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4060 Series Arbitrary Function Generator User Manual

1. Non Warranty Service Please go to the support and service section on our website at www bkprecision com to obtain a RMA Return the product in the original packaging to the address below Clearly state on the RMA the performance problem and return any leads probes connectors and accessories that you are using with the device Customers not on an open account must include payment in the form of a money order or credit card For the most current repair charges please refer to the service and support section on our website Return all merchandise to B amp K Precision Corp with prepaid shipping The flat rate repair charge for Non Warranty Service does not include return shipping Return shipping to locations in North America is included for Warranty Service For overnight shipments and non North American shipping fees please contact B amp K Precision Corp B amp K Precision Corp 22820 Savi Ranch Parkway Yorba Linda CA 92887 www bkprecision com 714 921 9095 Include with the returned instrument your complete return shipping address contact name phone number and description of problem 65 LIMITED THREE YEAR WARRANTY B amp K Precision Corp warrants to the original purchaser that its products and the component parts thereof will be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of three years from date of purchase B amp K Precision Corp will without charge repair or replace at its option defective product or componen
2. This will select either the folder or drive directory left column or the file directory right column The selected column will have the selection cursor in white 0 BK4060 1 ADS 0 BK4060 1 ADS Local C MEBK4060 1 ADS Local C i HEAVIS 1 CSV USB Device 0 i HEAVIS 1 CSV i PINKNO 1 CSV i PINKNO 1 CSV i PULSE 1 CSV i PULSE 1 CSV i WHITEN 1 CSV i WHITEN 1 CSV Browse Folder Directory Browse Files Press the corresponding menu function key to select between State or Data under FileType Select State to show the list of internal instrument states Select Data to show the list of internal arbitrary waveforms 52 C STATE1 SETO1 C ARB 16k STATE1 SETO1 ARB 16k USB Device 0 STATE2 USB Device 0 ARB 12k STATES STATES STATES STATES STATE STATES STATES STATE10 Instrument States List Arbitrary Waveforms List Use the rotary knob to move the selection cursor between the lists Store and Recall Instrument State Follow the instructions in this section to store and instrument state to internal or external memory Store to and Recall from Internal Memory da z E Configure the instrument with all the settings that you want to save then access the Store Recall menu as shown previously From the Store Recall menu select Folder under Browser and select Local C Press the menu function key corresponding to Browser again to change to File From the menu change FileType to State
3. Type Shape Source Configures the frequency or period of the waveform Configures the amplitude or the high level of the waveform Configures the DC offset or the low level of the waveform Configures the phase relative to the other channel Configures the frequency or period of the waveform Configures the amplitude or the high level of the waveform Configures the DC offset or the low level of the waveform Configures the phase relative to the other channel Configures the duty cycle of the waveform Configures the frequency or period of the waveform Configures the amplitude or the high level of the waveform Configures the DC offset or the low level of the waveform Configures the phase relative to the other channel Configures the symmetry of the waveform Configures the frequency or period of the waveform Configures the amplitude or the high level of the waveform Configures the DC offset or the low level of the waveform Configures the pulse width or the duty cycle of the pulse Configures the rise or fall time of the pulse Configures the delay of the pulse waveform Configures the standard deviation of the noise waveform Configures the mean value of the noise waveform Configures the DC offset of the DC waveform Configures the frequency or period of the waveform Configures the amplitude or the high level of the waveform Configures the DC offset or the low level of the waveform Configures the phase relative to the o
4. voltage input 5 V External Clock Frequency Range 10 MHz 100 Hz In and Out TTL compatible for external unit synchronization l TTL compatible Ext Trig Gate FSK Burst l Max voltage input 5 V DC Offset Range 1 5 VDC 100 mHz 100 MHz 50 mVrms 2 5 V DC Coupling 100 MHz 200 MHz 100 mVrms 2 5 V AC Coupling 1 Hz 200 MHz 100 mVrms 5 Vpp Pulse width Duty cycle V 5V Voltage Range u S LEE Coupling AC DC Trigger Level Range 3 V to 1 8 V 100 240 VAC 10 50 60 Hz 5 100 120 VAC 10 45 440 Hz Display Resolution 4 3 TFT LCD Display 480 x 272 Remote Control USBTMC standard GPIB optional Interface Storage Memory 10 Instrument settings 32 Arbitrary waveforms Dimensions WxHxD 261 mm x 105 mm x 344 mm 10 3 x 4 1 x 13 5 Weight 2 8 kg 6 1 Ibs Operation 0 C 40 C Temperature Storage 20 C 60 C lt 35 C lt 90 RH 35 C 40 C lt 60 RH l Operation Below 3 000 m Altitude Storage Below 15 000 m depending on pulse width AC Input Humidity 64 SERVICE INFORMATION Warranty Service Please go to the support and service section on our website at www bkprecision com to obtain a RMA Return the product in the original packaging with proof of purchase to the address below Clearly state on the RMA the performance problem and return any leads probes connectors and accessories that you are using with the device
5. 1 MHz Modulation Characteristics AM FM amp PM Modulation Carrier Sine Square Ramp Arbitrary except DC Source Internal External Sine Square Ramp Noise Arbitrary 1 mHz 50 kHz 0 120 0 1 resolution 0 0 5 x bandwidth 1 mHz resolution 0 360 0 1 resolution Modulation Waveform AM Modulation Depth FM Freguency Deviation PM Phase Deviation ASK amp FSK Modulation Carrier Sine Sguare Ramp Arbitrary except DC Source Internal External Modulation Waveform 50 duty cycle sguare waveform 1 mHz 1 MHz DSB AM Modulation Carrier Sine Sguare Ramp Arbitrary except DC Source Internal External Modulation Waveform Sine Square Ramp Noise Arbitrary 1 mHz 50 kHz PWM Modulation Source Internal External Modulation Waveform Sine Square Ramp Arbitrary except DC External Modulation 5 V to 5 V max width deviation Duty Cycle Modulating 1 mHz 50 kHz Freguency Sweep Characteristics Waveforms Sine Square Ramp Arbitrary except DC Sweep Shape Linear or Logarithmic up or down Sweep Time 1ms 500s 0 1 Sweep Trigger Internal External Manual Inputs and Outputs Output Impedance 50 O High impedance 63 Voltage Level TTL compatible Pulse Width gt 50 ns not adjustable Output Impedance 50 O typical Sync OUT Max Frequency 10 MHz Voltage Level 5 V for 100 modulation Modulation In Input Impedance gt 10 kO Max
6. Freg 100 000 Hz Start Freg 100 000 Hz Stop Freg 1 900 000kHz Stop Freg 1 300 000kHz Up Linear Up 37 11 The direction of the sweep can be changed by toggling the function key corresponding to the Direction option Linear Up Direction Linear Down Direction Frequency 1 000 000kHz Amplitude 4 000 Vpp Offset OmVdc 0 0 Frequency 1 000 000kHz Amplitude 4 000 Vpp Offset OmVdc 0 0 Phase Phase Sweep Time 1 000 000 s Start Freq 100 000 Hz Stop Freg 1 900 000kKHz Sweep Time 1 000 000 s Start Freg 100 000 Hz Stop Freg 1 900 000kHz Up Linear Up 2012 Up Linear Down _ Up The sweep will be in the normal direction sweep up Down The sweep will be in the reverse direction sweep down 3 6 Configure Burst Note Burst function is available for all waveforms with the limitation on noise waveform in which only gated burst function is supported Sweep function cannot operate when in burst mode Gated burst operation is for use with an internal or external source only Freguency 1 000 OOOKHz Amplitude 4 000 Vpp Offset Om de Phase 0 0 Start Phase 0 0 Cycles 1Cycle Burst Period 18 000 MES m Follow the steps below to set up a burst output from the generator 1 Configure vour waveform with the desired freguency and amplitude then press the Burst button 38 2 There are many adjustable parameters to configure the sweep function Burst Period Start Phase
7. Frequency 1 000 OOOKHz Amnlituda ANAA Press any function key to continue jf Check Model and Firmware Version The model and firmware version can be verified from within the menu system Press Utility select More 1 of 2 from the menu to enter the second menu page and select EditInfo option The software firmware version hardware version model and serial number will be displayed Press any function key to exit Output Check Follow the steps below to do a quick check of the settings and waveform output 1 Turn on the instrument and set the instrument to default settings To set to default press Utility press More 1 of 2 to go to page 2 select System from the menu and select Set to Default The instrument will set both channels with the following parameters Waveform Shape Sine Frequency 1 000000 kHz Amplitude 100 mVpp Offset 0 0 mVdc Phase 0 0 Output Impedance Hi Z 2 Connect the BNC output of CH1 yellow into an oscilloscope 3 Press the Output button on top of CH1 output BNC to turn on the output and observe a sine wave with the parameters above 4 Press the Freq or Period option in the menu and use the rotary knob or the numeric keypad to change frequency Observe the changes on the oscilloscope display 5 Press the Ampl option in the menu and use the rotary knob or the numeric keypad to change the amplitude Observe the changes on the oscilloscope display 6 Press the Offset option in the menu and use
8. NCycle Gated Source Trig Out internal and manual source Edge external source Cycles Infinite Delay and Trig manual source 3 To set the burst period rate select Period from the menu and use the rotary knob or the numeric keypad to enter in seconds Burst Period Rate is the frequency of the burst 4 To set the start phase select StartPhase from the menu and use the rotary knob or the numeric keypad to enter in degrees Start Phase is the phase of the waveform where the burst will begin 5 There are two configurations that can be set for the burst function One is to burst with control over the number of cycles The other is gated burst Toggle the menu function key to select Ncycle or Gated from the menu Ncycle Use specified number of cycles of the waveform from the Cycles menu option to burst Gated Use internal or external source to control the burst output To use with internal source select Internal for source and Period to adjust the burst period prior to selecting this option Frequency 1 000 OO0OKHz Amplitude 4 000 Vpp Offset Om de Phase 0 0 Start Phase 3 0 E Polarity Negative On Gated Pos Neg 6 Select Source and choose between Internal External or Manual Internal Internal trigger source Burst will be controlled by the specified burst period External External trigger source Users can connect an external signal into the rear BNC terminal labeled ExtTrig Gate FSK Burs
9. Use the rotary knob to move the selection cursor and highlight any item state memory locations on the list from STATE1 STATE 10 Once selected press the Save option from the menu to store current instrument settings into the selected state memory location The instrument will prompt to enter a file name Use the rotary knob or Up Down menu options to change the highlighted selection from the on screen keyboard to select each character for the file name Once selected press Select option from the menu to enter the highlighted character To delete characters press Delete from the menu To cancel press Cancel from the menu 53 CVSTATE1 S5ET01 SETO1 0 1 2 3 4 5 e 7 8 91 A B C DJE F GIH I S K L M INJo PlafRis t uly wix y z When finished select Save from the menu If saved successfully a Your system state has been saved message will be shown Wait a few seconds before the screen returns to the Store Recall main display Now the selected state memory location will have a file name next to the STATE To recall stored instrument states 10 Select File under Browser from the menu and use the rotary knob to select the state memory location 11 From the menu select Recall and the instrument settings saved at the selected location will load If loaded successfully the following message will be shown Your system state has been read into the generator Store to and Recall from Exte
10. air flow to the instrument e Do not place a hot soldering iron on the instrument e Do not pull the instrument with the power cord connected probe or connected test lead e Donot move the instrument when a probe is connected to a circuit being tested Compliance Statements Disposal of Old Electrical amp Electronic Equipment Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems This product is subject to Directive 2002 96 EC of the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union on waste electrical and electronic equipment WEEE and in jurisdictions adopting that Directive is marked as being put on the market after August 13 2005 and should not be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste Please utilize your local WEEE collection facilities in the disposition of this product and otherwise observe all applicable requirements vi CE Declaration of Conformity This instrument meets the requirements of 2006 95 EC Low Voltage Directive and 2004 108 EC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive with the following standards Low Voltage Directive EN61010 1 2001 EMC Directive EN 61000 3 2 2006 EN 61000 3 3 1995 A1 2001 A2 2005 EN 61000 4 2 3 4 5 6 11 EN 61326 1 2006 vii Safety Symbols Refer to the user manual for warning information to avoid hazard or personal injury and prevent damage to instrument A Electric Shock hazard Alternating curren
11. configure a DC output waveform Follow the steps below to configure the parameter 1 Set the instrument for DC output 2 Thecursor position will now be highlighted the first digit of the DC offset parameter display DC Offset Zon Vde 3 Use the rotary knob or the numeric keypad to change the two parameters Both parameters can be specified in Vdc or mVdc units 22 Configure Arbitrary Waveform There are two ways to generate arbitrary waveforms Users can output an arbitrary waveform selected from the built in selection of predefined arbitrary waveforms or create and output a user defined waveform by specifying point by point arbitrary data using the EasyWave software This section will explain how to do both Generate Predefined Built in Waveforms There are a total of 41 including sine square ramp pulse and noise predefined built in arbitrary waveforms that can output from the generator They are divided into four categories Common waveforms math waveforms project waveforms and Windowing trigonometric waveforms Common Waveforms Stair um StairUD Trapezia Common waveforms consist of StairUp Upward staircase StairDn Downward staircase StairUD Up and down staircase Trapezia Trapezoidal Math Waveforms ExpRise LogF all LogRise Sart XA sinc Gaussian Dlorentz Haversine Lorentz Gauspuls Gmonopuls Math waveforms consist of ExpFall Exponential fall ExpRise Exponential rise LogFall Logarithm
12. maximum voltage of the circuit to be tested which defines the voltage impulses expected and required insulation clearances These categories are Category CAT I Measurement instruments whose measurement inputs are not intended to be connected to the mains supply The voltages in the environment are typically derived from a limited energy transformer or a battery Category II CAT Il Measurement instruments whose measurement inputs are meant to be connected to the mains supply at a standard wall outlet or similar sources Example measurement environments are portable tools and household appliances Category III CAT Ill Measurement instruments whose measurement inputs are meant to be connected to the mains installation of a building Examples are measurements inside a building s circuit breaker panel or the wiring of permanently installed motors Category IV CAT IV Measurement instruments whose measurement inputs are meant to be connected to the primary power entering a building or other outdoor wiring Do not use this instrument in an electrical environment with a higher category rating than what is specified in this manual for this instrument You must ensure that each accessory you use with this instrument has a category rating equal to or higher than the instrument s category rating to maintain the instrument s category rating Failure to do so will lower the category rating of the measuring system Electrical Power This
13. options or the rotary knob to select any of the items listed in the help system as shown above Once selected the cursor highlights the selection in blue push the corresponding menu function key for the Select option and the screen will display a description of the selected help item 59 When finished press the Cancel option from the menu to go back to the main help menu 4 Troubleshooting Guide Below are some frequently asked questions and answers Please check if any apply to your instrument before contacting B amp K Precision Q I cannot power up the generator Check that the power cord is securely connected to the AC input and there is live power from your electrical AC outlet Verify that the AC power coming from the mains is the correct voltage The generator can accept a specific range of AC input voltages Refer to section 2 1 Input Power Requirements Q do not get any output from the output terminals Make sure that the and or buttons above BNC connectors are lit If not press it once and toggle Output option ON The backlight of these Output channel buttons indicates that the respective channel s output is enabled Q have connected my signal to an oscilloscope but the amplitude is double of what I set This is often because the impedance of the generator is not matched with the oscilloscope When the generator is set to 50 0 impedance connecting it directly to an oscilloscope with a 1 MQ input imped
14. output may cause aberrations on the output waveform In addition loads with an impedance less than 50 Q will reduce the waveform amplitude while loads with an impedance greater than 50 O will increase waveform amplitude Excessive distortion or aberrations caused by improper termination are less noticeable at lower frequencies especially with sine and triangle waveforms To ensure waveform integrity follow these precautions 1 Use good quality 50 Q coaxial cable and connectors Make all connections tight and as short as possible 3 Use good quality attenuators if it is necessary to reduce waveform amplitudes applied to sensitive circuits 4 Use termination or impedance matching devices to avoid reflections 5 Ensure that attenuators and terminations have adequate power handling capabilities gt If there is a DC voltage across the output load use a coupling capacitor in series with the load The time constant of the coupling capacitor and load must be long enough to maintain pulse flatness Impedance Matching If the waveform generator is driving a high impedance such as a 1 MQ input impedance paralleled by a stated capacitance of an oscilloscope vertical input connect the transmission line to a 50 Q attenuator a 50 Q termination and to the oscilloscope input The attenuator isolates the input capacitance of the device and terminates the waveform generator properly 2 3 Preliminary Check Complete the following steps to
15. the buttons do not change colors on the silhouette when pressed there may be something faulty with the key Press 8 three times to exit the test Select this option to test the function menu and channel output buttons backlight Like the key test the screen will display a silhouette of buttons that represent the front panel buttons Press 7 to begin the test This test will 7 start with the Waveforms button which should light up Its corresponding button in the silhouette should also turn blue Continue to press 7 to toggle through all the buttons with backlights available At the end of the test all function menu and channel output buttons will light up and all of their corresponding buttons in the silhouette on the display will turn blue Press 8 to exit the test 4 Self Adjust This option runs an internal self adjustment procedure that will check and adjust the instrument to specification Use this option only if the instrument is suspected to be out of calibration Press Utility select More 1 of 2 from the menu to enter the second menu page and select Test Cal option Make sure nothing is connected to the instrument Then select SelfAdjust option The instrument will run the procedure internally and a progress bar will be displayed in the waveform information area When finished it will show 100 on the progress bar and prompt you to press any function key to continue Follow the prompt to return to the main display
16. the waveform Some frequencies do not allow change or very little change of the duty cycle and can be fixed at 50 Symmetry Note For ramp waveform only Follow the steps below to configure the symmetry of a ramp triangle waveform 1 Set the instrument for ramp wave output 2 From the parameter menu select Symmetry 3 The cursor position will now highlight the first digit of the symmetry parameter display Frequency 1 000 OO0OkKHz Amplitude 1 000 Vpp Offset Om de Phase 0 0 Symmetry 30 0 W Frequency Amplitude Offset 4 Use the rotary knob or the numeric keypad to change the symmetry If numeric keypad is used the following screen will be displayed Frequency 1 000 O0OkKHz Amplitude 1 000 Vpp Offset Om de Phase 0 0 Symmetry 10_ 5 After entering the numeric value use the menu function keys to select the percent unit to apply for the symmetry setting 18 Configure Pulse Waveform Note This section applies to pulse waveform only Pulse Width and Pulse Duty Cycle The pulse width and duty cycle parameters are related and both control the length of the high level of the pulse Users have the option to specify the pulse width in units of seconds or specify duty cycle as a percentage Note The instrument allows for adjusting pulse width to a minimum of 12 ns and the pulse width change can be observed in increments of 1 ns Follow the steps below to configure the pulse width or d
17. the first digit Use the rotary knob or the numeric keypad to enter the DSB modulating frequency Frequency 1 000 0O0kKHz Amplitude 6 000 Vpp Offset rmy de Phase 0 0 DSB Freq 108 000 Hz on DSB AM intemal am DSB Freg adjustable range 1 mHz 50 kHz Note Adjustable range is dependent on the carrier freguency 4 Select Shape to choose the shape of the modulating waveform Options are Sine Square Triangle UpRamp DnRamp Noise and Arb UpRamp Upward ramp waveform DnRamp Downward ramp waveform Arb This will be the waveform that is currently loaded from within the arb function menu To change follow the instructions in the previous section 5 Select Source and choose between Internal or External Internal The modulating source will be generated internally using the DSB Freq and Shape as defined in the previous steps External Use external modulating source Users can connect an external signal into the rear BNC terminal labeled Modulation In as the modulating 33 source DSB Freq and Shape options will not be available IN WARNING Do not connect more than 5 V into the Modulation In terminal This will damage the instrument and void its warranty PWM Modulation Pulse Only Follow the steps below to set up pulse width modulation output 1 Configure your pulse waveform with the desired frequency and amplitude then 3 press the Mod button PWM is automatically selected T
18. this driver in their system In this case driver download is not required GPIB Interface The generator can be remotely controlled via GPIB using the optional AK40G USB to GPIB adapter Note The AK40G is an adapter and not a GPIB controller The computer must have a GPIB bus controller to connect to the adapter Note Be sure all devices are powered off before connecting the adapter to the USB port of the generator and or the GPIB port on your computer Connecting AK40G 1 Connect the USB end of the AK40G to the front USB host port of the instrument Since this port is a shared port an external USB flash drive cannot be used during GPIB operation 2 Connect the GPIB end of the AK40G to the computer s GPIB bus controller via a GPIB cable 3 On the AK40G adapter a RED LED light indicates power to the adapter A YELLOW LED light indicates communication is in process Power indicator LED 4060 Generator AK40G u Communication indicator LED Figure 1 Connecting AK40G GPIB adapter Note Once connected do not unplug the adapter on either end before powering down the instrument and the computer first 43 Configure GPIB address 1 Press Utility to enter the utility menu and press Interface to select the interface 2 Press GPIB and use the rotary knob to set the GPIB address of the generator The address range is 1 to 30 3 Besure that GPIB is highlighted to indicate GPIB as the selected interface for remote
19. verify that the generator is ready for use 1 Verify AC Input Voltage Verify and check to make sure proper AC voltages are available to power the instrument The AC voltage range must meet the acceptable specification as explained in section 2 1 2 Connect Power Connect AC power cord to the AC receptacle in the rear panel and press the power switch to the ON position to turn ON the instrument The instrument will have a boot screen while loading after which the main screen will be displayed 3 Self Test Press Utility select More 1 of 2 from the menu to enter the second menu page and select Test Cal option Then select SelfTest option The instrument has 3 self test options to test the screen keys and the LED back lights of the function menu and channel keys Frequency 1 000 OOOKHz Amplitude S MYPP Offset Om de Phase 0 0 ScrTest Select this option to do a screen test The screen will turn into a solid color background KeyTest LEDTest Screen test Please press 7 key to continue Press key to exit Press 7 to toggle through red green and blue colors This test checks for dead pixels and color consistencies of the TFT LCD display Press 8 to exit the test Select this option to do a key test The screen will display a silhouette of buttons that represent the front panel buttons silhouette will turn green This tests the key press response If any of
20. 60 MHz lt 26 dBc re DC 20 kHz at 1 Vpp lt 0 2 Distortlon l l DC 1 MHz lt 70 dBc Spurious non harmonic 1 MHz 10 MHz lt 65 dBc 100 kHz offset 116 dBc Hz typical Rise Fall Time Square lt 8 ns 10 90 at full amplitude into 50 Q For freq lt 10 MHz 20 80 For freq gt 10 MHz to 40 MHz 40 60 For freq gt 40 MHz to 50 MHz 50 Variable Duty Cycle Square Asymmetry 50 duty cycle Jitter ee lt 100 ps rms typical Ramp Symmetry 0 100 Pulse Width Rise Fall Time Duty Cycle 1 of period 5 ns typical 1 kHz 1 Vpp 12 ns minimum 100 ps resolution 1 000 000 s max 6 ns 6 5 100 ps resolution 0 0001 to 99 9999 lt 3 lt 100 ps rms typical Overshoot Jitter pk pk Waveform Type Start Stop Phase Internal Period Sine Square Ramp Pulse Arbitrary except DC Cycle 1 1 000 000 cycles Infinite Gated 0 360 1 us 1000 s 1 Gated Source External Trigger Trigger Source Internal External Manual Phase Offset Range 360 360 Resolution 0 1 62 Trigger Characteristics Trigger Input Input Level TTL compatible Rising or Falling selectable gt 50 ns gt 5 ko DC coupling Slope Pulse Width Input Impedance Input Latency lt 380 ns typical Trigger Output Voltage Level TTL compatible Pulse Width Output Impedance gt 60 ns typical 50 Q typical Maximum Frequency
21. EARCH A D Babel BK Model 4063 4064 4065 Function Arbitrary Waveform Generator USER MANUAL iy TALE od Judd TTY lis l N d JA Safety Summary The following safety precautions apply to both operating and maintenance personnel and must be followed during all phases of operation service and repair of this instrument Before applying power to this instrument e Read and understand the safety and operational information in this manual e Apply all the listed safety precautions e Verify that the voltage selector at the line power cord input is set to the correct line voltage Operating the instrument at an incorrect line voltage will void the warranty e Make all connections to the instrument before applying power e Do not operate the instrument in ways not specified by this manual or by B amp K Precision Failure to comply with these precautions or with warnings elsewhere in this manual violates the safety standards of design manufacture and intended use of the instrument B amp K Precision assumes no liability for a customer s failure to comply with these requirements Category rating The IEC 61010 standard defines safety category ratings that specify the amount of electrical energy available and the voltage impulses that may occur on electrical conductors associated with these category ratings The category rating is a Roman numeral of Il Ill or IV This rating is also accompanied by a
22. KHz Amplitude 100m pp La Offset Om Vdc Phase 0 0 Sweep Time f 000 000 s Start Freq 100 000 Hz Stop Freq 1 900 000KHz m Internal 1012 _ Display Description Waveform display Menu options Waveform parameters display Waveform mode and output impedance indicator Selected channel indicator EE 2 Getting Started Before connecting and powering up the instrument please review and go through the instructions in this chapter 2 1 Input Power Requirements Input Power The supply has a universal AC input that accepts line voltage and frequency input within 100 240 V 10 50 60 Hz 5 100 127 V 45 440 Hz Before connecting to an AC outlet or external power source be sure that the power switch is in the OFF position and verify that the AC power cord including the extension line is compatible with the rated voltage current and that there is sufficient circuit capacity for the power supply Once verified connect the cable firmly The included AC power cord is safety certified for this instrument operating in rated range To change a cable or add an extension cable be sure that it can meet the required power ratings for this instrument Any misuse with wrong or unsafe cables will void the warranty 2 2 Output Connections The waveform generator output circuits operate as a 50 Q voltage source working into a 50 Q load At higher frequencies a non terminated or improperly terminated
23. M Freq Width Dev and Shape as defined in the previous steps External Use external modulating source The PWM Freq and Shape options will not be available as they are controlled and defined by the external modulating source on the rear BNC terminal labeled Modulation In The Width Dev or Duty Cycle Dev is controlled by the signal level 5 V of the same external modulating source For example if you have set the duty cycle to 50 and the duty cycle deviation to 20 when the external source is at 5 V the output will be at the minimum duty cycle 30 When the external source is at 5 V the output will be at the maximum duty cycle 70 A WARNING Do not connect more than 5 V into the rear terminal This will damage the instrument and void its warranty 3 5 Configure Sweep Output Note Sweep function is only available for sine square ramp and arbitrary waveforms It 35 is not available for pulse noise or DC waveforms Burst function cannot operate when in sweep mode Frequency 1 000 000KHz Amplitude 4 000 Vpp Offset Om dc Phase 0 0 Sweep Time 1 000 000 s Start Freg 100 000 Hz Stop Freq 900 000kHz Follow the steps below to set up a sweep output from the generator 1 Configure vour waveform with the desired freguency and amplitude then press the Sweep button 2 There are many adjustable parameters to configure the sweep function Sweep Time StartFreg MidFreg StopFreg FregSpan Source Trig O
24. N 2 There are four parameters that can be adjusted AM Freq AM Depth Shape and Source Frequency 1 000 O0OkKHz CULT Vip ee Amplitude 6 000 Vpp Offset Om de Phase 0 0 AM Freq 00 000 Hz AM Depth 100 0 o 3 To adjust AM frequency select AM Freq option from the menu AM frequency parameter will be highlighted by the cursor on the first digit Use the rotary knob or the numeric keypad to enter the modulating frequency AM Freq adjustable range 1 mHz 50 kHz Note Adjustable range is dependent on the carrier freguency 4 Select AM Depth to adjust the depth of the amplitude modulation Use the rotary knob or the numeric keypad to enter a depth percentage Freguency 1 000 G OOKHz CULT Vip x Amplitude 6 000 Vpp Offset Om de Phase 0 0 AM Freq 100 000 Hz AM Depth 1090 5 Select Shape to choose the shape of the modulating waveform Options are Sine Square Triangle UpRamp DnRamp Noise and Arb UpRamp Upward ramp waveform DnRamp Downward ramp waveform 2 Arb This will be the waveform that is currently loaded from within the arb function menu To change follow the instructions in the previous section Select Source and choose between Internal or External Internal The modulating source will be generated internally using the AM Freq AM Depth and Shape as defined in the previous steps External Use external modulating source Users can connect an external signal into the re
25. ach model and for each type of waveforms See the specification section for the adjustable ranges 1 After selecting the waveform shape there will be a Frequency Period menu option Press the corresponding menu function key to toggle between selecting frequency or the period to adjust 2 The cursor position will now highlight the first digit of the frequency parameter display 3 Use the rotary knob or the numeric keypad to change the frequency If numeric keypad is used the following screen will be displayed Frequency 123 Amplitude 100m pp Offset OmVde Phase 0 0 4 After entering the numeric value use the menu function keys to select the unit to apply for the frequency setting Available units are MHz kHz Hz mHz and uHz Configure Amplitude Note This section does not apply for noise or DC waveform Follow the steps below to configure the amplitude of the output The adjustable amplitude range for Channel 1 and Channel 2 are 1 mVpp 10 Vpp into 50 Q or 2 mVpp 20 Vpp into HighZ L Zi From the menu select Amplitude The cursor position will now highlight the first digit of the amplitude parameter display Use the rotary knob or the numeric keypad to change the amplitude If numeric keypad is used the following screen will be displayed 14 Frequency Amplitude Offset Fhase 1 000 0OOkHz D Om de 0 0 4 After entering the numeric value use the menu function keys to select the uni
26. ance will cause this to happen To eliminate this issue connect a 50 0 terminator to the input of the oscilloscope then connect a BNC cable between the generator and the terminator to have matching impedance Refer to section 2 2 Output Connections 60 5 Specifications Note All specifications apply to the unit after a temperature stabilization time of 15 minutes over an ambient temperature range of 23 C 5 C Specifications are subject to change without notice Environmental Conditions This instrument is designed for indoor use and operated with maximum relative humidity of 90 4064 Channels Frequency Characteristics Non volatile memory 8 x 512 kpts and 24 x 16 kpts waveforms storage Output Characteristics Amplitude Range For freq lt 40 MHz 1 mVpp 10 Vpp 50 Q 2 mVpp 20 Vpp Hi Z For freq gt 40 MHz to 100 MHz 1 mVpp 5 Vpp 50 Q 2 mVpp 10 Vpp Hi Z For freq gt 100 MHz to 160 MHz 1 mVpp 1 5 Vpp 50 2 mVpp 3 Vpp Hi Z Amplitude Resolution Up to 4 digits Amplitude Accuracy l 0 3 dBm 1 mVpp 100 kHz sine Amplitude Flatness lt 10 MHz 0 2 dB relative to 100 kHz sine lt 80 MHz 0 5 dB 1 Vpp lt 160 MHz 0 8 dB Cross Talk lt 65 dBc 61 DT DC 5 Vinto 50 0 set Range p 10 V into open circuit DC 1 MHz lt 54 dBc 1 MHz 10 MHz lt 46 dBc Harmonic Distortion 10 MHz 100 MHz lt 35 dBc 100 MHz 1
27. any standard as well as arbitrary waveforms There is a dedicated waveform key on the front panel that will allow the user to select between different waveform shapes to output Below is a table of the corresponding waveforms that the 4060 series can generate 12 After the waveform selection menu options relevant for that waveform shape will be shown on the bottom of the display Below illustrates the screenshots shown when each of the waveform types is selected CH1 Sine Sine Waveform Frequency Amplitude Offset Phase Amplitude Offset CH1 Ramp Ramp Waveform Frequency Amplitude Offset Phase Symmetry Amplitude Offset Noise Waveform CH1 Noise 1000 000kHz 50mYpp Omydc 0 0 1000 000kHz 100m pp Omyde 0 0 50 0 Sguare Waveform CH1 Square Frequency Amplitude Offset Phase Duty Amplitude Offset Pulse Waveform CH1 Pulse Frequency Amplitude Offset Pulse Width Rise Edge Delay 1 000 000kHz 50mYpp Omyde 0 0 50 0 1 000 000kHz 100mYpp OmVde 200 000us 6 0ns 0 0ns Amplitude Offset Width Rise Arbitrary Waveform CH1 Arb Frequency Amplitude Offset Phase Amplitude Offset 1 000 000kHz 100mYpp lut 0 0 Configure Frequency Note This section does not apply for noise or DC waveform Follow the steps below to configure the frequency or period of the output The adjustable frequency range is different for e
28. ar BNC terminal labeled Modulation In as the modulating source AM Freq AM Depth and Shape options will not be available IN WARNING Do not connect more than 5 V into the Modulation In terminal This will damage the instrument and void its warranty FM Modulation Follow the steps below to set up frequency modulation output Configure your waveform with the desired frequency and amplitude then press the Mod button Under Type select FM Then under Modulate toggle ON There are four parameters that can be adjusted FM Freq FM Dev Shape and Source Frequency 1 000 O0OkKHz Amplitude 6 000 Vpp Offset rmy de Phase 00 FM Freq 101 000 Hz Freg Dev 500 000 Hz _On FM Internal 3 To adjust FM frequency select FM Freq option from the menu FM frequency 4 parameter will be highlighted by the cursor on the first digit Use the rotary knob or the numeric keypad to enter the modulating frequency FM Freq adjustable range 1 mHz 50 kHz Note Adjustable range is dependent on the carrier frequency Select FM Dev to adjust the maximum FM deviation Use the rotary knob or the numeric keypad to enter the frequency 28 Frequency 1 000 OOOKHz Amplitude 6 000 Vpp Offset Om de Phase 0 0 FM Freq 100 000 Hz Freq Dev 503 000 Hz _On M Internal 5 Select Shape to choose the shape of the modulating waveform Options are Sine Square Triangle UpRamp DnRamp Noise and Arb UpRamp Upw
29. ard ramp waveform DnRamp Downward ramp waveform Arb This will be the waveform that is currently loaded from within the arb function menu To change follow the instructions in the previous section 6 Select Source and choose between Internal or External Internal The modulating source will be generated internally using the FM Freq FM Dev and Shape as defined in the previous steps External Use external modulating source Users can connect an external signal into the rear BNC terminal labeled Modulation In as the modulating source FM Freq and Shape options will not be available A WARNING Do not connect more than 5 V into the Modulation In terminal This will damage the instrument and void its warranty PM Modulation Follow the steps below to set up phase modulation output 1 Configure your waveform with the desired frequency and amplitude then press the Mod button Under Type select PM Then under Modulate toggle ON 2 There are four parameters that can be adjusted PM Freq Phase Dev Shape and Source 29 Frequency 1 000 OOOKHz Amplitude 6 000 Vpp Offset Om de Phase 0 0 PM Freq 10000 Hz Phase Dev 180 0 3 To adjust PM frequency select PM Freq option from the menu PM frequency parameter will be highlighted by the cursor on the first digit Use the rotary knob or the numeric keypad to enter the modulating frequency PM Freq adjustable range 1 mHz 50 kHz Note Adjustable range is
30. ault reference frequency used by the counter is 10 MHz Users can change this reference frequency by selecting RefeFreq and use the rotary knob or the numeric keypad to change the reference frequency value Frequency lt 100mHz Positive Width 0 0ns Duty 0 0 Freq Deviation 1000000 000 000ppm RefeFreq 7 Adjust Trigger Level The trigger level of the counter can be adjusted by selecting TrigLev from the menu Use the rotary knob or the numeric keypad to change the trigger level The maximum trigger level value is 1 8 V and the minimum is 3 0 V Frequency 100mHz Positive Width 0 0ns Duty 0 0 Freg Deviatlon 1000000 000 OOOP PM Trigger Level 1000 Frequency _Pwian Counter Settings There are some additional counter settings that can be adjusted which may help improve the counter measurements of some signals 46 To access these settings select Setup from the counter menu and an expanded set of menu options will be available Frequency Positive Width Duty Freq Deviation Trigger Level AC of Coupling 100mHz 0 0ns 0 0 1000000 000 000ppm 3 000Y The counter can be set to AC or DC coupling Select Mode from the menu and toggle the corresponding menu function key to change between DC or AC for DC and AC coupling respectively HFR A high frequency reject filter can be enabled or disabled Enabling this filter may help improve the frequency measurements of certain signals Fr
31. communication Then select Done Note EasyWave software does not support GPIB interface It must be used with USB interface only Note All supported remote commands are described in the programming manual which can be downloaded from the B amp K Precision website www bkprecision com Sync Output Note Sync output is not available for noise and DC waveforms The rear panel has a Sync Out BNC terminal available to provide a synchronization output signal This output can be enabled and can be setup to provide a sync signal that correlates with channel 1 or channel 2 To set up press the Sync option from the utility menu Frequency 1 000 061kHz Amplitude 6 000 Vpp Offset Om de Phase 0 0 Under Channel use the corresponding menu function key to select CH1 or CH2 This will select the channel the output signal will be synchronized with To enable the sync output select On for the State option To disable the sync output select Off for the State option When finished select Done To cancel select Cancel 44 Note e When waveform is inverted the corresponding sync signal does not invert e For non modulated waveform the sync output reference is the carrier e For internal modulating AM FM and PM the sync output reference is the modulated signal not the carrier e For ASK and FSK the sync output reference is the keying frequency e When sweep is enabled the sync output becomes TTL level high at the start o
32. d A USB flash drive has been detected Press the Store Recall button and select Folder under Browser and select USB Device 0 From the menu change FileType to Data Then change Browser to File Use the rotary knob to move the selection cursor and select the csv file from the USB flash drive that contains the arbitrary waveform data saved from EasyWave software Select the Recall option from the menu and wait for a few seconds for the instrument to load the data file Once finished a message will appear Your data has been read Please choose a memory location 55 EIN 512K Mot WTA WAVEA Your data has been read Please choose a memory location 6 You will enter a table structure to save your waveform Use the rotary knob again to move the selection cursor and select any of the arbitrary waveform memory locations listed in the table 16K SA 15K NOS 16K3 D Note The instrument can only load arbitrary waveforms that are stored into the internal memory so waveforms that are saved onto an external USB flash drive must be loaded to the internal memory 7 Select Done from the menu to transfer the loaded arbitrary waveform data from the external USB flash drive into the selected internal arbitrary waveform memory location 8 The instrument will then automatically go into the arb menu with the selected waveform loaded and shown on display Note If you browse through the internal arbitrary waveform memory loca
33. d trigonometric waveforms 3 After making the selection use the rotary knob to select the desired predefined waveform 24 ExpRise LogF all LogRise Scart KA Since Gaussian Dlorentz Haversine Lorentz Gauspuls Gmonopuls 4 Once selected press the Done option from the menu 5 The generator will return to the main Arb parameter menu and the waveform display area will show the waveform shape of the selected predefined arbitrary waveform For example the screenshot below shows the display of the predefined Cardiac signal Frequency Amplitude Offset Phase 6 Adjust frequency amplitude etc as needed Generate User Defined Waveforms 1 000 000kHz 6 000 Vpp imde 0 0 The generator has built in non volatile memory to store up to 32 user defined arbitrary waveforms 24 with a maximum of 16k points and 8 with a maximum of 512k points Note Channel 1 can recall both 16k point and 512k point waveforms but is limited to output only 16k point waveforms natively Recalled 512k point waveforms will be downscaled and interpolated to 16k point waveforms Channel 2 can recall both 16k point and 512k point waveforms natively To create an arbitrary waveform users must use the USB interface in the rear panel for PC connectivity to the EasyWave software which can be downloaded at www bkprecision com Note EasyWave software supports Windows XP Vista 7 8 32 bit and 64 bit only 25 EasyWave software will allo
34. dependent on the carrier frequency 4 Select Phase Dev to adjust the phase deviation Use the rotary knob or the numeric keypad to enter the frequency Frequency 1 000 OO0OKHz Amplitude 6 000 Vpp Offset Om de Phase 0 0 PM Freq 100 000 Hz Phase Dev 1810 PM Deviation adjustable range 0 360 5 Select Shape to choose the shape of the modulating waveform Options are Sine Square Triangle UpRamp DnRamp Noise and Arb UpRamp Upward ramp waveform DnRamp Downward ramp waveform Arb This will be the waveform that is currently loaded from within the arb function menu To change follow the instructions in the previous section 6 Select Source and choose between Internal or External Internal The modulating source will be generated internally using the PM Freq Phase Dev and Shape as defined in the previous steps 30 External Use external modulating source Users can connect an external signal into the rear BNC terminal labeled ExtTrig Gate FSK Burst as the modulating source PM Freq and Shape options will not be available A WARNING Do not connect more than 5 V into the rear terminal This will damage the instrument and void its warranty FSK Modulation Follow the steps below to set up frequency shift keying modulation output 1 Configure your waveform with the desired frequency and amplitude then press the Mod button Under Type select FSK Then under Modulate toggle ON 2 There ar
35. e arbitrary waveforms into internal memory or external USB flash drive requires the use of EasyWave software The software will have an option to load the waveforms into the generator which will then be stored into the internal memory Waveforms created in EasyWave can also be saved into a csv file onto a USB flash drive which can be loaded into the generator s arbitrary waveform memory Recall Arbitrary Waveforms Follow the steps below to recall internally saved arbitrary waveforms O v ee From the Store Recall menu select Folder under Browser and select Local C From the menu change FileType to Data Then change Browser to File Select between ARB 16k or ARB 512k to choose desired waveform length The list of arbitrary waveform memory locations are listed in a table form The file name used to load from EasyWave will be listed here if it was transferred successfully Use the rotary knob to move the selection cursor and select the location with the arbitrary waveform you want to output Press the Done option If loaded successfully a Your data has been read into the generator message will be shown and the instrument will automatically proceed into the arb menu with the selected waveform loaded and shown on display Follow the steps below to recall arbitrary waveforms stored in an external USB flash drive Connect the USB flash drive to the front panel USB port and a message will appear on the display after a secon
36. e three parameters that can be adjusted Key Freq Hop Freq and Source Frequency 1 000 G OOKHz Amplitude 6 000 Vpp Offset rmy de Phase 0 0 Key tren 108 000 Hz Hop Freg 1 000 OOOMHz FSK Key Freg adjustable range 1 mHz 1 MHz FSK Hop Freg adjustable range 1 uHz 160 MHz Note Adjustable range will vary depending on the waveform and the model 3 To adjust FSK frequency select Key Freq option from the menu Key frequency parameter will be highlighted by the cursor on the first digit Use the rotary knob or the numeric keypad to enter the modulating freguency This is the freguency at which the output freguency shifts between the carrier freguency and the hop freguency 4 Select Hop Freg to adjust the hop freguency 5 Select Source and choose between Internal or External Internal The modulating source will be generated internally External Use external modulating source Users can connect an external signal into the rear BNC terminal labeled ExtTrig Gate FSK Burst as the modulating source 31 A WARNING Do not connect more than 5 V into the rear terminal This will damage the instrument and void its warranty ASK Modulation Follow the steps below to set up amplitude shift keying modulation output 1 Configure your waveform with the desired frequency and amplitude then press the Mod button Under Type select ASK Then under Modulate toggle ON 2 There are two parameters that can be adjust
37. ed Key Freq and Source Frequency 1 000 O0OKHz Amplitude 6 000 Vpp Offset rmy de Phase 00 Key tren 108 000 Hz ASK Key Freg adjustable range 1 mHz 1 MHz Note Adjustable range will vary depending on the waveform and freguency supported by the model 3 To adjust ASK frequency select Key Freq option from the menu Key frequency parameter will be highlighted by the cursor on the first digit Use the rotary knob or the numeric keypad to enter the modulating freguency This is the freguency at which the output amplitude shifts between the carrier amplitude and 0 4 Select Source and choose between Internal or External Internal The modulating source will be generated internally External Use external modulating source Users can connect an external signal into the rear BNC terminal labeled ExtTrig Gate FSK Burst as the modulating source A WARNING Do not connect more than 5 V into the rear terminal This will damage the instrument and void its warranty 32 DSB AM Follow the steps below to set up double sideband amplitude modulation output 1 Configure your waveform with the desired frequency and amplitude then press the Mod button Under Type select DSB AM Then under Modulate toggle ON 2 There are three parameters that can be adjusted DSB Freq Shape and Source 3 To adjust DSB frequency select DSB Freq option from the menu DSB AM frequency parameter will be highlighted by the cursor on
38. erated and return the instrument to B amp K Precision for repair Notify B amp K Precision of the nature of any contamination of the instrument Clean the instrument only as instructed Do not clean the instrument its switches or its terminals with contact cleaners abrasives lubricants solvents acids bases or other such chemicals Clean the instrument only with a clean dry lint free cloth or as instructed in this manual Not for critical applications This instrument is not authorized for use in contact with the human body or for use as a component in a life support device or system Do not touch live circuits Instrument covers must not be removed by operating personnel Component replacement and internal adjustments must be made by qualified service trained maintenance personnel who are aware of the hazards involved when the instrument s covers and shields are removed Under certain conditions even with the power cord removed dangerous voltages may exist when the covers are removed To avoid injuries always disconnect the power cord from the instrument disconnect all other connections for example test leads computer interface cables etc discharge all circuits and verify there are no hazardous voltages present on any conductors by measurements with a properly operating voltage sensing device before touching any internal parts Verify the voltage sensing device is working properly before and after making the measurements by
39. es vapors chemicals or finely divided particulates e In relative humidity conditions outside the instrument s specifications e In environments where there is a danger of any liquid being spilled on the instrument or where any liquid can condense on the instrument e Inair temperatures exceeding the specified operating temperatures e In atmospheric pressures outside the specified altitude limits or where the surrounding gas is not air e In environments with restricted cooling air flow even if the air temperatures are within specifications e Indirect sunlight This instrument is intended to be used in an indoor pollution degree 2 environment The operating temperature range is 0 C to 40 C and the operating humidity is lt 90 relative humidity at lt 35 C and lt 60 relative humidity at 35 C 40 C with no condensation allowed Measurements made by this instrument may be outside specifications if the instrument is used in non office type environments Such environments may include rapid temperature or humidity changes sunlight vibration and or mechanical shocks acoustic noise electrical noise strong electric fields or strong magnetic fields Do not operate instrument if damaged If the instrument is damaged appears to be damaged or if any liquid chemical or other material gets on or inside the instrument remove the instrument s power cord remove the instrument from service label it as not to be op
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41. f the sweep and the sync frequency will be the same as the specified sweet time e When burst is enabled the sync output will be TTL level high at the start of the burst e For external gated burst the sync output follows the external gated signal Frequency Counter The instrument has a built in frequency counter The counter input shares the same BNC terminal as the channel 1 main output terminal labeled CNT To access and enable the counter function select the Counter option from the utility menu Note When the counter function is enabled channel 1 will automatically be disabled and the same BNC terminal will become the counter s input terminal Frequency 1 999 999 Hz Positive Width 99 999 986ms Duty 199 Freq Deviation 999999 800 000ppm RefeFreq 13 000 000MHz Frequency Pwidth m There are several measurement parameters that can be displayed when counter is enabled Measure Frequency Period The instrument can measure in frequency or period by selecting Freq or Period respectively from the counter menu Measure Width and Duty The width of the signal can be measured This parameter is especially useful for measuring 45 square and pulse signals Users can select between measuring positive or negative width by selecting PWidth or NWidth respectively from the counter menu Users can also measure the duty cycle in percent of the signal by selecting Duty from the menu Adjust Reference Frequency The def
42. hecursor position will now highlight the first digit of the phase parameter display 3 Use the rotary knob or the numeric keypad to change the phase If numeric keypad is used the following screen will be displayed Frequency 1 000 G OOKHz Amplitude 1 000 Vpp Offset rmy de Phase JO After entering the numeric value use the menu function keys to select the degree unit to apply for the phase setting 16 Configure Duty Cycle and Symmetry Note This section does not apply for sine noise DC or arbitrary waveforms Duty Cycle Note For square and pulse waveforms only Follow the steps below to configure the duty cycle of a square waveform 1 Set the instrument for square or pulse wave output 2 From the parameter menu select Duty toggle Width Duty for pulse 3 The cursor position will now highlight the first digit of the duty parameter display Frequency 1 000 OOOKHz Amplitude 1 000 Vpp Offset Om de Phase 0 0 Duty 70 0 Frequency Amplitude Ofset 4 Use the rotary knob or the numeric keypad to change the duty cycle If numeric keypad is used the following screen will be displayed Frequency 1 000 00 kHZz Amplitude 1 000 Vpp Offset Om de Phase 0 0 Duty 38 5 After entering the numeric value use the menu function keys to select the percent unit to apply for the duty cycle setting 1 Note The adjustable duty cycle range varies depending on the frequency of
43. here are four parameters that can be adjusted PWM Freq Width Dev Shape and Source Frequency 1 000 OOOKHz Amplitude 4 000 Vpp Offset rmy de Pulse Width 100 000Lis Rise Edge 6 0ns PWM Freq 20141000 Hz Width Dev 99 985115 Delay 0 0ns To adjust PWM frequency select PWM Freq option from the menu PWM frequency parameter will be highlighted by the cursor on the first digit Use the rotary knob or the numeric keypad to enter the modulating frequency PWM Freq adjustable range 1 mHz 50 kHz Note Adjustable range is dependent on the carrier freguency Select Width Dev to adjust the pulse width deviation Use the rotary knob or the numeric keypad to enter the freguency 34 Frequency 1 000 0O0kKHz Amplitude 4 000 Vpp Offset Om de Pulse Width 100 000us Rise Edge 6 0ns PWM Freq 200 000 Hz Delay 0 0ns Width Dev 92 985us Note Width deviation adjustable range is dependent on the carrier frequency and pulse width 5 Select Shape to choose the shape of the modulating waveform Options are Sine Square Triangle UpRamp DnRamp Noise and Arb UpRamp Upward ramp waveform DnRamp Downward ramp waveform Arb This will be the waveform that is currently loaded from within the arb function menu To change follow the instructions in the previous section 6 Select Source and choose between Internal or External Internal The modulating source will be generated internally using the PW
44. ic fall LogRise Logarithmic rise Sort Square root function XA2 X function Sinc Sinc function Gaussian Gaussian function Dlorentz D lorentz function Haversine Haversine function Lorentz Lorentz function Gauspuls Gaussian modulated sinusoidal pulse Gmonpuls Gaussian mono pulse 23 Project Waveforms Quake TwoTone SNR Project waveforms consist of Cardiac Cardiac signal Quake Earthquake TwoTone Two tone signal SNR Sine with white noise Window and Trigonometric Waveforms Hanning Kaiser Blackman GaussiWin Harris Bartlett Tan Cot Sec Cse Asin Acos Atan ACot Window and trigonometric waveforms consist of Hamming Hamming window Hanning Hanning window Kaiser Kaiser window Blackman Blackman window GaussiWin Gaussian window Harris Harris window Bartlett Bartlett window Tan Tangent function Cot Cotangent function Sec Secant function Csc Cosecant function Asin Inverse sine function Acos Inverse cosine function Atan Inverse tangent function ACot Inverse cotangent Follow the steps below to browse and select a predefined arbitrary waveform 1 Setup the instrument to access the arbitrary waveform function menu 2 Select Built in from the parameter menu and there will be a table on the display area and four categories to select from the parameter menu Select Common to browse the common waveforms Select Math to browse the math waveforms Select Project to browse the project waveforms Select Win Trig to browse the window an
45. idth adjustment or Duty for duty cycle adjustment 3 From the menu select Rise for rising edge adjustment or Fall for falling edge adjustment 4 Thecursor position will now highlight the first digit of the delay parameter display Frequency 300 000 0O0kKHz Amplitude 4 000 Vpp Offset Om de Duty 20 000 0 Rise Edge Jons Delay 1 300us Frequency Amplitude Offset Duty 5 Use the rotary knob or the numeric keypad to change the rising or falling edge After entering the numeric value use the menu function keys to select s ms us or ns Configure Noise Waveform Note This section applies to noise waveforms only 20 Standard Deviation and Mean There are two parameters that can be adjusted of the noise waveform Standard deviation and mean Follow the steps below to configure these parameters 1 Set the instrument for noise output 2 From the menu select Stdev for the standard deviation adjustment or Mean for the mean adjustment 3 The cursor position will now highlight the first digit of the standard deviation or mean parameter display Stdev 325 MY Mean 000 v 4 Usethe rotary knob or the numeric keypad to change the two parameters Both parameters can be specified in Vor mV units 21 Stdev Mean Configure DC Output Waveform The instrument can output a DC waveform output at a range of voltage levels 12 Vdc 12 Vdc DC Offset There is only one parameter DC Offset to
46. igger source Interface Sync Counter System Store Recall Test Cal Editinfo Update Help Configure remote interface Configure synchronization output with respect to either channel 1 or 2 Selects built in counter function Access to system settings Access to stored files in memory Built in self test and adjustment options Shows information about the generator For firmware updates Help menu CH1 CH2 Output Load Polarity EqPhase Enable Disable the output for the selected channel Select output impedance for the selected channel Select to toggle between normal and inverted output Equates opposite channel s phase to current channel s phase CHCopy Copy channel settings between channels 11 3 2 Selecting a Channel The 4060 series function arbitrary waveform generators have dual channel outputs They can be operated independently or in sync with each other To select between channel 1 and 2 and view change their parameters toggle the and keys When Channel 1 is selected the display will look like the following Frequency 000 000kHz Amplitude S MYPP Offset Om de Phase 0 0 Amplitude Gite When Channel 2 is selected the display will look like the following Frequency 000 000kHz Amplitude 100m pp Offset Om de Phase 0 0 Duty 50 0 o Amplitude Offset 3 3 Configure Waveform Output Configure Waveform Shape The instrument can generate m
47. inal labeled ExtTrig Gate FSK Burst to trigger the sweep Manual Manual trigger source 36 9 Press the More 1 of 2 option to go to the second page of the menu If Internal source is previously selected the Trig Out option will be available On A square waveform pulse for manual trigger will output from the ExtTrig BNC connector at the beginning of the sweep The frequency corresponds to the sweep time except for manual trigger Off Trigger output be disabled If External source is previously selected the Edge option will be available and the Trig On option will not be available Up Triggers off the rising edge of the external signal Down Triggers off the falling edge of the external signal If Manual source is previously selected the Trigger option in RED will be available Each press of this option using the function key on the front panel will trigger a sweep Frequency 1 000 G OOKHz Amplitude 4 000 Vpp Offset Om de Phase 0 0 Sweep Time 1 000 000 s Start Freg 100 000 Hz Stop Freg 1 500 000KHz Ot Fon log Down 10 Use the function key to toggle selection between Linear or Logarithmic sweep You can see which type is selected from the waveform display area Linear Sweep Logarithmic Sweep Frequency 1 000 000kHz Frequency 1 000 000KHz Amplitude 4 000 Vpp Amplitude 4 000 Vpp Offset Omydc Offset Omydc Phase 0 0 Phase 0 0 Sweep Time 1 000 000 s Sweep Time 1 000 000 s Start
48. instrument is intended to be powered from a CATEGORY II mains power environment The mains power should be 120 V RMS or 240 V RMS Use only the power cord supplied with the instrument and ensure it is appropriate for your country of use Ground the Instrument To minimize shock hazard the instrument chassis and cabinet must be connected to an electrical safety ground This instrument is grounded through the ground conductor of the supplied three conductor AC line power cable The power cable must be plugged into an approved three conductor electrical outlet The power jack and mating plug of the power cable meet IEC safety standards Do not alter or defeat the ground connection Without the safety ground connection all accessible conductive parts including control knobs may provide an electric shock Failure to use a properly grounded approved outlet and the recommended three conductor AC line power cable may result in injury or death Unless otherwise stated a ground connection on the instrument s front or rear panel is for a reference of potential only and is not to be used as a Safety ground Do not operate in an explosive or flammable atmosphere Do not operate the instrument in the presence of flammable gases or vapors fumes or finely divided particulates The instrument is designed to be used in office type indoor environments Do not operate the instrument e Inthe presence of noxious corrosive or flammable fumes gas
49. is selected in the previous steps the Delay option will be available Select it and use the rotary knob or the numeric keypad to adjust the burst delay Maximum delay is 34 s Minimum delay is dependent on frequency and waveform 41 Note If required the burst period will increase to accommodate the specified number of cycles If infinite cycle is selected external or manual source is required to trigger the burst output The default is external source 3 7 Utility Functions The utility menu can be accessed by pressing the Utility button from the front panel This section describes all the settings configurable under this menu Freguency 1 000 061kHz Amplitude 6 000 Vpp Offset Om de Phase 0 0 Remote Interface USB Interface The instrument has a USB interface USBTMC in the rear panel for remote communication with EasyWave software From the utility menu press Interface to select the interface Press USB Setup and select USBTMC then select Done Frequency 1 000 061kKHz Amplitude 6 000 Vpp Offset Om de Phase 0 0 USBTMC Note USBRAW is reserved for factory use only 42 A type A to type B USB cable is required for PC connectivity To connect with EasyWave software you must install the USB driver For Windows 7 and 8 users this may install automatically For other users visit www bkprecision com to download the driver Note Users who have LabVIEW or NI VISA installed will automatically have
50. m Vde Phase 0 0 Separator On Select Done when finished Language Default language is English It can be changed to simplified Chinese by toggling the Language option in the system menu Press the corresponding menu function key to toggle between the two languages Power On Settings The power on instrument settings can be configured to load the default values or values configured during the last power on state This function can be used to retain instrument configurations in the case of power interruptions Press the PowerOn option from the menu to select between Default and Last Default will load default instrument settings during power up Last will load instrument settings from the last power up state Note The output states of both channels can be recalled at power on For safety reasons the states are disabled by default to protect sensitive device under test Set to Factory Default You can set the instrument settings to factory default by selecting Set to Default The instrument will change all settings to default and the screen will return to the main display with Sine wave active Below is a table of the factory default settings 49 Parameters Function Frequency Amplitude Offset Phase Output Impedance Modulation Carrier Frequency Modulating Frequency Modulation Shape AM Depth FM Deviation Key Frequency FSK Hop Frequency Phase Deviation DSB Frequency Sweep Start Stop Frequency Swee
51. mal and Invert output Inverting a waveform will not change the offset Equal Phase The unit can set both channel 1 and channel 2 to be in phase Select the channel the phase value to keep then select EqPhase and the opposite channel will be in phase with the selected channel 58 Duplicate Channel Parameters CHCopy The unit has an option that can allow quick copying between channel parameters First press CHCopy option from the channel menu and the below menu will display Frequency 1 000 OOOKHz Amplitude 2 500 Vpp Offset Om de Phase 0 0 CH1 gt CH2 Select CH1 gt CH2 to copy channel 1s parameter settings into channel 2 Likewise select CH2 gt CH1 to copy channel 2s parameter settings into channel 1 After selection press Done and now both channels are identical with the same parameter settings To cancel select Cancel 3 8 Help System A built in help system is available to provide quick references on setting up common output configurations with the generator To access the system press the Help button from the front panel The screen below will be displayed Producing a standard waveform output Producing an Arbitrary waveform output Generate a DC signal Generating a Modulated waveform sweep function waveform output Burst functions on waveform output saving and recalling data Synchronize multiple instruments oo 4 oF on amp Go ho You can use the up and down menu
52. n Verify that all items above are included in the shipping container If anything is missing please contact B amp K Precision An optional USB to GPIB adapter model AK40G is also available for connecting the instrument to a GPIB bus controller 1 3 Front Panel Overview e 160 MHz Dual Channel Function BK PRECISTON 4065 Arbitrary Waveform Generator Freguency 1 000 000kHz Amplitude 100mVpp Offset OmVdc Phase Sweep Time 1000 000 s Start Freq 100 000 Hz Stop Freq 1 900 000kHz Front Panel Description SCOOT IS ORCS Power On Off switch TFT LCD color display Menu function keys Waveforms Utility Parameter Modulation Sweep Burst menu buttons Channel 1 output BNC Counter input Channel 2 output BNC Channel 1 and 2 select buttons Arrow keys Rotary dial knob Numeric keypad USB host port USB to GPIB adapter interface Accepts USB flash drive to save recall instrument settings and waveforms This port can be used for connecting the USB to GPIB adapter AK40G accessory It can also be used for connecting an external USB flash drive 1 4 Rear Panel Overview ST 100 240V 45 66H z 40Hz ne 100 127V 15 4 SOVA Max Rear Panel Description External Trigger Gate FSK Burst BNC connector 10MHz Out BNC connector USB interface AC input receptacle Chassis ground 10MHz In BNC connector Sync Output BNC SEO FOOLS TO LO Ee Modulation Input BNC 1 5 Display Overview Frequency 1 000 OOO
53. nal to the rear BNC terminal labeled 10MHz In Store and Recall The instrument can easily store or recall instrument settings and arbitrary waveforms from internal memory or an external USB flash drive Note If a USB flash drive is connected to the front port wait a few seconds after pressing the Store Recall button for the file browser screen to load the flash drive information Accessing Store Recall Menu ele c ASTUR State or Arbitrar Folder Drive y Directory USB Device 0 STATE Waveforms onan Select Folder or STATES File Directory STATE STATE STATES STATES STATE File Directory To access the store and recall menu press the Utility button from the front panel select More 1 of 2 from the menu and select Store Recall The above screen will display The left column is the folder or drive directory Internal storage is labeled as Local C If an external USB flash drive is connected USB Device 0 will show in the directory 51 The right column is the file directory which lists all the internal storage locations for instrument state as well as arbitrary waveforms If external USB flash drive is selected from the folder drive directory the file directory will show the root folder of the USB flash drive 0 BK4060 1 AD5 Local CC BK4060 1 AD5 HEAVIS 1 CS PINKNO 1 CSV PULSE 1 05V WHITEN 1 CS Press the corresponding menu function key to select between Folder or File under Browser
54. om the menu select HFR and toggle the corresponding menu function key to turn it On or Off Default Settings All of the counter settings can be configured to default values by selecting Default from the menu Below is a table of the default settings Counter Parameters Default Settings Reference Frequency RefeFreq 10 000000 MHz Trigger Level TrigLev 0 0 V Coupling Mode AC High Frequency Reject Filter HFR Off Select Done to return to the counter main menu System Settings In the utility menu select the System option 47 Frequency 1 000 OOOKHz Amplitude 5 000 Vpp Offset Om de Phase 0 0 Numerical Format The number format can be changed on the instrument Select Number Format from the menu Frequency 1 000 000KHz Amplitude 5 000 Vpp Offset Om de Phase 0 0 Toggle the corresponding menu function key to select Point to choose between using period or comma as the decimal representation of all numerical values on display Numeric separators can also be configured by selecting the Separator option Choose between On Off or Space Below illustrates the difference between the three on all applicable numerical values on the display 48 Frequency 1 000 000kHz Amplitude 5 000 Vpp Frequency 1 000000kKHz Amplitude 5 000 Vpp Offset my de Phase 0 0 Offset Omy de Phase 0 0 Separator Space Separator Off Freguency 1 000 000k Hz Amplitude 5 000 Vpp Offset O
55. onfigure waveform properties In addition to sine square triangle and pulse waveforms they feature non volatile built in memory to create store and recall arbitrary waveforms up to 512 000 points with 14 bit vertical resolution A standard USB interface on the rear panel allows users to easily interface with application software to create and load arbitrary waveforms into the instrument and also contains a front panel USB port to easily save and load instrument settings and waveforms Features e 14 bit 500 MSa s 512k point arbitrary waveform generator e Generate sine waves from 1 uHz up to 160 MHz Model 4065 e Large 4 3 inch TFT LCD color display e AM DSB AM ASK FM FSK PM PWM modulation functions e 36 built in predefined arbitrary waveforms e Store recall up to 10 instrument settings e USB host device interface 1 2 Package Contents Please inspect the instrument mechanically and electrically upon receiving it Unpack all items from the shipping carton and check for any obvious signs of physical damage that may have occurred during transportation Report any damage to the shipping agent immediately Save the original packing carton for possible future reshipment Every instrument is shipped with the following contents e 1x 4060 series function arbitrary waveform generator e 1x Getting started manual printed e 1x Full instruction manual on CD e 1xAC power cord e 1x USB type A to Type B cable e 1x Certificate of calibratio
56. p Time Trig Out Mode Direction Burst Period Phase Count Delay Trig Source Counter Measurement Mode Reference Frequency Trigger Level Mode HFR Key Sound Beep Default Settings Sine Wave 1 000000 kHz 100 mVpp OV o HighZ 1 000000 kHz 100 Hz Sine Wave 100 500 Hz 100 Hz 1 MHz 0 0 100 Hz 100 Hz 1 9 kHz 1 second Off Linear Up 10 000 ms o 1 Cycle 332 ns Off Internal Frequency 10 000000 MHz 0 0 V AC Off Select Beep and toggle the corresponding menu function key to turn the instrument key press sound On or Off This will also disable the sound for any errors that may occur during front panel or remote operation Screen Saver The instrument has a built in screen saver function that automatically dims the display when left idle over a period of time specified by a timer The timer can be changed by selecting the ScrnSvr option from the menu Press the corresponding menu function key to change between 1 min 5 min 15 min 30 min 1 hour 2 hours 5 hours or Off Clock Source By default the instrument uses an internal clock source to generate output waveforms An external 10 MHz clock source can also be used especially for synchronization purposes To change to use an external clock source select CLKSource and set it to External by pressing the menu function key To change it to Internal press the key again When set to External connect a 10 MHz reference sig
57. rnal USB Drive Configure the instrument with all the settings that you want to save then access the Store Recall menu as shown previously From the Store Recall menu select Folder under Browser and select USB Device 0 From the menu change FileType to State Press the Save option from the menu The screen will prompt to enter a file name Use the rotary knob or Up Down menu options to change the highlighted selection from the on screen keyboard to select each character for the file name Once selected press Select option from the menu to enter the highlighted character To delete characters press Delete from the menu To cancel press Cancel from the menu When finished select Save from the menu If saved successfully a Your system state has been saved message will be shown Wait a few seconds before the screen returns to the Store Recall main display The file directory displaying the contents of the USB flash drive will now have a new file with the entered filename with a SET extension This is the file type used to store instrument states To recall stored instrument states select the USB Device 0 from the folder directory then use the rotary knob to highlight the saved SET file and select Recall from the menu 54 Store and Recall Arbitrary Waveforms Follow the instructions in this section to store and recall arbitrary waveforms to internal or external memory Store Arbitrary Waveforms Note To stor
58. t AC A Chassis earth ground symbol On Power This is the In position of the power switch when instrument is ON Off Power This is the Out position of the power switch when instrument is OFF CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in minor or moderate injury WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury Power Switch On Off This is the power switch located in front of the instrument A DANGER DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury viii Contents Safety SUININIANY sessin aa a i Compliance stite EE vi ENEE een ee eeh viii 1 General la Te Le EE 1 124 eier e 1 12 Package Conten EE 1 1 3 FrontPanel Overview seoce un 2 Front Panel DESCHIDUON anne nun 2 l 4 Rear Panel Overview een 3 Rear Panel DESCHIBEION E 3 1 5 Display OVE VIEW sest all 4 DIS DIGV BESCO eege 4 2 Getting Started siiiiss sl sporu i toci os aa E 5 Zl ADULT POWER EE REENERT 5 MOU me en 5 2 2 AJutputr Connector E 5 Impedance MAGNIN EEN 6 2193 PRENN C NE EE 6 Check Model and Firmware Version 8 EE 8 3 Front Panel Operation son n 9 3 MENU OPTIONS en 9 32 SeIEctNP a Channelssassere ee eier er 12 3 3 Contigure Wavelorm OULU zn ne een 12 CONFIQUIE Waveform re 12 Configure FREQUENCY icici tees ae 14 Configure AIM DHEUGC sisisccsasiaciceswicDecenteuselscddines duc
59. t parts Returned product must be accompanied by proof of the purchase date in the form of a sales receipt To help us better serve you please complete the warranty registration for your new instrument via our website www bkprecision com Exclusions This warranty does not apply in the event of misuse or abuse of the product or as a result of unauthorized alterations or repairs The warranty is void if the serial number is altered defaced or removed B amp K Precision Corp shall not be liable for any consequential damages including without limitation damages resulting from loss of use Some states do not allow limitations of incidental or consequential damages So the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state B amp K Precision Corp 22820 Savi Ranch Parkway Yorba Linda CA 92887 www bkprecision com 714 921 9095 66 BK PRECISION 22820 Savi Ranch Parkway Yorba Linda CA 92887 www bkprecision com 2014 B amp K Precision Corp v072214
60. t to apply for the amplitude setting Available units are Vpp mVpp Vrms mVrms and dBm only available with 50 Q output impedance Note Only using the numeric keypad will allow for changing the units from V to Vrms mVrms or dBm User Defined High and Low Level The user has the option to adjust the high and low level of the waveform To do this toggle the menu function key to select HighLevel for high level or LowLevel for low level Frequency High Level Low Level Phase 1 000 OOOKHz amv mY 0 0 Note DC offset settings will be automatically adjusted if the high and low levels reflect a DC offset Configure DC Offset Note This section does not apply for noise waveform Follow the steps below to configure the DC offset of the output 15 1 From the menu select Offset The cursor position will now highlight the first digit of the offset parameter display 3 Use the rotary knob or the numeric keypad to change the offset If numeric keypad is used the following screen will be displayed gt Frequency 1 000 O0OKHz Amplitude 1 000 Ypp Offset 5 Phase 0 0 4 After entering the numeric value use the menu function keys to select the unit to apply for the offset setting Available units are Vdc and mVdc Configure Phase Note This section does not apply for pulse noise or DC waveforms Follow the steps below to configure the phase of the output 1 From the menu select Phase 2 T
61. t to trigger the burst This is for both Ncycle and Gated burst operations Manual Manual trigger source 7 If Gated option is selected a Polarity option will be available Toggle the corresponding menu function key to select between Pos or Neg 39 Frequency 1 000 G OKHz Amplitude 4 000 Vpp Offset rmy de Phase 0 0 Start Phase 3 0 Polarity Positive On Gated Pos Pos The positive polarity High level will cause the gated burst output Neg The negative polarity Low level will cause the gated burst output Press the More 1 of 2 option to go to the second page of the menu If Internal source is selected previously the Trig Out option will be available Up The start of the burst will be triggered on the rising edge of the square waveform with 50 duty cycle outputted from the ExtTrig BNC connector The frequency corresponds to the burst period Down The start of the burst will be triggered on the falling edge of the square waveform with 50 duty cycle outputted from the ExtTrig BNC connector The frequency corresponds to the burst period Off Trigger output be disabled If External source is selected the Edge option will be available and the Trig Out option will not be available Frequency 1 000 OOOKHz Amplitude 4 000 Vpp Offset Om de Phase 0 0 10 000 224ms Up Triggers off the rising edge of the external signal 40 Down Triggers off the falling edge of
62. testing with known operating voltage sources and test for both DC and AC voltages Do not attempt any service or adjustment unless another person capable of rendering first aid and resuscitation is present Do not insert any object into an instrument s ventilation openings or other openings Hazardous voltages may be present in unexpected locations in circuitry being tested when a fault condition in the circuit exists Servicing Do not substitute parts that are not approved by B amp K Precision or modify this instrument Return the instrument to B amp K Precision for service and repair to ensure that safety and performance features are maintained Cooling fans This instrument contains one or more cooling fans For continued safe operation of the instrument the air inlet and exhaust openings for these fans must not be blocked nor must accumulated dust or other debris be allowed to reduce air flow Maintain at least 25 mm clearance around the sides of the instrument that contain air inlet and exhaust ports If mounted in a rack position power devices in the rack above the instrument to minimize instrument heating while rack mounted Do not continue to operate the instrument if you cannot verify the fan is operating note some fans may have intermittent duty cycles Do not insert any object into the fan s inlet or outlet For continued safe use of the instrument e Do not place heavy objects on the instrument e Do not obstruct cooling
63. the external signal Note These options are not available for Gated burst operations If Manual source is previously selected the Trigger option in RED will be available on the first page of the menu Each press of this option using the function key on the front panel will trigger a burst The Trig Out option will also be available Frequency 1 000 O0OKHz Amplitude 4 000 Vpp Offset Om de Phase 0 0 0 000 224ms Up The start of the burst will be triggered on the rising edge of a pulse waveform gt 1 uHz outputted from the ExtTrig BNC connector Down The start of the burst will be triggered on the falling edge of a pulse waveform gt 1 uHz outputted from the ExtTrig BNC connector Off The pulse output from the ExtTrig BNC connector is disabled 9 If Ncycle is selected in the previous steps the Cycles Infinite option will be available Use the corresponding menu function key to toggle between the two options If Cycles is selected user the rotary knob or the numeric keypad to enter the number of cycles to burst Cycles Select to specify the number of cycles of the waveform to burst Adjustable range is 1 1 000 000 cycles Infinite Select to burst an infinite number of cycles of the waveform This will create a continuous waveform which will not be stopped until an external trigger event occurs Note For Infinite cycle external or manual trigger is required to trigger the burst 10 If Ncycle
64. the firmware will begin updating the device When finished a message will prompt you to restart the generator At this point power off the instrument and wait a few seconds then power it back on The instrument will now have the updated firmware You can verify this by checking the instrument information follow instructions from the previous section to check Output Configurations Select and or buttons above the output BNC connectors to configure the channel s respective output parameters 57 Frequency 1 000 G OOKHz Amplitude 2 500 Vpp Offset Om de Phase 0 0 Output State The output of each channel s state can be enabled or disabled by simply toggling the Output option OFF or ON When enabled the respective channel button LED will be lit Output Impedance The output impedance of the instrument can be switched between 50 Q and HighZ high impedance Select the menu function key corresponding to Load to toggle between the two settings Note If you are connecting directly into an oscilloscope note that most scopes have 1 MQ impedance In this case it is best to set the output impedance to HighZ to match the load impedance However if your load impedance is 50 Q keep output impedance set to 50 Q to match Invert Waveform The main waveform can be inverted by simply toggling the Polarity option from the channel output configuration menu The corresponding menu function key can be pressed to toggle between Nor
65. the rotary knob or the numeric keypad to change the DC offset With the oscilloscope set for DC coupling observe the changes on the display 7 Now connect the BNC output of CH2 blue into an oscilloscope and follow steps 3 to 6 to check its output 3 Front Panel Operation 3 1 Menu Options All settings and parameters can be configured from the menu system of the instrument The menu options that are channel specific are the same for both channel 1 and channel 2 Use the and output keys to toggle the channel selection Some many options are grouped in pairs and can be selected by toggling their corresponding menu function keys For example Amplitude Offset Function key Function key Function key Function key will toggle will toggle will toggle will select selection selection selection phase between between between DC frequency or amplitude or offset or period HighLevel LowLevel The menu system is organized as follows Waveforms Parameter Sine Square Ramp Pulse Noise DC Arb Frequency Period Amplitude HighLevel Offset LowLevel Phase Frequency Period Amplitude HighLevel Offset LowLevel Phase Duty Frequency Period Amplitude HighLevel Offset LowLevel Phase Symmetry Frequency Period Amplitude HighLevel Offset LowLevel Width Duty Rise Fall Delay Stdev Mean DC Offset Frequency Period Amplitude HighLevel Offset LowLevel Phase Built In Stored Wforms Modulate
66. ther channel Access selectable built in waveforms for output Access arbitrary waveforms stored in internal memory Toggles the modulation ON OFF Configures the type of modulation Configures parameters for AM FM PM ASK FSK DSB AM or PWM modulation Configures the modulating waveform shape Selects modulating source 10 Sweep Sweep Time StartFreq MidFreq StopFreq FreqSpan Source Trig Out Edge Type Direction Trig Configures the sweep time for sweep output Configures the sweep start frequency or the center frequency Configures the sweep stop frequency or the frequency span of the sweep output Selects the sweep source Internal source Selects to output a trigger signal at the start of a sweep operation External source Selects to use rising or falling edge from an external trigger for sweep operation Selects between linear or logarithmic sweep operations Selects the sweep direction Manually triggers the sweep operation if the source is set to manual Ncycle Gated Cycles Infinite Start Phase Burst Period Delay Trig Out Source Selects to burst by number of cycles or selects for external gated burst Configures number of cycles for burst or infinite burst external source only Configures the start phase of the burst output Configures the burst period Configures the delay of each burst Configures signal triggering on rising or falling edge Configures the tr
67. tions you will see the filename that was loaded from the USB flash drive now indicated next to the selected memory location Self Test and Adjustment See section 2 3 Preliminary Check under Output Check for details 56 Check Instrument Information Press Utility and press More 1 of 2 to go to the second page of the utility menu Select Editlnfo to see information about the instrument You will be able to find the following boot up times firmware version hardware version model and serial number To exit press any of the menu function keys Updating Firmware When updates are available users can update the firmware of the instrument by following the steps below 1 Go to www bkprecision com and download the firmware update file The file format will have a ADS extension Save the file onto a USB flash drive then connect the drive into the front USB connector of the instrument Once the USB drive is detected press Utility and press More 1 of 2 to go to the second page of the utility menu Select Update option from the menu and the instrument will go into the Store Recall main menu Select Browser and select Folder Then use the rotary knob or the up and down arrow keys to select USB Device 0 Then select Browser again and change it to File On the right column use the rotary knob to select the ADS firmware file that was saved in the USB flash drive Then select Recall from the menu Wait a few seconds and
68. ut internal source Edge external source Linear Log Direction and Trigger manual source 3 Toset the sweep time rate select Sweep Time from the menu and use the rotary knob or the numeric keypad to enter the sweep time in seconds Sweep time is the number of seconds reguired to sweep from the start to stop freguency The generator will calculate the number of points reguired in the sweep based on this time 4 To set the start frequency select StartFreg from the menu and use the rotary knob or the numeric keypad to enter the start freguency in Hz Start Freguency is the freguency to which the sweep begins 5 To set the center frequency select MidFreg from the menu and use the rotary knob or the numeric keypad to enter the center freguency in Hz Center Freguency is the freguency at the center of the sweep Used with FregSpan 6 Tosetthe stop freguency select StopFreg from the menu and use the rotary knob or the numeric keypad to enter the stop freguency in Hz Stop Freguency is the freguency to which the sweep ends 7 To set the frequency span select FregSpan from the menu and use the rotary knob or the numeric keypad to enter the frequency span Frequency Span controls the range of frequency to sweep Used with MidFreq 8 Select Source and choose between Internal External or Manual Internal Internal trigger source External External trigger source Users can connect an external signal into the rear BNC term
69. uty cycle 1 Set the instrument for a pulse output 2 From the parameter menu select Width for pulse width adjustment or Duty for duty cycle adjustment 3 The cursor position will now highlight the first digit of the width or duty parameter display Frequency 300 000 OOOkHz Frequency Amplitude 4 000 Vpp Amplitude Offset Omyde Offset Pulse Width 4366 6ns Duty Rise Edge 6 0ns Rise Edge Delay 0 0ns Delay 300 000 OOOkHz 4 000 Vpp Om de 70 000 0 6 0ns 0 0ns 4 Use the rotary knob or the numeric keypad to change the width or the duty After entering the numeric value use the menu function keys to select s ms us or ns for pulse width or select percent unit for duty cycle Pulse Delay Follow the steps below to configure the pulse delay 1 Set the instrument for pulse 2 From the menu select Delay 3 The cursor position will now highlight the first digit of the delay parameter display 19 Frequency 300 000 0O0kKHz Amplitude 4 000 Vpp Offset Om de Duty 20 000 0 Rise Edge 6 0ns Delay 11 300us Frequency Amplitude Offset Be Duty 4 Use the rotary knob or the numeric keypad to change the pulse delay After entering the numeric value use the menu function keys to select s ms us or ns Rising or Falling Edge Follow the steps below to configure the rising or falling edge times 1 Set the instrument for pulse output 2 From the parameter menu select Width for pulse w
70. w users to easily create a custom arbitrary waveform and load it into the internal memory To select and output a saved arbitrary waveform from internal memory follow the steps below 1 Setup the instrument to access the arbitrary waveform function menu 2 Select Stored Waveforms and there will be a table in the display area with the file names of all arbitrary waveforms that were created and loaded from EasyWave software WAVE1 WAVE2 WAVES WAVEA WAVES WAVES WAVE WAVES 3 Use the rotary knob to select the arbitrary waveform to output from memory Then select the Done option from the parameter menu to load the waveform The instrument will return to the main arb menu Note Arbitrary waveforms created in EasyWave software can also be saved into a csv file to an external USB flash drive which can also be transferred and stored into the internal non volatile arbitrary waveform memory See 0 for details 3 4 Configure Modulation Output The modulation functions can be accessed by pressing the Mod button from the front panel The supported types of modulation are AM FM PM FSK ASK DSB AM and PWM Note Noise and DC waveforms cannot be modulated PWM modulation can only be used with Pulse AM Modulation 26 Follow the steps below to set up amplitude modulation output 1 Configure your waveform with the desired frequency and amplitude then press the Mod button Under Type select AM Then under Modulate toggle O

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