Review the following safety precautions carefully before operating the instrument to
avoid any personal injury or damage to the instrument or products connected to it. To
avoid potential hazards, use the instrument in the manner specified in this user’s
guide.
The instrument should be serviced only by qualified personnel.
Avoid Fire or Personal Injury.
Use Proper Power Line. Only the special power line of the products approved by
the State should be used.
Insert or Draw Properly. Do not insert draw when the probe and the testing lead
are connected with the power.
Ground the Instrument. This generator is grounded through the protective terra
conductor of the power cord. To avoid electric shock, the grounding conductor must
be connected to the earth ground. Make sure that the instrument is properly grounded
before connecting the input or output terminals.
Observe All the Ratings of the Terminal. To avoid fire or shock, observe all the
ratings and symbols that marked on the instrument. Read the user’s guide carefully
before making connections to the instrument.
Do not Operate without Covers. Do not operate your generator without covers or
panels.
Use Proper Fuse. Only use the fuse type and rating specified for this product.
Avoid Circuit or Wire exposed. Do not touch the exposed connections or
components when the power is turn-on.
Do not operate with suspected failures. If you suspect there is damage with this
product, have it inspected by qualified service personnel authorized by RIGOL before
further operations.
This guide covers the following two types of DG10× 2 Series Dual-Channel
Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generators:
DG1022、DG1012
RIGOL DG10× 2 Series Dual-Channel Function/ Arbitrary Waveform Generator adopt
the DDS technology, which can provide stable, high-precision, pure and low distortion
sine signal. It can also provide 5MHz square waveform with fast rising and falling
edges. Its combination of excellent system features, easiness in usage and versatile
functions makes this generator a perfect solution for your job now and in the future.
DG10× 2 Series Dual-Channel Function/ Arbitrary Waveform Generator have clear and
simple Front-Panel. The user-friendly panel layout and instructions, versatile terminals,
direct graph interface, built-in instructions and help system have greatly simplified the
operation process, thus, users do not have to spend a great deal of time learning and
familiarizing the operation of the generator before they can use it proficiently. The
built-in AM, FM, PM and FSK modulating functions generate modulated waveform at
ease, without the help of a separate modulating source. The USB I/O is the standard
accessory.
Characteristics and Specifications:
DDS technology provides precise, stable and low distortion output signal.
2-Channel Output.
Support channel coupling, channel copy.
5 basic waveforms and 48 built-In arbitrary waveforms output.
Counter supports frequency measurement: 100mHz ~ 200MHz (single channel).
100MSa/s sampling rate, enable to edit arbitrary waveform with 14-bit, 4K points.
Frequency characteristics (DG1022):
Sine: 1µHz to 20 MHz
Square: 1µHz to 5 MHz
Ramp: 1µHz to 150 kHz
Pulse: 500µHz to 3MHz
White Noise:5MHz bandwidth (-3dB)
Arbitrary waveform:1μHz to 5MHz
External trigger source, waveform output, synchronous signal output.
Support USB flash drive. Could store and read waveform configure parameters or
the edited arbitrary waveform with USB flash drive, System Updating could also
be performed by using USB flash drive.
Standard interface: USB Host & Device.
Graph interface which shows the signal setting directly.
Multilanguage user interface.
Embedded Chinese/English Help System.
Support Chinese/English Input.
NOTE:
All the descriptions in this guide are according to DG1022, if you need to know the
particular specifications about DG1012, please look over “
When you get a new DG10× 2 Series Dual-Channel Function/Arbitrary Waveform
Generator, you are suggested to take the following steps to inspect the instrument.
1. Inspect the shipping container for damage.
If there are damages in the packing or foam, keep them until he whole machine
and the accessories passing the electric and mechanical testing.
2. Check the accessories.
Accessories supplied with the instrument are listed in “
If the contents are incomplete or damaged, please contract the local selling
representative of RIGOL.
3. Inspect the instrument.
In case any mechanical damage or defect, or if the instrument does not operate
properly or pass performance tests, notify your RIGOL Sales Representative.
If the shipping container is damaged, or the cushioning materials show signs of
stress, notify the carrier of your RIGOL sales office. Keep the shipping materials
for the carrier’s inspection.RIGOL offices will arrange for repair or replacement
at RIGOL’s option without waiting for claim settlement.
To adjust the handle position of the Generator, please grip the handle by the sides and
pull it outward. Then, make the handle rotate to the desired position. The operating
methods are shown below in Figure 1-1 and Figure 1-2.
Mode/ Direction
USB Host LCD Screen Functions Key Knob
The Front/Rear Panel
When you get a new DG10× 2 Series Dual-Channel Function/Arbitrary Waveform
Generator, first you need to know how to operate the front/ Rear panel correctly. This
chapter will make a brief introduction and description for the operation and functions
of the Front/ Rear Panel.
The Front Panel at a Glance
DG10× 2 Generator has clear and simple front panel. The Front Panel has a knob,
functional keys and menu buttons. The 6 grey buttons below the screen are menu
buttons, by using which you can choose different options on the current menu. The
rests are the functional keys, with which you can enter different function menus or
obtain specific functional applications directly.
The Generator provides three display modes: Menu Mode (Single or Double Channel)
and Graph Mode (Single Channel). To switch the display mode, press the View button.
To select Channels, press the button.
Figure 1-5
User Interface in Menu Mode (Single Channel)
Figure 1-6
User Interface in Graph Mode (Single Channel)
Figure 1-7
User Interface in Menu Mode (Double Channel)
NOTE:
The buttons on the front panel of the instrument are represented by words in a pane,
such as Sine which represents the functional key with “Sine” on it on the front panel,
while the menu buttons are represented by shadow words such as Freq, which means
the “Frequency” option in the Sine menu.
At the left of the operation panel, there are several buttons with waveform icon and
two buttons which are used commonly. The following exercises will help you to be
familiar with the waveform selection settings. The instructions of the waveform
settings are all carried out in the Menu Display Mode.
Waveform Selection
Channel Switch Display Mode Switch
Figure 1-8
Function Buttons Selection
1. Press the Sine button, a “Sine” typeface will display in the state area. The
instrument can generate Sine signal with frequency from 1μHz to 20MHz. By
setting
signal with different parameters can be generated.
Frequency/Period, Amplitude/High Level, Offset/Low level and Phase,
Sine
Figure 1-9
Sine Signal in the Menu Display Mode
As shown in Figure 1-9, the default signal parameters are: 1kHz Frequency,
5.0VPP Amplitude, 0 VDC Offset and 0° initial phase.
2. Press the Square button, a “Square” typeface will display in the state area. The
instrument can generate Square signal with frequency from 1μHz to 5MHz and
variable duty cycle. By setting
7. Press the button, the channel will switch between CH1 and CH2. Users can
edit parameters of the current selected channel.
8. Press the View button, the display modes will switch between Menu Mode in single
channel, Graph Mode in single channel and Menu Mode in double channel. If the
instrument is in remote mode, press this button it will return to local mode.
As shown in Figure 1-15, there are two Output buttons on the right side of the front
panel, which are used to set the Output Control. The instruction below will help you to
be familiar with these functions.
Figure 1-15
Channel Output/Counter Input
Figure 1-16
Channel Output Control
1. Channel Output Control
Press the Output button to enable/disable the signal output of CH1 or CH2.
2. Counter Input
In the Counter mode, the output connector of CH2 is used as the signal input
terminal. At the same time, the output of CH2 will be disabled automatically.
As shown in the following figure, there are three buttons on the front panel, which are
used for Modulation, Sweep and Burst settings. The instructions below will help you to
be familiar with the settings of these functions.
Figure 1-17
Modulate/ Sweep/ Burst button
NOTE: Mod, Sweep and Burst functions are only used for CH1.
1. Press the Mod button, and a Modulated waveforms will be generated.
Parameters are set by using the menu buttons. The modulated waveform can be
changed by changing the parameters such as Type, Internal/external Modulation,
Depth, Frequency, Waveform, etc.
DG10× 2 Series can modulate waveform using AM, FM, PM and FSK. Sine, Square,
Ramp or Arbitrary waveforms can be modulated (Pulse, Noise and DC cannot be
modulated).
Figure 1-18
Modulated Waveform Signal in the Menu Display Mode
2. Press the Sweep button, Sine, Square, Ramp or Arbitrary waveform can be swept
(Pulse, Noise and DC can not be swept).
In the Sweep Mode, DG10× 2 Series generate signal with variable frequencies.
Burst can last for certain times of waveform cycle (N-Cycle Burst) or be controlled by
external gated signals (Gated Burst). Burst applies to all kinds of waveforms, but
noise can only be used in gated burst.
Figure 1-19
Sweep Waveform Signal in the Menu Display Mode
3. Press the Burst button, Burst for Sine, Square, Ramp, Pulse or Arbitrary waveform
can be generated (Noise can only be used in the gated Burst).
As shown in Figure 1-21, there are two groups of buttons on the operation panel,
which are direction button, the knob and the keypad. The instruction below will help
you to be familiar with the Digital Input Function.
(1) Direction Key and the Knob (2) Keyboard
Figure 1-21
Front Panel Digital Input
1. Use the Direction keys to move the cursor left or right. Rotate the knob to change
a digit (clockwise to increase).
2. Use the Keypad to set the parameters values of the waveforms, which can change
Press the key and last 2~3 second, then the help message will appear.
To Use Store/Utility/Help Function
As shown in Figure 1-22, there are three buttons on the operation panel, which are
used to call the store/recall, utility and help function. The instruction below will help
you to be familiar with these Functions.
Figure 1-22
Store/Recall, Utility and Help Button
1. The Store/Recall Button is used to store waveform data and configure
information.
2. The Utility Button is used to set the auxiliary system function, change the output
configure parameters, interface setting, system setting information or perform the
instrument self-test and read the calibration information, etc.
3. The Help Button is used to read the help information.
By now you have got a brief understanding of DG10× 2 series with the front/rear panel,
every function control area and keys.
This chapter covers the following topics:
To Set Basic Waveforms 2-2
To Set Sine Waveform 2-2
To Set Square Waveform 2-7
To Set Ramp Waveform 2-10
To Set Pulse Waveform 2-12
To Set Noise Waveform 2-15
To Set Arbitrary Waveforms 2-16
To Select Arbitrary Waveform 2-17
To Edit Arbitrary Waveform 2-21
To Set Modulated Waveforms 2-27
To Set AM Waveform 2-28
To Set FM Waveform 2-30
To Set FSK Waveform 2-32
To Set PM Waveform 2-34
To Generate Sweep Signal 2-36
To Generate Burst Signal 2-38
To Store and Recall 2-42
To Set the Utility Function 2-49
To Set the Sync Output 2-52
Basic Setting of the Two Channels 2-54
Channel Coupling Settings 2-57
To Set the Counter 2-59
System Settings 2-64
I/O Settings 2-71
Test/Cal Settings 2-72
In the Menu Mode, press the Sine button to call the Sine operation. The top left corner
of the screen will show the name of the current waveform. The output Sine waveform
parameters are set using the Sine operation menu.
The parameters for Sine waveforms are:
Offset/ Low Level and Phase
parameters. As shown in Figure 2-1, select Freq in the operation menu and the
frequency parameter will be shown in the parameter area. Users then can change the
frequency by using the direction button and the knob or the keypad.
. Different Sine Signals are generated by using these
Frequency/ Period, Amplitude/ High Level,
Figure 2-1
Sine Signal Parameter Setting Interface
Table 2-1 Operation Menu for Sine Signal
NOTE:
Waveforms in single channel needn’t to set the Aligpha parameter. It is always used to
align the phases of the two channels’ output signals.
When using the keypad to enter the digit, you can use the Left direction button to
move the cursor backward and delete or change the value of the previous digit.
When using the knob to input, use the direction buttons to select the digit
you want to edit and rotate the knob to change its value.
Current Parameter:
Frequency
To Set the Output Frequency/Period
1. Press Sine Freq/Period Freq, to set the frequency parameter.
The frequency shown on the screen is the default value when the instrument is
powered or the set value beforehand. When setting the function, if the current
value is valid for the new waveform, it will be used sequentially. If you want to set
the period for the waveform, press Freq/Period button again, switch to the Period
parameter (The current operation is displayed in inverse color).
2. Input the desired frequency.
Use the keypad to input the parameter value directly, and press the
corresponding button to select the parameter unit. Or you can use the direction
button to select the digit you want to edit, and then use the knob to change its
value.
1. Press Sine Ampl/HiLev Ampl, to set the amplitude.
The amplitude shown on the screen is the default value when the instrument is
powered or the set value beforehand. When changing the function, if the current
value is valid for the new waveform, it will be used sequentially. If you want to set
the waveform by high Level or Low Level, press Ampl/HiLev or Offset/Lolev again,
switch to HiLev or LoLev parameter (The current operation is displayed in inverse
color).
2. Input the desired Amplitude
Use the keypad or the knob to input the desired value, choose the unit, and press
the corresponding button.
Figure 2-3
Setting the Amplitude
NOTE:
The “dBm” option will appear only when the output impedance is set to “50”.