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Arbitrary Function Generator

AFG-125/AFG-225/AFG-125P/AFG-225P

USER MANUAL

GW INSTEK PART NO. 82AF-12500E01

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Arbitrary Function Generator AFG-125/AFG-225/AFG-125P/AFG-225P USER MANUAL GW INSTEK PART NO.
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This manual contains proprietary information, which is protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. No part of this manual may be photocopied, reproduced or translated to another language without prior written consent of Good Will Corporation. The information in this manual was correct at the time of printing. However, Good Will continues to improve its products and therefore reserves the right to change the specifications, equipment, and maintenance procedures at any time without notice.
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Table of Contents Table of Contents SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .................................. 7 Safety Symbols .......................................................................7 Safety Guidelines....................................................................8 GETTING STARTED........................................ 11 Main Features ................................................................... 11 Panel Overview.................................................................. 13 Front Panel ..
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AFG-200 SERIES USER MANUAL SOURce[1|2]:APPLy:PULSe.................................................. 35 SOURce[1|2]:APPLy:NOISe.................................................. 36 SOURce[1|2]:APPLy:USER ................................................... 36 SOURce[1|2]:APPLy? ............................................................ 37 Output Commands ............................................................38 SOURce[1|2]:FUNCtion .......................................................
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Table of Contents SOURce[1|2]:SUM:INTernal:FUNction................................67 SOURce[1|2]:SUM:INTernal:FREQuency.............................68 SOURce[1|2]:SUM:AMPL .....................................................68 Frequency Sweep Commands ............................................ 70 Sweep Overview ...................................................................70 SOURce[1|2]:SWEep:STATe .................................................71 SOURce[1|2]:FREQuency:STARt ....................
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AFG-200 SERIES USER MANUAL Couple ...............................................................................96 SOURce[1|2]:FREQuency:COUPle:MODE .......................... 96 SOURce[1|2]:FREQuency:COUPle:OFFSet.......................... 96 SOURce[1|2]:FREQuency:COUPle:RATio ............................ 97 SOURce[1|2]:AMPlitude:COUPle:STATe ............................. 97 SOURce[1|2]:TRACk ............................................................. 97 Sync ..........................................
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This chapter contains important safety instructions that should be followed when operating and storing the function generator. Read the following before any operation to ensure your safety and to keep the function generator in the best condition. Safety Symbols These safety symbols may appear in this manual or on the instrument. Warning: Identifies conditions or practices that WARNING could result in injury or loss of life.
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AFG-200 SERIES USER MANUAL Double Insulated Do not dispose electronic equipment as unsorted municipal waste. Please use a separate collection facility or contact the supplier from which this instrument was purchased. Safety Guidelines General Guideline CAUTION Power Supply WARNING Fuse WARNING 8 • Do not place heavy objects on the instrument. • Do not place flammable objects on the instrument. • Avoid severe impact or rough handling that may damage the function generator.
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AFG-200 SERIES USER MANUAL Cleaning the function generator Operation Environment • Disconnect the power cord before cleaning the function generator. • Use a soft cloth dampened in a solution of mild detergent and water. Do not spray any liquid into the function generator. • Do not use chemicals containing harsh products such as benzene, toluene, xylene, and acetone. • Location: Indoor, no direct sunlight, dust free, almost non-conductive pollution (Note below) and avoid strong magnetic fields.
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AFG-200 SERIES USER MANUAL Disposal 10 Do not dispose this instrument as unsorted municipal waste. Please use a separate collection facility or contact the supplier from which this instrument was purchased. Please make sure discarded electrical waste is properly recycled to reduce environmental impact.
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AFG-200 SERIES USER MANUAL GETTING STARTED The Getting started chapter introduces the function generator’s main features, appearance and introduces a quick instructional summary of some of the basic functions. For comprehensive operation instructions, please see the operation chapter.
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AFG-200 SERIES USER MANUAL Interface • Power Supply (AFG-125P/ 225P only) • 12 • • USB interface as standard AWES (arbitrary waveform editing software) PC software 2.5V/3.3V/5V supply output 0.
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AFG-200 SERIES USER MANUAL Panel Overview Front Panel These LEDs indicate the immediate status of the power supply function on the AFG-125P/225P: Power Supply Status LEDs 2.5V 2.5V output is on 3.5V 3.5V output is on 5V 5V output is on OVER LOAD Overload condition Negative Output Negative output port GND Ground port Positive Output Positive output port SYNC SYNC Sync output. A TTL signal is output as the sweep marker or sync output signal. CH1 CH1 CH1 (Signal 1) output.
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AFG-200 SERIES USER MANUAL CH2 CH2 CH1 (Signal 2) output (AFG-225/AFG-225P only). 50Ω Rear Panel Vent USB Device Port Input Power DC 5V INPUT 2A MAX. Vent Cooling vent. USB Device Port Interfaces with the GDS-2000A and can also provide power. Input Power Input power source: DC 5V; 2A max.
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AFG-200 SERIES USER MANUAL System Requirements Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Microsoft Windows 7 Microsoft Windows Vista CPU 300MHz Memory 256MB Hard Disk Space 100MB Supports The USB 2.0 Universal Serial Bus specification is USB2.0(compatible supported with transfer rates from USB1.1 to with USB1.1) USB2.0. Software Installation Close all the programs that are currently running. Insert the included installation CD into your CD-ROM drive, and execute the following steps: 1.
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AFG-200 SERIES USER MANUAL Setup the Signal Generator PC Communication 1. Plug the power adapter into the power input port on the rear panel. 2. Connect the type B end of the accessory USB cable to the USB B port on the signal generator, and then connect the type A end of the USB cable to the USB A port on the computer. 3. Turn on the PC and control the signal generator through the PC software. The signal generator is ready for use.
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AFG-200 SERIES USER MANUAL Default Settings The command *RST is used to restore the default panel settings. Output Settings *RST Function Sine Wave Frequency 1kHz Amplitude 1.000 Vpp Offset 0.
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AFG-200 SERIES USER MANUAL Burst System Settings 18 Sweep status Off Burst frequency 1kHz Ncycle 1 Burst period 10ms Burst starting phase 0˚ Burst status Off Power off signal On Error queue Cleared Memory settings No change Output Off
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AFG-200 SERIES USER MANUAL REMOTE INTERFACE Establishing a Remote Connection .................................... 19 Configure USB interface.......................................................19 Remote control terminal connection...................................20 Command Syntax .................................................................
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AFG-200 SERIES USER MANUAL Remote control terminal connection Terminal application Invoke the terminal application such as MTTTY (Multi-Threaded TTY). For USB, set the COM port, baud rate, stop bit, data bit, and parity accordingly. To check the COM port No, see the Device Manager in the PC. For WinXP, Control panel → System → Hardware tab. Functionality check Run this query command via the terminal.
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AFG-200 SERIES USER MANUAL Command Syntax Compatible standard • IEEE488.2, 1992 (fully compatible) • SCPI, 1994 (partially compatible) Command Tree The SCPI standard is an ASCII based standard that defines the command syntax and structure for programmable instruments. Commands are based on a hierarchical tree structure. Each command keyword is a node on the command tree with the first keyword as the root node. Each sub node is separated with a colon.
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AFG-200 SERIES USER MANUAL Query A query is a simple or compound command followed by a question mark (?). A parameter (data) is returned. The maximum or minimum value for a parameter can also be queried where applicable. Example SOURce1:FREQuency? SOURce1:FREQuency? MIN Command forms Commands and queries have two different forms, long and short. The command syntax is written with the short form of the command in capitals and the remainder (long form) in lower case.
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AFG-200 SERIES USER MANUAL 1: command header Command Format 2: single space 3: parameter 4: message terminator Square Brackets [] Commands that contain squares brackets indicate that the contents are optional. The function of the command is the same with or without the square bracketed items. Brackets are not sent with the command.
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AFG-200 SERIES USER MANUAL NRf type with a suffix including MINimum, MAXimum or DEFault parameters. Arbitrary ASCII characters. Discrete ASCII character parameters NRf+ type suffixes. 1, 1.5, 4.5e-1 MAX, MIN, IMM, MAN 1 KHZ, 1.0 HZ, ΜHZ NRf+ type VPP including voltage peak to peak. NRf+ type including volt unit suffixes.
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AFG-200 SERIES USER MANUAL Command Separators Space A space is used to separate a parameter from a keyword/command header. Colon (:) A colon is used to separate keywords on each node. Semicolon (;) A semi colon is used to separate subcommands that have the same node level. For example: SOURce[1|2]:DCOffset? SOURce[1|2]:OUTPut? ÆSOURce1:DCOffset?;OUTPut? Colon + Semicolon (:;) A colon and semicolon can be used to combine commands from different node levels.
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AFG-200 SERIES USER MANUAL System Command SYSTem:ERRor? System Query Description Reads an error from the error queue. See page 122 for details regarding the error queue. Query Syntax SYSTem:ERRor? Return parameter Example Returns an error string, <256 ASCII characters. SYSTem:ERRor? -138 Suffix not allowed Returns an error string.
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AFG-200 SERIES USER MANUAL *RST System Command Description Reset the function generator to its factory default state. Note Note the *RST command will not delete instrument save states in memory. Syntax *RST SYSTem:VERSion? System Query Description Performs a system version query. Returns a string with the instrument, firmware version, FPGA revision Query Syntax SYSTem:VERSion? Return parameter Example SYST:VERS? AFG-225 VX.XXX_XXXX Returns the year and version for that year (1).
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AFG-200 SERIES USER MANUAL *OPC? System Query Description Returns the OPC bit to the output buffer when all pending operations have completed. I.e. when the OPC bit is set. Note Commands cannot be executed until the *OPC? query has completed. Query Syntax *OPC? Return parameter 1 Example *OPC? 1 Returns a “1” when all pending operations are complete. *WAI System Command Description This command waits until all pending operations have completed before executing additional commands. I.e.
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AFG-200 SERIES USER MANUAL Status Register Commands *CLS System Command Description The *CLS command clears all the event registers, the error queue and cancels an *OPC command. Syntax *CLS *ESE System Command Description The Standard Event Status Enable command determines which events in the Standard Event Status Event register can set the Event Summary Bit (ESB) of the Status Byte register. Any bit positions set to 1 enable the corresponding event.
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AFG-200 SERIES USER MANUAL Example *ESE? 4 Bit 2 is set. *ESR? System Command Description Reads and clears the Standard Event Status Register. The bit weight of the standard event status register is returned. Note The *CLS will also clear the standard event status register.
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AFG-200 SERIES USER MANUAL *SRE System Command Description The Service Request Enable Command determines which events in the Status Byte Register are allowed to set the MSS (Master summary bit). Any bit that is set to “1” can cause the MSS bit to be set. Note The *CLS command clears the status byte event register, but not the enable register. Syntax Parameter *SRE Example *SRE 12 0~255 Sets a bit weight of 12 (bits 2 and 3) for the service request enable register.
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AFG-200 SERIES USER MANUAL Apply Commands The APPLy command has 5 different types of outputs (Sine, Square, Ramp, Pulse, Noise, ). The command is the quickest, easiest way to output waveforms remotely. Frequency, amplitude and offset can be specified for each function. As only basic parameters can be set with the Apply command, other parameters use the instrument default values. The Apply command will set the trigger source to immediate and disable burst, modulation and sweep modes.
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AFG-200 SERIES USER MANUAL Output Amplitude When setting the amplitude, MINimum, MAXimum and DEFault can be used. The range depends on the function being used and the output termination (50Ω or high impedance). The default amplitude for all functions is 100 mVpp (50Ω). If the amplitude has been set and the output termination is changed from 50Ω to high impedance, the amplitude will double. Changing the output termination from high impedance to 50Ω will half the amplitude.
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AFG-200 SERIES USER MANUAL The offset is also determined by the output termination (50Ω or high impedance). If the offset has been set and the output termination has changed from 50Ω to high impedance, the offset will double. Changing the output termination from high impedance to 50Ω will half the offset. SOURce[1|2]:APPLy:SINusoid Description Syntax Parameter Example Source Specific Command Outputs a sine wave from the selected channel when the command has executed.
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AFG-200 SERIES USER MANUAL Sets frequency to 2kHz and sets the amplitude and offset to the maximum. SOURce[1|2]:APPLy:RAMP Source Specific Command Description Outputs a ramp wave from the selected channel when the command has executed. Frequency, amplitude and offset can also be set. The symmetry is set to 50%. Syntax SOURce[1|2]:APPLy:RAMP [ [, [,] ]] Parameter 1μHz~1MHz 1mVpp~2.5Vpp (50Ω) -1.25V~1.
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AFG-200 SERIES USER MANUAL Example 1mVpp~2.5Vpp (50Ω) -1.25V~1.25V (50Ω) SOUR1:APPL:PULS 1KHZ,MIN,MAX Sets frequency to 1kHz and sets the amplitude to minimum and the and offset to the maximum. Source Specific Command SOURce[1|2]:APPLy:NOISe Description Outputs Gaussian noise. Amplitude and offset can also be set. Note Frequency cannot be used with the noise function; however a value (or DEFault) must be specified. The frequency is remembered for the next function used.
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AFG-200 SERIES USER MANUAL Syntax SOURce[1|2]:APPLy:USER [ [, [,] ]] Parameter 1μHz~60MHz 1mVpp~2.5Vpp (50Ω) -1.25V~1.25V (50Ω) Example SOUR1:APPL:USER SOURce[1|2]:APPLy? Source Specific Command Description Outputs a string with the current settings. Note The string can be passed back appended to the Apply Command.
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AFG-200 SERIES USER MANUAL Output Commands Unlike the Apply commands, the Output commands are low level commands to program the function generator. This section describes the low-level commands used to program the function generator. Although the APPLy command provides the most straightforward method to program the function generator, the low-level commands give you more flexibility to change individual parameters.
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AFG-200 SERIES USER MANUAL Sine Square Ramp Pulse Noise ARB AM 9 9 9 9 × 9 FM 9 9 9 × × × PM 9 9 9 × × × FSK 9 9 9 9 × × 9 SWEEP 9 BURST 9 9 9 9 9 × 9 9 × × × 9 9 × × √ SUM Syntax SOURce[1|2]:FUNCtion {SINusoid|SQUare|RAMP| PULSe|NOISe| USER} Example SOUR1:FUNC SIN Sets the output as a sine function. Query Syntax SOURce[1|2]:FUNCtion? Return Parameter SIN, SQU, RAMP, PULS, NOIS, USER Example Returns the current output type.
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AFG-200 SERIES USER MANUAL Noise Not applicable User 1μHz~60MHz If the function mode is changed and the current frequency setting is not supported by the new mode, the frequency setting will be altered to next highest value. The duty cycle of square waveforms depends on the frequency settings. 1.0% to 99.
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AFG-200 SERIES USER MANUAL SOURce[1|2]:AMPlitude Source Specific Command Description The SOURce[1|2]:AMPLitude command sets the output amplitude for the selected channel. The query command returns the current amplitude settings. Note The maximum and minimum amplitude depends on the output termination. The default amplitude for all functions is 100 mVpp (50Ω). If the amplitude has been set and the output termination is changed from 50Ω to high impedance, the amplitude will double.
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AFG-200 SERIES USER MANUAL Syntax SOURce[1|2]:AMPlitude {< amplitude> |MINimum|MAXimum} Example SOUR1:AMP MAX Sets the amplitude to the maximum for the current mode. Query Syntax SOURce[1|2]:AMPlitude? {MINimum|MAXimum} Return Parameter Example Returns the amplitude for the current mode. SOUR1:AMP? MAX +2.50000E+00 The maximum amplitude that can be set for the current function is 2.5 volts.
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AFG-200 SERIES USER MANUAL Syntax SOURce[1|2]:DCOffset {< offset> |MINimum|MAXimum} Example SOUR1:DCO MAX Sets the offset to the maximum for the current mode. Query Syntax SOURce[1|2]:DCOffset? {MINimum|MAXimum} Return Parameter Example Returns the offset for the current mode. SOUR1:DCO? +1.0000E+00 The offset for the current mode is set to +1 volts. SOURce[1|2]:SQUare:DCYCle Source Specific Command Description Sets or queries the duty cycle for square waves only.
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AFG-200 SERIES USER MANUAL Example SOUR1:SQU:DCYC MAX Sets the duty cycle to the highest possible for the current frequency. Query Syntax SOURce[1|2]:SQUare:DCYCle? {MINimum|MAXimum} Return Parameter Example Returns the duty cycle as a percentage. SOUR1:SQU:DCYC? +5.00E+01 The duty cycle is set 50%. Source Specific Command SOURce[1|2]:RAMP:SYMMetry Description Sets or queries the symmetry for ramp waves only. The setting is remembered if the function mode is changed.
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AFG-200 SERIES USER MANUAL Source Specific Command OUTPut[1|2] Description Enables/Disables or queries the front panel output from the selected channel. The default is set to off. Note If the output is overloaded by an external voltage, the output will turn off and an error message will be displayed. The overload must first be removed before the output can be turned on again with output command. Using the Apply command automatically sets the front panel output to on.
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AFG-200 SERIES USER MANUAL impedance, the amplitude will double. Changing the output termination from high impedance to 50Ω will half the amplitude. If the output termination is set to high impedance, dBm units cannot be used. The units will default to Vpp. Syntax OUTPut[1|2]:LOAD {DEFault|INFinity} Example OUTP1:LOAD DEF Sets the channel 1 output termination to 50Ω.
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AFG-200 SERIES USER MANUAL Example VRMS Vrms DBM dBm SOUR1:VOLT:UNIT? VPP The amplitude units are set to Vpp.
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AFG-200 SERIES USER MANUAL Pulse Configuration Commands The pulse chapter is used to control and output pulse waveforms. Unlike the APPLy command, low level control is possible including setting the rise time, fall time, period and pulse width. Period 90% 50% 90% Pulse Width 50% 10% 10% Rise time Fall time SOURce[1|2]:PULSe:PERiod Source Specific Command Description Sets or queries the pulse period. The default period is 1 ms.
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AFG-200 SERIES USER MANUAL Return Parameter Example 40ns~2000s SOUR1:PULS:PER? +1.0000E+01 The period is set to 10 seconds. Source Specific Command SOURce[1|2]:PULSe:WIDTh Description Sets or queries the pulse width. The default pulse width is 100us. The minimum pulse width is affected by the period time. If the period is over 20 or 200 seconds, then the minimum pulse width is 1us and 10us, respectively.
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AFG-200 SERIES USER MANUAL Amplitude Modulation (AM) Commands AM Overview To successfully create an AM waveform, the following commands must be executed in order. Enable AM Modulation 3. Turn on AM modulation using the SOURce[1|2]: AM:STAT ON command Configure Carrier 4. Use the APPLy command to select a carrier waveform. Alternatively the equivalent FUNC, FREQ, AMPl, and DCOffs commands can be used to create a carrier waveform with a designated frequency, amplitude and offset.
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AFG-200 SERIES USER MANUAL SOURce[1|2]:AM:STATe Source Specific Command Description Sets or disables AM modulation. By default AM modulation is disabled. AM modulation must be enabled before setting other parameters. Note Burst or sweep mode will be disabled if AM modulation is enabled. As only one modulation is allowed at any one time, other modulation modes will be disabled when AM modulation is enabled. Syntax SOURce[1|2]:AM:STATe {OFF|ON} Example SOUR1:AM:STAT ON Enables AM modulation.
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AFG-200 SERIES USER MANUAL Query Syntax SOURce[1|2]:AM:INTernal:FUNCtion? Return Parameter SIN Example Sine UPRAMP Upramp SQU Square DNRAMP Dnramp TRI Triangle SOUR1:AM:INT:FUNC? SIN The shape for the modulating waveform is Sine. Source Specific Command SOURce[1|2]:AM:INTernal:FREQuency Description Sets the frequency of the internal modulating waveform only. The default frequency is 100Hz.
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AFG-200 SERIES USER MANUAL Note The function generator will not output more than ±5V, regardless of the modulation depth. The modulation depth of an external source is controlled using the ±5V MOD INPUT terminal on the rear panel, and not the SOURce[1|2]:AM:DEPTh command. Syntax SOURce[1|2]:AM:DEPTh { |MINimum|MAXimum} Parameter Example SOUR1:AM:DEPT 50 0~120% Sets the modulation depth to 50%.
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AFG-200 SERIES USER MANUAL Frequency Modulation (FM) Commands FM Overview The following is an overview of the steps required to generate an FM waveform. Enable FM Modulation 9. Turn on FM modulation using the SOURce[1|2]: FM:STAT ON command. Configure Carrier 10. Use the APPLy command to select a carrier waveform. Alternatively, the FUNC, FREQ, AMPl, and DCOffs commands can be used to create a carrier waveform with a designated frequency, amplitude and offset.
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AFG-200 SERIES USER MANUAL Source Specific Command SOURce[1|2]:FM:STATe Description Sets or disables FM modulation. By default FM modulation is disabled. FM modulation must be enabled before setting other parameters. Note Burst or sweep mode will be disabled if FM modulation is enabled. As only one modulation is allowed at any one time, other modulation modes will be disabled when FM modulation is enabled. Syntax SOUR[1|2]:FM:STATe {OFF|ON} Example SOUR1:FM:STAT ON Enables FM modulation.
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AFG-200 SERIES USER MANUAL Query Syntax SOURce[1|2]:FM:INTernal:FUNCtion? Return Parameter SIN Example Sine UPRAMP Upramp SQU Square DNRAMP Dnramp TRI Triangle SOUR1:FM:INT:FUNC? SIN The shape for the modulating waveform is Sine. Source Specific Command SOURce[1|2]:FM:INTernal:FREQuency Description Sets the frequency of the internal modulating waveform only. The default frequency is 10Hz.
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AFG-200 SERIES USER MANUAL Description Sets or queries the peak frequency deviation of the modulating waveform from the carrier waveform. The default peak deviation is 100Hz. The frequency deviation of external sources is controlled using the ±5V MOD INPUT terminal on the rear panel. A positive signal (>0~+5V) will increase the deviation (up to the set frequency deviation), whilst a negative voltage will reduce the deviation.
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AFG-200 SERIES USER MANUAL Query Syntax SOURce[1|2]:FM:DEViation? [MINimum|MAXimum] Return Parameter Example Returns the frequency deviation in Hz. SOURce[1|2]:FM:DEViation? MAX +1.0000E+01 Returns the maximum frequency deviation allowed.
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AFG-200 SERIES USER MANUAL Frequency-Shift Keying (FSK) Commands FSK Overview The following is an overview of the steps required to generate an FSK modulated waveform. Enable FSK Modulation 15. Turn on FSK modulation using the SOURce[1|2]: FSK:STAT ON command. Configure Carrier 16. Use the APPLy command to select a carrier waveform. Alternatively, the FUNC, FREQ, AMPl, and DCOffs commands can be used to create a carrier waveform with a designated frequency, amplitude and offset. Select FSK Source 17.
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AFG-200 SERIES USER MANUAL Example SOUR1:FSK:STAT ON Enables FSK modulation Query Syntax SOURce[1|2]:FSKey:STATe? Return Parameter 0 1 Example Disabled (OFF) Enabled (ON) SOUR1:FSK:STAT? 1 FSK modulation is currently enabled. Source Specific Command SOURce[1|2]:FSKey:FREQuency Description Sets the FSK hop frequency. The default hop frequency is set to 100Hz. Note For FSK, the modulating waveform is a square wave with a duty cycle of 50%.
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AFG-200 SERIES USER MANUAL Source Specific Command SOURce[1|2]:FSKey:INTernal:RATE Description Sets or queries the FSK rate for internal sources only. Note External sources will ignore this command. Syntax SOURce[1|2]:FSKey:INTernal:RATE { |MINimum|MAXimum} Parameter Example SOUR1:FSK:INT:RATE MAX 2 mHz~100 kHz Sets the rate to the maximum (100kHz).
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AFG-200 SERIES USER MANUAL Phase Modulation (PM)Commands PM Overview The following is an overview of the steps required to generate a PM modulated waveform. Enable PM Modulation 20. Turn on PM modulation using the SOURce[1|2]: PM:STATe ON command. Configure Carrier 21. Use the APPLy command to select a carrier waveform. Alternatively, the FUNC, FREQ, AMPl, and DCOffs commands can be used to create a carrier waveform with a designated frequency, amplitude and offset.
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AFG-200 SERIES USER MANUAL SOURce[1|2]:PM:STATe Source Specific Command Description Turns PM Modulation on or off. By default PM modulation is off. Note Burst or sweep mode will be disabled if PM modulation is enabled. As only one modulation is allowed at any one time, other modulation modes will be disabled when PM modulation is enabled.
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AFG-200 SERIES USER MANUAL Return Parameter SIN Example Sine UPRAMP Upramp SQU Square DNRAMP Dnramp TRI Triangle SOUR1:PM:INT:FUNC? SIN The shape for the modulating waveform is Sine. Source Specific Command SOURce[1|2]:PM:INTernal:FREQuency Description Sets the modulating waveform frequency for internal sources. The default frequency is set to 100Hz.
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AFG-200 SERIES USER MANUAL Note For external sources, the phase deviation is controlled by the ±5V MOD Input terminal on the rear panel. If the phase deviation is set to 180 degrees, then +5V represents a deviation of 180 degrees. A lower input voltage will decrease the set phase deviation. Syntax SOURce[1|2]:PM:DEViation {< phase>|minimum |maximum} Parameter Example SOUR1:PM:DEViation +3.0000E+01 0°~360° Sets the deviation to 30°.
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AFG-200 SERIES USER MANUAL SUM Modulation (SUM) Commands SUM Overview The following is an overview of the steps required to generate a SUM modulated waveform. Enable SUM Modulation 26. Turn on SUM modulation using the SOURce[1|2]: SUM:STATe ON command. Configure Carrier 27. Use the APPLy command to select a carrier waveform. Alternatively, the FUNC, FREQ, AMPl, and DCOffs commands can be used to create a carrier waveform with a designated frequency, amplitude and offset.
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AFG-200 SERIES USER MANUAL SOURce[1|2]:SUM:STATe Source Specific Command Description Turns SUM Modulation on or off. By default SUM modulation is off. Note Burst or sweep mode will be disabled if SUM modulation is enabled. As only one modulation is allowed at any one time, other modulation modes will be disabled when SUM modulation is enabled.
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AFG-200 SERIES USER MANUAL Query Syntax SOURce[1|2]:SUM:INTernal:FUNction? Return Parameter SIN Example Sine UPRAMP Upramp SQU Square DNRAMP Dnramp TRI Triangle SOUR1:SUM:INT:FUNC? SIN The shape for the modulating waveform is Sine. SOURce[1|2]:SUM:INTernal:FREQuency Source Specific Command Description Sets the modulating waveform frequency for internal sources. The default frequency is set to 100Hz.
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AFG-200 SERIES USER MANUAL Note If an external SUM source is selected, the amplitude of the modulated waveform is controlled using the ±5V MOD INPUT terminal on the rear panel. A positive signal (>0~+5V) will increase the AMPLitude (up to the set amplitude), whilst a negative voltage will reduce the amplitude. Syntax SOURce[1|2]:SUM:AMPL{< percent>|minimum |maximum} Parameter Example SOUR1:SUM:AMPLitude +3.0000E+01 0%~100% Sets the amplitude to 30%.
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AFG-200 SERIES USER MANUAL Frequency Sweep Commands Sweep Overview Below shows the order in which commands must be executed to perform a sweep. Enable Sweep Mode 1. Turn on Sweep mode modulation using the SOURce[1|2]: SWE:STAT ON command. Select waveform shape, amplitude and offset 2. Use the APPLy command to select the waveform shape. Alternatively, the FUNC, FREQ, AMPl, and DCOffs commands can be used to create a waveform with a designated frequency, amplitude and offset. Select Sweep Boundaries 3.
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AFG-200 SERIES USER MANUAL 5. Choose the sweep time using the SOURce[1|2]:SWE:TIME command. Select Sweep Time Select the sweep trigger source 6. Select an internal or external sweep trigger source using the SOURce[1|2]:SOUR command. Select the marker frequency 7. To output a marker frequency from the trigger out, use The SOURce[1|2]:MARK:FREQ command. To enable marker frequency output, use the SOURce[1|2]:MARK ON command. The marker frequency can be set to a value within the sweep span.
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AFG-200 SERIES USER MANUAL Source Specific Command SOURce[1|2]:FREQuency:STARt Description Sets the start frequency of the sweep. 100Hz is the default start frequency. Note To sweep up or down, set the stop frequency higher or lower than the start frequency. Syntax SOURce[1|2]:FREQuency:STARt {|MINimum|MAXimum} Parameter 1μHz~ 25MHz 1μHz~ 15MHz(Square) 1μHz~ 1MHz (Ramp) Example SOUR1:FREQ:STAR +2.0000E+03 Sets the start frequency to 2kHz.
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AFG-200 SERIES USER MANUAL Parameter 1μHz~ 25MHz 1μHz~ 15MHz(Square) 1μHz~ 1MHz (Ramp) Example SOUR1:FREQ:STOP +2.0000E+03 Sets the stop frequency to 2kHz. Query Syntax SOURce[1|2]:FREQuency:STOP? MAXimum] Return Parameter Example [MINimum| Returns the stop frequency in Hz. SOUR1:FREQ:STOP? MAX +8.0000E+00 Returns the maximum stop frequency allowed. Source Specific Command SOURce[1|2]:FREQuency:CENTer Description Sets and queries the center frequency of the sweep.
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AFG-200 SERIES USER MANUAL Example SOUR1:FREQ:CENT? MAX +8.0000E+00 Returns the maximum center frequency allowed, depending on the span. Source Specific Command SOURce[1|2]:FREQuency:SPAN Description Sets and queries the frequency span of the sweep. 900 Hz is the default frequency span. The span frequency is equal to the stop-start frequencies. Note To sweep up or down, set the span as positive or negative.
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AFG-200 SERIES USER MANUAL Source Specific Command SOURce[1|2]:SWEep:SPACing Description Sets linear or logarithmic sweep spacing. The default spacing is linear. Syntax SOURce[1|2]:SWEep:SPACing {LINear|LOGarithmic} Example SOUR1:SWE:SPAC LIN Sets the spacing to linear. Query Syntax SOURce[1|2]:SWEep:SPACing? Return Parameter LIN LOG Example Linear spacing Logarithmic spacing SOUR1:SWE:SPAC? LIN The spacing is currently set as linear.
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AFG-200 SERIES USER MANUAL Example SOUR1:SWE:TIME? +2.0000E+01 Returns the sweep time (20 seconds). Source Specific Command SOURce[1|2]:SWEep:SOURce Description Sets or queries the trigger source as immediate (internal)or manual. Immediate (internal) is the default trigger source. IMMediate will constantly output a swept waveform. Manual will ouput a swept waveform after the trigger softkey is pressed.
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AFG-200 SERIES USER MANUAL Source Specific Command SOURce[1|2]:MARKer:FREQuency Description Sets or queries the marker frequency. The default marker frequency is 550 Hz. The marker frequency is used to output a trigger out signal from the trigger terminal on the front panel. Note The marker frequency must be between the start and stop frequencies.
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AFG-200 SERIES USER MANUAL Description Turns the marker frequency on or off. The default is off. Note MARKer ON The SYNC signal goes logically high/low at the start of each sweep and goes low/high at the marker frequency. MARKer OFF The SYNC signal turn off Syntax SOURce[1|2]:MARKer {OFF|ON} Example SOUR1:MARK ON Enables the marker frequency. Query Syntax SOURce[1|2]:MARKer? Return Parameter 0 Disabled 1 Example Enabled SOUR1:MARK? 1 The marker frequency is enabled.
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AFG-200 SERIES USER MANUAL Burst Mode Commands Burst Mode Overview Burst mode can be configured to use an internal trigger (N Cycle mode). Using N Cycle mode, each time the function generator receives a trigger, the function generator will output a specified number of waveform cycles (burst). After the burst, the function generator will wait for the next trigger before outputting another burst. N Cycle is the default Burst mode. *assuming the Trigger polarity is not inverted.
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AFG-200 SERIES USER MANUAL The following is an overview of the steps required to generate a burst waveform. Enable Burst Mode 1. Turn on Burst mode using the SOURce[1|2]:BURS:STAT ON command. Configuration 2. Use the APPLy command to select a sine, square, ramp, pulse burst waveform*. Alternatively, the FUNC, FREQ, AMPl, and DCOffs commands can be used to create the burst waveform* with a designated frequency, amplitude and offset. *2 mHz minimum for internally triggered bursts.
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AFG-200 SERIES USER MANUAL Source Specific Command SOURce[1|2]:BURSt:STATe Description Turns burst mode on or off. By default burst mode is turned off. Note When burst mode is turned on, sweep and any modulation modes are disabled. Syntax SOURce[1|2]:BURSt:STATe {OFF|ON} Example SOUR1:BURS:STAT ON Turns burst mode on. Query Syntax SOURce[1|2]:BURSt:STATe? Return Parameter 0 1 Example Disabled Enabled SOUR1:BURS:STAT? 0 Burst mode is off.
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AFG-200 SERIES USER MANUAL SOURce[1|2]:BURSt:NCYCles Source Specific Command Description Sets or queries the number of cycles (burst count) in triggered burst mode. The default number of cycles is 1. The burst count is ignored in gated mode.
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AFG-200 SERIES USER MANUAL SOURce[1|2]:BURSt:INTernal:PERiod Description Source Specific Command Sets or queries the burst period. Burst period settings are only applicable when the trigger is set to immediate. The default burst period is 10 ms. During manual triggering, external triggering or Gate burst mode, the burst period settings are ignored. Note The burst period must be long enough to output the designated number of cycles for a selected frequency.
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AFG-200 SERIES USER MANUAL Description Sets or queries the starting phase for the burst. The default phase is 0 degrees. At 0 degrees, sine square and ramp waveforms are at 0 volts. In gated burst mode, waveforms are continuously output (burst) when the Trig signal is true. The voltage level at the starting phase is used to determine the voltage level of the signal in-between bursts. Note The phase command is not used with pulse waveforms.
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AFG-200 SERIES USER MANUAL Manual Note Manual triggering will output a burst waveform after the trigger softkey is pressed. If the APPLy command was used, the source is automatically set to IMMediate. The *OPC/*OPC? command/query can be used to signal the end of the burst. Syntax SOURce[1|2]:BURSt:TRIGger:SOURce {IMMediate|MANual} Example SOUR1:BURS:TRIG:SOUR IMM Sets the burst trigger source to immediate.
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AFG-200 SERIES USER MANUAL Return Parameter Example Delay in seconds SOUR1:BURS:TRIG:DEL ? +1.0000E+01 The trigger delay is 10 seconds. Source Specific Command SOURce[1|2]:BURSt:TRIGger:SLOPe Description Sets or queries the trigger edge for externally triggered bursts from the Trigger INPUT terminal on the rear panel. By default the trigger is rising edge (Positive).
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AFG-200 SERIES USER MANUAL Syntax SOURce[1|2]:BURSt:GATE:POLarity {NORMal|INVertes} Parameter NORMal Logically high INVertes Logically low Example SOUR1:BURS:GATE:POL INV Sets the state to logically low (inverted). Query Syntax SOURce[1|2]:BURSt:GATE:POLarity? Return Parameter NORM Normal(High) logical level INV Example Inverted (low) logical level SOUR1:BURS:GATE:POL? INV The true state is inverted(logically low).
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AFG-200 SERIES USER MANUAL Sets the trigger output signal slope to positive (rising edge). Query Syntax SOURce[1|2]:BURSt:OUTPut:TRIGger:SLOPe? Return Parameter POS Rising edge. NEG Falling edge. Example SOUR1:BURS:OUTP:TRIG:SLOP? POS The trigger output signal slope to positive. SOURce[1|2]:BURSt:OUTPut[1|2]:TRIGger Description Source Specific Command Sets or queries the trigger output signal on or off. By default the signal is disabled. When enabled, a TTL compatible square wave is output.
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AFG-200 SERIES USER MANUAL Arbitrary Waveform Commands Arbitrary Waveform Overview Use the steps below to output an arbitrary waveform over the remote interface. Output Arbitrary Waveform 1. Use the SOURce[1|2]:FUNCtion USER command to output the arbitrary waveform currently selected in memory. Select Waveform Frequency, amplitude and offset 2. Use the APPLy command to select frequency, amplitude and DC offset. Alternatively, the FUNC, FREQ, AMPl, and DCOffs commands can be used. Load Waveform Data 3.
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AFG-200 SERIES USER MANUAL SOURce[1|2]:FUNCtion USER Source Specific Command Description Use the SOURce[1|2]:FUNCtion USER command to output the arbitrary waveform currently selected in memory. The waveform is output with the current frequency, amplitude and offset settings. Syntax SOURce[1|2]:FUNCtion USER Example SOUR1:FUNC USER Selects and outputs the current waveform in memory.
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AFG-200 SERIES USER MANUAL data (16 bit integer). Therefore the number of bytes is always twice the number of data points. Syntax SOURce[1|2]:DATA:DAC VOLATILE, ，{|, , . . . } Parameter Start address of the arbitrary waveform Example Decimal or integer values ±511 SOURce[1|2]:DATA:DAC VOLATILE, #210 Binary Data The command above downloads 5 data values (stored in 16 bytes) using the binary block format.
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AFG-200 SERIES USER MANUAL SOURce[1|2]:ARB:EDIT:DELete Source Specific Command Description Deletes a segment of a waveform from memory. The segment is defined by a starting address and length. Note A waveform/waveform segment cannot be deleted when output. Syntax SOURce[1|2]:ARB:EDIT:DELete [[,]] Parameter Start address: 0~4095 1 ~ 4096 Example SOURce1:ARB:EDIT:DEL 1000, 256 Deletes a section of 256 data points from the waveform starting at address 1000.
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AFG-200 SERIES USER MANUAL Parameter Example
Address of data point: 0~4095 Value data: ± 511 SOUR1:ARB:EDIT:POIN 1000, 511 Creates a point on the arbitrary waveform at address 1000 with the highest amplitude. Source Specific Command SOURce[1|2]:ARB:EDIT:LINE Description Edit a line on the arbitrary waveform. The line is created with a starting address and data point and a finishing address and data point. Note A waveform/waveform segment cannot be deleted when output.
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AFG-200 SERIES USER MANUAL Example 1 ~ 4096 SOUR1:ARB:EDIT:PROT 40, 50 Protects a segment of the waveform from address 40 for 50 data points. Source Specific Command SOURce[1|2]:ARB:EDIT:PROTect:ALL Description Protects the arbitrary waveform currently in non-volatile memory/ currently being output.
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AFG-200 SERIES USER MANUAL Phase The phase command remotely controls the phase and channel synchronization. Instrument Command SOURce[1|2]:PHASe Description Sets the phase. Syntax SOURce[1|2]:PHASe Parameter phase -180~180 min Sets the phase to the minimum value. max Sets the phase to the maxium value. Example SOURce1:PHASe {||} 25 Sets the phase of channel 1 to 25°. Query Syntax SOURce[1|2]:PHASe? {MAX|MIN} Return Parameter phase Example Returns the current phase.
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AFG-200 SERIES USER MANUAL Couple The Couple commands can be used to remotely set the frequency coupling and amplitude coupling. SOURce[1|2]:FREQuency:COUPle:MODE Instrument Command Description Set the frequency coupling mode. Syntax SOURce[1|2]:FREQuency:COUPle:MODE {Off|Offset|Ratio} Example SOURce1:FREQuency:COUPle:MODE Offset Sets the frequency coupling mode to offset. Query Syntax SOURce[1|2]:FREQuency:COUPle:MODE？ Return Parameter Off Example Disables frequency coupling.
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AFG-200 SERIES USER MANUAL The offset of channel 2 from channel 1 is 2kHz. SOURce[1|2]:FREQuency:COUPle:RATio Instrument Command Description Sets the frequency coupling ratio when frequency coupling is set to ratio mode. Syntax SOURce[1|2]:FREQuency:COUPle:RATio {ratio} Example SOURce1:FREQuency:COUPle:RATio 2 Set the CH2 to CH1 frequency ratio to 2. Query Syntax SOURce[1|2]:FREQuency:COUPle:RATio? Example SOURce1:FREQuency:COUPle:RATio? +2.0000E+00 Returns the CH2 to CH1 frequency ratio as 2.
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AFG-200 SERIES USER MANUAL Description Turns tracking on or off. Syntax SOURce[1|2]:TRACk {ON|OFF|INVerted} Example SOURce1:TRACk ON Turns tracking on. Channel 2 will “track” the changes of channel 1. Query Syntax SOURce[1|2]:TRACk? Return Parameter ON ON OFF OFF INV INVerted Example SOURce1:TRACk? ON Channel tracking is turned on.
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AFG-200 SERIES USER MANUAL Sync A sync output is provided on the front panel SYNC port. All of the standard output functions (except noise) have an associated Sync signal. For Applications where you may not want to output the Sync signal, you can disable the sync connector. The Sync signal may be derived from either output channel in a two-channel instrument. By default the Sync signal is derived from Channel 1.
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AFG-200 SERIES USER MANUAL Query Syntax OUTPut[1|2]:SYNC:MODE? Return Parameter CARR MARK Example The output is synchronized with the carrier. For scan, pulse, and arbitrary waveforms the marker signal is output from the Sync output. OUTP1:SYNC:MODE? CARR Indicates that the Sync output signal is synchronized to the carrier signal. Instrument Command OUTPut[1|2]:SYNC:POLarity Description This command controls the Sync signal output polarity.
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AFG-200 SERIES USER MANUAL Instrument Command OUTPut:SYNC:SOURce Description Outputs the sync signal for the source you have selected. Syntax OUTPut:SYNC:SOURce {CH1|CH2} Example OUTPut:SYNC:SOURce CH1 Sets the sync output signal to synchronize to channel 1. Query Syntax OUTPut:SYNC:SOURce? Return Parameter CH1 Synchronize the CH1 signal CH2 Synchronize the CH2 signal Example OUTP1:SYNC:SOUR？ CH1 The Sync output signal is synchronized to CH1.
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AFG-200 SERIES USER MANUAL Power Commands AFG-225P/AFG-125P have the function of output power，can be set 2.5V/3.3V/5V. Instrument Command VOUTput Description Enables/Disables or queries the front panel power output from the selected channel. The default is set to off.
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AFG-200 SERIES USER MANUAL Example VSET? 2.
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AFG-200 SERIES USER MANUAL Save and Recall Commands Up to 10 different instrument states can be stored to non-volatile memory (memory locations 0~9). Instrument Command *SAV Description Saves the current instrument state to a specified save slot. When a state is saved, all the current instrument settings, functions and waveforms are also saved. Note The *SAV command doesn’t save waveforms in non-volatile memory, only the instrument state.
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AFG-200 SERIES USER MANUAL Delete instrument state （ARB+Setting） from memory location 0. MEMory:STATe:DELete ALL Instrument Command Description Delete memory from all memory locations, 0~9. Syntax MEMory:STATe:DELete ALL Example MEM:STAT:DEL ALL Deletes all the instrument states from memory locations 0~9.
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AFG-200 SERIES USER MANUAL Error Messages The AFG-200 SERIES has a number of specific error codes. Use the SYSTem:ERRor command to recall the error codes. For more information regarding the error queue. Command Error Codes -101 Invalid character An invalid character was used in the command string. Example: #, $, %. SOURce1:AM:DEPTh MIN% -102 Syntax error Invalid syntax was used in the command string. Example: An unexpected character may have been encountered, like an unexpected space.
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AFG-200 SERIES USER MANUAL -112 Program mnemonic too long A command header contains more than 12 characters: OUTP:SYNCHRONIZATION ON -113 Undefined header An undefined header was encountered. The header is syntactically correct. Example: the header contains a character mistake. SOUR1:AMM:DEPT MIN -123 Exponent too large Numeric exponent exceeds 32,000. Example: SOURce[1|2]:BURSt:NCYCles 1E34000 -124 Too many digits The mantissa (excluding leading 0’s) contains more than 255 digits.
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AFG-200 SERIES USER MANUAL A parameter was used in the command where not allowed. Example: A discrete parameter was used where a numeric parameter was expected. SOUR1:MARK:FREQ ON -158 String data not allowed An unexpected character string was used where none were expected. Example: A character string is used instead of a valid parameter. SOURce1:SWEep:SPACing ’TEN’ -161 Invalid block data Invalid block data was received.
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AFG-200 SERIES USER MANUAL -223 Settings conflict;frequency forced duty cycle change Example: If the frequency is changed and the current Duty cannot be supported at the new frequency ,the Duty will be automatically adjusted. -221 Settings conflict; frequency reduced for ramp function Example: When the function is changed to ramp,the Output frequency is automatically reduced if over range.
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AFG-200 SERIES USER MANUAL -221 Settings conflict;The phase function doesn’t support ARB,square wave pulse waveforms. Example:The phase function doesn’t support ARB -221 Settings conflict;Burst function can not be performed under current setting Example: A burst waveform cannot be generated with the noise or pulse waveforms. -221 Settings conflict;Sweep function can not be performed under current setting. Example: A sweep waveform cannot be generated with the noise or pulse waveforms.
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AFG-200 SERIES USER MANUAL -221 Settings conflict;Arb doesn’t support phase operation in burst mode. Example: When burst mode is enabled,the parameter of phase can not be change. -221 Settings conflict;Sweep mode doesn’t support frequency coupling Example:When modulation mode is enabled,amplitude coupling mode is automatically disabled. -221 Settings conflict;Burst mode doesn’t support frequency coupling. Example: When burst mode is enabled,amplitude coupling mode is automatically disabled.
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AFG-200 SERIES USER MANUAL -221 Settings conflict; Coupling can not be performed under current setting Example: When sweep mode is enabled,coupling mode is automatically disabled. -221 Settings conflict;The dBm units can not used,when load is high_z. Example: The dBm units can not be used when the load is high_z. -221 Settings conflict;value clipped to upper limit. Example: The parameter was set out of range. The parameter is automatically set to the maximum value allowed.
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AFG-200 SERIES USER MANUAL -222 Data out of range;amplitude Example: If the amplitude was set to a value out of range ,it is automatically set to an upper or lower limit. -222 Data out of range;offset Example: If the offset is set to a value out of range,it is automatically set to an upper of lower limit. -222 Data out of range;burst count Example: If the burst count was set to a value out of range, it is automatically set to an upper or lower limit.
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AFG-200 SERIES USER MANUAL -222 Data out of range;frequency Example: If the frequency was set to a value out of range,it is automatically set to an upper or lower limit.
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AFG-200 SERIES USER MANUAL Query Errors -410 Query INTERRUPTED Indicates that a command was received but the data in the output buffer from a previous command was lost. -420 Query UNTERMINATED The function generator is ready to return data, however there was no data in the output buffer. For example: Using the APPLy command. -430 Query DEADLOCKED Indicates that a command generates more data than the output buffer can receive and the input buffer is full.
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AFG-200 SERIES USER MANUAL 800 Block length must be even Example: As block data (SOURce[1|2]:DATA:DAC VOLATILE) uses two bytes to store each data point, there must be an even number or bytes for a data block.
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AFG-200 SERIES USER MANUAL SCPI Status Register The status registers are used to record and determine the status of the function generator. The function generator has a number of register groups: Questionable Status Registers Standard Event Status Registers Status Byte Register As well as the output and error queues. Each register group is divided into three types of registers: condition registers, event registers and enable registers.
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AFG-200 SERIES USER MANUAL Questionable Status Register Description The Questionable Status Registers will show if any faults or errors have occurred.
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AFG-200 SERIES USER MANUAL Bit Summary Error Bits Register Bit Bit Weight Operation complete bit 0 1 Query Error 2 4 Device Error 3 8 Execution Error 4 16 Command Error 5 32 Power On 7 128 Operation complete The operation complete bit is set when all selected pending operations are complete. This bit is set in response to the *OPC command. Query Error The Query Error bit is set when there is an error reading the Output Queue.
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AFG-200 SERIES USER MANUAL The Status Byte Register Description The Status Byte register consolidates the status events of all the status registers. The Status Byte register can be read with the *STB? query or a serial poll and can be cleared with the *CLS command. Clearing the events in any of the status registers will clear the corresponding bit in the Status Byte register. Notes The Status byte enable register is cleared when the *SRE 0 command is used.
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AFG-200 SERIES USER MANUAL Standard Event The Event Status bit is set if an “enabled” event in the Standard Event Status Event Register has occurred. Master Summary/ Service Request bit The Master Summary Status is used with the *STB? query. When the *STB? query is read the MSS bit is not cleared. The Request Service bit is cleared when it is polled during a serial poll. Output Queue Description The Output queue stores output messages in a FIFO buffer until read.
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AFG-200 SERIES USER MANUAL APPDENIX AFG-200 Specifications The specifications apply when the function generator is powered on for at least 30 minutes under +18°C~+28°C.
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AFG-200 SERIES USER MANUAL Sine wave Characteristics Harmonic Distortion ≤-50 dBc ≤-35 dBc ≤-30 dBc Rise/Fall Time Overshoot Asymmetry Variable duty Cycle ≤10ns at maximum output. (into 50 Ω load) 2% 1% of period +5 ns 1.0% to 99.0% ≤100kHz 10% to 90% ≤ 1MHz 50% ≤ 25MHz Linearity Variable Symmetry < 0.1% of peak output 0% to 100% (0.1% Resolution) Period Pulse Width Overshoot Accuracy Jitter 40ns~2000s 20ns~1999.9s <2% 0.
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AFG-200 SERIES USER MANUAL Carrier Waveforms Modulating Waveforms Modulation Rate Sine, Square, Sine, Square, Ramp,Pulse Ramp,Pulse 50% duty cycle square 50% duty cycle square 2mHz to 100 kHz (INT) 2mHz to 100 kHz (INT) Source 1uHz to Max Frequency Internal 1uHz to Max Frequency Internal Carrier Waveforms Modulating Waveforms Modulation Frequency Sine, Square, Ramp Sine, Square, Triangle, Upramp, Dnramp 2mHz to 20kHz (Int) Sine, Square, Ramp Sine, Square, Triangle, Upramp, Dnramp 2mHz to 20kHz (Int)
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AFG-200 SERIES USER MANUAL Frequency Burst Count Start/Stop Phase Internal Period Gate Source Trigger Source N-Cycle, Infinite Trigger Delay Save/Recall Power(only AFG-125P/225P) Output Voltage Output Current Interface General Specifications Power Source Power Consumption Operating Environment 1uHz~15 MHz(sine) 1uHz~15 MHz(sine) 1uHz~15 MHz(Squa) 1uHz~15 MHz(Squa) 1uHz~1 MHz (Ramp) 1uHz~1 MHz (Ramp) 1 to 65535 cycles or 1 to 65535 cycles or Infinite Infinite -360 to +360 -360 to +360 1ms to 500s 1ms to 5