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1. SDG2000X User Manual 93 SIGLENT 2 12 6 Remote Interface SDG2000X can be controlled remotely via USB LAN and GPIB option interfaces Users can set the corresponding interface according to their needs Press Utility Page 1 2 Interface to open the following menu You can set LAN parameters or GPIB address Frequency 1 000 000kHz Amplitude 4 000 Vpp Offset 0 000 Ydc Phase 0 0 Figure 2 63 Interface Settings Table 2 35 Menu Explanations of Interface Function i Menu Settings Explanation GPIB Set the GPIB address On Turn on LAN LAN State Off Turn off LAN LAN Setup Set the IP address subnet mask and gateway D Save the current settings and return to the Utility aig menu SDG2000X can be controlled remotely via the following two ways 1 User defined programming Users can program and control the instrument by using the SCPI commands 94 SDG2000X User Manual SIGLENT Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments For more information about the commands and programming please refer to Remote Control Manual 2 PC software Users can use the PC software Measurement amp Automation Explorer of NI National Instruments Corporation to send commands to control the instrument remotely Remote Control via USB SDG2000X can communicate with PC through USBTMC protocol You are suggested to do as the following steps 1 Connect the device Co
2. Arb Arb Mode and select the TrueArb output mode The parameters include sampling rate frequency amplitude high level offset low level and phase SRate 16 384 O00MSais Amplitude 4 000 Vpp Offset 0 000 Ydc Phase 0 0 Amplitude Offset Figure 2 18 Arb Parameters Display Interface TrueArb TrueArb Table 2 7 Menu Explanations of Arb Waveform Page 1 2 uneon Settings Explanations menu SRate Set the signal sampling rate or frequency Frequency The current parameter will be switched at a second press Amplitude Set the signal amplitude or high level HighLevel The current parameter will be switched at a second press Offset Set the signal offset or low level LowLevel The current parameter will be switched at a second press Phase Set the phase of the signal In TrueArb output mode users can set the sampling rate the output points per second or frequency of the arbitrary waveform The instrument outputs an arbitrary waveform point by point according to the current sampling rate SDG2000X User Manual 37 SIGLENT To Set the Sampling Rate 1 Press Waveforms Page 1 2 Arb TureArb Srate to set the sampling rate parameter The sampling rate shown on the screen when the instrument is powered on is the default value or the set value of last power on When setting the function if the current value is valid for the new waveform it will be used
3. External Choose external source as a trigger Use the Aux In Out connector at the rear panel Manual Trigger a burst by manual a Enter the next page 62 SDG2000X User Manual SIGLENT Frequency 1 000 000kHz Amplitude 4 000 Vpp Offset 0 000 Ydc Phase 0 0 52 0ns Figure 2 36 N Cycle Burst Interface Page 2 2 Table 2 19 Menu Explanations of the N Cycle Burst Page2 2 Function Menu Settings Explanation Delay Set the delay time before the burst starts Off Disable trigger out Trig Out On Enable trigger out Page Return to the previous page 2 2 Infinite In infinite mode the cycle number of the waveform is set as an infinite value The generator outputs a continuous waveform after receiving the trigger signal Waveforms that support infinite mode include sine square ramp pulse and arbitrary Press Burst NCycle Infinite and set the trigger source to external or manual The screen will display an infinite cycle burst as shown in Figure 2 37 SDG2000X User Manual 63 SIGLENT CH1 Sine ON HiZ Burst CH2 Sine ON HiZ Frequency 1 000 000kHz Amplitude 4 000 Vpp Offset 0 000 Ydc Phase 0 0 Start Phase 0 0 NCycle Infinite External Figure 2 37 Infinite Burst Interface Gated In gated mode the generator controls the waveform output according to the gate signal level When the gated signal is true the gene
4. Press Phase Dev to highlight the parameter and then use the numeric keyboard or arrow keys and knob to input the desired value Use the numeric keyboard or arrow keys and knob to input the desired value The range of phase deviation is from 0 to 360 and the default value is 100 Note The methods of setting other parameters of PM are similar to AM SDG2000X User Manual 49 SIGLENT 2 8 5 FSK The FSK is Frequency Shift Keying the output frequency of which switches between two preset frequencies carrier frequency and the hop frequency Press Mod Type FSK the parameters of FSK modulation are shown in Figure 2 26 Frequency 1 000 000kHz Amplitude 4 000 Vpp Offset 0 000 Ydc Phase 0 0 KeyFreq OQ 000000 H2 Hop Freq 1 000 0OOOMHz Internal Figure 2 26 Setting Interface of FSK Modulation Table 2 12 Menu Explanations of the FSK Parameters Function Menu Settings Explanation Type FSK Frequency shift keying modulation Internal The source is internal Source The source is external Use the Aux In Out connector at External the rear panel Set the frequency at which the output frequency shifts Key Freq between the carrier frequency and the hop frequency internal modulation only 1mHz 1MHZ Hop Freq Set the hop frequency To Set Key Frequency When internal modulation source is selected press Key Freq to set the rate at which the
5. SIGLENT Pa Settings Explanation Up Cursor upward to select Down Cursor downward to select Select Select the current character Delete Delete the current character Save Store the file with the current name Cancel Return to the store Recall interface Select the character Users can select the desired character from the virtual soft keyboard by the knob or Up and Down menus Or touch the location of the character on the screen directly Then choose Select to display the character selected in the filename area Delete the character Use the left and right arrow keys to move the cursor in the file name Then choose Delete to delete the corresponding character 4 Save the file After finishing inputting filename press Save The generator will save the file under the currently selected directory with the specified filename To Recall State File or Data File To recall the instrument state or arbitrary waveform data the procedures are given as followed 1 Choose the file type Press Store Recall File Type and choose state or data as the storage type 2 Choose the file to be recalled SDG2000X User Manual 71 SIGLENT Rotate the knob or click the touch screen to select the file you want to recall 3 Recall the file Choose Recall press the knob or click the location of the file on the screen the generator will recall the selected file and display corresp
6. SIGLENT the current value is valid for the new waveform it will be used sequentially 2 Input the desired stdev Use the numeric keyboard to input the parameter value directly and press the corresponding key to select the parameter unit Or you can use the arrow keys to select the digit you want to edit and then use the knob to change its value Load Output Figure 2 14 Setting the Stdev To Set the Mean 1 Press Waveforms Noise Mean to set the mean The mean shown on the screen when the instrument is powered on is the default value or the set value of last power on When changing the function if the current value is valid for the new waveform it will be used sequentially 2 Input the desired mean Use the numeric keyboard to input the parameter value directly and press the corresponding key to select the parameter unit Or you can use the arrow keys to select the digit you want to edit and then use the knob to change its value SDG2000X User Manual 33 SIGLENT 500 0mvV 1 Figure 2 15 Setting the Mean 34 SDG2000X User Manual SIGLENT 2 6 To Set DC Signal Press Waveforms Page 1 2 DC to enter the following interface Please note that there is an offset parameter at the middle of the screen DC Offset O007 Load Output Figure 2 16 DC Setting Interface Note The method of setting offset of DC signal is similar to sine signal SDG2000X User M
7. 29 SIGLENT corresponding key to select the parameter unit Or you can use the arrow keys to select the digit you want to edit and then use the knob to change its value The generator will change the waveform immediately Frequency 1 000 000kHz Amplitude 4 000 Vpp Offset 0 000 Ydc Pulse Width 760 _ Rise Edge 8 4ns Delay 0 000 000 s Load HiZ Output ON Figure 2 11 Setting the Pulse Width To Set the Rise Fall Edge Rise edge time is defined as the duration of the pulse amplitude rising from 10 to 90 threshold while fall edge time is defined as duration of the pulse amplitude moving down from 90 to 10 threshold The setting of rise fall edge time is limited by the currently specified pulse width limit Users can set rise edge and fall edge independently 1 Press Waveforms Pulse Rise to set the rise edge The rise edge shown on the screen when the instrument is powered on is the default value or the set value of last power on When changing the function if the current value is valid for the new waveform it will be used sequentially If you want to set the waveform by fall edge press the Rise Fall key again to switch into the fall edge parameter the current operation is displayed in inverse color 30 SDG2000X User Manual SIGLENT 2 Input the desired rise edge Use the numeric keyboard to input the parameter value directly and press the corresponding key to select the parameter unit Or you
8. Device 0 and display a prompt message USB device connected as shown in Figure 2 40 After removing the U Disk the screen will display a prompt message USB device removed And USB Device 0 in the storage menu will disappear E USB Device 0 Local C amp wave1 bin Figure 2 40 Storage System Note SDG2000X can only identify files of which filenames consist of English letters number and underscore If other characters are used the name might be displayed in the store and recall interface abnormally 68 SDG2000X User Manual SIGLENT Browse Use the knob to shift between the directories or click the corresponding location on the screen to choose Local C or USB Device 0 Choose Browse press the knob or click the selected folder to open the current directory Use the knob to switch between folder and files under the current directory Choose Browse press the knob or click the selected folder to open the subdirectory Choose lt up gt then choose Brower or press the knob to return to the upper level directory 2 11 2 File Type Choose Store Recall File Type to select the desired file type Available file types are State File and Data File State File Store the instrument state in internal or external memory in xml format The state file stored includes waveform parameters and modulation sweep burst parameters of two channels and utility parame
9. Generate an AM Modulation Waveform Example 10 Generate a FM Modulation Waveform Example 11 Generate a PM Modulation Waveform Example 12 Generate a FSK Modulation Waveform Example 13 Generate an ASK Modulation Waveform Example 14 Generate a PWM Modulation Waveform Example 15 Generate a DSB AM Modulation Waveform SDG2000X User Manual 105 SIGLENT 3 1 Example 1 Generate a Sine Waveform Generate a sine waveform with 1MHz frequency 5Vpp amplitude and 1Vdc offset gt Steps Set the frequency 1 Press Waveforms Sine Frequency Period and choose Frequency which will display in blue color 2 Input 1 from the keyboard and choose the unit MHz The frequency is set to 1MHz Set the Amplitude 1 Press Amplitude HighLevel to choose Amplitude which will display in blue color 2 Input 5 from the keyboard and choose the unit Vpp The amplitude is set to 5Vpp Set the Offset 1 Press Offset LowLevel to choose Offset which will display in blue color 2 Input 1 from the keyboard and choose the unit Vdc The offset is set to 1Vdc When the frequency amplitude and offset are set the waveform generated is shown in Figure 3 1 106 SDG2000X User Manual SIGLENT Frequency 1 000 00OOMHz Amplitude 5 000 Vpp Offset 1 000 Vac Phase 0 0 Frequency Amplitude Figure 3 1 Generate a Sine Waveform SDG2000X User Manual 107 SIGLENT 3 2 Example 2 G
10. Output Frequency Amplitude Offset Figure 1 8 Ramp Display Interface 4 Press Waveforms key and then press Pulse softkey The generator can generate pulse signal with frequency from 1uHz to 25 MHz and variable pulse width and rise fall time By setting Frequency Period Amplitude High level Offset Low level PulWidth Duty Rise Fall and Delay SDG2000X User Manual 7 SIGLENT a pulse signal with different parameters can be generated CH1 Pulse ON HiZ CH2 Sine ON HiZ J Frequency Amplitude 4 000 Vpp Offset 0 000 Ydc Pulse Width 200 000us Rise Edge 8 4ns Delay 0 000 000 s Load HiZ Output ON Frequency Amplitude offset Purwiath Rise Figure 1 9 Pulse Display Interface 5 Press Waveforms key and then press Noise softkey The generator can generate noise with bandwidth up to 120MHz By setting Stdev and Mean noise with different parameters can be generated CH1 Noise ON HiZ CH2 Sine ON HiZ Stdev O10 Mean Load Output Stdev Figure 1 10 Noise Display Interface 6 Press Waveforms key and then press Page 1 2 last press the DC softkey The generator can generate DC signal with level up to 10V into HighZ load or 5V into 500 load 8 SDG2000X User Manual SIGLENT CH1 DC ON HiZ CH2 Sine ON HiZ i a _ Dcoffset OOO Offset Figure 1 11 DC Display Interface 7 Press Waveforms key and then press Page 1 2 last press the Arb sof
11. PWM the frequency of the sync signal is the modulating frequency For ASK and FSK the frequency of the sync signal is the key frequency When external modulation is selected there is no sync signal output for the Aux In Out connector on the rear panel is used to input external modulating signal Sweep and Burst Waveform When Sweep or Burst function is turned on there is no sync signal output and the Sync menu is hidden SDG2000X User Manual 101 SIGLENT 2 12 8 Clock Source SDG2000X provides an internal 10MHz clock source It also can accept external clock source form the 10 MHz In Out connector at the rear panel It can also output clock source from the 10 MHz In Out connector for other devices Press Utility Page 1 2 CLKSource to select Internal or External If External is selected the instrument will detect whether a valid external clock signal is input from the 10MHz In Out connector at the rear panel If not the prompt message No external clock source would be displayed and the clock source would be switched to Internal Sync methods for two or more instruments Synchronization between two instruments Connect the 10MHz In Out connector of generator A using internal clock to the 10MHz In Out connector of generator B using external clock and set the output frequencies of Aand B as a same value to realize synchronization Synchronization a
12. SIGLENT 3 8 Example 8 Generate a Burst Waveform Generate a burst waveform with 5 cycles The burst period is 3ms Use internal trigger and 0 start phase gt Steps Set the burst function Press Waveforms and choose the sine waveform as the burst function Set the frequency amplitude and offset 1 Press Frequency Period and choose Frequency which will display in blue color Input 10 from the keyboard and choose the unit kHz to set the frequency to 10kHz 2 Press Amplitude HighLevel to choose Amplitude which will display in blue color Input 4 from the keyboard and choose the unit Vpp to set the amplitude to 4Vpp 3 Press Offset LowLevel to choose Offset which will display in blue color Input 0 from the keyboard and choose the unit Vdc to set the offset to OVdc Set the burst mode Press Burst NCycle choose N Cycle Mode The default setting of the source is internal Set the burst period Press Burst Period input 3 from the keyboard and choose the unit ms to set the burst period to 3ms Set the start phase 0 Press Start Phase input 0 from the keyboard and choose the unit to set the start phase to 0 118 SDG2000X User Manual SIGLENT Set the burst cycle Press Cycle Input 5 from the keyboard and choose the unit Cycle to set the burst cycle to 5 Set the delay Press Page 1 2 to c
13. Table 2 17 Relations among burst type trigger source and carrier Burst Type Trigger Source Carrier Internal External N Cycle Manual Sine Square Ramp Pulse Arbitrary Infinite External Manual Sine Square Ramp Pulse Arbitrary Gated Internal External Sine Square Ramp Pulse Noise Arbitrary N Cycle In N Cycle mode the generator will output waveform with specified number of cycles after receiving the trigger signal Waveforms that support N Cycle burst include sine square ramp pulse and arbitrary Press Burst NCycle Cycles and use the numeric keyboard or arrow keys and knob to input the desired cycles Set the waveform parameters by using the operation menu as shown in Figure 2 35 and Figure 2 36 SDG2000X User Manual 61 SIGLENT Start Phase GF Cycles Burst Period 10 000 000ms 1Cycle 1 000 000kHz 4 000 Y pp 0 000 Ydc 0 0 Frequency Amplitude Offset Phase Load Output Internal Figure 2 35 N Cycle Burst Interface Page 1 2 Table 2 18 Menu Explanations of the N Cycle Burst Page 1 2 Function Menu Settings Explanation NCycle Use the N Cycle mode Cycles Set the number of the bursts in N Cycle Infinite Set the number of the bursts in N Cycle to be infinite Start Phase Set the start phase of the burst Burst Period Set the burst period Internal Choose internal source as a trigger So rc
14. Waveforms to enter the following interface as shown in Figure 2 21 SDG2000X User Manual 39 SIGLENT Local C amp wavet bin Figure 2 21 Stored Waveform Display Interface Rotate the knob or touch the screen to choose the desired waveform Then press Recall to recall the corresponding waveform 40 SDG2000X User Manual SIGLENT 2 8 To Set Modulation Function Use the Mod key to generate modulated waveform SDG2000X can generate AM FM ASK FSK PM PWM and DSB AM modulated waveforms Modulating parameters vary with the types of the modulation In AM users can set the source internal external depth modulating frequency modulating waveform and carrier In DSB AM users can set the source internal external modulating frequency modulating waveform and carrier In FM users can set the source internal external modulating frequency frequency deviation modulating waveform and carrier In PM users can set the source internal external phase deviation modulating frequency modulating waveform and carrier In ASK users can set the source internal external key frequency and carrier In FSK users can set the source internal external key frequency hop frequency and carrier In PWM users can set the source internal external modulating frequency width duty cycle deviation modulating waveform and carrier We will introduce how to set these parameters in details according to the modu
15. and choose the sine waveform as the carrier wave Press Frequency Period and choose Frequency which will display in blue color Input 10 from the keyboard and choose the unit kHz to set the frequency to 10kHz Press Amplitude HighLevel and choose Amplitude which will display in blue color Input S from the keyboard and choose the unit Vpp to set the amplitude to 5Vpp Press Offset LowLevel and choose Offset which will display in blue color Input 0 from the keyboard and choose the unit Vdc to set the offset to OVdc Set the modulation type FSK and parameters Press Mod Type FSK choose FSK Please notice that the message shown on the middle left side of the screen is FSK Press Key Freq input 200 from the keyboard and choose the unit Hz to set the key frequency to 200 Hz Press Hop Freq input 500 from the keyboard and choose the unit Hz to set the hop frequency to 500Hz When all parameters above are set the waveform generated is shown in Figure 3 12 126 SDG2000X User Manual SIGLENT Frequency 10 000 0O00kHz Amplitude 5 000 Vpp Offset 0 000 Ydc Phase 0 0 Key Freq 200 000 000 Hz HopFreq 0 000000 H2 Internal Figure 3 12 Generate a FSK Modulation Waveform SDG2000X User Manual 127 SIGLENT 3 13 Example 13 Generate an ASK Modulation Waveform Generate an ASK modulation waveform with 500Hz key frequency The carrier is
16. arrow keys to change the parameter value 4 Coupling Mode Set the coupling model of the input signal to AC or DC The default is AC 5 HFR High Frequency Rejection can be used to filter out the high frequency components and improve the measurement accuracy in low frequency signal measurement Press HFR to enable or disable this function The default is Off Enable High Frequency Rejection when low frequency signal with lower than 250kHz frequency is measured to filter out the high frequency noise interference Disable High Frequency Rejection when high frequency signal with greater than 250kHz frequency is measured and the maximum input frequency can be 200MHz 90 SDG2000X User Manual SIGLENT 2 12 4 Output Press Utility Output to enter the following interface Frequency 1 000 000kHz Amplitude 4 000 Vpp Offset 0 000 Ydc Phase 0 0 Normal Figure 2 61 Output Setup Interface To Set the Output Load For the CH1 and CH2 connector on the front panel the generator has built in 50Q serial impendence If the actual load does not match the set one the displayed voltage will not equal the real voltage This function is used to match the displayed voltage with the expected one Steps for setting the load Press Utility Output Setup Load to set the output load The load parameter shown on the down bottom is the default setting when the power
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18. keyboard or arrow keys and knob to input the desired value Burst Period 2 0 99us carrier period x burst number Ifthe current burst period set is too short the generator will increase this value automatically to allow outputting the specified number of cycles Cycles Infinite Set the number of waveform cycle in an N Cycle 1 to 50 000 or Infinite If you choose Infinite then a continuous waveform will be generated once a trigger happens SDG2000X User Manual 65 SIGLENT Delay Set the time delay between the trigger input and the start of the N Cycle burst Burst Trigger Source The burst trigger source could be internal external or manual The generator will generate a burst output when a trigger signal is received and then wait for the next trigger source 1 Internal Trigger Choose Source Internal the generator outputs continuous burst waveform when internal trigger is selected Choose Trig Out as Up or Down the Aux In Out connector at the rear panel will output trigger signal with specified edge 2 External Trigger Choose Source External the generator accepts the trigger signal inputted from the Aux In Out connector at the rear panel when external trigger is selected A burst will be generated once the connector gets a CMOS pulse with specified polarity To set the CMOS pulse polarity choose Edge to select Up or Down 3 Manual Trigger Choose Source Manual a b
19. operation menu The parameters of sine waveforms include frequency period amplitude high level offset low level and phase Different sine signals are generated by setting these parameters As shown in Figure 2 1 in the soft key menu select Frequency The frequency parameter area is highlighted in the parameter display window and users can set the frequency value here Frequency G00000KHZ Amplitude 4 000 Vpp Offset 0 000 Ydc Phase 0 0 Load Output Figure 2 1 Sine Parameters Display Interface Table2 1 Menu Explanations of Sine Waveform Funcion Settings Explanations menu Frequency Set the signal frequency or period Period The current parameter will be switched at a second press Amplitude Set the signal amplitude or high level HighLevel The current parameter will be switched at a second press Offset Set the signal offset or low level LowLevel The current parameter will be switched at a second press Phase Set the phase of the signal 16 SDG2000X User Manual SIGLENT To Set the Frequency Period Frequency is one of the most important parameters of basic waveforms For different instrument model and waveform the setting ranges of frequency are different For detailed information please refer to SDG2000X Datasheet The default frequency is 1kHz 1 Press Waveforms Sine Frequency to set the frequency parameter The frequency shown on the screen when the i
20. output when a trigger signal is received and then wait for the next trigger source 1 Internal Trigger Choose Source Internal the generator outputs continuous sweep waveform when internal trigger is selected The default is Internal Choose Trig Out On the Aux In Out connector at the rear panel will output the trigger signal 2 External Trigger Choose Source External the generator accepts the trigger signal inputted from the Aux In Out connector at the rear panel when external trigger is SDG2000X User Manual 59 SIGLENT selected A sweep will be generated once the connector gets a CMOS pulse with specified polarity To set the CMOS pulse polarity choose Edge to select Up or Down 3 Manual Trigger Choose Source Manual a sweep will be generated from the corresponding channel once you press Trigger softkey when manual trigger is selected Choose Trig Out On the Aux In Out connector at the rear panel will output the trigger signal 60 SDG2000X User Manual SIGLENT 2 10 To Set Burst Function Burst function can generate versatile waveforms in burst which can last specific times of waveform cycle N Cycle mode or when external gated signals Gated mode is applied Any waveform except DC could be used as the carrier but noise can only be used in Gated mode Burst Type SDG2000X provides three burst types including N Cycle Infinite and Gated The default is N Cycle
21. sequentially If you want to set the frequency for the waveform press SRate Frequency key again to switch to the frequency parameter the current operation is displayed in inverse color 2 Input the desired sampling rate Use the numeric keyboard to input the parameter value directly and press the corresponding key to select the parameter unit Or you can use the arrow keys to select the digit you want to edit and then use the knob to change its value SRate 20_ Amplitude 4 000 Vpp Offset 0 000 Ydc Phase 0 0 Figure 2 19 Setting the Sampling Rate Note The methods of setting other parameters of arbitrary signal are similar to sine signal 38 SDG2000X User Manual SIGLENT To select the built in Arbitrary Waveform There are plenty of built in Arbitrary Waveforms and user defined Arbitrary Waveforms inside the generator To select one of them follow the instructions below 1 To Select the Built in Waveform Choose Waveforms Page 1 2 Arb Arb Type Built In to enter the following interface as shown in Figure 2 20 StairUp StairDn StairUD Trapezia Figure 2 20 Built in Arbitrary Waveforms Press Common Math Engine or Win Trigo to switch to the desired type then rotate the knob or click the touch screen to choose the desired waveform finally press Done to recall the corresponding waveform 2 To Select the Stored Waveform Choose Waveforms Page 1 2 Arb Arb Type Stored
22. the modulating waveform frequency Frequency range 1mHz 1MHz internal source only Sine Square Triangle Shape UpRamp Choose the modulating waveform DnRamp Noise Arb Note The methods of setting the parameters of DSB AM are similar to AM SDG2000X User Manual 45 SIGLENT 2 8 3 FM The modulated waveform consists of two parts the carrier and the modulating waveform In FM the frequency of the carrier varies with the instantaneous voltage of the modulating waveform Press Mod Type FM the parameters of FM modulation are shown in Figure 2 24 Frequency 1 000 000kHz Amplitude 4 000 Vpp Offset 0 000 Ydc Phase 0 0 FM Freq 100 000 000 Hz FreqDev Q 000000 H2 Internal Figure 2 24 Setting Interface of FM Modulation Table 2 10 Menu Explanations of the FM Parameters Function i Menu Settings Explanation Type FM Frequency modulation Internal The source is internal Source The source is external Use the Aux In Out connector External at the rear panel Freq Dev Set the frequency deviation Sine Square Triangle Shape Choose the modulating waveform UpRamp DnRamp Noise 46 SDG2000X User Manual SIGLENT Arb EM Fre Set the modulating waveform frequency Frequency q range 1mHz 1MHz internal source To Set Frequency Deviation Press FM Dev to highlight the parameter and then use the numeric keyboard or ar
23. 12 2 Test Cal Choose Utility Test Cal to enter the following interface Frequency 1 000 000kHz Amplitude 4 000 Vpp Offset 0 000 Ydc Phase 0 0 Figure 2 51 Test Cal function Menu Table 2 30 Menu Explanations of Test Cal Setting Function Menu Settings Explain SelfTest Perform a system self test TouchCal Do a touch screen calibration Cancel Return to the Utility menu Self Test Press Utility Test Cal SelfTest to enter the following menu SDG2000X User Manual 83 SIGLENT Frequency 1 000 000kHz Amplitude 4 000 Vpp Offset 0 000 Ydc Phase 0 0 Figure 2 52 Self Test Interface Table 2 31 Menu Explanations of Self Test alias Settings Explain ScrTest Run screen test program KeyTest Run keyboard test program LEDTest Run key indicator lights test program BoardTest Run hardware circuit self test program Cancel Return to the Test Cal menu 1 ScrTest Select ScrTest to enter the screen test interface The prompt message Please press 7 key to continue press 8 key to exit is displayed You could press the 7 key for test and observe if there is any serious color deviation bad pixel or display error 84 SDG2000X User Manual SIGLENT Screen Test Please press 7 key to continue press 8 key to exit Figure 2 53 Screen Test Interface 2 Key Test Select KeyTest to en
24. 30 symmetry gt Steps Set the Period 1 Press Waveforms Ramp Frequency Period and choose Period which will display in blue color 2 Input 10 from the keyboard and choose the unit us The period is set to 10us Set the Amplitude 1 Press Amplitude HighLevel to choose Amplitude which will display in blue color 2 Input 100 from the keyboard and choose the unit mVpp The amplitude is set to 100mVpp Set the Offset 1 Press Offset LowLevel to choose Offset which will display in blue color 2 Input 20 from the keyboard and choose the unit mVdc The offset is set to 20mVdc Set the Phase 1 Press Phase to choose Phase which will display in blue color 2 Input 45 from the keyboard and choose the unit The phase is set to 45 Set the Symmetry 1 Press Symmetry to choose Symmetry which will display in blue color 2 Input 30 from the keyboard and choose the unit 30 The symmetry is set to 30 110 SDG2000X User Manual SIGLENT When the period amplitude offset phase and symmetry are set the waveform generated is shown in Figure 3 3 Period 10 000us Amplitude 100 0mVpp Offset 20 0m Vdc Phase 45 0 Symmetry QDA Load HiZ Output ON Amplitude Offset Figure 3 3 Generate a Ramp Waveform Period SDG2000X User Manual 111 SIG LENT 3 4 Example 4 Generate a Pulse Waveform Generate a pul
25. 77 SIGLENT English Interface CH1 Sine ON HiZ CH2 Sine ON HiZ i Frequency 1 000000kHz Amplitude 4 000 Vpp Offset 0 000 Ydc Phase 0 0 Load Output Default Figure 2 47 English Interface Chinese Interface CH1 Sine ON HiZ CH2 Sine ON HiZ Frequency 1 000000kHz Amplitude 4 000 Vpp Offset 0 000 Ydc Phase 0 0 Figure 2 48 Chinese Interface 3 Power On Choose the setting when the generator is powered on Two choices are available the default setting and the last Once selected the setting will be applied when the instrument is powered on This setting is stored in non volatile memory and will not be influenced by the Set To Default operation Last includes all system parameters and states except channel output 78 SDG2000X User Manual state SIGLENT Default denotes the factory defaults except certain parameters such as Language 4 Set to Default Press setting The default settings of the system are as followed Utility Table 2 28 Factory Default Setting System Set To Default to set the system to the default Output Default Function Sine Wave Frequency 1kHz Amplitude Offset 4V pp O0Vdc Phase 0 Load High Z Modulation Default Carrier 1kHz Sine Wave Modulating 100Hz Sine Wave AM Depth 100 FM Deviation 100Hz ASK Key Frequency 100Hz FSK Key Frequency 1MHz FSK Hop Frequency 100Hz PM Ph
26. Amplitude 4 000 Vpp Offset 0 000 Ydc Phase 0 0 Duty 50 000 Load HiZ Output ON Frequency Amplitude Offset Figure 2 6 Square Parameters Display Interface Table2 2 Menu Explanations of Square Waveform Function Menu Settings Explanation Frequency Set the signal frequency or period Period The current parameter will be switched at a second press Amplitude Set the signal amplitude or high level HighLevel The current parameter will be switched at a second press Offset Set the signal offset or low level LowLevel The current parameter will be switched at a second press Phase Set the phase of the signal DutyCycle Set the duty cycle for square waveform 22 SDG2000X User Manual SIGLENT To Set the Duty Cycle Duty Cycle The percentage that the high level takes up the whole period t p Duty Cycle t T 100 A The duty cycle setting range is limited by the Frequency Period setting For detailed information please refer to SDG2000X Datasheet The default value is 50 1 Press Waveforms Square DutyCycle to set the duty cycle The duty cycle shown on the screen when the instrument is powered on is the default value or the set value of last power on When changing the function if the current value is valid for the new waveform it will be used sequentially 2 Input the desired Duty Cycle Use the numeric keyboard to input the para
27. DG2000X User Manual 129 SIGLENT 3 14 Example 14 Generate a PWM Modulation Waveform Generate a PWM modulation waveform with 200Hz key frequency The carrier is a pulse wave with 5kHz frequency N gt yv Steps Set the frequency amplitude and offset of the carrier wave Press Waveforms and choose the Pulse waveform as the carrier wave Press Frequency Period and choose Frequency which will display in blue color Input 5 from the keyboard and choose the unit kHz to set the frequency to 5kHz Press Amplitude HighLevel and choose Amplitude which will display in blue color Input 5 from the keyboard and choose the unit Vpp to set the amplitude to 5Vpp Press Offset LowLevel and choose Offset which will display in blue color Input 0 from the keyboard and choose the unit Vdc to set the offset to OVdc Press PulWidth and choose PulWidth which will display in blue color Input 40 from the keyboard and choose the unit us to set the PulWidth to 40us Set the modulation type PWM and parameters Press Mod Please notice that the message shown on the middle left side of the screen is PWM Press PWM Freq input 200 from the keyboard and choose the unit Hz to set the PWM Freq to 200Hz Press Width Dev input 20 from the keyboard and choose the unit us to set the width deviation to 20us When all parameters above are set the waveform gener
28. G2000X User Manual 113 SIGLENT 3 5 Example 5 Generate a Noise Generate a noise with 0 5V stdev and 1 V mean gt Steps Set the Stdev 1 Press Waveforms Noise Stdev to choose Stdev which will display in blue color 2 Input 0 5 from the keyboard and choose the unit V The stdev is set to 0 5 V Set the Mean 1 Press Mean to choose Mean which will display in blue color 2 Input 1 from the keyboard and choose the unit 1 The mean is set to 1V When the stdev and mean are set the noise generated is shown in Figure 3 5 500 0mvV i o000 v Load Output Figure 3 5 Generate a Noise 114 SDG2000X User Manual SIGLENT 3 6 Example 6 Generate a DC Waveform Generate a DC waveform with 3Vdc offset Steps Choose the DC waveform 1 Press Waveforms Page 1 2 DC to choose the DC waveform Set the Offset 1 Press Offset and choose Offset which will display in blue color 2 Input 3 from the keyboard and choose the unit Vdc The DC offset is set to 3Vdc When the DC offset is set the waveform generated is shown in Figure 3 6 DC Offset Kooy Load Output Figure 3 6 Generate a DC Waveform SDG2000X User Manual 115 SIGLENT 3 7 Example 7 Generate a Linear Sweep Waveform Generate a sine sweep waveform whose frequency starts from 100Hz to 10kHz Use internal trigger mode linear sweep and the sweep time is 2s gt
29. Hz Press Amplitude HighLevel and choose Amplitude which will display in blue color Input S from the keyboard and choose the unit Vpp to set the amplitude to 5Vpp Press Offset LowLevel and choose Offset which will display in blue color Input 0 from the keyboard and choose the unit Vdc to set the offset to OVdc Set the modulation type PM and parameters Press Mod Type PM choose PM Please notice that the message shown on the middle left side of the screen is PM Press PM Freq input 2 from the keyboard and choose the unit kHz to set the PM Freq to 2kHz Press Phase Dev input 90 from the keyboard and choose the unit t 0 to set the phase deviation to 90 Press Shape Sine to choose sine wave as the modulating waveform When all parameters above are set the waveform generated is shown in Figure 3 11 124 SDG2000X User Manual SIGLENT Frequency 10 000 0O00kHz Amplitude 5 000 Vpp Offset 0 000 Ydc Phase 0 0 PM Freq 2 000 000kHz Phase Dev G00 Internal Figure 3 11 Generate a PM Modulation Waveform SDG2000X User Manual 125 SIGLENT 3 12 Example 12 Generate a FSK Modulation Waveform Generate a FSK modulation waveform with 200Hz key frequency The carrier is a sine wave with 10kHz frequency and the hop frequency is 500Hz N gt o y Steps Set the frequency amplitude and offset of the carrier wave Press Waveforms
30. Steps Set the sweep function Press Waveforms and choose the sine waveform as the sweep function The default setting of the source is internal Set the amplitude and offset 1 Press Amplitude HighLevel to choose Amplitude which will display in blue color Input 5 from the keyboard and choose the unit Vpp to set the amplitude to 5Vpp 2 Press Offset LowLevel to choose Offset which will display in blue color Input 0 from the keyboard and choose the unit Vdc to set the offset to OVdc Set the sweep time Press Sweep Page 1 2 Sweep Time input 1 from the keyboard and choose the unit s to set the sweep time to 1s Set the start frequency Press StartFreq input 100 from the keyboard and choose the unit Hz to set the start freq to 100Hz Set the stop frequency Press StopFreq input 10 from the keyboard and choose the unit kHz to set the stop freq to 10kKHz Set the sweep profiles 116 SDG2000X User Manual SIGLENT Press Type and choose Linear When all parameters above are set the linear sweep waveform generated is shown in Figure 3 7 Frequency 5 050 000kHz Amplitude 5 000 Vpp Offset 0 000 Ydc Phase okok Sweep Time 2 000 000 s Start Freq 100 000 000 Hz Load Stop Freq 10 000000kHz Output Frequency Amplitude Offset Figure 3 7 Generate a Linear Sweep Waveform SDG2000X User Manual 117
31. User Manual SDG2000X Series Function Arbitrary Waveform Generator UM0202X C01A 2015 SIGLENT TECHNOLOGIES CO LTD SIGLENT Declaration Copyright SIGLENT TECHNOLOGIES CO LTD All rights reserved Without permission contents in this manual are not allowed to be copied extracted or translated SDG2000X User Manual SIGLENT General Safety Summary Carefully read the following safety precautions to avoid any personal injuries or damages to the instrument and any product connected to it To avoid potential hazards please use the instrument as specified Only the qualified technician can service the instrument Avoid fire or personal Injure Use proper power line Use only the special power line which approved by local state Ground the Instrument The instrument is grounded through the protective terra conductor of the power line To avoid electric shock the ground conductor must be connected to the earth Make sure the instrument is grounded correctly before connecting its input or output terminals Connect the signal wire correctly The potential of the signal wire ground is equal to the earth so do not connect the signal wire to a high voltage Do not touch the exposed contacts or components Observe all terminal ratings To avoid fire or electric shock please observe all ratings and sign instruction on the instrument Before connecting the instrument please read the manual carefully to gain more informati
32. a sine wave with 5kHz frequency N gt o y Steps Set the frequency amplitude and offset of the carrier wave Press Waveforms and choose the sine waveform as the carrier wave Press Frequency Period and choose Frequency which will display in blue color Input 5 from the keyboard and choose the unit kHz to set the frequency to 5kHz Press Amplitude HighLevel and choose Amplitude which will display in blue color Input 5 from the keyboard and choose the unit Vpp to set the amplitude to 5Vpp Press Offset LowLevel and choose Offset which will display in blue color Input 0 from the keyboard and choose the unit Vdc to set the offset to OVdc Set the modulation type ASK and parameters Press Mod Type ASK choose ASK Please notice that the message shown on the middle left side of the screen is ASK Press Key Freq input 500 from the keyboard and choose the unit Hz to set the key frequency to 500 Hz When all parameters above are set the waveform generated is shown in 128 SDG2000X User Manual SIGLENT CH2 Sine ON HiZ Frequency 5 000 000kHz Amplitude 5 000 Vpp Offset 0 000 Ydc Phase 0 0 KeyFreq 0 000000 K2 Internal Figure 3 13 CH2 Sine ON HiZ Frequency 5 000 000kHz Amplitude 5 000 Vpp Offset 0 000 Ydc Phase 0 0 KeyFreq 0 000000 H2 Load Output Internal Figure 3 13 Generate an ASK Modulation Waveform S
33. able subnet mask from your network administrator Press Subnet Mask and use the arrow keys and numeric keyboard or knob to enter your desired subnet mask The setting is stored in non volatile memory and will be loaded automatically when the generator is powered on at the next time 3 To Set Gateway The format of gateway is nnn nnn nnn nnn and each nnn ranges from 0 to 255 You are recommended to acquire an available gateway from your network administrator Press Gateway and use the arrow keys and numeric keyboard or knob to enter your desired gateway The setting is stored in non volatile memory and will be loaded automatically when the generator is powered on at the next time Note If the generator is connected to the PC directly set the IP addresses subnet masks and gateways for both of the PC and generator The subnet masks and gateways of PC and generator must be the same and the IP addresses of them must be within the same network segment If the generator is connected to the LAN of your PC please contact with your network administrator to get an available IP address For details refer to the TCP IP protocol 98 SDG2000X User Manual SIGLENT 3 Communicate with PC remotely Open Measurement amp Automation Explorer of NI After adding the LAN device VISA TCP IP Resource successfully choose the corresponding resource name Then click Open VISA Test Panel to turn on the remote command control panel
34. annel Key Softkeys Keys Control Figure 1 2 Front Panel of SDG2000X SDG2000X User Manual 3 SIGLENT Rear Panel The rear panel provides multiple interfaces including Counter 10MHz In Out Aux In Out LAN USB Device Earth Terminal and AC Power Supply Input 10 MHz Clock Input Output Aux Counter In Out Earth Terminal ee COZ 9 9 Q if te ait an 10MHz 20V 400Hz Counter Aux In Out In Out OW Max AC Power Supply LAN Interface USB Device Input Figure 1 3 Rear Panel of SDG2000X 4 SDG2000X User Manual SIGLENT Touch Screen Display SDG2000X can only display parameters and waveform of one channel at a time The picture below shows the interface when CH1 chooses AM modulation of sine waveform The information displayed may vary depending on the function selected The entire screen of the SDG2000X is a touch screen You can use your figure or touch pen to control the instrument Most functions and selections can be chosen using the touch screen in a similar manner to the front panel keys and knob Channel 1 Channel 2 Information Information Frequency G00000KHZ Amplitude 4 000 Vpp Wavef Wavetorm d Offset 0 000 Vde ee Display Phase 0 0 Load i Channel Parameters Output Menu Figure 1 4 Touch Screen Display SDG2000X User Manual 5 SIGLENT 1 3 To Set a Waveform Press Waveforms to enter the menu as Figure 1 5 shows The exercise below will help you be familiar with the waveform s
35. anual 35 SIGLENT 2 7 To Set Arbitrary Signal The Arb signal consists of two types the system built in waveform and the user defined waveform Built in waveforms are stored in the internal non volatile memory It also allows users to edit the arbitrary waveform with 8 to 8M data points namely 8pts to 8Mpts DDS Choose Waveforms Page 1 2 Arb Arb Mode and select the DDS output mode The parameters include frequency period amplitude high level offset low level and phase Frequency G00000KHZ Amplitude 4 000 Vpp Offset 0 000 Ydc Phase 0 0 Amplitude Offset Figure 2 17 Arb Parameters Display Interface DDS Table 2 6 Menu Explanations of Arb Waveform Page 1 2 Function Settings Explanations menu Frequency Set the signal frequency or period Period The current parameter will be switched at a second press Amplitude Set the signal amplitude or high level HighLevel The current parameter will be switched at a second press Offset Set the signal offset or low level LowLevel The current parameter will be switched at a second press Phase Set the phase of the signal In DDS output mode users can set the frequency or period of the arbitrary 36 SDG2000X User Manual SIGLENT waveform The instrument outputs an arbitrary waveform which is made up of certain points according to the current frequency TrueArb Choose Waveforms Page 1 2
36. ary square and pulse waveforms Using these techniques the SDG2000X provides users with a variety of high fidelity low jitter signals in order to meet the growing requirements for a multitude of complex applications Key Features Dual channel 120MHz maximum bandwidth 20Vpp maximum output amplitude high fidelity output with 80dB dynamic range High performance sampling system with 1 2GSa s sampling rate and 16 bit vertical resolution No detail in your waveforms will be lost Innovative TrueArb technology based on a point by point architecture supports any 8pts 8Mpts Arb waveform with a sampling rate in range of 1pSa s 75MSa s Innovative Easy Pulse technology capable of generating lower jitter Square or Pulse waveforms brings a wide range and extremely high precision in pulse width and rise fall times adjustment Plenty of analog and digital modulation types AM DSB AM FM PM FSK ASK and PWM Sweep and Burst function IV SDG2000X User Manual SIGLENT High precision Frequency Counter Standard interfaces USB Host USB Device USBTMC LAN VXI 11 Optional interface GPIB 4 3 touch screen display for easier operation SDG2000X User Manual V SIGLENT Catalogue General Safety Summary eenen II Introduction of SD GZ000X cece cexsassisevancceceeensessoranenedee ches En LED t Ere ED et inre eR rtea tE ESTEE IV i Quek Starters reae ne e a a a E a lat eauetedtes 1 Tti Hande Adjustment erered eeen
37. ase Deviation 100 PWM Width Dev 190us Sweep Default Start Stop Frequency 500HZ 1 5kHz Sweep Time 1s Trig Out Off Mode Linear Direction tT Burst Default SDG2000X User Manual 79 SIGLENT Burst Period 10ms Start Phase 0 Cycles 1Cycle Trig Out Off Delay 521ns Trigger Default Source Internal 5 Beeper Enable or disable the beeper Press Utility System Beeper to select On or Off and the default is On 6 Screen Saver Enable or disable screen saver Press Utility System Page 1 2 SernSvr to select On or Off and the default is Off Screen saver will be on if no action is taken within the time that you have selected Click the touch screen or press any key to resume 7 System Info Select the System Info option of the utility menu to view the generator s system information including startup times software version hardware version model and serial number 80 SDG2000X User Manual SIGLENT Startup Times Software Version Hardware Yersion Product Type Serial No 30 2 01 01 11 01 00 00 21 00 DG2122X DG01234566777 Figure 2 49 System Information Interface 8 Updating Firmware The software of the generator can be updated directly via U disk This process takes about two minutes Follow the steps below 1 Insert U disk with firmwar
38. ated is shown in Figure 3 14 130 SDG2000X User Manual SIGLENT Frequency 5 000 000kHz Amplitude 5 000 Vpp Offset 0 000 Ydc Pulse Width 40 000us Rise Edge 8 4ns PWM Freq 200 000 000 Hz Delay 0 000 000 s Width Dev 00005 Load HiZ Output ON Internal Figure 3 14 Generate a PWM Modulation Waveform SDG2000X User Manual 131 SIGLENT 3 15 Example 15 Generate a DSB AM Modulation Waveform Generate a DSB AM modulation waveform with 100Hz modulating frequency The carrier is a sine wave with 2kHz frequency N gt o y Steps Set the frequency amplitude and offset of the carrier wave Press Waveforms and choose the sine waveform as the carrier wave Press Frequency Period and choose Frequency which will display in blue color Input 2 from the keyboard and choose the unit kHz to set the frequency to 2kHz Press Amplitude HighLevel and choose Amplitude which will display in blue color Input 4 from the keyboard and choose the unit Vpp to set the amplitude to 4Vpp Press Offset LowLevel and choose Offset which will display in blue color Input 0 from the keyboard and choose the unit Vdc to set the offset to OVdc Set the modulation type DSB AM and parameters Press Mod Type DSB AM choose DSB AM Please notice that the message shown on the middle left side of the screen is DSB AM Press DSB Freq input 100 from the keyboard and choose the
39. ates the amplitude variation degree AM modulation depth varies from 1 to 120 Press AM Depth to set the parameter In the 0 modulation the output amplitude is the half of the set one In the 120 modulation the output amplitude is the same with the set one For an external source the depth of AM is controlled by the voltage level on the connector connected to the Aux In Out 6V correspond to 100 depth When external modulation source is selected this menu is hidden To Set Modulation Frequency When internal modulation source is selected press AM Freq to highlight the parameter then use the numeric keyboard or arrow keys and knob to input the desired value 44 The modulation frequency ranges from 1mHz to 1MHz When external modulation source is selected this menu is hidden SDG2000X User Manual SIGLENT 2 8 2 DSB AM Press Mod Type DSB AM The parameters of DSB AM modulation are shown in Figure 2 23 Frequency 1 000 000kHz Amplitude 4 000 Vpp Offset 0 000 Ydc Phase 0 0 DSB Freq Q O00000 HZ Load Output Internal Figure 2 23 Setting Interface of DSB AM Modulation Table 2 9 Menu Explanations of the DSB AM Parameters a Settings Explanation Type DSB AM DSB Amplitude modulation Internal The source is internal Source The source is external Use the Aux In Out connector ile at the rear panel DSB Freq Set
40. ation 1min 5min 15min 30min Enable or disable the screen saver ScrnSvr 1hour 2hour 5hour Off Disable the screen saver System Info View the system information Firmware Update Update the firmware by the U disk Bandwidth Update Update the bandwidth of the generator Done Save the current settings and return to the Utility menu i Return to the previous page 1 Set the Number Format Press Utility System Number Format to enter the following interface 76 SDG2000X User Manual SIGLENT Frequency 1 000 000kHz Amplitude 4 000 Vpp Offset 0 000 Ydc Phase 0 0 Figure 2 46 Set the Number Format Table 2 27 Menu Explanations of Setting the Number Format Function i Menu Settings Explanation Use dot to represent decimal point Point Use comma to represent decimal point On Enable the Separator Separator Off Close the Separator Space Use Space as the separator D Save the current settings and return to the one System menu According to the different choices of the decimal point and the separator the format can have various forms 2 Language Setup The generator offers two languages English and Simplified Chinese Press Utility System Language to select the desired language This setting is stored in non volatile memory and will not be influenced by the Set To Default operation SDG2000X User Manual
41. blue color Input 0 from the keyboard and choose the unit Vdc to set the offset to OVdc Set the modulation type FM and parameters Press Mod Type FM choose FM Please notice that the message shown on the middle left side of the screen is FM Press FM Freq input 1 from the keyboard and choose the unit Hz to set the FM Freq to 1Hz Press FM Dey input 2 from the keyboard and choose the unit kHz to set the FM deviation to 2kHz Press Shape Sine to choose sine wave as the modulating waveform When all parameters above are set the waveform generated is shown in Figure 3 10 122 SDG2000X User Manual SIGLENT Frequency 10 000 0O00kHz Amplitude 1 000 Vpp Offset 0 000 Ydc Phase 0 0 FM Freq 1 000 000 Hz FreqDev 000 000KHZ Internal Figure 3 10 Generate a FM Modulation Waveform SDG2000X User Manual 123 SIGLENT 3 11 Example 11 Generate a PM Modulation Waveform Generate a PM modulation waveform the carrier is a sine wave with 10kHz frequency and the modulating wave is a sine wave with 2kHz frequency and 90 phase deviation N gt o y Steps Set the frequency amplitude and offset of the carrier wave Press Waveforms and choose the sine waveform as the carrier wave Press Frequency Period and choose Frequency which will display in blue color Input 10 from the keyboard and choose the unit kHz to set the frequency to 10k
42. can use the arrow keys to select the digit you want to edit and then use the knob to change its value The generator will change the waveform immediately Frequency 1 000 000kHz Amplitude 4 000 Vpp Offset 0 000 Ydc Pulse Width 200 000us Rise Edge 49 Delay 0 000 000 s Load HiZ Output ON Figure 2 12 Setting the Rise Edge Note The methods of setting other parameters of pulse signal are similar to sine signal SDG2000X User Manual 31 SIGLENT 2 5 To Set Noise Signal Press Waveforms key to call the wave operation and press the Noise softkey The noise parameters are set by using the noise operation menu The parameters for noise include stdev and mean As shown in Figure 2 13 in the soft key menu select Stdev The stdev parameter area is highlighted in the parameter display window and users can set the stdev value here Noise is non periodic signal which has no frequency or period Load Output Figure 2 13 Noise Parameters Display Interface Table 2 5 Menu Explanations of Noise Function Menu Settings Explanation Stdev Setting the stdev for noise waveform Mean Setting the mean for noise waveform To Set the Stdev 1 Press Waveforms Noise Stdev to set the stdev The stdev shown on the screen when the instrument is powered on is the default value or the set value of last power on When changing the function if 32 SDG2000X User Manual
43. ce The duty deviation cannot exceed the current pulse duty The duty deviation is limited by the minimum duty and current edge time setting Duty deviation and width deviation are correlative Once a parameter is changed the other will be automatically changed Note The methods of setting other parameters of PWM are similar to AM SDG2000X User Manual 55 SIGLENT 2 9 To Set Sweep Function In the sweep mode the generator steps from the start frequency to the stop frequency in the sweep time you specify The waveforms that support sweep include sine square ramp and arbitrary Press Sweep key to enter the following menu Set the waveform parameters by using the operation menu 1 000 000kHz 4 000 Vpp 0 000 Ydc 0 0 Frequency Amplitude Offset Phase Sweep Time 00000015 Start Freq Stop Freq 500 000 000 Hz 1 500 O00kHz Load Output StartFreq StopFreq Figure 2 31 Setting Interface of Sweep Page 1 2 Internal Table 2 15 Menu Explanations of Sweep Page 1 2 Function Menu Settings Explanation Sweep tim Set the time span of the sweep in which the frequency p changes from the start frequency to stop frequency Start Freq Set the start frequency of the sweep Mid Freq Set the center frequency of the sweep Stop Freq Set the stop frequency of the sweep Freq Span Set the frequency span of the sweep Internal Choose
44. ce is internal Source The source is external Use the Aux In Out connector at External the rear panel Set the frequency at which the output amplitude shifts Key Freq between the carrier amplitude and zero internal modulation only 1mHz 1MHz Note The methods of setting the parameters of ASK are similar to AM In addition the external modulating signal of ASK must be Square which complies with the CMOS level specification 52 SDG2000X User Manual 2 8 7 PWM SIGLENT In PWM Pulse Width Modulation the pulse width of pulse varies with the instantaneous voltage of the modulating waveform The carrier can only be pulse Press Waveforms Pulse Modi the parameters of PWM modulation are shown in Figure 2 28 PWM Freq Width Dev Internal Frequency 1 000 000kHz Amplitude 4 000 Vpp Offset 0 000 Ydc Pulse Width 200 000us Rise Edge 8 4ns 100 000 000 Hz Delay 0 000 000 s 19 000us Load HiZ Output ON Figure 2 28 Setting Interface of PWM Modulation Table 2 14 Menu Explanations of the PWM Parameters ae Settings Explanation Type PWM Pulse width modulation The carrier is pulse Internal The source is internal Source E The source is external Use the Aux In Out connector at aerial the rear panel Width Dev Set the width deviation Duty Dev Set the duty deviation Sine Square Shape Triangle Choose the modulating wavefo
45. deel teebectiedtetiententindtatiens 137 PRO GMO aia Saas sateen hea a ee A a ae a e 138 SDG2000X User Manual VI SIGLENT Appendix A Accessories Appendix B Daily Mainta VIII SDG2000X User Manual in and Cleaning s 1 Quick Start This chapter covers the following topics Handle Adjustment The Front Rear Panel To Set a Waveform To Set Modulation Sweep Burst To Turn On Off Output To Use Digital Input To Use Common Function Keys SIGLENT SDG2000X User Manual 1 SIGLENT 1 1 Handle Adjustment To adjust the handle position of SDG2000X please grip the handle by the sides and pull it outward Then make the handle rotate to the desired position Figure 1 1 Viewing Position and Carrying Position 2 SDG2000X User Manual USB Host SIGLENT 1 2 The Front Rear Panel When you get a new SDG2000x first you need to understand how to operate the front rear panel correctly This chapter will make a brief introduction and description for the operation and functions of the front rear panel Front Panel SDG2000X has a clear and simple front panel which includes 4 3 inch touch screen menu softkeys numeric keyboard knob function keys arrow keys and channel control area etc Touch Screen Display Numeric Keyboard Knob Frequency 1 000000kHz MM Amplitude 4 000 Vpp Offset 0 000 Vdc Ta xh A i f Piet 00 Arrow AM Depth AO Keys AM Freq 100 000000 Hz Load Output Power Menu Function Ch
46. dle left side of the screen is AM Press AM Freq input 200 from the keyboard and choose the unit Hz to set the AM Freq to 200Hz Press AM Depth input 80 from the keyboard and choose the unit to set the AM depth to 80 Press Shape Sine to choose sine wave as the modulating waveform When all parameters above are set the waveform generated is shown in Figure 3 9 120 SDG2000X User Manual SIGLENT Frequency 10 000 000kHz CU ee Amplitude 1 000 Vpp Offset 0 000 Vde Phase 0 0 AMDepth 800 AMFreq 0 000000 H2 Internal Figure 3 9 Generate an AM Modulation Waveform SDG2000X User Manual 121 SIGLENT 3 10 Example 10 Generate a FM Modulation Waveform Generate a FM modulation waveform the carrier is a sine wave with 10kHz frequency and the modulating wave is a sine wave with 1Hz frequency and 2kHz frequency deviation N gt o y Steps Set the frequency amplitude and offset of the carrier wave Press Waveforms and choose the sine waveform as the carrier wave Press Frequency Period and choose Frequency which will display in blue color Input 10 from the keyboard and choose the unit kHz to set the frequency to 10kHz Press Amplitude HighLevel and choose Amplitude which will display in blue color Input 1 from the keyboard and choose the unit Vpp to set the amplitude to 1Vpp Press Offset LowLevel and choose Offset which will display in
47. e to select Sine Square Triangle UpRamp DnRamp Noise or Arb as modulating waveform Square 50 duty cycle Triangle 50 symmetry UpRamp 100 symmetry DnRamp 0 symmetry Arb the arbitrary waveform selected of the current channel Note Noise can be used as modulating waveform but cannot be used as carrier 2 External Source When external AM modulation source is selected the generator accepts external modulating signal from the Aux In Out connector at the rear panel At this time the amplitude of the modulated waveform is controlled by the signal level on the connector For example if the modulation depth is set to 100 the output amplitude will be the maximum when the modulating signal is 6V and the minimum when the modulating signal is 6V Key Points How to realize a modulation between dual channels The following example takes the output signal of CH2 as the modulating waveform 1 Connect the CH2 output terminal to Aux In Out connector at the rear SDG2000X User Manual 43 SIGLENT panel using a dual BNC cable Select CH1 and press Mod to select the desired modulation type as well as set the corresponding parameters and then select external modulation source Select CH2 and select the desired modulating waveform and set the corresponding parameters Press Output to enable the output of CH1 To Set Modulation Depth Modulation depth expressed as a percentage indic
48. e update file to USB host interface on the front panel of the generator 2 Press the Utility key to enter the Utility Menu 3 Press Page 1 2 option key to enter the second page of Utility Menu 4 Press the Firmware Update option key 5 Select the update file and choose Recall to update the system software 6 After updating is finished restart the generator Note IAN Don t cut off the power during the generator is being updated 9 Updating Bandwidth If you need to update the bandwidth of the generator you are suggested to SDG2000X User Manual 81 SIGLENT contact SIGLENT to obtain a license and input it in the bandwidth updating interface Choose Utility System Page1 2 Bandwidth Update to enter the following interface Please input license to update bandwidth License fouls 2 3f4 slel 7iefol_f JA Bic oleElFi efH t y k t mM Nfo P a R s t ulv w x y z Figure 2 50 Bandwidth Updating Interface Table 2 29 Menu Explanation of File Storage eae Settings Explanation Up Cursor upward to select Down Cursor downward to select Select a the current character from the virtual soft eyboard Delete Delete the current character of the license Save Save the license Cancel Return to the Utility menu Note SDG2000X supports 40MHz 80MHz and 120 MHz bandwidth for now 82 SDG2000X User Manual SIGLENT 2
49. easured duty Setup Set the counter configuration Cancel Exit the frequency counter interface 88 SDG2000X User Manual Frequency Positive Width Duty Freq Deviation Ref Freq SIGLENT 10 000 000MHz 53 7ns 53 7 0 000 000ppm 10 000 OOOMHz Figure 2 60 Counter Setup Interface Table 2 33 Menu Explanations of Setup Function Menu Settings Explanation DC Set the coupling mode to DC Mode AC Set the coupling mode to AC HER On Open the high frequency rejection filter Off Close the high frequency rejection filter Default Set the frequency counter settings to default Done Save the current settings and return to the previous menu 1 To Select the Parameters to be measured The frequency counter of SDG2000X could measure parameters including frequency period duty positive pulse width and negative pulse width 2 Reference Frequency The generator is able to calculate the frequency deviation automatically according to the current reference frequency 3 Trigger Level Set the trigger level of the measurement system The system triggers and gets the measurement readings when the input signal reaches the specified trigger SDG2000X User Manual 89 SIGLENT level The default is OV and the available range is from 3V to 1 5V Choose TrigLev and use the numeric keyboard to input the desired value and select the unit V or mV from the pop up menu Or use the knob and
50. eep mode SDG2000X can generate signal with variable frequency The available range of sweep time is from 1ms to 500s The trigger source could be Internal External or Manual 10 SDG2000X User Manual SIGLENT CH2 Sine ON HiZ Frequency 1 000 000kHz Amplitude 4 000 Vpp Offset 0 000 Ydc Phase 0 0 Sweep Time 0000008 Start Freq 500 000 000 Hz Load Stop Freq 1 500 000kHz Output CenterFreq FreqS qSpan Internal Figure 1 15 Sweep Waveform Display Interface 3 Press Burst the Burst function will be enabled Burst signal for sine square ramp pulse or arbitrary waveforms can be generated Start Phase ranges from 0 to 360 and Burst Period ranges from 1us to 1000s CH2 Sine ON HiZ Frequency 1 000 000kHz Amplitude 4 000 Vpp Offset 0 000 Ydc Phase 0 0 Start Phase GF Cycles 1Cycle Load Burst Period 10 000 000ms Output nfinite er Internal Figure 1 16 Burst Waveform Display Interface SDG2000X User Manual 11 SIGLENT 1 5 To Turn On Off Output As shown in Figure 1 17 there are two keys on the right side of the operation panel which are used to control output of the two channels Choose a channel and press the corresponding Output key the key backlight will be lighted and the output will be turned on Press the Output key again the key backlight will be extinguished and the output will be turned off q CH1 CH2 Figure 1 17 Ou
51. election settings Figure 1 5 Waveform Selections 1 Press Waveforms key and then press Sine softkey The generator can generate sine signal with frequency from 1yHz to 120MHz By setting Frequency Period Amplitude High level Offset Low level and Phase a sine signal with different parameters can be generated Frequency G00 000KHZ Amplitude 4 000 Vpp Offset 0 000 Vde Phase 0 0 Load Output Amplitude Offset Figure 1 6 Sine Display Interface 2 Press Waveforms key and then press Square softkey The generator can generate square signal with frequency from 1uHz to 25MHz and variable duty cycle By setting Frequency Period Amplitude High level Offset Low level Phase and DutyCycle a square signal with different parameters can be generated 6 SDG2000X User Manual SIGLENT CH1 Square ON HiZ _CH2 Sine ON HiZ J Frequency Amplitude 4 000 Vpp Offset 0 000 Ydc Phase 0 0 Duty 50 000 Load HiZ Output ON Frequency Amplitude Offset Figure 1 7 Square Display Interface 3 Press Waveforms key and then press Ramp softkey The generator can generate ramp signal with frequency from 1uHz to 1MHz and variable symmetry By setting Frequency Period Amplitude High level Offset Low level Phase and Symmetry a ramp signal with different parameters can be generated CH1 Ramp ON HiZ CH2 Sine ON HiZ Frequency Amplitude 4 000 Vpp Offset 0 000 Ydc Phase 0 0 Symmetry 500 Load
52. enerate a Square Waveform Generate a square waveform with 5kHz frequency 2Vpp amplitude OVdc offset and 30 duty cycle gt Steps Set the frequency 1 Press Waveforms Square Frequency Period and choose Frequency which will display in blue color 2 Input 5 from the keyboard and choose the unit kHz The frequency is set to 5kHz Set the Amplitude 1 Press Amplitude HighLevel to choose Amplitude which will display in blue color 2 Input 2 from the keyboard and choose the unit Vpp The amplitude is set to 2Vpp Set the Offset 1 Press Offset LowLevel to choose Offset which will display in blue color 2 Input 0 from the keyboard and choose the unit Vdc The offset is set to OVdc Set the DutyCycle 1 Press DutyCycle to choose DutyCycle which will display in blue color 2 Input 30 from the keyboard and choose the unit The duty is set to 30 When the frequency amplitude offset and duty cycle are set the waveform generated is shown in Figure 3 2 108 SDG2000X User Manual SIGLENT Frequency 5 000 000kHz Amplitude 2 000 Vpp Offset 0 000 Ydc Phase 0 0 Duty 31 000 Load HiZ Output ON Frequency Amplitude Figure 3 2 Generate a Square Waveform SDG2000X User Manual 109 SIGLENT 3 3 Example 3 Generate a Ramp Waveform Generate a ramp waveform with 10us period 100mVpp amplitude 20mVdc offset 45 phase and
53. ervoltage Protection Choose Utility Page 1 2 OverVoltage Protection to turn on or off the function as shown in the following figure Frequency 1 000 000kHz Amplitude 4 000 Vpp Offset 0 000 Ydc Phase 0 0 Load Output Figure 2 68 Overvoltage Protection Interface If the state is set to ON overvoltage protection of CH1 and CH2 will take effect once any of the following conditions is met When overvoltage protection occurs a message will be displayed and the output is disabled The absolute value of input voltage is higher than 11V 0 5V when the amplitude of the generator is higher than or equal to 3 2Vpp or the DC offset is higher than or equal to 2VDC The absolute value of input voltage is higher than 4V 0 5V when the amplitude of the generator is lower than 3 2Vpp or the DC offset is lower than 2VDC 104 SDG2000X User Manual SIGLENT 3 Examples To help the user master how to use SDG2000X more efficiently we provide some examples in detail All the examples below use the default setting of the instrument except especial explanations This chapter includes the following topics Example 1 Generate a Sine Waveform Example 2 Generate a Square Waveform Example 3 Generate a Ramp Waveform Example 4 Generate a Pulse Waveform Example 5 Generate a Noise Example 6 Generate a DC Waveform Example 7 Generate a Linear Sweep Waveform Example 8 Generate a Burst Waveform Example 9
54. git you want to edit and then use the knob to change its value SDG2000X User Manual 19 SIGLENT Frequency 1 000 000kHz Amplitude 4 000 Vpp Offset 4 Phase 0 0 Figure 2 4 Setting the Offset To Set the Phase 1 Press Waveforms Sine Phase to set the phase The Phase shown on the screen when the instrument is powered on is the default value or the set value of last power on When changing the function if the current value is valid for the new waveform it will be used sequentially 2 Input the desired phase Use the numeric keyboard to input the parameter value directly and press the corresponding key to select the parameter unit Or you can use the arrow keys to select the digit you want to edit and then use the knob to change its value 20 SDG2000X User Manual SIGLENT Frequency 1 000 000kHz Amplitude 4 000 Vpp Offset 0 000 Ydc Phase 180_ Figure 2 5 Setting the Phase SDG2000X User Manual 21 SIGLENT 2 2 To Set Square Signal Press Waveforms key to call the wave operation and press the Square softkey The square waveform parameters are set by using the Square operation menu The parameters of square waveforms include frequency period amplitude high level offset low level phase and duty As shown in Figure 2 6 select DutyCycle The duty cycle parameter area is highlighted in the parameter display window and users can set the duty cycle value here Frequency 1 000 000kHz
55. hed at a second press Delay Setting the delay for pulse waveform 28 SDG2000X User Manual SIGLENT To Set the Pulse Width Duty Pulse width is defined as the time from the 50 threshold of a rise edge amplitude to the 50 threshold of the next falling edge amplitude as shown in the figure below The pulse width setting range is limited by the Minimum Pulse Width and Pulse Period setting For detailed information please refer to SDG2000X Datasheet The default value is 200us Pulse duty is defined as the percentage that the pulse width takes up in the whole period Pulse duty and pulse width are correlative Once a parameter is changed the other will be automatically changed trise tran 1 l i l l 50 l l l 10 l j Pulse Width l See ej Pulse Period 1 Press Waveforms Pulse PulWidth to set the pulse width The pulse width shown on the screen when the instrument is powered on is the default value or the set value of last power on When changing the function if the current value is valid for the new waveform it will be used sequentially If you want to set the waveform by duty press the PulWidth Duty key again to switch into the duty parameter the current operation is displayed in inverse color 2 Input the desired Pulse Width Use the numeric keyboard to input the parameter value directly and press the SDG2000X User Manual
56. hoose Delay and input 100 from the keyboard and choose the unit us to set the delay to 100us When all parameters above are set the waveform generated is shown in Figure 3 8 Frequency 10 000 000kHz Amplitude 4 000 Vpp Offset 0 000 Ydc Phase 0 0 Start Phase 0 0 Cycles Sloat Load Burst Period 3 000 000ms Output Internal Figure 3 8 Generate a N Cycle Burst Waveform SDG2000X User Manual 119 SIGLENT 3 9 Example 9 Generate an AM Modulation Waveform Generate an AM modulation waveform with 80 depth The carrier is a sine wave with 10kHz frequency and the modulating wave is a sine wave with 200Hz frequency N gt o y Steps Set the frequency amplitude and offset of the carrier wave Press Waveforms and choose the sine waveform as the carrier wave Press Frequency Period and choose Frequency which will display in blue color Input 10 from the keyboard and choose the unit kHz to set the frequency to 10kHz Press Amplitude HighLevel and choose Amplitude which will display in blue color Input 1 from the keyboard and choose the unit Vpp to set the amplitude to 1Vpp Press Offset LowLevel and choose Offset which will display in blue color Input 0 from the keyboard and choose the unit Vdc to set the offset to OVdc Set the modulation type AM and parameters Press Mod Type AM choose AM Please notice that the message shown on the mid
57. iable for indirect special or consequential damages 136 SDG2000X User Manual SIGLENT 5 2 Contact SIGLENT SIGLENT TECHNOLOGIES CO LTD Address 3 F NO 4 building Antongda Industrial Zone 3rd Liuxian Road 68th District Baoan District Shenzhen P R China Tel 400 878 0807 E mail sales siglent com http Awww siglent com SDG2000X User Manual 137 SIGLENT 6 Appendix Appendix A Accessories SDG2000X Series Function Arbitrary Waveform Generator Accessories Standard Accessories A Quick Start A Calibration Report A Product Certification A CD including a arbitrary editing software EasyWave A Power Line that fits the standard of the destination country A USB Cable A BNC Coaxial Cable Optional Accessories USB GPIB adapter IEEE 488 2 SPA1010 Power Amplifier 20dB Attenuator 138 SDG2000X User Manual SIGLENT Appendix B Daily Maintain and Cleaning Daily Maintain Do not store or leave the instrument in where the touch screen will be exposed to direct sunlight for a long time AN CAUTION To avoid damage to the instrument do not expose them to spray liquid or solvent Cleaning If the instrument requires cleaning disconnect it from all power sources and clean it with a mild detergent and water Make sure the instrument is completely dry before reconnecting it to a power source To clean the exterior surface perform the following steps 1 Remove loose dust on the outside of the i
58. igure 2 57 Touch Adjust Interface According to the message click the red circle on the upper left corner upper right corner lower left corner and lower right corner of the screen in sequence After touch calibration is done the system will display the following tip Then press any key or touch the screen to exit the current interface Touch calibrate done press any key or touch the screen to exit Figure 2 58 Touch Adjust Done SDG2000X User Manual 87 SIGLENT 2 12 3 Frequency Counter SDG2000X provides a frequency counter which could measure frequency from 100mHz to 200MHz In addition the dual channels can still output normally when the counter is enabled Press Utility Counter to enter the following interface Frequency 10 000 000MHzZz Positive Width 53 7ns Duty 53 7 Freq Deviation 0 000 000ppm Ref Freq 10 000 000MHz Frequency Pwidth RefFreq Figure 2 59 Frequency Counter Interface Table 2 32 Menu Explanations of Frequency Counter Function Menu Settings Explanation Off Open the counter State On Close the counter Frequency Measured frequency Period Measured period PWidth Measured positive width NWidth Measured negative width Set the reference frequency System will calculate the RefFreq deviation between the measured frequency and the reference frequency automatically TrigLev Set the trigger level voltage Duty M
59. internal source as a trigger Source External Choose external source as a trigger Use the Aux In Out connector at the rear panel Manual Trigger a sweep by manual Off Disable trigger out Trig Out On Enable trigger out 56 SDG2000X User Manual SIGLENT Page 1 2 Enter the next page Frequency 1 000 000kHz Amplitude 4 000 Vpp Offset 0 000 Ydc Phase 0 0 Sweep Time G00000 Start Freq Stop Freq Linear 500 00 0000 Hz Load 1 500 000kHz Output Figure 2 32 Setting Interface of Sweep Page 2 2 Table 2 16 Menu Explanations of Sweep Page 2 2 Function Menu Settings Explanation Linear Set the sweep with linear profile Type Log Set the sweep with logarithmic profile Up Sweep upward Direction Down Sweep downward a i Return to the previous page Sweep Frequency Use start freq and stop freq or center freq and freq span to set the range of the frequency Press the key again to switch between each other Start Frequency and Stop Frequency Start Frequency and Stop Frequency are the lower and upper limits of the frequency for sweep Start Frequency lt Stop Frequency Choose Direction Up the generator will sweep from start frequency to SDG2000X User Manual 57 SIGLENT stop frequency Choose Direction Down the generator will sweep from stop frequency to start frequency Center Frequency and Frequency Span Center Fre
60. is on or the pre set load value High Impedance displayed as HiZ Load the default is 500 and the range is 500 to 100kQ To Set the Output Polarity SDG2000X User Manual 91 SIGLENT Press Utility Output Setup Polarity to set the output signal as normal or inverted Waveforms inversion is relative to the offset voltage as shown in the following figure Normal Invert Normal Invert Note The Sync signal related to the waveform is not inverted when the waveform is inverted To Set EqPhase Press Utility Output Setup EqPhase to align the phases of CH1 and CH2 Choosing the menu will re configure two channels and enable the generator to output with specified frequency and start phase For two signals whose frequencies are the same or in multiple this operation will align their phases 92 SDG2000X User Manual SIGLENT 2 12 5 Channel Copy Press Utility Channel Copy to enter the following interface Frequency 1 000 000kHz Amplitude 4 000 Vpp Offset 0 000 Ydc Phase 0 0 Figure 2 62 Channel Copy Interface Table 2 34 Menu Explanations of Channel Copy tia Settings Explanation CH1 gt CH2 Copy all parameters and states of CH1 to CH2 CH2 gt CH1 Copy all parameters and states of CH2 to CH1 Done Perform the current selection and return to the Utility menu Cancel ae the current selection and return to the Utility
61. lation types SDG2000X User Manual 41 SIGLENT 2 8 1 AM The modulated waveform consists of two parts the carrier and the modulating waveform In AM the amplitude of the carrier varies with the instantaneous voltage of the modulating waveform Press Mod Type AM the parameters of AM modulation are shown in Figure 2 22 Frequency 1 000 000kHz mi Amplitude 4 000 Vpp i Offset 0 000 Vdc Phase 0 0 AM Depth O01 AM Freq 100 000 000 Hz Load Output Internal Figure 2 22 Setting Interface of AM Modulation Table 2 8 Menu Explanations of the AM Parameters Function Menu Settings Explanation Type AM Amplitude modulation Internal The source is internal Source The source is external Use the Aux In Out connector External at the rear panel AM Depth Set the modulation depth Sine Square Triangle Shape Choose the modulating waveform UpRamp DnRamp Noise 42 SDG2000X User Manual SIGLENT Arb Set the modulating waveform frequency Frequency AM Freq range 1mHz 1MHz internal source only To Select Modulation Source SDG2000X can accept modulating signal from internal or external modulation source Press Modi AM Source to select Internal or External modulation source The default is Internal 1 Internal Source When internal AM modulation source is selected press Shap
62. meter value directly and press the corresponding key to select the parameter unit Or you can use the arrow keys to select the digit you want to edit and then use the knob to change its value The generator will change the waveform immediately SDG2000X User Manual 23 SIGLENT Frequency 1 000 000kHz Amplitude 4 000 Vpp Offset 0 000 Ydc Phase 0 0 Duty 80_ Load Output Figure 2 7 Setting the Duty Cycle Note The methods of setting other parameters of square signal are similar to sine signal 24 SDG2000X User Manual 2 3 Press Waveforms To Set Ramp Signal SIGLENT key to call the wave operation and press the Ramp softkey The ramp waveform parameters are set by using the ramp operation menu The parameters for ramp waveforms include frequency period amplitude high level offset low level phase and symmetry As shown in Figure 2 8 in the soft key menu select Symmetry The symmetry parameter area is highlighted in the parameter display window and users can set the symmetry value here Frequency Amplitude Offset _ Figure 2 8 Ramp Parameters Display Interface Frequency 1 000 0O00kHz Amplitude Offset Phase Symmetry Load Output 4 000 Ypp 0 000 Ydc 0 0 5 0 HIZ ON Table2 3 Menu Explanations of Ramp Waveform Function Menu Settings Explanation Frequency Set the signal frequency or period Period The current parameter will be swi
63. mong multiple instruments Divide the 10MHz clock source of a generator using internal clock into multiple channels and then connect them to the 10MHz In Out connectors of other generators using External clock and finally set the output frequencies of all the generators as a same value to realize synchronization 102 SDG2000X User Manual SIGLENT 2 12 9 To Use the Built in Help System SDG2000X provides a powerful built in help system by which users can view the help information at any time when operating the instrument Press Utility Page 1 2 Help to enter the following interface Highlight a topic and press Select 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 System information Generating a standard waveform Generating an arbitrary waveform Generating a modulated waveform Sweep function Burst function Store Recall Synchronizing multiple instruments Restoring factory settings Figure 2 67 Help Menu Table 2 37 Help Menu Explanations la Settings Explanation UP Cursor upward to select Down Cursor downward to select Select Read the currently selected help information Cancel Exit the built in help system There are 10 options of the help list You can use the knob operation menus or touch the corresponding location on the screen to select the help information that you want to read SDG2000X User Manual 103 SIGLENT 2 12 10 Ov
64. n information etc 3 The Store Recall key is used to store and recall waveform data and configuration information 4 The Waveforms key is used to select basic waveforms The Ch1 Ch2 key is used to switch the currently selected channel between CH1 and CH2 After start up CH1 is selected as default At this point press the key to select CH2 14 SDG2000X User Manual SIGLENT 2 Front Panel Operations Up to now you have got a brief understanding about SDG2000X with the front rear panel every function control area and keys You should also know how to set your Function Arbitrary Waveform Generator for your usage If you are not familiar with these operations you are suggested to read chapter one Quick Start again This chapter covers the following topics To Set Sine Signal To Set Square Signal To Set Ramp Signal To Set Pulse Signal To Set Noise Signal To Set DC Signal To Set Arbitrary Signal To Set Modulation Function To Set Sweep Function To Set Burst Function To Store and Recall To Set Utility Function You are suggested to read this chapter carefully so as to understand SDG2000X s versatile waveform setting functions and more operation methods SDG2000X User Manual 15 SIGLENT 2 1 To Set Sine Signal Press Waveforms key to call the wave operation and then press the Sine softkey The sine waveform parameters are set by using the sine
65. nnect the USB Device interface at the rear panel of SDG2000X with your PC via a USB cable 2 Install the USB driver NI Visa is recommended 3 Communicate with PC remotely Open Measurement amp Automation Explorer of NI and choose the corresponding resource name Then click Open VISA Test Panel to turn on the remote command control panel through which you can send commands and read data Remote Control via GPIB Each device connected to GPIB interface must have a unique address The default value is 18 and it ranges from 1 to 30 The selected address is stored in non volatile memory SDG2000X User Manual 95 SIGLENT 1 Connect the device Connect the generator to your computer using a USB to GPIB adapter option Note Please make sure that a GPIB card has been installed to your PC already Connect the USB terminal of the USB to GPIB adapter to the USB Host interface at the front panel of the generator and the GPIB terminal to the GPIB card terminal of the PC 2 Install the driver of GPIB card Please install the driver of the GPIB card which has been connected to your PC correctly 3 Set the GPIB address Choose Utility Page 1 2 Interface GPIB to enter the following interface Users can use the knob arrow keys or numeric keyboard to change the value and press Done to save the current setting GPIB setting Figure 2 64 GPIB Setting Interface 4 Communicate with PC rem
66. ns of Utility Page2 2 Function Menu Settings Explanation Interface Set the parameters of remote interfaces Sync Set the sync output Internal CLKSource Choose the system clock source External Help View the help information OverVoltage Turn on off the overvoltage protection function Protection Page Return to the previous page 2 2 74 SDG2000X User Manual SIGLENT 2 12 1 System Settings Press Utility System to enter the following interface Frequency 1 000 000kHz Amplitude 4 000 Vpp Offset 0 000 Ydc Phase 0 0 English Default Figure 2 44 System Setup Interface Page 1 2 Table 2 25 Menu Explanations of System Setup Page 1 2 Function f Menu Settings Explanation Number Set the number format format English Language Set the language Chinese Default All the settings return to default when power on PowerOn Last All the settings return to the setting of last power on Set to Default Set all the settings to default On Open the beeper Beeper Off Close the beeper a Enter the next page SDG2000X User Manual 75 SIGLENT Frequency 1 000 000kHz Amplitude 4 000 Vpp Offset 0 000 Ydc Phase 0 0 Figure 2 45 System Setup Interface Page 2 2 Table 2 26 Menu Explanations of System Setup Page 2 2 Function Menu Settings Explan
67. nstrument is powered on is the default value or the set value of last power on When setting the function if the current value is valid for the new waveform it will be used sequentially If you want to set the period for the waveform press Frequency Period key again to switch to the period parameter the current operation is displayed in inverse color 2 Input the desired frequency Use the numeric keyboard to input the parameter value directly and press the corresponding key to select the parameter unit Or you can use the arrow keys to select the digit you want to edit and then use the knob to change its value Frequency 20 Amplitude 4 000 Vpp Offset 0 000 Ydc Phase 0 0 Load Output Figure 2 2 Setting the Frequency SDG2000X User Manual 17 SIGLENT Note When using the numeric keyboard to enter the value you can use the left arrow key to move the cursor backward and delete the value of the previous digit To Set the Amplitude The amplitude setting range is limited by the Load and Frequency Period settings For detailed information please refer to SDG2000X Datasheet 1 Press Waveforms Sine Amplitude to set the amplitude The amplitude shown on the screen when the instrument is powered on is the default value or the set value of last power on When changing the function if the current value is valid for the new waveform it will be used sequentially If you want to set the wa
68. nstrument with a lint free cloth When cleaning the touch screen be careful to avoid scratching the transparent plastic protective screen 2 Use a soft cloth dampened with water to clean the instrument A N WARNING To avoid any damage to the surface of the instrument do not use any abrasive or chimerical cleaning agents SDG2000X User Manual 139
69. on about the ratings Do not operate with suspected failures If you suspect that the product is damaged please let a qualified service personnel check it Avoid circuit or wire exposure Do not touch exposed contacts or components when the power is on Do not operate in wet damp conditions Do not operate in an explosive atmosphere Keep the surface of the instrument clean and dry II SDG2000X User Manual SIGLENT Safety Terms and Symbols Terms used on the instrument Terms may appear on the instrument DANGER Indicates an injury or hazard that may immediately happen WARNING Indicates an injury or hazard that may not immediately happen CAUTION Indicates that a potential damage to the instrument or other property might occur Symbols used on the instrument Symbols may appear on the instrument AX D A m Hazardous Protective Warning Chassis Power Voltage Earth Ground Ground Switch SDG2000X User Manual IlI SIGLENT Introduction of SDG2000X The manual covers the following 3 models of SDG2000X Series Function Arbitrary Waveform Generators SDG2042X SDG2082X and SDG2122xX SIGLENT s SDG2000X is a series of dual channel function arbitrary waveform generators with specifications of up to 120MHz maximum bandwidth 1 2GSa s sampling rate and 16 bit vertical resolution The proprietary TrueArb amp EasyPulse techniques help to solve the weaknesses inherent in traditional DDS generators when generating arbitr
70. onding prompt message when the file is read successfully To Delete File To delete the instrument state or arbitrary waveform data the procedures are given as followed 1 Choose the file Rotate the knob or click the touch screen to select the file you want to delete 2 Delete the file Choose Delete the generator will display prompt message Delete the file Then press Done the generator will delete the currently selected file 72 SDG2000X User Manual SIGLENT 2 12 To Set Utility Function With the Utility function you can set the parameters of the generator such as Sync Interface System Setting Self Test and Frequency Counter etc Press Utility to enter the utility menu as shown in Figure 2 42 and Figure 2 43 Frequency 1 000 000kHz Amplitude 4 000 Vpp Offset 0 000 Ydc Phase 0 0 Figure 2 42 Utility Setup Interface Page 1 2 Table 2 23 Menu Explanations of Utility Page1 2 en Settings Explanation System Set the system configuration Test Cal Test and calibrate the instrument Counter Frequency counter setting Output Setup Set the output parameters of CH1 and CH2 Channel Copy Copy one channel to the other Enter the next page SDG2000X User Manual 73 SIGLENT Frequency 1 000 000kHz Amplitude 4 000 Vpp Offset 0 000 Ydc Phase 0 0 Internal Figure 2 43 Utility Setup Interface Page 2 2 Table 2 24 Menu Explanatio
71. otely Open Measurement amp Automation Explorer of NI After adding the GPIB 96 SDG2000X User Manual SIGLENT device successfully choose the corresponding resource name Then click Open VISA Test Panel to turn on the remote command control panel through which you can send commands and read data Remote Control via LAN SDG2000X can communicate with PC through LAN interface Users can view and modify the LAN parameters 1 Connect the device Connect the generator to your PC or the LAN of your PC using a network cable 2 Configure network parameters Choose Utility Page 1 2 Interface LAN State to turn on LAN Then choose LAN Setup to enter the following interface IP Address fb 11 13 23 Subnet Mask Gateway Figure 2 65 LAN Settings Interface 1 To Set IP Address The format of IP address is nnn nnn nnn nnn The first nnn ranges from 1 to 223 and the others range from 0 to 255 You are recommended to acquire an available IP address from your network administrator SDG2000X User Manual 97 SIGLENT Press IP Address and use the arrow keys and numeric keyboard or knob to enter your desired IP address The setting is stored in non volatile memory and will be loaded automatically when the generator is powered on at the next time 2 To Set Subnet Mask The format of subnet mask is nnn nnn nnn nnn and each nnn ranges from 0 to 255 You are recommended to acquire an avail
72. output frequency shifts between carrier frequency and hop 50 SDG2000X User Manual SIGLENT frequency Use the numeric keyboard or arrow keys and knob to input the desired value The key frequency ranges from 1mHz to 1MHz When external modulation source is selected this menu is hidden To Set Hop Frequency The range of hop frequency depends on the carrier currently selected Press Hop Freq to highlight the parameter and then use the numeric keyboard or arrow keys and knob to input the desired value Sine 1uHz 120MHz Square 1uHz 25MHz Ramp 1uHz 1MHz Arb 1uHz 20MHz Note The methods of setting other parameters of FSK are similar to AM In addition the external modulating signal of FSK must be Square which complies with the CMOS level specification SDG2000X User Manual 51 SIGLENT 2 8 6 ASK When using ASK Amplitude Shift Keying you should configure carrier frequency and key frequency The key frequency is the shift rate of modulated waveform amplitude Press Mod Type ASK the parameters of ASK modulation are shown in Figure 2 27 Frequency 1 000 000kKHz Amplitude 4 000 Vpp Offset 0 000 Ydc Phase 0 0 KeyFreq 0 000 000 H2Z Internal Figure 2 27 Setting Interface of ASK Modulation Table 2 13 Menu Explanations of the ASK Parameters Function F Menu Settings Explanation Type ASK Amplitude shift keying modulation Internal The sour
73. quency Start Frequency Stop Frequency 2 Frequency Span Stop Frequency Start Frequency Sweep Type SDG2000X provides Linear and Log sweep profiles and the default is Linear Linear Sweep In linear sweep the output frequency of the instrument varies linearly in the way of several Hertz per second Choose Sweep Page 1 2 Type Linear there is a straight line displayed on the waveform on the screen indicating that the output frequency varies linearly Frequency 1 000 000kHz Amplitude 4 000 Vpp Offset 0 000 Ydc Phase 0 0 Sweep Time O000005 Start Freq 500 000 000 Hz Load Stop Freq 1 500 000kHz Output Linear Figure 2 33 Linear Sweep Log Sweep 58 SDG2000X User Manual SIGLENT In log sweep the output frequency of the instrument varies in a logarithmic fashion that is the output frequency changes in the way of decade per second Choose Sweep Page 1 2 Type Log there is an exponential function curve displayed on the waveform on the screen indicating that the output frequency changes in a logarithmic mode Frequency 1 000 000kHz Amplitude 4 000 Vpp Offset 0 000 Vde Phase 0 0 Sweep Time 00000015 Start Freq 500 000 000 Hz Load Stop Freq 1 500 000kHz Output Figure 2 34 Log Sweep Sweep Trigger Source The sweep trigger source could be internal external or manual The generator will generate a sweep
74. rator outputs a continuous waveform When the gated signal is false the generator first completes the output of the current period and then stops Waveforms that support gated burst include sine square ramp pulse noise and arbitrary Press Burst Gated to enter the following interface CH1 Sine ON HiZ Burst CH2 Sine ON HiZ Frequency 1 000 000kKHz Amplitude 4 000 Vpp Offset 0 000 Ydc Phase 0 0 Start Phase OSME Polarity Negative Load Burst Period 10 000 000ms Output Start Gated Negative Phase Internal Figure 2 38 Gated Burst Interface 64 SDG2000X User Manual SIGLENT Table 2 20 Menu Explanations of the Gated Burst Function Menu Settings Explanation Gated Use the gated mode Positive Polarity Set the polarity for the gated signal Negative Start Phase Set the start phase of the burst Burst Period Set the burst Period Internal Choose internal source as a trigger Source Choose external source as a trigger Use the Aux External In Out connector at the rear panel Start Phase Define the start point in a waveform The phase varies from 0 to 360 and the default setting is 0 For an Arbitrary Waveform 0 is the first waveform point Burst Period Burst Period is only available when the trigger source is internal It is defined as the time from the start of a burst to the start of the next one Choose Burst Period and use the numeric
75. red on if the screen remains dark please do as the following steps 1 Check the power cable s connection 2 Ensure the power switch is turned on 3 After the inspections above restart the generator 4 If the generator still doesn t work after checking please contact with SIGLENT 2 If there is no waveform output after setting the parameters please do as the following steps 1 Check whether the BNC cable has connected with the output port or not 2 Check whether the output keys have been turned on or not 3 If the generator still doesn t work after checking please contact with SIGLENT SDG2000X User Manual 135 SIGLENT 5 Service and Support 5 1 Maintain summary SIGLENT warrants that the products it manufactures and sells will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for three years from the date of shipment from an authorized SIGLENT distributor If a product is proved to be defective within the warranty period SIGLENT will provide repair or replacement as described in the complete warranty statement To arrange for service or obtain a copy of the complete warranty statement please contact your nearest SIGLENT sales and service office Except as provided in this summary or the applicable warranty statement SIGLENT makes no warranty of any kind express or implied including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and special applicability In no event shall SIGLENT be l
76. rm UpRamp DnRamp SDG2000X User Manual 53 SIGLENT Noise Arb Set the modulating waveform frequency Frequency range 1mHz 1MHz internal source only PWM Freq To Set Pulse Width Duty Deviation Width Deviation represents the variation of the modulated waveform pulse width relative to the original pulse width Press Width Dev to highlight the parameter and use the numeric keyboard or arrow keys and knob to input the desired value as shown in the Figure 2 29 Frequency 1 000 000kKHz Amplitude 4 000 Vpp Offset 0 000 Ydc Pulse Width 200 000us Rise Edge 8 4ns PWM Freq 100 000 000 Hz Delay 0 000 000 s Width Dev S0 60005 Load HiZ Output ON Internal Figure 2 29 Width Deviation Setting Interface The width deviation cannot exceed the current pulse width The width deviation is limited by the minimum pulse width and current edge time setting Duty Deviation represents the variation of the modulated waveform duty relative to the original duty Press Duty Dev to highlight the parameter and then use the numeric keyboard or arrow keys and knob to input the desired value as shown in the Figure 2 30 54 SDG2000X User Manual SIGLENT Frequency 1 000 000kHz Amplitude 4 000 Vpp Offset 0 000 Vde Duty 20 000 Rise Edge 8 4ns PWM Freq 100 000 000 Hz Delay 0 000 000 s Duty Dev 18 0 Load HiZ Output ON Internal Figure 2 30 Duty Deviation Setting Interfa
77. row keys and knob to input the desired value The deviation should be equal to or less than the carrier frequency The sum of the deviation and the carrier frequency should be equal to or less than maximum frequency of the selected carrier waveform Note The methods of setting other parameters of FM are similar to AM SDG2000X User Manual 47 SIGLENT 2 8 4 PM The modulated waveform consists of two parts the carrier and the modulating waveform In PM the phase of the carrier varies with the instantaneous voltage level of the modulating waveform Press Mod Type PM the parameters of PM modulation are shown in Figure 2 25 PM Freq Phase Dev Frequency 1 000 000kHz Amplitude 4 000 Vpp Offset 0 000 Ydc Phase 0 0 100 000 000 Hz Internal 100 0 Figure 2 25 Setting Interface of PM Modulation Table 2 11 Menu Explanations of the PM Parameters Function i Menu Settings Explanation Type PM Phase modulation Internal The source is internal Source The source is external Use the Aux In Out connector External at the rear panel Phase Dev Phase deviation ranges from 0 360 Sine Square Triangle Shape Choose the modulating waveform UpRamp DnRamp Noise 48 SDG2000X User Manual SIGLENT Arb Set the modulating waveform frequency Frequency PM Fied range 1mHz 1MHz To Set Phase Deviation
78. se waveform with 5kHz frequency 5V high level 1V low level 40u 112 s pulse width and 20ns delay Steps Set the Frequency Press Waveforms Pulse Frequency Period and choose Frequency which will display in blue color Input 5 from the keyboard and choose the unit kHz The frequency is set to 5 kHz Set the HighLevel Press Amplitude HighLevel and choose the HighLevel which will display in blue color Input 5 from the keyboard and choose the unit V The high level is set to 5V Set the LowLevel Press Offset LowLevel and choose the LowLevel which will display in blue color Input 1 from the keyboard and choose the unit V The low level is set to 1V Set the PulWidth Press PulWidth Duty and choose PulWidth which will display in blue color Input 40 from the keyboard and choose the unit us The pulse width is set to 40us Set the Delay Press Delay to choose Delay which will display in blue color Input 20 from the keyboard and choose the unit ns The delay is set to SDG2000X User Manual SIGLENT 20ns When the frequency high level low level pulse width and delay are set the waveform generated is shown in Figure 3 4 Frequency 5 000 000kHz HighLevel 5 000 Y LowLevel 1 000 Y Pulse Width 40 000us Rise Edge 8 4ns BOE X 0ns Load Output ON HighLevel LowLevel Figure 3 4 Generate a Pulse Waveform SD
79. ser Manual 27 SIGLENT 2 4 To Set Pulse Signal Press Waveforms key to call the wave operation and press the Pulse softkey The pulse waveform parameters are set by using the pulse operation menu The parameters for pulse waveforms include frequency period amplitude high level offset low level width rise fall and delay As shown in Figure 2 10 in the soft key menu select PulWidth The pulse width parameter area is highlighted in the parameter display window and users can set the pulse width value here Frequency Frequency 1 000 000kHz Amplitude 4 000 Vpp Offset 0 000 Ydc Pulse Width O 000u5 Rise Edge 8 4ns Delay 0 000 000 s Load HiZ Output ON Amplitude Offset PullWidth Rise Figure 2 10 Pulse Parameters Display Interface Table 2 4 Menu Explanations of Pulse Waveform Function Menu Settings Explanation Frequency Set the signal frequency or period Period The current parameter will be switched at a second press Amplitude Set the signal amplitude or high level HighLevel The current parameter will be switched at a second press Offset Set the signal offset or low level LowLevel The current parameter will be switched at a second press PulWidth Set the signal pulse width or duty Duty The current parameter will be switched at a second press Rise Setting the rise edge or fall edge for pulse waveform Fall The current parameter will be switc
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81. tched at a second press Amplitude Set the signal amplitude or high level HighLevel The current parameter will be switched at a second press Offset Set the signal offset or low level LowLevel The current parameter will be switched at a second press Phase Set the phase of the signal Symmetry Set the symmetry for ramp waveform SDG2000X User Manual 25 SIGLENT To Set the Symmetry Symmetry The percentage that the rising period takes up the whole Period Input Range 0 100 Default Value 50 gt t r Symmetry t T 100 1 Press Waveforms Ramp Symmetry to set the symmetry The symmetry shown on the screen when the instrument is powered on is the default value or the set value of last power on When changing the function if the current value is valid for the new waveform it will be used sequentially 2 Input the desired Symmetry Use the numeric keyboard to input the parameter value directly and press the corresponding key to select the parameter unit Or you can use the arrow keys to select the digit you want to edit and then use the knob to change its value The generator will change the waveform immediately Frequency 1 000 000kHz Amplitude 4 000 Vpp Offset 0 000 Ydc Phase 0 0 Symmetry 400_ Load HiZ Output ON Figure 2 9 Setting the Symmetry 26 SDG2000X User Manual SIGLENT Note The methods of setting other parameters of ramp signal are similar to sine signal SDG2000X U
82. ter the keyboard test interface the on screen lathy rectangle shapes represent the front panel keys The round between two arrows represents the knob Test all keys and knob and you should also verify that all the backlight keys illuminate correctly Figure 2 54 Key Test Interface The corresponding area of tested keys or knob would display in blue color The top of the screen displays Please press 8 key three times to exit 3 LED Test Select LEDTest to enter the LED test interface the on screen lathy rectangle SDG2000X User Manual 85 SIGLENT shapes represent the front panel keys The prompt message Please press 7 Key to continue press 8 Key to exit is displayed You could press the 7 key continuously for testing when a key is lighted the corresponding area on the screen would display in blue color LED test Please press 7 key to continue press 8 key to exit Figure 2 55 LED Test Interface 4 Board Test Select BoardTest to enter the following interface Figure 2 56 Board Test Interface Touch Adjust Use the function regularly to calibrate the touch screen which makes it more 86 SDG2000X User Manual SIGLENT accurate when the finger or touch pen touches the screen and avoids any misoperation Press Utility Test Cal TouchCal to enter the following interface p Please press the red circle to calibrate or press any key to exit F
83. ters Data File SDG2000X could recall the data files in CSV format from the external memory and transfer them into bin format then store them in the internal memory When it is done the generator will enter arbitrary waveform interface automatically In addition users can edit arbitrary waveforms by PC software EasyWave download them to the internal memory through remote interface and store them in bin format in the internal memory SDG2000X User Manual 69 SIGLENT 2 11 3 File Operation To Save the Instrument State Users are allowed to store the instrument state in internal and external memories The storage will save the selected function including the basic waveform parameters modulation parameters and other utility settings used To save the instrument state the procedures are given as followed 1 Choose the file type to store Press SStore Recall File Type State and choose state as the storage type 2 Choose the location of the file Choose a desired location by rotating the knob or clicking the corresponding location on the touch screen 3 Name the file Press Save to enter the following interface Please input a valid file name File Name fouls 2 3f4 slel 7iefol_f JA B cioleElFi elHii y k t mM INfofPfafRi s t ulv wix y z Figure 2 41 Filename Input Interface Table 2 22 Menu Explanation of File Storage 70 SDG2000X User Manual
84. through which you can send commands and read data SDG2000X User Manual 99 SIGLENT 2 12 7 Sync Output The generator provides Sync output through the Aux In Out connector at the rear panel When the synchronization is on the port can output a CMOS signal with the same frequency as basic waveforms except Noise and DC arbitrary waveforms and modulated waveforms except external modulation Frequency 1 000 000kHz Amplitude 4 000 Vpp Offset 0 000 Ydc Phase 0 0 Figure 2 66 Sync Output Interface Table 2 36 Menu Explanations of Sync Output Function A Menu Settings Explanation Off Close the sync output State On Open the sync output CH1 Set the sync signal of CH1 Channel CH2 Set the sync signal of CH2 Done Save the current settings and return to the Utility menu Cancel o the current settings and return to the Utility Sync Signals of Different Waveforms Basic Waveform and Arbitrary Waveform 1 When the frequency of the waveform is less than or equal to 1MHz the sync signal is a Pulse with 500ns pulse width and the same frequency as 100 SDG2000X User Manual 3 SIGLENT the waveform When the frequency of the waveform is greater than 1MHz there is no sync signal output Noise and DC there is no sync signal output Modulated Waveform 1 2 When internal modulation is selected the sync signal is a Pulse with 500ns pulse width For AM FM PM and
85. tkey The generator can generate repeatable arbitrary waveform signals with length from 8 to 8M points and frequency up to 20MHz By setting Frequency Period Amplitude High level Offset Low level Phase and Arb Mode an arbitrary signal with different parameters can be generated CH1 Arb ON HiZ CH2 Sine ON HiZ J Frequency Amplitude 4 000 Vpp Offset 0 000 Ydc Phase 0 0 Frequency Amplitude Offset Figure 1 12 Arbitrary Waveform Display Interface SDG2000X User Manual 9 SIGLENT 1 4 To Set Modulation Sweep Burst As shown in Figure 1 13 there are three keys on the front panel which are used for modulation sweep and burst settings The instructions below will help you be familiar with these functions Figure 1 13 Modulate Sweep Burst Key 1 Press Mod the Modulation function will be enabled The modulated waveform can be changed by modifying the parameters such as Type Source AM Depth AM Freq Shape etc SDG2000X can modulate waveforms using AM FM PM ASK FSK PWM and DSB AM etc Pulse waveforms can only be modulated using PWM Noise and DC cannot be modulated Frequency 1 000 000kHz mi x Amplitude 4 000 Vpp Offset 0 000 Vdc Phase 0 0 AM Depth O01 AM Freq 100 000 000 Hz Load Output Internal Figure 1 14 Modulation Display Interface 2 Press Sweep the Sweep function will be enabled Sine square ramp and arbitrary waveforms support sweep In sw
86. tput Keys 12 SDG2000X User Manual SIGLENT 1 6 To Use Digital Input As shown in CG e V e GIGI S a gt C1 2 es Soc a Figure 1 18 there are three sets of keys on the front panel which are arrow keys knob and numeric keyboard The instructions below will help you be familiar with the digital input function Cy 2 CoS Cs Co Sh ooo Dg o o a Figure 1 18 Front Panel Digital Input 1 The numeric keyboard is used to set the parameters value 2 The knob is used to increase clockwise or decrease counterclockwise the current digit when setting parameters 3 When using knob to set parameters the arrow keys are used to select the digit to be modified When using numeric keyboard to set parameters the left arrow key is used as a Backspace function SDG2000X User Manual 13 SIGLENT 1 7 To Use Common Function Keys As shown in Figure 1 19 there are five keys on the operation panel which are called Parameter Utility Store Recall Waveforms and Ch1 Ch2 The instructions below will help you be familiar with these functions Figure 1 19 Waveforms Utility and Parameter Key 1 The Parameter key makes it convenient for users to set the parameters of basic waveforms directly 2 The Utility key is used to set the auxiliary system function such as output configurations interface setting system setting information performing the instrument self test and reading the calibratio
87. unit Hz to set the DSB Freq to 100Hz When all parameters above are set the waveform generated is shown in Figure 3 15 132 SDG2000X User Manual SIGLENT Frequency 2 000 000kHz Amplitude 4 000 Vpp Offset 0 000 Ydc Phase 0 0 DSB Freq OjO00000HZ Internal Figure 3 15 Generate a DSB AM Modulation Waveform SDG2000X User Manual 133 SIGLENT 4 Troubleshooting 4 1 General Inspecting After receiving a new SDG2000X Series Function Arbitrary Generator please inspect the instrument as followed 1 Inspect the shipping container for damage Keep the damaged shipping container or cushioning material until the contents of the shipment have been checked for completeness and the instrument has been checked mechanically and electrically 2 Inspect the whole instrument In case there is any mechanical damage or defect or the instrument does not operate properly or fails in the performance tests notify the SIGLENT sales representative If the shipping container is damaged or the cushioning materials show signs of stress notify the carrier as well as the SIGLENT sales department Keep the shipping materials for carrier s inspection 3 Check the accessories Accessories supplied with the instrument are listed in Appendix A If the contents are incomplete or damaged notify the SIGLENT sales representative 134 SDG2000X User Manual SIGLENT 4 2 Troubleshooting 1 After the generator is powe
88. urst will be generated from the corresponding channel once you press Trigger softkey when manual trigger is selected 66 SDG2000X User Manual SIGLENT 2 11 To Store and Recall SDG2000X can store the current instrument state and user defined arbitrary waveform data in internal or external memory and recall them when needed Press Store Recall Local Local C amp STATEO1 xml to enter the following interface Figure 2 39 Store Recall Interface Table 2 21 Menu Explanations of Save and Recall Function Menu Settings Explanation State The setting of the generator File Type Data Arbitrary waveform file Browse View the current directory Save Save the waveform to the specified path Recall the waveform or setting information in the specific Recall ive position of the memory Delete Delete the selected file Cancel Exit the Store Recall interface SDG2000X User Manual 67 SIGLENT 2 11 1 Storage System SDG2000X provides an internal non volatile memory C Disk and a USB Host interface for external memory 1 Local C Users can store instrument states and arbitrary waveform files to C Disk 2 USB Device 0 There is a USB Host interface on the left of the front panel which permits users to store recall waveforms or update the firmware version by U Disk When the generator detects a USB storage device the screen will show the driver letter USB
89. veform by high level press the Amplitude HighLevel key again to switch into the high level parameter the current operation is displayed in inverse color 2 Input the desired amplitude Use the numeric keyboard to input the parameter value directly and press the corresponding key to select the parameter unit Or you can use the arrow keys to select the digit you want to edit and then use the knob to change its value 18 SDG2000X User Manual SIGLENT Frequency 1 000 000kHz Amplitude Offset 0 000 Ydc Phase 0 0 Figure 2 3 Setting the Amplitude To Set the Offset The offset setting range is limited by the Load and Amplitude HighLevel settings For detailed information please refer to SDG2000X Datasheet The default value is OVdc 1 Press Waveforms Sine Offset to set the offset The offset shown on the screen when the instrument is powered on is the default value or the set value of last power on When changing the function if the current value is valid for the new waveform it will be used sequentially If you want to set the waveform by low level press the Offset LowLevel key again to switch into the low level parameter the current operation is displayed in inverse color 2 Input the desired offset Use the numeric keyboard to input the parameter value directly and press the corresponding key to select the parameter unit Or you can use the arrow keys to select the di
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