Dual-Channel Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual
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1. 6 Fuse Use the specified fuse according to the voltage scale Power switch Switch between 110V and 220V USB Host port Connect as a host device with an external USB device such as connect a USB disk to the instrument USB Device port Connect as a slave device with an external device such as connected to a PC and controlled via PC software User Interface Figure 4 3 User interface take Sine for instance Current channel Parameter 1 display parameter and edit the focused parameter 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 S S 9 E O C 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 r 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 device2. gt 1 000Vpp r Offset gt Oav Sine a Setting menu of Sine signal Parameter 2 Parameter 3 Figure 5 2 The User Interface of Sine Signal To Set the Frequency Period Press F1 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 parameter e Turn the knob to change the value of cursor position Press lt direction key to move the cursor O 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 F4 to go to next page and choose other units Press F5 to cancel the input AG1022 The frequency range is 1uHz 25MHz the period range is 40ns 1Ms AG1012 The frequency range is 1uHz 10MHhHz the period range is 100ns 1Ms 12 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 F2 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 3 confirm whether the Offset menu item is highlighted if not press to switch into Offs
3. Amplitude gt 1 000Vpp Offset gt 0nV Symmetry gt Symmetry Setting menu of Ramp signal n 50 0 cli Parameter 2 Parameter 3 Figure 5 6 The User Interface of Ramp Signal 15 Term Explanation Symmetry The percentage that the Rising Period takes up the whole Period To Set the Symmetry 1 Press F4 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 F4 to choose The symmetry range is 0 100 Figure 5 7 Set the symmetry of Ramp signal To Output Pulse Signals Press 1 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 AG1022 The frequency range is 1uHz 5MHz the period range is 200ns 1Ms AG1012 The frequency range is 1uHz 1MHz the period range is lus 1Ms 16 Parameter 1 Frequency Current signal Channel Load gt Load High Z Amplit
4. Amplitude gt 1 00 T Offset gt nV des Setting menu of E Square signal Duty cycle gt gt buty Cycle 50 04 5M 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 F4 to choose For a frequency less than 1MHz the Duty cycle range is 20 80 For a frequency 1MHz the Duty cycle is 50 14 ILLSCL Figure 5 5 Set the Duty cycle of Square signal 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 the right To set the Frequency Period Amplitude High Level Offset Low Level please refer to To Output Sine Signals on P12 The frequency range is 1uHz 1MHz the period range is 1us 1Ms Parameter 1 Frequency Current signal Channel Load gt Load High Z 1 000 000kHz
5. Check AC power input setting according to the standards in your own country see Page 8 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 m 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 m Avoid exposed circuit Do not touch exposed junctions and components when the instrument is powered Do not operate 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 atmospher
6. 26 TO Set the Separata id o dde R a dle de dd o een To Set the Screen Saver TOA La a A 9o Setthe Baud Rate ot oda eli add da bas TE os dl dd 26 To St OUTPUT PAKAMEER ui A A deis 27 TO SO E Output LOdd ivi A A ieee cee viehe NE E E eee 27 TO SO he Phase DevidtiOnts aii at 27 O A ORO OS 27 Language Setting ki AAA Ad AA a nee 27 Power OA as 27 To Return to Default Setting iii Pe Re ee I ias 27 ToSet th Bee init 28 View System OTOMANO da 28 TO Set RE Clock SOU iii a ee eth 29 To Use Built in Help ccuciodconicaccocosoiaic coin seas iedesuasadesudseicb suds ivdsouatedes sessseceseasvacouaSedeaseaseeceseis 29 6 Communication with PC iii ia iii 30 Using USB Port support SOPI viii ia 30 Using COM Port support SCPI ssssssssssseccccccnssssescececcsecsssseeceesscananssssseseesscananssssesseesoas 30 TINE e AA E NT 31 S LEOUDLES O decias 31 DTLCERTTERES PECUARIA 32 TOA da 36 Appendix ASENCIOSULE seicsccseiccsssisessscciescevecssedscccdvcsondsbasescsesecesssdetescevodesssedsensoncdedsasescevss sass 36 Appendix B General Care and Cleaning ssscccssssssccssssscccssssscesssseccessscsceassssscesessssseaes 36 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
7. F2AL Working temperature 0 C 40 C Storage temperature 20 C 60 C Relative Humidity lt 90 Height Operating 3 000 m Non operating 15 000 m Cooling Method Natural cooling Mechanical Specifications Dimension 235mmx110mmx295mm W H D Weight 3 kg Interval Period of Adjustment One year is recommended for the calibration interval period 35 10 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 lt is recommended to scrub with soft detergent or fresh water To avoid damage to the instrument do not use any c
8. 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 get 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 in Figure 4 1 Power On Check AC Power Input Setting 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 F4AL 220V 250 V F2AL To change
9. fal b c d jt e hj i j k 1 m njo plajr s tjulvjwixiy z 11213 4 5ls 7 eloo 1 1 1 10D s x Figure 5 17 Edit the File Name 1 Turn the knob or press Y direction key to move the cursor left and right in the keyboard Press F3 to switch between capital and small of the characters 2 Press F1 to enter the current character Press F2 to delete the last character 3 Press F4 to finish editing and save the file Press FS to cancel the save operation Note The length of file name is up to 15 characters 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 Interface Parameter Output Parameter and System Setting Press Utility again to exit the Utility Menu 25 To Set Display Parameter To Set the Bright 1 Press Utility and choose Disp Setup press F1 to select Bright 2 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 percent press F4 to select the unit The bright range is 04 100 To Set the Separator The user can set the separator of the displayed parameter 1 Press Utility and choose Disp Setup press to select Sep 2 Press F2 to switch between Comma Space Of
10. 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 effect of such modificati
11. the build in help information 9 CH2 Output Control Turn on off the output of CH2 The backlight will be lighted when CH2 is tuned on CH2 Output Output signal of CH2 Foot stool Make the instrument to be tilted for ease of operation CH1 Output Control Turn on off the output of CH1 The backlight will be lighted when CH1 is tuned on Se 8 9 CH1 Output Output signal of CH1 CH1 2 button Switch channel displayed on the screen between CH1 and CH2 5 DC button Enter DC settings screen of current channel Both button Display the editable parameters of both channels When the function is enabled the backlight of the button turns on Waveform selection Include Sine Square La Ramp Y Pulse nee Noise ww and Arbitrary An waveform When a waveform is selected the backlight of the button turns on Power button Turn on off the generator Rear Panel AC SELECTOR 110V 220V Figure 4 2 Rear panel overview 20MHz reference These two connectors are used to synchronize generators output The connector 20MHz In accepts an external 20 MHz 20MHz reference clock signal and the connector 20MHz Out can output a input 20 MHz clock signal generated by the crystal inside the generator See P29 To Set the Clock Source 3 RS232 port Through this interface the generator can be connected to a PC and controlled via PC software Power socket AC input connector 6
12. 10 90 typical 1kHz 1Vpp Jitter rms 6 ns 30ppm Non symmetry below 50 Duty Cycle 1 of period 5ns Overshoot lt 5 Duty Cycle 20 80 lt 1 MHz 50 1 MHz 5 MHz Ramp eee lt 0 1 of peak output typical 1kHz 1Vpp Symmetry 50 Symmetry 0 to 100 Pulse Pulse Width 40 ns to 1000 ks Accuracy 10ns Rising Falling Edge Time lt 10ns Overshoot lt 5 Jitter 6 ns 30ppm Arbitrary Waveform Length 2 8K points Sample Rate 125MSa s Amplitude Accuracy 14 bits Minimum Rise Fall Time 35ns typical Jitter RMS 6 ns 30ppm Non Volatile Storage Input Output 26 waveforms 33 Channel Coupling Channel Copy Phase Deviation 0 360 Rear Panel Interfaces RS232 USB External Reference Clock Input Impedance 1 kQ AC coupled Requested Input voltage swing locking range 100 mVp p to 5 Vp p 20 MHz 35 kHz External Reference Clock Output Impedance 50 kQ DC coupled Amplitude 3 3 Vp p access 500 34 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 Supply AC220V 1 10 AC110V 1 10 50 60Hz CAT II Consumption use Environment Temperature Less than 18W F 110V 125 V F4AL 220V 250 V
13. 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 Ports 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 30 7 SCPI The waveform generator supports SCPI and the users can operate and control the device by U
14. OWON Dual Channel Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual NW AG1022 NW AG1012 WWW OWON COM HK Feb 2014 edition V1 7 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 ZhenZhu Wan 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 the original purchaser from
15. SB and COM interface For detailed information about SCPI please refer to AG Series Waveform Generator SCPI Protocol 8 Troubleshooting 1 The instrument is powered on but no Display Check if the power is connected properly O Check if the Power Switch is in the proper voltage scale O Check if the fuse which is below the AC Power socket is used appropriately and in good condition the cover can be pried open with a straight screwdriver O Restart the instrument after the steps above O Ifthe 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 P27 If you encounter other problems try to reset the settings refer to To Return to Default Setting on P27 or restart the instrument If it still can not work properly please contact Lilliput for our service 31 9 Technical Specifications All these specifications apply to the the waveform generator described in this document except for special 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 typica Waveforms Standard Waveforms pu Sine Square Ramp Pulse Noise DC Arbitrary Waveforms Exponenti
16. al rise Exponential fall Sin x x Staircase etc 26 built in waveforms User Definable Waveform Numbers of channel Frequency Characteristic 2 Max sampling rate 125MSa s frequency resolution 1 Hz Sine AG1022 1 wHz 25MHz AG1012 1 uHz 10MHz Square AG1022 1 uHz 5MHz AG1012 1 wHz 1MHz Ramp AG1022 AG1012 1 wHz 1MHz Pulse AG1022 1 wHz 5MHz AG1012 1 wHz 1MHz White Noise 25MHz bandwidth 3dB typical Arbitrary 1 wHz 10MHz Amplitude Characteristic Output Amplitude High Z AG1022 1 uHzto10 MhHz 1mVPP 20VPP 10 MHz to 25 MHz 1mVPP 10VPP AG1012 1 Hz to 10 MHz 1mVPP 20VPP 500 AG1022 1 uHzto10 MhHz 0 5mVPP 10VPP 10 MHz to 25 MHz 0 5mVPP 5VPP AG1012 1 Hz to 10 MHz 0 5mVPP 10VPP Amplitude Accuracy 1mVPP or 14 bits DC Offset Range AC DC 5V 500 10V High Z 32 DC Offset Accuracy 1mV Output Impedance Waveform Characteristic 500 typical Sine AG1022 1 uHz to 10 MHz Flatness when the Amplitude is 1 0 eee aly Vp p 4 dBm relative to 1 kHz UNA 0 3 dB 1mv AG1012 0 2dB 1mv Harmonic Distortion when the lt 40 dBc Amplitude is 1 0 Vp p Total Harmonic Distortion when 10 Hzto20kHz lt 0 29 the Amplitude is 1 Vp p ane Z ds Phase Noise when the Amplitude is 110 dBc Hz 1 Vp p Residue Clock Noise 57 dBm typical Square Rise Fall Time lt 10ns
17. ator ARB is 8192 When the wave cut from oscilloscope contains data number more than 8192 the waveform generator will compress data On the contrary if the data number is less than 8192 the waveform generator will use linear interpolation 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 24 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 Save 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 F1 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 from 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
18. choose System press F2 to select Power On 2 Press F2 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 27 confirm All the settings will be set to default The default settings of the system are as follows Output Default Function Sine Wave Frequency 1kHz Amplitude Offset 1 Vpp 0 Vdc Waveforms Default Frequency 1kHz Amplitude 1Vpp Offset OVdc Duty Cycle of Square 50 Symmetry of Ramp 50 Pulse Width of Pulse 200us Duty Cycle of Pulse 20 Others Default Brightness 95 Separator Comma Screen Saver time 100 minutes Baud Rate 115 2K Load High Z Phase Deviation 0 Clock Source Internal Channel Output Control Off To Set the Beep 1 Press Utility and choose System enter the second page of the menu 2 Press Fl to select Beep 3 Press F1 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 F2 to select Sys info You can view the Version and Serial number 28 To Set the Clock Sourc
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20. e m 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 A Warning Warning indicates the conditions or practices that could result in injury or loss of life A 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 A Hazardous Voltage AN Refer to Manual Protective Earth Terminal rh Chassis Ground Test Ground IK 3 General Characteristics These products are dual channel multi function generator which combines Arbitrary Waveform Generation and Function Generation The product introduces Direct Digital Synthesizer 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
21. e 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 1V 1 Press Utility and choose System enter the second page of the menu 2 Press F3 to select CLK Sou 3 Press F3 to switch between Internal External To Use Built in Help 1 Press Help function button the catalog will display in the screen 2 Press F1 or F2 to choose help topic or just turn the knob to choose 3 Press F3 to view the details about the topic press to go back to the catalog 4 Press Help again to exit the help or just do other operations 29 6 Communication with PC The Waveform Generators support 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 and synchronously display the screen of the Waveform Generator 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
22. e operation menu Press 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 Save function button to enter the file system 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 Delete To Output DC 1 Press CH1 2 to select the channel that you want to output DC then press DC button 2 Turn the knob to change the value or press the number keys to input the desired value press F1 or F2 to select the unit 3 Press CH1 or CH2 to turn on off DC ouput of the corresponding channel 21 Parameter 1 Load High Z DC Voltage 1 00000 gt 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 the waveform generator 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 Save to call out the save menu 3 Press the H1 button the Type menu wi
23. ect 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 be used to input CH1 Waveform CH2 Waveform 22 oe GOO Piano ruamecr On 500 Prane 3 Figure 5 1 The User Interface of Both button e To Turn On Off Output of Channels Press CH1 or CH2 to turn on off output of the corresponding channel The indicator will be lighted when the corresponding channel is tuned on O Channel Copy 1 In signal output interface press the knob on the front panel to enter Channel Copy menu 2 Press F1 to select From CH2 To CH1 or press F2 to select From CH1 To CH2 11 To set signals The following describes how to set and output Sine Square Ramp Pulse Noise Arbitrary signals and DC To Output Sine Signals Press WV 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 Channel Current signal Load gt Load High Z Amplitude
24. elect 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 F2 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 F3 to enter the operation menu e Press Fl to choose Points input the number of the point to be edited Press F2 to choose Voltage input the voltage for the current point o e Repeat the step above set all the points to your needs e Press F4 to choose Store enter the file system If a U disk is connected press lt gt direction key to select the storage USBDEVICE is the U Disk storage FLASH is the internal storage Choose Next level enter the desired 20 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 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 th
25. et 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 F2 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 F3 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 value To Output Square Signals Press a 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 AG1022 The frequency range is 1uHz 5MHhHz the period range is 200ns 1Ms AG1012 The frequency range is 1WHz 1MHz the period range is 1us 1Ms Parameter 1 Frequency Frequency Current signal Channel ay n VVV AJA Load gt Load High Z 1 000 000kHz
26. f Take the Frequency parameter for instance Comma Space Off q i CASA FAA FAA Ie 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 F3 to select Scrn Svr 2 Press F3 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 Y 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 To Set the I O To Set the Baud Rate Press Utility and choose I O Setup press F1 to select BaudRate press F1 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 26 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 Util
27. ity and choose Output Setup Press F1 to select CH1Load or press F2 to 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 gt direction key to move the cursor left and right or press the number keys to input the desired value Press F3 or F4 to select the unit The load range is 10 10KQ 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 F3 to select PhaseDev 2 Press F3 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 O 360 To Set the System Language Setting Press Utility and choose System press F1 to switch display languages Power On Setting 1 Press Utility and
28. ll 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 22 0 000ns s M 500us S 0 00mV 10K Figure 5 13 Cut Wave Use waveform generators to recall wave 1 Enter the operation menu Press 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 lt direction key to select the saved example ota waveform file 23 txt txt 15 TIEB Figure 5 15 choose the ota file 3 Choose Recall output And the tip Read file successfully will show on the interface Amplitude Offset 11 20Vpp 80mV 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 the waveform generator 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 the waveform gener
29. meters 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 Noise waveform ignal Channel Current signa Load Load High Z Amplitude 1 000 pp Offset gt 0a Setting menu of Noise signal Parameter 2 Parameter 3 Figure 5 10 The User Interface of Noise Signal To Output Arbitrary Signals Press ww 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 18 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 frequency range is 1uHz 10MHz the period range is 100ns 1Ms The Arbitrary signal consists of two types the system built in waveform and the user definable waveform Parameter 1 Frequency Current signal Channel Load Load High Z Amplitude gt gt 1 000 pp Offset _ gt onv Setting menu of Arbitrary signal Built in Exponential Rise Waveform Parameter 2 Paramete
30. on 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 1 General Safety Requirements scsvecusscesstusvsaicowsserscvavcuvenus ssies sted ia ie etc 1 2 Safety Terms and Symbols ii a ada 2 5 GONCTAL Char cteristitS venian iaa a iiaiai iiie 3 4 Q ick Start A ON 4 Front Rear Panel and User Interface ccccccccssssssssescececcccecacssecececcceecansseseececeeeeeacsseseecees 5 AIE RAMS AE NN 5 Rear Panel User Interface General Inspection A AA TN 8 Power On A E EErEE AAEE O ERER ENERE OSE EREE 8 AG Power npt SOttINS A A A A Lad a a Seva ea 8 ANO ERE E E E NN A 9 5 Front Panel Opera ii a a a a a 10 LS ONO 11 To set signals i05icccdsseiccetcesiccstead scevedesabetdessccsdasdacectdesseecdesesecebcesscecca caccncesesecebaedacescasdsessobects 12 TO OUTPUTSINE SIGN AlS id
31. orrosive chemical cleaning agent ZN 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 36
32. r 3 Figure 5 11 The User Interface of Arbitrary Signal To Select the Built in Waveform There are 26 built in Arbitrary waveforms Menu Settings Explanation Common StairD StairU StairUD Trapezia RoundHalf Choose common Waveforms AbsSine AbsSineHalf SineTra SineVer Maths ExpRise ExpFall Sinc Tan Cot Sqrt x 2 Choose Math Waveforms Window Rectangle Gauss Hamming Hann Bartlett Choose Window Waveforms Blackman Laylight Others DC Heart Round Choose other Waveforms Back Back to the previous menu Steps for selecting the built in waveform 1 Press ww button then press F4 to enter the Built in Wform menu 2 Press Fl F4 to select Common Maths Window or Others E g select Maths to enter the following interface 19 Amplitude 3 000Vpp OmV 3 Turn the knob or press lt direction key to choose the desired waveform E g select ExpRise Press F1 to output the Exponential Rise waveform The User Definable Waveform Press w 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 Edit Wform Edit the stored waveform How to Create a New Waveform 1 Enter the operation menu Press ww gt Editable Wform Create Wform 2 Set the number of waveform points Press Fl to s
33. technology Max 25MHz frequency output Max Sample rate 125MSa s Frequency resolution 1 WHz Vertical resolution 14 bits up to 8K waveform record length 4 4 Abundant waveform output 5 basic waveforms and 26 built in arbitrary waveforms output Exponential rise Exponential fall Sin x x Staircase etc 26 built in waveforms and user defined arbitrary 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 AG 1022 45 Q Figure 4 1 Front panel overview LCD Display the user interface Menu selection Include 5 buttons F1 F5 activate the corresponding menu buttons Number keys Input parameters include number point and plus minus sign Knob 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 Press this knob to enter Channel Copy menu 6 Direction key Move the cursor of the focused parameter or select the file locations 6 Save button Store recall the user defined arbitrary waveform data or instrument state Utility button Set the auxiliary system function Help button View
34. the voltage scale of the instrument do the following steps 8 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 in Figure 4 2 change the fuse 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 Save and Recall How to Set the Utility Function How to Use Built in Help 10 To set channels e To Switch Channels for Display Press CH1 2 button to switch channel displayed on the screen between CH1 and CH2 O To Display Edit Both Channels Press Both button to display the parameters of both channels To switch channel Press CH1 2 to switch the editable channel To select waveform Press Waveform selection buttons to select waveform of current channel To sel
35. ude gt 1 000Vpp Offset gt On Setting menu of Pulse signal Pulse width gt n 20 0 Parameter 2 Parameter 3 Figure 5 8 The User Interface of Pulse Signal Term Explanation 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 F4 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 The Pulse Width Duty Cycle is limited by Period The min value of the Pulse Width is 20ns 17 MISS 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 para
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