Gw instek AFG-3081, AFG-3051 QUICK START GUIDE

Arbitrary Function Generator

AFG-3000 Series

QUICK START GUIDE

GW INSTEK PART NO. 82FG-30820MA1

ISO-9001 CERTIFIED MANUFACTURER

October 2010 edition

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The information in this manual was correct at the time of printing. However, Good Will continues to improve its products and therefore reserves the right to change the specifications, equipment, and maintenance procedures at any time without notice.

Good Will Instrument Co., Ltd. No. 7-1, Jhongsing Rd., Tucheng City, Taipei County 236, Taiwan.

Table of Contents

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .................................. 4

GETTING STARTED .......................................... 8

Main Features ..................................................................... 8

Panel Overview .................................................................. 10

Selecting a Waveform ........................................................ 15

Modulation ........................................................................ 16

Sweep ................................................................................ 18

Burst ................................................................................. 18

ARB ................................................................................... 19

Utility Menu ...................................................................... 22

AFG-3000 Series Specifications ......................................... 24

EC Declaration of Conformity ............................................ 30

AFG-3000 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

CAUTION

Warning: Identifies conditions or practices that could result in injury or loss of life.

Caution: Identifies conditions or practices that could result in damage to the function generator or to other objects or property.

DANGER High Voltage

Attention: Refer to the Manual

Protective Conductor Terminal

Earth (Ground) Terminal

DANGER Hot Surface

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

Power Supply

WARNING

 Do not place heavy objects on the instrument.  Do not place flammable objects on the

 Avoid severe impact or rough handling that

 Avoid discharges of static electricity on or near

 Use only mating connectors, not bare wires, for

 The instrument should only be disassembled by

(Measurement categories) EN 61010-1:2001 specifies the measurement categories and their requirements as follows. The AFG-3000 falls under category II.

 Measurement category IV is for measurement performed at the

 Measurement category III is for measurement performed in a

 Measurement category II is for measurement performed on

 Measurement category I is for measurements performed on

 AC Input voltage: 100 ~ 240V AC, 50 ~ 60Hz.  Connect the protective grounding conductor of

instrument.

may damage the function generator.

the function generator.

the terminals.

a qualified technician.

source of a low-voltage installation.

building installation.

circuits directly connected to a low voltage installation.

circuits not directly connected to Mains.

the AC power cord to an earth ground to prevent electric shock.

AFG-3000 Quick Start Guide

Fuse

WARNING

Cleaning the function generator

Operation Environment

 Fuse type: T0.63A/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.

 Use a soft cloth dampened in a solution of mild

detergent and water. Do not spray any liquid into the function generator.

 Do not use chemicals containing harsh products

such as benzene, toluene, xylene, and acetone.

 Location: Indoor, no direct sunlight, dust free,

almost non-conductive pollution (Note below) and avoid strong magnetic fields.

 Relative Humidity: < 80%  Altitude: < 2000m  Temperature: 0°C to 40°C

(Pollution Degree) EN 61010-1:2001 specifies pollution degrees and their requirements as follows. The function generator falls under degree 2.

Pollution refers to “addition of foreign matter, solid, liquid, or gaseous (ionized gases), that may produce a reduction of dielectric strength or surface resistivity”.

 Pollution degree 1: No pollution or only dry, non-conductive

pollution occurs. The pollution has no influence.

 Pollution degree 2: Normally only non-conductive pollution

occurs. Occasionally, however, a temporary conductivity caused by condensation must be expected.

 Pollution degree 3: Conductive pollution occurs, or dry, non-

conductive pollution occurs which becomes conductive due to condensation which is expected. In such conditions, equipment is normally protected against exposure to direct sunlight,

Storage environment

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

precipitation, and full wind pressure, but neither temperature nor humidity is controlled.

 Location: Indoor  Relative Humidity: < 70%  Temperature: -10°C to 70°C

Disposal

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.

Power cord for the United Kingdom

When using the function generator in the United Kingdom, make sure the power cord meets the following safety instructions.

NOTE: This lead/appliance must only be wired by competent persons

WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED IMPORTANT: The wires in this lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Green/ Yellow: Earth Blue: Neutral Brown: Live (Phase)

As the colours of the wires in main leads may not correspond with the coloured marking identified in your plug/appliance, proceed as follows:

The wire which is coloured Green & Yellow must be connected to the Earth terminal marked with either the letter E, the earth symbol

Yellow. The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked

with the letter N or coloured Blue or Black. The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the terminal marked with

the letter L or P or coloured Brown or Red. If in doubt, consult the instructions provided with the equipment or contact the

supplier. This cable/appliance should be protected by a suitably rated and approved HBC

mains fuse: refer to the rating information on the equipment and/or user instructions for details. As a guide, a cable of 0.75mm Larger conductors would normally require 13A types, depending on the connection method used.

Any exposed wiring from a cable, plug or connection that is engaged in a live socket is extremely hazardous. If a cable or plug is deemed hazardous, turn off the mains power and remove the cable, any fuses and fuse assemblies. All hazardous wiring must be immediately destroyed and replaced in accordance to the above standard.

or coloured Green/Green &

should be protected by a 3A or 5A fuse.

AFG-3000 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 bandwidth

AFG-3081 80MHz

AFG-3051 50MHz

Performance

 DDS Function Generator series  1μHz high frequency resolution maintained at

full range

 1ppm frequency stability  Full Function Arbitrary Waveform Capability

200 MSa/s sample rate 100 MSa/s repetition rate 1 M-point waveform length 16-bit amplitude resolution Ten 1M waveform memories True waveform output to display User define output section User defined marker output section DWR (Direct Waveform Reconstruction)

capability

GETTING STARTED

Waveform editing capability sans PC N Cycle and Infinite output mode selectable

 -60dBc low distortion sine wave

Features

Interface

 Sine, Square, Ramp, Pulse, Noise, Sinc standard

waveforms

 Internal and external LIN/LOG sweep with

marker output

 Int/Ext AM, FM, PWM, FSK modulation  Modulation/sweep signal output  Burst function with internal and external

triggers without marker output

 Store/recall 10 groups of setting memories  Output overload protection

 GPIB, RS232, USB standard interfaces  4.3 inch Color TFT LCD (480 × 272) Graphical

User Interface.

 AWES (Arbitrary Waveform Editing Software)

PC software

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