Safety Summary The following safety precautions apply to both operating and maintenance personnel and must be followed during all phases of operation, service, and repair of this instrument. Before applying power to this instrument: • Read and understand the safety and operational information in this manual. • Apply all the listed safety precautions. • Verify that the voltage selector at the line power cord input is set to the correct line voltage.
Electrical Power This instrument is intended to be powered from a CATEGORY II mains power environment. The mains power should be 115 V RMS or 230 V RMS. Use only the power cord supplied with the instrument and ensure it is appropriate for your country of use. Ground the Instrument To minimize shock hazard, the instrument chassis and cabinet must be connected to an electrical safety ground. This instrument is grounded through the ground conductor of the supplied, three-conductor AC line power cable.
Do not operate instrument if damaged If the instrument is damaged, appears to be damaged, or if any liquid, chemical, or other material gets on or inside the instrument, remove the instrument’s power cord, remove the instrument from service, label it as not to be operated, and return the instrument to B&K Precision for repair. Notify B&K Precision of the nature of any contamination of the instrument.
Do not substitute parts that are not approved by B&K Precision or modify this instrument. Return the instrument to B&K Precision for service and repair to ensure that safety and performance features are maintained. For continued safe use of the instrument • Do not place heavy objects on the instrument. • Do not obstruct cooling air flow to the instrument. • Do not place a hot soldering iron on the instrument. • Do not pull the instrument with the power cord, connected probe, or connected test lead.
Contents 1 Quick Start 1.1 Front Panel 1.2 Rear Panel 1.3 Touch Screen Display 1.4 Waveform Selection and Setup 1.5 Create a simple sine wave 1.5.1 Frequency and Phase 1.5.2 Amplitude, and Offset 1.6 To Turn On/Off Output 1.6.1 Function Keys 10 10 10 10 10 11 12 12 13 13 2 Sine Waveform 2.1 Frequency/Period 2.2 Amplitude 2.3 Offset 2.4 Phase 2.5 Harmonics 2.5.1 Harmonic Type 2.5.2 Harmonic Order 2.5.3 Harmonic Amplitude 2.5.4 Harmonic Phase 14 14 14 15 16 16 17 18 18 18 3 Square Wave 3.1 Duty Cycle 3.
9 Modulation Function 9.1 AM 9.1.1 To Select Modulation Source 9.1.2 Internal Source 9.1.3 External Source 9.1.4 Modulation Depth 9.1.5 Modulation Frequency 9.1.5.1 DSB-AM 9.1.5.2 FM 9.1.5.3 Frequency Deviation 9.1.5.4 PM 9.1.5.5 Phase Deviation 9.1.5.6 FSK 9.1.6 Key Frequency 9.1.7 Hop Frequency 9.1.7.1 ASK 9.1.7.2 PSK 9.1.7.3 PWM 9.1.8 Pulse Width/Duty Deviation 40 40 41 41 41 41 41 42 42 43 43 44 44 44 45 45 46 46 46 10 Sweep Function 10.1 Sweep Frequency 10.2 Start Frequency and Stop Frequency 10.
12.2.5 12.2.6 12.2.7 To Recall State File or Data File To Delete File To Copy and Paste File 59 59 59 13 Utility Function 13.1 System Settings 13.2 Number Format 13.3 Language Setup 13.4 Power On 13.5 Set to Default 13.6 Beep 13.7 Screen Saver 13.8 System Info 13.9 Software Update 13.10 Built-in Help 13.11 Test/Cal 13.11.1 Self Test 13.11.2 Screen Test 13.11.3 Key Test 13.11.4 LED Test 13.11.5 Board Test 13.11.6 Touch Adjust 13.12 Frequency Counter 13.12.1 Counter Setup 13.
19 Specifications 81 20 Appendix: Waveforms 20.1 Common Waveforms 20.1 Math Waveforms 20.2 Engine Waveforms 20.3 Window Waveforms 20.4 Trigonometric Waveforms 20.5 Square Waveforms 20.6 Medical Waveforms 20.7 Modulated Waveforms 20.8 Filter Waveforms 20.9 Demo Waveforms 82 82 82 83 84 85 85 85 86 86 87 21 Daily Maintenance 21.
Quick Start 1.1 Front Panel 4060B Series front panel includes a touch screen, menu softkeys, numeric keyboard, knob, function keys, arrow keys, and channel control area as shown in Figure 1.1. Item Description 1 Power Switch 2 USB Port (load waveforms, store settings, etc...) 3 Touchscreen 4 Soft Keys 5 Number Pad 6 Function and Channel Keys 7 Knob and Selection Button 8 Arrow Keys 9 Channel Outputs Figure 1.1 Front Panel View 1.2 Rear Panel The rear panel shown in Figure 1.
Quick Start 11 Item Description 1 Power Input 2 USB 3 Ethernet 4 Counter Input 5 Auxillary Input/Output 6 Clock Input/Output (10 MHz) 7 Ground Connection Figure 1.2 Rear Panel of 4060B Series Item Description 1 Channel Tab 2 Waveform 3 0 V reference 4 Parameters 5 Output Settings 6 Status indicators (clock, lock and network) 7 Settings menu Figure 1.3 Touch Screen Display 1.
Quick Start 12 Page 1 Page 2 Figure 1.4 Waveform Menu 1.5.1 Frequency and Phase To set the frequency, press the first soft-key, the frequence value to the right of the waveform, or the word “frequency” above the first soft-key. The field, when ready for editing, is highlighted in blue as shown in Figure 1.5. Use the knob, arrow keys, and the number pad to set the desired frequency. As the value is changed the output will follow the changes as they occur if the output is on.
Quick Start 13 1.6 To Turn On/Off Output The two keys on the right side of the operation panel above each channel output are used to enable and disable the output. When enabled, the key will light up. When enabled and lit, pressing the button again disables the respective channel. Each key can also change the load impedance value by pressing and holding the key for 2 seconds. Note: Load impedance is only modifies the signal voltage setting.
Sine Waveform Press the “Waveforms” key and then press the Sine softkey. The screen shown in Figure 2.1 will open. The parameters available for sine waveforms include frequency, period, amplitude, high level, low level, offset and phase. Parameter Description Frequency/Period Set the signal frequency or period; The current parameter will be switched at a second press. Amplitude/HighLevel Set the signal amplitude or high level; The current parameter will be switched at a second press.
Sine Waveform 15 Figure 2.2 Set Frequency 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 down. If setting the waveform’s high level is desired, 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.
Sine Waveform 16 Figure 2.4 Set Offset 2.4 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 down. 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 use the arrow keys to select the digit to edit, and then use the knob to change its value. Figure 2.
Sine Waveform 17 Figure 2.6 Press Waveforms → Sine → Harmonic and choose “On”, then press Item Description Type Set the harmonic type to “odd”, “ever” or “all”. Order Set the order of the harmonic. Harmonic Ampl Set the amplitude of the harmonic. Harmonic Phase Set the phase of the harmonic. Cancel Return to the sine parameters menu. Figure 2.7 Harmonic Interface 2.5.1 Harmonic Type The 4060B Series can output odd harmonics, ever harmonics and user-defined orders of harmonics.
Sine Waveform 18 2.5.2 Harmonic Order After entering the harmonic setting menu, press Order, the use the numeric keyboard or knob to input the desired value. • The range is limited by the maximum output frequency of the instrument and current fundamental waveform frequency. • Range: 2 to maximum output frequency of the instrument ÷ current fundamental waveform frequency The maximum is 10. 2.5.
Square Wave Press Waveforms key to select the waveform function, 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 3.1, select DutyCycle. The duty cycle parameter area is highlighted in the parameter display window, and users can set the duty cycle value here.
Square Wave 20 3.2 Phase Figure 3.2 Set Duty Cycle Figure 3.3 Set Duty Cycle Figure 3.
Square Wave 21 Figure 3.5 Set Hi Level Figure 3.6 Set Low Level Figure 3.
Square Wave 22 Figure 3.
Ramp Wave Press Waveforms key to select the waveform function, 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 4.1, 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. Figure 4.
Ramp Wave 24 Figure 4.3 Set Amplitude Figure 4.4 Set Offset 4.2 Symmetry The percentage that the rising period takes up the whole Period. Input Range: 0~100% Default Value: 50% 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 down. 2. Input the desired Symmetry.
Ramp Wave 25 Figure 4.5 Set High Level Figure 4.6 Set Low Level Figure 4.
Ramp Wave 26 Figure 4.8 Set Symmetry 15% Figure 4.
Pulse Wave Press Waveforms key to select the waveform function, 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 5.1, 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. Figure 5.
Pulse Wave 28 Figure 5.2 Set Frequency Figure 5.3 Set Amplitude 2. Input the desired Pulse Width. Use the numeric keyboard to input the parameter value directly, and press the corresponding key to select the parameter unit. Or use the arrow keys to select the digit to edit, and then use the knob to change its value. The generator will change the waveform immediately. 5.
Pulse Wave 29 5.4 Delay Figure 5.4 Set Offset Figure 5.5 Set High Level Figure 5.
Pulse Wave 30 Figure 5.7 Set Pulse Width Figure 5.8 Set Duty Cycle Figure 5.
Pulse Wave 31 Figure 5.
Noise Wave Press Waveforms key to select the waveform function, and press the Noise softkey. The noise parameters are set by using the noise operation menu. The parameters for noise include stdev, mean and bandwidth. As shown in Figure 6.1, 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. Figure 6.
Noise Wave 33 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 use the arrow keys to select the digit to edit, and then use the knob to change its value. 6.2 Mean Figure 6.3 Setting 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 down. 2. Input the desired mean.
Noise Wave 34 Figure 6.5 Setting the Bandwidth 1. Press Waveforms → Noise → BandSet and choose “On” to set the bandwidth. The bandwidth 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 bandwidth.
DC Wave Press Waveforms → Page 1/2 → DC, to enter the following interface. Please note that there is a ‘DC offset’ parameter at the middle of the screen. Figure 7.
Arbitrary Wave The Arb signal consists of two types: the system’s built-in waveforms and the user-defined waveforms. Built-in waveforms are stored in the internal non-volatile memory. Users may also edit the arbitrary waveform with 8 to 8M data points, namely 8pts to 8Mpts. 8.1 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. Figure 8.
Arbitrary Wave 37 Figure 8.2 TrueArb 8.2.1 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 sequentially.
Arbitrary Wave 38 8.4 Selecting a Built-in Waveform Choose Waveforms →Page 1/2 →Arb →Arb Type →Built-In to enter the following interface, as shown in Figure 8.4. See Chapter 20 for the set of available built-in waveforms. Figure 8.
Arbitrary Wave 39 Figure 8.
Modulation Function Use the Mod key to generate modulated waveforms. The 4060B Series can generate AM, FM, ASK, FSK, PSK, 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 DSBAM, users can set the source (internal/external), modulating frequency, modulating waveform and carrier.
Modulation Function 41 9.1.1 To Select Modulation Source The 4060B Series can accept modulating signal from an internal or external modulation source. Press Mod → AM → Source to select “Internal” or “External” modulation source. The default is “Internal”. 9.1.2 Internal Source When internal AM modulation source is selected, press Shape to select Sine, Square, Triangle, UpRamp, DnRamp, Noise or Arb as modulating waveform.
Modulation Function 42 • The modulation frequency ranges from 1mHz to 1MHz. • When external modulation source is selected, this menu is hidden. 9.1.5.1 DSB-AM DSB-AM is an abbreviation for Double-Sideband Suppressed Carrier – Amplitude Modulation. Press Mod → Type → DSB-AM. The parameters of DSB-AM modulation are shown in Figure 9.2. Function Description Type DSB-AM DSB Amplitude modulation. Source Internal The source is internal. External The source is external.
Modulation Function 43 Function Explanation Type FM Frequency modulation Source Internal The source is internal External The source is external. Use the [Aux In/Out] connector at the rear panel. Freq Dev Shape Set the frequency deviation Sine Choose the modulating waveform. Square Triangle UpRamp DnRamp Noise Arb FM Freq Set the modulating waveform frequency. Frequency range 1mHz~1MHz (internal source). Figure 9.3 Setting Interface of FM Modulation 9.1.5.
Modulation Function 44 Function Explanation Type PM Phase modulation Source Internal The source is internal External The source is external. Use the [Aux In/Out] connector at the rear panel. Phase Dev Shape Phase deviation ranges from 0° ~ 360°. Sine Choose the modulating waveform. Square Triangle UpRamp DnRamp Noise Arb PM Freq Set the modulating waveform frequency. Frequency range: 1mHz~1MHz. Figure 9.4 Setting Interface of PM Modulation 9.1.5.
Modulation Function 45 Function Explanation Type FSK Frequency shift keying modulation. Source Internal The source is internal. External The source is external. Use the [Aux In/Out] connector at the rear panel. Key Freq Set the frequency at which the output frequency shifts between the carrier frequency and the hop frequency (internal modulation only): 1mHz~1MHz. Hop Freq Set the hop frequency. Figure 9.
Modulation Function 46 Function Explanation Type ASK Amplitude shift keying modulation. Source Internal The source is internal. External The source is external. Use the [Aux In/Out] connector at the rear panel. Key Freq Set the frequency at which the output amplitude shifts between the carrier amplitude and zero (internal modulation only): 1mHz~1MHz. Figure 9.6 Setting Interface of ASK Modulation Note: The methods for setting the parameters of ASK are similar to AM.
Modulation Function 47 Function Explanation Type PSK Phase shift keying modulation. Source Internal The source is internal. External The source is external. Use the [Aux In/Out] connector at the rear panel. Key Freq Polarity Set the frequency at which the output phase shifts between the carrier phase and 180° (internal modulation only): 1mHz~1MHz. Positive Set the modulating polarity. Negative Figure 9.
Modulation Function 48 Function Description Type PWM Pulse width modulation. The carrier is pulse. Source Internal The source is internal. External The source is external. Use the [Aux In/Out] connector at the rear panel. Width Dev Set the width deviation. Duty Dev Set the duty deviation. Shape Sine Choose the modulating waveform. Square Triangle UpRamp DnRamp Noise Arb PWM Freq Set the modulating waveform frequency. Frequency range: 1mHz~1MHz (internal source only). Figure 9.
Sweep Function In the sweep mode, the generator steps from the start frequency to the stop frequency in the sweep time specified by the user. 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. Function Explanation Sweep time Set the time span of the sweep in which the frequency changes from the start frequency to stop frequency.
Sweep Function 50 Function Explanation Type Linear Set the sweep with linear profile. Log Set the sweep with logarithmic profile. Direction Up Down Page 2/2 Sweep upward. Sweep downward. Return to the previous page. Figure 10.
Sweep Function 51 Figure 10.3 Linear Sweep Interface Figure 10.4 Log Sweep Interface 8 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.
Burst Function The Burst function can generate versatile waveforms in n this mode. Burst times can last a specific number of waveform cycles (N-Cycle mode), or when an external gated signals (Gated mode) is applied. Any waveform (except DC) may be used as the carrier, but noise can only be used in Gated mode. 11.1 Burst Type 4060B Series provides three burst types including N-Cycle, Infinite and Gated. The default is N-Cycle.
Burst Function 53 Function Explanation Delay Set the delay time before the burst starts. Trig Out Off Disable trigger out. On Enable trigger out. Page 2/2 Return to the previous page. Figure 11.2 N-Cycle Burst Interface (Page 2/2) 11.1.2 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.
Burst Function 54 Press Burst → Gated, to enter the interface in Figure 11.4. Function Explanation Gated Polarity Use the gated mode. Positive Set the polarity for the gated signal. Negative Start Phase Set the start phase of the burst. Burst Period Set the burst Period. Source Internal Choose internal source as a trigger. External Choose external source as a trigger. Use the [Aux In/Out] connector at the rear panel. Figure 11.4 Gated Burst Interface 11.1.
Burst Function 55 11.1.8 Burst Trigger Source The burst trigger source can 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. 11.1.9 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 a trigger signal with specified edge. 11.1.
Storage System 12.1 To Store and Recall 4060B Series 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 to enter the interface shown in Figures 12.1, 12.2. Function Description File Type State Data The setting of the generator; Arbitrary waveform file Browse View the current directory. Save Save the waveform to the specified path.
Storage System 57 Function Description Copy Copy the selected file. Paste Paste the selected file. Cancel Exit the Store/Recall interface. Page 2/2 Return to the previous page. Figure 12.2 Store/Recall Interface (Page 2/2) Figure 12.3 Storage System 12.1.2 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.
Storage System 58 12.1.4 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 parameters. 12.1.5 Data File The 4060B Series can recall the data files in “*.csv” or “*.dat” format from the external memory and transfer them into “*.bin” format then store them in the internal memory.
Storage System 59 12.2.2 Select the character Users can select the desired character from the virtual soft keyboard by using 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. 12.2.3 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. 12.2.4 Save the file.
Utility Function With the Utility function, the user 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 13.1. Figure 13.
Utility Function 61 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. CH Copy Coupling Set the track, channel coupling or channel copy function. Interface Set the parameters of remote interfaces. Sync Set the sync output. CLKSource Choose the system clock source, internal or external. Help View the help information. OverVoltage Protection Turn on/off the overvoltage protection function.
Utility Function 62 Language Set the language by pressing the button to toggle between English and Chinese. PowerOn Set the power on behavior to load the defaults, or last used settings. Set to Default Set all the settings to default values. Beeper Enable or Disable the beep. ScrnSvr Enable or disable the screen saver and set the time. System Info View the system information Firmware Update Update the firmware by the U-disk. Bandwidth Update Update the bandwidth of the generator.
Utility Function 63 Figure 13.4 Chinese Interface 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 state. Default denotes the factory defaults except certain parameters (such as Language). 13.5 Set to Default Press Utility → System → Set To Default, to set the system to the default setting. The default settings of the system are as shown in Table 13.
Utility Function 64 Output Default Function Sine Wave Frequency 1kHz Amplitude/Offset 4Vpp/0Vdc 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 100Hz FSK Hop Frequency 1MHz PSK Key Frequency 100Hz PM Phase Deviation 100° PWM Width Dev 190s Sweep Default Start/Stop Frequency 500Hz/1.
Utility Function 65 Figure 13.5 System Information Interface Figure 13.6 Help Menu Down Cursor downward to select. Select Read the currently selected help information. Cancel Exit the built-in help system. 13.11 Test/Cal Choose Utility → Test/Cal, to enter the following interface. SelfTest Perform a system self-test. TouchCal Do a touch screen calibration. Return Return to the Utility menu. 13.11.1 Self Test Press Utility → Test/Cal → SelfTest, to enter the following menu.
Utility Function 66 Figure 13.7 Test/Cal function Menu Figure 13.8 Self Test Interface 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. 13.11.2 Screen Test Select “ScrTest” to enter the screen test interface. The prompt message ‘Please press ‘7’ key to continue, press ‘8’ key to exit.’ is displayed.
Utility Function 67 13.11.4 LED Test Select LEDTest to enter the LED test interface, the on-screen white rectangle shapes represent the front panel keys. The prompt message ‘Please press ‘7’ Key to continue, press ‘8’ Key to exit.’ is displayed. Press the ‘7’ key continuously for testing and when a key is lighted, the corresponding area on the screen will display in blue color. Figure 13.9 LED Test Interface 13.11.5 Board Test Select BoardTest to enter the following interface. Figure 13.
Utility Function 68 13.12 Frequency Counter The 4060B Series provides a frequency counter which could measure frequencies between 100mHz to 200MHz. The dual channels can still output normally when the counter is enabled. Press Utility → Counter, to enter the following interface. Period Mode Frequency Mode Figure 13.11 Frequency Counter Interface State Enable or Disable the counter. Frequency Measured frequency. Period Measured period. PWidth Measured positive width. NWidth Measured negative width.
Utility Function 69 Cancel Exit the frequency counter. 13.12.1 Counter Setup Figure 13.12 Counter Setup Interface Mode Set the coupling mode to DC or AC HFR High frequency rejection filter. Default Set the frequency counter settings to default. Done Save the current settings and return to the previous menu. 13.13 Parameters to be measured The frequency counter on the 4060B Series can measure parameters including frequency, period, duty, positive pulse width and negative pulse width. 13.
Utility Function 70 13.17 High Frequency Rejection High Frequency Rejection can be used to filter out the high-frequency components of a measured signal 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 a 250kHz frequency is measured to filter out the high-frequency noise interference.
Utility Function 71 Note: The Sync signal related to the waveform is not inverted when the waveform is inverted. 13.21 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 a multiple thereof, this operation will align their phases. 13.
Utility Function 72 Figure 13.14 Waveforms Combining Interface 13.23.2 Frequency Coupling 1. To Enable Frequency Coupling Function: Press FreqCoup to turn frequency coupling “On” or “Off”. The default is “Off”. 2. To Select Frequency Coupling Mode: Press FreqMode to choose “Deviation” or “Ratio”, and then use the numeric keyboard or knob and arrow keys to input the desired value.
Utility Function 73 Figure 13.15 Channel Copy Interface Deviation the frequency deviation between CH1 and CH2. 𝐹 𝑟𝑒𝑞𝐶𝐻2 − 𝐹 𝑟𝑒𝑞𝐶𝐻1 = 𝐹 𝑟𝑒𝑞𝐷𝑒𝑣. Ratio The frequency ratio of CH1 and CH2. 𝐹 𝑟𝑒𝑞𝐶𝐻2 𝐹 𝑟𝑒𝑞𝐶𝐻1 = 𝐹 𝑟𝑒𝑞𝑅𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜. 13.23.3 Amplitude Coupling 1. To Enable Amplitude Coupling Function: Press AmplCoup to turn amplitude coupling “On” or “Off”. The default is “Off”. 2.
Utility Function 74 13.24 Channel Tracking When the track function is enabled, by changing the parameters or states of CH1, the corresponding parameters or states of CH2 will be adjusted to the same values or states automatically. At this point, the dual channels can output the same signal. Choose Utility → CH Copy Coupling → Track to enable or disable the track function.
Output Synchronization The generator provides Sync output through the [Aux In/Out] connector on 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). Function Description State Off Close the sync output On Open the sync output Channel CH1 Set the sync signal of CH1. CH2 Set the sync signal of CH2.
Clock Source The 4060B Series 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 the clock source from the [10 MHz In/Out] connector for other devices. Press Utility → Page 1/2 → Clock → Source 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.
Channel Phase Mode Press Utility → Page 1/2 → Mode to enter the mode setup Interface, as shown in Figure 16.1. Figure 16.1 Mode Setup Interface Phase-locked Mode When changing the frequency, the DDSs of both channels reset, and the phase deviation between CH1 and CH2 is maintained. Independent Mode When changing the frequency, neither channels’ DDS resets and the phase deviation between CH1 and CH2 changes at random.
Overvoltage Protection Choose Utility → Page 1/2 → OverVoltage Protection to turn on or off the function. 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|.
Remote Interface The 4060B Series 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. The user can set LAN parameters or GPIB address. Figure 18.1 Interface Settings GPIB Set the GPIB address. LAN State Turn on LAN. LAN Setup Set the IP address, subnet mask, gateway and DHCP. Accept Save the current settings and return to the Utility menu.
Remote Interface 80 18.3 Remote Control via GPIB Each device connected to GPIB interface must have a unique address. The default value is 18 and values range from 1 to 30. The selected address is stored in non-volatile memory. Choose Utility → Page 1/2 → Interface → GPIB to enter the following interface. 18.4 Remote Control via LAN The 4060B Series can communicate with a PC through the LAN interface. Users can view and modify the LAN parameters.
Specifications Note: All specifications apply to the unit after: 1. A temperature stabilization time of 15 minutes over an ambient temperature range of 23 ∘ C ± 5 ∘ C. 2. Short correction operation performed before making measurement. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Dual Channel Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generators 4060B Series Specifications Note: All specifications apply to the unit after a temperature stabilization time of 30 minutes over an ambient temperature range of 23 °C ± 5 °C. Model 4062B 4063B Channels 4064B Waveform Characteristics (continued) 2 Total Harmonic Distortion (sine) < 0.075% (10 Hz to 20 kHz at 0 dBm) 1 µHz to 25 MHz Spurious (non-harmonic) ≤ 50 MHz, -70 dBc max. > 50 MHz, -65 dBc max.
Dual Channel Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generators 4060B Series Specifications (continued) Model 4062B, 4063B, 4064B Frequency Counter DSB-AM Modulation Characteristics Sine, square, ramp, arbitrary Measurement Frequency, period, positive/negative pulse width, duty cycle Source Internal, external Measurement Range Modulation Waveform Sine, square, ramp, noise, arbitrary 100 mHz to 200 MHz (DC coupling) 10 Hz to 200 MHz (AC coupling) Input Range 100 mVrms to ± 2.
Appendix: Waveforms 1 Common Waveforms StairUp Stair waveform, rising StairDn Stair waveform, falling StairUD Stair waveform, rising and falling Trapezia Trapezoidal waveform Ppulse Positive pulse Npulse Negative pulse UpRamp UpRamp waveform DnRamp DnRamp waveform SineTra Sine-Tra waveform SineVer Sine-Ver waveform 20.
Appendix: Waveforms Legend 5-times Legend polynomial Versiera Versiera Sinc Sinc function Gaussian Gaussian function Dlorentz Dlorentz function Haversine Haversine function Lorentz Lorentz function Gauspuls Gauspuls signal Gmonopuls Gmonopuls signal Tripuls Tripuls signal Weibull Weibull distribution LogNormal LogNormal Gaussian distribution Laplace Laplace distribution Maxwell Maxwell distribution Rayleigh Rayleigh distribution Cauchy Cauchy distribution 20.
Appendix: Waveforms SCR SCR firing profile TV TV signal Voice Voice signal Surge Surge signal Radar Analog radar signal Ripple Ripple wave of battery Gamma Gamma signal StepResp Step-response signal BandLimited Bandwidth-limited signal CPulse C-Pulse CWPulse CW pulse GateVibr Gate self-oscillation signal LFMPulse Linear FM pulse MCNoise Mechanical construction noise 20.
Appendix: Waveforms 85 20.
Appendix: Waveforms EEG Electroencephalogram EMG Electromyogram Pulseilogram Pulseilogram ResSpeed Speed curve of the respiration ECG1 Electrocardiogram 1 ECG2 Electrocardiogram 2 ECG3 Electrocardiogram 3 ECG4 Electrocardiogram 4 ECG5 Electrocardiogram 5 ECG6 Electrocardiogram 6 ECG7 Electrocardiogram 7 ECG8 Electrocardiogram 8 ECG9 Electrocardiogram 9 ECG10 Electrocardiogram 10 ECG11 Electrocardiogram 11 ECG12 Electrocardiogram 12 ECG13 Electrocardiogram 13 ECG14 Electrocardiogram 14 ECG15 Electrocardiogra
Appendix: Waveforms Chebyshev2 Chebyshev2 filter 20.
Daily Maintenance Do not store or leave the instrument in where the display screen will be exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the instrument, do not expose it to spray, liquid, or solvent. 21.1 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.
LIMITED THREE-YEAR WARRANTY B&K Precision Corp. warrants to the original purchaser that its products and the component parts thereof, will be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of three years from date of purchase. B&K Precision Corp. will, without charge, repair or replace, at its option, defective product or component parts. Returned product must be accompanied by proof of the purchase date in the form of a sales receipt.
Service Information Warranty Service Please go to the support and service section on our website at bkprecision.com to obtain an RMA #. Return the product in the original packaging with proof of purchase to the address below. Clearly state on the RMA the performance problem and return any leads, probes, connectors and accessories that you are using with the device. Non-Warranty Service Please go to the support and service section on our website at bkprecision.com to obtain an RMA #.
