Teledyne LeCroy T3AFG5 User manual

User Manual

T3AFG5 and T3AFG10 Series Function/Arbitrary

Waveform Generator

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General Safety Summary

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

l Use proper power line. Only the special power line of the products

approved by the state should be used.

l Ground the instrument. This generator is grounded through the

protective terra conductor of the power cord. To avoid electric

shock, the grounding conductor must be connected to the earth

ground. Make sure that the instrument is properly grounded before

connecting the input or output terminals.

l Observe all the ratings of the terminal. To avoid fire or shock,

observe all the ratings and symbols that marked on the instrument.

Read the user guide carefully before making connections to the

instrument.

l Do not operate without Covers. Do not operate the product with

covers or panels removed.

l Avoid circuit or wire exposed. Do not touch the exposed

connections or components when the power is on.

l Do not operate with suspected failures. If you suspect there is

damage with this product, you should have it inspected by

qualified service personnel authorized by Teledyne Test Tools

before further operations.

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l Provide proper ventilation.

l Do not operate in wet/damp conditions.

l Do not operate in an explosive atmosphere.

l Keep the product’s surfaces clean and dry.

l Not position the equipment so that it is difficult to operate the

disconnecting device (detachable plug)

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If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the

protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.

This product has been tested to the requirements of

CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1, second edition, including Amendment 1,

or a later version of the same standard incorporating the same level of

testing requirements.

Not to use the product for measurements within other measurement

categories, such as CAT II, CAT III, CAT IV.

Not to use the equipment for measurements on mains circuits, not to

use the equipment for measurements on voltage exceed the voltage

range describe in the manual.

Only probe assemblies which meet the manufacturer’s specifications

shall be used.

The Responsible body or operator should refer to the instruction

manual to preserve the protection afford by the equipment. If the

equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the

protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.

Any parts of the device and its accessories are not allowed to be

changed or replaced, other than authorized by the manufacturer of his

agent.

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Safety Terms and Symbols

This electronic product is subject to disposal and recycling regulations

that vary by country and region. Many countries prohibit the disposal

of waste electronic equipment in standard waste receptacles. For more

information about proper disposal and recycling of your Teledyne

LeCroy product,

Terms and Symbols

The following symbols appear on the product or in its documentation:

WARNING

WARNING or CAUTION Condition or practice could result in injury or

loss of life, or damage to equipment.

DOUBLE INSULATION

PROTECTIVE (EARTH) TERMINAL

Rated for indoor use only. Do not operate where conductive pollutants

may be present.

High Voltage. Risk of electric shock or burn.

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Introduction of T3AFG5-10 Series

The manual covers the following two types of T3AFG5-10 Series

Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generators: T3AFG5 and T3AFG10. It

does not cover the T3AFG40, T3AFG80 or T3AFG120. They have

their own manual.

T3AFG5-10 Series Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generators adopt the direct

digital synthesis (DDS) technology, which can provide stable, high-precision,

pure and low distortion signals. Its combination of excellent system features,

easiness in usage and versatile functions makes this generator a perfect

solution for your job now and in the future.

T3AFG5-10 Series Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator has a clear and

simple front-panel. The user-friendly panel layout and instructions, versatile

terminals, direct graph interface, built-in instructions and help system have

greatly simplified the operation process, with the help of which, users do not

have to spend a great deal of time learning and familiarizing the operation of

the generator before they can use it proficiently. The built-in AM, DSB-AM,FM,

PM, ASK, FSK and PWM modulation functions generate modulated

waveforms at ease, without the help of a separate modulating source. USB

I/O is a standard accessory, while GPIB is optional. Remote instructions meet

the SCPI specification requirements.

From the characteristics and specifications given below, you will understand

how T3AFG5-10 can satisfy your requirements.

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l DDS technology provides precise, stable and low distortional

output signal.

l 3.5’TFT color LCD display.

l 125MSa/s sampling rate, 14-bit resolution.

l Frequency characteristics:

Sine: 1μHz to 5 MHz / 10 MHz

Square: 1μHz to 5 MHz / 10 MHz

Ramp: 1μHz to 300kHz

Pulse: 500μHz to 5MHz

White Noise: 5 MHz / 10MHz bandwidth (-3dB)

Arbitrary: 1μHz to 5MHz

l 5 standard waveforms: Sine, Square, Ramp, Pulse, Noise

l Self-defined arbitrary waveform

l Multiple modulation function: AM, FM, PM, ASK, FSK, PWM,

DSB-AM, Sweep and Burst.

l Multiple interfaces: USB host & USB device(USBTMC)

l Support USB storage device. Software updating could also be

performed using USB devices.

l Up to 16k sample points of internal waveform depth, which can

rebuild or simulate any complex waveform.

l 2 languages (English and Chinese) user interface and built-in help

system.

Note:

All the specifications described in this guide are according to T3AFG5-10. If

you need to know the particular specifications about the other types, please

see the data sheet.

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Catalogue

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

Introduction to the T3AFG5-10 Series .......................................................... VI

1. Getting Started.......................................................................................... 1

1.1. General Inspection ........................................................................... 2

1.2. Handle Adjustment ...........................................................................3

1.3. The Front/Rear Panel.......................................................................4

1.4. To Set a Waveform........................................................................... 7

1.5. To Set Modulate/Sweep/Burst ........................................................ 12

1.6. To Set Output ................................................................................. 14

1.7. To Use Digital Input ........................................................................ 15

1.8. To Use Store/Utility/Help Function ..................................................16

2. Operating Your Generator........................................................................ 17

2.1. To Set Sine Signals ........................................................................18

2.2. To Set Square Signals.................................................................... 23

2.3. To Set Ramp Signals...................................................................... 26

2.4. To Set Pulse Signals ...................................................................... 29

2.5. To Set Noise Signals ......................................................................33

2.6. To Set Arbitrary Signals ..................................................................35

2.7. To Generate the Modulated Waveform........................................... 42

2.8. To Generate Sweep........................................................................51

2.9. To Generate Burst .......................................................................... 53

2.10. To Store and Recall ..................................................................... 57

2.11. To Set the Utility Function............................................................ 63

2.12. Test/Cal .......................................................................................74

2.13. Edition Information ...................................................................... 79

2.14. Updating Firmware......................................................................81

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2.15. How to Use the Built-in Help System .......................................... 82

3. Application and Examples ....................................................................... 83

3.1. Example 1:Generate a Sine Wave .................................................84

3.2. Example 2:Generate a Square Wave............................................. 86

3.3. Example 3:Generate a Ramp Wave............................................... 88

3.4. Example 4:Generate a Pulse Wave ............................................... 90

3.5. Example 5:Generate a Noise Wave ............................................... 92

3.6. Example 6:Generate an Arbitrary Wave ......................................... 93

3.7. Example 7:Generate a Sweep Linear Wave................................... 95

3.8. Example 8:Generate a Burst Wave ................................................ 97

3.9. Example 9:Generate an AM Wave ................................................. 99

3.10. Example 10:Generate a FM Wave ............................................101

3.11. Example 11:Generate a PM Wave ............................................ 103

3.12. Example 12:Generate a FSK Wave .......................................... 105

3.13. Example 13:Generate an ASK Wave ........................................107

3.14. Example 14: Generate a PWM Wave........................................ 109

3.15. Example 15: Generate a DSB-AM Wave .................................. 111

4. Troubleshooting ..................................................................................... 113

General Inspecting ................................................................................ 113

Troubleshooting .................................................................................... 114

5. Service and Support .............................................................................. 115

Maintain summary ................................................................................ 115

Contact Teledyne Test Tools .................................................................. 116

6. Appendix................................................................................................ 117

Appendix A: Accessories ...................................................................... 117

Appendix B: Daily Maintain and Cleaning............................................. 118

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1. Getting Started

This chapter covers the following topics:

n General Inspection

n Handle Adjustment

n The Front/Rear Panel

n To Set a Waveform

n To Set Modulate/Sweep/Burst

n To Set Output

n To Use Digital Input

n To Use Store/Utility/Help Function

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1.1. General Inspection

When you get a new T3AFG5-10 Series Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator,

you are suggested to take the following steps to inspect the instrument.

1. Inspect the shipping container for damage.

If there are damages in the packing or foam, keep them until the whole

machine and the accessories pass the electric and mechanical testing.

2. Check the accessories.

Accessories supplied with the instrument are listed in chapter 6

‘Appendix A: Accessories’.

If the contents are incomplete or damaged, please notify your sales

representative.

3. Inspect the instrument.

In case any mechanical damage or defect, or if the instrument does not

operate properly or pass performance tests, notify your sales

representative. If the shipping container is damaged, or the cushioning

materials show signs of stress, notify the carrier as well as your sales

office. Keep the shipping materials for the carrier’s inspection. Offices

will arrange for repair or replacement at their option without waiting for

claim settlement.

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1.2. Handle Adjustment

To adjust the handle position of T3AFG5-10 Function/Arbitrary Waveform

Generator, please grip the handle by the sides and pull it outward.

Then, make the handle rotate to the desired position.

Figure 1- 1 Viewing Position and Carrying Position

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1.3. The Front/Rear Panel

When you get a new T3AFG5-10 Series Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator,

first you need to understand how to operate the front/rear panel correctly.

This chapter will make a brief introduction and description for the operation

and functions of the front/rear panel.

The T3AFG5-10 Series Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator has a clear

and simple front panel. See Figure 1- 2 and Figure 1- 3. The front panel has a

knob and functional keys. The 5 blue grey buttons on the right side of the screen

are menu buttons (named F1 to F5 from top to bottom) with the help of which,

you can enter different functions menu or have direct specific applications. The

signal input and output interfaces are set at the front and rear panels which can

help generating multiple arbitrary waveforms. The various interfaces can meet

the need of the multiple interface communications.

Figure 1- 2 T3AFG5-10 Series

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Back

Waveform

keys

Number

keys

Power

LCD

Display

Figure 1- 3 Front Panel of T3AFG5-10 Series

Menu

Function

Operation keys

Output
Control

Direction

keys

Power Socket

Figure 1- 4 Rear Panel of T3AFG5-10 Series

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Waveform

Operation

Display area

Menu:

Parameter area

Figure 1- 5 Display Interface (Sine Wave is the default display signal)

Character definitions in this User Manual:

The signs for buttons in this manual are the same as the panel buttons.

Please note that, the signs for the functional buttons on the operation panel

are represented by squared words, such as Sine , which represents the

transparent functional key with Sine on it on the front panel, while the menu

buttons are represented by brighten words such as Freq, which means the

frequency option in the Sine menu.

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1.4. To Set a Waveform

On the operation panel, there is a set of buttons with waveform icon. See

Figure 1- 6. The exercise below will help you familiarize with the waveform

selection settings.

Figure 1- 6 Waveform Selection Buttons

1. Press Sine button and the waveform window will display sine waveform.

T3AFG5-10 Series Generator can generate sine signal with a frequency

from 1μHz to 30MHz. By setting frequency/period, amplitude/high level,

offset/low level, sine signal with different parameters can be generated.

Figure 1- 7 Sine Signal Display Interface

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As is shown in Figure 1- 7, the default signal parameters are: 1kHz frequency,

4.0Vpp amplitude and 0Vdc offset.

2. Press Square button, and the waveform window displays square

waveform. T3AFG5-10 Series Generator can generate square signal

with a frequency from 1μHz to 5MHz or 10MHz and variable duty

cycle.

Figure 1- 8 Square Signal Display Interface

As is shown in Figure 1- 8, the default signal parameters are: 1kHz frequency,

4.0Vpp amplitude, 0Vdc offset and 50% duty cycle.

3. Press Ramp button, and the waveform window displays ramp waveform.

T3AFG5-10 Series Generator can generate ramp signal with a frequency of

from 1μHz to 300kHz and variable symmetry.

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Figure 1- 9 Ramp Signal Display Interface

As is shown in Figure 1- 9, the default signal parameters are: 1kHz frequency,

4.0Vpp amplitude, 0Vdc offset and 50% symmetry.

4. Press Pulse button, and the waveform window displays pulse waveform.

T3AFG5-10 Series Generator can generate pulse signal with a frequency

from 500μHz to 5 MHz and variable pulse width and delay.

Figure 1- 10 Pulse Signal Display Interface

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As is shown in Figure 1-10, the default signal parameters are: 1kHz

frequency, 4.0Vpp amplitude, 0Vdc offset, 200μs pulse width.

5. Press Noise button, and the waveform window displays noise waveform.

T3AFG5-10 Series Generator can generate noise signal with a band width

up to 5MHz or 10MHz depending on the model.

Figure 1-11 Noise Signal Display Interface

As is shown in Figure 1-11, the default signal parameters are: 128mV Stdev

and 0V Mean.

6. Press Arb button, and the waveform window displays arbitrary waveform.

T3AFG5-10 Series Generator can generate repeatable arbitrary waveform

signals with at most 16K points and 5MHz frequency.

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Figure 1-12 Arbitrary Waveform Signal Display Interface

As is shown in Figure 1-12, the default signal parameters are: 1kHz

frequency, 4.0Vpp amplitude and 0mVdc offset.

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1.5. To Set Modulate/Sweep/Burst

As shown in Figure 1-13, there are three buttons on the front panel, which

are used for modulation, sweep and burst settings. The instructions below will

help you familiarize yourself with the setting of these functions.

Figure 1- 13 Modulate/Sweep/Burst Button

1. Press Mod button, the modulated waveforms will be generated. The

modulated waveform can be changed by modifying the parameters

such as type, internal/external modulation, depth, frequency, waveform,

etc. T3AFG5-10 Series can modulate waveform using AM, FM, PM,

ASK, FSK, PWM and DSB-AM. Sine, square, ramp and arbitrary

waveforms can be modulated (pulse, noise and DC can not be modulated).

Figure 1-14 Modulated Waveform Display Interface

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2. Press Sweep button, sine, square, ramp or arbitrary waveform can be

swept (pulse, noise and DC can not be swept).

In the sweep mode, T3AFG5-10 Series generate signal with variable

frequencies.

Figure 1-15 Sweep Waveform Display Interface

3. Press Burst button, burst for sine, square, ramp, pulse or arbitrary

waveform can be generated.

Figure 1-16 Burst Waveform Display Interface

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Term Explanation

Burst: Output waveforms with set cycle times.

Burst can last for certain times of waveform cycle (N-Cycle Burst) or be

controlled by external gated signals (Gated Burst). Burst applies to all

kinds of waveforms, but noise can only be used in gated burst. Generally it

is called burst function within every signal generator.

1.6. To Set Output

As is shown in Figure 1-17, there are two buttons on the right side of the

operating panel, which are used for output/trigger control. The instructions

below will help you familiarize with these functions.

Figure 1-17 Output Buttons

Press Output button, to activate or deactivate the output signal.

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1.7. To Use Digital Input

As is shown in Figure 1-18, there are three sets of buttons on the operating
panel, which are direction buttons, the knob and the keypad. The instruction
below will help you familiarize yourself with the digital input function.

Figure 1-18 Front Panel Digital Input

1. The up and down keys are used to shift parameters and the left and right

keys are used to shift digits.

2. Keypad is used to directly set the parameters value.

3. Knob is used to change a signal digit value whose range is 0~9.

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1.8. To Use Store/Utility/Help Function

As is shown in Figure 1-19, there are three buttons on the operating panel,

which are used to call the store/recall, utility and help function. The instruction

below will help you familiarize yourself with these functions.

Figure 1- 19 Store/Recall Utility and Help Button

1. The Store/Recall button is used to store waveform data and configure

information.

2. The Utility button is used to set the auxiliary system function, change

the output configure parameters, interface setting, system setting

information or perform the instrument self-test and read the calibration

information, etc.

3. The Help button is used to read the help information.

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2. Operating Your Generator

Up to now you have got a brief understanding about T3AFG5-10 series

with the front/rear panel, every function control area and keys. You

should also know how to set your Function/Arbitrary Waveform

Generator for your usage. If you are not familiar with these operations,

you are suggested to read chapter one ‘Getting Started’ again.

This chapter covers the following topics:

n Setting Sine Signal

n Setting Square Signal

n Setting Ramp Signal

n Setting Pulse Signal

n Setting Noise Signal

n Setting Arb Signal

n Output Modulated Signal

n Output Sweep Signal

n Output Burst Signal

n Store/Recall

n Utility Setting

n Help System

You are suggested to read this chapter carefully so as to understand

T3AFG5-10 Series Generator’s versatile waveform setting functions and

more operation methods.

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2.1. To Set Sine Signals

Press Sine button to call the sine operation. The sine waveform parameters

are set by using the sine operation menu.

The parameters of sine waveforms are: frequency/period, amplitude/high

level, offset/low level and phase. Different sine signals are generated by

setting these parameters. As is shown in Figure 2- 1, in the soft key menu,

select Freq. Cursor is located in the frequency parameter area in the

parameter display window, and users can set the frequency value here.

Figure 2- 1 Sine Parameter Display Interface

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Figure 2- 2 Table2- 1 Menu Explanations of Sine Waveform

Function

menu

Set the signal frequency or period;

Freq/

The current parameter will be switched at

Period

a second press.

Set the signal amplitude or high level; The

Ampl/

current parameter will be switched at a

HLevel

second press.

Set the signal offset or low level;

Offset/

The current parameter will be switched at

LLevel

a second press.

Phase Set the phase of the signal;

To Set the Output Frequency/Period

Explanations

1. Press Sine →Freq, to set the frequency parameter.

The frequency shown on the screen when the instrument is powered is

the default value or the set value beforehand. When setting the function,

if the current value is valid for the new waveform, it will be used

sequentially. If you want to set the period for the waveform, press

Freq/Period button again, to switch to the period parameter (the current

operation is displayed in inverse color).

2. Input the desired frequency.

Use the keypad to input the parameter value directly, and press the

corresponding button to select the parameter unit. Or you can use the

direction button to select the digit you want to edit, and then use the knob

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to change its value.

Figure 2-3 Setting the Frequency

Instruction:

When using the keypad to enter the digit, you can use the left direction button

to move the cursor backward and delete or change the value of the previous

digit.

To Set the Output Amplitude

1. Press Sine →Ampl, to set the amplitude.

The amplitude shown on the screen when the instrument is powered is

the default value or the set value beforehand. When changing the

function, if the current value is valid for the new waveform, it will be used

sequentially. If you want to set the waveform by high level or low level,

press the Ampl/HLevel or Offset/LLevel button again, to switch into the

high level or low level parameter (the current operation is displayed in

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inverse color).

2. Input the desired Amplitude

Use the keypad or the knob to input the desired value, choose the unit,

and press the corresponding button.

Figure 2-4 Setting the Amplitude

To Set the Output Offset

1. Press Sine →Offset, to set the offset.

The offset shown on the screen when the instrument is powered is the

default value or the set value beforehand. When changing the function, if

the current value is valid for the new waveform, it will be used

sequentially.

2. Input the desired Offset

Use the keypad or the knob to input the desired value, choose the unit,

and press the corresponding button.

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Figure 2-5 Setting the Offset

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2.2. To Set Square Signals

Press Square button to call the Square operation. The square waveform

parameters are set by using the Square operation menu.

The parameters of Square waveforms are: frequency/period, amplitude/high

level, offset/low level, phase and duty. As is shown in Figure 2- 6, select Duty.

Cursor is located in the duty parameter area in the parameter display window,

and users can set the duty value here.

Figure 2- 6 Square Parameter Display Interface

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Figure 2- 7 Table2- 2 Menu Explanations of Square Waveform

Function

Menu

Freq/

Period

Ampl/

HLevel

Offset/

LLevel

Phase Set the phase of the signal;

Duty Set the duty cycle for square waveform.

Settings Explanation

Set the signal frequency or period;

The current parameter will be switched at a

second press.

Set the signal amplitude or high level;

The current parameter will be switched at a

second press.

Set the signal offset or low level;

The current parameter will be switched at a

second press.

Term Explanation:

Duty Cycle: The percentage that the high level takes up the whole period.

Please Note : for the Frequency Duty Cycle Value

Below 10MHz: 20% to 80%

To Set the Duty Cycle

1 Press Square →Duty, to set the duty cycle.

The duty cycle shown on the screen when the instrument is powered is

the default value or the set value beforehand. When changing the

function, if the current value is valid for the new waveform, it will be used

sequentially.

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2 Input the desired Duty Cycle

Use the keypad or the knob to input the desired value, choose the unit,

and press the corresponding button. The generator will change the

waveform immediately.

Figure 2- 8 Setting the Duty Cycle

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2.3. To Set Ramp Signals

Press Ramp button to call the ramp operation. The ramp waveform

parameters are set by using the ramp operation menu.

The parameters for ramp waveforms are: frequency/period, amplitude/high

level offset/low level, phase and symmetry. As is shown in Figure 2-9, in the

soft key menu, select Symmetry. Cursor is located in the symmetry parameter

area in the parameter display window, and users can set the symmetry value

here.

Figure 2- 9 Ramp Parameter Display Interface

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Figure 2-10 Table2-3 Menu Explanations of Ramp Waveform

Function

Menu

Freq/

Period

Ampl/

HLevel

Offset/

LLevel

Phase Set the phase of the signal;

Symmetry Set the symmetry for ramp waveform.

Settings Explanation

Set the signal frequency or period;

The current parameter will be switched at

a second press.

Set the signal amplitude or high level; The

current parameter will be switched at a

second press.

Set the signal offset or low level;

The current parameter will be switched at

a second press.

Term Explanation:

Symmetry: The percentage that the rising period takes up the whole Period.

Input Range: 0~100%.

To Set the Symmetry

1. Press Ramp →Symmetry, to set the symmetry.

The symmetry shown on the screen when the instrument is powered is

the default value or the set value beforehand. When changing the

function, if the current value is valid for the new waveform, it will be used

sequentially.

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2. Input the desired Symmetry

Use the keypad or the knob to input the desired value, choose the unit,

and press the corresponding button. The generator will change the

waveform immediately.

Figure 2-11 Setting the Symmetry

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2.4. To Set Pulse Signals

Press Pulse button to call the pulse operation. The pulse waveform

parameters are set by using the pulse operation menu.

The parameters for pulse waveforms are: frequency/period, amplitude/high

level, offset/low level, pulse width/Duty and Rise/Fall. As is shown in Figure

2- 12, in the soft key menu, select PulWidth. Cursor is located in the pulse

width parameter area in the parameter display window, and users can set the

pulse width value here.

Figure 2- 12 Pulse Parameter Display Interface

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Figure 2- 13 Table 2- 4 Menu Explanations of Pulse Waveform

Function

Menu

Freq/

Period

Ampl/

HLevel

Offset/

LLevel

PulWidth

/Duty

Rise /

Fall

Explanation

Set the signal frequency or period;

The current parameter will be switched at a

second press.

Set the signal amplitude or high level;

The current parameter will be switched at a

second press.

Set the signal offset or low level;

The current parameter will be switched at a

second press.

Set the signal pulse width or duty;

The current parameter will be switched at a

second press.

Setting the rising edge for pulse waveform.

Setting the falling edge for pulse waveform

Term Explanation:

Pulse Width:

Positive Pulse Width: the time span between thresholds of 50% of the rising

edge amplitude to the next 50% of the falling edge amplitude;

Negative Pulse Width: the time span between thresholds of 50% of the falling

edge amplitude to the next 50% of the rising edge amplitude.

To Set the Pulse Width

1. Press Pulse →PulWidth, to set the pulse width.

The pulse width shown on the screen when the instrument is powered is

the default value or the set value beforehand. When changing the

function, if the current value is valid for the new waveform, it will be used

sequentially.

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2. Input the desired Pulse Width

Use the keypad or the knob to input the desired value, choose the unit,

and press the corresponding button. The Generator will change the

waveform immediately.

Figure 2- 14 Setting the Pulse Width

To Set the Rising Edge

1. Press Pulse →Rise, to set the Rise edge.

The rising edge shown on the screen when the instrument is powered is

the default value or the set value beforehand. When changing the

function, if the current value is valid for the new waveform, it will be used

sequentially.

2. Input the desired rising edge

Use the keypad or the knob to input the desired value, choose the unit,

and press the corresponding button. The generator will change the

waveform immediately.

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Figure 2-15 Setting the Rise edge

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2.5. To Set Noise Signals

Press Noise button to call the Gaussian White noise operation. The noise

waveform parameters are set by using the noise operation menu.

The parameters for noise waveforms are: Stdev and mean. As is shown in

Figure 2- 16, in the soft key menu, select Stdev, Cursor is located in the Stdev

parameter area in the parameter display window, and users can set the Stdev

value here. Noise is non-regulated signal which has no frequency or period.

Figure 2-16 Noise Parameter Display Interface

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Figure 2- 17 Table 2-5 Menu Explanations of Noise Waveform

Function

Menu

Stdev Set the signal standard deviation

Mean Set the signal mean

Settings Explanation

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2.6. To Set Arbitrary Signals

Press Arb button to call the Arb operation. The Arb waveform parameters are

set by using the Arb operation menu.

The Arb signal consists of two types: the system built-in waveform and the

user-definable waveform. The parameters for Arb waveforms are:

frequency/period, amplitude/high level, offset/ low level and phase.

Figure 2-18 Arb Parameter Display Interface

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Figure 2-19 Table 2-6 Menu Explanations of Arb Waveform (Page 1/2)

Function

Menu

Freq/

Period

Ampl/

HLevel

Offset/

LLevel

Phase Set the phase of the signal;

Settings Explanation

Set the signal frequency or period;

The current parameter will be switched at

a second press.

Set the signal amplitude or high level;

The current parameter will be switched at

a second press.

Set the signal offset or low level;

The current parameter will be switched at

a second press.

Figure 2-20 Table 2- 7 Menu Explanations of Arb Waveform (Page 2/2)

Function

Menu

Load Wform

Settings Explanation

Select the built-in arbitrary signal as

output.

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To select the built-in Arbitrary Waveform

There are forty-eight built-in Arbitrary Waveforms and user-definable Arbitrary

Waveforms inside the Generator. To select one of them, follow the

instructions below:

Press Arb →Load Wform, to enter the interface below.

Figure 2- 21 Table 2- 8 Menu Explanations of Built-in Arbitrary Waveform

Function

Menu

Built-In

Stored

Wforms

Cancel

Settings Explanation

Select one of the 46 types built-in arbitrary

waveforms.

Select one of arbitrary waveforms stored in

the non-volatile memory.

Cancel the current operation, and return to

the upper menu (the followings are the same

and will not be explained).

1. To Select the Built-in Waveform

Press Arb →Load Wform->Built-In, and enter the following interface.

As is shown in Figure 2-22, there are five kinds of arbitrary waveform.

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Figure 2-22 Table 2-9 Menu Explanations of Built-In Arbitrary Waveform

Function

Menu

Common Select common waveform.

Math Select math waveform.

Project Select project waveform.

Winfun/

Triangle

Select Validate the built-in waveform.

Figure 2-23 Common Built-In Arbitrary Waveform interface

Settings Explanation

Select windows function

/triangle waveform.

Table 2-10 Menu Explanations of Common Built-In Arbitrary Waveform

Function

Menu

StairUp Select the built-in stair up waveform.

StairDn Select the built-in stair down waveform.

StairUD

PPulse Select the built-in positive pulse waveform.

NPulse Select the built-in negative pulse waveform.

Trapezia Select the built-in trapezoid waveform

UpRamp Select the built-in up ramp waveform.

DnRamp Select the built-in down ramp waveform.

Settings Explanation

Select the built-in stair up and down

waveform.

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Figure 2-24 Math Built-In Arbitrary Waveform Interface

Table 2-11 Menu Explanations of Math Built-in Arbitrary Waveform

Function

Menu

ExpFall Select the built-in exponential fall waveform.

ExpRise Select he built-in exponential rise waveform.

LogFall Select the built-in logarithmic fall waveform.

LogRise Select the built-in logarithmic rise waveform.

Sqrt Select the built-in square root waveform.

Root3 Select the built-in Root3 waveform.

X^2 Select the built-in X^2 waveform.

X^3 Select the built-in X^3 waveform.

Sinc

Gaussian Select the built-in gaussian waveform.

Dlorentz Select the built-in D-lorentz waveform.

Haversin Select the built-in haversine waveform.

Lorentz Select the built-in lorentz Waveform.

Gauspuls

Gmonpuls

Tripuls

Settings Explanation

Select the built-in sinc waveform; Sinc sin(x)/x.

Select the built-in gaussian-modulated sinusoidal

pulse waveform.

Select the built-in Gaussian monopulse waveform.

Select the built-in triangle pulse waveform.

Figure 2-25 Project Built-In Arbitrary Waveform interface

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Table 2-12 Menu Explanations of Project Built-in Arbitrary Waveform

Function

Menu

Cardiac

Quake

Chirp

TwoTone Select the built-in two tone signal waveform.

SNR

Figure 2-26 Winfun/Triangle Built-In Arbitrary Waveform interface

Settings Explanation

Select the built-in electrocardiogram (ECG) signal

waveform.

Select the built-in loma prieta earthquake

waveform.

Select the built-in swept-frequency cosine

waveform.

Select the built-in sin wave with white noise

waveform.

Table 2- 13 Menu Explanations of Winfun/Triangle Built-in Arbitrary Waveform

Function

Menu

Hamming Select the built-in hamming window waveform.

Hanning Select the built-in hanning window waveform.

Kaiser Select the built-in kaiser window waveform.

Blackman

Gaussian Select the built-in gaussian window waveform.

Triangle Select the built-in triangle window waveform.

Hairs Select the built-in hairs window waveform.

Bartlett Select the built-in bartlett window waveform.

Tan Select the built-in tangent waveform. Cot

Select the built-in cotangent waveform.

Sec Select the built-in secant waveform. Csc

Select the built-in cosecant waveform

Asin Select the built-in inverse sine waveform.

Acos Select the built-in inverse cosine waveform.

Settings Explanation

Select the built-in blackman windows

waveform.

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Atan Select the built-in tangent waveform.

Acot

Select the built-in inverse cotangent waveform.

2. To Select the Stored Waveform

Press Arb →Load Wform->Stored Wforms, and enter the following interface.

As is shown in Figure 2-27, use the direction keys or knob to choose the

corresponding arbitrary waveform and press Select.

Figure 2-27 Stored Wform Display Interface

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2.7. To Generate the Modulated Waveform

Use the Mod button to generate modulated waveform. T3AFG5-10 Series

can generate AM, FM, ASK, FSK, PM, PWM and DSB-AM modulated

waveforms. Modulating parameters vary with the types of the modulation.

In AM, users can set the depth, modulating frequency, modulating waveform

and carrier waveform; In FM, users can set the modulating frequency,

frequency deviation, modulating waveform and carrier waveform; In ASK,

users can set the Key Freq and carrier waveform; In FSK, users can set

the key frequency, Hop Freq and carrier waveform; In PM, users can set

the phase deviation, modulating frequency, modulating waveform and carrier

waveform. We will cover how to set these parameters in details according

to the modulation types.

Modulating

Frequency

Carrier

Frequency

Figure 2- 28 Display Interface of Modulated Waveform Parameter

Carrier

Amplitude

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AM

The modulated waveform consists of two parts: the carrier waveform and the

modulating waveform. In AM, the amplitude of the carrier waveform varies

with the instantaneous voltage of the modulating waveform. The parameters

for the AM are in Figure 2-29

Press Mod →Type→ AM, to enter the following menu.

Figure 2-29 Table 2-14 Menu Explanations of the AM Parameters

Function

Menu

AM Freq

AM Depth Set the amplitude range.

Type AM Amplitude modulation.

Shape

Settings Explanation

Set the modulating waveform

frequency. Frequency range:

2mHz~20kHz (internal source only).

Sine

Square

Choose the modulating waveform.

Triangle

To change the carrier waveform

UpRamp

parameter, press Sine, Square, Ramp,

DnRamp

Arb

Noise

Arb

Term Explanation

Modulation Depth

The amplitude range (also called ‘Percentage Modulation’). Modulation depth

varies from 0% to 120%.

l In the 0% modulation, the output amplitude is the half of the set value.

l In the 100% modulation, the output amplitude is the same as the

set value.

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FM

The modulated waveform consists of two parts: the carrier waveform and the

modulating waveform. In FM, the frequency of the carrier waveform varies

with the instantaneous voltage of the modulating waveform. The parameters

for the FM are as shown in Figure 2-30.

Figure 2-30 Setting Interface of FM Waveform Parameter

Press Mod →Type→ FM, to enter the following menu.

Figure 2-31 Table 2-15 Menu Explanations of the FM Parameters

Function

Menu

FM Freq

FM Dev Set the maximum frequency deviation

Type FM Frequency modulation

Shape

Settings Explanation

Set the modulating waveform frequency.

Frequency range 2mHz~20kHz (internal

source).

Sine

Square

Triangle

UpRamp

DnRamp

Noise

Arb

Choose the modulating waveform. To

change the carrier waveform parameter,

press Sine, Square, Ramp, Arb

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Term Explanation

Frequency Deviation

l The deviation should be equal to or less than the carrier waveform

frequency.

l The sum of the deviation and the carrier frequency should be equal to

or less than maximum frequency of the selected function.

ASK (Amplitude Shift Keying)

ASK is a form of modulation that represents digital data as variations in the

amplitude of a carrier wave. The amplitude of an analog carrier signal varies

in accordance with the bit stream (modulating signal), keeping frequency and

phase constant. The parameters for the ASK are as shown in Figure 2- 32

Figure 2-32 Setting Interface of ASK Waveform Parameter

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Press Mod →Type→ ASK, to enter the following menu.

Figure 2-33 Table 2-16 Menu Explanations of the ASK Parameters

Function

Menu

Key Freq

Type ASK Amplitude shift keying modulation.

Settings Explanation

Set the frequency at which the output

amplitude shifts between the carrier

amplitude and zero (internal modulation

only): 2mHz~50kHz.

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FSK (Frequency Shift Keying)

The FSK Modulation is a modulation method, the output frequency of which

switches between the two pre-set frequencies (carrier waveform frequency

and the hop frequency). The frequency at which the output frequency

switches is called the key frequency.

Figure 2- 34 Setting Interface of FSK Waveform Parameter

Press Mod →Type→ FSK, to enter the following interface

Figure 2- 35 Table 2- 17 Menu Explanations of the FSK Parameters

Function

Menu

Key Freq

Type FSK Frequency shift keying modulation.

Hop Freq Set the hop frequency.

Settings Explanation

Set the frequency at which the output

frequency shifts between the carrier

frequency and the hop frequency (internal

modulation only):

2mHz~50kHz.

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PM (Phase Modulation)

The modulated waveform consists of two parts: the carrier waveform and the

modulating waveform. In PM, the phase of the carrier waveform varies with

the instantaneous voltage level of the modulating waveform. The parameters

for the PM are as shown in Figure 2- 36.

Figure 2- 36 Setting Interface of PM Waveform Parameter

Press Mod →Type →PM, enter the following interface.

Figure 2-37 Table 2-8 Menu Explanations of the PM Parameters

Function

Menu

PM Freq

Phase

Dev

Type PM Phase modulation

Shape

Settings Explanation

Set the modulating waveform frequency.

Frequency range: 2mHz~20kHz

Range from 0° ~ 360°.

Sine

Square

Triangle

UpRamp

DnRamp

Noise

Arb

Choose the modulating waveform.

To change the carrier waveform parameter,

press Sine, Square, Ramp, Arb

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PWM (Pulse Width Modulation)

The modulated waveform consists of two parts: the carrier waveform and the

modulating waveform, the carrier waveform is only a pulse. In PWM, the pulse

width of pulse varies with the instantaneous voltage of the modulating

waveform. The parameters for the PMW are as shown in Figure 2-38.

Figure 2-38 Setting Interface of PWM Waveform Parameter

Press Mod→ Pulse →PWM, to enter the following menu.

Figure 2-39 Table 2-19 Menu Explanations of the PWM Parameters

Function

Menu

PWM Freq

Width Dev

Duty Dev

Type PWM Amplitude modulation.

Shape

Settings Explanation

Set the modulating waveform

frequency. 2mHz~20kHz

Set the width or Duty range.

Sine

Square

Triangle

Choose the modulating waveform.

UpRamp

The carrier waveform is pulse.

DnRamp

Noise

Arb

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DSB-AM

Press Mod→ Type →DSB-AM. The parameters for the DSB-AM are as

shown in Figure 2- 40.

Figure 2- 40 Setting Interface of DSB-AM Waveform Parameter

Figure 2- 41 Table 2- 20 Menu Explanations of the DSB-AM Parameters

Function

Menu

DSB Freq

Type DSB-AM Amplitude modulation.

Shape

Settings Explanation

Set the modulating waveform frequency.

Frequency range: 2mHz~20kHz

Sine

Square

Triangle

UpRamp

DnRamp

Noise

Arb

Choose the modulating waveform.

To change the carrier waveform parameter,

press Sine, Square, Ramp, Arb

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2.8. To Generate a Sweep

In the frequency sweep mode, the function generator ‘steps’ from the start

frequency to the stop frequency at the sweep time you specify. Sweep can be

generated by sine, square, ramp or arbitrary waveforms (pulse, noise and DC

are not allowed).

Figure 2- 42 Setting Interface of Sweep Waveform Parameter

Press Sweep button to enter the following menu. Set the waveform

parameters by using the operation menu.

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Figure 2-43 Table 2-21 Menu Explanations of Waveform Sweep (Page 1/2)

Function

Menu

Swp Time

Stop Freq

Freq Span

Start Freq

Mid Freq

Source

Sweep Frequency Setting

Settings Explanation

Set the time span of the sweep in which

the frequency changes from the start

frequency to stop frequency.

Set the stop frequency of the sweep;

Set the frequency span of the sweep.

Set the start frequency of the sweep;

Set the center frequency of the sweep.

Internal Choose internal source.

External Choose external source.

Manual Set the start and stop time by hand.

Use start freq and stop freq or center freq and freq span to set the range of

the frequency. Press the button again to switch between each setting.

Figure 2-44 Table 2-22 Menu Explanations of Waveform Sweep (Page 2/2)

Function

Menu

Linear/

Log

Direct

Settings Explanation

Set the sweep with linear spacing;

Set the sweep with logarithmic spacing.

Sweep upward;

Sweep downward.

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2.9. To Generate a Burst

Burst function can generate versatile waveforms in burst, which can last

specific number of waveform cycles (N-Cycle burst), or when external gated

signals (gated burst) is applied, any waveform could be used, but noise can

only be used in Gated Burst.

Press Burst button to enter the following interface. Set the waveform

parameters by using the operation menu.

Figure 2- 45 Setting Interface of Burst Waveform Parameter

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Set the N-Cycle Burst

Press Burst → N Cycle, to enter the following interface.

Figure 2-46 Table 2-23 Menu Explanations of the N-Cycle Parameters(Page 1/2)

Function

Menu

Period Set the burst Period.

Start

Phase

NCycle

Gated

Source

Settings Explanation

Set the start phase of the burst.

Use the N-Cycle mode.

Use the Gated mode.

Internal Choose internal source.

External Choose external source.

Choose external source, set the start time

Manual

by hand.

Burst Period

Set the time span between an N-Cycle burst and the next. If necessary the

period will increase to allow the specific number of cycles in a burst. Burst

Period>Carrier Period × Burst Number

Start Phase

Define the start point in a waveform. The phase varies from 0° to 360°, and

the default setting is 0°. For an Arbitrary Waveform, 0° is the first waveform

point.

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N-Cycle/Gated

N-Cycle has specific number of waveform cycles, and every burst is activated

by a trigger event. Gated burst use external source to control burst when

it’s activated.

Figure 2-47 Table 2-24 Menu Explanations of the N-Cycle Parameters (Page2/2)

Function

Menu

Cycles/

Infinite

Delay Set the delay time before the burst starts.

Settings Explanation

Set the number of the bursts in a N-Cycle.

Set the number of the bursts in a N-Cycle to

be infinite.

Cycles

Set the number of waveform cycle in an N-Cycle (1 to 50,000 or Infinite).

If you choose Infinite, then a continuous waveform will be generated which

will not stop until a trigger event happens.

l If required, Burst Period will increase to cater to the specific number

of cycles.

l For an infinite-cycle burst, external or manual trigger is needed to

activate the burst.

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Delay

Set the time delay between the trigger input and the start of the N-Cycle burst.

The max delay is 240ns.

Set the Gated Burst

Press Burst →Gated, to enter the following interface.

Figure 2- 48 Table 2- 25 Menu Explanations of the Gated Burst Parameters

Function

Menu

NCycle

Gated

Polarity

Settings Explanation

Set the NCycle mode;

Set the gated mode.

Positive

Set the polarity for the gated signal.

Negative

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2.10. To Store and Recall

Press Store/Recall button to enter the following interface. You can save or

recall the state documentation inside the generator. The state file on the U

Disk can also be recalled or deleted. File names can only be in English. User

can only recall or delete the data documentation saved via CSV from the

Oscilloscope.

Figure 2- 49 Save and Read Interface

Figure 2-50 Table 2-26 Menu Explanations of Save and Recall (Page 1/2)

Function

Menu

File Type

Browser

Save

Recall

Delete Delete the selected file.

Settings Explanation

State

Data

Directory

File

The setting of the generator;

Arbitrary waveform file;

Shift between the directory and file.

Save the waveform to the appointed

place.

Recall the waveform or setting

information in the specific position of the

memory.

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About the browser

The directory selection shift is done by the direction keys. In the directory

mode, pressing the right key will open the lower directory while the left key

will fold the directory. Up and down key are used to shift between the

directories;

To Save the Instrument State

Users are allowed to store the instrument state in any of the 10 non-volatile

memories. The state storage will ‘memorize’ the selected function (including

the arbitrary waveform, frequency, amplitude, DC offset, duty cycle, symmetry,

and other modulation parameter used.)

To save the instrument state, the procedures are given as followed:

1. Choose the file type to store

Press Store/Recall →Type→ State, and choose state as the storage

type.

2. Choose the location of the file.

There are ten positions in the Local C:, choose any one of them by

rotating the knob.

3. Name the file and save it

Press Save button, enter the desired name. Press Save to finish.

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To Use USB Storage

As is shown in Figure 2-51, the storage location is divided into: The internal

storage Local(C: ) and the U Disk storage USB Device (A: ). At the left side of

the front panel, there is a USB interface. When USB storage is connected,

the storage menu will show ‘USB Device (A:)’. Otherwise, the default location

is the internal location Local(C: ).

Figure 2-51 USB Storage Interface

1. Install the USB Device

Insert the USB Device into the USB interface on the front panel, and the

screen will show ‘USB flash device plug in’, and storage menu will show

‘USB Device (A :)’

2. Choose the USB Device

Press Browser->Directory, move the cursor with the up or down direction

key to select ‘USB Device (A: )’. Press the right key to open the lower

directory, use the up and down direction key to choose the file ‘T3AFG5-10’.

Use the right key to open the lower directory, and up and down key to

select the file ‘Workspace’. Input the file name and save.

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3. Remove the USB Device

Remove the USB Device from the interface. The system will inform you

‘USB flash device plug out’, and the ‘USB Device (A: )’ in the storage

menu will disappear.

Note: USB Device can only be use U Disk; portable hard disk is not

supported.

To Save a File

Press Store/Recall →Store, to enter the following interface. Enter the desired

file name in the ‘File Name’ frame. In the middle of the figure below is the

input keypad, used to edit the file name. Use the up and down direction keys

and knob to select the desired character; use the left and right direction keys

to edit the input file name.

Figure 2-52 File Storage Interface

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Figure 2-53 Table 2-27 Menu Explanation of File Storage

Function

Menu

Input

Type

Select Select the current character.

Delete Delete the current character.

Save Store the file with the current name

Settings Explanation

En English input.

1. English Input

The English input interface is as shown in Figure 2-54, to save a file named

‘NEWFILE’, follow the steps below:

Figure 2-54 English Input Interface

(1) Press InType->En, to enter the English interface.

(2) Input the file name’ NEWFILE’.

Use the Knob to adjust the cursor’s horizontal position and the up and

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down key to adjust the vertical position. Select the Character ‘N’ and

press Select. Repeat this until you have inputted ‘NEWFILE’.

(3) Edit the File Name

When you have entered a wrong character, move the cursor to the

wrong character to be deleted and press Delete to remove it. Re-enter

the file name.

(4) Press Save, to finish and save the file.

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2.11. To Set the Utility Function

With the Utility Function, you can set the parameters of the generator such as:

DC On/Off, Sync On/Off, Output Parameter, Interface Parameter, System

Setting and Testing Parameter. The DC On/Off offers the options of DC output

or Arbitrary Waveform Output. Sync On/Off offers the option to choose the

Sync Signal or not. Output Setting provides the parameter setting for

Load/HighZ and Normal/Inverse. The System Setting provides the setting for

Language, Display, Beep, Screen Guard, Format, Power System Configure

and default setting; Test provides the self-testing and calibration function.

Press Utility button, to enter the Utility Menu. Its functions are listed below in

Figure 2-55

Figure 2-55 Table 2-28 Menu Explanations of Utility System Setting (Page1/2)

Function

Menu

DC

Output

Setup

Sync Set the sync output

Settings Explanation

On

Off

Set the output waveform to be DC. Set

the output waveform to be arbitrary.

Set the output parameter.

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Figure 2-56 Table 2-29 Menu Explanations of Utility System Setting (Page2/2)

Function

Menu

System Set the system configuration.

Test/Cal Test and calibrate the instrument.

EditInfo Information of the system.

Update Update function.

Settings Explanation

To Set the DC Output

Press Utility →DC→DC On, to enter the following interface. Please note

that there is a ‘DC On’ sign at the middle left of the screen.

Figure 2- 57 DC Setting Interface

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DC Offset

Set the DC voltage level.

To Shift into the Arbitrary Waveform Output

1. Press Utility →DC→DC Off, to close DC output and return to arbitrary

waveform output.

2. Press any functional button, and the waveform output setting turns into

the arbitrary waveform output. The DC output is turned off automatically.

To Set IO

Press Utility →IO Setup, to set the IO interface. The equipment supports

RAW protocol and TMC protocol, user may setup corresponding protocol by

IO Setup.

To Set Output Parameter

Press Utility →Output Setup, to enter the following interface.

Figure 2-58 Table 2-30 Menu Explanations of Output Setting (Page 1/2)

Function

Menu

Load

HighZ

Normal

Invert

Settings Explanation

Set the load connected to the Output

Connector;

Set the load connected to the Output

Connector to be HighZ.

Normal output;

Inverse output.

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1. To Set the Output Load

For the [Output] connector on the front panel, the generator has a built-in

50Ω series impendence. If the actual load does not match the set one,

the displayed amplitude and offset will be incorrect. This function is used

to match the displayed voltage with the expected one.

Steps for setting the load: Press Utility →Output Setup→ Load, to enter

the following interface. Please note that the load parameter shown on the

right bottom is the default setting when the power is on or the pre-set

load value. If the current value is valid for the output, then current value

will be used.

Figure 2-59 Set the Output Load

Instruction

T3AFG5-10 Series has a fixed 50Ω Series Impendence. No matter what value

the set parameter is, if the real load is different from the set one, the displayed

voltage will not equal the real voltage.

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2. To Set the Invert Waveform

Press Utility →Output Setup→ Invert, to set the Inverse Waveform Output.

When the waveform is in inverse mode, offset is disabled.

3. To Set the Sync Output

The generator provides Sync output through the [Sync] connector on the rear

panel. All standard output functions (except DC and Noise) have a

corresponding Sync signal. For some applications, they can be disabled if

users do not want to use it,

l In the default setting, the Sync signal should be connected to the

[Sync] connector (activated). When the Sync Signal is disabled, the

output voltage of the [Sync] connector is level low.

l In the Inverse Mode, the Waveform that corresponds to the Sync

Signal does not invert.

l The Sync Signal is a Pulse Signal with fixed positive pulse width,

which is more than 50ns.

l For non-modulated waveform, the Sync Signal reference is the

carrier.

l For internal modulating AM, FM and PM, the Sync signal reference

is the modulated signal (not the carrier signal).

l For ASK and FSK, the Sync Signal Reference is the keying

Frequency.

l For a Sweep, when the sweep starts, the Sync Signal becomes TTL

Level High. The Sync frequency equals the specific Sweep time.

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l For the Burst, when the burst starts, the Sync Signal is Level High.

l For the External Gated Burst, the Sync Signal follows the External

Gated Signal.

To Set the System

Press Utility → System, to enter the following interface.

Figure 2-59 Table 2-31 Menu Explanations of System Setup (Page 1/2)

Function

Menu

Number

format

Language Set the display language.

Power On

Set to

Default

Figure 2-60 Table 2-32 Menu Explanations of System Setup (Page 2/2)

Function

Menu

Beep

ScrnSvr

Settings Explanation

Set the number format.

All the settings return to default when

Default

Last

Settings Explanation

On

Off

1min

5min

15min

30min

1hour

2hour

5hour

Off Deactivate the screen saver program.

powered;

All the settings return to the last one

when powered.

Set all the settings to default.

Open beep;

Close beep.

Activate the screen saver program.

Screen saver will be on if no action is

taken within the time that you have

selected. Press any button the resume.

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Key points:

Power On

Choose the configuration setting when the machine is powered on.

Two choices are available: the default setting and the latest. Once selected,

the setting will be used when the instrument is first powered on.

Beep

Activate or deactivate the sound when an error occurs from the front panel or

the remote interface. Activate or deactivate any sound made by the button or

knob on the front panel. The current setting is stored in the non-volatile

memory.

1. Set the Format

Press Utility →System→ Number Format, to enter the following interface.

Figure 2-61 Set the number Format

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Figure 2-62 Table 2-33 Menu Explanations of Setting the Number Format

Function

Menu

Point

Separator

Settings Explanation

Using dot to represent point;

Using comma to represent point.

On

Off

Space

Enable the Separator;

Close the Separator;

Use Space to separate.

According to the different choices of the point and the separator, the format

can have various forms.

(1) as point, press Separator->On, the example is as followed:

Figure 2- 63 Set Format

(2) as point, press ->Separator->On, the example is as followed:

Figure 2- 64 Set Format

(3) as point, press Separator->Off, the example is as followed:

Figure 2-65 Set Format

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(4) as point, press Separator->Off, the example is as followed:

Figure 2-66 Set Format

(5) as point, press Separator->Space, the example is as followed:

Figure 2-67 Set Format

(6) as point, press Separator->Space, the example is as followed:

Figure 2-68 Set Format

2. Language Setup

The T3AFG5-10 Series Generator offers two languages (English and Simplified

Chinese) for user to choose.

To Select Language, press Utility and then Language to select the language.

The Procedure is as followed:

Press Utility →System→ Language, to change the language.

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3. To Return to Default Setting

Press Utility →System→ Set to Default, to set the system to the default

setting. The default settings of the system are as followed:

Table 2- 34 Factory Default Setting

Output Default

Function Sine Wave

Frequency 1kHz

Amplitude/Offset 4Vpp/0Vdc

Phase 0°

Terminals High Z

Modulation Default

Carrier 1kHz Sine Wave

Modulating 100Hz Sine Wave

AM Depth

FM Deviation 500Hz

Key Freq 100Hz

Key Freq 100Hz

FSK Hop Frequency 1MHz

Phase Deviation 180°

Sweep Default

Start/Stop Frequency 100Hz/1.9kHz

Sweep Time 1S Trig

Out Off

Mode Linear

Direction ↑

Burst Default

Period 10ms

Phase 0°

Count 1Cycle

Trig Off

Trigger Default

Source Internal

100

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2.12. Test/Cal

Press Utility →Test/Cal, to enter the following menu.

Figure 2-69 Test/Cal function Menu

Figure 2-70 Table 2-35 Menu Explanations of Test Setting

Function

Menu

SelfTest Perform system self-test.

SelfCal Do self calibration

Settings Explain

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SelfTest

Press Utility →Test/Cal →SelfTest, to enter the following menu.

Figure 2-71 Table 2-36 Menu Explanations of Self Test

Function

Menu

Scr Test Run screen test program.

Key Test Run keyboard test program.

LED Test Run LED test program.

Settings Explain

1. Scr Test

Select Scr Test to enter the screen test interface. The words ‘Press ‘7’ Key

to continue, Press ‘8’ Key to exit’ is displayed. You could press the ‘7’ for test.

Figure 2- 72 Screen Test Interface

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2. Key Test

Select ‘keyboard Test’ to enter the keyboard test interface, the on-screen

rectangle shapes represent the front panel keys. The shapes with two

arrows beside them represent the front panel knobs. Test all keys and knobs

and you should also verify that all the backlit buttons illuminate correctly.

Note:

l When you operate, the screen would display the white (color LCD).

l The tested button or knobs corresponding area would display green

(color LCD).

l At the bottom of the screen display ‘Press ‘8’ Key Three Times to

exit’ information is displayed to indicate that pressing ‘8’ three times

Is required to exit the test.

Figure 2-73 Key Test Interface

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3. LED Test

Select ‘LED Test’ to enter the below interface. The on-screen rectangle

shapes represent the front panel keys; the shapes with two arrows beside

them represent the front panel knobs. The instructions ‘Press ‘7’ Key to

continue, ‘Press ‘8’ Key to exit’ is displayed, You could press the ‘7’ button

continuously for testing, when buttons are lit the corresponding area on the

screen would display green (color LCD).

Figure 2-74 Led Test Interface

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SelfCal

Press Utility →1/2→Test/Cal →SelfCal, to enter SelfCal, as is shown in

Figure 2-5

SelfCal: If the environment where the generator is being used changes,

then it is recommended to do a self calibration.

Figure 2-75 SelfCal Interface

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2.13. Edition Information

Press the EditInfo option button of the Utility Menu to view the generator’s

hardware and software configuration.

Figure 2-76 Edit Info Interface

Edition Information introduction

Boot-strap No:

The times of boot-strap

Software version:

Software version of current equipment

Hardware version:

02-00-00-21-25 represents ordinally: PCB version, BOM version, Daughter

card version, FPGA version, CPLD version.

Model:

Contains information of brand of product, series, bandwidth.

For example: T3AFG5 represents Teledyne Test Tools T3AFG5-10 series

function/arbitrary waveform generator with 5MHz bandwidth.

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Serial No:

The serial number information includes a date code.

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2.14. Updating Firmware

Using USB flash drive to update firmware

The software of the generator can be updated directly via USB flash drive.

This process takes about two minutes. Follow the next steps:

1. Insert USB flash drive with firmware procedure to USB host interface on

the front panel of the generator.

2. Press the Utility button to enter the ‘Utility Menu’.

3. Press ‘1/3’ option button to enter the third page of ‘Utility Menu’.

4. Press the ‘Update’ option button.

5. Press ‘Browser’ option button to select ‘Directory’, then select the ‘USB

Device (A:)’ through direction key.

6. Press ‘Browser’ option button to select ‘File’, then select the

‘XXXX.ADS’ file using the direction keys.

7. Press the ‘Recall’ option button to update.

8. After finishing the update, restart the generator.

Note: Don’t disconnect the power whilst the generator is being updated.

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2.15. How to Use the Built-in Help System

You can get help for every button on the front panel by using the built-in help

system. Or you can get help about the operation of the front panel

buttons with the help list.

Press Help to enter the following interface.

Figure 2-77 Help Menu

Figure 2-78 Table 2-37 Help Menu Explanations

Function

Menu

Choice Select to read the information.

Settings Explanation

Cursor upward to select.

Cursor downward to select.

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3. Application and Examples

To help the user master how to use the Function/ Arbitrary Waveform

Generator more efficiently, we will describe some examples in detail. All the

examples below use the default setting of the instrument with some

Explanation on setup.

This chapter includes the following topics:

l Example 1: Generate a Sine Wave

l Example 2: Generate a Square Wave

l Example 3: Generate a Ramp Wave

l Example 4: Generate a Pulse Wave

l Example 5: Generate a Noise Wave

l Example 6: Generate an Arbitrary Wave

l Example 7: Generate a Sweep Wave

l Example 8: Generate a Burst Wave

l Example 9: Generate an AM Wave

l Example 10:Generate a FM Wave

l Example 11:Generate a PM Wave

l Example 12:Generate a FSK Wave

l Example 13:Generate an ASK Wave

l Example 14:Generate a PWM Wave

l Example 15:Generate a DSB-AM Wave

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3.1. Example 1:Generate a Sine Wave

Generate a sine wave with 50kHz frequency, 5Vpp amplitude and 1Vdc

offset.

Ø Steps:

l Set the frequency.

1. Press Sine →Freq and choose frequency which will display in white color.

2. Input ‘50’ from the keyboard and choose the unit ‘kHz’. The frequency is

set to be 50kHz.

l Set the amplitude.

1. Press Ampl to choose Ampl which will display in white color.

2. Input ‘5’ from the keyboard and choose the unit ‘Vpp’. The amplitude is

set to be 5Vpp.

l Set the Offset.

1. Press Offset to choose Offset which will display in white color

2. Input ‘1’ from the keyboard and choose the unit ‘Vdc’. The offset is set to

be 1Vdc.

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When the frequency, amplitude and offset are set, the wave generated is

shown in Figure 3- 1;

Figure 3-1 Sine Waveform

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3.2. Example 2:Generate a Square Wave

Generate a square wave with 5kHz frequency, 2Vpp amplitude, 0Vdc offset

and 30% duty cycle.

Ø Steps:

l Set the frequency.

1. Press Square →Freq and choose Frequency which will display in white

color.

2. Input ‘5’ from the keyboard and choose the unit ‘kHz’. The frequency is

set to be 5kHz.

l Set the amplitude.

1. Press Ampl to choose Ampl which will display in white color.

2. Input ‘2’ from the keyboard and choose the unit ‘Vpp’. The amplitude is

set to be 2Vpp.

l Set the offset.

1. Press Offset to choose Offset which will display in white color

2. Input ‘0’ from the keyboard and choose the unit ‘Vdc’. The Offset is set to

be 0Vdc.

l Set the duty

1. Press Duty to choose Duty which will display in white color

2. Input ‘30’ from the keyboard and choose the unit ‘%’. The duty is set to be

30%.

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When the frequency, amplitude, offset and duty cycle are set, the wave

generated is shown in Figure 3-2.

Figure 3- 2 Square Waveform

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3.3. Example 3:Generate a Ramp Wave

Generate a ramp wave with 10μs period, 100mVpp amplitude, 20mVdc offset,

45°phase and 30% symmetry.

Ø Steps:

l Set the period.

1. Press Ramp →Freq and choose Period which will display in white color.

2. Input ‘10’ from the keyboard and choose the unit ‘μs’. The period is set to

be 10μs.

l Set the amplitude.

1. Press Ampl to choose Ampl which will display in white color.

2. Input ‘100’ from the keyboard and choose the unit ‘mVpp’. The amplitude

is set to be 100mVpp.

l Set the offset.

1. Press Offset to choose Offset which will display in white color

2. Input ‘20’ from the keyboard and choose the unit ‘mVdc’. The offset is set

to be 20mVdc.

l Set the phase

1. Press Phase to choose Phase which will display in white color

2. Input ‘45’ from the keyboard and choose the unit ‘ °’. The phase is set to

be 45°.

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l Set the symmetry

1. Press Symmetry to choose Symmetry which will display in white color.

2. Input ‘30’ from the keyboard and choose the unit ‘30%’. The symmetry is

set to be 30%.

When the period, amplitude, offset, phase and symmetry are set, the wave

generated is shown in Figure 3-3:

Figure 3-3 Ramp Waveform

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3.4. Example 4:Generate a Pulse Wave

Generate a pulse wave with 5kHz frequency, 5V high level, -1V low level,

40μs pulse width and 20ns delay.

Ø Steps:

l Set the frequency.

1. Press Pulse → Freq and choose Freq, which will display in white color.

2. Input ‘5’ from the keyboard and choose the unit ‘kHz’. The frequency is

set to be 5 kHz.

l Set the high level

1. Press Ampl and choose the HLevel which will display in white color.

2. Input ‘5’ from the keyboard and choose the unit ‘V’. The high level is set

to be 5V.

l Set the low level

1. Press Offset and choose the LLevel which will display in white color.

2. Input ‘-1’ from the keyboard and choose the unit ‘V’. The low level is set to

be -1V.

l Set the pulse width

1. Press PulWidth and choose PulWidth which will display in white color.

2. Input ‘40’ from the keyboard and choose the unit ‘μs’. The pulse width is

set to be 40μs.

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l Set the Rising Edge

1. Press Rising Edge and choose Rising Edge which will display in white.

2. Input ‘20’ from the keyboard and choose the unit ‘ns’. The delay is set to

be 20ns.

When the frequency, high level, low level, pulse width and delay are set, the

wave generated is shown in Figure 3-4

Figure 3-4 Pulse Waveform

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