Tektronix AFG3021B, AFG3251, AFG3022B, AFG3011C, AFG3021C User Manual
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AFG3000 and AFG3000C Series
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AFG3000 and AFG3000C Series
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Arbitrary Function Generators
User Manual
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s returned to any other locations.
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Table of Contents
Environmental Considerations .................................................................................... v
Preface ............................................................................................................. vii
Where to find more information........................................... ................................ . vii
Conventions Used in this Manual.......................................................................... viii
Getting started.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 1
General features..................................... .................................. ......................... 1
Before Installation ............................................................................................. 4
Operating Requirements ....... ................................ ................................ ............... 4
Standard Accessories.......................................................................................... 5
Optional accessories.............................. .................................. ........................... 6
Cleaning ........................................................................................................ 6
Power the instrument on and off ...................... ................................ ....................... 7
Change instrument settings at power-on .................................................................... 8
Erase instrument setups and waveforms from memory... .................................. ............... 9
Perform instrument self test and self calibration ........................................................... 9
Select a local language ......................... .................................. ............................ 11
Protect your instrument from misuse..... .................................. ................................ 12
Floating ground ............. ................................ ................................ .................. 14
Protect your DUT............................................................................................. 15
Update your instrument firmware........................................................................... 16
Connect to a network....................... ................................ ................................ .. 18
Equivalent Output Circuits ................ ................................ .................................. 22
Overheat Protection (AFG3011 / 3011C Only)............................................................ 24
Instrument interface, front panel, and rear panel............................................................... 25
Front panel overview ......................................................................................... 25
Parts of the screen interface ................................................................................. 26
View button.................................................................................................... 27
Shortcut buttons............................................................................................... 29
Default Setup .............................. ................................ ................................ .... 30
Select Waveform.................................. ................................ ............................ 31
Select Run Mode.............................................................................................. 35
Adjust Waveform Parameters ............................................................................... 36
Channel Select (dual-channel model only)................................................................. 38
Output ON/OFF............................................................................................... 39
Rear Panel ........... ................................ .................................. ........................ 40
Operating basics ......... ................................ ................................ .......................... 41
Quick tutorial: How to select a waveform and adjust parameters....................................... 41
Quick tutorial: How to generate a sine waveform ........................................................ 41
Quick tutorial: Instrument help system ............ ................................ ........................ 44
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Generate a Puls
Save/Recall Arbitrary Waveforms .......................................................................... 47
Generate an Arbitrary Waveform ........... ................................ ................................ 48
Modify an Arbitrary Waveform (Edit Menu).............................................................. 49
Generate Noise/DC ........................................................................................... 53
Generate a Burst Waveform ................................................................................. 54
Sweep a Wave
Modulate a Waveform........ ................................ ................................ ................ 58
Trigger Out .................... ................................ ................................ ................ 63
Adjusting Parameters of Two Channel Signals (dual-channel models only)........................... 65
Set up Load Impedance .... ................................ .................................. ................ 68
Invert Waveform Polarity............ .................................. ................................ ...... 69
Add Nois
Add Signal (AFG3100 and AFG3200 Series)............................................................. 71
Generating a Differential Signal ............................................................................ 72
External Reference Clock.... ................................ .................................. .............. 74
Synchronous Operation ...................................................................................... 75
USB Memory.................................................................................................. 77
ity Menu................................................................................................... 78
Util
Save/Recall Instrument Setup ............................................................................... 80
Saving a Screen Image ........................... .................................. .......................... 81
Using the Security Menu..................................................................................... 81
ArbExpress ...................... ................................ .................................. ............ 84
Application Examples............... ................................ ................................ .............. 91
ssajous Patterns..................................... ................................ ........................ 91
Li
Measurement of Filter Characteristics.. . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . 93
Motor Speed Control by Pulse-Width Modulation........................................................ 94
Carrier Null (Frequency Modulation) ...... ................................ ................................ 95
Index
e Waveform ... ................................ .................................. ............ 45
form ........................................................................................... 55
e ....... ................................ .................................. ............................ 70
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List of Figures
Figure 1: Fuse and fuse adapter.................................................................................. 13
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List of Tables
Table i: Supported products .................. ................................ .................................. . vii
Table 1: Ge n
Table 2: General features for AFG30xxC models .............................................................. 2
Table 3: General features for AFG31xxC and AFG32xxC models.................... ....................... 3
Table 4: Standard accessories........ ................................ ................................ ............. 5
Table 5: Optional accessories ..................................................................................... 6
eral features for regular and B models............................................................ 1
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Environmental Considerations
This section provides information about the environmental impact of the product.
Product End-of-Life
Handling
Restriction of Hazardous
Substances
Observe the following guidelines when recycling an instrument or component:
Equipment recycling. Production of this equipment required the extraction and
use of natural resources. The equipment may contain substances that could be
harmful to
end of life. To avoid release of such substances into the environment and to
reduce the use of natural resources, we encourage you to recycle this product in
an appropriate system that will ensure that most of the materials are reused or
recycled appropriately.
This product is classified as Monitoring and Control equipment, and is outside the
scope of the 2002/95/EC RoHS Directive.
the environment or human health if improperly handled at the product’s
This sym
Union requirements according to Directives 2002/96/EC and 2006/66/EC
on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) and batteries. For
information about recycling options, check the Support/Service section of the
Tektronix Web site.
bol indicates that this product complies with the applicable European
AFG3000 and AFG3000C Series User Manual v
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vi AFG3000 and AFG3000C Series User Manual
Preface
This manual describes the installation and operation of Tektronix AFG3000 Series
Arbitrary Function Generators along with basic operations and concepts. The
following in
struments are supported by this manual:
Table i: Supported products
AFG3011 AFG3021B AFG3011C
AFG3101 AFG3022B AFG3021C
AFG3102 AFG3022C
AFG3251 AFG3051C
AFG3252 AFG3052C
AFG3101C
AFG3102C
AFG3151C
AFG3152C
AFG3251C
AFG3252C
Where to find more information
The following table lists related documentation available for your instrument.
The d
ocumentation is available on the Document CD and on the Tektronix Web
site.
Item Purpose Location
Safety and
Compliance
Instructions
User Manual Unpacking,
Built-in Help
Programmer
Manual
Safety, compliance,
and basic power
information
Installation, Tutorials,
Operation, and
Overviews
UI Help and Operation
Menu Structures,
User Interface,
and Programming
Information
AFG3000 and AFG3000C Series User Manual vii
Preface
Item Purpose Location
Service Manua
l
Self-service
Performance test
and
Convent
Technical
Reference
ArbExpress
Software CD
NOTE. Ple
ase see the printed Safety and Compliance Instructions that were
shipped with your instrument for general safety summary, EMC compliance, and
safety compliance information.
ions Used in this Manual
The following icons are used throughout this manual.
anel power
Front p
Specifications
and performance
verification
procedures
Waveform creation
Import waveforms
from oscilloscope or
PC
Connect power
Networ
k
USB
The soft keys along the right side of the display are called bezel buttons in this
manual. In other documents, they may also be called option buttons or side-menu
ons.
butt
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General featu
res
Each AFG3000 Series Arbitrary Function Generators offers the functionality of
three generators in one:
10 MHz to 240 MHz Function Generator
5 MHz to 120 MHz Pulse Generator
14 bits Arbitrary Waveform Generator
The following tables describe some of the general features of your instrument. An
“X” means the feature is included with the model.
Table 1: General features for regular and B models
AFG3021B/
Feature AFG3011
Channel
Sine
Pulse 5 MHz 12.5 MHz 50 MHz 120 MHz
Memory 2 to 131,072 2 to 131,072 2 to 16,384 >16,384 to
Sampling Rate 250 MS/s 250 MS/s 1 GS/s 250 MS/s 2 GS/s 250 MS/s
Amplitude 20 Vp-p 10 Vp-p 10 Vp-p 5 Vp-p
Display
Interface USB, LAN,
Ground
isolation
Synchronous
operation
Context-sensitive
Help system
ArbExpress®
Software
1
10 MHz 25 MHz 100 MHz 240 MHz
Color Monochrome/
GPIB
XXX X
XXX X
XXX X
XXX X
AFG3022B AFG3101/ AFG3102 AFG3251/ AFG3252
1/2 1/2 1/2
2 to 16,384 >16,384 to
131,072
Color Color
Color
USB, LAN,
GPIB
USB, LAN, GPIB USB, LAN, GPIB
131,072
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Table 2: Genera
Feature AFG3011C AFG3021C/ AFG3022C AFG3051C/ AFG3052C
Channel
Sine
Pulse 5 MHz 25 MHz 40 MHz
Memory 2 to 131,072 2 to 131,072 2 to 131,072 >16,384 to
Sampling R
Amplitude 20 Vp-p 10 Vp-p 10 Vp-p
Display
Interface USB, LAN, GPIB USB, LAN, GPIB USB, LAN, GPIB
Ground isolation
Synchronous
ion
operat
t-sensitive
Contex
Help system
ArbExpress®
Software
l features for AFG30xxC models
1
10 MHz 25 MHz 50 MHz
ate
250 MS/s 250 MS/s 1 G S/s 250 MS/s
Color Color Color
XX X
XX X
XX X
XX X
1/2 1/2
131,072
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Table 3: Genera
Feature AFG3101C / AFG3102C AFG3151C/ AFG3152C AFG3251C / AFG3252C
Channel 1 / 2 1 / 2 1 / 2
Sine
Pulse 50 MHz 100 M 120 MHz
Memory 2 to 16,384 >16,384 to
Sampling R
Amplitude 10 Vp-p 10 Vp-p 5 Vp-p
Display
Interface USB, LAN, GPIB USB, LAN, GPIB USB, LAN, GPIB
Ground
on
isolati
onous
Synchr
operation
Context-sensitive
Help system
ArbExpress®
are
Softw
l features for AFG31xxC and AFG32xxC models
100 MHz 150 MHz 240 MHz
2 to 16,384 >16,384 to
131,072
ate
1 GS/s 1 GS/s 1 GS/s 250 MS/s 2 GS/s 250 MS/s
Color Color Color
XX X
XX X
XX X
XX X
131,072
2 to 16,384 >16,384 to
131,072
AFG3000 and AFG3000C Series User Manual 3
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Before Instal
lation
Inspect the instrument carton for external damage. If the carton is damaged,
notify the carrier.
Remove the instrument from its package and check that it has not been damaged in
transit. Verify that the carton contains the instrument and its standard accessories.
Operating Requirements
Environmental
1. Place the instrument on a cart or bench, observing
clearance requirements:
Sides: 50 mm (2 in)
Rear: 50 mm (2 in)
2. Before operating, ensure that the ambient
temperature is between 0 °C to +50 °C (+32 °F
to +122 °F).
Power Supply
Requirements
Requiremen
Source Voltage and Frequency
Power Consumption
t
CAUTION. To ensure proper cooling, keep both sides of the instrument clear of
uctions.
obstr
WARNING. To reduce the risk of fire and shock, ensure that the mains supply
voltage fluc
tuations do not exceed 10% of the operating voltage range.
AFG3000 series / AFG3000B series / AFG3000C series
100 V to 240
Less than 1
V, 47 Hz to 63 Hz; or 115 V, 360 Hz to 440 Hz
20 W
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Standard Acce
ssories
Unpack the instrument and check
that you received all items listed as Standard
Accessories. Check the Tektronix Web
site for the most current information.
Table 4: Standard accessories
Description Tektronix part number
AFG3000 Series Arbitrary Function Generators Safety and Compliance Instructions
AFG3000 Series Documentation CD containing the following PDF documents:
AFG3000 Series Arbitrary Function Generators User Manual 077-0957-xx (English)
AFG3000 Series Arbitrary Function Generators Programmer
Manual
AFG3000 Series Arbitrary Function Generators Service
Manual
AFG3000 Series Arbitrary Function Generators Specifications
and Performance Verification Manual
ArbExpress (Application Software for Tektronix Arbitrary Function Generators) Software CD
Power cord
North America (Option A0)
Universal Euro (Option A1)
United Kingdom (Option A2)
Australia (Option A3)
Switzerland (Option A5)
Japan (Option A6)
China ( Option A10)
India (O ption A11)
Brazil (A12)
071-3244-xx
063-3828-xx
077-0958-xx (French)
077-0967-xx (Italian)
077-0959-xx (German)
077-0960-xx (Russian)
077-0961-xx (Japanese)
077-0962-xx (Portuguese)
077-0963-xx (Simplified Chinese)
077-0964-xx (Traditional Chinese)
077-0965-xx (Korean)
077-0966-xx (Spanish)
077-0743-xx
077-0744-xx
077-0691-XX
063-3763-xx
161-0066-00
161-0066-09
161-0066-10
161-0066-13
161-0154-00
161-0298-00
161-0304-00
161-0400-00
161-0357-00
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
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Table 4: Standard accessories (cont.)
Description Tektronix part number
No power cord or AC adapter (Option A99)
50 Ω BNC cable, double-shielded, 91 cm (36 in)
1
These manu
als contain a language overlay for the front panel controls.
---
012-1732-XX
Optional accessories
The follo
wing optional accessories are recommended for your instrument:
Table 5: Optional accessories
Description Tektronix part number
50 Ω BNC cable, double-shielded, 250 cm (98 in)
GPIB interface cable, double-shielded, 200 cm (79 in)
Rackmount kit RM3100
Fuse adapter (BNC-P to BNC-R)
0.125 fuse set (contains three fuses)
012-1256-XX
012-0991-XX
013-0345-XX
159-0454-XX
NOTE. To ensure the EMC compliance listed in the Specifications, connect only
high quality shielded cables to this instrument. High quality shielded cables
typically are braid and foil types that have low impedance connection to shielded
connectors at both ends.
eaning
Cl
Inspect the instrument as often as operating conditions require. To clean the
exterior surface, perform the following steps:
1. Remove loose dust on the outside of the instrument with a lint-free cloth. Use
care to avoid scratching the display.
2. Use a soft cloth dampened with water to clean the instrument. Use an aqueous
solution of 75% isopropyl alcohol for more efficient cleaning.
CAUTION. To avoid damage to the surface of the instrument, do not use any
abrasive or chemical cleaning agents.
CAUTION. Avoid getting moisture inside the unit during external cleaning. Use
only enough cleaning solution to dampen the cloth or swab.
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Getting started
Power the inst
rument on and off
The following procedures show you how to apply power to the instrument and
turn it on and off.
Power on
1. Insert the AC power cord into the power receptacle
on the rear panel.
2. Push the front-panel power button to power on the
instrument.
Wait until the front panel display shows that the
instrument has passed all power-on self tests before
using the instrument.
Power off
1. Push the front-panel power button to power off the
instrument.
AFG3000 and AFG3000C Series User Manual 7
Getting started
Change instru
ment settings a t power-on
The default settings are restored when you power on the instrument. You can
change the power-on settings to the last powered-off settings from the Utility
menu using th
NOTE. You can restore the instrument to its default settings at any time by pushing
the front-panel Default button.
1. Push the front-panel Utility
button.
2. Push the System bezel button.
3. Push the Power On bezel button
to select from the following the
power on settings.
e following procedure.
Default restores the default
settings when the instrument
is powered on.
Last restores the same
settings as when the
instrument was last powered
off.
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Erase instrum
ent setups and waveforms from memory
You can also erase all instrument setups and waveforms from the instrument
internal memory using the following procedure.
NOTE. You c a
erasing memory by pushing the front-panel Default button.
1. Push the front-panel Utility
button.
2. Push the System bezel button.
3. Push the Secure bezel button.
4. Push the OK bezel button to
erase all setups and waveforms
stored in internal memory, or
push the Cancel bezel button to
cancel the operation.
n restore the instrument to its default settings at any time without
Perform instrument self test and self calibration
nstrument performs a limited set of hardware tests at power-on. You can
The i
also perform the following manual diagnostics and/or self calibration using the
Utility menu:
Diagnostics (Self test): Perform the self test to verify that your instrument
is operating correctly.
Calibration (Self calibration): The self calibration mainly checks DC accuracy
using the internal calibration routines.
NOTE. If you need to verify that the instrument meets the warranted specifications,
do the complete set of performance verification procedures provided in the
Specifications and Performance Verification manual.
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Getting started
1. Push the front-panel Utility
button.
2. Push the -more
button.
3. Push the
Diagnostics
bezel button.
- bezel
/Calibration
Quick Tips
4. To execute t
diagnostics, push the
Execute Diagnostics
bezel butto
To execute self calibration,
push the Execute
Calibrati
5. If Diagnostics completes
without any errors, the
message “
displayed.
CAUTION
he instrument
n.
on bezel button.
PASSED” is
. Do not power off the instrument while executing self calibration. If the
power is turned off during self calibration, data stored in the internal memory
may be lost.
Before executing self calibration, ensure that the ambient temperature is
between +20 °C and +30 °C (+68 °F to +86 °F). Allow a 20 minute warm-up
period before executing self calibration.
Disconnect all the cables from the instrument when you perform self test or
self calibration.
Perform self calibration at least once a year to maintain DC accuracy. It is
recommended that the self calibration should be performed along with a
periodic check.
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Getting started
Select a local
language
You can select the language you want displayed on the instrument screen.
1. Push the front-panel Utility
button.
2. Push the Language bezel button.
3. Select th
You can select from English,
French, German, Japanese,
Korean,
Traditional Chinese, and
Russian.
e desired language.
Simple Chinese,
Quick Tips
When y
ou power on the instrument for the first time, English is selected by
default. After you select a d esired language, all the bezel menus, pop-up
messages, and built-in help are displayed in the specified language. The main
display area is not translated.
Use the front panel overlay that corresponds to each local language.
AFG3000 and AFG3000C Series User Manual 11
Getting started
Protect your i
nstrument from misuse
Check input and output
connectors
1. Locate the output
connectors on the
front panel. T he
image shown here
shows the outputs.
2. Locate the input
connector on the
front panel. Some
instrument models
have more than one
input.
NOTE. When connecting a cable, be sure to distinguish the input connector from
the output connectors to avoid making the wrong connection.
The instrument input and output connectors are floating inputs/outputs.
WARNING. To avoid personal injury due to electric shock, do not apply voltages
in excess of 42 Vpk to any BNC connector ground or to the chassis ground.
CAUTION. Do not short output pins or apply external voltages to Output
connectors. The instrument may be damaged.
CAUTION. Do not apply excessive inputs over +5 V to Trigger Input connector.
The instrument may be damaged.
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Getting started
Use fuse adapter
The instrument
output or input connectors. To protect the output circuits, a fuse adapter is
provided as an optional accessory. When the instrument is used by students or
other inexperienced users, always attach the fuse a dapter to the output connectors
to avoid damage. (See page 6, Optional accessories.)
Figure 1: Fuse and fuse adapter
1. Fuse adapter
2. Fuse
will be damaged if a large DC or AC voltage is applied to the
AFG3000 and AFG3000C Series User Manual 13
Getting started
Floating ground
Since the common (input and output channel common) of the arbitrary function
generator is electrically isolated from the chassis ground (the instrument chassis
and ground line of the AC connector), you can make a floating connection
between the instrument and othe r equipment.
All the signal output connectors are connected to the common ground, and the
remote interface connector is connected to the chassis ground.
WARNING. T
floating voltage and the output voltage of the instrument does n ot exceed 42 Vpk.
Do not touch the center of the BNC while the equipment is in use.
CAUTION. The maximum rated voltage between the chassis ground and common
ground is 42 Vp-p (DC + peak AC). When the potential voltage between the
chassis ground and common ground goes over 42 Vp-p, the internal protective
circuit will be activated to protect the circuits. However, higher voltage may cause
the internal circuits in the instrument to be damaged.
When a potential voltage exists between the chassis ground and common ground,
a short circuit from output to ground causes the instrument internal fuse to open
and th
Tektronix Service Support.
When
short-circuiting between them may lead to excessive current flow and the internal
or external circuits may be damaged.
o prevent electrical shock, use this product so that the sum of the
e output is stopped. If the fuse opens, you need to contact your local
a potential voltage exists between the common ground and chassis ground,
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Protect your DUT
Getting started
Use care when you connect the instrument Channel Output to your DUT (device
under test). To avoid damage to your DUT, the following preventive measures are
provided. Follow these steps to set the limit values for high level and low level.
1. Push the front-panel Top
Menu button. The Output
Menu is disp
bottom of the bezel menu.
Select Output Menu.
2. In this exa
Limit is set to 5.000 V,
and Low Limit is set to
-5.000 V.
3. Push the Limit bezel
button.
4. Select Hi
numeric keys or the
general purpose knob to
enter a v
Enter 50 m V for High
Limit, and -50 mV for Low
Limit.
layed at the
mple, High
gh Limit. Use
alue.
5. Push th
e front-panel
Sine button to display
the waveform parameter.
m that High and
Confir
Low voltage levels were
changed.
nnot enter any
You ca
values greater than
50 mV for High level.
NOTE. When you set limit values using Output Menu, a level indicator is
played at left end of graph area.
dis
AFG3000 and AFG3000C Series User Manual 15
Getting started
Update your in
strument firmware
You can use the front-panel USB memory connector to update your instrument
firmware.
CAUTION. Up
may damage your instrument if you do not follow all instructions carefully. To
prevent damage to the instrument, do not remove the USB memory or power off
the instrument during the update process.
NOTE. The screen images of the following procedure are provided as an example.
The actual screen display may be different depending on your instrument
configuration.
1. Push the
button to display the Utility
menu.
Versio
on the screen. Confirm the
firmware version of your
instru
2. Ceck if Tektronix offers a newer
firmware version. Download the
compressed zip file with the
most current firmware to your
PC.
Unzip the downloaded file and
copy
of your USB memory device.
front-panel Utility
n information is displayed
ment.
the file to the root directory
dating your instrument firmware is a sensitive operation which
3. Insert the USB memory device
into the front-panel USB
connector and check that you
have saved the file to the root
directory of the USB memory
device.
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