Global Specialties Global Specialties SFG-205 Quickstart

SFG-20X

Series

Arbitrary/Function
Waveform Generator

Quick Start

Guide

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Front Panel

Front Panel

Lighted keys indicate active keys and functions

(for example Sine above)

1. Display

2. Return Key

3. Waveform Selection Keys

4. Number Keypad

5. Knob

6. Cursor Keys

7. Manual Trigger Key (Sweep and Burst only)

8. Output Enable Key

9. Output BNC Connector

10. Sync BNC Connector

11. Help Menu Key

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12. Modulation/Sweep/Burst Keys

13. Utility Menu Key

14. State Storage Menu Key

15. Menu Operation Softkeys

16. On/Off Switch

17. USB Connector

Helpful Hints

1. Lighted keys indicate active keys or functions such as the
currently active waveform (for example, Sine). Most keys
toggle on (lighted) or off.

2. Push the Help key for a list of 10 helpful topics such as
how to generate a DC signal.

3. No signal is output unless the Output key is lighted.

4. The fi ve Menu Operation Softkeys allow you to select
parameters and functions as shown in the softkey menu
on the right side of the display. Some softkeys toggle
between related parameters. For example, the top softkey
will toggle between Freq and Period as shown below:

5. You can specify a signal by its amplitude and offset, or
by setting its HLevel (maximum) and LLevel (minimum)
values.

6. The modulation, sweep, or burst feature can be used in
conjunction with several waveform types. For example,
press Square and Sweep for a swept square wave. Both
keys remain lighted, while the last key pressed determines

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which menu is displayed.

7. The SFG-20X offers USB connection to your PC.

8. If you have the included EasyWave software installed, you
can create arbitrary waveforms on your PC and download
them to your SFG-20X.

GETTING STARTED

1 Preparing the Unit for Use

a. Connect the power cord and then plug in the

instrument.

No worries! Just plug it in!

The Global Specialties SFG-20X automatically senses

standard power line voltages. There are no switches

to set or fuses to change.

b. Grasp the handle by the sides and pull outward. Then

adjust the handle to the desired position:

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