English
Quick Guide
DSG3000B Series RF Signal
Generator
Aug. 2020
RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
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Guaranty and Declaration
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connection with the furnishing, use, or performance of this manual, as
well as any information contained.
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rearranged without prior written approval of RIGOL.
Product Certification
RIGOL guarantees that this product conforms to the national and industrial
standards in China as well as the ISO9001:2015 standard and the
ISO14001:2015 standard. Other international standard conformance
certifications are in progress.
Contact Us
If you have any problem or requirement when using our products or this
manual, please contact RIGOL.
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General Safety Summary
1. Only the exclusive power cord
designed for the instrument
and authorized for use within
the local country could be
used.
2. Ensure that the instrument is
safely grounded.
3. Observe all terminal ratings.
4. Use proper overvoltage
protection.
5. Do not operate without covers.
6. Do not insert objects into the
air outlet.
7. Use the proper fuse.
8. Avoid circuit or wire exposure.
9. Do not operate the instrument
with suspected failures.
10. Provide adequate ventilation.
11. Do not operate in wet conditions.
12. Do not operate in an explosive
atmosphere.
13. Keep instrument surfaces clean
and dry.
14. Prevent electrostatic impact.
15. Handle with caution.
Safety Notices and Symbols
Safety Notices in this Manual:
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or practice which, if not
avoided, will result in serious injury or death.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or practice which, if not
avoided, could result in damage to the product or loss of
important data.
Safety Terms on the Product:
DANGER
It calls attention to an operation, if not correctly performed,
could result in injury or hazard immediately.
WARNING
It calls attention to an operation, if not correctly performed,
could result in potential injury or hazard.
CAUTION
It calls attention to an operation, if not correctly performed,
could result in damage to the product or other devices
connected to the product.
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Safety Symbols on the Product:
Hazardous
Voltage
Safety
Warning
Protective Earth
Terminal
Chassis Ground
Test Ground
Care and Cleaning
Care
Do not store or leave the instrument where it may be exposed to direct sunlight
for long periods of time.
Cleaning
Clean the instrument regularly according to its operating conditions. WARNING
1. Disconnect the instrument from all power sources.
2. Clean the external surfaces of the instrument with a soft cloth dampened
with mild detergent or water. Avoid having any water or other objects into
the chassis via the heat dissipation hole. When cleaning the LCD, take
care to avoid scarifying it.
CAUTION
To avoid damage to the instrument, do not expose it to caustic
liquids.
WARNING
To avoid short-circuit resulting from moisture or personal injuries,
ensure that the instrument is completely dry before connecting it
to the power supply.
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Document Overview
This manual gives you a quick review about the basic information of DSG3000B
when you use it for the first time, including general inspection, product
overview, how to connect to power, turn-on checkout, remote control, and etc.
Tip
For the latest version of this manual, download it from the official website
of RIGOL (www.rigol.com).
Format Conventions in this Manual
1. Key
The key on the front panel is denoted by the format of "Key Name (Bold)
+ Text Box" in the manual. For example, FREQ denotes the FREQ key.
2. Menu
The menu items are denoted by the format of "Menu Word (Bold) +
Character Shading". For example, Frequency denotes the "Frequency"
menu item under FREQ.
3. Connector
The connectors on the front or rear panel are usually denoted by the
format of "Connector Name (Bold) + Square Brackets (Bold)". For
example, [RF OUTPUT 50Ω].
4. Operation Predures
The next step of the operation is denoted by an arrow "→" in the manual.
For example, FREQ → Frequency denotes pressing FREQ on the front
panel first and then pressing Frequency.
Content Conventions in this Manual
The DSG3000B series RF signal generator includes DSG3065B, DSG3065B-IQ,
DSG3136B, and DSG3136B-IQ. This manual takes DSG3136B-IQ as an example
to illustrate the functions and operation methods of DSG3000B series.
Manuals of this Product
Quick Guide, User Guide, Programming Guide, Data sheet, etc. For the latest
version of this manual, download it from the official website of RIGOL
(www.rigol.com).
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General Inspection
1． Inspect the packaging
If the packaging has been damaged, do not dispose the damaged
packaging or cushioning materials until the shipment has been checked
for completeness and has passed both electrical and mechanical tests.
The consigner or carrier shall be liable for the damage to the instrument
resulting from shipment. RIGOL would not be responsible for free
maintenance/rework or replacement of the instrument.
2． Inspect the instrument
In case of any mechanical damage, missing parts, or failure in passing the
electrical and mechanical tests, contact your RIGOL sales
representative.
3． Check the accessories
Please check the accessories according to the packing lists. If the
accessories are damaged or incomplete, please contact your RIGOL
sales representative.
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Product Overview
The DSG3000B series is a high-performance RF signal generator. It provides
comprehensive modulation solutions: AM/FM/ΦM analog modulation; pulse
modulation with user-defined pulse train; and I/Q modulation. All the
modulations support internal and external modulation sources. In addition, to
meet the demands of production environments, the DSG3000B series has
undergone a strict verification through the experiments in its design and
production stages to ensure its high stability and reliability. The DSG3000B
series also features a clear user interface, compact size and light weight. It is
easy to operate and can output stable, precise and pure signals. It is an ideal
tool in various fields such as communication, computers, instrumentation, R&D,
education, production and maintenance.
Front Panel Overview
The front panel of DSG3000B series RF signal generator is as shown in the
figure below. Click the number in the figure to view the corresponding
introduction.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Figure 1 Front Panel
1. Restore to Preset Key
Restore the instrument to the preset state (factory
state or user-stored state).
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2. LCD Display
4.3-inch TFT high-resolution (480× 272) color LCD
display. The current settings and state of the instrument
can be clearly displayed. For detailed information, refer
to "User Interface".
3. Menu Control Keys
Quit the current menu and return to the previous
menu.
Menu softkey. Corresponds to the menu label at the
left of the softkey on the display. Press the softkey to
activate the corresponding menu.
Menu page up/down key.
4. Function Keys
Set the frequency, frequency offset and phase offset
of the RF output signal.
Set the amplitude and attenuation of the RF output
signal and provide the flatness calibration function.
Set the sweep type, sweep manner and sweep mode.
Set the parameters relating to amplitude modulation
(AM).
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Set the parameters relating to frequency modulation
(FM) and phase modulation (ΦM).
Set the parameters relating to pulse modulation and
pulse generator.
Set the parameters relating to I/Q modulation and
I/Q modulation source.
Set the parameters relating to LF output and other
extended functions.
Store and recall the instrument state, flatness
calibration data, sweep list and so on.
Set the system-related parameters.
5. Numeric Keyboard
The numeric keyboard supports Chinese characters, English uppercase
/lowercase characters, numbers and commonly used symbols (include the
decimal point, #, space and positive/negative sign+/-). It is mainly used
to edit the file or folder name or set parameters.
The multiplexing key of number and letter is used to directly input the
desired number or letter.
Used to switch among Chinese, English and number
input modes.
When setting parameters, the input mode is fixed at
number and this key is used to input the sign ("+" or
"-") of the value.
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In number input mode, press this key to input 1.
In English input mode, press this key to switch
between uppercase and lowercase letter input.
The multiplexing key of 0 and space:
In number input mode, press this key to input 0.
In Chinese or English input mode, press this key to
input a space.
In number input mode, press this key to insert a
decimal point at the current cursor.
In English input mode, press this key to input "#".
In Chinese input mode, this key is invalid.
Used to set the unit of the parameter.
When setting a parameter, after using the numeric
keyboard to input the numbers, press one of these
keys to select the corresponding unit. The unit
selected is related to the type of the parameter to be
set.
Parameter
GnV
MμV
kmV
X1
dBm
Frequency
GHz
MHz
kHz
Hz
Amplitude
nV
μV
mV
dBm
Period
s
ms
μs
ns
When setting parameters, use this key to clear the
number in the editing window and exit the parameter
input state.
When editing filenames, use this key to clear the
characters in the input bar.
During the keyboard test, use this key to exit the
current test state.
When the instrument is in remote mode, use this key
to return to local mode.
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When setting parameters, use this key to delete the
number at the left of the cursor.
When editing filenames, use this key to delete the
character at the left of the cursor.
For the storage function, it is used to collapse the
directory currently selected.
When setting parameters, use this key to finish the
parameter input and add the default unit for the
parameter.
When editing filenames, use this key to input the
character currently selected by the cursor.
For the storage function, it is used to expand the
directory currently selected.
6. Arrow Keys/Step Key
When setting the parameters, Step is used to set
the step of the parameter currently selected.
The left/right arrow keys are used to enter the
parameter editing state and move the cursor to
the specified digit.
The up/down arrow keys are used to modify the
value at the cursor or modify the parameter value
at the current step.
For the storage function, the left/right arrow keys
are used to collapse or expand the directory
currently selected.
The up/down arrow keys are used to select the
current directory or file.
When editing filenames, they are used to select
the desired character.
7. Knob
When setting parameters, the knob is used to
modify the value at the cursor or modify the
parameter value at the current step.
When editing filenames, it is used to select the
desired character.
For the storage function, it is used to select the
current directory or file.
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