Dual-Channel Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual
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1. 3 Press to switch to N Cycle 4 Press to select Burst Period set it to the desired value 30 5 Press to select Start Phase if current waveform is Pulse skip this step define the Start and the Stop Point in a waveform The phase varies from 360 to 360 For an Arbitrary Waveform O is the first waveform point 6 Press to select Cycles or Infinite Set the number of Waveform Cycle in an N Cycle from 1 to 50 000 If you choose Infinite then a continuous waveform will be generated which will not stop until a trigger event happens the knob on the front panel is pressed Note If needed Burst Period will increase to cater to the specific number of cycles For an infinite cycle Burst External or Manual Trigger is needed to activate burst 7 Press to select the source Internal means using the internal source External means using the Ext Trig FSK Burst connector in the rear panel to input the external signal Manual means choosing manual trigger in N Cycle Burst interface press the knob on the front panel to output a burst signal Set the Gated Burst Current Parameter Load Lead High Z Start Phase gt Start Phase0 Gated type Gated Waveform Shae Sine Polarity Positive Source gt Source Internal Positive P Figure 5 23 The User Interface of Gated Burst 1 When the output signal is Sine Square Ramp Pulse or Arbitrary waveform press the button then pre2. Carrier Waveforms Pulse Source Internal External Internal Modulating Waveforms Sine Square Ramp Arbitrary Internal Modulating Frequency 2 MHz 20 kHz Width Deviation Pulse width 0 0ns to200 00usec Sweep Type Linear Logarithmic Carrier Waveforms Sine Square Ramp Direction Up Down Sweep Time 1 ms to 500s 0 1 Source Source External or Manual Burst Waveforms Sine Square Ramp Pulse Arbitrary Types Count 1 to 1 000 000 periods infinite gated Start Phase 360 360 Internal Period 10 ms 500 s 1 Gated Source External Trigger Trigger Sources Source External or Manual Counter Specification Function Frequency period positive Pulse width Duty Frequency Range Single channel 100 mHz 200 MHz Frequency Resolution 6 digits second Voltage Range and Sensitivity non modulation signal DC offset range 1 5 VDC DC coupled 100 mHz 100 MHz 20 mVRMS 5 Vac dc 100 MHz 200 MHz 40 mVRMS 5 Vac dc ee NEE 1 Hz 100 MHz 50 mVpp 5 Vpp 100 MHz 200 MHz 100 mVpp 5 Vpp Pulse width and Duty cycle 1Hz 10 MHz 100 mVpp 10 Vpp Measure Input impedance 1 MQ Coupling mode AC DC Input adjust ee lenetesan High frequency noise restrain HFR On or Off Trigger mode The trigger level can adjust manually 43 Trigger level range 2 5 V Input Output Channel Coupling Channel Copy Phase Deviation 0 360 Rear Panel Interfaces RS232 USB External Modulation Input I
3. Modulating Waveform Mod Type gt me FE Carrier Waveform Mod Shape Shape Sine Source gt Source Internal Amplitude C Frequency C 2 000Vpp 1 OOOkHz Carrier Carrier Amplitude Frequency Figure 5 18 The User Interface of FM How to set the parameters of FM 1 2 3 Press function button then press to select Mod Press to switch Mod Type to FM If the Carrier Waveform is not Sine the system will switch it to Sine automatically Press N button to display the waveform and parameters of the Carrier Waveform You can change the parameters please refer to To Output Sine Signals on P12 Press N button again to return to the Modulation mode interface Press to select the source If the source is External use the Modulation In connector in the rear panel to input the external signal then skip ahead to step 6 If you choose Internal continue to the steps below 23 5 Press to choose Mod Shape you can choose Sine Square or Ramp 6 Press to set Mod Frequency The range is 2 mHz 20 kHz Internal source only 7 Press to set FM Deviation The Deviation should be less than the Carrier Waveform Frequency Note The Sum of the Deviation and the Carrier Frequency should be equal to or less than maximum frequency of the selected function plus 1kHz For an External Source the Deviation is controlled by the voltage Level of the signal connected to the Modula
4. 3 Regulate the Power Switch to the desired voltage scale Power On 1 Connect the instrument to the AC supply using the supplied power cord Warning To avoid electric shock the instrument must be grounded properly 2 Press down the power button at the front panel the screen shows the boot screen 5 Front Panel Operation This chapter will deal with the following topics mainly How to Set Channels How to Output Sine Signals How to Output Square Signals How to Output Ramp Signals How to Output Pulse Signals How to Output Noise Signals How to Output Arbitrary Signals How to Output DC How to Generate the Modulated Waveform How to Generate Sweep How to Generate Burst How to Save and Recall How to Set the Utility Function How to Use Built in Help 10 To set channels To Switch Channels for Display Press button to switch channel displayed on the screen between CH1 and CH2 To Display Edit Both Channels Press button to display the parameters of both channels To switch channel Press to switch the editable channel To select waveform Press Waveform selection buttons to select waveform of current channel To select parameter Press F2 F5 to choose the Parameter 1 to Parameter 4 Press it again to switch the current parameter such as Frequency Period To edit parameter Turn the knob to change the value of cursor position Press lt gt direction key to move the cursor The number keys can not b
5. DDS technology to provide stable precise pure and low distortion signal The user friendly interface design and panel layout bring exceptional user experience Embedded USB Device USB Host support USB storage device Provide more alternative solutions for users Features and benefits 3 9 inch high resolution 480x320 pixels TFT LCD display Advanced DDS technology max 60MHz frequency output Max Sample rate 250MSa s Frequency resolution 1 uHz Vertical resolution 14 bits max 1M waveform record length Abundant waveform output 5 basic waveforms and 45 built in arbitrary waveforms output Exponential rise Exponential fall Sin x x Staircase etc 45 built in waveforms and user defined arbitrary waveform Abundant modulation functions along with output liner logarithm sweep and pulse string waveform Standard interface USB Device USB Host COM etc 4 Quick Start This chapter will deal with the following topics mainly Front Rear Panel Overview User Interface Overview How to Implement General Inspection How to Adjust the Foot Stools How to Implement Power On Check Front Rear Panel and User Interface Front Panel S VIO 0 LCD Menu selection buttons Number keys Knob Direction key Save button Utility button Help button p Figure 4 1 Front panel overview take AG1022F for instance Q OY Display the user interfac
6. Press to switch Mod Type to FSK If the Carrier Waveform is not Sine the system will switch it to Sine automatically Press Uv button to display the waveform and parameters of the Carrier Waveform You can change the parameters please refer to To Output Sine Signals on P12 Press wv button again to return to the Modulation mode interface Press to select the source If the source is External use the Ext Trig FSK Burst connector in the rear panel to input the external signal then skip ahead to step 5 If 27 9 6 you choose Internal continue to the steps below Press to set FSK Rate The range is 2 mHz 100 kHz Internal source only Press to set Hop Frequency The range is 2 mHz 25kHz Term Explanation FSK Rate The frequency at which the output frequency shifts between the carrier frequency and the Hop frequency Internal Modulation only PWM Pulse Width Modulation only in AG2052F and AG2062F The modulated waveform consists of two parts the Carrier Waveform and the Modulating Waveform PWM can only be used for pulse modulation so the Carrier Waveform must be Pulse In PWM the width of the Carrier Waveform Pulse varies with the instantaneous voltage of the modulating waveform How to set the parameters of PWM 1 2 3 Press function button then press to select Mod Press to switch Mod Type to PWM If the Carrier Waveform is not Pulse the system will switch it to Pulse automatica
7. Press to select CLK Sou 3 Press to switch between Internal External To Use Built in Help 1 Press function button the catalog will display in the screen 2 Press or to choose help topic or just turn the knob to choose 3 Press to view the details about the topic press to go back to the catalog 4 Press again to exit the help or just do other operations 37 6 Communication with PC The Waveform Generator supports communications with a PC through USB or COM port You can use the ultrawave communication software to set the parameters control the output of the Waveform Generator The Waveform Generator supports communications with a PC by SCPI commands through USB or COM port Here is how to connect with PC First install the ultrawave communication software on the supplied CD Then there are several ways of connection to choose from Using USB Port support SCPI 1 Connection Use a USB data cable to connect the USB Device port in the rear panel of the Waveform Generator to the USB port of a PC 2 Install the driver When the Waveform Generator is turned on a dialog will appear on the PC screen and guide you to install the USB driver The driver is in the USBDRV folder under the directory where the ultrawave communication software is installed such as C Program Files OWON ultrawave USBDRV 3 Port setting of the software Run the ultrawave software click Communications in the menu bar choose Port
8. both channels When the function is enabled the backlight of the button turns on Fu ia a i Include Sine Square L Rampi N Pulse an N Noise w and Arbitrary vv waveform When a waveform is selected the backlight of the button turns on Turn on off the generator JIN Maa J Ac SELECTOR bi F saa oa g 8 Figure 4 2 Rear panel overview These two connectors are used to synchronize generators The connector 20MHz In Counter accepts an external 20 MHz clock signal and the connector 20MHz Out can output a 20 MHz clock signal generated by the crystal inside the generator See P37 To Set the Clock Source 6 External Trigger FSK Burst Modulation In RS232 port Power socket Fuse Power switch oo OW USB Host port USB Device port User Interface OOSS Q The connector 20MHz In Counter is also used to accept the input signal of counter See P37 To Set the Counter This signal can be used as external signal source in Sweep FSK and Burst mode Modulation waveform input use it as external signal source Through this interface the generator can be connected to a PC and controlled via PC software AC input connector Use the specified fuse according to the voltage scale Switch between 110V and 220V Connect as a host device with an external USB device such as connect a USB disk to the instrument Connect as a slave device wit
9. display languages Power On Setting 1 Press Utility and choose System press to select Power On 2 Press to switch between Default Last Default means that all the settings return to default when powered Last means that all the settings return to the last one when powered To Return to Default Setting Press Utility and choose System press to select Set to Default press to confirm All the settings will be set to default The default settings of the system are as follows Output Default Amplitude Offset 1 Vpp 0 Vdc 35 ons Denon ooo De 36 Channel Output Control Off To Set the Beep 1 Press Utility and choose System enter the second page of the menu 2 Press to select Beep 3 Press to switch between On Off On is to activate the sound when the system informs you Off is to deactivate it View System Information 1 Press Utility and choose System enter the second page of the menu 2 Press to select Sys info You can view the Version and Serial number To Set the Clock Source The waveform generator provides a 20 MHz internal clock source and also accepts external clock source input from the 20MHz In connector at the rear panel It can also output a 20 MHz clock source from the 20MHz Out connector for other device to use Note The amplitude of the 20MHz In input signal must be over IV 1 Press Utility and choose System enter the second page of the menu 2
10. i N IN Parameter 2 Parameter 3 Figure 5 10 The User Interface of Noise Signal To Output Arbitrary Signals Press m button to call the user interface of Arbitrary signal the Arbitrary waveform parameters can be set by operating the Arbitrary setting menu on the right The menu items of Arbitrary waveform are Frequency Period Amplitude High Level Offset Low Level Built in Waveform Editable Waveform You can operate the menu by using the menu selection buttons on the right To set the Frequency Period Amplitude High Level Offset Low Level please refer to To Output Sine Signals on P12 The Arbitrary signal consists of two types the system built in waveform and the user definable waveform Parameter 1 Frequency Current s gnal Channel Load Amplitude Offset Setting menu of Arbitrary s gnal Built in Exponential Rise Waveform Parameter 2 Parameter 3 Figure 5 11 The User Interface of Arbitrary Signal 18 To Select the Built in Waveform There are 45 built in Arbitrary waveforms Menu Explanation Common StairD StairU StairUD Trapezia RoundHalf AbsSine AbsSineHalf SineTra SineVer negRamp AttALT AmpALT CPulse PPulse NPulse Maths ExpRise ExpFall Sinc Tan Cot Sart x 2 Choose Math Waveforms HaverSine Lorentz In Cubic Cauchy Besselj Bessely Erf Airy Window Rectangle Gauss Hamming Hann Bartlett Choose Window Waveforms Blackman Laylight Triang Others DC Heart Rou
11. if in any doubt If you suspect damage occurs to the instrument have it inspected by qualified service personnel before further operations m Use your instrument in a well ventilated area Make sure the instrument installed with proper ventilation refer to the user manual for more details Do not operate in wet conditions Do not operate in an explosive atmosphere Keep product surfaces clean and dry 2 Safety Terms and Symbols Safety Terms Terms in this Manual The following terms may appear in this manual LN Warning Warning indicates the conditions or practices that could result in injury or loss of life Caution Caution indicates the conditions or practices that could result in damage to this product or other property Terms on the Product The following terms may appear on this product Danger It indicates an injury or hazard may immediately happen Warning It indicates an injury or hazard may be accessible potentially Caution It indicates a potential damage to the instrument or other property might occur Safety Symbols Symbols on the Product The following symbol may appear on the product AA Hazardous Voltage Refer to Manual Protective Earth Terminal rh Chassis Ground IH Test Ground 3 General Characteristics This product product is dual channel multi function generator which combines Arbitrary Waveform Generation and Function Generation The product introduces Direct Digital Synthesizer
12. to choose Points input the number of the point to be edited Press to choose Voltage input the voltage for the current point Repeat the step above set all the points to your needs Press to choose Store enter the file system If a U disk is connected press X direction key to select the storage USBDEVICE is the U Disk storage FLASH is the internal storage Choose Next level enter the desired storage path choose Save an input keyboard pops up input the file name and then choose DONE How to Select a Stored Waveform 1 Enter the operation menu Press vw Editable Wform Select Wform 2 Enter the storage path of the desired waveform file Turn the knob or press lt gt direction key to select the desired waveform file 3 Choose Recall output How to Edit a Stored Waveform 1 Enter the operation menu Press mw Editable Wform Edit Wform 2 Enter the storage path of the desired waveform file Turn the knob or press lt gt direction key to select the desired waveform file 3 Choose Recall suppress How to Delete a Stored Waveform 1 Press function button to enter the file system 2 Enter the storage path of the desired waveform file Turn the knob or press gt direction key to select the desired waveform file 3 Choose Delete 20 To Output DC 1 Press CH1 2 to select the channel that you want to output DC 2 Press vw button then press to enter the Buil
13. with a straight screwdriver Restart the instrument after the steps above If the problem still exists please contact Lilliput for our service 2 The measured value of output signal amplitude disaccords to the displayed value Check if the actual load matches the set one Please refer to To Set the Output Load on P34 If you encounter other problems try to reset the settings refer to To Return to Default Setting on P35 or restart the instrument If it still can not work properly please contact Lilliput for our service 39 9 Technical Specifications All these specifications apply to the Waveform Generator unless otherwise explanation To reach these specifications the instrument must have been operating continuously for more than 30 minutes within the specified operating temperature All the specifications are guaranteed unless those marked with typical Waveforms Standard Waveforms Sine Square Ramp Pulse Noise Exponential rise Exponential fall Sin x x Staircase Arbitrary Waveforms etc 45 built in waveforms User Definable Waveform Numbers of channel 2 Frequency Characteristic Frequency resolution 1 Hz AG1012F AG1022F Max sampling rate 125MSa s AG2052F AG2062F Max sampling rate 250MSa s Sine 1 UHz 10MHz 1 UHz 25MHz 1 uHz 50MHz 1 uHz 60MHz Square AG1012F 1 uHz 5MHz 1 wHz 25MHz 1 wHz 30MHz Ramp 1 wHz 1MHz Pulse AG1012F 1 UHz 5MHz 1 wHz 10MHz 1 wHz 15MHz White Nois
14. 0 000ns 4x 1 500ms 1 ax 666 7HZ x1 1 000ms x2 0 500ms i E i 1MS78 M 500us S 0 00m Depth 10K Figure 5 13 Cut Wave Use waveform generators to recall wave 1 Enter the operation menu Press mw Editable Wform SelectWform Enter the following interface Figure 5 14 Choose storage device 2 Select USBDEVICE enter The Next Level Turn the knob or press direction key to select the saved example ota waveform file 22 e R ON wc 036 bin 9 TTEB txt txt 15 TIKE Figure 5 15 choose the ota file 3 Choose Recall output And the tip Read file successfully will show on the interface 11 20Vp Figure 5 16 Read file Tips 1 Normally the frequency amplitude and offset of the recalled wave are the same as the wave being cut but when the frequency amplitude and offset are set out of the limit range then AG1022 would use the current parameter which leads to the recalled wave not totally the same as the cut wave 2 The max data number of AG1012F AG1022F ARB is 8192 When the wave cut from oscilloscope contains data number more than 8192 AG1012F and AG1022F will compress data On the contrary if the data number is less than 8192 AG1012F and AG1022F will use linear interpolation 3 The max data number of AG2052F AG2062F ARB is 1000000 When the wave cut from oscilloscope contains data number more than 1000000 generators will compress data On the contrary i
15. Appendix Appendix A Enclosure Standard Accessories A power cord that fits the standard of the destination country A USB cable A CD PC link application software A Quick Guide A BNC Q9 cable Appendix B General Care and Cleaning General Care Do not store or leave the instrument where the liquid crystal display will be exposed to direct sunlight for long periods of time Caution To avoid any damage to the instrument do not exposed it to any sprays liquids or solvents Cleaning Inspect the instrument as often as operating conditions require To clean the instrument exterior perform the following steps 1 Wipe the dust from the instrument surface with a soft cloth Do not make any scuffing on the transparent LCD protection screen when clean the LCD screen Disconnect power before cleaning your instrument Clean the instrument with a wet soft cloth not dripping water It is recommended to scrub with soft detergent or fresh water To avoid damage to the instrument do not use any corrosive chemical cleaning agent Warning Before power on again for operation it is required to confirm that the instrument has already been dried completely avoiding any electrical short circuit or bodily injury resulting form the moisture 46
16. OWON Dual Channel Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual E AG1012F E AG1022F E AG2052F E AG2O62F WWW OWON COM HK Apr 2014 edition V1 3 Copy Right in this Manual Lilliput Company All rights Reserved The Lilliput s products are under the protection of the patent rights in America and other countries including ones which have already obtained the patent rights and those which are applying for The information in this manual will replace all that in the materials published originally The information in this manual was correct at the time of printing However OWON will continue to improve products and reserves the rights to changes specification at any time without notice OWON is the registered trademark of the Lilliput Company Headquarter Fujian Lilliput Optoelectronics Technology Co Ltd The mansion of optoelectronics 19 Heming Road Lantian industrial zone Zhangzhou Fujian China Tel 86 596 2130430 Fax 86 596 2109272 Web www owon com hk Mail Business Consulting info owon com hk Sale service service owon com hk Branch Xiamen Lilliput Technology Co Ltd the 5th floor B Area Chuangxin Mansion Software Park ZhenZhuWan Huandao RD Xiamen Fujian China Tel 86 592 2575666 Fax 86 592 2575669 General Warranty Lilliput warrants that the product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 3 years 1 year for accessories from the date of purchase of the product by th
17. Vpp Symmetry 50 0 to 100 AG1012F AG1022F AG2052F AG2062F 40 ns to 1000 ks 20 ns to 1000 ks 41 Accuracy Rising Falling Edge Time Overshoot Jitter Arbitrary Waveform Length Sample Rate Amplitude Accuracy Minimum Rise Fall Time Jitter RMS Non Volatile Storage Modulated Waveform AM Carrier Waveforms Source Internal Modulating Waveforms Internal AM Frequency Depth FM Carrier Waveforms Source Internal Modulating Waveforms Internal Modulating Frequency Frequency Deviation PM Carrier Waveforms Source Internal Modulating Waveforms Internal PM Frequency Phase Deviation 10ns lt 10ns AG1012F AG1022F AG2052F AG2062F AG1012F AG1022F AG2052F AG2062F lt 5 lt 2 6 ns 30ppm 300ps 100ppm of period AG1012F AG1022F AG2052F AG2062F AG1012F AG1022F AG2052F AG2062F 14 bits 35ns typical 6 ns 30ppm 2 8K points 2 1M points 125MSa s 250MSa s 45 waveforms Sine Internal External Sine Square Ramp White Noise Arbitrary 2 mHz 20 kHz 0 0 100 0 Sine Internal External Sine Square Ramp White Noise Arbitrary 2 mHz 20 kHz 2 mHz 20 MHz Sine Internal External Sine Square Ramp White Noise Arbitrary 2 mHz 20 kHz 0 180 42 FSK Carrier Waveforms Sine Source Internal External Internal Modulating Waveforms 50 duty cycle square FSK Rate 2 mHz 100 kHz PWM only in AG2052F and AG2062F
18. ce gt Source Manual Amplitude C Offset C 2 ele eye OmV Start Stop Frequency Frequency Sweep Waveform Sweep Waveform Amplitude Offset Figure 5 21 The User Interface of Sweep Mode How to set the parameters of Sweep 1 2 When the output signal is Sine Square or Ramp waveform press the button then press F2 to select Sweep to enter the Sweep mode Press N cs or N button to choose the waveforms Take Sine for instance press TO to display the waveform and parameters You can change the parameters please refer to To set signals on P12 Press N button again to return to the Sweep mode interface Press to set Sweep Time the Time Span of the Sweep for which the Frequency changes from the Start Frequency to Stop Frequency Press to select the Sweep Type Linear means setting the Sweep with linear spacing Log means setting the Sweep with logarithmic spacing Use Start Freq and Stop Freq or Center Freq and Freq Span to set the range of the frequency Press to select Sta_Freq or Cen_Freq and set the desired value Press to select StopFreq or FreqSpan and set the desired value Press to select NextPage press it again to enter the next page Press to select the source Internal means using the internal source External means using the Ext Trig FSK Burst connector in the rear panel to input the external signal Manual means choosing manual trigger in Sweep interface press the knob on the fron
19. ceseeeeeees 28 T9 Generate SWCD icici nnn EE 28 TO Generate Burst 30 SEENEN CCIE BU Pe a a a a ee 30 SENE Gate BU Te A eyo on rae NC Me NEP nn En IRON or Tee ey a Rt EA PR 31 TO Save and Recall ossai a 32 TOUSE USB Storag Ouren nanea R A a 32 TOEGIUING FIIE N Amos VE cote AA 32 TO Set the tIIIV FUNCHON een 33 POSE Display Parameter ses ee 33 TOSERINEBIIENE ze ee nee TA E E E A 33 TO Set the separalor aei EE E E AE EEA 33 T0 Sel the Sireen SIVE inn NEN NENEN EN NNN ANN A 33 TOSELINECHUNter aona essen Reese 34 To Set QufpUrP rameter ai ee 34 To Settne Output Load une ua 34 ToSet the Phase Deviatlon ass ars ea ae ENE NNA 35 TO Serine B AUG Raten es a a Sa ae Ba a en a a A ee a 35 TO set Bi SYS CCID un res ee een 35 Laneuape SEINE nella nalen 35 POWER OM SEINE es REES E E ANA 35 TO RECUEN O Default SOUS un a a 35 MO EREDE E DEA eE E ee ee 37 View System Dionna N ssn a E E an E esa 37 lOS ette COCK Source een 37 To USE B llt in Help 37 6 Communication with PC s ss seeoe0e000e0e0s0sosososososososososososososososososososososososososososososese 38 Using USB Port support SCPI uu u uucn nina 38 Using COM Port support SCPI nun 38 Te MU OSIN A EE nee E E E O eee 39 OATOUDICSHOOUNG seen ee ee rasen EE E E a eiee 39 Y9 Technical SPCCIIICAUONS oori Trina E E NEOA 40 TO ADD CNGIX SiE EREE EE OTETO OE E OOE EAE 46 Appendix A Enclosure occurance a eine 46 Appendix B General Care and Cleaning sc
20. e Include 5 buttons F1 F5 activate the corresponding menu Input parameters include number point and plus minus sign Change the current highlighted number also can be used to select file location or switch the character of the soft keyboard when entering file name In Sweep and N Cycle Burst if you choose Source as Manual every time you press this knob the generator will be triggered once In signal output interface press this knob to enter Channel Copy menu Move the cursor of the focused parameter or select the file locations Store recall the user defined arbitrary waveform data or instrument state Set the auxiliary system function View the build in help information CH2 Output Control CH2 Output Foot stool CH1 Output Control CH1 Output ee 8686 CH1 2 button Modulation Mod S Both button S Waveform selection buttons Power button Rear Panel D 20MHz reference output 2 20MHz reference input Counter input Turn on off the output of CH2 The backlight will be lighted when CH2 is tuned on Output signal of CH2 Make the instrument to be tilted for ease of operation Turn on off the output of CH1 The backlight will be lighted when CH1 is tuned on Output signal of CH1 Switch channel displayed on the screen between CH1 and CH2 Generate the Modulated waveforms Sweep and Burst these functions are only used for CH1 Display the editable parameters of
21. e 25MHz bandwidth 3dB typical Arbitrary 1 uHz 10MHz Amplitude Characteristic 1 uHz to 10 MHz 1mVPP 20VPP 10 MHz to 25 MHz 1mVPP 10VPP 1 uHz to 10 MHz 0 5mVPP 10VPP High Z Output Amplitude 500 10 MHz to 25 MHz 0 5mVPP 5VPP Amplitude Accuracy 1mVPP or 14 bits 5V 50Q DC Offset Range AC DC 10V High Z DC Offset Accuracy 1mV Output Impedance 50Q typical 40 Waveform Characteristic Sine Flatness when the Amplitude is 1 0 Vp p 4 dBm relative to 1 kHz Harmonic Distortion when the Amplitude is 1 0 Vp p Total Harmonic Distortion when the Amplitude is 1 Vp p Phase Noise when the Amplitude is 1 Vp p Residue Clock Noise Square Rise Fall Time Jitter rms Non symmetry below 50 Duty Cycle Overshoot Duty Cycle Ramp Linearity Symmetry Pulse Pulse Width 1 uHz to 10 MHz AG1012F 0 2 dB 1imv AG1022F 10 MHz to 25 MHz 0 3 dB 1mv 1 uHz to 10 MHz 0 2 dB 1mv AG2052F 10 MHz to 25 MHz AG2062F 0 3dB 1mv 25 MHz to 50 MHz 0 5 dB 1mv AG1012F AG1022F AG20s2r 0 dBe AG2062F 10 Hz to 20 kHz lt 0 2 110 dBc Hz 57 dBm typical lt 10ns 10 90 typical 1kHz 1Vpp AG1012F 6 ns 30 AG1022F ns SUppm AG2052F ae 2 AG2062F ps 100ppm of perio 1 of period 5ns lt 5 AG1012F AG1022F AG2052F AG2062F 20 80 lt 1 MHz 50 1 MHz 5 MHz 20 80 lt 10 MHz 50 gt 10 MHz lt 0 1 of peak output typical 1kHz 1
22. e original purchaser from the Lilliput Company This warranty only applies to the original purchaser and is not transferable to the third party If the product proves defective during the warranty period Lilliput either will repair the defective product without charge for parts and labor or will provide a replacement in exchange for the defective product Parts modules and replacement products used by Lilliput for warranty work may be new or reconditioned to like new performance All replaced parts modules and products become the property of Lilliput In order to obtain service under this warranty Customer must notify Lilliput of the defect before the expiration of the warranty period Customer shall be responsible for packaging and shipping the defective product to the service center designated by Lilliput and with a copy of customer proof of purchase This warranty shall not apply to any defect failure or damage caused by improper use or improper or inadequate maintenance and care Lilliput shall not be obligated to furnish service under this warranty a to repair damage resulting from attempts by personnel other than Lilliput representatives to install repair or service the product b to repair damage resulting from improper use or connection to incompatible equipment c to repair any damage or malfunction caused by the use of non Lilliput supplies or d to service a product that has been modified or integrated with other products when the
23. e right To set the Frequency Period Amplitude High Level Offset Low Level please refer to To Output Sine Signals on P12 Parameter 1 Frequency Current signal Channel Load u Lene Setting menu Symmetry Semintey e a of Ramp signal Parameter 2 Parameter 3 Figure 5 6 The User Interface of Ramp Signal Term Explanation Symmetry The percentage that the Rising Period takes up the whole Period To Set the Symmetry 1 Press button the Symmetry menu item is highlighted the current value of the symmetry is displayed in Parameter 1 2 Turn the knob to change the value directly or press the number keys to input the desired value press to choose 15 Figure 5 7 Set the symmetry of Ramp signal To Output Pulse Signals Press aL button to call the user interface of Pulse signal the Pulse waveform parameters can be set by operating the Pulse setting menu on the right The parameters of Pulse waveform are Frequency Period Amplitude High Level Offset Low Level Pulse Width Duty You can operate the menu by using the menu selection buttons on the right To set the Frequency Period Amplitude High Level Offset Low Level please refer to To Output Sine Signals on P12 Parameter 1 Frequency Current signal Channel Load Amplitude Offset Setting menu of Pulse s gnal Pulse width Parameter 2 Parameter 3 Figure 5 8 The User Interface of Pulse Signal 16 Term Explanat
24. e used to input CHI Waveform CH2 Waveform Parameter gt Parameter 1 Parameter 2 gt Parameter 2 Parameter 3 gt Parameter 3 Parameter 4 Figure 5 1 The User Interface of button To Turn On Off Output of Channels Press or to turn on off output of the corresponding channel The indicator will be lighted when the corresponding channel is tuned on Channel Copy 1 In signal output interface press the knob on the front panel to enter Channel Copy menu 2 Press to select From CH2 To CH1 or press to select From CH1 To CH2 11 To set signals The following describes how to set and output Sine Square Ramp Pulse Noise Arbitrary DC signals and copy channle To Output Sine Signals Press oe button to call the user interface of Sine signal the Sine waveform parameters can be set by operating the Sine setting menu on the right The parameters of Sine waveform are Frequency Period Amplitude High Level Offset Low Level You can operate the menu by using the menu selection buttons on the right Parameter 1 Frequency Current signal Channel Load Sees nes Setting menu of Sine signal Sine Parameter 2 Parameter 3 Figure 5 2 The User Interface of Sine Signal To Set the Frequency Period Press button the chosen menu item is highlighted the focused parameter is displayed in Parameter 1 Press button to switch between Frequency Period Two methods to change the chosen
25. effect of such modification or integration increases the time or difficulty of servicing the product Please contact the nearest Lilliput s Sales and Service Offices for services or a complete copy of the warranty statement For better after sales service please visit www owon com hk and register the purchased product online Excepting the after sales services provided in this summary or the applicable warranty statements Lilliput will not offer any guarantee for maintenance definitely declared or hinted including but not limited to the implied guarantee for marketability and special purpose acceptability Lilliput should not take any responsibilities for any indirect special or consequent damages Table of Contents I General Safety ROQuirements ccicorersecsuecsdvcsudaievcsevssecetedecsewsustideesdeaieuastvenevesevecsensuedsesees 1 2 Sajely Terms and SyMDOIS teiscusiecctnsesecessatesscwescuadsasoee nee ernennen ernennen 2 FiGeneralCh r cteristicy sccvusavscaveecvaciastieneatevececasesusnsaveecunciastecncatseeveeasvousnearsedsneaseeeeneass 3 LOULO R SION see ETTE EE ETTET ET ii 4 Front Rear Panel and User Interface ccccscsscsccsccsccececcsccecccceccccecceccececceccececcecceccccecsecs 5 Front PAVE san A O S E AS E S 5 PRE Pane seen ee A A 6 SOR ACCT Scene rennen 7 Generallnspection u 22 estate enden 8 FOO StOOL AQJUSEMENE naeh e a i 8 POWer On Check nennen 9 AE POWEr IM DUE SEEN I ee 9 BOWER Os E E ee Be N ee a auste
26. et in touch with the distributor of Lilliput responsible for this service or the Lilliput s local offices Check the Complete Instrument If it is found that there is damage to the appearance of the instrument or the instrument can not work normally or fails in the performance test please get in touch with the Lilliput s distributor responsible for this business or the Lilliput s local offices If there is damage to the instrument caused by the transportation please keep the package With the transportation department or the Lilliput s distributor responsible for this business informed about it a repairing or replacement of the instrument will be arranged by the Lilliput Foot Stool Adjustment Unfold the foot stools on the bottom of the generator as D in Figure 4 1 Power On Check AC Power Input Setting The waveform generator adopt 110V 220V AC power source Users should regulate the voltage scale of the Power Switch according to the standards in their own country see Figure 4 2 at the rear panel and use an appropriate fuse Voltage Fuse 110V 125 V FAAL 220V 250 V F2AL To change the voltage scale of the instrument do the following steps 1 Turn off the power button at the front panel and remove the power cord 2 Check if the fuse installed before leaving factory 250 V F2AL can match with the selected voltage scale if not pry the cover open using a straight screwdriver see 7 in Figure 4 2 change the fuse
27. external signal then skip ahead to step 6 If you choose Internal continue to the steps below Press to choose Mod Shape you can choose Sine Square or Ramp Press to set PM Frequency The range is 2 mHz 20 kHz Internal source only Press to set Phase Deviation The Phase Deviation between the Modulating Waveform and the Carrier Waveform ranging from 0 to 180 FSK Frequency Shift Keying The FSK Modulation is a modulation method the output frequency of which switches between two the pre set frequencies Carrier Waveform Frequency and the Hop Frequency The Frequency of the Output Frequency switch between the carrier waveform frequency and the Hop frequency is called the FSK rate The frequency by which the output frequency switch from each other is determined by the Internal Frequency generator or the Signal Voltage Level offered by the Ext Trig FSK Burst connector in the rear panel The Carrier Waveform can only be Sine The user interface of the FSK is shown as below FSKR Current Parameter FSK Rate FL F00 000 OH Load gt Load High Z a nnn enennens Modulating Waveform Mod Type type x _ ij Yj Vf Carrier Waveform Hop Frequency Source gt Source Internal Amplitude C Frequency C 2 000Vpp 1 OOOkHz Carrier Amplitude Carrier Frequency Figure 5 20 The User Interface of FSK How to set the parameters of FSK Press function button then press to select Mod
28. f the data number is less than 1000000 generators will use linear interpolation To Generate the Modulated Waveform Modulation function is only used for CH1 Press the button then press to select Mod to generate modulated waveform The waveform generator can modulate waveform using AM FM PM FSK and PWM only in AG2052F and AG2062F To turn off the modulation press the button 23 AM Amplitude Modulation The modulated waveform consists of two parts the Carrier Waveform and the Modulating Waveform The Carrier Waveform can only be Sine In AM the amplitude of the Carrier Waveform varies with the instantaneous voltage of the modulating waveform The user interface of the AM is shown as below AM Frequency Current Parameter AM Frequency 100 000 OHz Mod Depth o c I Modulating Waveform Mod Type gt 1Tvpe aI au Carrier Waveform Mod Shape gt Shae Sie Source gt Source Internal Amplitude C Frequency C 2 000Vpp 1 OO0kHz Carrier Carrier Amplitude Frequency Figure 5 17 The User Interface of AM How to set the parameters of AM 1 Press function button then press to select Mod 2 Press to switch Mod Type to AM If the Carrier Waveform is not Sine the system will switch it to Sine automatically 3 Press N button to display the waveform and parameters of the Carrier Waveform You can change the parameters please refer to To Output Sine Signals o
29. h an external device such as connected to a PC and controlled via PC software Figure 4 3 User interface take Sine for instance D Current channel Parameter 1 display parameter and edit the focused parameter SB S O O e e Current signal type or mode The setting menu of current signal or mode Parameter 3 display parameter and edit the focused parameter Parameter 2 display parameter and edit the focused parameter Display current waveform Offset low level depends on the highlighted menu item on the right Amplitude high level depends on the highlighted menu item on the right Frequency period depends on the highlighted menu item on the right Load High Z represents high resistance General Inspection After you get a new Waveform Generator it is recommended that you should make a check on the instrument according to the following steps 1 Check whether there is any damage caused by transportation If it is found that the packaging carton or the foamed plastic protection cushion has suffered serious damage do not throw it away first till the complete device and its accessories succeed in the electrical and mechanical property tests Check the Accessories The supplied accessories have been already described in the Appendix A Enclosure of this Manual You can check whether there is any loss of accessories with reference to this description If it is found that there is any accessory lost or damaged please g
30. h frequency restrain is used for filtering the high frequency signal in measuring the low frequency signal and improve the measure accuracy To measure low frequency signal lower than 1kHz you should put on the high frequency restrain to filter the high frequency noise disturb To measure high frequency signal higher than 1kHz you should put off the high frequency restrain To set the trig level Press to choose TrigLev Turn the knob to change the value press lt direction key to move the cursor left and right or press the number keys to input the desired value and choose the unit The range of trig levle is 2 5V 2 5V Press to choose Back to previous menu view the result After all the set was done the counter will measure the signal according to the current set If the reading is unsteady please repeat the above step until it is steady Press to switch to view the measure result of frequency or period Press to switch to view the measure result of positive width or duty To Set Output Parameter To Set the Output Load For either of CH1 Output and CH2 Output on the Front panel the Generator has a built in 50Qseries impendence If the actual load does not match the set one the displayed amplitude and offset are incorrect This function is used to match the displayed voltage with the expected one Steps for setting the Load of each channel 1 Press Utility and choose Output Setup Press to select CH1Load or press t
31. ion Pulse Width There are two kinds of Pulse Width positive and negative Positive Pulse Width is the time span between thresholds of 50 of the rising edge amplitude to the next 50 of the falling edge amplitude Negative Pulse Width is the time span between thresholds of 50 of the falling edge amplitude to the next 50 of the rising edge amplitude Pulse Width is determined by Period and Duty Cycle the formula is Pulse Width Period Duty Cycle To Set the Pulse Width Duty Cycle 1 Press button the chosen menu item is highlighted the focused parameter is displayed in Parameter 1 Press to switch between Pulse Width Duty 2 Turn the knob to change the value directly or press the number keys to input the desired value and choose the unit Load High Z Figure 5 9 Set the Pulse Width of Pulse signal To Output Noise Signals The noise signal which the generator output is white noise Press ww button to call the user interface of Noise signal the Noise waveform parameters can be set by operating the Noise setting menu on the right The parameters of Noise waveform are Amplitude High Level Offset Low Level You can operate the menu by using the menu selection buttons on the right To set the Amplitude High Level Offset Low Level please refer to To Output Sine Signals on P12 17 Noise waveform Current signal Channel Load Amplitude Offset Setting menu a AL of Noise signal ii NN
32. layed parameter 1 Press Utility and choose Disp Setup press to select Sep 2 Press to switch between Comma Space Off Take the Frequency parameter for instance Comma Space Off To Set the Screen Saver The screen saver will run automatically if no operation is taken for any key within the set time Press any button to resume 1 Press Utility and choose Disp Setup press to select Scrn Svr 2 Press to switch between On Off 3 If On is selected you can set the screen saver time Turn the knob to change the value press lt direction key to move the cursor left and right or press the number keys to input the desired time in minutes press to select the unit The screen saver time range is 1 999 minutes 33 To Set the Counter The counter can measure the signal with frequency form 100mHz to 200MHz The operation steps 1 Press Utility and choose Counter 2 Connect the signal to the connector 2OMHz In Counter on the rear panel 3 Press to choose Set enter measurement setting menu 4 To set the coupling mode Press to switch Coupling as AC DC To set the sensitivity Press to switch Sens as Low Middle High For low amplitude signal the Middle or High sensitivity should be used For low frequency signal with high amplitude and slower rising edge low sensitivity is a better choice To set the high frequency restrain on off Press to switch HFR as ON OFF Hig
33. lly Press mL button to display the waveform and parameters of the Carrier Waveform You can change the parameters please refer to To Output Pulse Signals on P16 Press n button again to return to the Modulation mode interface Press to select the source If the source is External use the Modulation In connector in the rear panel to input the external signal then skip ahead to step 6 If you choose Internal continue to the steps below Press to choose Mod Shape you can choose Sine Square or Ramp Press to set Mod Frequency The range is 2 mHz 20 kHz Internal source only Press to set Width Deviation Duty Deviation depends on the P_Width Duty menu item of the Pulse setting menu when you exit the Modulation mode The maximum range of the Duty Deviation is the smaller one in Pulse Duty 1 Pulse Duty The maximum range of the Width Deviation is Pulse Width To Generate Sweep Sweep function is only used for CH1 In the frequency sweep mode the generator steps from the start frequency to the stop frequency at the sweep rate you specify Sweep can be generated by Sine Square or Ramp Waveforms 28 Sweep Waveform gt Type Sine Sweep Time Current Parameter Sweep Time 1 000 000s Time _ Load High Z ae el ot Bei Sweep Type gt Smeep Type inl r ji 100 000 OBz 1 000 000kH Load gt 4 Linear Sweep Waveform Sta_Freq Sour
34. lue To Output Square Signals Press L button to call the user interface of Square signal the Square waveform parameters can be set by operating the Square setting menu on the right The parameters of Square waveform are Frequency Period Amplitude High Level Offset Low Level Duty You can operate the menu by using the menu selection buttons on the right To set the Frequency Period Amplitude High Level Offset Low Level please refer to To Output Sine Signals on P12 13 Parameter 1 Frequency Current signal Channel Load Amplitude Offset Setting menu of Square signal Duty cycle Parameter 2 Parameter 3 Figure 5 4 The User Interface of Square Signal Term Explanation Duty Cycle The percentage that the High Level takes up the whole Period To Set the Duty Cycle 1 Press button the Duty menu item is highlighted the current value of the Duty cycle is displayed in Parameter 1 2 Turn the knob to change the value directly or press the number keys to input the desired value press to choose Figure 5 5 Set the Duty cycle of Square signal 14 To Output Ramp Signals Press N button to call the user interface of Ramp signal the Ramp waveform parameters can be set by operating the Ramp setting menu on the right The parameters of Ramp waveform are Frequency Period Amplitude High Level Offset Low Level Symmetry You can operate the menu by using the menu selection buttons on th
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36. n P12 Press Y button again to return to the Modulation mode interface 4 Press to select the source If the source is External use the Modulation In connector in the rear panel to input the external signal the setting of AM is finished If you choose Internal continue to the steps below 5 Press to choose Mod Shape you can choose Sine Square or Ramp 6 Press to set AM Frequency The range is 2 mHz 20 kHz Internal source only 7 Press to set Mod Depth The range is 0 100 24 Term Explanation AM Frequency The frequency of modulating waveform Mod Depth The Amplitude Range of modulating waveform In the 0 Modulation the output amplitude is the half of the set one In the 100 Modulation the output amplitude is the same with the set one For an external source the depth of AM is controlled by the voltage level of the signal connected to the Modulation In connector in the rear panel 5V corresponds to the currently set depth 100 FM Frequency Modulation The modulated waveform consists of two parts the Carrier Waveform and the Modulating Waveform The Carrier Waveform can only be Sine In FM the frequency of the Carrier Waveform varies with the instantaneous voltage of the modulating waveform The user interface of the FM is shown as below Frequency Deviation il F FM Frequency Current Parameter FM Frequency 100 000 OHz Load load Hieh z 4100 000 0 AM TES FH
37. nd LFMPulse Rhombus Choose other Waveforms Cardiac Choose common Waveforms Back Back to the previous menu Steps for selecting the built in waveform 1 Press vw button then press to enter the Built in Wform menu 2 Press to select Common Maths Window or Others E g select Maths to enter the following interface Frequency 3 Turn the knob or press lt direction key to choose the desired waveform E g select ExpRise Press to output the Exponential Rise waveform The User Definable Waveform Press www button and press to select Editable Wform Menu item Instruction Create Wform Create a new waveform Select the waveform stored in internal storage FLASH or U disk Select Wform USBDEVICE 19 Edit Wform Edit the stored waveform How to Create a New Waveform 1 Enter the operation menu Press w Editable Wform Create Wform 2 Set the number of waveform points Press to select Wform Points turn the knob or press the number keys to input the desired value and choose the unit X1 XK XM respectively represent 1 1000 1000 000 The waveform points range is 2 1000 000 3 Set the interpolation Press to switch between On Off If you choose On the points will be connected with beelines otherwise the voltages between two consecutive points will not change and the waveform looks like a step up one 4 Edit the waveform points Press to enter the operation menu Press
38. nput Frequency Range DC 20kHz Input Voltage Range 5 Vpk Input Impedance 10kQ typical External Trigger Input Level TTL compatible Slope Rising or falling selectable Pulse Width gt 100ns Trigger Delay 0 Ons 60s External Reference Clock Input Impedance 1 kQ AC coupled Requested Input voltage swing 100 mVp p to 5 Vp p locking range 20 MHz 35 kHz Counter Input share the same port as External Reference Clock Input DC offset range 1 5 VDC DC coupled 100 mHz 100 MHz 20 mVRMS 5 Vac dc 100 MHz 200 MHz 40 mVRMS 5 Vac dc AC AC coupled AC coupled H Hz 100 MHz 50 mVpp 5 Vpp 100 MHz 200 MHz 100 mVpp 5 Vpp External Reference Clock Output Manual mode Impedance 50 kQ AC coupled Amplitude 5 Vp p access 500 Display Display Type 3 9 inch colored LCD Liquid Crystal Display Display Resolution 480 Horizontal x 320 Vertical Pixels Display Colors 65536 colors 16 bits TFT screen Power ae O AC220V 1 10 AC110V 1 10 50 60Hz CAT II Consumption Less than 18W 110V 125 V F4AL Fuse 220V 250 V F2AL Environment 44 Working temperature 0 C 40 C Temperature 7 Storage temperature 20 C 60 C Relative Humidity Height Operating eee m Non operating 15 000 m Cooling Method Natural cooling Mechanical Specifications 235mmx110mmx295mm W H D Interval Period of Adjustment One year is recommended for the calibration interval period 45 10
39. o select CH2Load press it again to select HighZ or Q represents a value 2 To change the load value after selecting Q turn the knob to change the value press lt direction key to move the cursor left and right or press the number keys to input the desired value Press or to select the unit The load range is 10Q 10KQ 34 Note For either of CH1 Output and CH2 Output on the Front panel the waveform generator has a fixed 50Q Series Impendence No matter what Value the set parameter is if the real load is different from the set one the displayed voltage will not equal the real voltage To Set the Phase Deviation You can set the phase deviation of the two channels 1 Press Utility and choose Output Setup press to select PhaseDev 2 Press to switch between On Off 3 If On is selected you can set the value of phase deviation Turn the knob to change the value press lt direction key to move the cursor left and right or press the number keys to input the desired value in degree press to select the unit The phase deviation range is 0 360 To Set the Baud Rate Press Utility and choose Output Setup press to select BaudRate press to switch the RS232 baud rate Make sure that the Baud Rate matches that of the computer The optional rates are 115 2K 56K 38 4K 9 6K and 4 8K The default setting is 115 2K To Set the System Language Setting Press Utility and choose System press to switch
40. parameter Turn the knob to change the value of cursor position Press lt direction key to move the cursor Press a number key in the front panel an input box will pop up keep going to input the value Press lt direction key to delete the last number Press F1 F3 to choose the unit or press to go to next page and choose other units Press to cancel the input 12 1 000 000kHz _ Figure 5 3 Set the frequency using number keys To Set the Amplitude Press F2 confirm whether the Ampl menu item is highlighted if not press to switch into Ampl In Parameter 2 a cursor appears under the value of amplitude Use the knob or the number keys to set the desired value To Set the Offset Press F3 confirm whether the Offset menu item is highlighted if not press to switch into Offset In Parameter 3 a cursor appears under the value of offset Use the knob or the number keys to set the desired value To Set the High Level Press F2 confirm whether the Hi_Level menu item is highlighted if not press to switch into Hi_Level In Parameter 2 a cursor appears under the value of amplitude Use the knob or the number keys to set the desired value To Set the Low Level Press F3 confirm whether the Lo_Level menu item is highlighted if not press to switch into Lo_Level In Parameter 3 a cursor appears under the value of offset Use the knob or the number keys to set the desired va
41. rom the USB Host port on the rear panel The system will inform you The USB device is removed and the USBDEVICE in the storage menu will disappear To Edit the File Name In file system the user can edit the name of a file or a folder When the system needs the user to input a name an input keyboard will appear NewFile D OOGO GOUCEHUUOOG plalr sltlulvle yaha Figure 5 24 Edit the File Name 1 Turn the knob or press X direction key to move the cursor left and right in the keyboard Press to switch between capital and small of the characters 2 Press to enter the current character Press to delete the last character 3 Press to finish editing and save the file Press to cancel the save operation Note The length of file name is up to 15 characters 32 To Set the Utility Function Press Utility function key to enter the Utility Menu You can set the parameters of the Generator such as Display Parameter Counter Parameter Output Parameter and System Setting Press Utility again to exit the Utility Menu To Set Display Parameter To Set the Bright 1 Press Utility and choose Disp Setup press to select Bright 2 Turn the knob to change the value press X gt direction key to move the cursor left and right or press the number keys to input the desired value in percent press to select the unit The bright range is 0 100 To Set the Separator The user can set the separator of the disp
42. s Settings in the setting dialog choose Connect using as USB After connect successfully the connection information in the bottom right corner of the software will turn green Using COM Port support SCPI 1 Connection Use a data cable to connect the COM port in the rear panel of the Waveform Generator to the COM port of a PC 2 Port setting of the software Run the ultrawave software click Communications in the menu bar choose Ports Settings in the setting dialog choose Connect using as COM 3 Port setting for SCPI communication Baud rate 115 2K The value can be changed in Utility Function Data Bit 8 Stop Bit 1 CRC None Stream Control None For detail communication protocol of SCPI please refer to AG Series Waveform Generator SCPI Protocol To learn about how to operate the software you can press F1 in the software to open the help document 38 7 SCPI AG1012F AG1022F AG2052F and AG2062F ARB waveform generators support SCPI and the users can operate and control the device by USB and COM interface For detailed information about SCPI please referto AG Series Waveform Generator SCPI Protocol 8 Troubleshooting 1 The instrument is powered on but no Display Check if the power is connected properly Check if the Power Switch is in the proper voltage scale Check if the fuse which is below the AC Power socket is used appropriately and in good condition the cover can be pried open
43. sccscsccsceccsceccecsccccnceccscnccccsceccsceccsceccecscceces 46 11 1 General Safety Requirements Before any operations please read the following safety precautions to avoid any possible bodily injury and prevent this product or any other products connected from damage In order to avoid any contingent danger this product is only used within the range specified Check AC power input setting according to the standards in your own country see Page 9 AC Power Input Setting Only the qualified technicians can implement the maintenance To avoid Fire or Personal Injury m Use Proper Power Cord Use only the power cord supplied with the product and certified to use in your country Product Grounded This instrument is grounded through the power cord grounding conductor To avoid electric shock the grounding conductor must be grounded The product must be grounded properly before any connection with its input or output terminal m Check all Terminal Ratings To avoid fire or shock hazard check all ratings and markers of this product Refer to the user s manual for more information about ratings before connecting to the instrument Do not operate without covers Do not operate the instrument with covers or panels removed m Use Proper Fuse Use only the specified type and rating fuse for this instrument Avoid exposed circuit Do not touch exposed junctions and components when the instrument is powered Do not operate
44. ss to select Burst Fa Fa S ai ON 2 Press Te N or O button to choose the waveforms Take Sine for instance press N to display the waveform and parameters You can change the parameters please refer to To set signals on P12 Press N button again to return to the Burst mode interface 3 Press to switch to Gated 4 Press to select Start Phase define the Start and the Stop Point in a waveform The phase varies from 360 to 360 For an Arbitrary Waveform 0 is the first waveform point 5 Press to switch between Positive Negative Set the Polarity for the Gated Signal 31 To Save and Recall Press function button to enter the file system To Use USB Storage The storage location is divided into the internal storage FLASH and the U disk storage USBDEVICE When a U disk is connected the storage menu will show USBDEVICE and FLASH Otherwise the storage menu will show FLASH only 1 Install the U disk insert a USB disk into the USB Host port on the rear panel in Figure 4 2 and the screen will show Detect USB device Press function button to enter the file system the storage menu will show USBDEVICE and FLASH 2 Enter the storage Turn the knob or press lt direction key to choose the desired storage Press to enter the chosen storage Provide operations as Next level Up one level New folder Delete Rename Copy Paste 3 Remove the U disk Remove the U disk f
45. t in Wform menu 3 Press to select Others Select DC Press to output DC 4 Press F3 confirm whether the Offset menu item is highlighted if not press to switch into Offset In Parameter 3 a cursor appears under the value of offset Use the knob or the number keys to set the desired value and choose the unit Frequency r 1 000 OOOkHz Load High Z 5 000Vpp 2 ee DC Voltage 2 0007 Offset Amplitude Offset 5 000Vpp 2 000V Parameter 3 Figure 5 12 The DC Setting Interface To recall wave file This function can read the waveform file with suffix of ota which is cut from SDS series oscilloscope manufactured by OWON and saved to U disk or cut by the software of OWON oscilloscope Then ARB waveform generators can output the same signal as the cut wave Use SDS Series oscilloscope manufactured by OWON to cut wave 1 Connect U disk to SDS series oscilloscope 2 Press to call out the save menu 3 Press the H1 button the Type menu will display at the left of the screen turn the M knob to choose Cut Wave for type 4 Move cursor1 and cursor2 to choose the range of wave to be cut 5 Press the H2 button and the input keyboard will pop up The default name is the current system date Turn M knob to choose the keys and press M knob to input the chosen keys Choose and press Enter key of the keyboard to end the input and store the file with the current name to U disk 21
46. t panel to trigger a Sweep 29 To Generate Burst Burst function is only used for CH1 Press the button then press to select Burst to generate versatile waveforms in burst Burst can last for certain times of waveform cycle N Cycle Burst or to be controlled by external gated signals Gated Burst Bust can apply to Sine Square Ramp Pulse and Arbitrary waveforms Noise can not be used Term Explanation Burst Output Waveforms with set cycle times Generally it is called BURST function within every Signal Generator N Cycle Burst N Cycle has specific number of waveform cycles and every burst is activated by a trigger event Gated Burst Gated burst use external source to control burst as when to be activated Set the N Cycle Burst Current Parameter Burst Period Load Load High Z Start Phase gt Start Phase0 N Cycle gt Type N Cycle Waveform gt Shape Sine Cyc Source gt Source Internal Cycles 2 000Vpp 1 OOOKHz Figure 5 22 The User Interface of N Cycle Burst 1 When the output signal is Sine Square Ramp Pulse or Arbitrary waveform press the button then press to select Burst ad a en 2 Press U Tu N or O button to choose the waveform Take Sine for instance press Uv to display the waveform and parameters You can change the parameters please refer to To set signals on P12 Press Uv button again to return to the Burst mode interface
47. tion In connector in the rear panel 5V corresponds to the selected Deviation and 5V to the negative selected Deviation PM Phase Modulation The modulated waveform consists of two parts the Carrier Waveform and the Modulating Waveform The Carrier Waveform can only be Sine In PM the phase of the Carrier Waveform varies with the instantaneous voltage level of the modulating waveform The user interface of the PM is shown as below Current Parameter PM Frequency l PM Frequency Fa 00 000 OH E Load Load High Z Erin a Phase Deviation VAM gt u Modulating Waveform Carrier Waveform Mod Type gt Time PH VV VY VAY AV Mod Shape Shape Sine Source gt Source Internal Amplitude C Frequency C 2 000Vpp 1 O00kHz Carrier Carrier Amplitude Frequency Figure 5 19 The User Interface of PM How to set the parameters of PM 1 Press function button then press to select Mod 2 Press to switch Mod Type to PM If the Carrier Waveform is not Sine the system will switch it to Sine automatically 3 Press Uv button to display the waveform and parameters of the Carrier Waveform You can change the parameters please refer to To Output Sine Signals on P12 Press N button again to return to the Modulation mode interface 26 Seo Press to select the source If the source is External use the Modulation In connector in the rear panel to input the
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