RIGOL User’s Guide DG4000 Series Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator Aug. 2015 RIGOL Technologies, Inc.
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RIGOL Safety Requirement General Safety Summary Please review the following safety precautions carefully before putting the instrument into operation so as to avoid any personal injury or damage to the instrument and any product connected to it. To prevent potential hazards, please use the instrument only specified by this manual. Use Proper Power Cord. Only the power cord designed for the instrument and authorized for use within the local country could be used. Ground the Instrument.
RIGOL Do Not Insert Anything Into the Holes of Fan. Do not insert anything into the holes of the fan to avoid damaging the instrument. Use Proper Fuse. Please use the specified fuses. Avoid Circuit or Wire Exposure. Do not touch exposed junctions and components when the unit is powered. Do Not Operate With Suspected Failures. If you suspect damage occurs to the instrument, have it inspected by RIGOL authorized personnel before further operations.
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RIGOL XII DG4000 User’s Guide
RIGOL DG4000 Series Overview DG4000 is a dual-channel economical, high-performance and multifunctional generator that combines many functions in one, including function generator, arbitrary waveform generator, pulse generator, harmonics generator, analog/digital modulator and counter. All the models of DG4000 provide two channels with equivalent functions and adjustable phase between the two channels.
RIGOL XIV Support waveform copy and state copy between channels. Enable to store and recall arbitrary waveform data files and instrument state files; support various file types. Plenty of standard interfaces: USB Host, USB Device and LAN. Abundant I/O: waveform output, sync signal output, modulation input, 10MHz clock input/output and trigger input/output. Support FAT32 formated USB storage device (flash type) storage.
RIGOL Document Overview Subjects in this Manual: Chapter 1 Quick Start This chapter introduces the front panel, rear panel, user interface and parameter setting method as well as the precautions when using the instrument for the first time. Chapter 2 Basic Waveform Output This chapter introduces how to output basic waveforms, e.g. Sine and Square. Chapter 3 Arbitrary Waveform Output This chapter introduces how to output built-in or user-defined waveforms.
RIGOL Chapter 13 Specifications This chapter lists the performances and general specifications of the instrument. Chapter 14 Appendix This chapter provides the information about the options and accessories, as well as other points for attention. Format Conventions in this Manual: 1. Key: The key at the front panel is denoted by the format of "Text Box + Key Name (Bold)" in the manual, for example, Sine. 2.
RIGOL Content Conventions in this Manual: DG4000 series function/arbitrary waveform generator includes the following models. In this manual, DG4162 is taken as an example to illustrate DG4000 series function/arbitrary waveform generator. The introductions cover all the functions and performance of the other models. Model Number of Channels Max.
RIGOL Contents Contents Guaranty and Declaration......................................................................... I Safety Requirement................................................................................. II General Safety Summary........................................................................... II Safety Terms and Symbols ........................................................................ V Allgemeine Sicherheits Informationen .............................................
Contents RIGOL To Select Basic Waveform....................................................................... 2-3 To Set the Frequency ............................................................................. 2-4 To Set the Amplitude ............................................................................. 2-5 To Set the DC Offset Voltage .................................................................. 2-8 To Set the Start Phase ..................................................................
RIGOL Contents To Select Modulating Waveform Source.............................................. 5-3 To Set Modulating Waveform Frequency............................................. 5-4 To Set Modulation Depth .................................................................. 5-4 Double Sideband Suppressed Carrier ................................................. 5-5 FM ........................................................................................................ 5-6 To Select FM Modulation...
Contents RIGOL To Set the Carrier Phase .................................................................5-18 To Select the Modulating Waveform Source ...................................... 5-19 To Set the PSK Rate .......................................................................5-19 To Set the PSK Phase .....................................................................5-20 To Set the Modulating Polarity .........................................................5-20 BPSK ..........................
RIGOL Contents To Select the Modulating Waveform Source ...................................... 5-31 To Set the OSK Rate ...................................................................... 5-32 To Set the Oscillate Period .............................................................. 5-32 PWM ................................................................................................... 5-33 To Select PWM Modulation..............................................................
Contents RIGOL Trigger Output Edge .............................................................................. 7-8 Chapter 8 Counter................................................................................. 8-1 To Enable the Counter ........................................................................... 8-2 To Set the Counter ................................................................................ 8-3 Statistic .........................................................................
RIGOL Contents Brightness .................................................................................. 10-17 Beeper ....................................................................................... 10-18 Screen Saver ............................................................................... 10-18 System Information ..................................................................... 10-18 Print ..............................................................................................
Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL Chapter 1 Quick Start This chapter introduces the front panel, rear panel, user interface and parameter setting method as well as precautions when using the instrument for the first time.
RIGOL Chapter 1 Quick Start General Inspection 1. Inspect the shipping container for damage Keep the damaged shipping container or cushioning material until the contents of the shipment have been checked for completeness and the instrument has passed both electrical and mechanical tests. The consigner or carrier shall be liable for the damage to instrument resulting from shipment. RIGOL would not be responsible for free maintenance/rework or replacement of the unit. 2.
RIGOL Chapter 1 Quick Start To Adjust the Supporting Legs DG4000 allows users to unfold the supporting legs as stands to tilt the generator upwards for easier operation and observation during operation (as shown in Figure 1-1). Users can fold the supporting legs for easier storage or carry when the instrument is not in use (as shown in Figure 1-2).
RIGOL Chapter 1 Quick Start Appearance and Dimensions The appearance and dimensions of DG4000 are as shown in Figure 1-3 and Figure 1-4 and the unit is mm.
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RIGOL Chapter 1 Quick Start Front Panel The front panel of DG4000 is shown below. 17. 16. 18. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 15. 14. 6. 13. 7. 8. 9. 12. 10. 11. Figure 1-5 DG4000 Front Panel 1. Power Key The power key is used to turn the generator on or off. When the power key is turned off, the generator is in standby mode; the generator is in power-off mode only when the power cable at the rear panel is pulled out. Users can enable or disable the function of this key.
Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL the USB storage device (a new folder named "Rigol" is created in the USB storage device automatically). Digital Oscilloscope: seamlessly interconnect with RIGOL DS1000E, DS6000, MSO/DS4000, MSO/DS2000 and MSO/DS1000Z series digital oscilloscopes; read and store the waveform displayed on the screen or stored in the internal memory of the oscilloscope and then rebuild the waveform losslessly.
RIGOL Chapter 1 Quick Start sweep or burst output manually (only when Output1 is enabled). Trigger2: in sweep or burst mode, it is used to trigger CH2 to generate a sweep or burst output manually (only when Output2 is enabled). Output1: enable or disable the output of CH1. Output2: enable or disable the output of CH2. CH1 CH2: execute channel copy (refer to the introductions in "Channel Copy"). 8. CH2 Output BNC connector with 50Ω nominal output impedance.
Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL the use method of the numeric keyboard, refer to the introduction in "Parameter Setting Method"). 12. Knob During parameter setting, it is used to increase (clockwise) or decrease (counterclockwise) the current highlighted number. It is used to select file storage location or select the file to be recalled when storing or recalling file. It is used to switch the character in the soft keyboard when entering filename.
RIGOL Chapter 1 Quick Start Pulse----Pulse Generate a pulse waveform with frequency from 1μHz to 40MHz and variable pulse width and edge time. When this function is selected, the backlight of the key turns on. You can modify the "Freq/Period", "Ampl/HiLevel", "Offset/LoLevel", "Width/Duty", "Leading", "Trailing" and "Start Phase" of the pulse waveform. Noise----Noise Generate a Gauss noise with 120MHz bandwidth. When this function is selected, the backlight of the key turns on.
Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL 15. Modes Mod----Modulation Generate the modulated waveforms. Provide various analog modulation and digital modulation modes and can generate AM, FM, PM, ASK, FSK, PSK, BPSK, QPSK, 3FSK, 4FSK, OSK or PWM modulated signal. Support internal and external modulations. Sweep----Sweep Generate the frequency sweeping signal of Sine, Square, Ramp and Arbitrary Waveforms (except DC). Support three sweep types: Linear, Log and Step.
RIGOL Chapter 1 Quick Start Preset----Restore the Preset Values It is used to restore the instrument state to the factory default values or user-defined states (refer to the introduction in "To Restore the Preset Configuration"). Utility----Utility Functions and System Settings It is used to set the utility function parameters and the system parameters. When this function is selected, the backlight of the key turns on.
RIGOL Chapter 1 Quick Start Rear Panel The rear panel of DG4000 is as shown in the figure below. 8. 7. 6. 5. 4. 3. 2. 1. Figure 1-6 DG4000 Rear Panel 1. AC Power Input This generator can accept AC power supply of 100-240V, 45-440Hz. Power Fuse: 250V, T2 A. 2. LAN Connect the generator to the local area network for remote control through this interface.
RIGOL Chapter 1 Quick Start 4. USB Device PictBridge printer or PC can be connected through this interface to print the screen image or control the generator remotely through PC software. 5. 10MHz In/Out BNC female connector with 50Ω nominal impedance. The function of this connector is determined by the type of clock used by the generator. DG4000 can use internal or external clock (refer to the introduction in "Clock Source").
Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL determined by the current working mode of CH2. Mod: If AM, FM, PM, PWM or OSK is enabled for CH2 and external modulation source is used, this connector accepts an external modulation signal. FSK: If ASK, FSK or PSK is enabled for CH2 and external modulation source is used, this connector accepts an external modulation signal (users can set the polarity of the signal).
RIGOL Chapter 1 Quick Start To Connect to Power DG4000 accepts AC power supply: 100 to 240V, 45Hz to 440Hz. Please use the power cable provided in the accessories to connect the instrument to AC power (as shown in Figure 1-7). At this point, the generator is powered on and the power button at the lower-left corner of the front panel is in breathing state.
RIGOL Chapter 1 Quick Start To Replace the Fuse To replace the fuse, please use the specified fuse and follow the steps below. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Turn off the instrument, cut off the power supply and remove the power cord. Use a small straight screwdriver to prize out the fuse seat. Take out the fuse. Replace the old fuse with a specified fuse. Install the fuse seat again.
RIGOL Chapter 1 Quick Start User Interface DG4000 user interface displays the parameters and waveforms of the two channels at the same time. The figure below is the interface when both CH1 and CH2 select Sine. Different contents will be displayed when different functions are enabled. 4. 3. 2. 1. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Figure 1-9 User Interface 1. Current Function Display the name of the function currently selected.
Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL 3. Channel Status Display areas of CH1 and CH2. Indicate whether the corresponding channel is selected and turned on (ON/OFF).The area of the channel currently selected is highlighted and the on/off state of the channel currently turned on is "ON". Note: When a channel is "Selected", it does not mean that the channel is turned on. When CH1 is selected, users can configure the parameters of CH1 and the backlight of CH1 turns on.
RIGOL Chapter 1 Quick Start currently will be highlighted and the lightspot above the number indicates current cursor location. 7. Offset Display the current waveform DC offset in each channel. Press the corresponding softkey Offset and use the numeric keyboard or direction keys and knob to modify this parameter. The parameter that can be modified currently will be highlighted and the lightspot above the number indicates current cursor location. 8. Phase Display the current waveform phase in each channel.
RIGOL Chapter 1 Quick Start Parameter Setting Method Users can use the numeric keyboard or knob and direction keys to set parameters. Numeric Keyboard The numeric keyboard consists of: Number Keys The 0 to 9 number keys are used to directly input the desired parameter value. Decimal Point Press this key to insert a decimal point "." at the current position of the cursor. Operator Key The operator key "+/-" is used to modify the operator of the parameter.
RIGOL Chapter 1 Quick Start Direction keys and Knob Functions of the direction keys: 1. During parameter input, use the direction keys to move the cursor to select the digit to be edited. 2. During filename edit, use the direction keys to move the cursor. Functions of the knob: When the parameter is in editable state, turn the knob to increase (clockwise) or reduce (counterclockwise) the parameter with specified step.
Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL To Use the Built-In Help To get context help information about any front-panel key or menu softkey, press Help to illuminate the key and then press the desired key to get corresponding help. Pressing Help twice will get the following common help. 1. View the last displayed message. 2. View error queue of the remote commands. 3. Get the help information of a key. 4. Generate a basic waveform. 5. Generate an arbitrary waveform. 6. Generate a modulated waveform. 7.
RIGOL Chapter 1 Quick Start To Use the Security Lock Use the security lock (option) to lock the generator at a fixed location. As shown in the figure below, align the lock with the lock hole and plug it into the lock hole vertically, turn the key clockwise to lock the instrument and then pull the key out.
RIGOL Chapter 1 Quick Start To Use the Rack Mount Kit This instrument can be installed into a standard 19 inches cabinet. Figure 1-11 Rack Mount Kit Kit Parts List The part list of the rack mount kit (as shown in Figure 1-11) of DG4000 is as shown in the table below. Wherein, the "No." column corresponds to Figure 1-12 and Figure 1-13. Table 1-1 Kit Parts List No. Name Qty Part No.
RIGOL Chapter 1 Quick Start 1-6 1-5 1-3 1-4 1-2 1-1 2-1 2-3 2-2 Figure 1-12 Parts of the Rack Mount Kit 2-1 2-2 2-3 Figure 1-13 Screws and Nuts Installation Tool PH2 Phillips screwdriver (recommended).
Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL Installation Space The following requirements must be fulfilled by the machine cabinet in which the instrument is mounted. The machine cabinet must be a standard 19-inch one. At least 4U (177.8 mm) space should be provided by the machine cabinet. The depth inside the machine cabinet should not be less than 180 mm. The dimension of the instrument after being installed is as shown below.
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Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL Installation Procedure Only authorized operators can execute the installation operation. Improper installation might result in damage of the instrument or incorrect installation of the instrument on the rack. 1. Install the right and left plates: align the detents of the right and left plates with the openings on the support board and insert them into the support board respectively, then fix them with four M4 screws. 2.
RIGOL Chapter 1 Quick Start 3. Fix the bottom of the instrument: fix the instrument onto the support board using two pressure feet and four M4 screws. 4. Fix the top of the instrument: fix the top of the instrument using two built-in fittings and four M4 screws.
Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL 5. Load into the machine cabinet: mount the rack with the instrument fixed to it into a standard 19-inch machine cabinet with four M6 screws and four M6 square nuts. 6. Post-installation notice: the rack occupies a height of 4U. The holes pointed out by the arrows are installation holes. Note that they should be aligned with during installation.
Chapter 2 Basic Waveform Output RIGOL Chapter 2 Basic Waveform Output DG4000 can output basic waveforms (including Sine, Square, Ramp, Pulse and Noise) from one of the channels separately or from the two channels at the same time. At start-up, the channel is configured as a sine waveform with 1kHz frequency and 5Vpp amplitude by default. This chapter introduces how to configure the instrument to output various basic waveforms.
RIGOL Chapter 2 Basic Waveform Output To Select the Channel Users can configure DG4000 to output basic waveform from a single channel or from dual channels at the same time. Please select the desired channel before configuring waveform parameters. At start-up, CH1 is selected by default. Press CH1 or CH2 at the front panel and the corresponding area in the user interface is illuminated. At this point, users can configure the waveform and parameters of the channel selected.
Chapter 2 Basic Waveform Output RIGOL To Select Basic Waveform DG4000 can output 5 kinds of basic waveforms including Sine, Square, Ramp, Pulse and Noise. At start-up, Sine is selected by default. 1. Sine Press Sine at the front panel to select sine waveform and the backlight of the button turns on. At this point, "Sine" and the parameter setting menu of sine waveform are displayed on the right of the user interface. 2.
RIGOL Chapter 2 Basic Waveform Output To Set the Frequency Frequency is one of the most important parameters of basic waveforms. For different instrument models and different waveforms, the setting ranges of frequency are different. For detailed information, please refer to "Frequency Characteristics" in "Specifications". The default frequency is 1kHz. The frequency displayed on the screen is the default value or the frequency previously set.
Chapter 2 Basic Waveform Output RIGOL To Set the Amplitude The amplitude range is limited by the "Resistance" and "Freq/Period" settings. Please refer to "Output Characteristics" in "Specifications". The default value is 5Vpp. The amplitude displayed on the screen is the default value or the amplitude previously set.
RIGOL Chapter 2 Basic Waveform Output Tips: 1. Switch between Vpp and Vrms Vpp is the unit for the signal peak-peak value and Vrms is the unit for the signal effective value. The default unit of the instrument is Vpp. Users can quickly switch the current amplitude unit from the front panel. For different waveforms, the relations between Vpp and Vrms are different. Take sine waveform as an example; the relation of the two units is as shown in the figure below.
Chapter 2 Basic Waveform Output RIGOL fulfill the following relation equation. Vrms 2 1 × ) R 0.001W Wherein, R denotes the output impedance of the channel and must be a = dBm 10 lg( specific value; therefore, when the output impedance is HighZ, dBm cannot be used. For example, when the output impedance is 50Ω and the amplitude is 1.768Vrms (namely 5Vpp), press · in the numeric keyboard to select dBm to convert the amplitude to the corresponding value (17.9601dBm) in dBm.
RIGOL Chapter 2 Basic Waveform Output To Set the DC Offset Voltage The settable range of the DC offset voltage is limited by the "Resistance" and "Ampl/HiLevel" settings. Please refer to the "Output Characteristics" in "Specifications". The default value is 0VDC. The DC offset voltage displayed on the screen is the default value or the offset previously set.
Chapter 2 Basic Waveform Output RIGOL To Set the Start Phase The setting range of start phase is from 0° to 360° and the default is 0°. The start phase displayed on the screen is the default value or the phase previously set. When the instrument function is changed, the new function will still use this phase. Press Start Phase to highlight the softkey.
RIGOL Chapter 2 Basic Waveform Output Align Phase DG4000 series dual-channel function/arbitrary waveform generator provides the align phase function. Press Align Phase and the instrument will re-configure the two channels to make them output with the specified frequency and phase. For two signals whose frequencies are the same or in multiple, this operation will align their phases. For example, assume a sine waveform (1kHz, 5Vpp, 0 °) is output from CH1, while another (1kHz, 5Vpp, 180°) from CH2.
Chapter 2 Basic Waveform Output RIGOL Note: The Align Phase menu is grayed out and disabled when one of the two channels is in modulation mode.
RIGOL Chapter 2 Basic Waveform Output To Set the Duty Cycle Duty Cycle is defined as the percentage that the high level takes up in the whole period as shown in the figure below. Duty Cycle=t/T*100% t T The duty cycle range is limited by the "Freq/Period" setting. Please refer to "Signal Characteristics" in "Specifications". The default value is 50%. Press Duty Cycle to highlight the softkey.
Chapter 2 Basic Waveform Output RIGOL To Set the Symmetry Symmetry is defined as the percentage that the rising period takes up in the whole period as shown in the figure below. This parameter is only available when ramp is selected. Symmetry=t/T*100% t T The setting range of symmetry is from 0% to 100% and the default is 50%. Press Symmetry to highlight the softkey.
RIGOL Chapter 2 Basic Waveform Output To Set the Pulse Parameters To output a pulse, users need to set the "Width/Duty", "Leading" and "Trailing", in addition to the basic parameters (such as the frequency, amplitude, DC offset voltage, start phase, high level, low level and align phase) introduced above.
Chapter 2 Basic Waveform Output RIGOL The pulse width and pulse duty cycle are correlative. Once a parameter is changed, the other will be automatically changed. The pulse duty cycle is limited by the "Minimum Pulse Width" and "Pulse Period". Pulse Duty Cycle ≥ Minimum Pulse Width ÷ Pulse Period × 100% Pulse Duty Cycle ≤ (1 - 2 × Minimum Pulse Width ÷ Pulse Period) × 100% Press Width/Duty to highlight "Width".
RIGOL Chapter 2 Basic Waveform Output To Enable the Channel Output After configuring the parameters of the waveform selected, waveform output could be enabled. Note: Before enabling the channel, you can also configure the parameters (such as the resistance and polarity) related to the output of the corresponding channel through the channel setting menu (CH1Set or CH2Set) in Utility. For the details, please refer to the introduction in "Channel Setting".
Chapter 2 Basic Waveform Output RIGOL Basic Waveform Output Example Configure the generator to output a pulse waveform with 1.5MHz frequency, 500mVpp amplitude, 5mVDC DC offset, 200ns pulse width, 75ns leading (rising) edge time and 100ns trailing (falling) edge time. 1. Press CH1 at the front panel and the backlight turns on, indicating that CH1 is selected. 2. Press Pulse at the front panel and the backlight turns on, indicating that Pulse waveform is selected. 3.
RIGOL Chapter 2 Basic Waveform Output indicates current cursor location. Use the numeric keyboard to input the offset value "5" and select the unit "mVDC" from the pop-up menu. 6. Press Width/Duty to highlight "Width". The lightspot above the number indicates current cursor location. Use the numeric keyboard to input "200" and select the unit "nsec" from the pop-up menu. At this point, the pulse duty cycle changes accordingly. 7. Press Leading to highlight it.
Chapter 3 Arbitrary Waveform Output RIGOL Chapter 3 Arbitrary Waveform Output DG4000 can output the built-in waveforms and user-defined arbitrary waveforms from a single channel or from two channels at the same time. The 150 kinds of built-in waveforms are stored in the internal non-volatile memory. The user-defined arbitrary waveforms can contain 2 to 16384 (16k) data points, namely 2pts to 16kpts.
RIGOL Chapter 3 Arbitrary Waveform Output To Enable Arbitrary Waveform Press Arb to enable arbitrary waveform function and open the operation menu of arbitrary waveform. 1. Freq/Period: set the "Freq/Period" of the arbitrary waveform. 2. Ampl/HiLevel: set the "Ampl/HiLevel" of the arbitrary waveform. 3. Offset/LoLevel: set the output "Offset/LoLevel" of the arbitrary waveform. 4. Phase: set the "Start Phase" of the arbitrary waveform. 5. Align Phase: refer to "Align Phase". 6.
Chapter 3 Arbitrary Waveform Output RIGOL Tip Users can use User to quickly recall the built-in waveforms or waveforms stored in the non-volatile memory of the instrument. After you define the waveform to be recalled by this key, pressing this key will immediately recall the specified waveform. Users can press Utility UserKey to modify the waveform to be recalled by this key (refer to introduction in "User-defined Waveform Key").
RIGOL Chapter 3 Arbitrary Waveform Output Point By Point Output Mode DG4000 supports point by point output of arbitrary waveform. Press Arb to open the arbitrary waveform setting menu and press Point By Point to enable the point by point output mode of arbitrary waveform. In point by point output mode, the generator calculates the frequency (30.517578125kHz) of the output signal automatically according to the wave table length (16,384) and sample rate.
Chapter 3 Arbitrary Waveform Output RIGOL To Select Arbitrary Waveform DG4000 allows users to select arbitrary waveforms stored in internal or external memory for output. Press Arb Select Wform to select "Builtin", "Stored Wforms", "Volatile Wform" or "DC" for output. Built-In Waveform Select from the 150 kinds of built-in arbitrary waveforms of DG4000 as shown in the table below.
RIGOL Chapter 3 Arbitrary Waveform Output BandLimited Bandwidth-limited signal BlaseiWave Time-velocity curve of explosive vibration Butterworth Butterworth filter Chebyshev1 Chebyshev1 filter Chebyshev2 Chebyshev2 filter Combin Combination function CPulse C pulse CWPulse CW pulse DampedOsc Time-displacement curve of damped oscillation DualTone Dual-tone signal Gamma Gamma signal GateVibar Gate self-oscillation signal LFMPulse Linear FM pulse MCNoise Mechanical construction nois
Chapter 3 Arbitrary Waveform Output Pulseilogram Pulsilogram ResSpeed Speed curve of the respiration RIGOL Medical LFPulse Waveform of the low frequency pulse electrotherapy Tens1 Waveform 1 of the nerve stimulation electrotherapy Tens2 Waveform 2 of the nerve stimulation electrotherapy Tens3 Waveform 3 of the nerve stimulation electrotherapy Standard Ignition Ignition waveform of the automotive motor ISO16750-2 SP Automotive starting profile with ringing ISO16750-2 VR Automotive supply v
RIGOL Chapter 3 Arbitrary Waveform Output Laguerre 4-times Laguerre polynomial Laplace Laplace distribution Legend 5-times Legend polynomial Log Logarithm function with the base 10 LogNormal Logarithmic Gaussian distribution Lorentz Lorentz function Maxwell Maxwell distribution Rayleigh Rayleigh distribution Versiera Versiera Weibull Weibull distribution ARB_X2 Square function Trigonome CosH Hyperbolic cosine CosInt Integral cosine Cot Cotangent CotHCon Concave hyperbolic cota
Chapter 3 Arbitrary Waveform Output ACotPro Protuberant arc cotangen ACotHCon Concave arc hyperbolic cotangent ACotHPro Protuberant arc hyperbolic cotangent ACscCon Concave arc cosecant ACscPro Protuberant arc cosecant ACscHCon Concave arc hyperbolic cosecant ACscHPro Protuberant arc hyperbolic cosecant ASecCon Concave arc secant ASecPro Protuberant arc secant ASecH Arc hyperbolic secant ASin Arc Sinc ASinH Arc hyperbolic sine ATan Arc tangent ATanH Arc hyperbolic tangent RIGOL
RIGOL Chapter 3 Arbitrary Waveform Output Stored Waveform Select the user-defined arbitrary waveforms stored in the internal non-volatile memory (C Disk) or external memory (D Disk). Press this softkey to enter the Store/Recall Interface and the Store key at the front panel is illuminated. Please select and read the desired arbitrary waveform file. For more details, please refer to "Store and Recall". Waveform data in volatile memory will be changed after the file is read.
Chapter 3 Arbitrary Waveform Output RIGOL To Create an Arbitrary Waveform Press Arb, use to open the 2/2 menu page, and then press Create Wform to open the arbitrary waveform creation interface. 1. Cycle Period Press this softkey and use the numeric keyboard or direction keys and knob to set the cycle period of the new waveform. The range is from 20.0ns to 1Ms. Note: The time of the last point that can be defined should be lower than the cycle period. 2.
RIGOL Chapter 3 Arbitrary Waveform Output 5. Interp Press this softkey to enable or disable the interpolation between the defined waveform points. Off: The waveform editor will hold a constant voltage level between two points and create a step waveform. Linear: The waveform editor will automatically connect the two defined points with a straight line. 6. Edit Points Define a waveform by specifying the time and voltage of each waveform point. Press this softkey to enter the "Edit Points" interface.
Chapter 3 Arbitrary Waveform Output RIGOL points and be lower than or equal to X2. Y1: Set the voltage of the start point in mV or V. The setting range of voltage is limited by the "HiLevel" and "LoLevel". X2: Set the ID of the end point of the block (namely the time position of the end point). X2 should be lower than or equal to the number of initial points and be greater than or equal to X1. Y2: Set the voltage of the end point in mV or V.
RIGOL Chapter 3 Arbitrary Waveform Output Example: Edit Points The following example introduces how to use "Edit Points" to create an arbitrary waveform fulfilling the following conditions. Parameter Value Cycle Period 12μs HiLevel 4V LoLevel -2V Interp Linear Point 1 0s, 0V Point 2 4μs, 4V Point 3 8μs, 0V Point 4 10μs, -2V Operation Procedures: 1.
RIGOL Chapter 3 Arbitrary Waveform Output Press Point to define the first point (the time is 0 by default). Press Voltage, use the numeric keyboard to input "0" and select the unit "V" from the pop-up menu. Press Point again, use the numeric keyboard or knob to select point 2; then press Time and Voltage to input 4μs and 4V respectively. Refer to step 2) to input point 3 and point 4 in the table above. After finishing editing all the points, press OK to return to the previous menu.
RIGOL Chapter 3 Arbitrary Waveform Output Example: Edit Block The following example introduces how to use "Edit Block" to create an arbitrary waveform fulfilling the following conditions. Parameter Value Cycle Period 12μs HiLevel 4V LoLevel -2V Interp Linear X1Y1 2, 4V X2Y2 4, -2V Operation Procedures: 1. Press Arb and use to open the 2/2 menu page; then press Create New Cycle Period, use the numeric keyboard to input "12" and select the unit "μsec" from the pop-up menu. 2.
RIGOL Chapter 3 Arbitrary Waveform Output 2) Press Execute to apply the setting defined in step 1). The waveform editor will automatically use straight lines to connect the start point (point 2, the level is 4 V) with the stop point (point 4, the level is -2 V) and automatically generate point 1 and point 3 to create a continuous waveform. 3) After finishing editing all the points, press to return to the previous menu.
RIGOL Chapter 3 Arbitrary Waveform Output To Edit Arbitrary Waveform Arbitrary waveforms stored in internal non-volatile memory or external memory can be edited. Press Arb and use to open the 2/2 menu page, then press Edit Wform to open waveform editing menu. Users can also press Edit at the front panel to quickly open this menu. In this menu, for the functions and operation methods of the other menus except Select Wform, please refer to "To Create an Arbitrary Waveform".
Chapter 4 Harmonic Output RIGOL Chapter 4 Harmonic Output DG4000 can be used as a harmonic generator to output harmonic with specified order, amplitude and phase. It is usually used in the test of harmonic detector device or harmonic filter device. This chapter introduces how to configure the generator to output harmonics.
RIGOL Chapter 4 Harmonic Output Overview According to Fourier transform, time domain waveform is the superposition of a series of sine waveforms as shown in the equation below: f (t ) = A1 sin( 2πf1t + ϕ1 ) + A2 sin( 2πf 2 t + ϕ 2 ) + A3 sin( 2πf 3 t + ϕ 3 ) + ...... Generally, component with f 1 frequency is called fundamental waveform, f 1 is fundamental waveform frequency, A1 is fundamental waveform amplitude and ϕ1 is fundamental waveform phase.
Chapter 4 Harmonic Output RIGOL To Set the Harmonic Order The highest order of harmonic output from DG4000 cannot be greater than this setting value. After entering the harmonic setting menu, press Order (at this point, "Order" on the screen is highlighted) and use the numeric keyboard or the direction keys and knob to input the harmonic order. The range is limited by the maximum output frequency of the instrument as well as the fundamental waveform frequency.
RIGOL Chapter 4 Harmonic Output 16 bits binary data is used to represent the output status of the 16 orders of harmonics respectively, wherein, 1 represents enabling the output of the corresponding harmonic and 0 represents disabling the output of the corresponding harmonic. Users only need to use the numeric keyboard to modify the value of each data bit (note: The leftmost bit representing fundamental waveform is always X and cannot be modified).
Chapter 4 Harmonic Output RIGOL To Set the Harmonic Phase After entering the harmonic setting menu, press Phase to set the phase of each order of harmonic. 1. SN: press this softkey to select the sequence number of the harmonic to be set. 2. Phase: press this softkey to set the phase of the harmonic selected. Use the numeric keyboard to input the phase value and then select the unit "°" from the pop-up menu or use the direction keys and knob to modify the current value.
Chapter 5 Modulated Waveform Output RIGOL Chapter 5 Modulated Waveform Output DG4000 supports AM, FM, PM, ASK, FSK, 3FSK, 4FSK, PSK, BPSK, QPSK, PWM and OSK modulations. DG4000 can output modulated waveform from a single channel or from two channels at the same time. The modulated waveform consists of carrier waveform and modulating waveform. The carrier waveform can be Sine, Square, Ramp, Arbitrary waveform (except DC) or Pulse (only in PWM).
RIGOL Chapter 5 Modulated Waveform Output AM Modulated waveform usually consists of carrier waveform and modulating waveform. For amplitude modulation (AM), the amplitude of the carrier waveform varies with the instantaneous voltage of the modulating waveform. To Select AM Modulation Press Mod Type AM to enable AM function. When Mod is enabled, Sweep or Burst will be disabled automatically (if enabled currently).
Chapter 5 Modulated Waveform Output RIGOL After the carrier waveform is selected, you can press Freq/Period to highlight "Freq", and then use the numeric keyboard or direction keys and knob to input the desired frequency value. To Select Modulating Waveform Source DG4000 can receive modulating waveform from internal or external modulation source. Press Mod Source to select "Int" or "Ext" modulation source. 1.
RIGOL Chapter 5 Modulated Waveform Output To Set Modulating Waveform Frequency When internal modulation source is selected, press AM_Freq to set the modulating waveform frequency. Input the desired frequency value using the numeric keyboard or direction keys and knob. The modulating waveform frequency ranges from 2mHz to 50kHz, and the default value is 100Hz. Note: This menu will be grayed out and disabled when external modulation source is selected.
Chapter 5 Modulated Waveform Output RIGOL Double Sideband Suppressed Carrier DG4000 supports two kinds of amplitude modulation (normal amplitude modulation and Double Sideband Suppressed Carrier (DSB-SC) amplitude modulation). In normal amplitude modulation, the modulated waveform contains carrier components. As the carrier components do not carry information, the modulation efficiency is low.
RIGOL Chapter 5 Modulated Waveform Output FM Modulated waveform consists of carrier waveform and modulating waveform. For frequency modulation (FM), the frequency of the carrier waveform varies with the instantaneous voltage of the modulating waveform. To Select FM Modulation Press Mod Type FM to enable FM function. When Mod is enabled, Sweep or Burst will be disabled automatically (if currently enabled).
Chapter 5 Modulated Waveform Output RIGOL After the carrier waveform is selected, you can press Freq/Period to highlight "Freq", and then use the numeric keyboard or direction keys and knob to input the desired frequency value. To Select the Modulating Waveform Source DG4000 can receive modulating waveform from internal or external modulation source. Press Mod Source to select "Int" or "Ext" modulation source. 1.
RIGOL Chapter 5 Modulated Waveform Output To Set the Modulating Waveform Frequency When internal modulation source is selected, press FM_Freq to set the modulating waveform frequency. Input the desired frequency value using the numeric keyboard or direction keys and knob. The modulating waveform frequency ranges from 2mHz to 50kHz, and the default value is 100Hz. Note: This menu will be grayed out and disabled when external modulation source is selected.
Chapter 5 Modulated Waveform Output RIGOL PM Modulated waveform consists of carrier waveform and modulating waveform. For phase modulation (PM), the phase of the carrier waveform varies with the instantaneous voltage of the modulating waveform. To Select PM Modulation Press Mod Type PM to enable PM function. When Mod is enabled, Sweep or Burst will be automatically disabled (if currently enabled).
RIGOL Chapter 5 Modulated Waveform Output After the carrier waveform is selected, you can press Freq/Period to highlight "Freq", and then use the numeric keyboard or direction keys and knob to input the desired frequency value. To Select the Modulating Waveform Source DG4000 can receive modulating waveform from internal or external modulation source. Press Mod Source to select "Int" or "Ext" modulation source. 1.
Chapter 5 Modulated Waveform Output RIGOL To Set the Modulating Waveform Frequency When internal modulation source is selected, press PM_Freq to set the modulating waveform frequency. Input the desired frequency value using the numeric keyboard or direction keys and knob. The modulating waveform frequency ranges from 2mHz to 50kHz, and the default value is 100Hz. Note: This menu will be grayed out and disabled when external modulation source is selected.
RIGOL Chapter 5 Modulated Waveform Output ASK When using ASK (Amplitude Shift Keying) modulation, you can configure the generator to "shift" its output amplitude between two preset amplitude values ("carrier amplitude" and "modulating amplitude"). The "shift" rate (ASK Rate) is determined by the internal signal level or signal level at the [Mod/FSK/Trig] connector at the rear panel. To Select ASK Modulation Press Mod Type ASK to enable ASK function.
Chapter 5 Modulated Waveform Output RIGOL To Select the Modulating Waveform Source Press Mod Source to select "Int" or "Ext" modulating waveform source. 1. Internal Source When internal source is selected, the modulating waveform is set as a Square with 50% duty cycle, and the rate at which the output amplitude "shifts" between "carrier amplitude" and "modulating amplitude" is determined by "ASK Rate". 2.
RIGOL Chapter 5 Modulated Waveform Output To Set the Modulating Amplitude Press ModAmp to set the modulating amplitude. Use the numeric keyboard or direction keys and knob to input the desired amplitude value. The range of amplitude (HighZ) is from 0 to 10V and the default is 2V. To Set the Modulating Polarity Press Polarity to select the "Pos" or "Neg" polarity of the modulating waveform to control the output amplitude.
Chapter 5 Modulated Waveform Output RIGOL FSK When FSK (Frequency Shift Keying) modulation is selected, you can configure the generator to "shift" its output frequency between two preset frequencies ("carrier frequency" and "hop frequency"). The "shift" frequency (FSK Rate) is determined by the internal signal level or signal level at the [Mod/FSK/Trig] connector at the rear panel. To Select FSK Modulation Press Mod Type FSK to enable FSK function.
RIGOL Chapter 5 Modulated Waveform Output Carrier Waveform Frequency Range Sine 1μHz to 160MHz Square 1μHz to 50MHz Ramp 1μHz to 4MHz Arbitrary Waveform 1μHz to 40MHz After the carrier waveform is selected, you can press Freq/Period to highlight "Freq", and then use the numeric keyboard or direction keys and knob to input the desired frequency value. To Select the Modulating Waveform Source Press Mod Source to select "Int" or "Ext" modulating waveform source. 1.
Chapter 5 Modulated Waveform Output RIGOL To Set the FSK Rate When internal source is selected, press FSK Rate to set the frequency at which the output frequency shifts between "carrier frequency" and "hop frequency". Use the numeric keyboard or direction keys and knob to input the desired frequency value. The frequency range is from 2mHz to 1MHz and the default is 100Hz. Note: When "Ext" modulation source is selected, this menu is grayed out and disabled.
RIGOL Chapter 5 Modulated Waveform Output PSK When PSK (Phase Shift Keying) modulation is selected, you can configure the generator to "shift" its output phase between two preset phase values ("carrier phase" and "modulating phase"). The "shift" frequency (PSK Rate) is determined by the internal signal level or signal level at the [Mod/FSK/Trig] connector at the rear panel. To Select PSK Modulation Press Mod Type PSK to enable PSK function.
Chapter 5 Modulated Waveform Output RIGOL To Select the Modulating Waveform Source Press Mod Source to select "Int" or "Ext" modulating waveform source. 1. Internal Source When internal source is selected, the modulating waveform is set as a Square with 50% duty cycle, and the frequency at which the output phase shifts between "carrier phase" and "modulating phase" is determined by "PSK Rate". 2.
RIGOL Chapter 5 Modulated Waveform Output To Set the PSK Phase PSK phase is the modulating phase. Press Phase to set the modulating phase. Use the numeric keyboard or direction keys and knob to input the desired phase value. The phase range is from 0º to 360º and the default is 180º. To Set the Modulating Polarity Press Polarity to select the "Pos" or "Neg" polarity of the modulating waveform to control the output phase.
Chapter 5 Modulated Waveform Output RIGOL BPSK When BPSK (Binary Phase Shift Keying) is selected, you can configure the generator to "shift" its output phase between two preset phases ("carrier phase" and "modulating phase"). The "shift" frequency (BPSK rate) is determined by the internal signal level of the instrument. To Select BPSK Modulation Press Mod Type BPSK to enable BPSK function. When Mod is enabled, Sweep or Burst will be automatically disabled (if enabled currently).
RIGOL Chapter 5 Modulated Waveform Output To Select the Modulating Waveform Source BPSK uses internal modulation source. Press Data Source to select PN15, PN21, 01 or 10and the default is PN15. Explanation: PN sequence (Pseudo-noise Sequence), a kind of periodic binary sequence, has the statistical characteristics similar to a random noise but can be produced and processed repeatedly.
Chapter 5 Modulated Waveform Output RIGOL To Set the BPSK Phase BPSK phase is the modulating phase. Press Phase to set the modulating phase. Use the numeric keyboard or direction keys and knob to input the desired phase value. The phase range is from 0º to 360º and the default is 180º.
RIGOL Chapter 5 Modulated Waveform Output QPSK When QPSK (Quadrature Phase Shift Keying) is selected, you can configure the generator to "shift" its output phase among four preset phases ("carrier phase" and three "modulating phases"). The "shift" frequency (QPSK rate) is determined by the internal signal level of the instrument. To Select QPSK Modulation Press Mod Type QPSK to enable QPSK function. When Mod is enabled, Sweep or Burst will be automatically disabled (if enabled currently).
Chapter 5 Modulated Waveform Output RIGOL To Select the Modulating Waveform Source QPSK uses internal modulation source. Press Data Source to select PN15 or PN21 and the default is PN15. To Set the QPSK Rate QPSK uses internal modulation source. Press Rate to set the frequency at which the output phase shifts between "carrier phase" and "modulating phase". Use the numeric keyboard or direction keys and knob to input the desired frequency value.
RIGOL Chapter 5 Modulated Waveform Output 3FSK When 3FSK (3 Frequency Shift Keying) modulation is selected, you can configure the generator to "shift" its output frequency among three preset frequencies ("carrier frequency" and two "modulating frequencies"). The "shift" frequency (3FSK rate) is determined by the internal signal level of the instrument. To Select 3FSK Modulation Press Mod Type 3FSK to enable 3FSK function.
Chapter 5 Modulated Waveform Output Carrier Waveform Frequency Range Sine 1μHz to 160MHz Square 1μHz to 50MHz Ramp 1μHz to 4MHz Arbitrary Waveform 1μHz to 40MHz RIGOL After the carrier waveform is selected, you can press Freq/Period to highlight "Freq", and then use the numeric keyboard or direction keys and knob to input the desired frequency value. Modulation Source 3FSK uses internal modulation source and the modulating waveform is Sine.
RIGOL Chapter 5 Modulated Waveform Output 4FSK When 4FSK (4 Frequency Shift Keying) modulation is selected, you can configure the generator to "shift" its output frequency among four preset frequencies ("carrier frequency" and three "hop frequencies"). The "shift" frequency (4FSK rate) is determined by the internal signal level of the instrument. To Select 4FSK Modulation Press Mod Type 4FSK to enable 4FSK function.
Chapter 5 Modulated Waveform Output Carrier Waveform Frequency Range Sine 1μHz to 160MHz Square 1μHz to 50MHz Ramp 1μHz to 4MHz Arbitrary Waveform 1μHz to 40MHz RIGOL After the carrier waveform is selected, you can press Freq/Period to highlight "Freq", and then use the numeric keyboard or direction keys and knob to input the desired frequency value. Modulation Source 4FSK uses internal modulation source and the modulating waveform is Sine.
RIGOL Chapter 5 Modulated Waveform Output OSK When OSK (Oscillation Shift Keying) modulation is selected, users can configure the generator to output a sine signal with intermittent oscillation as shown in the figure below (the carrier waveform is 100Hz and the OSK rate is 10kHz). The start-oscillation and stop-oscillation of the internal crystal oscillator are controlled by the internal signal level or signal level at the [Mod/FSK/Trig] connector at the rear panel.
Chapter 5 Modulated Waveform Output RIGOL To Select the Carrier Waveform Shape OSK carrier waveform can only be sine waveform. Press Sine at the front panel. To Set the Carrier Frequency After carrier waveform shape is selected, press Freq/Period to highlight "Freq" and use the numeric keyboard or direction keys and knob to input the desired frequency. The range is from 1μHz to 160MHz. To Select the Modulating Waveform Source Press Mod Source to select "Int" or "Ext" modulation source. 1.
RIGOL Chapter 5 Modulated Waveform Output To Set the OSK Rate When internal source is selected, press Rate to set the OSK rate. Use the numeric keyboard or direction keys and knob to input the desired frequency value. The frequency range is from 2mHz to 1MHz and the default is 1kHz. To Set the Oscillate Period Oscillate period is the oscillation period of internal crystal oscillator. The settable range of the oscillate period is related to the OSK rate currently selected.
Chapter 5 Modulated Waveform Output RIGOL PWM A PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) modulated waveform consists of carrier waveform and modulating waveform. The pulse width of the carrier waveform varies with the instantaneous voltage of the modulating waveform. To Select PWM Modulation PWM can only be used to modulate pulse. To select PWM modulation, press Pulse at the front panel first and then press Mod to enable PWM function.
RIGOL Chapter 5 Modulated Waveform Output To Select the Modulating Waveform Source Press Mod Source to select "Int" or "Ext" modulating waveform source. 1. Internal Source When internal modulation source is selected, press Shape to select Sine, Square, Triangle, UpRamp, DnRamp, Noise or Arb as modulating waveform. The default is Sine. Square: 50% duty cycle. Triangle: 50% symmetry. UpRamp: 100% symmetry. DnRamp: 0% symmetry.
Chapter 5 Modulated Waveform Output RIGOL Use the numeric keyboard or direction keys and knob to input the desired frequency value. The frequency range is from 2mHz to 1MHz and the default is 100Hz. Note: When "Ext" modulation source is selected, this menu is grayed out and disabled. To Set the Pulse Width/Duty Cycle Deviation Press WidthDeV (or "DutyDev") and input the desired value using the numeric keyboard or direction keys and knob.
Chapter 6 Sweep RIGOL Chapter 6 Sweep DG4000 can output sweep from a single channel or from dual channels at the same time. In sweep mode, the generator varies its output from the start frequency to end frequency within the specified sweep time. DG4000 supports linear, log and step sweep modes, allows users to set start hold, end hold and return time, supports internal, external and manual trigger sources and can generate sweep output for Sine, Square, Ramp and arbitrary waveform (except DC).
RIGOL Chapter 6 Sweep To Enable Frequency Sweep Press Sweep at the front panel to enable the sweep function (the backlight of the key goes on), and Mod or Burst function will be automatically disabled (if currently enabled). The instrument will generate the sweep waveform from the corresponding channel (if currently turned on) according to the current configuration. You can also reset the sweep function menu. Please refer to the introduction in the following text for details.
Chapter 6 Sweep RIGOL Center Frequency and Frequency Span You can also set the frequency boundaries of frequency sweep through center frequency and frequency span. Center Frequency = (|Start Frequency + End Frequency|) / 2 Frequency Span = End Frequency – Start Frequency When frequency sweep is enabled, press Start/Center to highlight "Center". Notice that, "Span" in End/Span will also be highlighted. Use the numeric keyboard or direction keys and knob to enter the desired frequency values.
RIGOL Chapter 6 Sweep If the center frequency is 550Hz, the range of the frequency span is: ±2 × (550Hz – 1μHz) = ±1.099999998kHz; if the center frequency is 155MHz, the range of the frequency span range is: ±2 × (160MHz – 155MHz) = ±10MHz. The generator will renewedly sweep from the specified "Start Frequency" after "Center Frequency" or "Frequency Span" is changed. Tip In large-scale sweep, the amplitude characteristic of the output signal might change.
RIGOL Chapter 6 Sweep Figure 6-1 Linear Sweep Log Sweep The output frequency of the instrument varies in a logarithmic fashion, that is, the output frequency changes in the way of "octave per second" or "decade per second". The change is controlled by "Start Frequency", "End Frequency" and "Sweep Time". When Log Sweep is enabled, users could set the following parameters: start frequency ( Fstart ), end frequency ( Fstop ) and sweep time ( Tsweep ) The function prototype of log sweep is Fcurrent = P T .
RIGOL Chapter 6 Sweep T = t + lg( Fstart ) / lg( P) Wherein, t is the time from the start of the sweep and its range is from 0 to Tsweep . Fcurrent is the instantaneous frequency currently output. When Sweep is enabled, press Type to select "Log". An exponential function curve is displayed on the waveform on the screen, indicating that the output frequency changes in a logarithmic mode.
RIGOL Chapter 6 Sweep determined by "Sweep Time" and "Step Number". When Sweep is enabled, press Type to select "Step". A step waveform is displayed on the waveform on the screen, indicating that the output frequency changes in "steps". At this point, press to open the 2/2 menu page. Press StepNum and use the numeric keyboard or knob to input the step number. The default is 2 and the range is from 2 to 2048. Note: In "Linear" and "Log" sweep modes, StepNum is grayed out and disabled.
RIGOL Chapter 6 Sweep Return Time The generator will always sweep from the "Start" frequency to the "Stop" frequency and stay within the "Stop Hold" time. Return time describes the time needed for the output signal to return to the "Start" frequency from the "Stop" frequency after the "Stop Hold" time. When Sweep is enabled, press Return Time and use the numeric keyboard or the direction keys and knob to change the return time. The default value is 0s and the settable range is from 0s to 300s.
Chapter 6 Sweep RIGOL Start Hold Start hold is the period of time that the output signal outputs with the "Start" frequency after the sweep starts. After the start hold time expires, the generator will output with varying frequency in the current sweep type. When Sweep is enabled, use to open the 2/2 menu page; then, press Start Hold and use the numeric keyboard or the direction keys and knob to change the start hold time. The default value is 0s and the settable range is from 0s to 300s.
RIGOL Chapter 6 Sweep Sweep Trigger Source The sweep trigger source could be internal, external or manual. The generator will generate a sweep output when a trigger signal is received and then wait for the next trigger. When Sweep is enabled, use to open the 2/2 menu page and press Source to select "Int", "Ext" or "Manual". The default is "Int". 1. Internal Trigger The generator outputs continuous sweep waveform.
Chapter 6 Sweep RIGOL Trigger Output Edge In sweep mode, when "Int" or "Manual" trigger source is selected, the generator will output a TTL compatible signal with specified edge from the [Mod/FSK/Trig] connector at the rear panel. [Mod/FSK/Trig] Internal Trigger: the generator outputs a Square waveform with 50% duty cycle from the [Mod/FSK/Trig] connector at the beginning of the Sweep. The trigger period depends on the specified sweep time, return time, start hold and end hold.
Chapter 7 Burst RIGOL Chapter 7 Burst DG4000 can output waveform with specified number of cycles (called Burst) from a single channel or from dual channels at the same time. DG4000 supports control of burst output by internal, manual or external trigger source; supports three kinds of burst types including N cycle, infinite and gated. The generator can use Sine, Square, Ramp, Pulse, Noise (only for gated burst) or arbitrary waveform (except DC) to generate burst.
RIGOL Chapter 7 Burst To Enable Burst Mode Press Burst at the front panel to enable Burst function (the backlight of the key goes on), and Mod or Sweep function will be automatically disabled (if currently enabled). The generator will output burst waveform from the corresponding channel (if currently turned on) according to the current configuration. You can also reset the burst function menu. Please refer to the introduction in the following text for details.
RIGOL Chapter 7 Burst When Burst is enabled, press Type to select "N Cycle". The parameter "Cycles" on the screen is highlighted and could be edited. At this point, use the numeric keyboard or the direction keys and knob to change the number of cycles; the default is 1 and the settable range is from 1 to 1 000 000 (external trigger or manual trigger) or 1 to 500 000 (internal trigger). Figure 7-1 N Cycle Burst Infinite Burst In Infinite mode, the cycle number of the waveform is set as an infinite value.
RIGOL Chapter 7 Burst (manual trigger). When Burst is enabled, press Type to select "Infinite". A schematic diagram of infinite cycle pulse will be displayed on the screen. Figure 7-2 Infinite Burst Gated Burst In Gated Mode, the generator controls the waveform output according to the external signal level from the [Mod/FSK/Trig] connector at the rear panel. Waveform functions which support Gated Burst are Sine, Square, Ramp, Pulse, Noise and arbitrary waveforms (except DC).
RIGOL Chapter 7 Burst then stops and holds on the voltage level corresponding to the initial burst phase of the selected waveform. For Noise waveform, the output will stop immediately once the gated signal becomes "False". Gated Burst could only be triggered by "Ext" trigger source. Users can also set the "Start Phase". When Burst is enabled, press Type to select "Gated" and then press Polarity to set the gated polarity as "Pos" (or "Neg").
RIGOL Chapter 7 Burst Burst Phase Burst phase is defined as the phase of the start point of the burst. When Burst is enabled, press Start Phase and then use the numeric keyboard or knob to input the desired phase. The default value is 0° and the settable range is from 0° to 360°. For Sine, Square, Ramp and Pulse, 0° is the point where the waveform passes through 0V (or DC offset value) positively. For arbitrary waveform, 0° is the first point of the waveform. For Noise, Start Phase is unavailable.
Chapter 7 Burst RIGOL Burst Delay Burst delay is only available for N cycle and infinite burst mode. It is defined as the time from when the generator receives the trigger signal to starts to output the N Cycle (or Infinite) burst. When Burst is enabled, press Type "N Cycle" or "Infinite"; then, press to open the 2/2 menu page and press Delay. Use the numeric keyboard or the direction keys and knob to input the desired delay. The delay should be no less than 0s and no greater than 85s.
RIGOL Chapter 7 Burst output terminal of trigger signal. [Mod/FSK/Trig] 3. Manual Trigger When manual trigger is selected, the generator can output N cycle or infinite burst. A burst will be generated from the corresponding channel (if currently turned on) once you press Trigger1 or Trigger2 at the front panel. If the corresponding channel is not turned on, the trigger will be ignored.
Chapter 7 Burst RIGOL width from the [Mod/FSK/Trig] connector at the start of burst. In external trigger, the [Mod/FSK/Trig] connector is used as the input terminal of external trigger signal and has no trigger output. When "Int" or "Manual" trigger is selected, press TrigOut to specify the edge of the trigger output signal and the default is "Off". Off: disable the trigger output signal. Leading: output the trigger signal at the rising edge.
Chapter 8 Counter RIGOL Chapter 8 Counter DG4000 provides a 7 digits/s counter which can measure various parameters (such as frequency, period, duty cycle, positive pulse width and negative pulse width) of external input signal and support statistic of measurement results.
RIGOL Chapter 8 Counter To Enable the Counter Press Counter at the front panel (the backlight of the key turns on) to enable counter function and enter counter setting interface as shown in the figure below. If the counter is currently turned on and the screen displays the counter interface, pressing Counter will disable the counter function. If the counter is currently turned on and the screen displays interfaces other than the counter interface, pressing Counter will switch to the counter interface.
Chapter 8 Counter RIGOL To Set the Counter You need to configure appropriate parameters for the counter. 1. TrigSens Set the trigger sensitivity of the counter. The default is 50% and the range available is from 0% to 100%. Press TrigSens. Use the numeric keyboard to input the desired value and select the unit "%" from the pop-up menu or use the direction keys and knob to modify the current value. 2. TrigLevel Set the trigger level of the counter.
RIGOL Chapter 8 Counter measurement. Press HFSuppre to enable or disable the high-frequency suppression function. Note: Enable the high-frequency suppression function when low-frequency signal with lower than 1kHz frequency is measured to filter out the high-frequency noise interference; disable the high-frequency suppression function when high-frequency signal with greater than 1kHz frequency is measured. 7.
Chapter 8 Counter RIGOL 11. State Press State to set the running status of the counter to "Run" or "Stop". When you press Counter at the front panel, the counter enters the "Run" state automatically and measures the input signal continuously according to the current configuration. When "Stop" is selected, the counter finishes the current measurement and then enters the "Stop" state. 12. Single Press Single; the counter enters the "Single" state; it executes a measurement and then enters the "Stop" state.
RIGOL Chapter 8 Counter Statistic When the statistic function is turned on, the instrument calculates the maximum, minimum, average and standard deviation of the measurement values automatically and displays the variation tendency of the measurement values in "Digital" or "Curve" mode. Press Statist Set to enter the statistic function setting menu. 1. Turn on or off the statistic function Press Statist to turn on or off the statistic function and the default is "Off". 2.
Chapter 8 Counter RIGOL unit from the pop-up unit menu or use the direction keys and knob to modify the current value. Press Type to set the statistic type of the statistic parameter. Cyclic: restart the statistic operation when the number of statistic operations reaches the specified statistic length. Stop: stop the statistic operation when the number of statistic operations reaches the specified statistic length.
RIGOL Chapter 8 Counter Figure 8-3 Curve Display Interface of the Statistic Results Note: When the statistic function is turned off, Display is grayed out and disabled. 5. Clear the statistic results When the statistic function is turned on, press Clear and the signal generator will clear the current statistic results. Note: When the statistic function is turned off, Clear is grayed out and disabled. 6.
Chapter 9 Store and Recall RIGOL Chapter 9 Store and Recall DG4000 allows users to store the current instrument state and user-defined arbitrary waveform data in the internal or external memory and recall them when needed.
RIGOL Chapter 9 Store and Recall Storage System Overview DG4000 allows users to store the current instrument state or user-defined arbitrary waveform data in the internal or external memory and recall them when needed. DG4000 provides an internal non-volatile memory (C Disk) and an external memory (D Disk). C Disk: provide 10 storage locations (STATE 1 to STATE 10) for state files and 10 storage locations (ARB 1 to ARB 10) for arbitrary waveform files.
Chapter 9 Store and Recall RIGOL Note: DG4000 can only identify filenames consist of Chinese characters, English letters, number and underscore. If other characters are used to name the file or folder, the name might be displayed in the store and recall interface abnormally.
RIGOL Chapter 9 Store and Recall File Type Press Store File Type to select the desired file type. The file types available include State File, Arb File, Txt File, Csv File and All File. 1. State File Store the instrument state in the internal or external memory in "*.RSF" format. At most 10 instrument state files can be stored in the internal memory. The 10 instrument state files stored correspond to "User1" to "User10" in Utility Preset (refer to "To Restore the Preset Configuration").
Chapter 9 Store and Recall RIGOL 5. All File Display all the files and folders in the currently selected directory. When this menu is selected, the store function is not available. Browser Type Press Store Browser to switch between "Dir" and "File". Use the knob to select the desired directory or file. Dir: when this type is selected, use the knob to switch between C Disk and D Disk (when USB storage device is inserted).
RIGOL Chapter 9 Store and Recall File Operation When "File" is select as the browser type, users can perform a series of operations on files including Save, Read, Copy, Paste, Delete and New Directory. Save 1. Select the file type Follow the introduction in "File Type" to select the type of the file to be saved. Only state files and arbitrary waveform files can be stored via the instrument. Note: If File Type is currently set to "All File", the save operation is unavailable.
RIGOL Chapter 9 Store and Recall 3. Input the filename Press IME to select "Chinese" or "English". The length of the file or folder name is limited within 27 characters. English Input (include number input): Press +/- on the numeric keyboard to switch between uppercase and lowercase. Use the knob to select the desired character from the "virtual soft keyboard", then press Select to select the character and the character selected would be displayed in the "Filename Input Area".
RIGOL Chapter 9 Store and Recall pinyin of a Chinese character, use the numeric keyboard to select the No. of the desired Chinese character (if the desired Chinese character is not currently displayed, use the direction key to open the next page) and the Chinese character selected would be displayed in the "Filename Input Area". Use the same method to input all the Chinese characters needed.
Chapter 9 Store and Recall RIGOL Copy and Paste DG4000 allows users to copy the state file or arbitrary waveform file stored in the internal memory (C disk) to the external memory (USB storage device). 1. Select the file to be copied Set Browser as "Dir" and use the knob to select "C:". Then, set Browser as "File" and use the knob to select the file to be copied. 2. Copy the file Press Copy and the generator will copy the file currently selected. 3.
RIGOL Chapter 9 Store and Recall New Directory DG4000 allows users to create new folders in the external memory (USB storage device). Please make sure that a USB storage device is inserted and identified by the instrument. 1. Select the memory In the store and recall interface, set Browser as "Dir" and use the knob to select "D:". 2. Create a new folder Set Browser as "File", use to open the 2/2 menu page and press New Folder to enter the folder name input interface (as shown in Figure 9-2 or Figure 9-3).
RIGOL Chapter 9 Store and Recall Seamless Interconnection with Oscilloscope DG4000 can be seamlessly interconnected with RIGOL DS1000E, DS6000, MSO/DS4000, MSO/DS2000 and MSO/DS1000Z series digital oscilloscopes to rebuild and output the waveform data sampled by the oscilloscope losslessly. The connection methods between the instruments are as shown in the figure below. Signal Under Test USB Cable Oscilloscope 1 USB Device BNC Cable DG4000 USB Host Oscilloscope 2 Output Input Operation Steps: 1.
RIGOL Chapter 9 Store and Recall waveform (Arb) mode (if DG4000 is not currently in the arbitrary waveform mode) and read the waveform displayed on the screen (when DataSel is set to "Screen") or stored in the internal memory (when DataSel is set to "Ram") of oscilloscope 1 to its internal volatile memory. Note: When DataSel is set to "Ram", DataPos becomes available.
Chapter 10 Utility Functions and System Settings RIGOL Chapter 10 Utility Functions and System Settings DG4000 allows users to configure the parameters of dual channels, configure remote interfaces and set system parameters.
RIGOL Chapter 10 Utility Functions and System Settings Overview Press Utility at the front panel to open the operation interface as shown in the figure below. This interface displays the current channel output configuration, channel coupling configuration and system parameters. Figure 10-1 Utility Interface 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 10-2 CH1Set: set the output parameters of CH1. CH2Set: set the output parameters of CH2. Language: set the language type.
Chapter 10 Utility Functions and System Settings RIGOL Channel Setting This section takes CH1 for example to illustrate how to set the channel. The setting method for CH2 is quite the same. Sync DG4000 could output the sync signals of basic waveforms (except Noise), arbitrary waveforms (except DC), Harmonics, Sweep signal, Burst signal and modulated signal from a single channel or two channels at the same time. The sync signal is output from the [Sync] connector at the front panel. 1.
RIGOL Chapter 10 Utility Functions and System Settings with 50% duty cycle. For ASK, FSK and PSK, in external modulation mode, there is no sync signal output. For OSK, the sync signal is a square with 50% duty cycle and takes OSK rate as reference. The sync signal is TTL high level when the internal crystal oscillator starts to oscillate. In external modulation mode, there is no sync signal output. For Sweep, when "Mark" is disabled, the sync signal is a Square with 50% duty cycle.
RIGOL Chapter 10 Utility Functions and System Settings Sync Mode Set the output mode of the sync signal on the [Sync] connector at the front panel to normal or carrier. Press Utility CH1Set SyncMode to select "Normal" or "Carrier". Normal: there are default operations for the [Sync] output. The operations differ for different operation modes. Carrier: only available in basic waveform mode (except noise and DC) and infinite Burst mode.
RIGOL Chapter 10 Utility Functions and System Settings Impedance The impedance setting is applicable to output amplitude and DC offset voltage. DG4000 has a 50Ω fixed serial output impedance for the [Output1] connector at the front panel. If the actual load does not match the specified value, the voltage level displayed would not match the voltage level of the component under test. To ensure correct voltage level, the load impedance setting must match the actual load.
Chapter 10 Utility Functions and System Settings RIGOL Noise Superimposition DG4000 supports to superimpose a gauss noise onto its output signal. This function is called noise superimposition. The signal superimposed with noise can be used to test the anti-noise capability of the instrument. Press Utility CH1Set NoiseSum to turn on or off the noise superimposition function. The default is "Off".
RIGOL Chapter 10 Utility Functions and System Settings instrument is not powered off, the two channels will always be in the align phase state (at this point, the align phase state of the two channels will not be affected when you turn on or off the output of CH1 (or CH2)) after an align phase operation is executed when the output of CH2 (or CH1) is not turned off.
Chapter 10 Utility Functions and System Settings RIGOL To Configure the Remote Interface DG4000 is configured with USB and LAN interfaces and supports users to configure the interface parameters for remote communication. Press Utility I/O Config to open the I/O setting menu and set the LAN interface parameters for remote communication or select the type of device connected to the USB interface.
RIGOL Chapter 10 Utility Functions and System Settings Network Status Different prompt messages will be provided by the generator based on the current network status. Configured Disconnect Initializing IP Conflict DHCP Failed MAC Address MAC (Media Access Control) address, also called hardware address, is used for defining the position of the network device. For a generator, the MAC address is always unique. It is always used to identify the instrument while assigning IP address for instrument.
Chapter 10 Utility Functions and System Settings RIGOL IP Configure Mode IP configure mode could be DHCP, Auto IP or Manual. If the network is disconnected currently, there will be nothing to display behind "IP Configure Mode:". In different IP configuration modes, the configuration modes of network parameters (such as IP address) are different. 1. DHCP In DHCP mode, DHCP server in the current network assigns LAN parameters, e.g. IP address, for the generator.
RIGOL Chapter 10 Utility Functions and System Settings Tips If all the three IP configuration modes are "On", the priority of parameters configuration from high to low is "DHCP", "AutoIP" and "ManualIP". The three IP configuration modes cannot be set as "Off" at the same time. To Set the Subnet Mask In Manual mode, the subnet mask could be manually set. The format of subnet mask is nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn, where nnn ranges from 0 to 255.
Chapter 10 Utility Functions and System Settings RIGOL To Set the Domain Name Server (DNS) In ManualIP mode, the DNS could be manually set. The DNS format is nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn, where the first nnn ranges from 1 to 223 (except 127) and the other three nnn range from 0 to 255. It is recommended that users acquire an available DNS address from their network administrator. Press DNS Service and use the numeric keyboard and direction keys to enter your desired DNS address.
RIGOL Chapter 10 Utility Functions and System Settings To Set the USB Device Type The USB Device interface at DG4000 rear panel could be connected with PC or PictBridge printer to control the instrument remotely or to print the contents displayed on the screen. Press Utility I/O Config USB Dev: Select "PC": users can use PC software to edit arbitrary waveform and download it to the internal memory of the generator. Users can also use the SCPI commands to control the generator.
RIGOL Chapter 10 Utility Functions and System Settings System Setting Number Format You can set the display formats of the decimal point and thousands separator in number parameters. This setting is stored in non-volatile memory. Press Utility System Number Format to enter the number format setting interface. Decimal Point: could be set as dot "." or comma "," and the default is dot ".". Separator: when the decimal point is set to ".", the separator can be set to ",", "Space" or "None".
RIGOL Chapter 10 Utility Functions and System Settings Power On Setting Set the configuration to be used when the instrument is powered on the next time to "Default" or "Last". The default setting is "Default". Last: include all the system parameters, except output configuration, clock source. Default: denote the factory default except some parameters (such as: Language). Press Utility System PowerOn to select the desired configuration type.
Chapter 10 Utility Functions and System Settings RIGOL source is detected, the prompt message "Not detect a valid external clock!" would be displayed and the clock source would be switched to "Int". Users can also synchronize two or more instruments by setting the clock source. When two instruments are synchronized, the "Align Phase" function cannot be used.
RIGOL Chapter 10 Utility Functions and System Settings Beeper When the beeper in DG4000 is turned, the beeper sounds when users operate the front panel or when an error occurs during remote control. Press Utility System Beeper to select "On" or "Off" and the default is "On". The current setting is stored in non-volatile memory and will not be influenced by "Preset". Screen Saver Enable or disable screen saver mode. Press Utility System ScrnSvr to select "On" or "Off" and the default is "Off".
RIGOL Chapter 10 Utility Functions and System Settings Print Users could store the contents displayed on the screen into external USB storage device in picture format or print them via PictBridge printer. Press Utility Print Set to open the print setting interface. 1. Print the screen using PictBridge printer First, connect the pictBridge printer. Connect the USB Device interface of the signal generator to the USB Host interface of the Printer using USB cable (as shown in the figure below).
RIGOL Chapter 10 Utility Functions and System Settings folder does not currently exist, it will be created automatically) in the USB storage device in picture format according to the preset configuration. Note: If no PictBridge printer is currently connected to the generator or no USB storage device is detected, the print operation would fail and the prompt message "PictBridge equipment is not connected." or "USB flash driver not detected. Print invalid." would be displayed.
Chapter 10 Utility Functions and System Settings RIGOL Test/Cal Press Utility at the front panel, use to select the 2/2 page menu and press Test/Cal to open the Test/Cal interface. You can calibrate DG4000 manually after inputting the correct calibration password. 1. Secure Code Press this key and use the numeric keyboard to enter the correct calibration password. 2. Secure By default, this menu is "On". You can only set it to "Off" after you input the correct calibration password.
RIGOL Chapter 10 Utility Functions and System Settings Channel Coupling DG4000 supports to enable frequency, phase and amplitude couplings separately or at the same time. When coupling is enabled, set CH1 or CH2 as the "base" channel and set the frequency, phase or amplitude deviation of the two channels.
Chapter 10 Utility Functions and System Settings RIGOL the coupling base respectively as shown in the figure below, indicating that the generator is in frequency, phase and amplitude couplings. Change the frequency, phase and amplitude of CH2 to 100Hz, 0° and 1Vpp respectively and the parameters of CH1 will change to 200Hz, 10° and 2Vpp automatically.
RIGOL Chapter 10 Utility Functions and System Settings Channel coupling and channel copy are mutually exclusive. The prompt message "Channel copy not allowed in Coupling mode." would be displayed if users execute channel copy operation (press CH1 CH2 at the front panel) when channel coupling is enabled.
Chapter 10 Utility Functions and System Settings RIGOL Channel Copy DG4000 supports state copy or waveform copy function between its two channels, namely copy the state (parameters and output configuration) or arbitrary waveform parameters of one channel to the other or swap the states of the two channels. Press Utility Channel Copy to set the parameters of channel copy. This setting will not be affected by the preset operation. 1.
RIGOL Chapter 10 Utility Functions and System Settings User-defined Waveform Key User at the front panel of DG4000 provides a shortcut for users. You can define this shortcut key as the desired built-in waveform or arbitrary waveform stored in the internal memory of the instrument. You can recall the desired waveform under any operation interface once you press this shortcut key. To modify the waveform recalled by this shortcut key, press Utility UserKey to open the shortcut waveform defining interface.
Chapter 10 Utility Functions and System Settings RIGOL modify the waveform parameters.
RIGOL Chapter 10 Utility Functions and System Settings To Restore the Preset Configuration Restore the generator to its factory default state or states stored. Factory Default State: the parameter values are as shown in the table below. Note that items marked with "*" will not be affected by the preset operation. States Stored: correspond to the 10 state files stored in the internal memory. Press Utility Preset to select "Default" or one of "User1" to "User10".
Chapter 10 Utility Functions and System Settings Ramp Waveform Symmetry 50% Pulse Duty Cycle 50% Pulse Width 500μs Pulse Leading Edge 1.9531μs Pulse Trailing Edge 1.9531μs RIGOL Arb Waveform Built-in Arbitrary Waveform Sinc Point By Point Output Off Harmonic Order 2 Type Even Amplitude 1.
RIGOL Chapter 10 Utility Functions and System Settings Modulating Waveform Sine Modulating Frequency 100Hz Width Deviation 200μs Duty Cycle Deviation 20% ASK Modulation Modulation Source Int ASK Rate 100Hz Modulating Amplitude 2Vpp ASK Polarity Pos FSK Modulation Modulation Source Int FSK Rate 100Hz Hop Frequency 10kHz FSK Polarity Pos PSK Modulation Modulation Source Int PSK Rate 100Hz PSK Phase 180° PSK Polarity Pos BPSK Modulation Rate 100Hz Phase 180° Data Source P
Chapter 10 Utility Functions and System Settings Key Frequency 100Hz Hop Frequency 1 100Hz Hop Frequency 2 100Hz RIGOL 4FSK Modulation Key Frequency 100Hz Hop Frequency 1 100Hz Hop Frequency 2 100Hz Hop Frequency 3 100Hz OSK Modulation Modulation Source Int Rate 1kHz Oscillate Time 100μs Sweep Sweep Type Linear Step 2 Sweep Time 1s Start Hold 0s End Hold 0s Return Time 0s Start Frequency 100Hz End Frequency 1kHz Center Frequency 550Hz Frequency Span 900Hz Mark Frequ
RIGOL Chapter 10 Utility Functions and System Settings Gated Polarity Pos Trigger Source Int Trigger Output Off Trigger Input Leading Trigger Period 10ms System Parameter DHCP On Auto IP On Manual IP Off Beeper On Power On Setting Default Screen Saver On Clock Source Internal Decimal Point Dot Thousand Separator Comma Brightness* Factory Delivery Setting Language* Factory Delivery Setting Print Destination USB Storage Device Picture Format Bmp Counter Sensitivity 50%
Chapter 10 Utility Functions and System Settings RIGOL To Use the External Power Amplifier (Option) You can connect an external power amplifier to DG4000 and set the power amplifier parameters to amplify the signal before output. To use the external power amplifier, install the PA1011 option. PA1011 is an optional accessory for RIGOL DG series function/arbitrary waveform generator. PA1011 provides 1MHz maximum full power bandwidth and greater than 80V/µs output slew rate.
RIGOL Chapter 10 Utility Functions and System Settings Front Panel: Status Indicator Signal Output Terminal Signal Input Terminal Status Indicators Power: illuminated in red indicating that the power is successfully connected. Output: illuminated in green indicating that the output is turned on. Link: illuminated in yellow indicating that the USB connection is successful. CAUTION The input impedance of the instrument (Zi) is 50kΩ.
Chapter 10 Utility Functions and System Settings RIGOL Rear Panel: USB Device Power Input Terminal Fan Cooling Apertures CAUTION Do not use other type of adapter to provide power for PA1011; otherwise, the instrument performance might be affected or the instrument might be permanently damaged. CAUTION Make sure that the vents at the side and the fan cooling apertures at the rear panel of PA1011 are not blocked during operation to avoid affecting the normal operation of the instrument.
RIGOL Chapter 10 Utility Functions and System Settings Connect DG4000 and PA1011: Output BNC Cable PA1011 DG4000 USB Host Input USB Cable USB Device Output After DG4000 and PA1011 are successfully connected as shown in the figure above, press Utility PA Set to open the parameter setting interface of the power amplifier. 1. Switch Press this key to turn "On" or "Off" the external power amplifier.
RIGOL Chapter 10 Utility Functions and System Settings internal memory. When the power amplifier is turned "On" the next time, it will automatically recall the last working state stored. Tip For the technical specifications of PA1011, refer to "Appendix B: Power Amplifier Specifications". To Lock the Keys You can lock any of the keys or all of the keys (except the power key) at the front panel using the key locking command. 1.
RIGOL Chapter 10 Utility Functions and System Settings LEFT|RIGHT|KNOB /*Direction keys and knob*/ NUM0|NUM1|NUM2|NUM3|NUM4|NUM5| NUM6|NUM7|NUM8|NUM9|DOT|SIGN| ENTER|CANCEL|DELETE /*Numeric keyboard*/ COUNTER /*Frequency counter*/ ALL /*All the keys (except the power key) and knob at the front panel*/ {ON|OFF|0|1} is used to lock or unlock the keys and can be ON|1 (locking the specified key) or OFF|0 (unlocking the specified key). 2.
Chapter 10 Utility Functions and System Settings RIGOL The filename suffix must be ".scpi". The file content requirements: The first row: the command used to lock or unlock the specified key. The second row: empty row (cannot be omitted). Note: The command file can contain multiple rows (for example, N rows).The first N - 1 rows are the commands used to lock or unlock the specified keys and the Nth row is empty.
Chapter 11 Remote Control RIGOL Chapter 11 Remote Control DG4000 can be controlled remotely through the following two methods. User-defined programming Users can program and control DG4000 by using the SCPI (Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments) commands. For more information about the commands and programming, refer to the DG4000 Programming Guide. Use PC software Users can use the PC software to send commands to remotely control DG4000. Ultra Sigma of RIGOL is recommended.
RIGOL Chapter 11 Remote Control Remote Control via USB 1. Connect the device Connect the signal generator (USB Device interface) with your PC using a USB cable. 2. Install the USB driver This signal generator is a USBTMC device.
RIGOL Chapter 11 Remote Control 3 4 5 6 DG4000 User's Guide 11-3
RIGOL Chapter 11 Remote Control 7 3. Search for device resource Start up Ultra Sigma and the software will automatically search for the instrument resource currently connected to the PC via the USB interface. You can also click 4. 11-4 to search for the resources.
Chapter 11 Remote Control RIGOL also be displayed. For example, DG4162 (USB0::0x1AB1::0x0641::DG410520023::INSTR). 5. Control the instrument remotely Right click the resource name "DG4162 (USB0::0x1AB1::0x0641::DG410520023::INSTR)" to select "SCPI Panel Control" to open the remote command control panel through which you can send commands and read data.
RIGOL Chapter 11 Remote Control Remote Control via LAN 1. Connect the device Connect the signal generator to your LAN using a network cable. 2. Configure the network parameters Configure the network parameters of the signal generator according to "LAN Setting". 3. Search for device resource Start up Ultra Sigma and click to open the panel as shown in figure below.
Chapter 11 Remote Control 6. RIGOL Load LXI webpage As this signal generator conforms to LXI Core 2011 Device instrument standard, you can load the LXI webpage through Ultra Sigma (right-click the instrument resource name and select "LXI-Web"). Various important information about the signal generator (include the model number, manufacturer, serial number, description, MAC address and IP address) will be displayed on the webpage.
Chapter 12 Troubleshooting RIGOL Chapter 12 Troubleshooting This chapter lists the commonly encountered failures of DG4000 and their solutions. When you encounter those problems, please solve them following the corresponding steps. If the problem persists, please contact RIGOL and provide your device information (Utility System System Info). 1. The screen is still dark (no display) after on the power switch is pressed: (1) Check whether the power is correctly connected.
RIGOL Chapter 12 Troubleshooting (5) After finishing the above inspections, press Utility System PowerOn to select "Last" and then restart the instrument. (6) If it still does not work correctly, please contact RIGOL. 5. The USB storage device cannot be recognized: (1) Check whether the USB storage device can work normally when connected to other instruments or PC. (2) Make sure to use FAT32 formated USB storage device which is flash type.
Chapter 12 Troubleshooting 8) 9) 10) 11) 12) 13) RIGOL Check whether the test devices used are under the working conditions specified in the corresponding manual. Check whether all the connections are tight. Check whether any cable has internal damage. Make sure that the operations conform to the settings and processes specified by the performance verification guide. Check whether the error calculation is correct.
RIGOL Chapter 13 Specifications Chapter 13 Specifications All the specifications can be guaranteed if the following two conditions are met unless where noted. The generator is within the calibration period and has performed self-calibration. The generator has been working continuously for at least 30 minutes under the specified temperature (18℃ to 28℃). All the specifications are guaranteed unless those marked with "typical".
RIGOL Chapter 13 Specifications Sine Wave Spectrum Purity Harmonic Distortion Typical (0dBm) DC-1MHz: <-60dBc 1MHz-10MHz: <-55dBc 10MHz-100MHz: <-50dBc 100MHz-160MHz: <-40dBc Total Harmonic <0.
RIGOL Chapter 13 Specifications Overshoot Typical (1Vpp) <3% Jitter (rms) Typical (1Vpp) ≤5MHz 2ppm+500ps >5MHz 500ps Arb Waveform Length 16k points Vertical Resolution 14bits Sample Rate 500MSa/s Minimum Rise/Fall Typical (1Vpp) Time <5ns Jitter (rms) Typical (1Vpp) Interpolation ≤5MHz 2ppm+500ps >5MHz 500ps Off, Linear Method Edit Method Edit Points, Edit Block Harmonic Harmonic Order ≤16 Harmonic Type Even, Odd, All, User Harmonic Amplitude can be set for all harmonics H
RIGOL Chapter 13 Specifications Sine wave, ±0.1dB ±0.1dB ±0.1dB ±0.1dB 500mVpp, 50Ω) ≤60MHz: ≤60MHz: ≤60MHz: ≤60MHz: ±0.2dB ±0.2dB ±0.2dB ±0.2dB ≤100MHz: ≤100MHz: ≤100MHz: ±0.4dB ±0.4dB ±0.4dB ≤160MHz: ≤160MHz: ±0.8dB ±0.8dB ≤200MHz: ±1dB Units Vpp, Vrms, dBm Resolution 1mV or 3bits Offset (into 50 Ω) Range ±5Vpk ac + dc Accuracy ±(1% of setting + 5mV + 0.
Chapter 13 Specifications RIGOL PM Carrier Waveform Sine, Square, Ramp, Arb (except DC) Source Internal/External Modulating Sine, Square, Ramp, Noise, Arb Waveform Phase Deviation 0° to 360° Modulating 2mHz to 50KHz Frequency ASK Carrier Waveform Sine, Square, Ramp, Arb (except DC) Source Internal/External Modulating Square with 50% duty cycle Waveform Key Frequency 2mHz to 1MHz FSK Carrier Waveform Sine, Square, Ramp, Arb (except DC) Source Internal/External Modulating Square with
RIGOL Chapter 13 Specifications Waveform Key Frequency 2mHz to 1MHz BPSK Carrier Waveform Sine, Square, Ramp, Arb (except DC) Source Internal Modulating Sine, Square, Ramp, Noise, Arb Waveform Key Frequency 2mHz to 1MHz QPSK Carrier Waveform Sine, Square, Ramp, Arb (except DC) Source Internal Modulating Sine, Square, Ramp, Noise, Arb Waveform Key Frequency 2mHz to 1MHz OSK Carrier Waveform Sine Source Internal/External Oscillation Time 8ns to 499.
RIGOL Chapter 13 Specifications 60MHz Burst Count 1 to 1 000 000 or Infinite Start/Stop Phase 0° to 360° Internal Period 2μs to 500s Gated Source External Trigger Trigger Source Internal, External or Manual Trigger Delay 0ns to 85s Sweep Characteristics Carrier Waveform Sine, Square, Ramp, Arb (except DC) Type Linear, Log or Step Direction Up or Down Start/Stop 1μHz to 160MHz 1μHz to 100MHz 1μHz to 60MHz Frequency Sweep Time 1ms to 300s Hold/Return Time 0ms to 300s Trigger Source
RIGOL Chapter 13 Specifications Pulse Width and Duty Cycle Measurement Frequency/Amplitud e Range Pulse Width Duty Cycle 1μHz to 25MHz 50mVRMS to ±2.
RIGOL Chapter 13 Specifications Slope Rising or falling (selectable) Pulse Width >50ns Latency Sweep: <100ns (typical) Burst: <300ns (typical) Trigger Output Level TTL-compatible Pulse Width >60ns (typical) Maximum Rate 1MHz Clock Reference Phase Offset Range 0° to 360° Resolution 0.03° External Reference Input Lock Range 10MHz ± 50Hz Level 250mVpp to 5Vpp Lock Time <2s Impedance (Typical) 1kΩ, AC coupling Internal Reference Output Frequency 10MHz ± 50Hz Level 3.
RIGOL Chapter 13 Specifications Power Power Voltage 100V to 240V (45Hz to 440Hz) Power Consumption Less than 50W Fuse 250V, T2A Display Type 7-inch TFT LCD Resolution 800 Horizontal × RGB × 480 Vertical Resolution Color 16M color Environment Temperature Range Operating: 10℃ to 40℃ Non-Operating: -20℃ to 60℃ Cooling Method Cooling by fans compulsively Humidity Range Less than 35℃: ≤90% Relative Humidity (RH) 35℃ to 40℃: ≤60% Relative Humidity (RH) Altitude Operating: Less than 3000 meter
RIGOL Chapter 14 Appendix Chapter 14 Appendix Appendix A: Options and Accessories Model Standard Accessories Optional Accessories Description Order Number DG4202 (200MHz, dual-channel) DG4202 DG4162 (160MHz, dual-channel) DG4162 DG4102 (100MHz, dual-channel) DG4102 DG4062 (60MHz, dual-channel) DG4062 Power Cord -- USB Cable CB-USBA-USBB-FF-150 BNC Cable (1 meter) CB-BNC-BNC-MM-100 Quick Guide -- Resource CD (including User’s Guide and Application Software) -- Warranty -- 40dB Att
RIGOL Chapter 14 Appendix Appendix B: Power Amplifier Specifications Unless otherwise noted, all the specifications can be guaranteed under the following two conditions. The instrument has been working continuously for at least 30 minutes under the specified operation temperature. All the specifications are guaranteed except those marked with "Typical". Signal Input Input Impedance 50kΩ Built-in Bias Voltage (output equivalent) ±12V External Input ±10Vmax (gain: X1) ±1.
RIGOL Chapter 14 Appendix Operating Temperature[3] abnormity protection 0℃ to +35℃ Dimensions (W×H×D) 142.2mm×48.1mm×215.4mm Net Weight 850g±20g Note [1] : Full power bandwidth refers to the maximum frequency when the power amplifier can generate the AC output with the maximum possible amplitude and without distortion.
RIGOL Chapter 14 Appendix Appendix C: Warranty RIGOL warrants that its products mainframe and accessories will be free from defects in materials and workmanship within the warranty period. If a product is proven to be defective within the respective period, RIGOL guarantees the free replacement or repair of products which are approved defective. To get repair service, please contact with your nearest RIGOL sales or service office.
Index RIGOL Index 3FSK ....................................... 5-26 4FSK ....................................... 5-28 AC Power Input ........................ 1-13 AM ............................................ 5-2 amplitude................................... 2-5 amplitude coupling.................. 10-22 ASK ......................................... 5-12 AutoIP ................................... 10-11 BPSK ....................................... 5-21 built-in waveform ........................
RIGOL Point By Point Output .................. 3-4 Power Key ................................. 1-6 PSK ......................................... 5-18 Pulse Width.............................. 2-14 PWM ....................................... 5-33 QPSK....................................... 5-24 Range ..................................... 10-7 rear panel ................................ 1-13 Resistance setting..................... 10-6 Return Time ............................... 6-8 Start Frequency .........
