Signal and Tracking Generator
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1. Mode Control Fixed Frequency Single Sweep CW Sweep Hopping Step Dwell lt 1000 ms in 1 ms steps Frequency Offset 50 kHz to 50 kHz in 10 kHz steps Amplitude Absolute Accuracy 1 dBm 1 dB typical at 3300 MHz 0 dBm Output Output Flatness 2 dB ref to at 0 dBm Output 3300MHz Phase noise lt 88 dBc Hz 10 kHz offset 3 7 GHz lt 94 dBc Hz 100 kHz offset 3 7 GHz 2nd Harmonics 0 dB Attenuation lt 25 dBc typical 3 0 GHz to 4 4 GHz fundamental 3rd Harmonics 0 dB Attenuation 3 0 GHz to 4 4 GHz fundamental IA 40 dBc typical 45 GW INSTEK USG Series User Manual Spurious related to lt 30 dBc typical Resolution lt 1MHz Resolution settings lt 65 dBc typical Resolution gt 1MHz Single Point Mode Spurious related tothe lt 65 dBc typical fundamental output Single Point Mode Minimum step depands on the computer being used This min step will be automatically adjusted by the PC software 1ms is achieved on a faster system Common Specifications Software for PC a Primary RF supports operating system Windows 2000 XP Vista 7 8 b Java USG Control Panel Windows 2000 XP Vista 7 8 Linux OS X Software for mobile device For Android 4 0 and higher with OTG Interface USB 2 0 USB Connector Type Mini B Supply Voltage 5V nominal RF Connector Type N type male Impedance2. For Microsoft Windows operating systems the USG will be recognized as a virtual COM port device only after the USB driver is installed Requirements Operating System Windows XP Vista 7 8 AN Please note that for Windows 8 Device driver Note signature enforcement must first be disabled before the driver can be installed See page 18 for details Steps 1 Connect the USG to the PC using the USB Type A Mini B cable If the PC asks for the driver please go to step 5 2 Open the Windows Device Manager On Windows 7 for example Start gt Control Panel gt Hardware and Sound gt Device Manager 16 GW INSTEK GETTING STARTED 3 From the device tree go to Other devices gt USB Serial Port R TI Device Manager J Sige leah amie File Action View Help abc PC jla Computer ta Disk drives BL Display adapters e DVD CD ROM drives ta Human Interface Devices gj IDE ATA ATAPI controllers l Keyboards F Mice and other pointing devices E Monitors KW Network adapte gt Other devices j Portable Devices IP Ports COM amp LPT DB Processors gt Smart card readers B Sound video and game controllers jk System devices Universal Serial Bus controllers 4 4 The yellow error sign indicates that a driver has not been installed 4 Right click USB Serial Port and select Update Driver Software 5 Select Browse my computer for driv
3. GWINSTEK OPERATION 3 Press Action A and select USG as TG for GSP 730 A new window will open for the tracking generator options u 4 Press Point and set the number of frequency points that will be used in the sweep 5 Press Mark and set the marker frequency e The marker frequency and amplitude will be shown at the top of the grid 35 GW INSTEK USG Series User Manual 6 Under the GSP 730 panel set the basic spectrum analyzer settings e Ref Level 40 20 dBm eScale 1 10 eStart frequency Dependent on the connected USG model eStop Frequency Dependent on the connected USG model GSP 730 Ref Level 20 00 dBm Scale 10 v Start 1463 500 MHz Stop 1563 500 MHz 7 Set the USG power level ePower Level 0 30 dBm USG Power Level 0 dBm Normalizing the Tracking Generator Description The tracking generator should first be normalized before a DUT is connected to the USG Operation 1 Setup Primary RF as shown above 36 GWINSTEK OPERATION 2 Press Single Sweep and perform a single sweep elt may take some time to complete a full sweep depending on the fixed RBW 1MHz and span 100MHz settings e The Normalize panel will be selectable after the first sweep is performed 3 Press Normalize after a full sweep has been performed The Normalize radio button will then automatically be set to ON eThis will normalize the USG output for t
4. Signal Generator 23 hardware Power on off software Safety instruction sms 3 USB driver Primary RF Installation ss enenennn 16 18 Installation ss sseeeeenensenznzznzar 20 USG U ETT a L tal EEE 9 Google Play installation 19 Service operation Warning svmbol men 2 Test Equipment Depot 800 517 8431 99 Washington Street Melrose MA 02176 TestEquipmentDepot com
5. output terminal does not exceed beyond the range of 25Vdc to 25Vdc Power Supply e 5V DC USB power Auai Cleaning e Disconnect all cables or devices from the instrument before cleaning e Use a soft cloth dampened in a solution of mild detergent and water Do not spray any liquid e Do not use chemicals containing harsh material such as benzene toluene xylene and acetone Operation e Location Indoor no direct sunlight dust free Environment almost non conductive pollution Note below e Temperature 5 C to 45 C e Humidity 65 50 C w GW INSTEK USG Series User Manual Storage e Location Indoor environment e Temperature 20 C to 60 C 65 C 70 RH Disposal Do not dispose this instrument as unsorted municipal waste Please use a separate collection bid facilitv or contact the supplier from which this instrument was purchased Please make sure discarded electrical waste is properly recycled to reduce environmental impact GW INSTEK GETTING STARTED G ETTING STARTED This chapter provides a brief overview of the USB Signal Generator hereafter referred to as USG the package contents instructions for first time use and an introduction to the signal generator display and tracking generator function sen mS GWINSTEK USG 3044 Use soaa ce ae USG Series Introductiet ace siscsiccies shut eucaigeencdieendataucrabeouenpese 7 Series lineup scrim ai kiel 7 Main Featu
6. 4 FREE 3 Install the USB Signal generator mobile app GW Instek Inc 4 The USG app will now be available in your App Draw e By default the USG app will automatically load each time the USG is attached to your USB device 19 GWINSTEK USG Series User Manual Tracking Generator Software Installation Primarv RF Description Primary RF is used in conjunction with the USG as a tracking generator for the GSP 730 N Note Requirements Only Windows operating systems Windows XP Vista 7 8 can be used with the Primary RF software N Note USB Drivers Before the tracking generator software can be installed the USG USB driver must first be installed See page 16 for details Note that the USB driver for the GSP 730 s USB interface will be automaticallv installed when installing the Primarv RF software AN Note NI 488 2 Software The tracking generator function requires National Instruments NI 488 2 software to be installed This software is available on the NI website www ni com Driver installation 1 Open the User Manual CD and tif PrimaryRF msi click on PrimaryRF msi The Primary RF Setup Wizard will appear Follow the prompts until it is all installed Note If the Windows Security pop up appears choose Install this driver software anyway GETTING STARTED GWINSTEK 3 Primarv RF will now be available in the Windows Start Menu y Natonal instrume
7. 48 INDEX i la te i L 49 GW INSTEK USG Series User Manual SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This chapter contains important safety instructions that you must follow during operation and storage Read the following before any operation to insure your safety and to keep the instrument in the best possible condition Safety Symbols These safety symbols may appear in this manual or on the instrument N Warning Identifies conditions or practices that WARNING could result in injurv or loss of life N Caution Identifies conditions or practices that CAUTION could result in damage to the instrument or to other properties DANGER High Voltage Attention Refer to the Manual Earth ground Terminal Frame or Chassis Terminal Do not dispose electronic equipment as unsorted municipal waste Please use a separate collection facility or contact the supplier from which this instrument was purchased p4 Fo gt B GW INSTEK SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety Guidelines General e Do not place any heavy object on the Guideline instrument N e Avoid severe impact or rough handling that SAURON leads to damaging the instrument e Do not discharge static electricity to the instrument e Use only mating connectors not bare wires for the terminals e Do not disassemble the instrument unless you are qualified e Ensure reverse power to the USG output terminal does not exceed 30dBm e Ensure the DC voltage connected to the USG
8. J Primary RF mi Primary RF 8 Uninstall Realtek 21 GW INSTEK USG Series User Manual Operation Signal Generator Function 23 Setups PC xis ii tas ap d 23 Setup Android Device ss sssseeeeennnnzz 24 Frequency Function Mode ssesceee 26 Selecting the Frequency ssc 27 Selecting the Frequency Step Size 28 Time Dwell cxccussessicetigvepsnaayedaandagseveneivtaiecscs 29 Frequency Offset itina bed balibbia 30 Selecting the Power Sweep sssssseeees 31 Turning the Output On 32 Tracking Generator Function Primary RF Software 33 SOLU P e pe E EE EE 33 Tracking Generator Setup 34 Normalizing the Tracking Generator 36 Using the Tracking Generator 38 Save Results CSV eesesssssseseseesessssssseeeees 39 Save Results Printeren 40 22 GWINSTEK OPERATION Signal Generator Function The signal generator function can be controlled with PC using a java program using Windows Mac OS X or Linux operating svstems or with an Android device Setup PC Description The following chapter will show how to run the Java based application and the how to connect the USG to the PC Any Windows Mac OS X or Linux PC that can install the Java runtime library can be used to operate the signal generator function AN The Java runtime needs to be installed before Note continuing Visit www java com to download and install the Java Runt
9. within 20 C 30 C This is necessary to stabilize the unit to match the specification For more information contact your local dealer or GWInstek at www gwinstek com marketing goodwill com 41 GWINSTEK USG Series User Manual Apen DIX USG Specifications The specifications apply when the USG is powered on for at least 30 minutes to warm up to a temperature of 20 C to 30 C unless specified otherwise USG LF44 Frequencv Range 34 5 MHz to 4 4 GHz Output Power 30 dBm toOdBm inl dB steps Internal Reference 25 MHz aging 1 ppm at first year Frequency Accuracy 100 Hz at 100 MHz 0 dBm Output Resolution 10 kHz Output Control On Off On Off Isolation lt 75 dBc Mode Control Fixed Frequency Single Sweep CW Sweep Hopping Step Dwell lt 1000 ms in 1 ms steps Frequency Offset 50 kHz to 50 kHz in 10 kHz steps Amplitude Absolute Accuracy 0 dBm 41 dB typical at 2200MHz 0 dBm Output Output Flatness 3 5 dB ref to 2200MHz at 0 dBm Output Phase noise lt 97 dBc Hz 10 kHz offset 1 0 GHz typical 100 dBc Hz 100 kHz offset 1 0 GHz tvpical 110dBc Hz lt 107 dBc Hz 2nd Harmonics 0 dB Attenuation lt 15 dBc typical 34 5 MHz to 2 0 GHz fundamental lt 10 dBc typical 2 0 GHz to 3 0 GHz fundamental lt 25 dBc typical 3 0 GHz to 4 4 GHz fundamental 42 GW INSTEK APPENDIX 3rd
10. 0 GHz to 3 0 GHz Output Power 30 dBm to0dBm inl dB steps Internal Reference 25 MHz aging 1 ppm at first year Frequency Accuracy 2 kHz at 2 GHz 0 dBm Output Resolution 10 kHz Output Control On Off On Off Isolation lt 75 dBc Mode Control Fixed Frequency Single Sweep CW Sweep Hopping Step Dwell lt 1000 ms in 1 ms steps Frequency Offset 50 kHz to 50 kHz in 10 kHz steps GW INSTEK APPENDIX Amplitude Absolute Accuracy 0 dBm 1 dB typical at 2500 MHz 0 dBm Output Output Flatness 1 dB ref to at 0 dBm Output 2500MHz Phase noise lt 93 dBc Hz 10 kHz offset 2 5 GHz lt 100 dBc Hz 100 kHz offset 2 5 GHz 2nd Harmonics 0 dB Attenuation 2 0 GHz to 3 0 GHz fundamental lt 30 dBc typical 3rd Harmonics 0 dB Attenuation 2 0 GHz to 3 0 GHz fundamental IA 45 dBc typical Spurious related to Resolution settings Single Point Mode 30 dBc typical Resolution lt IMHz IA JIA 65 dBc typical Resolution gt 1MHz Spurious related to the fundamental output Single Point Mode lt 65 dBc typical USG 3044 Frequency Range 3 0 GHz to 4 4 GHz Output Power 30dBmto0dBm inl dB steps Internal Reference 25 MHz aging 1 ppm at first year Frequency Accuracy 3 kHz at 3 GHz 0 dBm Output Resolution 10 kHz Output Control On Off On Off Isolation lt 75 dBc
11. 50 ohm nominal Output VSWR lt 1 5 1 Output level 30dBm Max DC voltage 25VDC connected to output Max Reverse Power 30dBm Warning Some Android devices with OTG support cannot run the USG app due to the OTG driver modifications by vendors GWINSTEK APPENDIX USG Dimensions Scale mm l o0 in 3 20 8 a a 102 4 47 GW INSTEK USG Series User Manual Declaration of Conformity We GOOD WILL INSTRUMENT CO LTD No 7 1 Jhongsing Rd Tucheng Dist New Taipei City 236 Taiwan GOOD WILL INSTRUMENT SUZHOU CO LTD No 69 Lushan Road Suzhou New District Jiangsu China declare that the below mentioned products Type of Product USB Signal Generator Model Number USG LF44 USG 0103 USG 0818 USG 2030 USG 3044 are herewith confirmed to comply with the requirements set out in the Council Directive on the Approximation of the Laws of the Member States relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility 2004 108 EEC For the evaluation regarding the Electromagnetic Compatibility the following standards were applied EMC EN 61326 1 Electrical equipment for measurement control and EN 61326 2 1 laboratory use EMC requirements 2006 Conducted and Radiated Emissions Electrostatic Discharge EN 55011 2009 A1 2010
12. Bc typical Resolution lt 1 MHz IA IA IA TA 65 dBc typical Resolution gt 1 MHz Spurious related to the fundamental output Single Point Mode IA 60 dBc typical 43 GW INSTEK USG Series User Manual USG 0818 Frequency Range 800 MHz to 1 8 GHz Output Power 30 dBm to0dBm _ in1dB steps Internal Reference 25 MHz aging 1 ppm at first year Frequency Accuracy 800 Hz at 800MHz 0 dBm Output Resolution 10 kHz Output Control On Off On Off Isolation lt 75 dBc Mode Control Fixed Frequency Single Sweep CW Sweep Hopping Step Dwell lt 1000 ms in 1 ms steps Frequency Offset 50 kHz to 50 kHz in 10 kHz steps Amplitude Absolute 0 8 dBm 1 dB at 1000 MHz 0 dBm Output Accuracy typical Output Flatness 1 dB ref to at 0 dBm Output 1000MHz Phase noise lt 97 dBc Hz 10 kHz offset B 1 3 GHz lt 102 dBc Hz 100 kHz offset 1 3 GHz 2nd Harmonics 0 dB Attenuation lt 25 dBc typical gt 800 MHz fundamental 3rd Harmonics 0 dB Attenuation lt 25 dBc typical lt 900 MHz fundamental lt 35 dBc typical gt 900 MHz fundamental Spurious related to lt 30 dBc typical Resolution lt 1 MHz Resolution settings lt 65 dBc typical Resolution gt 1 MHz Single Point Mode Spurious related to the lt 65 dBc typical fundamental output Single Point Mode USG 2030 Frequency Range 2
13. Group 1 Class A EN 61000 4 2 2009 Radiated Immunity EN 61000 4 3 2006 A1 2008 A2 2010 Voltage Dip Interruption EN 61000 4 11 2004 amp GWINSTEK INDEX ACCOSSOTICS 6 sse onn 8 About disassemblv en 3 Caution symbol 2 Contact srersnezznnzznzanznnannnesnzoane 41 Cleaning the instrument 3 Signal Generator Declaration of conformitv 48 Android Setup messenansnnznzznznemen 24 Frequency aisicccnsnnnoneneio 27 Display diagram Frequency offset ss 30 Android seseonereienieneia 12 Function mode wu 26 JAN EET 10 Output a pari 32 Primarv RF Tracki POSEtUP ieper 23 racking Generator 15 Di Power SWEEP eeseeeennnzenznzenzi 31 isposal instructions 4 H Di l symbol 2 al day isposal SYMDOI ss s e eee Tite dwek oa aes ee th 29 Environment Specifications 42 Safety instruction eee 3 ja 46 HAQ sssiessetshcectetencenssdsaancssvanavenetesce 41 TA PA ncseclccc ora ccc 47 First time use instructions 16 USG 0103 Front fate enana 9 USG 0818 Ground USG 2030 fo 011970 2 USG 3044 List of featuutes mesrensnnazzonnzni 7 USG LFAA menennnzzzznzenzznnenenzznzzt 42 Marketing Tracking Generator Contact sisa 41 normalizing Model differences 7 ija siti ii NI Software ceed i SEUD a NI 488 2 SOFEWATE L eee 20 REE an S O SAVE results sse emenenennen 39 peration Setup
14. Harmonics 0 dB Attenuation lt 5 dBc typical 34 5 MHz to 2 0 GHz fundamental lt 20 dBc typical 2 0 GHz to 3 0 GHz fundamental lt 40 dBc typical 3 0 GHz to 4 4 GHz fundamental Spurious related to Resolution settings Single Point Mode 30 dBc typical Resolution lt 1 MHz IA JIA 65 dBc typical Resolution 21 MHz Spurious related to the fundamental output Single Point Mode IA 60 dBc typical USG 0103 Frequency Range 100 MHz to 300 MHz Output Power 30 dBm to0dBm inl dB steps Internal Reference 25 MHz aging 1 ppm at first year Frequency Accuracy 100 Hz at 1OOMHz 0 dBm Output Resolution 10 kHz Output Control On Off On Off Isolation lt 75 dBc Mode Control Fixed Frequency Single Sweep CW Sweep Hopping Step Dwell lt 1000 ms in 1 ms steps Frequency Offset 50 kHz to 50 kHz in 10 kHz steps Amplitude Absolute 1 2 dBm 1 dB at 150 MHz 0 dBm Output Accuracy typical Output Flatness 1 dB ref to 150 at 0 dBm Output MHz Phase noise lt 100 dBc Hz 10 kHz offset 200 MHz typical lt 110 dBc Hz 100 kHz offset 200 MHz 2nd Harmonics 0 dB Attenuation gt 100 MHz fundamental IA 45 dBc typical 3rd Harmonics 0 dB Attenuation lt 150 MHz fundamental gt 150 MHz fundamental 7dBc typical 35 dBc typical Spurious related to Resolution settings Single Point Mode 30 d
15. Please note that the Primarv RF software has Note multiple functions and can be used for purposes other than as tracking generator software for the GSP 730 The other software functions are bevond the scope of this manual and will not be detailed Setup Description The following chapter will show how to connect the USG to the GSP 730 and to the host PC when using the USG as a tracking generator To use the USG as a tracking generator the Primarv RF software must be used See page 20 for installation details Connection 1 Connect the USG to the RF port of the GSP 730 2 Connect the PC to the USG using a Tvpe A mini USB cable 3 Connect the PC to the rear panel USB B porton the GSP 730 using a Tvpe A Tvpe B USB cable 33 GW INSTEK USG Series User Manual Tracking Generator Setup Description The section will describe how to use the USG as a tracking generator for the GSP 730 Operation 1 Launch PrimaryRF 2 Click on the large GSP 730 button at the top of the window The spectrum analyzer settings will be shown when the connection to the GSP 730 is working il one ia tions ao E N Note The above GSP 730 frequency and Note amplitude settings as well as the Capture function are not used for the tracking generator function and are thus not used in this manual Using these functions is beyond the scope of this user manual 34
16. Signal and Tracking Generator USG Series USER MANUAL REVISION 1 1 January 2014 Test Equipment 99 Washington Street Depot Melrose MA 02176 Phone 781 665 1400 1 800 517 8431 Toll Free 1 800 517 8431 f b 1 f 5 n ISO 9001 CERTIFIED MANUFACTURER GWINSTEK Dx This manual contains proprietarv information which is protected bv copyright All rights are reserved No part of this manual may be photocopied reproduced or translated to another language without prior written consent of Good Will company The information in this manual was correct at the time of printing However Good Will continues to improve products and reserves the rights to change specification equipment and maintenance procedures at any time without notice Good Will Instrument Co Ltd No 7 1 Jhongsing Rd Tucheng Dist New Taipei City 236 Taiwan GW INSTEK Table Of Contents Table of Contents SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS sicvsuscsaweseanrisseanesneoneiishoanoannedeondaases 2 GETTING STARTED ii iii kai sessirnar 5 USG Series Introduction eseese 7 Appearance osssssesssessereserersrersrresrersseesseesseee 9 First Time Use Instructions 00 16 OPERATION ii ir i a 22 Signal Generator Function ee 23 Tracking Generator Function Primary RF SoftWare sisese teisinius auei i 33 A A E E ieee 41 APPENDIX a i ani A 42 USG Specifications bib ba ie tabs 42 USG DIMENSIONS wis sissenti eipizzensisnneszzzenzets 47 Declaration of Conformity ss seen
17. USG series consists of 5 models spanning a number of different frequency ranges Model Frequency Phase Noise USG LF44 34 5 MHz to 4 4GHz lt 97dBc Hz 1GHz 10kHz USG 0103 100 MHz to 300 MHz lt 100dBc Hz 200MHz 10kHz USG 0818 800 MHz to 1 8GHz lt 97dBc Hz 1 3GHz 10kHz USG 2030 2 0 GHz to 3 0GHz lt 93dBc Hz 2 5GHz 10kHz USG 3044 3 0 GHz to 4 4 GHz lt 88dBc Hz 3 7GHz 10kHz Main Features Performance e Five models supporting a frequency range from 34 5 MHz to 4 4 GHz e 10kHz resolution e 30 dBm to 0 dBm output power Features e Signal generator operation supports a plethora 7 GW INSTEK USG Series User Manual of control devices Any java enabled PC Windows Mac or Linux PCs Any android device that supports USB OTG USB On The Go operation via Google Play e Continuous wave sweep wave frequency hopping wave power sweep wave Package Contents and Standard Accessories Standard Part number Description Accessories Region dependant User manual CD Region dependant USB A to Mini USB cable Optional Accessories Standard Part number Description Accessories ADP 003 N female to SMA female adaptor GW INSTEK GETTING STARTED Appearance Front Face RF output terminal RF Output RF output port Accepts RF outputs Termitial Output 0 30dBm e Input impedance 500 e N type male Rear Face Mini USB port Mini USB port U
18. er software when prompted Manually select the USG Driver from the User Manual CD when prompted If the Windows Security pop up appears choose Install this driver software anyway 7 GW INSTEK USG Series User Manual 6 The USG will now become available in the device tree under PORTS COM amp LPT Disabling the Device Driver Signature Enforcement in Windows 8 Description To install the USG USB driver on Windows 8 systems you must first disable Device driver signature enforcement This procedure is shown below N Applicable to Windows 8 only Note Steps 1 Go to the Charms bar gt Click on Settings gt Click on Power gt Hold the SHIFT key and click Restart gt Click Troubleshoot gt Advanced Options gt Startup Settings gt Restart gt Select 7 Disable driver signature enforcement 2 The PC will now restart 3 After the PC restarts it will now be possible to install the USG USB driver on Windows 8 using the procedure shown previously 18 GW INSTEK GETTING STARTED Installing the USG Software from Google Play Description The USG software for controlling the USG as a signal generator can be found on the Google Play store N Note Supported for Android 4 0 and above only Steps 1 Open Google Plav on vour Android device 2 Enter USB Signal Generator in the Google Plav search bar usb signal generator X Apps 4 y 1 USB signal generator mobile N kk
19. ffsets the frequency by 50 kHz Settings Time Dwell The time dwell settings determine how long the Settings signal will stay dwell at each frequency point Step Size The User Step and Point inversely related set the step resolution of the single and continuous sweep functions in hertz and number of points respectively 11 GW INSTEK USG Series User Manual Signal Generator Display Android App Main To Frequency panel Setting panel Mm About Power l indicator __ Functi RF Power 09 Mode Continous Sweep P uneon settings Start MHz Current MHz Stop MHz SN GW INSTEK Comm 1 F 800 00 800 0 1800 00 requenc Svstem Model USG 0818 q y i range infomation Start 800 00MHz e ae Stop 1 800 00MHz START V Frequency Start ke Frequency y status bar To Main panel Setting panel Frequency Time offset Freq Offset 0 MHz Time Dwell 100 ms Dwell settings settings Power Sweep Step Size Power F User S Step size rom ser Step sweep jie 0 dBm oe 1 00 MHz p tti settings serungs To BA Point Power Indicator Turns the RF output on or off System The system information states the serial number Information model and frequency range specifications Main panel Indicates that the interface is in the Main panel To Frequency Indicates that swiping to the left will go to the Setting panel Frequency Setting panel GW INSTEK GETTING STARTED Function Settings Chooses the type of function to be performed b
20. he Primary RF software 4 Set the normalized amplitude level eNormalize 0 30dBm Normalize Normalize 0 A dBm Display 29 _Ref 20 0 dBm Start 800 MHz Stop 1800 MHz 37 GW INSTEK USG Series User Manual Before performing normalization make sure the Note USG has been on for at least 30 minutes to eliminate drift from effecting the normalization Using the Tracking Generator Description After normalization is performed the USG can be used to measure the frequency response of a DUT Operation 1 Remove the USG from the GSP 730 and put the DUT between the USG and the GSP 730 RF ports 2 Press Sweep or Continuous sweep to get the frequency response of the DUT Display Start 800 MHz Stop 1800 MHz Example Low pass filter frequency response 38 GWINSTEK OPERATION Save Results CSV Description The spectrum results on GSP 730 can be saved as a CSV file CSV File Format Center freq uency Point number Amplitude Bilt A fe 1 1450000000 82 2 1450250000 3 1450500000 A TASMISNNNNI f Operation 1 Perform either a sweep or a continuous sweep as shown above See page 38 for details 2 After the sweep has completed press the disk drive icon on the top left hand side Save icon ECE 3 A pop up window will now appear Choose a file name and directory and select Save GW INSTEK USG Series User Manual Save Results Print Descr
21. ime N For Windows the USG USB driver must first be Note installed See page 16 for details Mac OS X and Linux svstems do not need to install this driver Connection 1 Connect the USG to the RF port of the GSP 730 2 Connect the PC to the USG using a Tvpe A mini USB cable 23 GW INSTEK USG Series User Manual 3 Open USG_GUI_v1001 jar file accessible on the User Manual CD e The USG_GUL v1001 file doesn t need to be installed 4 Ifit is not already turn the RF power on for the USG RF Power ab Setup Android Device Description The following chapter will show how to start up and connect the USG to an Android device N Install the USB signal generator software before Note connecting the USB to vour Android device See page 18 Connection 1 Connect the USG to the RF port of the GSP 730 2 Connect the Android device toa USB OTG cable 3 Connect the OTG cable to the USG using a Type A mini USB cable 24 GWINSTEK OPERATION 4 Bv default the USG app should load up when the Android device is connected to the USG e Ifthe app does not automatically load up go to the app drawer and run the USB signal generator app 5 If itis not already turn the RF power on for the USG RF Power AX If the USB cable is not connected properly the Note system information in the Main panel will show NONE In this case re insert the USB cable and
22. iption The spectrum results on the GSP 730 can be saved as a PDF or printed Print Format 30 Ref 30 0 dBm Marki 1450 MHz 82 dBm 110 Start 1450 MHz Stop 1550 MHz Results are printed in an inverted color format Operation 1 Perform either a sweep or a continuous sweep as shown above See page 38 for details 2 After the sweep has completed press the print icon on the top left hand side Print icon i 3 A pop up window will now appear Choose a printer or choose to save as a PDF 4 Press Print to print the results GWINSTEK FAQ FAQ The USG will not connect to the PC Primarv RF will not allow me to connect to the GSP 730 The performance does not match the specification The USG will not connect to the PC If vou are running a Windows svstem make sure that the USG USB driver has been installed correctly see page 16 for details If you are running Windows 8 please make sure that Device driver signature enforcement is disabled before installing the driver see page 18 for details Primary RF will not allow me to connect to the GSP 730 Make sure that all the USB cables from the USG and GSP 730 are connected correctly then make sure that the NI 488 2 software is installed before Primary RF is installed See page 20 for installation details The performance does not match the specification Make sure the device is powered On for at least 30 minutes
23. nual Selecting the Frequency Step Size Description The step size settings determine the number of frequency points for the sweep modes Java App Display Step size Number of points Android App Step Size Step size Displav User Step 1 00 MHz Point Number of points Steps 1 Toset the span of each step of a sweep press User Step 2 Toset the number of discrete steps in a sweep press Point e The number or points or the frequency span of each step depends on the USG model User Step range 0 01MHz 100 MHz Point range Frequencv span of USG model User Step range 1 Point range 28 GWINSTEK OPERATION Time Dwell Description The Time Dwell setting determines the amount of time between each point in a sweep Java App Displav Ti 100 gt Time Dwell Android App Time Dwell 100 ms Displav Time Dwell Steps 1 Press Time Dwell to set the amount of time between each step in milliseconds e The Time Dwell setting range depends on the on the USG model Time Dwell 1ms 1000ms A The minimum step time is automatically set by the Note PC software A 1ms Time Dwell can only be achieved with a fast system GW INSTEK USG Series User Manual Frequency Offset Description The Frequency Offset setting will offset the frequency by 0 05 MHz Java App Display rpe Freq Offset Android App Freq Offset 0 MHz Display Frequency Offset Steps 1 P
24. res eee eeeeeeeeneenes 7 Package Contents and Standard ACCESSOMI OS sis innies see esb deco iew e 8 Optional Accessories sssseseenenzznsennenza 8 Appearance ss ii sieb ie eE TEE sas ia 9 Front FA CC ociicn ssesetinetnienss E 9 Rear ACG sisien ii i b be 9 Signal Generator Display Java 10 Signal Generator Display Android App 12 Primary RF Tracking Generator Function 15 First Time Use Instructions iiccssi j ccsesesicdecsiescciasavendaonsness 16 Installing the USG USB Driver 16 Disabling the Device Driver Signature Enforcement in Windows 8 uo esseri 18 Installing the USG Software from Google a coisa AEE 19 GWINSTEK USG Series User Manual Tracking Generator Software Installation Primary RF a ssscnssicevidnevecetcadendvveusdecadeides 20 GW INSTEK GETTING STARTED USG Series Introduction The USG series signal and tracking generators can be operated as standalone continuous wave generators or when paired to a PC and the GSP 730 spectrum analyzer they can be used as tracking generators As continuous wave generators the USG can be configured using any java supported PC or an Android device The device can generate continuous wave sweep power sweep and frequency hopping waveforms As a tracking generator the USG can be connected to a PC using dedicated software Primary RF to synchronize the USG with the GSP 730 spectrum analyzer Series lineup The
25. respectively 14 GWINSTEK GETTING STARTED Primarv RF Tracking Generator Function Point Mark USG GWINSTEK 0818 as TG for GSP 730 KA wi ki Point 400 x Mark 1463 500 MHz GSP 730 Ref Level 20 00 dBm Scale 10 Setti n s Start 1463 500 al MHz 8 Stop 1563 500 MHz USG er Level Power Level 0 2 dBm Start 1463 5 MHz Normalize lize Settings o on Hz Normalize 0 2 dBm 3 5 MI Continuous Sweep gab Single Sweep L EEEN Single Continuous Stop Sweep Sweep Point Sets the number of frequency points for sweep Mark Sets the marker frequency GSP Settings Power Level Normalize Settings Single Sweep Continuous Sweep Stop Sets the reference level scale and start and stop frequencies Sets the USG output power level Normalizes the USG output Outputs a single sweep Outputs a continuous sweep Stops the sweep output 15 GW INSTEK USG Series User Manual First Time Use Instructions The following instructions will go over all installation instructions that are required to operate the USG from a PC or from an android device Installing the USG USB Driver Description The USG connects via USB to a PC using a virtual COM port driver For Linux and OS X systems the USG device is recognized as a virtual COM port device automatically A device driver does not need to be installed for these systems
26. ress Freq Offset to set an offset to the frequency settings Offset 0 05 MHz GWINSTEK OPERATION Selecting the Power Sweep Description Sets the power level for the start and stop frequencies For the sweep functions sets the power level from the Start frequency to the Stop frequency For the Single Point function the From setting sets the initial power level and the To setting if needed sets the final power level For the Hopping function the From setting sets the power level of the Start Frequency and the To setting set the power level at the Stop frequency Java App Display From setting Power Sweep Dg dBm anita a To setting Android App From settings Display Power Sweep From 0 dBm To To settings GW INSTEK USG Series User Manual Steps 1 To set the initial power level press From 2 To set the final power level press To e If you only want one power level only set the From setting Power level range OdBm 30dBm Turning the Output On Steps After all the settings have been set press Start to turn on the output on For the single sweep function press Start for each single sweep Java App Display iis Android App Start Display START 32 GWINSTEK OPERATION Tracking Generator Function Primarv RF Software The Primary RF software can be used as a tracking generator for the GSP 730 to track the frequency response of a DUT N
27. sed to connect to a PC or Android device for configuration or control When connected to power the mini USB port will be lit red GW INSTEK USG Series User Manual Signal Generator Display Java Function Mode Power Power indicator TWL Sweep Offset and time dwell Step Size settings System E ie Gala infomatio settings Frequencv Start key status bar Power Indicator Turns the RF output on or off Function Mode Chooses the type of function to be performed by the USG Continuous Sweep Single Sweep Single Point or Hopping Power Sweep Sets the Start and Stop power level settings The From setting set the initial power level at the start of the sweep and the To setting sets the final power level at the end of the sweep Step Size Sets the sweep step settings 10 GW INSTEK GETTING STARTED Frequency Sets the basic start and stop frequency parameter Settings settings It also displays the instantaneous current output frequency as shown below Start frequency Stop frequency Current frequency Frequency Status When the output is on the point on the frequency Bar status bar indicates the instantaneous frequency that is being output When the output is off the status bar can set the start and stop frequencies Start key Pressing Start will output the selected function System The system information states the serial number Information model and frequency range specifications Frequency Offset O
28. the OTG cable RF Power 09 Mode Continous Sweep gt Current MHz Stop MHz SN NONE his ooreen 800 00 800 0 1800 00 Model NONE Start NONE e Stop NONE 25 GW INSTEK USG Series User Manual Frequency Function Mode Description There are four different frequency modes that can be selected Java App Display Function Mode Android App Function Mode Display Mode Continous Sweep Steps 1 Inthe Freq Mode panel Java Mode drop down list Android select the frequency function mode Continuous Sweep Outputs a continuous sweep Single Sweep Outputs a single sweep Single Point Outputs a single frequency Hopping Frequency hops between two frequencies 26 GWINSTEK OPERATION Selecting the Frequencv Description Sets the Start and Stop frequencv for the USG Java App Displav Current frequencv Start frequency Stop frequency 1 800 00 Current frequency Android App Current frequency Displa Bel Start frequency Stop frequency Start MHz Current MHz Stop MHz 800 00 800 0 1800 00 Current frequency Frequency slider Steps 1 At the bottom of the screen set the Start and Stop frequencies for the continuous sweep single sweep and hopping frequency modes For the Single Point frequency mode only the Start frequency can be set AN The settable frequency range is limited by the USG Note model type 27 GW INSTEK USG Series User Ma
29. y the USG Continuous Sweep Single Sweep Single Point or Hopping Frequency Range Sets the basic start and stop frequency parameter Settings settings It also displays the instantaneous current output frequency as shown below Start frequency Stop frequency Start MHz Current MHz Stop MHz 1097 0 Actual frequency Frequency Status When the output is on the point on the frequency Bar status bar indicates the instantaneous frequency that is being output When the output is off the status bar can set the start and stop frequencies Start key Pressing Start will output the selected function About Pressing About will display the GNU lesser GPL license requirements To Main panel Indicates that swiping to the right will go to the Main panel Frequency Setting Indicates that the interface is in the Frequency panel Setting panel Frequency Offset Offsets the frequency by 50 kHz Settings Power Sweep Sets the start and stop power level settings The Settings From setting sets the initial power level at the start of the sweep and the To setting sets the final power level at the end of the sweep 13 GW INSTEK USG Series User Manual Time Dwell The time dwell settings determine how long the Settings signal will stay dwell at each frequency point Step Size The User Step and Point inversely related set the Settings step resolution of the single and continuous sweep functions in hertz and number of points
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