 all channels of the MultiScope MSW8.
Sophisticated Software Development Kit
Do you want to make your own dedicated software for your MultiScope MSW8?
Or embed the instrument into your own product with its own custom software?
Creating an automated test setup for your production facility?
The libtiepie-hw Software Development Kit is a cross platform SDK to use the TiePie engineering instruments in your own software. The comprehensive API gives your software full access to all functionality of the instruments. Use your preferred programming language to develop your software.
Versatile Multi Channel oscilloscope software
The MultiScope MSW8 is delivered with the versatile Multi Channel oscilloscope software, which transforms the MultiScope MSW8 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 MultiScope MSW8, visit the Multi Channel oscilloscope software pages for a full description.
MultiScope MSW8 specifications
The MultiScope MSW8 consists of two WiFiScope WS6s. The individual specifications can be viewed here:
The tables below show detailed specifications of the MultiScope MSW8 when operated as combined instrument. Jump to specifications regarding
When multiple instruments are combined, the list of sub instruments is ordered by serial number, starting with the lowest serial number. Channel numbering of the MultiScope MSW8 starts with the sub instrument at the beginning of the list.
MultiScope composition | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MultiScope MSW8 composition | MSW8-1000 | MSW8-500 | MSW8-200 | |
| WiFiScope WS6 | WS6-1000 | WS6-500 | WS6-200 | |
Acquisition system | ||||
| Number of input channels | 8 analog | |||
| CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4, CH5, CH6, CH7, CH8 | Female BNC | |||
| Type | Single-ended 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 | ||||
| 200 mV range, 14 bit, 50 MSa/s | 240 µVrms | |||
| 200 mV range, 16 bit, 6.25 MSa/s | 90 µVrms | |||
| 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 | 1 MΩ / 20 pF ± 1 % | |||
| Maximum voltage | 200 V (DC + AC peak < 10 kHz) | |||
| Bandwidth | ||||
| -3dB at 75 % of full scale input | 250 MHz | |||
| Limit, selectable per channel | Off (250 MHz) | 150 MHz | 100 MHz | 50 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 1 kΩ 10 kΩ 100 kΩ 1 MΩ | 200 Ω 2 kΩ 20 kΩ 200 kΩ 2 MΩ | 500 Ω 5 kΩ 50 kΩ 500 kΩ | |
| Accuracy | 1 % of full scale | |||
| Response time (to 95%) | < 10 µs | |||
| Maximum sampling rate | MSW8-1000 | MSW8-500 | MSW8-200 | |
| 8 bit | ||||
| 1 channel per WS6 | 1 GSa/s | 500 MSa/s | 200 MSa/s | |
| 2 channels per WS6 | 500 MSa/s | 200 MSa/s | 100 MSa/s | |
| 3 or 4 channels per WS6 | 200 MSa/s | 100 MSa/s | 50 MSa/s | |
| 12 bit | ||||
| 1 channel per WS6 | 500 MSa/s | 200 MSa/s | 100 MSa/s | |
| 2 channels per WS6 | 200 MSa/s | 100 MSa/s | 50 MSa/s | |
| 3 or 4 channels per WS6 | 100 MSa/s | 50 MSa/s | 20 MSa/s | |
| 14 bit | 100 MSa/s | 50 MSa/s | 20 MSa/s | |
| 16 bit | 6.25 MSa/s | 3.125 MSa/s | 1.25 MSa/s | |
| Maximum streaming rate 1 | MSW8-1000 | MSW8-500 | MSW8-200 | |
| 8 bit | ||||
| measuring 1 channel per WS6 | 200 MSa/s2 | 100 MSa/s2 | 40 MSa/s | |
| measuring 2 channels per WS6 | 100 MSa/s3 | 50 MSa/s3 | 20 MSa/s | |
| measuring 3 or 4 channels per WS6 | 50 MSa/s4 | 25 MSa/s4 | 10 MSa/s | |
| 12 bit | ||||
| measuring 1 channel per WS6 | 100 MSa/s3 | 50 MSa/s3 | 20 MSa/s | |
| measuring 2 channels per WS6 | 50 MSa/s4 | 25 MSa/s4 | 10 MSa/s | |
| measuring 3 or 4 channels per WS6 | 25 MSa/s5 | 12.5 MSa/s5 | 5 MSa/s | |
| 14 bit | ||||
| measuring 1 channel per WS6 | 100 MSa/s3 | 50 MSa/s3 | 20 MSa/s | |
| measuring 2 channels per WS6 | 50 MSa/s4 | 25 MSa/s4 | 10 MSa/s | |
| measuring 3 or 4 channels per WS6 | 25 MSa/s5 | 12.5 MSa/s5 | 5 MSa/s | |
| 16 bit | 6.25 MSa/s6 | 3.125 MSa/s | 1.25 MSa/s | |
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| 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 % | |||
| Memory | Standard model | XM option via USB | XM option via WiFi/LAN | |
| 8 bit resolution | ||||
| Measuring 1channel per WS6 | 1 Mpts per channel | 256 Mpts per channel | 64 MSa per channel | |
| Measuring 2 channels per WS6 | 512 Kpts per channel | 128 Mpts per channel | 32 MSa per channel | |
| Measuring 3 or 4 channels per WS6 | 256 Kpts per channel | 64 Mpts per channel | 16 MSa per channel | |
| 12, 14, 16 bit resolution | ||||
| Measuring 1 channel per WS6 | 512 Kpts per channel | 128 Mpts per channel | 32 MSa per channel | |
| Measuring 2 channels per WS6 | 256 Kpts per channel | 64 Mpts per channel | 16 MSa per channel | |
| Measuring 3 or 4 channels per WS6 | 128 Kpts per channel | 32 Mpts per channel | 8 MSa per channel | |
| Trigger | Only available in scope/block mode, not in streaming mode | |||
| System | Digital, 2 levels | |||
| Source | ||||
| Analog | CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4, | CH5 CH6 CH7 CH8, | ||
| Digital | EXT1(WS6-1) EXT2(WS6-1) | EXT1(WS6-2) EXT2(WS6-2) | ||
| Combination | Any sources can be OR'ed | |||
| Trigger modes | Rising edge, Falling edge, Any edge Inside window, Outside window, Enter window, Exit window (time conditions only on WS6 Ch1) Pulse width (only on WS6 Ch1) Interval (only on WS6 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 | ||||
| Inputs | WS6: Extension connector pins 1 and 2 | |||
| Range | 0 to 2.5 V (TTL) | |||
| Coupling | DC | |||
| Jitter | ≤ 1 sample | |||
Multi-instrument synchronization | ||||
| Using WCMI | ||||
| Maximum number of instruments | - | |||
| Synchronization accuracy | ≤ 1 ppm typical ≤ 0.2 ppm | |||
| Required coupling module | Wireless Multi Instrument Synchronization Module WCMI | |||
| Maximum coupling range | 400 m | |||
| Trigger jitter between instruments | sample rate ≤ 1 MSa/s | sample rate > 1 MSa/s | ||
| ≤ ±8 samples | ≤ ±8 µs | |||
Probe calibration | ||||
| Output | WS6 Extension connector pins 3 (signal) and 6 (ground) | |||
| Signal | Square wave | |||
| Level | -1 V to 1 V | |||
| Frequency | 1 kHz | |||
Interface | ||||
| Interface | ||||
| USB | USB 3.0 SuperSpeed (5 Gbit/s) | |||
| Network | ||||
| LAN | 1 Gbps | |||
| WiFi | 802.11 | |||
| Network port (TCPIP and UDP) | 5450 (IANA assigned) | |||
Power Requirements | ||||
| Power | From USB, external input or built-in battery | |||
| Consumption | 12 VDC 2 A max | |||
| External power | From power adapter | |||
| Internal battery | Li-ion | |||
| Capacity | 7000 mAh, 3.7 V | |||
| Weight | 160 g | |||
Physical | ||||
| Instrument | each unit | |||
| Height | 44 mm (1.7 inch) | |||
| Length | 187 mm (6.7 inch) | |||
| Width | 215 mm (5.2 inch) | |||
| Weight | 791 g (27.9 ounce) | |||
I/O connectors | ||||
| Channels | 8 x BNC, female | |||
| LAN | 2 x RJ45 socket | |||
| USB | 2 x USB 3.0 type B Super Speed socket | |||
| Extension connector | 2 x D-sub 9 pins female | |||
| Power | 2 x 3.5 mm power socket | |||
| CMI connectors | 4 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 | ||||
| Ambient temperature | Relative humidity | |||
| Operating (with charging) | 20°C to 25°C for rated accuracy (10°C to 30°C without specifications) | 10 % to 90 %, non condensing | ||
| Operating (without charging) | 20°C to 30°C for rated accuracy (10°C to 35°C without specifications) | 10 % to 90 %, non condensing | ||
| Only charging | 0°C to 35°C | 10 % to 90 %, non condensing | ||
| Storage | 0°C to 35°C | 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 | 2 x WiFiScope WS6 | |||
| CMI coupling module | 2 x Wireless Multi Instrument Synchronization Module WCMI | |||
| Probes | 8 x Oscilloscope Probe 1:1-1:10 - HP-3250I | |||
| Accessories | 2 x Handyscope / WiFiScope power supply 2 x USB3 cable, 1.5 m long 2 x network cable, 3 m long | |||
| 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 | WiFiScope WS6 instrument manual Wireless Multi Instrument Synchronization Module WCMI instrument manual Multi Channel oscilloscope software software manual color printed and digital, via website | |||
Optional Accessories | ||||
| Optional accessories for the MultiScope MSW8 need to be ordered separately | ||||
| Measure lead single-ended | Measure lead TP-BNCI-100 | |||
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 and/or batteries) Warranty on batteries is 6 months. 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 MultiScope MSW8 is available in several different base models:
| Order code | Max. sampling speed | Max. streaming speed |
|---|---|---|
| MSW8-1000 | 1 GSa/s | 200 MSa/s |
| MSW8-500 | 500 MSa/s | 100 MSa/s |
| MSW8-200 | 200 MSa/s | 40 MSa/s |
Available options for the MultiScope MSW8 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.
- S: With the SureConnect option, connection test and resistance measurement are available on all channels.
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W5: With the extended warranty option, warranty is five years on parts and labor (probes and/or measure
leads and/or batteries excluded).
Without this option, the models have two years warranty on parts and labor (probes and/or measure leads and/or batteries excluded).
Warranty on batteries is 6 months.
The MultiScope MSW8 is delivered with:
| Carry case | 2 x Carry case BB452 |
|---|---|
| Instruments | 2 x WiFiScope WS6 | Oscilloscope probes | 8 x Oscilloscope Probe 1:1-1:10 - HP-3250I |
| WCMI Coupling module | 2 x Wireless Multi Instrument Synchronization Module WCMI |
| Accessories | 2 x Handyscope / WiFiScope power supply, 2 x USB3 cable, 1.5 m long 2 x network cable, 3 m long |
| 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 | WiFiScope WS6 instrument manual Wireless Multi Instrument Synchronization Module WCMI manual Multi Channel oscilloscope software users manual color printed and digital, via website |
Several downloads for the MultiScope MSW8 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 | 1.48.0 | Windows 10 / 11, 64 bit, including PDF manual | 104.80 MB | download |
Firmware
| Description | Version | Remarks | Size | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WiFiScope network module firmware | 2025-02-11 | 304.09 MB | download |
Manuals & Documents
| Description | Version | Remarks | Size | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multi Channel software manual | 1.11 | English | 3.13 MB | download |
| WiFiScope Quick Start Guide | English | 2.55 MB | download | |
| WiFiScope WS6 Instrument manual | 2.55 | English | 1.13 MB | download |
| Wireless Multi Instrument Synchronization Module WCMI manual | 1.2 | English | 277.96 kB | download |
| WiFiScope WS6 Datasheet | English | 4.33 MB | download |
Software Development Kit (SDK)
Interfacing the MultiScope MSW8 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.
