Instructions

RIGOL
VIII DSG800 Programming Guide
Document Overview
This manual introduces how to program the RF signal generator over the remote interfaces in details.
Main Topics in this Manual:
Chapter 1 Programming Overview
This chapter outlines how to build the remote communication between the RF signal generator and PC and
how to control the RF signal generator remotely. Besides, it also provides a brief introduction of the SCPI
commands.
Chapter 2 Command System
This chapter introduces the syntax, function, parameter and using instruction of each DSG800 command in
alphabetical order (from A to Z).
Chapter 3 Application Examples
This chapter provides the application examples of the main functions of the RF signal generator. In the
application examples, a series of commands are combined to realize the basic functions of the RF signal
generator.
Chapter 4 Programming Demos
This chapter introduces how to program and control DSG800 using development tools, such as Visual C++,
Visual Basic and LabVIEW.
Chapter 5 Appendix
This chapter provides various information, such as factory setting list.
Tip
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Format Conventions in this Manual:
1. Key
The key at the front panel is denoted by the format of "Key Name (Bold) + Text Box" in the manual. For
example, FREQ denotes the FREQ key.
2. Menu
The menu item is denoted by the format of "Menu Word (Bold) + Character Shading" in the manual.
For example, LF denotes the "LF" menu item under FREQ.
3. Operation Step
The next step of operation is denoted by an arrow "" in the manual. For example, FREQ  LF
denotes pressing FREQ at the front panel and then pressing LF.
Content Conventions in this Manual:
DSG800 series RF signal generator includes DSG830 and DSG815. The introductions of the DSG800 series
commands in this manual are based on DSG830, unless otherwise noted.