Arbitrary Function Generator AFG-2000 Series QUICK START GUIDE GW INSTEK PART NO.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .................................. 2 GETTING STARTED ......................................... 6 Main Features ..................................................................... 6 Panel Overview .................................................................... 8 Selecting a Waveform ........................................................ 14 ARB ................................................................................... 15 Modulation ...
AFG-2000 Quick Start Guide SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This chapter contains important safety instructions that should be followed when operating and storing the function generator. Read the following before any operation to ensure your safety and to keep the function generator in the best condition. Safety Symbols These safety symbols may appear in this manual or on the instrument. WARNING Warning: Identifies conditions or practices that could result in injury or loss of life.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Double Insulated Do not dispose electronic equipment as unsorted municipal waste. Please use a separate collection facility or contact the supplier from which this instrument was purchased. Safety Guidelines General Guideline CAUTION Do not place heavy objects on the instrument. Do not place flammable objects on the instrument. Avoid severe impact or rough handling that may damage the function generator.
AFG-2000 Quick Start Guide Fuse WARNING Cleaning the function generator Operation Environment Fuse type: F1A/250V. Only qualified technicians should replace the fuse. To ensure fire protection, replace the fuse only with the specified type and rating. Disconnect the power cord and all test leads before replacing the fuse. Make sure the cause of fuse blowout is fixed before replacing the fuse. Disconnect the power cord before cleaning the function generator.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS precipitation, and full wind pressure, but neither temperature nor humidity is controlled. Storage environment Disposal Location: Indoor Relative Humidity: < 70% Temperature: -10°C to 70°C Do not dispose this instrument as unsorted municipal waste. Please use a separate collection facility or contact the supplier from which this instrument was purchased. Please make sure discarded electrical waste is properly recycled to reduce environmental impact.
AFG-2000 Quick Start Guide GETTING STARTED The Getting started chapter introduces the function generator’s main features, appearance and introduces a quick instructional summary of some of the basic functions. For comprehensive operation instructions, please see the user manual. Main Features Model name Frequency Range AFG-2005 AFG-2105 AFG-2012 AFG-2112 AFG-2025 AFG-2125 0.1Hz~5MHz 0.1Hz~12MHz 0.1Hz~25MHz Output waveform Sine, Square, Ramp, Noise, ARB Amplitude range 0.
GETTING STARTED ARB USB Interface Performance DDS technology using an FPGA provides high resolution waveforms 25MHz DDS (Direct Digital Synthesis) signal output series 0.
AFG-2000 Quick Start Guide Panel Overview AFG-2105/2112/2125 Front Panel LCD Display Number pad Scroll Wheel Arrow keys SYNC output port OUTPUT AFG-2125 Arbitrary Function Generator SYNC FUNC 7 8 9 4 5 6 1 2 3 FREQ 50W AMPL MAIN OFST Enter Function keys DUTY Point Value 50W / 0 Save/Recall POWER INT/EXT Hop Hz/Vpp kHz/Vrms MHz/dBm % Shape DEP/DEV Rate Start/Stop Gate AM FM FSK LIN/LOG Sweep Count Shift Enter key ARB ARB keys MAIN output port OUTPUT Operat
GETTING STARTED LCD display Keypad 3.5 inch, 3 color LCD display. 7 8 9 4 5 6 1 2 3 The digital keypad is used to enter values and parameters. The keypad is often used in conjunction with the selection keys and variable knob. / 0 The scroll wheel is used to edit values and parameters in steps of 1 digit. Used in conjunction with the arrow keys. Scroll Wheel Decrease Increase Used to select digits when editing parameters. Arrow keys Output ports SYNC output port (50Ω impedance).
AFG-2000 Quick Start Guide Selects kHz or Vrms units. kHz/Vrms INT/EXT Shift + kHz/Vrms Selects MHz or dBm units. MHz/dBm Hop Shift + MHz/dBm LIN/LOG % + The AM key is used to turn AM modulation on/off*. AM Shape AM + DEP/DEV FM + Rate FSK + Start/Stop 10 + Sets the AM, FM, FSK modulation and sweep function (Rate)* Selects the Sweep function*. Sweep Shift Selects the modulation depth or the frequency deviation*. Selects FSK modulation*.
GETTING STARTED Turns the frequency counter on/off*. Count Gate Shift ARB edit keys + Point Value ARB Function keys FUNC Count Sets the frequency counter gate time*. Arbitrary waveform editing keys. The point key sets the ARB point numbers. The Value key sets the amplitude value of the selected point. The FUNC key is used to select the output waveform type, Sine, Square, Ramp, Noise, ARB. FREQ AMPL OFST DUTY Sets the frequency of the selected waveform.
AFG-2000 Quick Start Guide AFG-2105/2112/2125 Rear Panel MOD output WARNING TO AVOID ELECTRIC SHOCK THE POWER CORD PROTECTIVE GROUNDING CONDUCTOR MUST BE CONNECTED TO GROUND. NO OPERATOR SERVICEABLE COMPONENTS INSIDE. DO NOT REMOVE COVERS. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. OUTPUT INPUT MOD Counter Counter input AC 100-240V 50-60Hz 25VA SER.NO.
GETTING STARTED Display Counter settings Waveform type USB icon Frequency display Secondary parameter display Modulation, sweep, counter menu Waveform type Press the function key to cycle through different output waveforms. Counter settings Gate time counter settings*. USB icon Shows the USB interface status. Frequency Display Displays the main waveform frequency settings. Secondary parameter display Displays secondary waveform parameters and settings.
AFG-2000 Quick Start Guide Selecting a Waveform Sine Wave Example: Sine Wave, 10kHz, 1Vpp, 2Vdc Output MAIN 50W 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Press FUNC>select the sine wave Press FREQ>1>0>kHz Press AMPL>1>Vpp Press OFST>2>Vpp Press OUTPUT Square Wave Example: Square Wave, 10kHz, 3Vpp, 75% duty cycle Output MAIN 50W 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Press FUNC>select the square wave Press FREQ>1>0>kHz Press AMPL>3>Vpp Press DUTY>7>5>% Press OUTPUT Ramp Wave Example: Ramp Wave, 10kHz, 3Vpp, 25% symmetry Output MAIN 50W 14 1. 2.
GETTING STARTED ARB ARB – Enter Points Example: ARB Ramp, 10 kHz, 1Vpp, 2 points. 1. Press FUNC>select the ARB wave Output 2. Press FREQ>1>0>kHz MAIN 3. Press AMPL>1>Vpp 4. Press Point>0>Enter 50W 5. Press Value>5>1>1>Enter. (+511 amplitude) 6. Press Point>1>Enter 7. Press Value>+/->5>1>1>Enter. (-511 amplitude) 8. Press OUTPUT Modulation AM (2100 series only) Example: AM modulation. 100Hz modulating square wave. 1 Vpp, 1kHz Sine wave carrier. 70% modulation depth. Internal source signal.
AFG-2000 Quick Start Guide FM (2100 series only) Example: FM modulation. 100Hz modulating square wave. 1Vpp, 1kHz Sine wave carrier. 100 Hz frequency deviation. Internal Source. Output MAIN 50W 1. Press FUNC>select the sine wave 2. Press FREQ>1>kHz 3. Press AMPL>1>Vpp 4. Press FM 5. Press Shift>INT/EXT>select INT 6. Press Shift>Shape>select square 7. Press Shift>Rate>1>0>0>Hz 8. Press Shift>DEP/DEV>1>0>0>Hz 9. Press Output 10.
GETTING STARTED Sweep (2100 series only) Example: Frequency Sweep. Start Frequency 1Hz, Stop Frequency 1MHz. 1Hz Rate. 1Vpp. Lins Sweep. Output MAIN 50W 1. Press FUNC>select the ramp wave 2. Press AMPL>1>Vpp 3. Press Sweep 4. Press Shift>INT/EXT>select INT 5. Press Shift>Start/Stop>select Start>1>Hz 6. Press Shift>Start/Stop>select Stop>1>MHz 7. Press Shift>Rate>1>Hz 8. Press Shift>LIN/LOG>Select LINS 9. Press Output 10.
AFG-2000 Quick Start Guide Save/Recall Save Example: Save waveform to memory. 1. Press Shift>Save/Recall>Select Save 2. Turn the Scroll knob>select a file number>Enter Recall Example: Recall waveform from memory. 1. Press Shift>Save/Recall>Select Recall 2.
GETTING STARTED AFG-2000 Series Specifications The specifications apply when the function generator is powered on for at least 30 minutes under +20°C~+30°C.
AFG-2000 Quick Start Guide Offset Range Waveform Output Accuracy Impedance Attenuator Protection SYNC Output Level Impedance Fan Out Rise of Fall Time Sine wave Characteristics Harmonic distortion(5) Square wave Characteristics Rise/Fall Time Overshoot Asymmetry Variable duty Cycle Ramp Characteristics Linearity Variable Symmetry 20 ±5 Vpk ac +dc (into 50Ω) ±10Vpk ac +dc (Open circuit) ±2.5 Vpk ac +dc (into 50Ω) for 20MHz25MHz ±5Vpk ac +dc (Open circuit) for 20MHz25MHz 2% of setting + 5 mV+ 0.
GETTING STARTED AM Modulation Carrier Waveforms — Modulating Waveforms Modulating Frequency — Depth Source — — Carrier Waveforms — Modulating Waveforms Modulating Frequency — Deviation — Source — Waveforms — Type — Start/Stop Freq — Sweep Time Source — — Carrier Waveforms — Modulating Waveforms Modulation Rate — Frequency Range — Source — — Sine, Square, Triangle Sine, Square, Triangle 2mHz to 20kHz (Int) DC to 20kHz (Ext) 0% to 120.
AFG-2000 Quick Start Guide Frequency Counter Range Accuracy Time Base Resolution Input Impedance Sensitivity Save/Recall Interface Display General Specifications Power Source Power Consumption Operating Environment Operating Altitude Storage Temperature Dimensions (WxHxD) Weight Accessories 22 — — 5Hz to 150MHz Time Base accuracy±1count — ±20ppm (23˚C ±5˚C) after 30 minutes warm up — The maximum resolution is: 100nHz for 1Hz, 0.1Hz for 100MHz.
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