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 the potential hazards, it is necessary to use the instrument in the manner
specified in this user 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 guide carefully
before making connections to the instrument.
Do not operate without Covers. Do not operate your generator with covers or
panels removed.
Avoid Circuit or Wire exposed. Do not touch the exposed connections or
components when the power is on.
Do not operate with suspected failures. If you suspect there is damage with
this product, you have it inspected by qualified service personnel authorized by
RIGOL before further operations.
The book covers the following 3 types of DG3000 Series Function/ Arbitrary
Waveform Generators: DG3121A、DG3101A、DG3061A.
RIGOL DG3000 Series Function/ Arbitrary Waveform Generator adopt the direct
digital synthesizer (DDS) technology, which can provide stable, high-precision, pure
and low distortion sine signal. 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.
DG3000 Series 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 has greatly simplified the
operation process, with the help of which, 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 modulation functions generate
modulated waveform at ease, without the help of a separate modulating source. USB
I/O is a standard accessory, while LAN and GPIB are Optional. Remote instructions
meet the SCPI specification requirements.
From the characteristics and specifications given below, you will understand how
DG3000 can satisfy your measurement requirements.
16+2 channels digital output module (Optional) together with the analogue
channel can rebuild the most commonly used mixed signal in daily practice.
DDS technology provides precise, stable and low distortion output signal.
3.8’ QVGA color LCD display.
300MSa/s sampling rate, 14-bit resolution.
Frequency characteristics:
Sine: 1µHz to 120 MHz
Square: 1µHz to 60 MHz
Ramp: 1µHz to 1 MHz
Pulse: 500µHz to 30MHz
White Noise:50MHz bandwidth (-3dB)
Arbitrary:1μHz to 25MHz
Support USB storage device. Software Updating could also be performed using
USB devices.
Utmost 1M sample points of internal waveform depth, which can rebuild or
simulate any complex waveform.
Remote control is realized using the LAN.
Support 10/100M LAN. Users can remotely visit and control signal generation
through web browser.
Multiple interfaces: USB Host & Device, RS-232, GPIB (IEEE-488), LAN.
Support the seamless connection of DS1000 Series Digital Oscilloscopes; can
directly read and rebuild the stored waveform in the oscilloscopes.
Graph interface which shows the signal setting directly.
10 languages user interface and built-in help system.
Support Chinese/ English Input.
Note:
All the specifications described in this guide are according to DG3121A, if you need
to know the particular specifications about the other type, please see
“Specifications” in Chapter 5.
When you get a new DG3000 Series 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 the whole machine
and the accessories passing the electric and mechanical testing.
2. Check the accessories.
Accessories supplied with the instrument are listed in chapter 6 "Appendix A:
DG3000 Series Accessories".
If the contents are incomplete or damaged, please notify your RIGOL Sales
Representative.
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 as well as 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 DG3000 Function/ Arbitrary Waveform 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 in the figure 1-1.
Figure 1-1 Adjust the handle
Figure 1-2 The Viewing Position and Carrying Position
When you get a new DG3000 Series Function/ Arbitrary Waveform Generator, first
you need to clear 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 DG3000 Series Function/ Arbitrary Waveform Generator has clear and simple
front panel. See figure 1-3 and 1-4. The Front Panel has a knob and functional keys.
The 5 blue grey buttons on the right side of the screen are menu buttons (named F1
to F5 from up to down) with the help of which, you can enter different functions
menu or have direct specific applications. The signal input and output interfaces are
set at the rear panel which can help generating multiple arbitrary waveforms. The
various BUS interfaces can meet the need of the multiple interface communications.
The Display Interface (Sine Wave is the default display signal)
User’s Guide for DG3000 Series
RIGOL
1-7
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Character definitions in this User Manual:
The signs for buttons in this book are the same as the panel buttons. Please note
that, the signs for the functional buttons on the operation panel are represented by
squared words, such as Sine, which represents the transparent functional key with
Sine on it on the front panel, while the menu buttons are represented by darkened
words such as Freq , which means the “Frequency” option in the Sine menu.
Note:The main Output and Sync Channels are located in the front panel,
which only allow signal output. If they are used as signal input channels,
they will be burned and lead to instrument malfunction.
On the operation panel, there is a set of buttons with waveform icon. See figure 1-7.
The exercise below will help you familiarize with the waveform selection settings.
Figure 1-7 The Waveform Selection Buttons
1. Press Sine button and the waveform window will display sine waveform.
DG3000 Series Generator can generate Sine signal with a frequency from 1μHz
to 120MHz. By setting Frequency/Period, Amplitude/High Level, Offset/Low level,
sine signal with different parameters can be generated.
As shown in figure 1-8, the default signal parameters are: 1kHz Frequency, 5.0Vpp
Amplitude and 0Vdc Offset.
2. Press Square button, and the waveform window displays square waveform.
DG3000 Series Generator can generate Square signal with a frequency from
1μHz to 60MHz and variable duty cycle.
Figure 1-9 The Square Signal Display Interface
As shown in figure 1-9, the default signal parameters are: 1kHz Frequency, 5.0 Vpp
Amplitude, 0Vdc Offset and 50% Duty Cycle.
3. Press Ramp button, and the waveform window displays ramp waveform.
DG3000 Series Generator can generate Ramp signal with a frequency of from
1μHz to 1 MHz and variable Symmetry.
As shown in figure 1-10, the default signal parameters are: 1kHz Frequency, 5.0 Vpp
Amplitude, 0Vdc Offset and 50% Symmetry.
4. Press Pulse button, and the waveform window displays pulse waveform.
DG3000 Series Generator can generate Pulse signal with a frequency from
500μHz to 30 MHz and variable Pulse Width and Edge Time.
Figure 1-11 The Pulse Signal display interface
As shown in figure 1-11, the default signal parameters are: 1kHz Frequency, 5.0Vpp
Amplitude, 0Vdc Offset, 200μs Pulse Width and 50ns Edge Time.
5. Press Noise button, and the waveform window displays noise waveform.
DG3000 Series Generator can generate Noise signal with a Band Width up to 50
MHz.
Figure 1-12 The Noise Signal Display Interface
As shown in figure 1-12, the default signal parameters are: 5.0Vpp Amplitude and
0Vdc Offset.
6. Press Arb button, and the waveform window displays arbitrary waveform.
DG3000 Series Generator can generate repeatable arbitrary waveform signals
with at most 1024K points and 25MHz frequency.
Figure 1-13
The Arbitrary waveform Signal Display Interface
As shown in figure 1-13, the default Exponential Rise Signal parameters are: 1kHz
Frequency, 5.0 Vpp Amplitude and 0Vdc Offset.
As shown in figure 1-14, there are three buttons on the front panel, which are used
for Modulating, Sweeping and Bursting settings. The instructions below will help you
familiarize with the setting of these functions.
Figure 1-14
The Modulate/ Sweep/ Burst button
1. Press Mod button, and the Modulated waveforms will be generated.
The modulated waveform can be changed by modifying the parameters such as
Type, Internal/ external Modulation, Depth, Frequency, Waveform, etc.
DG3000 Series can modulate waveform using AM, FM, FSK, and PM or PWM. Sine,
Square, Ramp or Arbitrary waveforms can be modulated (Pulse, Noise and DC
can not be modulated).
Figure 1-15
The Modulated Waveform Display Interface
2. Press Sweep button, Sine, Square, Ramp or Arbitrary waveform can be swept
(Pulse, Noise and DC can not be swept).
In the Sweep Mode, DG3000 Series generate signal with variable frequencies.
Term Explanation
Burst:Output Waveforms with set cycle times
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. Generally it is called BURST function within
every Signal Generator.
Figure 1-16
The Sweep Waveform Display Interface
3. Press Burst button, Burst for Sine, Square, Ramp, Pulse or Arbitrary waveform
can be generated.
As shown in figure 1-18, there are two buttons on the right side of the operation
panel, which are used to set Trigger and Output Control. The instruction below will
help you familiarize with these functions.
Figure 1-18
The Trigger/ Output Button
1. Press Trigger Button, choose internal/ external or manual Trigger (Manual
Trigger can only be used in Sweep and N-Cycle Burst)
The default setting for Trigger is “Internal”. In this mode, when the Sweep
or Burst Mode is also selected, the Generator will generate burst
continuously. At this time, press Trigger button, the instrument will shift
from the “Automatic” Trigger mode into “Manual” Trigger mode.
When the generator uses the” External” Trigger Mode, if the Sweep or the
Burst Mode is selected, signal will be generated continuously. At this time,
press Trigger button, the instrument state will not change, and it will show
“The instrument has already been triggered”.
Every time you press the Trigger button, “Manual” Trigger will start a
sweep or generate a burst. Press the button again, and the generator will
be triggered again.
2. Press Output Button, activate or deactivate the output signal.
If an overload message is shown, disconnect the external equipment from the
output terminals and press Output button, reactivate the output terminal.
As shown in figure 1-19, there are three sets of buttons on the operation panel,
which are direction button, the knob and the keypad. The instruction below will help
you familiarize with the Digital Input Function.
(1)direction key (2)keypad (3)knob
Figure 1-19 The Front Panel Digital Input
1. The up and down keys are used to shift parameters and the left and right keys
are used to shift digits.
2. Keypad is used to directly set the parameters value.
3. Knob is used to change a signal digit value whose range is 0~9. Clockwise to
increase 1.
To get help on any key of the front panel, press and hold on that key for 1 second
and the help message will appear.
To Use Store/Utility/Help Function
As shown in figure 1-20, 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 familiarize with these Functions.
Figure 1-20
The 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.
Up to now you have got a brief understanding about DG3000 series with the
front/rear panel, every function control area and keys. You should also know how to
set your function/ arbitrary waveform generator for your usage. If you are not familiar
with these operations, you are suggested to read Chapter One “Getting Started”
again.
This chapter covers the following topics:
Setting Sine Signal ( Sine )
Setting Square Signal ( Square )
Setting Ramp Signal ( Ramp )
Setting Pulse Signal ( Pulse )
Setting Noise Signal ( Noise )
Setting Arb Signal ( Arb )
Output Modulated Signal ( Mod )
Output Sweep Signal ( Sweep )
Output Burst Signal ( Burst )
Trigger ( Trigger )
Store/Recall ( Store/Recall )
Utility Setting ( Utility )
Help System ( Help )
You are suggested to read this chapter carefully so as to understand
DG3000 Series Generator‘s versatile waveform setting Functions and more
operation methods.
Press Sine Button to call the Sine operation. The Sine waveform parameters are set
by using the Sine operation menu.
The parameters of Sine waveforms are: Frequency/ Period, Amplitude/ High Level,
Offset/ Low Level. Different Sine Signals are generated by setting these parameters.
The parameter value in the waveform display window is the same as that of in the
parameter display window. As is shown in figure 2-1, in the soft key menu, select
Freq. Cursor is located in the frequency parameter area in the parameter display
window, and users can set the frequency value here. In the waveform display window,
the parameter type in the left corner is frequency, the value of which is displayed in
shadow.
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.
Current
Parameter:
Frequency
To Set the Output Frequency/Period
1. Press Sine Freq , to set the frequency parameter.
The frequency shown on the screen when the instrument is powered is the
default value 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, to
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 , to set the amplitude.
The amplitude shown on the screen when the instrument is powered is the
default value 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 the Ampl/High
Level or Offset/Low level button again, to switch into the High Level or
Low Level 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.
1. Press Sine Offset , to set the offset.
The offset shown on the screen when the instrument is powered is the default
value or the set value beforehand. When changing the function, if the current
value is valid for the new waveform, it will be used sequentially.
2. Input the desired Offset
Use the keypad or the knob to input the desired value, choose the unit, and press
the corresponding button.
Press Square button to call the Square operation. The Square waveform parameters
are set by using the Square operation menu.
The parameters of Square waveforms are: Frequency/ Period, Amplitude/ High Level,
Offset/ Low Level and Duty Cycle. See figure 2-6. The parameter value in the
waveform display window is the same as that of in the parameter display window and
the Duty Cycle value is edited directly in the waveform display window. In the soft key
menu, select Duty Cycle, and the corresponding value in the waveform display
window will be displayed in shadow, and then users can edit its value.
1. Press Square Duty , to set the Duty Cycle.
The Duty Cycle shown on the screen when the instrument is powered is the
default value or the set value beforehand. When changing the function, if the
current value is valid for the new waveform, it will be used sequentially.
2. Input the desired Duty Cycle
Use the keypad or the knob to input the desired value, choose the unit, and press
the corresponding button. The Generator will change the waveform immediately.
Press Ramp button to call the Ramp operation. The Ramp waveform parameters are
set by using the Ramp operation menu.
The parameters for Ramp waveforms are: Frequency/ Period, Amplitude/ High Level,
Offset/ Low Level and Symmetry. See figure 2-9. The parameter value in the
waveform display window is the same as that of in the parameter display window and
the Symmetry value is edited directly in the waveform display window. In the soft key
menu, select Symmetry, and the corresponding value in the waveform display window
will be displayed in shadow, and then users can edit its value.
1. Press Ramp Symmetry , to set the Symmetry.
The Symmetry shown on the screen when the instrument is powered is the
default value or the set value beforehand. When changing the function, if the
current value is valid for the new waveform, it will be used sequentially.
2. Input the desired Symmetry
Use the keypad or the knob to input the desired value, choose the unit, and press
the corresponding button. The Generator will change the waveform immediately.
Press Pulse button to call the Pulse operation. The Pulse waveform parameters are
set by using the Pulse operation menu.
The parameters for Pulse waveforms are: Frequency/ Period, Amplitude/ High Level,
Offset/ Low Level, Pulse Width and Edge Time. See figure 2-12. The parameter value
in the waveform display window is the same as that of in the parameter display
window and the Pulse Width and the Edge Time values are edited directly in the
waveform display window. In the soft key menu, select Pulse Width, and the
corresponding value in the waveform display window will be displayed in shadow, and
then users can edit its value.
Set the signal frequency or period; the
current parameter will switch at a second
press.
Ampl/
High Level
Set the signal Amplitude or High Level;
the current parameter will switch at a
second press.
Offset/
Low Level
Set the signal Offset or Low Level; the
current parameter will switch at a second
press.
Pulse Width
/Duty
Set the signal Pulse Width or Duty; the
current parameter will switch at a second
press.
Edge Time
Setting the Edge Time for Pulse Waveform
Term Explanation:
Pulse Width:
Positive Pulse Width: the time span between thresholds of 50% of the rising edge
amplitude to the next 50% of the falling edge amplitude;
Negative Pulse Width: the time span between thresholds of 50% of the falling
edge amplitude to the next 50% of the rising edge amplitude.
Edge Time:
The time span between the thresholds of the 10% to 90% of the rising edge
amplitude is called Rising Time.
The time span between the thresholds of the 90% to 10% of the falling edge
amplitude is called Falling Time.
The Rising Time and the Falling Time together are called Edge Time.
Figure 2-13 Table 2-4 The Menu Explanations of Pulse Waveform
1. Press Pulse Pulse Width , to set the Pulse Width.
The Pulse Width shown on the screen when the instrument is powered is the
default value or the set value beforehand. When changing the function, if the
current value is valid for the new waveform, it will be used sequentially.
2. Input the desired Pulse Width
Use the keypad or the knob to input the desired value, choose the unit, and press
the corresponding button. The Generator will change the waveform immediately.
The default setting is the same Edge Time for Rising and Falling Edges.
Current
Parameter:
Pulse Edge
To Set the Edge Time
1. Press Pulse Edge Time , to set the Edge Time.
The Edge Time shown on the screen when the instrument is powered is the
default value or the set value beforehand. When changing the function, if the
current value is valid for the new waveform, it will be used sequentially.
2. Input the desired Edge Time
Use the keypad or the knob to input the desired value, choose the unit, and press
the corresponding button. The Generator will change the waveform immediately.
Press Noise button to call the Noise operation. The Noise waveform parameters are
set by using the Noise operation menu.
The parameters for Noise waveforms are: Amplitude/ High Level and Offset/ Low
Level. See figure 2-16. The parameter value in the waveform display window is the
same as that of in the parameter display window. In the soft key menu, select Offset,
and the corresponding value in the waveform display window will be displayed in
shadow, and then users can edit its value. Noise is non-regulated signal which has no
frequency or period.
Press Arb button to call the Arb operation. The Arb waveform parameters are set by
using the Arb operation menu.
The Arb signal consists of two types: the system built-in waveform and the
user-definable waveform. The parameters for Arb waveforms are: Frequency/ Period,
Amplitude/ High Level and Offset/ Low Level. See figure 2-18. The parameter value in
the waveform display window is the same with that of in the parameter display
window. In the soft key menu, select Amplitude, and the corresponding value in the
waveform display window will be displayed in shadow, and then users can edit its
value.
When there is no waveform stored in the Non-Volatile Memory, the
StoredWforms Menu and the DELETEWform Menu will hide.
When there is no waveform in the Volatile Memory, the VolatileWform
menu will hide.
Function
Menu
Settings
Explanation
Built-in
Select one of the five built-in Arbitrary
Waveforms (See Table 2-8)
Stored
Wform
Select one of Arbitrary Waveforms
stored in the Non-volatile memory
Volatile
Wform
Select one of Arbitrary Waveforms
stored in the Volatile memory. When a
new waveform is created, the old one
will be erased.
DELETE
Wform
Delete one of the Arbitrary Waveforms
stored in the Non-volatile memory. The
five Built-in Waveforms can not be
deleted.
CANCEL
Cancel the current operation, and return
to the upper menu. (The followings are
the same and will not be explained)
To Select the built-in Arbitrary Waveform
There are five built-in Arbitrary Waveforms and user-definable Arbitrary Waveforms
inside the Generator. To select one of them, follow the instructions below:
Press Arb Load , to enter the interface below.
Figure 2-21 Table 2-7 The Menu Explanations of Built-in Arbitrary Waveform
non-Volatile Memory. The location is:
C:\ARB1:ARB_1
ARB Mem 2
Select the Arb Waveform stored in the
non-Volatile Memory. The location is:
C:\ARB2:ARB_2
ARB Mem 3
Select the Arb Waveform stored in the
non-Volatile Memory. The location is:
C:\ARB3:ARB_3
ARB Mem 4
Select the Arb Waveform stored in the
non-Volatile Memory. The location is:
C:\ARB4:ARB_4
Function
Menu
Settings
Explanation
Select Arb
Open the selected waveform
Instructions:
When there is no waveform stored in the Arb Mem1 、 Arb Mem2 、 Arb Mem3
and Arb Mem4, this menu will hide. (The followings are the same and will not be
explained )
2. To Select the Stored Waveform
Press Arb Sel Wform Stored Wform , and enter the following
interface.
Figure 2-24 Table 2-10 The Menu Explanations of Stored Arbitrary Waveform
(Page 1/2)
Figure 2-25 Table 2-11 The Menu Explanations of Stored Arbitrary Waveform
When there is no waveform stored in the Non-Volatile Memory, the Edit
Stored Menu and the DELETE Wform Menu will hide.
When there is no waveform in the Volatile Memory, the Edit Volatile menu
hide
Function
Menu
Settings
Explanation
Create
New
Create a new waveform, and erase
the waveform in the Volatile memory.
Edit
Stored
Edit the waveform stored in the
non-Volatile memory
Edit
Volatile
Edit the waveform stored in the
Volatile memory
DELETE
Wform
Delete one of the Arbitrary
Waveforms stored in the Non-volatile
memory. The five Built-in Waveforms
can not be deleted.
To Edit the Arbitrary Waveform
The Generator allows users to edit Arbitrary Waveforms, which can create any new
waveform by initializing points. The procedure is as follows:
Press Arb EditWform , to enter the interface shown below.
Figure 2-28 Table 2-14 The Menu Explanations of Waveform Edition Operation
Figure 2-31 Table 2-16 The Menu Explanations of the New Waveform Parameters
Function
Menu
Settings
Explanation
Interp
On
Off
Activate the linear Interpolation
between the defined points
Deactivate the linear Interpolation
between the defined points
Edit Points
Turn on the Waveform Editor
(1) To Set the Point Number
Press Int #Points , to set the number of the initializing points.
When a new waveform is created, the waveform editor will firstly create a
waveform with two points. The Waveform Editor connects the last point to the
Voltage Level of point #1 automatically to create a continuous waveform. A
waveform with at most 512K points can be created.
In the default setting, point #1 is Level High, fixed on 0 second, while point #2 is
Level Low and on the half of the set Cycle period.
(2) To Set the Interpolation
Press Interp.On , if you choose Interpolation On , and the points will be
connected with beelines; otherwise, the voltages between two consecutive
points will not change, and waveform looks like a step-up one.
(3) To Edit the Waveform Points
Press Arb Edit Wform Create New Edit Points , the waveform
can be defined by setting the time and voltage for each point using this function.
The menu is as follows:
Use the Mod button to generate modulated waveform. DG3000 Series can generate
AM, FM, FSK, PM and PWM modulated waveforms. Modulating parameters vary with
the types of the modulation. In AM, users can set the Source (Internal/ External),
depth, Modulating Frequency, Modulating Waveform and Carrier Waveform; in FM,
users can set the Source (Internal/ External), Frequency Deviation, Modulating
Waveform and Carrier Waveform; in FSK, users can set the Source (Internal/
External), Frequency Range, Internal Rate, Modulating Waveform and Carrier
Waveform; in PM, users can set the Source (Internal/ External), Phase Deviation,
Modulating Frequency, Modulating Waveform and Carrier Waveform; in PWM, users
can set the Modulating Frequency, Pulse Width Deviation, Modulating Waveform and
Source (Internal/ External) etc.
We will cover how to set these parameters in details according to the Modulation
types.
The Display Interface of Modulated Waveform Parameter
User’s Guide for DG3000 Series
RIGOL
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Function
Menu
Settings
Explanation
AM Freq
Set the modulating waveform
frequency. Frequency Range:
2mHz~20kHz ( Internal Source Only ).
AM Depth
Set the amplitude range
Type
AM
Amplitude Modulation
Shape
Sine
Square
Triangle
UpRamp
DnRamp
Noise
Arb
Choose the modulating Waveform. To
change the Carrier Waveform
parameter, press Sine, Square etc.
Source
Internal
The Source is Internal
External
The Source is External. Use the
[Modulation In] connector in the Rear
panel.
Term Explanation
Modulation Depth
The Amplitude Range (also called “Percentage Modulation”). Modulation Depth
varies from 1% to 120%.
In the 0% Modulation, the output amplitude is the half of the set one.
In the 100% Modulation,the output amplitude is the same with the set one.
For an external source, the depth of AM is controlled by the voltage level of the
connector connected to the [Modulation In]. +5V corresponds to the currently
set depth 100%.
AM
The modulated waveform consists of two parts: the Carrier Waveform and the
Modulating Waveform. In AM, the Amplitude of the Carrier Waveform varies with the
instantaneous voltage of the modulating waveform. The Parameters for the AM are in
table 2-22.
Press Mod Type AM , to enter the following menu.
Figure 2-39 Table 2-22 The Menu Explanations of the AM Parameters
The modulated waveform consists of two parts: the Carrier Waveform and the
Modulating Waveform. In FM, the Frequency of the Carrier Waveform varies with the
instantaneous voltage of the modulating waveform. The Parameters for the FM are as
shown in figure 2-40.
Figure 2-40
The Setting Interface of FM Waveform Parameter
Press Mod Type FM , to enter the following menu.
The Deviation should be equal to or less than the Carrier Waveform Frequency.
The Sum of the Deviation and the Carrier Frequency should be equal to or less
than maximum frequency of the selected function plus 1kHz.
For an External Source, the Deviation is controlled by the voltage Level of
the Connector connected to the [Modulation In]. +5V corresponds to the
selected Deviation and -5V to the negative selected Deviation.
Function
Menu
Settings
Explanation
FM Freq
Set the modulating waveform
frequency. Frequency Range:
2mHz~20kHz (Internal Source Only).
FM Dev
Set the Frequency Deviation between
the Modulating Waveform and the
Carrier Waveform
Type
FM
Frequency Modulation
Shape
Sine
Square
Triangle
UpRamp
DnRamp
Noise
Arb
Choose the modulating Waveform. To
change the Carrier Waveform
parameter, press Sine, Square etc.
Source
Internal
The Source is Internal
External
The Source is External. Use the
[Modulation In] connector in the Rear
panel.
Figure 2-41 Table 2-23 The Menu Explanations of the FM Parameters
The FSK Modulation is a modulation method, the output frequency of which switches
between two the pre-set frequencies (Carrier Waveform Frequency and the Hop
Frequency). The Frequency of the Output Frequency switch between the carrier
waveform frequency and the Hop frequency is called the FSK rate. The frequency by
which the output frequency switch from each other is determined by the Internal
Frequency generator or the Signal Voltage Level offered by the Ext Trig/FSK/Burst
connector in the rear panel:
The modulated waveform consists of two parts: the Carrier Waveform and the
Modulating Waveform. In PM, the Phase of the Carrier Waveform varies with the
instantaneous voltage Level of the modulating waveform. The Parameters for the PM
are as shown in figure 2-44.
Figure 2-44
The Setting Interface of PM Waveform Parameter
Press Mod Type PM, enter the following interface.
The modulated waveform consists of two parts: the Carrier Waveform and the
Modulating Waveform. In PWM, the width of the Carrier Waveform (Pulse) varies with
the instantaneous voltage of the modulating waveform. The parameters for PWM are
as shown in figure 2-46.
PWM can only be used for pulse modulation, press Mod, enter the modulation
interface, you may discover that the function key PWM is cryptic when you choose the
modulation type, but it will appear when you pressMod in the Pulse interface.
In the frequency sweep mode, the function generator “steps” from the start
frequency to the stop frequency at the sweep rate you specify. Sweep can be
generated by Sine, Square, Ramp or Arbitrary Waveforms (Pulse, Noise and DC are
not allowed).
Figure 2-48
The Setting Interface of Sweep Waveform Parameter
Press Sweep button to enter the following menu. Set the Waveform parameters by
using the operation menu.
Set the Time Span of the Sweep for
which the Frequency changes from the
Start Frequency to Stop Frequency.
Stop Freq
Freq Span
Set the Stop Frequency of the Sweep
Set the Frequency Span of the Sweep
Start Freq
Center Freq
Set the Start Frequency of the Sweep
Set the Center Frequency of the Sweep
Source
Internal
External
Mannal
Choose Internal Source
Choose External Source, use the [Ext
Trig/FSk/Burst] connector in the rear
panel
Choose External Source, set the start
and stop time by hand
Function
Menu
Settings
Explanation
Trig
Off
Set Signal Triggered at Rise Edge
Set Signal Triggered at Fall Edge
Turn off Trigger Setting
Linear
Log
Set the Sweep with linear spacing
Set the Sweep with logarithmic
spacing
Figure 2-49 Table 2-27 The Menu Explanations of Waveform Sweep (Page 1/2)
Sweep Frequency Setting
Use Start Freq and Stop Freq or Center Freq and Freq Span to set the
range of the frequency. Press the button again to switch between each other.
To Sweep upward, set the Start Frequency lower than the Stop Frequency, or set
a positive frequency interval.
To Sweep downward, set the Start Frequency higher than the Stop Frequency, or
set a negative frequency interval.
Figure 2-50 Table 2-28 The Menu Explanations of Waveform Sweep (Page 2/2)
Burst Function can generate versatile waveforms in burst, which can last specific
times of waveform cycle(N-Cycle Burst), or when external gated signals( Gated Burst)
is applied, any waveform could be used, But noise can only be used in Gated Burst.
Press Burst button to enter the following interface. Set the Waveform parameters by
using the operation menu.
Choose Internal Source
Choose External Source, use the [EXT
Trig/FSK/Burst] connector in the rear
panel
Choose External Source, set the start and
stop time by hand
Set the N-Cycle Burst
Press Burst N Cycle , to enter the following interface.
Figure 2-52 Table 2-29 The Menu Explanations of the N-Cycle Parameters
(Page1/2)
Burst Period
Set the time span between an N-Cycle Burst and the next. If necessary the period will
increase to allow the specific number of cycles in a burst.
Burst Period> Period X Burst Number
Start Phase
Define the Start and the Stop Point in a waveform. The phase varies from -360° to
+360°, and the default setting is 0°. For an Arbitrary Waveform, 0° is the first
waveform point.
N-Cycle/ Gated
N-Cycle has specific number of waveform cycles, and every burst is activated by a
trigger event. Gated burst use external source to control burst as when to be
activated.
Signal Triggered at Rise Edge
Signal Triggered at Fall Edge
Turn off Trigger Setting
#Cycle
Infinite
Set the Number of the bursts in a N-Cycle
Set the Number of the bursts in a N-Cycle
to be infinite
Delay
Set the Delay time before the burst starts
Figure 2-53 Table 2-30 The Menu Explanations of the N-Cycle Parameters (Page2/2)
# Cycle
Set the number of Waveform Cycle in an N-Cycle (1 to 1,000,000 or Infinite).
If you choose Infinite, then a continuous waveform will be generated which will not
stop until a trigger event happens (Trigger button is pressed).
If needed, Burst Period will increase to cater to the specific number of cycles.
For a frequency greater than 25MHz, only a bust with infinite cycles is allowed.
For an infinite-cycle Burst, External or Manual Trigger is needed to activate burst.
Delay
Set the Time Delay between the Trigger Input and the Start of the N-Cycle Burst. The
minimum delay is a function of the specific burst period, and should always be
greater than 0s.
The Setting of the Generator
Arbitrary Waveform file
All kinds of files
Browser
Path
Directory
File
Shift between the Path,
Directory and file
Save
Save the waveform to the
appointed place
Recall
Recall the waveform or
Setting information in the
specific position in the
memory.
To Store and Recall
Press Store/Recall Button to enter the following interface. You can save or recall the
State or Data Documentation inside the Generator. The status file and data file on the
U Disk are also allowed to rebuild or delete. File names can either be Chinese or
English.
Figure 2-56 Table 2-32 The Menu Explanations of Save and Recall (Page 1/2)
Figure 2-57 Table 2-33 The Menu Explanations of Save and Recall (Page 2/2)
About the browser
The directory selection shift is done by the direction keys. In the directory mode,
pressing the right key will open the lower directory while the left key will fold the
directory. Up and Down key are used to shift between the directories; in the Path
mode, right key stands for the lower directory, left key upper, up key route, and down
key the lowest or the stroll bar between the files.
Users are allowed to store the instrument state in any of the 4 Non-Volatile Memories.
The state storage will “memorize” the selected function (including the Arbitrary
Waveform), Frequency, Amplitude, DC Offset, Duty Cycle, Symmetry, and other
modulation parameter used.
To Save the Instrument State, the procedures are given as follows:
1. Choose the file Type to store
PressStore/Recall Type State , and choose State as the storage type.
2. Choose the location of the file.
There are four positions in the Local(C :) STATE1, STATE2, STATE3 and STATE4,
choose anyone of them by rotating the knob.
3. Name the file and Save it
Press Save button, enter the desired name. Press End/Store to finish.
Users are allowed to store data document in any of the 4 Non-Volatile Memories. If
the place is already occupied, new document will cover the old one. The procedures
for data storage are given as follows:
1. Choose the file Type to store
Press Store/Recall Type data, and choose data as the storage type.
2. Choose the location of the file.
There are four positions in the Local(C :) ARB1, ARB2, ARB3 and ARB4, choose
anyone of them by rotating the knob.
3. Name the file and Save
Press Save button, enter the desired name. Press End/Store to finish.
Above we have introduced to you the interfaces of DG3000, and mentioned the USB
Host Interface. Below, we will introduce to you how to use this interface to connect
DG3000 and DS1000 to realize the nondestructive data Transmission.
Step one, Connect DG3000 with DS1000, and acquire data.
Step two, Connect the USB Host Interface of DG3000 with the USB Device Interface
of DS1000. View the waveform acquired. The procedures are given as follows:
View the Acquired Waveform
Press Store/Recall Button, to enter the following menu.
Press Recall and DG3000 will recall the waveform data acquired by DS1000 into
the Volatile Memory.
Note: when recalling, DG3000 will recall once and write once, so there will be 2
processing bar. If there is only one shown, it means that the recall operation is
unsuccessful.
To generate the waveform acquired
Press Arb Sel Wform Volatile Wform , to load the waveform just
recalled.
Figure 2-61 Load the Waveform
Notes:The frequency shown on DG3000 may vary greatly from what you imagine.
This is because that DG3000 consider the waveform acquired as a period. If you want
to get the real period of the generated waveform, you have to use the frequency
value shown on DG3000 times the number of the real period in this false period.
As shown in the figure below, this is the waveform shown on another DS1000 using
the above operation. Please note that the frequency shown on this instrument is the
same as the precious one.
The information in the Volatile Memory will disappear once the instrument is powered
off. To save the valuable information, save the information to the Non-Volatile
Memory.
First edit the Arbitrary Waveform in the Arb function and press Arb Edit Wform ,
Figure 2-63 Edit the waveform
Choose Edit Volatile 2/2 page and and edit the Points,
As is shown in figure 2-67, the storage location is divided into: The internal Storage
Local(C :) and the U Disk storage U Disk (A :). At the left side of the front panel, there
is a USB interface. When a USB storage is connected, the storage menu will show
“Mobile Disk (A:)”. Otherwise, the default location is the internal location Local(C :).
Figure 2-67 To Use the USB Storage
1. Install the Mobile Disk
Insert the Mobile Disk into the USB interface on the front panel, and the screen
will show “Detect a Mobile Disk”, and storage menu will show “Mobile Disk ( A:)”
2. Choose the Mobile Disk
Press Browser Directory, move the cursor with the up or down direction
key to select “Mobile Disk ( A:)”. Press the right key to open the lower directory,
use the up and down direction key to choose the file” DG3000”. Use the right key to open the lower directory, and up and down key to select the file “Workspace”.
Input the file name and save.
3. Remove the Mobile Disk
Remove the Mobile Disk from the Interface. The system will inform you “The
Mobile Disk is removed”, and the “Mobile Disk (A:)” in the storage menu will
disappear.
Note: Mobile Disk can only be U Disk; portable hard disk is not supported.
Press Store/Recall Store , to enter the following interface. Enter the desired file
name in the “File Name” frame. In the middle of the figure below is the input keypad,
used to edit the file name. Use the up and down direction keys and knob to select the
desired character; use the left and right direction keys to edit the input file name.
Figure 2-68 The File Storage Interface
Figure 2-69 Table 2-34 The Menu Explanation of File Storage
The English Input Interface is as shown in figure 2-70, to save a file named
“NewFile”, follow the steps below:
Figure 2-70 The English Input Interface
(1) Press Input Type En , to enter the English Interface.
(2) Input the file name” NewFile”.
Use the Knob to adjust the cursor’s horizontal position and the up and down key
to adjust the vertical position. Select the Character “N” and press Select. Repeat
this until you have inputted “NEWFile” . Press the +/- button on the number
Keypad to shift into the Capitalized Input mode
(3) Edit the File Name
When you have entered a wrong character, move the cursor to the wrong
character to be deleted and press Delete to remove it. Reenter the file name.
(4) Press End/Store , to finish and save the file.
The Chinese Input Interface is as shown in figure 2-71. To save a new file named
“信号发生器”, follow the instructions below:
Figure 2-71 The Chinese Input Interface
(1) Press Input Type Chn(s) , to enter the Chinese Input Interface.
(2) Press the “+/-”button on the Number Keypad, to shift Capitalization, and choose
the input to be Minuscule and enter Chinese.
(3) Input the file name : “信号发发生器”
Use the Knob to adjust the cursor’s horizontal position and the up and down key
to adjust the vertical position. Select the Character “q” and press Select .
Repeat till all the needed characters are selected. In the Input Menu, choose the
Chinese character you need with the help of the page controller and the 1~9
button on the keypad.
(4) Edit the wrongly input
When a file name is wrong, move the cursor to the character to remove and
press Delete to remove it and reenter the file name.
(5) Press End/Store , to finish and save the file.
Notes: The length of file name user can edit is up to 24 characters or 12 Chinese
characters (The file can be stored in U-disk or non- volatile memories, but the length
of file name has the limit). The length limit in non-volatile memories is 12 characters
or 6 Chinese characters; the limit in U-disk is 39 characters or 19 Chinese characters.
If surpass the length limit, N/A is shown.
Set the output waveform to be DC
Set the output waveform to be Arbitrary.
Sync
On
Off
Activate the Sync Signal on the [Sync]
Connector on the front panel.
Deactivate the Sync Signal on the [Sync]
Connector on the front panel.
Output
Setup
Set the Output parameter
I/O
Setup
Set the I/O
To Set the Utility Function
With the Utility Function, you can set the parameters of the Generator such as: DC
On/Off, Sync On/Off, Output Parameter, Interface Parameter, System Setting and
Testing Parameter. The DC switch offers the options of DC output or Arbitrary
Waveform Output. Sync Switch offers the option to choose the Sync Signal or not.
Output Setting provides the parameter setting for Load/Impedance, Range, Normal/
Inverse and Phase. Interface Setting offers the storage and load of the configure
parameter setting for GPIB (IEEE-488), LAN, RS232 or USB remove Control. The
System Setting provides the setting for Language, Display, Beep, Screen Guard,
Format, Power System Configure and default setting; Test provides the self-testing
and calibration storage.
Press Utility button, to enter the Utility Menu. Its functions are listed below in table 2
-26.
Figure 2-72 Table 2-35 The Menu Explanations of Utility System Setting
The Generator provides Sync output through the [Sync] Connector on the Front Panel.
All standard output functions (except DC and Noise) have a corresponding Sync
Signal. For some Sync applications, they can be disabled if users do not want to use
them,
In the default setting, the Sync Signal should be connected to the [Sync]
Connector (activated). When the Sync Signal is disabled, the output Voltage of
the [Sync] Connector is Level Low.
In the Inverse Mode, the Waveform that corresponds to the Sync Signal does not
Inverse.
For Sine, Square, Ramp and Pulse Signal, the Sync Signal is a Square Signal with
50% Duty Cycle. When the output is positive, The Sync Signal is TTL Level High
compared to 0 V Voltage or DC Offset; when the output is negative, The Sync
Signal is TTL Level Low compared to 0 V Voltage or DC Offset.
For Arbitrary Waveform, the Sync Signal is a Square Waveform with 50% Duty
Cycle. At the time when the first output waveform point is generated, the Sync
Signal Voltage is TTL Level High.
For Internal Modulating AM, FM and PM, the Sync Signal reference is the
Modulated Signal (not the Carrier Signal). The Sync Signal is a Square Waveform
with 50% Duty Cycle. In the first half modulation period, the Sync Signal is TTL
Level High. For External Modulation, the Sync Signal reference is the Carrier
Signal (not the Modulated Signal). The Sync Signal is also a Square Waveform
with 50% Duty Cycle
For FSK, the Sync Signal Reference is the Hop Frequency, and the Sync Signal is
a Square Waveform with 50% Duty Cycle. For the Hop Frequency, at the hopping
point, the Sync Signal is TTL Level High.
For a Sweep which disables the Mark function, the Sync Signal is a Square
Waveform with 50% Duty Cycle. When the Sweep starts, the Sync Signal is TTL
Level High and turns Low at the Center of the Sweep. The Sync Frequency equals
the specific Sweep time. For a Sweep that enables the Mark Function, the Sync
Signal is TTL Level High at the beginning of the Sweep and turns Low at the Mark
Frequency.
For the Burst, when the burst starts, the Sync Signal is Level High. At the specific
point when the Cycle Number ends, the Sync Signal turns Level Low (If the
Waveform has a relative starting phase, it may be not zero intersections). For an
infinite burst, the Sync Signal is the same with the Sync Signal of the continuous
Signal.
For the External Gated Burst, the Sync Signal follows the External Gated Signal.
But, please note that this signal will not turn Level Low until the end of the last
period (If the Waveform has a relative starting phase, it may be not zero
intersections).
DG3000 Series has a fixed 50Ω Series Impendence. No matter what Value the set
parameter is, if the real load is different from the set one, the displayed voltage
will not equal the real voltage.
1. To Set the Output Load
For the [Output] Connector on the Front panel, the Generator has a built-in 50Ω
series impendence. If the actual load does not match the set one, the displayed
amplitude and offset are incorrect. This function is used to match the displayed
voltage with the expected one.
Steps for setting the Load:
(1) Press Utility Output Setup Load , to enter the following interface.
Please note that the Load Parameter shown on the right bottom is the
default setting when the power is on or the pre-set load value. If the current
value is valid for the output, then is current value will be used.
(2) Input the desired Load Value.
Use the Keypad or the Knob to enter the desired value and choose the unit,
Ω or KΩ, press the corresponding button.
Press Utility Output Setup Invert , to set the Inverse Waveform
Output.When the waveform is Inverse, no offset will change. An non-inverse
waveform will be displayed in the Graph Mode.
Figure 2-82 Table 2-40 The Menu Explanations of I/O Setup
Set the GPIB address any number between 0 and 30. The default setting is “1”.the
Address is stored in the Non-Volatile Memory, and will show when the power is on.
The I/O Setting offers the Storage and Load of the configuration parameter setting of
the GPIB(IEEE-488), RS232 or LAN which are used for remote control. GPIB and
RS232 can not be used together.
Offer the Storage and Load Operation of the Network Configuration needed for
Remote Control of LAN Interface. You can configure IP Address, DNS setting or
check the current network configuration.
Press Utility I/O Setup LAN , to enter the following interface.
Figure 2-83 Table 2-41 The Menu Explanations of LAN Setup
If the DHCP is enabled, and you want to use the DNS address DHCP Server
returns, please set the Server to be “0.0.0.0”.
DNS Setup
Press Utility I/O Setup LAN DNS Setup , to enter the following
interface.
Figure 2-85 Table 2-43 The Menu Explanations of DNS Setup
Host Name
Set the Host Name, consists of letter, number and dash (“-”). Consult to your
network administrator for information if you need to provide the Host name and the
name to use. Use the knob and direction button to select the character (you can only
use the keypad to enter number). The Host name will be stored to the Non-Volatile
Memory.
Domain Name
Set the Domain Name with letter, number, dash (-) and dot (.).Consult to your
network administrator for information if you need to provide the Domain name and
the name to use. Use the knob and direction button to select the character (you can
only use the keypad to enter number). The Domain name will be stored to the
Non-Volatile Memory.