Rigol DG4102, DG4162, DG4062 User Manual

RIGOL

User’s Guide

DG4000 Series

Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator

Mar. 2014

RIGOL Technologies, Inc.

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in China as well as the ISO9001:2008 standa r d and the ISO14001:200 4 st andard.
Other international standard conformance certification is in progress.

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please contact RIGOL.
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rearranged without prior written approval of RIGOL.

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Safety Requirement

General Safety Summary

Please review the following safety precautions carefully before putting the
instrument into operation so as to avoid any personal injuries or damages to the
instrument and any product connected to it. To prevent potential hazards, please
use the instrument only specif ied by this manual.

Use Proper Power Cord.

Only the power cor d desig ned fo r the ins trument an d authorized for us e within the
local country could be used.

Ground The Instrument.

The instrument is grounded through the Protective Earth lead of the power cord.
To avoid electric shock, it is essential to connect the earth terminal of power cord
to the Protective Earth terminal before any inputs or outputs.

Connect the Probe Correctly.

If a probe is used, do not connect the ground lead t o hi gh voltage since it has the
isobaric electric potential as ground.

Observe All Terminal Ratings.

To avoid fire or shock hazard, observe all ratings and markers on the instrument
and check your manual for more information about ratings before connecting.

Use Proper Overvoltage Protection.

Make sure that n o ove rvol tage (such as that ca used by a thun derstorm) can reach
the product, or else the operator might expose to danger of electrical shock.

Do Not Operate Without Covers.

Do not operate the instrument with covers or panels removed.

Do Not Insert Anything into the Holes of Fan.

Do not insert anything int o the holes of the fan to avoid damaging the instrument.

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Use Proper Fuse.

Please use the specified fuses.

Avoid Circuit or Wire Exposure.

Do not touch exposed junctions and components when the unit is powered.

Do Not Operate With Suspected Failures.

If yo u suspect damage occurs to the instrument, have it inspected by qualified
service personnel before further oper at ions. Any maintenance, adjustment or
replacement especially to circuits or accessories must be performed by RIGOL
authorized personnel.

Keep Well Ventilation.

Inadequate ventilation may cause increasing of temperature or damages to the
device. So please keep well ventilated and inspect the intake and fan regularly.

Do Not Operate in Wet Conditions.

In order to avoid short circuiting to the interior of the device or electric shock,
please do not operate in a humid environment.

Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere.

In order to avoid damages to the device or personal injuries, it is important to
operat e the dev i ce away from an explosive at m osphere.

Keep Product Surfaces Clean and Dry.

To avoid the influence of dust and/or moisture in air, please keep the surface of
device clean and dry.

Electrostatic Prevention.

Operate in an electrostatic discharge protective area environment to avoid
damage s induced by static discharges. Always grou nd both the internal and
external conductors of the cable to release static before connecting.

Proper Use of Battery.

If a battery is supplied, it must not be exposed to high temperature or in contact
with fire. Keep it out of the reach of children. Improper change of batte ry (note:
lithium battery) may cause explosion. Use RIGOL specified battery only.

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Handling Safety.

Please handle with care during transportation to avoid damages to buttons, knob
interfaces and other parts on the panels.

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Hazardous

Safety

Protective

Chassis

Test

Safety Terms and Symbols

Terms Used in this Manual. These terms may appear in this manual:

WARNING

Warning statements indicate the conditions or practices that could result
in injury or loss of life.

CAUTION

Caution statements indicate the conditions or practices that could result
in damage to this product or other property.

Terms Used on the Product. These terms may appear on the Product:

DANGER indicates an injury or hazard may immediately happen.
WARNING indicates an injury or hazard may be accessible potentiall y.
CAUTION indicates potential damage to the instrument or other property might

occur.

Symbols Used on the Product. These symbols may appear on the product:

Voltage

Warning

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Earth
Terminal

Ground

Ground

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Allgemeine Sicherheits Informationen

Überprüfen Sie diefolgenden Sicherheitshinweise
sorgfältigumPersonenschädenoderSchäden am Gerätundan damit verbundenen
weiteren Gerätenzu vermeiden. Zur V ermeidung vonGefahren, nutzen Sie bitte das
Gerät nur so, wiein diesem Handbuchangegeben.

Um Feuer oder Verletzungen zu vermeiden, verwenden Sie ein
ordnungsgemäßes Netzkabel.

Verwenden Sie für dieses Gerät nur das für ihr Land zugelassene und genehmigte
Netzkabel.

Erden des Gerätes.

Das Gerät ist durch den Schutzleiter im Netzkabel geerdet. Um Gefahren durch
elektrischen Schlag zu vermeiden, ist es unerlässlich, die Erdung durchzuführen.
Erst dann dürfen weitere Ein- oder Ausgänge verbunden werden.

Anschluss einesTastkopfes.

Die Erdungsklemmen der Sonden sindauf dem gleichen Spannungspegel des
Instruments geerdet. SchließenSie die Erdungsklemmen an keine hohe Spannung
an.

Beachten Sie alle Anschlüsse.

Zur Vermei dung v on F eue r o der St romschlag , bea chten Sie alle Beme rkungen un d
Markierungen auf dem Instrument. Befolgen Sie die Bedienungsanleitung für
weitere Informationen, bevor Sie weitere Anschlüsse an das Instrument legen.

Verwenden Sie einen geeigneten Überspannungsschutz.

Stellen Sie sicher, daß keinerlei Überspannung (wie z.B. dur ch Gewitter verursacht)
das Gerät erreichen kann. Andernfallsbestehtfür den Anwender die
GefahreinesStromschlages.

Nicht ohne Abdeckung einschalten.

Betreiben Sie das Gerät nicht mit entfernten Gehäuse-Abdeckungen.

Betreiben Sie das Gerät nicht geöffnet.

Der Betrieb mit offenen oder entfernten Gehäuseteilen ist nicht zulässig. Nichts in
entsprechende Öffnungen stecken (Lüfter z.B.)

Passende Sicherung verwenden.

Setzen Sie nur die spezifikationsgemäßen Sicherungen ein.

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Vermeiden Sie ungeschützte Verbindungen.

Berühren Sie keine unisolierten Verbindungen oder Baugruppen, während das
Gerät in Betrieb ist.

Betreiben Sie das Gerät n ic h t im Fehlerfa ll .

Wenn Sie am Gerät einen Defekt vermuten, sorgen Sie dafür, bevor Sie das Gerät
wieder betreiben, dass eine Untersuchung durch qualifiziertes
Kundendienstpersonal durchge führt wi rd.Je dwede Wartung, Einstellarbeiten ode r
Austausch von Teilen am Gerät, sowie am Zubehör dürfen nur von RIGOL
autorisiertem Personal durchgeführt werden.

Belüftung sicherstellen.

Unzureichende Belüftung kann zu Temperat uranstiegen und so mit zu thermischen
Schäden am Gerät führen. Stellen Sie deswegen die Belüftung sicher und
kontrollieren regelmäßig Lüfter und Belüftungsöffnungen.

Nicht in feuc h te r Umgebung betreiben.

Zur Vermeidung von Kurzschluß im Geräteinneren und Stromschlag betreiben Sie
das Gerät bitte niemals in feuchter Umgebung.

Nicht in explosiver Atmosphäre betreiben.

Zur Ve rm e idung von Personen- und Sachschäden ist es unumgänglich, das Gerät
ausschließlich fernab jedweder explosiven At mosphäre zu betreiben.

Geräteoberflächen sauber und trocken halten.

Um den Einfluß von Staub und Fe uchtigkeit aus der Luft ausz uschließen, halte n Sie
bitte die Geräteoberflächen sauber und trocken.

Schutz gegen elektrostatische Entladung (ESD).

Sorgen Sie für eine elektrostatisch geschützte Umgebung, um somit Schäden und
Funktionsstörungen durch ESD zu vermeiden. Erden Sie vor dem Anschluß immer
Innen- und Außenleiter der Verbindungsleitung, um statische Aufladung zu
entladen.

Die richtige Verwendung desAkku.

Wenneine Batterieverwendet wird, vermeiden Sie hohe Temperaturen bzw. Feuer
ausgesetzt werden.Bewahren Sie es außerhalbder Reichweitevon Kindern
auf . UnsachgemäßeÄnderung derBatterie(Anmerkung:Lithium-Batterie)kann zu
einer Explosion führen. VerwendenSie nur von RIGOLangegebenenAkkus.

Sicherer Transport.

Transportieren Sie das Gerät sorgfältig (Verpackung!), um Schäden an
Bedienelementen, Anschlüssen und anderen Teilen zu vermeiden.

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WARNING

CAUTION
DANGER

weist auf eine Verletzung ode r Gefäh r dun g hin, die sof ort

WARNING

Sicherheits Begriffe und Symbole

Begriffe in diesem Guide. Diese Begriffe können in diesem Handbuch
auftauchen:

Die Kennzeichnung WARNING beschreibt Gefahren q uelle n die leibliche
Schäden oder den Tod von Personen zur Folge haben können.

Die Kennzeichnung Caution (Vorsicht) beschreibt Gefahrenquellen die
Schäden am Gerät hervorrufen können.

Begriffe auf dem Produkt. Diese Bedingungen können auf dem Produkt
erscheinen:

geschehen kann.

weist auf eine Verletzung oder Gefäh rdung hin, die möglicherweise

nicht sofort geschehen.

CAUTION bedeutet, dass eine mö gliche Beschädig ung des Instruments oder

anderer Gegenstände auftreten kann.

Symbole auf dem Produkt. Diese Symbole können auf dem Produkt
erscheinen:

GefährlicheS
pannung

Sicherheits­Hinweis

Schutz-erde Gehäusemasse Erde

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To avoid damages to the ins trument, do not expose them to l iquids whi ch

General Care and Cleaning

General Care:

Do not store or leave the instrument in where the instrument will be exposed to
direct sunlight for long periods of time.

Cleaning:

Clean the instrument regularly according to its operating conditions. To clean the
exterior surface, perform the following steps:

1. Disconnect the instrument from all power sources.

2. Clean the loose dust on the outside of the instrument with a lint- fre e cloth

(with a mild detergent or water). When cleaning the LCD, take care t o av oid
scarifying it.

CAUTION

have causticity.

WARNING

To avoid injury resulting from short circuit, make sure the instrument is
completely dry before reconnecting to a power source.

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Environmental Consideratio ns

The following symbol indicates that this product complies with the requirements in
WEEE Directive 2002/96/EC.

Product End-of-Life Handling

The equipment may contain substances that could be harmful to the envi ronme nt or
human health. In order to avoid release of such substances into the environment and
harm to human health, we encourage you to recycle this product in an appropriate
system that will ensure that most of the materials are reused or recycled
appropriately. Please contact your local authorities for disposal or recycling
information.

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DG4000 Series Overview

DG4000 is a dual-channel econom ical, high-performance and multifunctional
generator that combines many functions in one, including Function Generator,
Arbitrary Waveform Generator, Pulse Generator, Harmonics Generator,
Analog/Digital modulator and Counter. All the models of DG4000 provide t wo
channels with equivalent functions and adjustable phase between the two
channels.

Main Features:

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

precise, pure and low distortion signals.

 7 inches, 16M true color TFT LCD, displaying paramet ers and gr aphics of the

two channels at the same time.

 160MHz, 100MHz or 60M H z maximum output frequency (for Sine), 500MSa/s

sample rate, 14bits vertical resolution.

 Precisely adjust the phases of the two channels.
 150 waveforms or functions: Sine, Square, Ramp, Pulse, Noise, Sinc,

Exponential Rise, Exponential Fall, ECG, Gauss, Haversine, Lorentz, Dual
Tones, Harmonics, Video Signal, Radar Signal, DC etc.

 Enable to e dit 1 6kpt s a rbitr ar y wa ve fo rm an d s uppo rt point by point output of

arbitrary waveform.

 Rise Time and Fall Time of the Pulse could be adjusted separately.
 Enable to output harmonic with specified order and amplitude, enable to

output up to 16

 Support to superpose Gauss Noise onto basic waveforms.
 Various modulation types: AM, FM, PM, ASK, FSK, PSK, BPSK, QPSK, 3FSK,

4FSK, OSK and PWM modulations.

 Support frequency sweep and Burst output.
 Dual channels can perform internal/external modul at ion and

internal/external/manual trigger separately or at the same time.

 Dual channels can output sync signal separately or at the same time.
 Support to enable Frequency Coupling, Phase Coupling and Am plitude

Coupling separately or at the same time.

 Provide 7digits/s, 200MHz counter; enable to measure various parameters of

external signal such as frequen cy, period, duty cycle, positive puls e wi dth a n d
negative pulse width; provide statistic fun ctio n of m eas ureme nt results .

 Support waveform cop y and state copy between channels.
 Enable to store and recall 10 arbitrary waveform data files and 10 instrument

th

order of harmonic.

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state files as well as recall Csv and Txt files stored in USB storage device.

 Plenty of standard interfaces: USB Host, USB Device and LAN
 Abundant I/O: waveform output, sync signal output, modulation input, 10MHz

clock input/output, trigger input/output.

 Support USB storage device using FAT f ile system.
 Support remote control through 10/100M Ethernet web.
 Conform to LXI-C instrument standards (Version 1.2).
 Provide Chinese and English built-in help and input methods.
 Provide powerful waveform editing PC software.
 Provide security lock hole.

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Document Overview

Subjects in this Manual:

Chapter 1 Quick Start

This chapter introduces the front/rear panel, user interface and parameter setting
method, as well as announcements during first use of the instrument.

Chapter 2 Basic Waveform Output

This chapter introduces how to output basic waveforms, e.g. Sine and Square.

Chapter 3 Arbitrary Waveform Output
This chapter introduces how to output built-in or user-defined wav eforms.

Chapter 4 Harmonics Output

This chapter introduces how to output harmonics with specified order.

Chapter 5 Modulated Waveform Output

This chapter introduces how to output modulated waveforms, e.g. AM, FSK and
PWM.

Chapter 6 Sweep

This chapter introduces how to generate a frequency Sweep.

Chapter 7 Burst

This chapter introduces how to generate a Burst waveform.

Chapter 8 Counter

This chapter introduces how to use the counter.

Chapter 9 Store and Recall

This chapter introduces how to store and recall the waveform data or the
instrument state settings.

Chapter 10 Utility and System Settings

This chapter introduces some utility functions and setting methods of system
parameters.

Chapter 11 Remote Control

This chapter introduces how to control the instrument remotely.

Chapter 12 Troubleshooting

This chapter lists commonly encountered failures that may appear during the use
of the generator and their solutions.

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Chapter 13 Specifications
This chapter lists the performances and general specifications of the instrument.

Chapter 14 Appendix

This chapter provides the information about the options and a ccessories, as well as
other points for attention.

Format Conventions in this Manual:

1. Buttons:

The function key at the front panel is denoted by the format of “Text Box +
Button Name (Bol d)” in the manual, for example, Sine.

2. Menu Softkey:

The menu softkey is denoted by the f ormat of “C haracter Shading + Menu W or d
(Bold)” in the manual, f or e xample, Freq.

3. Connector

The connector at the front or rear panel is denoted by the format of
“Brackets+Connector Name (Bold)” in the manual, for example, [Sync].

4. Operation Steps:

The next step of the operation is denoted by an arrow “” in the manual. For
example, Sine  Freq represents pressing the function key Sine at the front
panel and then pressing the menu softkey Freq.

Content Conventions in this Manual:

DG4000 series cover the following models. This manual takes DG4162 as an
example.

Model Channels Max. Frequency Sample Rate

DG4062 2 60MHz 500MSa/s
DG4102 2 100MHz 500MSa/s
DG4162 2 160MHz 500MSa/s

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Contents

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

Safety Requirement ................................................................................ II

General Safety Summary ........................................................................... II

Safety Terms and Symbols ........................................................................ V

Allgemeine Sicherheits Informationen ........................................................ VI

Sicherheits Begriffe und Symbole ............................................................ VIII

General Care and Cleaning ....................................................................... IX

Environmental Considerations .................................................................... X

DG4000 Series Overview........................................................................ XI

Document Overview ............................................................................ XIII

Chapter 1 Quick Start ......................................................................... 1-1

General Inspection ................................................................................ 1-2

To Adjust the Supporting Legs ................................................................ 1-3

Appearance and Dimensions ................................................................... 1-4

Front Panel ........................................................................................... 1-6

Rear Panel ........................................................................................... 1-13

To Connect to Power ............................................................................. 1-16

To Replace the Fuse ............................................................................. 1-17

User Interface ...................................................................................... 1-18

Parameter Setting Method ..................................................................... 1-21

Numeric Keyboard.......................................................................... 1-21

Direction keys and Knob ................................................................. 1-22

To Use the Built-In Help ........................................................................ 1-23

To Use the Security Lock ....................................................................... 1-24

To Use the Rack Mount Kit .................................................................... 1-25

Kit Parts List .................................................................................. 1-25

Installation Tool ............................................................................. 1-26

Installation Space .......................................................................... 1-27

Installation Procedure .................................................................... 1-29

Chapter 2 Basic Waveform Output ..................................................... 2-1

To Select Output Channel ....................................................................... 2-2

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To Select B asic Waveform ....................................................................... 2-3

To Set Frequency ................................................................................... 2-4

To Set Amplitude .................................................................................... 2-5

To Set DC Offset Voltage ......................................................................... 2-7

To Set Start Phase .................................................................................. 2-8

Align Phase ........................................................................................... 2-9

To Set Duty Cycle ................................................................................. 2-11

To Set Symmetry .................................................................................. 2-12

To Set Parameters for Pulse .................................................................. 2-13

Pulse Width/Duty Cycle .................................................................. 2-13

Leading/Trailing Edge Time ............................................................. 2-14

Delay ........................................................................................... 2-15

Recover Delay ............................................................................... 2-15

To Enable Output ................................................................................. 2-17

Basic Wavef orm O utput Example ........................................................... 2-18

Chapter 3 Arbitrary Waveform Output ............................................... 3-1

To Enable Arbitrary Waveform ................................................................. 3-2

Point By Point Output Mod e .................................................................... 3-3

To Select Arbitrary Waveform .................................................................. 3-4

Built-In Waveform ............................................................................ 3-4

Stored Waveform ............................................................................. 3-9

Volatile Waveform ............................................................................ 3-9

To Create New Arbitrary Waveform ........................................................ 3-10

Example: Edit Points ...................................................................... 3-13

Example: Edit Block ....................................................................... 3-15

To Edit Arbitrary Waveform ................................................................... 3-17

Chapter 4 Harmonic Output ............................................................... 4-1

Overview ............................................................................................... 4-2

To Set Fun da me n t a l Waveform Parameters ............................................... 4-2

To Set Harmonic Order ........................................................................... 4-3

To Select Harmonic Type ......................................................................... 4-3

To Set Harmonic Amplitude ..................................................................... 4-4

To Set Harmonic Phase ........................................................................... 4-5

Chapter 5 Modulated Waveform Output ............................................ 5-1

AM ....................................................................................................... 5-2

To Select AM Modulation .................................................................. 5-2

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To Select Carrier Waveform Shape .................................................... 5-2

To Set Carrier Frequency ................................................................. 5-2

To Select Modulating Waveform Source ............................................. 5-3

To Set Modulating Waveform Frequency ............................................ 5-4

To Set Modulation Depth ................................................................. 5-4

FM ....................................................................................................... 5-5

To Select FM Modulation .................................................................. 5-5

To Select Carrier Waveform Shape .................................................... 5-5

To Set Carrier Frequency ................................................................. 5-5

To Select Modulating Waveform Source ............................................. 5-6

To Set Modulating Waveform Frequency ............................................ 5-7

To Set Frequency Deviation .............................................................. 5-7

PM ....................................................................................................... 5-8

To Select PM Modulation .................................................................. 5-8

To Select Carrier Waveform Shape .................................................... 5-8

To Set Carrier Frequency ................................................................. 5-8

To Select Modulating Waveform Source ............................................. 5-9

To Set Modulating Waveform Frequency ........................................... 5-10

To Set Phase Deviation ................................................................... 5-10

ASK..................................................................................................... 5-11

To Select ASK Modulation ............................................................... 5-11

To Select Carrier Waveform Shape ................................................... 5-11

To Set Carrier Amplitude ................................................................. 5-11

To Select Modulating Waveform Source ............................................ 5-12

To Set ASK Rate ............................................................................. 5-12

To Set Modulating Amplitude ........................................................... 5-13

To Set Modulating Polarity .............................................................. 5-13

FSK ..................................................................................................... 5-14

To Select FSK Modulation ................................................................ 5-14

To Select Carrier Waveform Shape ................................................... 5-14

To Set Carrier Frequency ................................................................ 5-14

To Select Modulating Waveform Source ............................................ 5-15

To Set FSK Rate ............................................................................. 5-16

To Set Hop Frequency .................................................................... 5-16

To Set Modulating Polarity .............................................................. 5-16

PSK ..................................................................................................... 5-17

To Select PSK Modulation ................................................................ 5-17

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To Select Carrier Waveform Shape ................................................... 5-17

To Set Carrier Phase ...................................................................... 5-17

To Select Modulating Waveform Source ............................................ 5-18

To Set PSK Rate ............................................................................ 5-18

To Set PSK Phase........................................................................... 5-19

To Set Modulating Polarity .............................................................. 5-19

BPSK .................................................................................................. 5-20

To Select BPSK Modulation ............................................................. 5-20

To Select Carrier Waveform Shape ................................................... 5-20

To Set Carrier Phase ...................................................................... 5-20

To Select Modulating Waveform Source ............................................ 5-21

To Set BPSK Rate ........................................................................... 5-21

To Set BPSK Phase ......................................................................... 5-22

QPSK .................................................................................................. 5-23

To Select QPSK Modulation ............................................................. 5-23

To Select Carrier Waveform Shape ................................................... 5-23

To Set Carrier Phase ...................................................................... 5-23

To Select Modulating Waveform Source ............................................ 5-24

To Set QPSK Rate .......................................................................... 5-24

To Set QPSK Phases ....................................................................... 5-24

3FSK ................................................................................................... 5-25

To Select 3FSK Modulation .............................................................. 5-25

To Select Carrier Waveform Shape ................................................... 5-25

To Set Carrier Frequency ................................................................ 5-25

Modula t ion Sourc e ......................................................................... 5-26

To Set 3FSK Rate ........................................................................... 5-26

To Set Hop Frequencies .................................................................. 5-26

4FSK ................................................................................................... 5-27

To Select 4FSK Modulation .............................................................. 5-27

To Select Carrier Waveform Shape ................................................... 5-27

To Set Carrier Frequency ................................................................ 5-27

Modula t ion Sourc e ......................................................................... 5-28

To Set 4FSK Rate ........................................................................... 5-28

To Set Hop Frequencies .................................................................. 5-28

OSK .................................................................................................... 5-29

To Select OSK Modulation ............................................................... 5-29

To Select Carrier Waveform Shape ................................................... 5-30

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To Set Carrier Frequency ................................................................ 5-30

To Select Modulating Waveform Source ............................................ 5-30

To Set OSK Rate ............................................................................ 5-31

To Set Oscillate Period .................................................................... 5-31

PWM ................................................................................................... 5-32

To Select PWM Modulation .............................................................. 5-32

To Select Carrier Waveform Shape ................................................... 5-32

To Set Pulse Width/Duty Cycle ........................................................ 5-32

To Select Modulating Waveform Source ............................................ 5-33

To Set Modulating Waveform Frequency ........................................... 5-33

To Set Pulse Width/Duty Cycle Deviation .......................................... 5-34

Chapter 6 Sweep ................................................................................ 6-1

To Enable Frequency Sweep ................................................................... 6-2

Start Frequency and End Frequency ........................................................ 6-2

Center Frequency and Frequency Span .................................................... 6-3

Sweep Type .......................................................................................... 6-4

Linear Sweep.................................................................................. 6-4

Log Swe ep ..................................................................................... 6-5

Step Sweep .................................................................................... 6-6

Sweep Time .......................................................................................... 6-7

Return Time .......................................................................................... 6-8

Mark Frequency .................................................................................... 6-8

Start Hold ............................................................................................. 6-9

End Hold ............................................................................................. 6-10

Sweep Trigger Source ........................................................................... 6-10

Trigger Output Edge ............................................................................. 6-11

Chapter 7 Burst .................................................................................. 7-1

To Enable Burst Mode ............................................................................ 7-2

Burst Type ............................................................................................ 7-2

N Cycle Burst .................................................................................. 7-2

Infinite Burst .................................................................................. 7-3

Gated Burst .................................................................................... 7-4

Burst Phase .......................................................................................... 7-6

Burst Period .......................................................................................... 7-6

Gated Polarity ....................................................................................... 7-6

Burst Delay ........................................................................................... 7-7

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Burst Trigger Source ............................................................................... 7-7

Trigger Output Edge ............................................................................... 7-8

Chapter 8 Counter .............................................................................. 8-1

To Enable the Counter ............................................................................ 8-2

To Set the Counter ................................................................................. 8-3

Statistic ................................................................................................. 8-5

Chapter 9 Stor e and Recall ................................................................ 9-1

Storage System Overview ....................................................................... 9-2

To Select File Type ................................................................................. 9-4

To Select Browser Type ........................................................................... 9-5

File Operation ........................................................................................ 9-6

Save ............................................................................................... 9-6

Recall ............................................................................................. 9-8

Copy .............................................................................................. 9-9

Paste .............................................................................................. 9-9

Delete ............................................................................................ 9-9

New Directory ............................................................................... 9-10

Chapter 10 Utility and System Settings ....................................... 10-1

Overview ............................................................................................. 10-2

Channel Setting ................................................................................... 10-3

Sync ............................................................................................. 10-3

Sync Polarity ................................................................................. 10-4

Output Polarity .............................................................................. 10-5

Resistance Setting ......................................................................... 10-5

Noise Setting ................................................................................. 10-6

Noise Scale ................................................................................... 10-6

To Use the External P ower Amplifier (Option) ......................................... 10-7

To Configure the Remote Interface ...................................................... 10-12

LAN Setting ................................................................................. 10-12

To Set USB Device Type ............................................................... 10-17

System Setting ................................................................................... 10-18

Number Format ........................................................................... 10-18

Language ................................................................................... 10-19

Power On Setting......................................................................... 10-19

Power Setting .............................................................................. 10-19

Brightness .................................................................................. 10-20

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Beeper ........................................................................................ 10-20

Screen Saver ............................................................................... 10-20

Clock Source ............................................................................... 10-20

System Informat i on ...................................................................... 10-22

Print .................................................................................................. 10-23

Test/Cal ............................................................................................. 10-25

Channel Coupling ............................................................................... 10-26

Channel Copy..................................................................................... 10-29

User-defined Waveform Key ................................................................ 10-30

Restore Default .................................................................................. 10-32

Chapter 11 Remote Control .......................................................... 11-1

Remote Control Overview ...................................................................... 11-2

Remote Control Mode ........................................................................... 11-3

User-defined Programming ............................................................. 11-3

To Use PC S of t ware ........................................................................ 11-7

Chapter 12 Troubleshooting ......................................................... 12-1

Chapter 13 Specifications ............................................................. 13-1

Chapter 14 Appendix .................................................................... 14-1

Appendix A: Options and Accessories ..................................................... 14-1

Appendix B: Power Amplifier Specifications ............................................. 14-2

Append i x C: Warranty ........................................................................... 14-4

Index ....................................................................................................... 1

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Chapter 1 Quick Start

This chapter introduces the front/rear panel, user interface and parameter setting
method, as well as announcements during first use of the instrument.

Subjects in this chapter:

 General Inspection
 To Adjust the Supporting Legs
 Dimensions
 Front Panel
 Rear Panel
 To Connect to Power
 To Replace the Fuse
 User Interface
 Parameter Setting Method
 To Use the Built-In Help
 To Use the Security Lock
 To Use the Rack Mount Kit

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General Inspection

1. Inspect the shipping container for damage.

If there are damages in the container or foam, keep them until the whole
machine and the accessories pass the electrical and mechanical tests.

If your instrument has damaged during shipping, please contact you r shi p per
and carrier for compensation. RIGOL will provide no free repair or
replacement.

2. Inspect the instrument.

In case of any mechanical damage or defect, or if the instrument does not
operate properly or pass the electrical and mechanical tests, contact your local
sales representative of RIGOL.

3. Check the Accessories

If the contents are incomplete or damage d, please contact your local sales
representative of RIGOL.

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To Adjust the Supporting Legs

DG4000 allows users to unfold the supporting legs as stands to tilt the generator
upwards for easier operation and observation durin g opera tion (as shown in Figure
1-1). Users can fold the supporting legs for easier storage or carry when the
instrument is not in use (as shown in Figure 1-2).

Supporting Legs

Figure 1-1 Unfold the Supporting Legs

Figure 1-2 Fold the Supporting Legs

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Appearance and Dimensions

The appearance a nd dimensions of D G4000 are as s hown in Figure 1-3 and Figure
1-4 and the unit is mm.

Figure 1-3 Front View

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116.7

153

160.7

104.9

12

100

Figure 1-4 Side View

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1. Power Key

2. USB Host

3. Menu Softkey

4. Page Up/Down

5. CH1 Output

6. CH1 Sync Output

7. CH2 Output

8. CH2 Sync Output

10. Counter

11. Numeric
Keyboard

9. Channels Control

12. Knob

13. Direction
Keys

14. Waveforms

15. Modes

16. Return

17. Shortcuts/Utility

18. LCD

Front Panel

The front panel of DG4000 is shown below .

Figure 1-5 DG4000 Front Panel

1. Power Key

The power softkey is used to turn the generator on or off. When the power
softkey is turned off, the generator is in standby mode and the generator is in
power-off mode only when the power cable at the rear panel is pulled out.

Users can enable or disable the function of this softkey. When enabled, users
need to press this softkey to start the instrument after power-on; when
disabled, the instrument starts automatically after power-on.

2. USB Host

Support FAT file format USB storage device. Read the waveform or state files
from th e USB storage device, or store the current instrument state and edited
waveform data into the USB storage device, or store the content currently
displayed on the screen in specified picture format (.Bmp or .Jpeg) in USB
storage device.

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