AnaPico APSIN Series User manual

User’s Manual – Signal Source Models – v3.01 September 2019 AnaPico Ltd. - www.anapico.com – [e-mail]
User’s Manual V3.01
Signal Source Models
APSIN, APSYN, APGEN, APMS, APULN

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MANUFACTURER ADDRESS
AnaPico AG
Europastrasse 9
8152 Glattbrugg
Switzerland
Tel.: [phone]
e-mail: [e-mail]
Website: www.anapico.com
WARRANTY
All AnaPico instruments are warranted against defects in material and workmanship for a period of two years from the
date of shipment. AnaPico will, at its option, repair or replace products that prove to be defective during the warranty
period, provided they are returned to AnaPico and provided the preventative maintenance procedures are followed.
Repairs necessitated by misuse of the product are not covered by this warranty. No other warranties are expressed or
implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. AnaPico is
not liable for consequential damages. The warranty on the internal rechargeable batteries (option B3) is one year from
the date of shipment. Battery replacement is available through AnaPico and its distributors.
IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
COPYRIGHT
This manual is copyright by AnaPico AG and all rights are reserved. No portion of this document may be reproduced,
copied, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated in any form or by any means such as
electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without written permission of AnaPico AG.

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Table of Contents
GENERAL REMARKS ................................................................................................................................................5
VALIDITY OF THIS MANUAL ...................................................................................................................................... 5
AVAILABLE CASING ................................................................................................................................................. 5
Compact Portable Case (CPC)....................................................................................................................... 5
1U Rackmount (1URM)................................................................................................................................. 5
1U Case (1URM)............................................................................................................................................ 6
Desktop Case (LH)......................................................................................................................................... 6
DATA CONNECTIONS............................................................................................................................................... 7
SIGNAL CONNECTIONS............................................................................................................................................. 7
TRANSPORTATION .................................................................................................................................................. 7
SAFETY INFORMATION ........................................................................................................................................... 8
SIGNAL SYMBOL..................................................................................................................................................... 8
LABELS ON PRODUCTS ............................................................................................................................................. 8
GENERAL SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS........................................................................................................................... 9
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................................................................10
DIMENSIONS....................................................................................................................................................... 10
CPC .............................................................................................................................................................. 10
1URM .......................................................................................................................................................... 10
CONNECTORS....................................................................................................................................................... 10
CPC .............................................................................................................................................................. 10
1URM .......................................................................................................................................................... 13
CPC with Touchdisplay ............................................................................................................................... 15
Desktop....................................................................................................................................................... 17
MINIMUM DISTANCES .......................................................................................................................................... 18
ENERGIZING AND DE-ENERGIZING........................................................................................................................... 19
PROPER OPERATION CONDITIONS ............................................................................................................................ 21
ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION............................................................................................................................. 21
INTRODUCTION .....................................................................................................................................................22
INCLUDED MATERIAL ............................................................................................................................................ 22
GENERAL FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS (MODEL OVERVIEW).......................................................................................... 22
OPTIONS............................................................................................................................................................. 23
GETTING STARTED.................................................................................................................................................24
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS........................................................................................................................................ 24
UNPACKING THE INSTRUMENT................................................................................................................................ 24

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INITIAL INSPECTION............................................................................................................................................... 24
STARTING THE INSTRUMENT................................................................................................................................... 24
Applying Power .......................................................................................................................................... 24
Connecting to LAN ...................................................................................................................................... 24
Direct connectivity to host via Ethernet cable (no router) ........................................................................ 25
Connecting through USBTMC..................................................................................................................... 25
Installing the APSIN Remote Client............................................................................................................ 25
Troubleshooting the LAN Interconnection................................................................................................. 25
Shutting Down the Signal Generator......................................................................................................... 26
USING THE GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE (GUI) ...................................................................................................27
START THE SIGNAL GENERATOR (SG) GUI................................................................................................................ 27
THE CONTROL TAB............................................................................................ FEHLER!TEXTMARKE NICHT DEFINIERT.
Simultaneously controlling Multiple Signal Generators from one PC....................................................... 28
Store and Load Instrument States.............................................................................................................. 28
Setting Network Configuration .................................................................................................................. 29
Setting the GPIB Address............................................................................................................................ 29
PERFORM FIRMWARE UPGRADE ............................................................................................................................. 29
BASIC CW OPERATION (CW TAB).......................................................................... FEHLER!TEXTMARKE NICHT DEFINIERT.
SWEEPS .............................................................................................................FEHLER!TEXTMARKE NICHT DEFINIERT.
Frequency Sweep..................................................................................... Fehler! Textmarke nicht definiert.
Power Sweep ...........................................................................................Fehler! Textmarke nicht definiert.
List Sweeps...............................................................................................Fehler! Textmarke nicht definiert.
MODULATION CONTROL....................................................................................... FEHLER!TEXTMARKE NICHT DEFINIERT.
Pulse Modulation ....................................................................................Fehler! Textmarke nicht definiert.
Pulse Train Modulation ...........................................................................Fehler! Textmarke nicht definiert.
Amplitude Modulation ............................................................................Fehler! Textmarke nicht definiert.
Angle Modulation.................................................................................... Fehler! Textmarke nicht definiert.
Chirps ....................................................................................................... Fehler! Textmarke nicht definiert.
REFERENCE IN AND OUT .......................................................................................FEHLER!TEXTMARKE NICHT DEFINIERT.
Bypass internal 100 MHz reference ........................................................Fehler! Textmarke nicht definiert.
Output Internal Reference.......................................................................Fehler! Textmarke nicht definiert.
USING THE TRIGGER OPTIONS (TRIGGER TAB)........................................................ FEHLER!TEXTMARKE NICHT DEFINIERT.
LF OUT CONTROL ............................................................................................... FEHLER!TEXTMARKE NICHT DEFINIERT.
MULTI-OUTPUT GUI CONTROL .............................................................................................................................. 30
COMBINED MODULATION...................................................................................................................................... 30
LOCAL OPERATION VIA FRONT PANEL .................................................................................................................32

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DISPLAYED PARAMETER FORMATS .......................................................................................................................... 33
CW DISPLAY ....................................................................................................................................................... 33
Main Menu Display .................................................................................................................................... 34
Frequency Sweep Submenu........................................................................................................................ 34
Power Sweep Submenu .............................................................................................................................. 35
List Sweep Submenu................................................................................................................................... 35
MODULATION SUBMENU....................................................................................................................................... 36
Pulse Modulation Submenu ....................................................................................................................... 36
Amplitude Modulation Submenu............................................................................................................... 36
Frequency Modulation Submenu ............................................................................................................... 36
Phase Modulation Submenu ...................................................................................................................... 36
REFERENCE SUBMENU........................................................................................................................................... 37
TRIGGER SUBMENU .............................................................................................................................................. 37
LF OUTPUT SUBMENU ........................................................................................................................................ 37
LAN CONFIGURATION SUBMENU............................................................................................................................ 38
DISPLAY SETTINGS SUBMENU ................................................................................................................................. 38
Save Settings Submenu .............................................................................................................................. 38
Load Settings Submenu .............................................................................................................................. 38
Load Defaults Submenu.............................................................................................................................. 38
HELP SUBMENU ................................................................................................................................................... 38
REMOTE PROGRAMMING THE SIGNAL GENERATOR........................................................................................... 39
BATTERY OPERATION (B3 OPTION) ......................................................................................................................40
EXTENDED POWER RANGE (PE3 OPTIONS) .......................................................................................................... 42
MAINTENANCE AND WARRANTY INFORMATION................................................................................................ 43
ADJUSTMENTS AND CALIBRATION ........................................................................................................................... 43
REPAIR ............................................................................................................................................................... 43
WARRANTY INFORMATION .................................................................................................................................... 43
EQUIPMENT RETURNS ........................................................................................................................................... 43
APPENDIX A...........................................................................................................................................................44

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General Remarks
The devices described in this manual are signal generators that produce electromagnetic signals from 9 kHz up
to 40 GHz with a power from -90 dBm up to +25 dBm. The exact range depends on the chosen device model
and options. The devices are able to produce different types of modulations, such as AM, FM, PM Pulse or
Chirp.
They can be used in a variety of applications such as research and development or manufacturing and testing
of electronic components.
Options, such as a 1URM Case, an intern rechargeable battery, a GPIB interface or different types of power
range extensions can be added.
Validity of this Manual
This manual is valid for the following devices and theirs extended versions:
•APSIN2010, 4010, 6010
•APSIN12G, 20G, 26G
•APULN6, 12, 20, 26, 40
•APSYN420, APSYN140
•APSYN420-2, APSYN140-X
•APMS06G-X, 12G-X, 20G-X, 33G-X, 40G-X
Available Casing
The devices are available in the following cases.
Compact Portable Case (CPC)
Figure 1: APSIN26G & APULN40 in a Compact Portable Case (with LCD and touch display, respectively)
1U Rackmount (1URM)
Figure 2: APSIN26G in a 1URM Case

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1U Case (1URM)
Figure 3: APSMXXG-4 (and APSYN140-4) in a 1URM case
Desktop Case (LH)
Figure 4: APSIN/APULN in a Desktop Case

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Data Connections
The devices may only be connected to a network or a computer by using a shielded LAN cable. Unless shorter
lengths are prescribed, a maximum length of 3 m must not be exceeded for the LAN and the USB connection.
Signal Connections
In general, all connections between the signal generator and another device should be made as short as
possible and must be well shielded. It is recommended to use a high-quality cable with low loss especially for
frequencies above 20 GHz.
Transportation
The devices must only be transported with the packaging supplied by the manufacturer. The device can be
lifted up or transported in any orientation.

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Safety Information
The following pieces of information are important to prevent personal injury, loss of life or damage to the
equipment. Please read them carefully. If the device is used in a manner not specified by this manual, the
protection provided by the device may be impaired.
Signal Symbol
In this manual, the following symbols are used to warn the reader about risks and dangers.
DANGER denotes a hazard for personal health or life.
WARNING denotes a risk or danger, that could damage the device.
Labels on Products
The following labels are on the products. Familiarize yourself with the meaning of each of the labels before
using the product.
Direct Current (DC)
Alternating Current (AC)
Earth (Ground)
EU label for separate collection of electrical and electronic waste.
Caution, general danger zone. Attend the manual and/or a notice on the device.

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General Safety Considerations
FCC notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A device, pursuant to Part 15
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area may cause harmful interference in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at his or her expense.
notice
The instrument meets the EMC directive and the Low Voltage Directive described in the CE declaration in
Appendix A.
If products or their components are mechanically and/or thermally
processed in a manner that goes beyond their intended use,
hazardous substances (heavy-metal dust such as nickel) may be
released. For this reason, the product may only be disassembled or
opened by specially trained personnel. Improper disassembly may
be hazardous to your health. National waste disposal regulations
must be observed.