FeelTech FY6600 User Manual

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FY6600 Series Fully Numerical Control

Dual Channel Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator

User’s Manual

Rev2.9 August,2017

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Contents

Guaranty and Declaration ................................................................................... I

Product Introduction .......................................................................................... 3

Quick Start ........................................................................................................... 6

General Inspection.......................................................................................... 6

Front Panel Overview ..................................................................................... 7

Back Panel Overview .................................................................................... 10

Power On and Inspection ............................................................................. 12

User Interface ............................................................................................... 13

Appearance and Dimensions ........................................................................ 15

Front Panel Operations .................................................................................... 16

Waveform Output .......................................................................................... 16

Select Output Channel .............................................................................................. 16

Select Waveform ....................................................................................................... 17

Set Frequency ........................................................................................................... 18

Set Amplitude ............................................................................................................ 19

Set Offset ................................................................................................................... 20

Set Duty Cycle (Square)&Set pulse wave pulse width (Adj-Pulse) ....................... 21

Set Phase .................................................................................................................. 22

Enable Output ........................................................................................................... 23

Example：Output Sine Waveform ............................................................................ 24

Burst .......................................................................................................... 26

Modulation Function .................................................................................. 26

Frequency Meter/Counter ............................................................................. 28

Enable the Counter ................................................................................................... 28

Set the Counter ......................................................................................................... 29

Sweep ........................................................................................................... 30

Sweep Object ............................................................................................................ 30

Sweep Start Position ................................................................................................. 31

Sweep End Position .................................................................................................. 32

VCO (Voltage Control Output) Sweep ...................................................................... 33

Sweep Type ............................................................................................................... 34

Enable Sweep Function ............................................................................................ 35

System Configuration and Auxiliary Functions .............................................. 36

Save and Load .......................................................................................................... 37

Configuration ............................................................................................................. 38

Uplink ......................................................................................................................... 39

Synchronization ......................................................................................................... 40

Troubleshooting ................................................................................................ 41

Technical Specification .................................................................................... 42

Appendix ........................................................................................................... 46

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Product Introduction

This manual applies to each model of FY6600 series Function/Arbitrary

Waveform Signal Generator. The last three characters of the model indicate the

up limit output of Sine Wave (MHz). For example, the “60M” of the Model Number

“FY6600-60M” indicates the Sine wave maximum output frequency is up to

60MHz.

FY6600 series Dual-channel Function / Arbitrary waveform generator is a set

of Function Signal Generator, Arbitrary Waveform Generator, Pulse Generator,

Analog / Digital modulator, VCO, Sweep, Counters and Frequency Meter and

other functions in a high Performance, cost-effective, multi-function signal

generator. Abundant shortcut keys and graphical user interface simplifies every

operation. Users do not have to spend a lot of time to learn and familiar with the

operation of the instrument, you can be skilled use. For education, research and

development, production, testing, maintenance and other industries to provide a

new choice.

The instrument adopt the Direct Digital Synthesizer (DDS) technology

and provide stable, precise, pure and low distortion signals. Surface mounting

technology improves interference immunity and operational life span. Can output

up to 97 groups of functions / arbitrary waveform, contains 33 groups of preset

waveforms and 64 groups of user-defined waveforms. Preset waveforms: Sine,

Square (Duty Cycle adjustable), Pulse (Pulse width and cycle time can be set

accurately), Triangle/Ramp, CMOS(0~10V), Four channels TTL, Exponential

Rise, Exponential Fall, Noise, ECG, DC etc.

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Main Features:

 Adopt the Direct Digital Synthesizer (DDS) technology and provide stable,

precise, pure and low distortion signals.

 2.4 inch TFT Color LCD with 320×240 resolution, displaying parameters and

graphics of the two channels at the same time.

 The instrument uses 14-bit high-speed D/A converter chip (5Vpp output

quantization error is less than 1mV), 250MSa/s sample rate, 14bits vertical
resolution.

 Can output up to 97 groups of functions / arbitrary waveform, contains 33

groups of preset waveforms and 64 groups of user-defined waveforms.
Preset waveforms: Sine, Square (Duty Cycle adjustable), Pulse (Pulse width
and cycle time can be set accurately), Triangle/Ramp, CMOS(0~10V), Four
channels TTL, Exponential Rise, Exponential Fall, Noise, ECG, DC etc.

 Enable to store 64 arbitrary waveform data files, each one of waveform

storage depth 8192 points * 14bits;

 Various modulation types: AM, FM, PM, ASK, FSK and PSK modulations.

 Sweep Function: It can sweep 4 properties of signals including frequency,

amplitude, offset and duty cycle; It has Linear and Logarithm two sweep types;

0.01S~999.99S sweep time; Up, Down and roundtrip sweep directions.

 VCO Function (Voltage Control Output): Can be achieved by an external input

signal: voltage controlling frequency, voltage controlling amplitude, voltage
controlling offset, voltage controlling duty cycle and PWM modulations.

 Burst Output Function: There has Manual Trigger, internal CH2 Trigger, and

External Trigger for your options. It can output 1~1048575 pulse trains.

 100M Frequency meter function: It can measure frequency, period, pulse

width and duty cycle. Max. frequency workable is 100MHz and Min.
frequency workable is 0.01 Hz.

 Counter Function: It has 2 coupling measure modes including DC coupling

and AC coupling. This design can solve inaccuracy problem of AC coupling.

 Standard dual full functional channels which are equivalent to two

independent generators.

 Channel SYNC Function: Support waveform copy and state copy between

channels.

 Support two or more signal generators connected to achieve multi-channel

output, the maximum support 16-channel synchronous output, the phase
between each channel can be adjusted.

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 Precisely adjust the phases of the two channels, Precision can be 0.01°.

 Minimum amplitude resolution can be up to 1 mV. Amplitude range is

0~20Vpp.

 Duty-cycle of each channel can be adjusted independently0.01%-99.99%,

the adjusting resolution is 0.01%.

 -10V~+10V DC Offset function. Resolution 0.001V.

 Save function: It can save 20 sets user-set parameters and can be loaded at

any time.

 Communicating function: All functions can be controlled by PC program and

the communication protocol is open for secondary development.

 Output short-circuit protection: All channels can work more than 60 seconds

when the load is short-circuited.

 Provide powerful waveform editing PC software. Users can download

arbitrary waveform to this instrument after edit through PC program which is
included in user CD.

 Adopt ABS plastic shell with table type design. Use 100-240V (AC) wide

range voltage power supply.

 Can choose our FYA2000S series or FPA1000 series power amplifier to

output 20W~100W signal in DC-10MHz width without any distortion.

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Quick Start

General Inspection

Please follow the items below when you receive a new FY6600 series

Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator.

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.

2． Inspect the instrument

In case of any damage, or defect, or failure, notify your FeelTech sales

representative.

3． Check the accessories

Please check the accessories according to the Appendix C ( packing lists). If

the accessories are incomplete or damaged, please contact your FeelTech sales
representative.

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Front Panel Overview

The front panel is divided into several function areas for easy operation.

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Front Panel

Item Function Description

Press this buttons to switch waveforms among Sine,

Square, Triangle and so on.

Press this button to switch between frequency meter and

counter to measure frequency, period, duty cycle and

pulse width of external signal output.

— Both DC and AC are workable.

— Gate Time can be 1S, 10S or 100S.

— Dual channels output and measurement function can

work together at same time.

1&

Function

Buttons Area

Can sweep Sine, Square, Arbitrary and so on.

— Can sweep frequency, amplitude, offset and phase.

— 2 sweep types: Linear, Logarithm.

— VCO voltage controls parameters of signal output

available (for example: voltage controlled oscillator).

Auxiliary functions and system configuration setting.

— Can save 20 sets waveform parameters including

frequency, amplitude, offset, phase and so on.

— System Language has English and Chinese for
user’s option.

— Buzzer can be turned on/off in this manu.

— Set multimachine uplink.

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— Switch Master-Slave status

— Set default status of dual channels at start-up.

Trigger and modulation function button

Set definite amount of pulse string to output.

Set modulation mode: ASK, FSK, PSK

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3

5

6

7

8

9

LCD

Manu

Buttons

Arrows

ADJ Knob

Power

Button

CH1 channel

output

connector

Output

Channels

2.4 inch TFT（320×240）color LCD. Operation instruction please

check chapter “User Interface”.

F1~F5 buttons are matched with Manu displayed on the LCD. Press

corresponding button to activate submenu represented.

Press Arrow buttons to select figure which you want to

edit when setting values of each parameter.

Press the knob as confirmation (OK button).

— Rotate the ADJ Knob to increase or reduce the current value

indicated by the cursor.

— Frequency unit can be changed by Press ADJ Knob under

Frequency value setting status.

— Press ADJ Knob to Start/Stop sweep under Sweep interface.

The power indicator keeps illuminating when power on.

Press the power button and the indicator change to notifylight status

and the signal output terminates.
CH1 connector, output impedance is 50Ω.

When CH1 channel activates (indicator illuminates), CH1 outputs

signal with parameters set.

Control CH1 output. Press it to switch to CH1 parameter

setting interface.

— Press it to turn on CH1 output with current

configuration. The indicator will illuminate.

— Press it again to turn off CH1 output and the indicator

will extinguish.

Control CH2 output. Press it to switch to CH2 parameter

setting interface.

— Press it to turn on CH2 output with current

configuration. The indicator will illuminate.

— Press it again to turn off CH2 output and the indicator
will extinguish.

Synchronization function button.

Can set synchronization of CH1 and CH2 (Frequency,

Amplitude, Offset and so on).

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CH2 channel

output

connector

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CH2 connector, output impedance is 50Ω.

When CH2 channel activates (indicator illuminates), CH2 outputs

signal with parameters set.

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AC coupling

measuring

terminal

BNC connector, input impedance 100Ω. For inputting signal of meter or

counter.

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Back Panel Overview

The back panel of FY6600 is as picture 1-2 below. 4 BNC terminals on the
left are DC coupling measuring terminals Trig/FSK/ASK/PSK IN, external sweep
input VCO IN, Synchronization output connector SYNC OUT, and
Synchronization input connector SYNC IN. Then follows TTL output terminal,
USB terminal, power switch and power input socket.

1. Power switch

2. BNC connector
Trig/FSK/ASK/PSK IN: DC coupling measuring terminal and ASK/PSK/FSK
modulation trigger input terminal.

VCO IN: External signal sweep input terminal can realize voltage controlling
frequency, voltage controlling amplitude, voltage controlling offset, voltage
controlling duty cycle and so on. Frequency of external signal input should be
lower than 500 Hz.

SYNC OUT: Synchronization signal output terminal.

SYNC IN: Synchronization signal input terminal.

3. TTL signal output

Frequency of Port A is same with frequency of CH1 output. Frequency of Port B

is same with frequency of Port A but with reverse phase (180°). Frequency of
Port C is same with frequency of CH2. Frequency of Port D is same with Port C
but with reverse phase (180°).

4. USB Device interface

It’s for communication with PC (This is a USB-TTL serial port and driver is

needed). Can programming by host computer.

5. Power input socket(voltage range AC100V-AC240V).

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Warning

To avoid instrument damage, voltage of signal input from EXT.IN

CANNOT exceed ±20Vac+dc.Voltage of signal input from
Trig/FSK/ASK/PSK IN CANNOT exceed DC5V.

Note

To ensure the normal work, please use 100-240V AC power
supply.

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Power On and Inspection

Connect to Power

Please connect the generator to AC power supply using the Power cable
supplied in the accessories. The power supply use 100-240V AC power. The
power of this instrument is less than 5W.

Power On

Turn on the power switch after the power cord is connected. The generator
will execute self-inspection. The LCD will show welcome interface after the
inspection is over. If the generator cannot work normally, please check the
Chapter “Troubleshooting” for solution.

Set the System Language

FY6600 series Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator supports Chinese and
English system languages. You can press SYS→CONF to switch the system
language.

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User Interface

The user interface of FY6600 provides four types of display modes: Dual

Channels Parameters (default), Single Channel Extension, Auxiliary Functions
and System Interface.

Dual Channels Parameters (default)

The upper half of LCD displays the channel selected currently and the
parameters can be set. Press CH1 or CH2 to change current channel selected.

1-4 User Interface (CH1 selected)

Item Description

1 Current channel selected.

Display current channel selected for operation.

2 Current waveform selected.

Display the name of current waveform selected. For example,
“CH1=Sine” means current waveform selected of CH1 is

Sine Wave. It can be changed by press WAVE button.
Meanwhile, waveform can be changed quickly by rotating
ADJ Knob when waveform switch function is activated.

3 Output status of current channel.

Display On/Off status of current channel. It can be switched

by Press CH1 or CH2.

4 Waveform

Display diagram of current waveform（Including Arbitrary）.

Yellow indicates CH1 and blue indicates CH2.

5 Manu Bar

Display current operable options .

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