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AWG5000B and AWG7000B Series
Arbitrary Waveform Generators
ZZZ
Quick Start User Manual
www.tektronix.com
071-2481-00
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Warranty 2
Tektronix warrants that this product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of
shipment. If any such product proves defective during this warranty period, Tektronix, at its option, either will repair the defective
product without charge for parts and labor, or will provide a replacement in exchange for the defective product. Parts, modules and
replacement products used by Tektronix for warranty work may be new or reconditioned to like new performance. All replaced
parts, modules and products become the property of Tektronix.
In order to obtain service under this warranty, Customer must notify Tektronix of the defect before the expiration of the warranty period
and make suitable arrangements for the performance of service. Customer shall be responsible for packaging and shipping the
defective product to the service center designated by Tektronix, with shipping charges prepaid. Tektronix shall pay for the return of the
product to Customer if the shipment is to a location within the country in which the Tektronix service center is located. Customer shall
be responsible for paying all shipping charges, duties, taxes, and any other charges for products returned to any other locations.
This warranty shall not apply to any defect, failure or damage caused by improper use or improper or inadequate m aintenance and
care. Tektronix shall not be obligated to furnish service under this warranty a) to repair damage resulting from attempts by personnel
other than Tektronix representatives to install, repair or service the product; b) to repair damage resulting from improper use or
connection to incompatible equipment; c) to repair any damage or malfunction caused by the use of non-Tektronix supplies; or
d) to service a product that has been modified or integrated with other products when the effect of such modification or integration
increases the time or difficulty of servicing the product.
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Table of Contents
General Safety Summary .. . ... . .. . ... . . .. . ... ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... ... . ... . . .. . ... ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... ... . ... ... . .. . ... . .. . .... iii
Environmental Considerations........................................................................................................ v
Preface................................................................................................................................. vi
Key Features .....................................................................................................................vi
Documentation .................................................................................................................. vii
Conventions Used in this Manual . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. vii
Installing YourInstrument ............................................................................................................. 1
Standard Accessories. ... . ... ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... .. .. . ... ... . ... ... . .. . ... . ... ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . . .. . ... . 1
Operating Requirements . . .. . ... ... . ... ... . .. . ... . ... ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . . .. . ... ... . ... . . .. . ... ... . ... ... . .. . ... . ... . 2
Powering On the Instrument..................................................................................................... 3
Powering Off the Instrument..................................................................................................... 3
Windows Interface Guidelines . . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . . .. . ... . .. . ... . . .. . ... . .. . ... . . .. . ... . .. . ... . . .. . ... . .. . ... . . .. . . 4
Connecting to a Network. . ... . .. . ... . . .. . ... ... . ... ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . . .. . ... ... . ... ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . . .. . ... ... . .. . 4
Setting GPIB/LAN ................................................................................................................ 5
Controlling the InstrumentUsing a Remote PC................................................................................. 6
Offline Mode...................................................................................................................... 6
Inspecting YourInstrument ...................................................................................................... 7
Self Calibration ................................................................................................................... 8
Preventing Instrument Damage ................................................................................................. 9
OptionInstallation............................................................................................................... 10
Creating Operating System Restore CD-ROMs..................................................................................... 11
Creating Restore CD-ROMs.................................................................................................... 11
Restoring the Instrument Operating System................................................................................... 12
Front Panel.. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . ... ... . ... ... . .. . ... . ... ... . ... . . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . ... ... . ... ........ 13
Rear Panel (AWG7000 Series) .. . ... ... . ... . .. . ... . ... ... . ... . .. . ... . ... ... . ... . .. . ... . ... ... . ... . .. . ... . ... ... . ... . .. . ... . ... ... . .. 14
Rear Panel (AWG5000 Series) .. . ... ... . ... . .. . ... . ... ... . ... . .. . ... . ... ... . ... . .. . ... . ... ... . ... . .. . ... . ... ... . ... . .. . ... . ... ... . .. 15
Getting Acquainted with Your Instrument ... ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . . .. . ... ... . ... ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . . .. . ... ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . 16
Control Panel .. . ... . . .. . ... . .. . ... . . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... .. .. . ... ... . ... . . .. . ... ... . ... . . .. . ...16
Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel Controls . .. .. . ... ... . ... . . .. . ... . . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... .. .. . ... ... . ... . . .. . ... ... . ... . . 17
Touch Screen Interface ......................................................................................................... 18
Accessing Online He
Screen Interface.................................................................................................................20
Basic Steps for Using the Arbitrary Waveform Generator ... . .. . ... ... . .. . ... . .. . ... ... . .. . ... ... . .. . ... ... . .. . ... ... . .. . ... . . 21
Run Mode ....................................................................................................................... 22
Accessing Menus and Control Windows . . .. . ... . ... ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . . .. . ... . .. . ... . . .. . ... 23
Changing Control Settings ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . . .. . ... . .. . ... . . .. . ... . .. . ... . . .. . ... . .. . ... . . .. . ... . .. . ... . . .. . ... . .. 24
Display/Hide Control Windows . ... . ... . . .. . ... ... . ... ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . . .. . ... ... . ... . . .. . ... ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. 25
StatusBar .......................................................................................................................26
Setting the User Preferences................................................................................................... 27
Changing the Windows Display Style . . ... . .. . ... ... . ... ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . . .. . ... ... . ... . . .. . ... ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... 28
Run State Control and Output On/Off.......................................................................................... 30
Setting Output Signals . . ... ... . .. . ... . .. . ... ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... ... . .. . ... . . .. . ... ... . .. . ... . . .. . ... ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... 3 1
lp.......................................................................................................... 19
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Savingand Recalling Setups......................................................................................................... 39
Waveform Displa
Sequence .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . . .. . ... . .. . ... . . .. . ... . .. . ... . . .. . ... . .. . ... . . .. . ... . .. . ... . . .. . ... ...... 66
Tutorials ............................................................................................................................... 75
Index
s
Interleave (AWG7122B Option 06) . . .. . ... . .. . ... ... . .. . ... . . .. . ... ... . .. . ... . . .. . ... ... . .. . ... . . .. . ... ... . .. . ... . . .. . ... ... . .. 36
Digital Output
File Menu ........................................................................................................................39
Saving an Instr
Recalling an Instrument Setup ................................................................................................. 41
Default Setup....................................................................................................................42
Changing Settin
Importing Waveform Data....................................................................................................... 43
Exporting Waveform Data ...................................................................................................... 47
Waveform Window .. . ... . . .. . ... ... . ... . . .. . ... . .. . ... .. .. . ... ... . ... . . .. . ... ... . ... . . .. . ... . .. . ... .. .. . ... ... . ... . . .. . ... ... . .. 49
Using Zoom ..................................................................................................................... 50
Creating or Modi
Creating a Standard Waveform. .. . ... ... . ... ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . . .. . ... ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... ... . ... . . .. . ... ... . .. . ... . . 52
AccessingWaveform in a SetupFile ........................................................................................... 54
Changing Wavefo
Confirming Waveform Properties ... ... . .. . ... . .. . ... ... . .. . ... . . .. . ... ... . .. . ... . . .. . ... ... . .. . ... . . .. . ... ... . .. . ... . . .. . ... ... 55
Editing a Waveform ............................................................................................................. 56
Math Waveforms ................................................................................................................ 59
NormalizeOption................................................................................................................ 60
Using Other Edit Menu Commands . ... . ... ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . ... ... . ... . . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . ... ... . ... . . 61
Sequence Window . . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . ... ... . ... . . .. . ... . . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . ... ... . ... ... . ... . 66
Creating a Sequence .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . . .. . ... . .. . ... . . .. . ... . .. . ... . . .. . ... . .. . ... . . .. . ... . .. . ... .. .. . ... ... . ... . . 68
Editing a Sequenc
Event Jump...................................................................................................................... 72
Force Jump To .................................................................................................................. 73
Accessing Sequen
Creating and Editinga Waveform .............................................................................................. 75
Creating and Editi
(AWG5002B/AWG5012B Option 03) .. . .. . ... ... . ... . . .. . ... ... . ... . . .. . ... ... . ... . . .. . ... ... . ... . . .. . ... ... . .. 38
ument Setup .................................................................................................... 40
gs at Power-on ................................................................................................ 42
y and Edit .......................................................................................................... 49
fying a Waveform ............................................................................................. 51
rm Name..................................................................................................... 55
e ............................................................................................................. 70
ce Elements Outside the Display Area .................................................................... 74
ng a Sequence .. . .. . ... . ... ... . ... .. .. . ... . .. . ... . ... . . .. . ... . .. . ... . ... . . .. . ... . ... ... . ... .. .. . ... . .. . ... . . 77
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General Safety S
ummary
General Safet
Review the following safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to this product or any products connected to it.
To avoid potential hazards, use this product only as specified.
Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures.
To Avoid Fire or Personal Injury
Use Proper Power Cord. Use only the power cord specified for this product and certified for the country of use.
Ground the Product. This product is grounded through the grounding conductor of the power cord. To avoid electric
shock, the grounding conductor must be connected to earth ground. Before making connections to the input or output
terminals of
Observe All Te
the product manual for further ratings information before making connections to the product.
Power Disconnect. The power cord disconnects the product from the power source. Do not block the power cord; it
must remain accessible to the user at all times.
Do Not Operate Without Covers. Do not operate this product with covers or panels removed.
Do Not Operate With Suspected Failures. If you suspect that there is damage to this product, have it inspected by
qualified ser
the product, ensure that the product is properly grounded.
rminal Ratings.
vice personnel.
y Summary
To avoid fire or shock hazard, observe all ratings and markings on the product. Consult
Avoid Expose
Do Not Operate in Wet/Damp Conditions.
Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere.
Keep Product Surfaces Clean and Dry.
Provide Pro
proper ventilation.
d Circuitry.
per Ventilation.
Do not touch exposed connections and components when power is present.
Refer to the manual’s installation instructions for details on installing the product so it has
AWG5000B and AWG7000B Series Quick Start User Manual iii
General Safety S
TermsinthisManual
These terms may appear in this manual:
WARNING. Warning statements identify conditions or practices that could result in injury or loss of l ife.
CAUTION. Caution statements identify c onditions or practices that could result in damage to this product or other property.
Symbols and Terms on the Product
These terms may appear on the product:
DANGER indicates an injury hazard immediately accessible as you read the marking.
WARNING indicates an injury hazard not immediately accessible as you read the marking.
CAUTION indicates a hazard to property including the product.
The following symbol(s) may appear on the product:
ummary
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Environmental C
onsiderations
Environmenta
This section provides information about the environmental impact of the product.
Product End-of-Life Handling
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 the environment or human health if improperly handled at the
product’s end of life. In order 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 symbol indicates that this product c omplies with the European Union’s requirements according to
Directive 2002/96/EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). For information about recycling
options, check the Support/Service section of the Tektronix Web site (www.tektronix.com).
Mercury Notification. This product uses an LCD backlight lamp that contains mercury. Disposal may be regulated due
to environmental considerations. Please contact your local authorities o r, within the United States, the Electronics Industries
Alliance (
www.eiae.org) for disposal or recycling information.
l Considerations
Perchlorate Materials. This product contains one or more type CR lithium coin c ell batteries. According to the
state of California, CR lithium coin cells are classified as perchlorate materials and require special handling. See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate for additional information.
Restriction of Hazardous Substances
This product has been classified as Monitoring and Control equipment, and is outside the scope of the 2002/95/EC RoHS
Directive.
AWG5000B and AWG7000B Series Quick Start User Manual v
Preface
Preface
This manual describes the installation and operation of AWG5000 and AWG7000 series instruments. Basic operations and
concepts are presented in this manual. For more detailed information, see the online help on your instrument. The following
instruments are supported by this manual:
AWG7121B AWG7122B AWG7061B AWG7062B
AWG5012B AWG5014B AWG5002B AWG5004B
Key Features
The following table and list describe the key features of the AWG5000 and AWG7000 series instruments.
AWG7121B/
Model
Maximum Sampling
Rate
D/A Resolution 8 bits or 10 bits (selectable)
Waveform Length 32,400,000 or 64,800,000 (Option 01) 16,200,000 or 32,400,000 (Option 01)
Analog Output
Maximum Amplitude
and Analog
Bandwidth
Marker Output
Digital D ata O utput N/A 28 bits (Option 03)
1
When 1
Windo
Exten
28 bit
Inter
Fast s
1
0 bits DAC resolution is selected in the AWG7000 series, Marker Output is disabled.
ws XP Professional operation system
ded analog output bandwidth (Option 02), AWG7000 series
s digital data output (Option 03), AWG5012B and AWG5002B only
leave and extended analog output bandwidth (Option 06), AWG7122B only
equence switching (Option 08)
AWG7122B
12 GS/s (24 GS/s by
interleave)
1or2 2or4
2 Vp-p, 750 MHz (Direct Output: off)
1 Vp-p, 3.5 GHz (Direct Output: on)
1 Vp-p, 7.5 GHz (Option 02 or Option 06)
2or4 4or8
AWG7061B/
AWG7062B
6 GS/s 1.2 GS/s 600 MS/s
AWG5012B/
AWG5014B
14 bits
4.5 Vp-p, 230 MHz (Direct Output: off)
2 Vp-p, 250 MHz (Direct Output: off)
0.6 Vp-p, 370 MHz (Direct Output: on)
AWG5002B/
AWG5004B
e 10.4 inch (264.2 mm) high resolution XGA color display
Alarg
uitive, graphical user interface (UI), with built-in online help
An int
able hard disk drive
Remov
rts USB 2.0 interface
Suppo
LAN (10
Touch s
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00/100/10 Base-T)
creen user interface
Documentation
Review the following table to locate more information about this product.
To read about Use these documents
Installation and Operation (overviews) Read the Quick Start User Manual for general information about how to
In-depth O peration and User Interface Help Access the user online help from the Help menu for information on
Programmer Commands Access the programmer online guide from the Help menu. The
Specifications and Performance Verification
Procedures
Conventions Used in this M anual
The following icons are used throughout this manual.
Preface
use your instrument.
virtually all controls and elements on screen. Online help includes detailed
instructions for using instrument functions. (See page 19, Accessing
Online Help.)
programmer guide includes the syntax of remote commands.
Read the Technical Reference for specifications and the performance
verification procedure. The Technical Reference PDF file is on the
Document CD.
Sequence
Step
Front panel
power
Connect
power
Network
PS2 SVGA USB
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Preface
viii AWG5000B and AWG7000B Series Quick Start User Manual
Installing Your Instrument
Unpack the instrument and check that you received all items listed as Standard Accessories. Recommended accessories
and instrument options are listed in the online help. Check the Tektronix Web site (www.tektronix.com) for the most current
information.
Standard Accessories
Accessory Tektronix part number
AWG5000B and AWG7000B Series Quick Start User Manual
English (Option L0)
Japanese (Option L5)
Simplified Chinese (Option L7)
Traditional Chinese (Option L8)
Russian (Option L10)
Product Software CD
Document CD
User Online Help (part of the product software)
Programmer Online Help (part of the product software)
1 Windows compatible keyboard 119-7083-00
1 Windows compatible mouse 119-7054-00
2 Stylus pens
Lead Set for DC Output
Front Protect C over
Accessory Pouch 016-1441-01
50 Ω SMA Termination, Male, DC to 18 GHz, 3 each/channel
(AWG7000 series only)
Power cord – one of the following:
North A merica (Option A0)
Universal Euro (Option A1)
United Kingdom (Option A2)
Australia (Option A3)
Switzerland (Option A5)
Japan (Option A6)
China (Option A10)
India (Option A11)
No power cord or AC adapter
(Option A99)
071-2481-xx
071-2482-xx
071-2483-xx
071-2484-xx
020-2971-xx
020-2945-xx
063-4134-xx
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119-6107-00
012-1697-00
200-4963-00
015-1022-01
161-0104-00
161-0104-06
161-0104-07
161-0104-14
161-0167-00
161-A005-00
161-0306-00
161-0324-00
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Installing Your
Instrument
AWG5000B and AWG7000B Series Quick Start User Manual 1
Installing Your
Instrument
Operating Requirements
1. Place the instrument on a cart or bench,
observing cle
arance requirements:
Top: 20 m m (0 . 8
Left and right
Bottom: 20 mm (
Rear:75mm(3i
2. Before operat
ambient temperature is between 10 °C
and 40 °C (+50 °F to +104 °F), and
warm up the in
CAUTION. To ensure proper cooling, keep sides of the instrument clear of obstructions.
in)
side: 150 mm (5.9 in)
0.8 in)
n)
ing, ensure that the
strument for 20 minutes.
Power Supply Requirements
Source Voltage and Frequency Power Consumption
100 VAC to 240 VAC, 47 Hz to 63 Hz Less than 450 W (AWG7000 series)
Less than 560 W (AWG5000 series)
Cleaning
WARNING. To avoid personal injury, power down the instrument and disconnect it from line voltage before performing
any of the following procedures.
Inspect the arbitrary waveform generator 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 front panel
display.
2. Use a soft cloth dampened with water to clean the instrument. Use a 75% isopropyl alcohol solution as a cleaner.
CAUTION. To avoid damage to the surface of the arbitrary waveform generator, do not use any abrasive or chemical
cleaning agents.
2 AWG5000B and AWG7000B Series Q uick Start User Manual
Powering On the Instrument
Installing Your
Instrument
1. Connect the AC
the instrument.
2. Use the fron
switch the instrument on.
power cord to the rear of
t-panel power button to
Powering Off the Instrument
1. Use the f
the shutdown process.
Wait approximately 30 seconds for the
instrum
2. To co m p
instrument, perform the shutdown just
described, and then remove the power
cord f
ront-panel power button to start
ent to power off.
letely remove power to the
rom the instrument.
AWG5000B and AWG7000B Series Quick Start User Manual 3
Installing Your
Instrument
Windows Interface Guidelines
Because the instrument uses the Microsoft Windows interface, you have open access to the Windows operating system. You
can access the Windows desktop to load and run other Windows-based applications such as Microsoft Excel, WordPad, and
Paint.
Follow these guidelines to avoid making operating system changes that might cause problems or annoyances while trying to
use the instrument:
Be careful when making changes in the Control Panel. Avoid making changes to any controls with which you are
unfamiliar.
Do not delete or change any system fonts; this can affect the quality of the display.
Do not change the system Display Properties, such as the Background, Appearance, Effects, or S ettings. Making such
changes can affect the usability of the instrument and the touch screen.
Do not change the contents of the Windows folder or the Program Files\Tektronix\AWG\ System folder.
Do not change the BIOS settings; this can affect the overall operation of the instrument.
If you think that your Windows interface might cause problems with the instrument, contact your local Tektronix support
center for assistance.
Connecting to a Network
You can connect your instrument to a network for printing, file sharing, Internet access, and other functions. Consult with
your network
GPIB or LAN configuration, use the GPIB/LAN Configuration dialog box from System menu.
administrator and use the standard Windows utilities to configure the instrument for your network. For setting
4 AWG5000B and AWG7000B Series Q uick Start User Manual
Setting GPIB/LAN
Installing Your
Instrument
Select System
to open the GPIB/LAN Configuration dialog
box.
1. Set the instrument GPIB bus
communicati
2. The instrument supports the VXI-11
Server (LAN). Use VXI-11 Server Control
in the Task T
Server.
3. TCP/IP protocol is also supported. On
and Off of socket communication are
controlled
to 4000.
> GPIB/LAN Configuration
on:
Talk/Listen
remotely control the instrument from
an external host computer.
Off Bus – Select this mode to
disconnect t
GPIB bus.
– Select this mode to
he instrument from the
ray to Start/Stop VXI-11
here. The port number is fixed
Quick Tip
If you want to start the VXI-11 Server automatically at power-on, check the "Start server automatically at system power
up" check box in the VXI-11 Server Control.
The following operations cannot be performed through a GPIB or LAN connection:
Editing a waveform
Changing size or name of waveform
Converting the w aveform format
Importing waveform data from the AWG5000 series and AWG7000 series setup (*.AWG) file
Importing a Tektronix DTG5000 series file (*.DTG)
Importing a Tektronix AWG400/500/600/700 series SEQ file
Exporting waveform data
AWG5000B and AWG7000B Series Quick Start User Manual 5
Installing Your
Instrument
Controlling the Instrument Using a Remote PC
You can use your PC to control the arbitrary waveform generator through a LAN using the Windows Remote Desktop
function. If your PC has a larger screen, you can edit waveforms easily using your keyboard and mouse. You can also use a
third party software installed on your PC to create a waveform and import it through a network.
Offline Mode
The Offline Mode is a function that you can use to run the instrument application on your PC. Install the application on your
PC; the instrument hardware is not required. You can create and edit the instrument setups. The setup files that you create
can be used la
1. Use the Product Software CD provided
with the instrument to install the AWG
applicatio
2. Before using the offline mode, you must
set up the instrument confi guration.
From the Win
Programs > Tektronix > AWG > Config
Utility.TheConfiguration Utility dialog
box appear
ter with your arbitrary waveform generator.
n to your PC.
dows Start menu, select All
s.
3. Select you
4. Select you
configuration.
5. Click OK.
Run the instrument application from the
Start men
have made using the Configuration Utility
will be reflected in the application.
r instrument type.
r instrument option
u. The setup configuration you
6 AWG5000B and AWG7000B Series Q uick Start User Manual
Inspecting Your Instrument
Two types of diagnostics are provided to verify the functionality of your instrument:
Power-on self test – Every time you power on the instrument, the instrument automatically performs the internal
diagnostics.
Diagnostics from the System menu – You can also run the internal diagnostics using the System menu. Use the
following procedures:
1. Select System > Diagnostics... from
the menu bar.
The Diagnostics dialog box appears.
Installing Your
Instrument
2. Confirm that the Loop box is not
checked.
If Loop is checked, the diagnostics runs
until it is manually stopped.
3. If you click Select All, all diagnostic
items are checked.
You can execute all items together or you
can execute only the selected item(s).
4. Click Execute to start the diagnostics.
Verify that the instrument passes all
tests. If diagnostic failures occur, contact
your local Tektronix service personnel.
AWG5000B and AWG7000B Series Quick Start User Manual 7
Installing Your
Instrument
Self Calibration
The self calibration uses internal calibration routines that check electrical characteristics such as analog level and marker
level, and then adjust the internal calibration constants as necessary. Marker level is checked only in the AWG7000 series
instruments.
NOTE. Power on the instrument and allow a 20 minute warm-up period before performing this procedure.
1. Confirm that there is no output signal by
verifying that the front-panel Run button
indicator is off.
2. To perform the calibration suite, select
System > Calibration... from the menu
bar.
The Calibration dialog box appears.
3. Select Execute.
4. A pop-up m
all the cables from output connectors.
5. Remove the cables and then select OK.
Wait until the calibration completes.
For all ca
control should indicate Pass. If it does
not, contact your local Tektronix service
personn
NOTE. Self calibration is not valid until the instrument reaches a valid temperature. (See page 2, Operating Requirements.)
NOTE. If your instrument is an AWG7000 series, perform self calibration once a month to maintain the analog and marker
level accuracy. Failure to d o so can prevent the instrument from meeting warranted performance levels for analog
output
and marker output.
If your instrument is an AWG5000 series, perform self calibration once a year to maintain the analog output level accuracy.
essage asks you to remove
libration items, the Status
el.
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Preventing Instrument Damage
Overheat Protection
The internal instrument temperature is monitored and the instrument is protected against overheating damage by the
following actions:
A warning message will appear if the internal temperature reaches the first threshold level.
The instrument will shut down if its temperature reaches the second threshold level.
If the warning message appears or the instrument shuts down, check for the following conditions. (See page 2, Operating
Requirements
.)
Installing Your
Instrument
The ambient te
The required c
The instrumen
mperature requirement is not being met.
ooling clearance is not being met.
t fan is not working p roperly.
Output Connectors
The arbitrary waveform generator has both output and input connectors on the front panel. Do not apply external voltage
to the output connectors.
CAUTION. Always turn off the signal outputs when you connect or disconnect cables to/from the signal outputs connectors.
If you connect a DUT while the instrument signal outputs are in the On state, it may cause damage to the instrument or DUT.
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Installing Your
Instrument
Option Installation
Use the Option Installation dialog box to enable the upgrades that you purchased from Tektronix for your instrument. For the
most current l ist of upgrades, go to www.tektronix.com or contact your local Tektronix representative.
1. Select System > Option Installation...
to open the Option Installation dialog
box.
2. Click Continu e to open the s econd
dialog box.
Enter the Option Installation Key
provided by Tektronix, and follow the
on-screen instructions to install the
option.
NOTE. After entering the option key, you must restart the instrument application to activate the option.
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Creating Operat
ing System Restore CD-ROMs
Creating Oper
The instrument does not ship with operating system restore DVD. Use the following procedure to create a set of CD-ROMs
that enable you to restore the operating system if the need arises.
NOTE. This procedure creates a set of restore CD-ROMs for the Microsoft W indows operating system. After restoring
the operating system, use the Product Software CD to reinstall the instrument application software. Follow the instructions
supplied with the Product Software CD to reinstall the instrument application software.
ating System Restore CD-ROMs
Creating Restore CD-ROMs
es.
Prerequisit
A separate PC
USB flash driv
CD burner.
Blank CD-R discs (about 5; the exact number depends on the number of backup files).
To create a set of restore CD-ROMs:
1. On the instrument, navigate to C:\Tektronix\BackupImages\.
2. Using the USB flash drive (or through your LAN), transfer each of the files labeled AwgBackupN to the PC with the
CD burner.
You will need:
with a CD-R/W or DVD±R/Wdrive and CD burning software.
e (1 GB or larger) or a local area network to transfer ISO image files from the instrument to the PC with
3. Using the CD burning software, burn each of the backup ISO image files (AwgBackup1.iso to AwgBackupN.iso) to a CD.
Label each o
4. After you ha
separate hard disk, or on optical media for backup purposes. (If you ever restore the instrument OS, the ISO images
on the instrument hard disk will be erased.)
5. Store the backup CDs as defined by your company policy.
NOTE. Yo u ca
f the CDs with the backup file name, instrument name, instrument serial number, and date.
ve burned the OS restore CDs, also place copies of the disk image files (*.iso) in a network location, on a
n use restore discs only on the instrument with which they were created.
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Creating Operat
ing System Restore CD-ROMs
Restoring the Instrument Operating System
You can restore the instrument operating system from either a file on the instrument hard disk drive, or from the set of
instrument restore CD-ROMs (see Creating Restore CD-ROMs). The preferred restore method is to use the hard disk
restore file.
CAUTION. Using the restore process reformats the hard drive and reinstalls the operating system. All saved data w ill be
lost. If possible, save important files to external media before performing a system restore.
Restoring the Operating System from the Instrume nt Hard Disk
The instrument contains an operating system restore file on a separate partition of the hard drive.
1. Restart the instrument. During the boot-up process you will see the following message at the top of the screen:
Starting Acronis Loader… press F5 for Acronis Startup Recovery Manager
2. Repeatedly press the F5 key until the Acronis True Image Tool opens. There is a three-second time period from when
the message appears until the instrument proceeds with the normal instrument startup. If the instrument does not open
the Acronis applica
3. Click Restore.
tion, power off the instrument, then power on the instrument and try again.
4. In the Confirmation d
The restore process takes approximately 30 minutes; the actual time depends on the instrument configuration.
ialog box, click Yes to restore the instrument operating system, or No to exit the restore process.
Restoring the Op erating System from the Restore CD-ROMs
NOTE. This procedu
NOTE. You can use restore discs only on the instrument with which they were created.
1. Insert restore CD disc 1 in the instrument CD/DVD drive.
2. Restart the instrument. The restore software opens automatically if the CD/DVD drive is the first bootable device. If
the CD/DVD drive i
restore from the CD-ROMs.
3. Click Restore.
4. In the Confirmation dialog box, click Yes to restore the operating system, or No to exit the restore process.
5. When prompted, remove the current restore CD and insert the next restore CD. Continue until the restore process
is complete.
6. When the restore process is completed, remove the last restore CD and restart the instrument. The instrument will open
into the operati
re requires that the CD/DVD drive is set as the first boot device (this is the default setting).
s not the first bootable device you must enable it as the first bootable device before performing a
ng system, settings, and appearance as shipped from the factory.
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Front Panel
The following figure shows the front panel of the AWG7122B Option 06:
Front Panel
Front Panel Connectors
Connector Description
1. Interleave Output (AWG7122B Option 06 only) The interleave connectors supply analog
signals with 12 GS/s through 24 GS/s range.
Connector type: SMA
2. Analog Output
3. Marker Output
4. Trigger Input External trigger signal is applied to this connector.
5. Event Input Event signal is applied to this connector.
6. USB Two USB connectors are present on the front panel.
7. DC Output This connector supplies four channel DC voltage.
CAUTION. Always turn off the signal outputs when you connect or disconnect cables to/from the signal outputs connectors.
If you connect a DUT while the instrument signal outputs are in the On state, it might cause damage to the instrument or DUT.
These connectors supply analog signals.
Connector type: SMA (AWG7000 series)
Connector type: BNC (AWG5000 series)
These connectors supply marker signals.
Connector type: SMA (AWG7000 series)
Connector type: BNC (AWG5000 series)
Connector type: BNC
Connector type: BNC
Connect a USB device.
Connector type: 2.54 mm 2 x 4 pin header (female)
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Rear Panel (AWG7
000 Series)
Rear Panel (AW
Connector Description
1. 10 MHz Reference Output Output connector for 10 MHz reference clock signal
2. Reference Clock Input Input connector for external reference clock
3. External Clock Input Input connector for oscillator input
4. GPIB Use the GPIB connector to connect the instrument to a GPIB controller
5. LAN Use the RJ-45 connector to connect the instrument to a network.
6. Parallel Port
7. USB Use the USB connectors to connect a USB mouse, keyboard, or other
8. Video
9. COM1 Use the COM1 serial port to c onnect to other devices through the serial
10. PS-2 connector Use the PS-2 connectors to connect a PS-2 keyboard or mouse to the
11. Removable HDD
12. This connector is not supported.
G7000 Series)
Connector Type: BNC
Connector Type: BNC
Connector Type: SMA
for GPIB operation.
Use the parallel port (Centronics) to connect a printer or other device.
USB device to the instrument.
Use the Video port to connect a monitor for extended desktop operation.
port.
instrument.
Removable hard disk drive to secure data. If you remove the HDD, user
information such as setup files or waveform data does not remain within
the instrument.
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Rear Panel (AWG5
000 Series)
Rear Panel (AW
Connector Description
1. 10 MHz Reference Output Output connector for 10 MHz reference clock signal
2. Reference
3. Oscillator Output Output connector for internal oscillator
4. External Clock Input Input connector for oscillator input
5. Add Input
6. GPIB Use the GPIB connector to connect the instrument to a GPIB controller for GPIB
7. LAN Use the RJ-45 connector to connect the instrument to a network.
8. Parallel
9. USB Use the USB connectors to connect a USB mouse, keyboard, or other USB device
10. Video
11. COM1 Use the COM1 serial port to connect to other devices through the serial port.
12. PS-2 connector Use the PS-2 connectors to connect a PS-2 keyboard or mouse to the instrument.
13. Removable HDD
14. Digital
15. This con
Clock Input
Port
Data Out
nector is not supported.
G5000 Series)
Connector
Input conn
Connector Type: BNC
Connector Type: BNC
Connector
Add extern
Connector Type: BNC
operation.
Use the parallel port (Centronics) to connect a printer or other device.
to the instrument.
Use the Video port to connect a monitor for extended desktop operation.
Removable hard disk drive to secure data. If you remove the HDD, user information
such as s
Use these connectors to output digital data. To enable digital data output, option
03 must b
Connector Type: SMB
Type: BNC
ector for external reference clock
Type: BNC
al signal to the output signal of arbitrary waveform generator
etup files or waveform data does not remain within the instrument.
e installed in the AWG5002B or AWG5012B.
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Getting Acquain
ted with Your Instrument
Getting Acqua
Control Panel
inted with Your Instrument
Buttons/Keys Description
1. Run
2. All Outputs On/Off If one or more Outputs are on, they will all be turned off when you push the
3. Channel Output On These buttons are used to enable/disable the channel output. If the output
4. Channel Select These buttons are used to select a channel that you w ant to interact with. If
5. File – O pen/Save When the Open or Save button is pushed, the corresponding dialog box is
6. Factory Default When this button is pushed, the specified default setups are recalled. (See
7. Sampling Rate When you push this button, the sampling rate parameter in the Settings
The Run button is used to start and stop the signal generation. If the signal
is being generated, the LED indicator lights up.
To output the signal through the output connectors, you must push the
front-panel All Outputs On/O ff button or the Channel Output On button.
All Outputs On/Off button. If all Outputs are off, they will all be turned on
when you push the All Outputs On/Off button.
is in the On state, the LED is turned on.
a channel select button on the front panel is pushed, the selected channel
page in the Settings Window will be activated.
displayed. You can load or save a setup (*.AWG) file using this dialog box.
page 42, Default Setup.)
window is selected. Sampling Rate is common to each channel.
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Getting Acquain
Buttons/Keys Description
8. Level – Amplitu
9. Marker 1 and Marker 2 – High/Low When you push one of these buttons, the Marker High or Marker Low
10. Touch Screen Off When the Touch Screen is On state, you can use your finger or stylus to
11. Force Trigger When you push this button, the instrument generates an internal trigger
12. Force Event When you push this button, the instrument generates an internal event
13. General Purp
14. Digit Selec
15. Numeric Keypad
de/Offset
ose Knob
t Arrow Keys
When you push th
corresponding channel in the Settings window is selected.
Amplitude and offset can be set independently for each channel.
parameter of t
Marker High and Marker Low can be set independently for each channel.
control the screen interface. The LED is lit while the Touch Screen interface
is disabled.
signal.
signal.
The knob is us
a pop-up menu, pull-down menu, or dialog box. Turn the knob clockwise
to increase the value, and turn the knob counterclockwise to decrease
the value.
The digit se
field that contains an editable number. After you specify the digit, you can
change the number with the knob.
Units prefix buttons (T/p, G/n, M/μ, and k/m) are used to complete an input
with the nu
these prefix buttons without pressing the Enter key.
If you push the units prefix buttons for frequency, the units are interpreted
as T (teratime, the units are interpreted as p (pico-), n (nano-), μ (micro-), or m (milli-).
ese buttons, the amplitude or offset parameter of the
he corresponding channel in the Settings window is selected.
ed to increase or decrease a set value or select an item from
lect arrow keys are used to move the under bar (cursor) to a
meric keypad. You can determine the units by pushing one of
), G (giga-), M (mega-), or k (kiro-). If you push the buttons for
tedwithYourInstrument
CAUTION.
signal outputs are on.
Do not power on or off the DUT when the arbitrary waveform generator signal outputs are on.
Do not connect a DUT (Device Under Test) to the front-panel signal output connectors when the instrument
Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel Controls
The front panel may be locked by a remote user while the arbitrary waveform generator is being remotely controlled via GPIB
or Ethernet. When the front panel is locked, all keys and buttons are disabled except the power switch. You cannot use your
mouse or keyboard. However, the Windows operations are available even if the instrument front panel is locked.
To unlock the front-panel controls, use a remote command or push the front-panel Cancel button twice. If you exit the
application, the lock state is cleared. When you restart the application, the front-panel controls are unlocked.
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