AnaPico APVSGXX-X User manual

User’s Manual – Vector Signal Generator– v1.00 May 2021 AnaPico Inc. - www.anapico.com – [e-mail]
User Manual
Vector Signal Generator
APVSGXX(-X)

User’s Manual – Vector Signal Generator– v1.00 May 2021 AnaPico Inc. - www.anapico.com – [e-mail]
MANUFACTURER ADDRESS
AnaPico Inc. of Switzerland
Europastrasse 9
8152 Glattbrugg
Switzerland
Tel.: [phone]
e-mail: suppo[email protected]om
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.
IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
COPYRIGHT
This manual is copyright by AnaPico Inc. of Switzerland 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 Inc. of Switzerland.

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Table of Contents
GENERAL REMARKS ................................................................................................................................................ 4
VALIDITY OF THIS MANUAL ...................................................................................................................................... 4
AVAILABLE CASING ................................................................................................................................................. 5
Compact Portable Case (CPC)....................................................................................................................... 5
2U Case (2URM)............................................................................................................................................ 5
DATA CONNECTIONS............................................................................................................................................... 5
SIGNAL CONNECTIONS............................................................................................................................................. 5
TRANSPORTATION .................................................................................................................................................. 5
SAFETY INFORMATION............................................................................................................................................ 6
SIGNAL SYMBOL..................................................................................................................................................... 6
LABELS ON PRODUCTS............................................................................................................................................. 6
GENERAL SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS........................................................................................................................... 7
CONNECTOR VIEW .................................................................................................................................................. 8
FRONT &REAR VIEW.............................................................................................................................................. 8
CPC with Touch display................................................................................................................................. 8
2URM .......................................................................................................................................................... 10
MINIMUM DISTANCES .......................................................................................................................................... 12
OPERATING CONDITIONS ....................................................................................................................................... 13
PROPER OPERATION CONDITIONS ............................................................................................................................ 13
ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION............................................................................................................................. 13
GETTING STARTED ................................................................................................................................................. 14
INCLUDED MATERIAL ............................................................................................................................................ 14
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS........................................................................................................................................ 14
UNPACKING THE INSTRUMENT ................................................................................................................................ 14
INITIAL INSPECTION............................................................................................................................................... 14
STARTING THE INSTRUMENT................................................................................................................................... 14
Applying Power .......................................................................................................................................... 14
Connecting to LAN ...................................................................................................................................... 15
Direct connectivity to host via Ethernet cable (no router) ........................................................................ 15
Connecting through USB ............................................................................................................................ 15
Connecting through GPIB ........................................................................................................................... 15

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Installing the AnaPico Signal Generator Remote Client............................................................................ 15
Troubleshooting the LAN Interconnection................................................................................................. 16
Shutting Down the Signal Generator......................................................................................................... 16
Replacing the Fuse...................................................................................................................................... 16
USING THE GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE (GUI) ................................................................................................... 17
START VECTOR SIGNAL GENERATOR GUI ................................................................................................................. 17
Simultaneously controlling Multiple Signal Generators from one PC....................................................... 17
Setting Network Configuration.................................................................................................................. 17
Multi-Session Option .................................................................................................................................. 18
Device Port Setting ..................................................................................................................................... 18
Connecting to devices using a non-default port ........................................................................................ 18
Setting the GPIB Address............................................................................................................................ 19
PERFORM FIRMWARE UPGRADE ............................................................................................................................. 19
LOCAL OPERATION VIA FRONT PANEL .................................................................................................................. 20
DISPLAYED PARAMETER FORMATS .......................................................................................................................... 20
CW DISPLAY ....................................................................................................................................................... 21
MODULATION SUBMENU....................................................................................................................................... 21
Pulse Modulation Submenu ....................................................................................................................... 21
Amplitude Modulation Submenu............................................................................................................... 21
Frequency Modulation Submenu ............................................................................................................... 21
Phase Modulation Submenu ...................................................................................................................... 21
REFERENCE SUBMENU........................................................................................................................................... 21
TRIGGER SUBMENU .............................................................................................................................................. 21
LAN CONFIGURATION SUBMENU............................................................................................................................ 22
DISPLAY SETTINGS SUBMENU ................................................................................................................................. 22
HELP SUBMENU ................................................................................................................................................... 22
REMOTE PROGRAMMING THE SIGNAL GENERATOR ........................................................................................... 22
MAINTENANCE AND WARRANTY INFORMATION ................................................................................................ 23
ADJUSTMENTS AND CALIBRATION ........................................................................................................................... 23
REPAIR ............................................................................................................................................................... 23
WARRANTY INFORMATION .................................................................................................................................... 23
EQUIPMENT RETURNS ........................................................................................................................................... 23

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General Remarks
Today, digital modulation schemes are widely used in communication systems, and the increasing need for
data bandwidth has pushed the signal purity and modulation bandwidth requirements for modern vector
signal sources. Other applications with similar performance requirements include radio surveillance,
interference analysis, radar signal analysis and electronic warfare.
Addressing these demanding requirements, AnaPico’s APVSG series of vector signal generators (VSGs) provide
frequency coverage to 40 GHz and are available as single output desktop units or rack-mount instruments with
multiple phase-coherent outputs. The APVSG series offers a cost-effective and flexible tool for generating high-
quality, complex, wideband, digitally modulated signals.
Among others, the following use cases are supported:
• Upload multiple formats of IQ Data into APVSG Memory. The APVSG internal AWG can play selected sections
of the RAM upon a user trigger.
• Use APVSG to synthesize and play predefined digital modulation formats
• Use FCP interface to live stream and play digital IQ data
• Use the analog IQ inputs with up to 250 MHz IQ bandwidth
• Use FCP to instantaneously switch between pre-loaded IQ data segments
• Use FCP to control the APVSG for ultra-fast frequency hopping.
All APVSGs operate with an ultra-stable temperature compensated frequency reference (OCXO) that can be
phase-locked to an external reference.
The compact unit allows for full front panel control via touch panel display, and PC GUI Software supported
operation via ETHERNET, USB, FCP (fast control port) and GPIB communication ports.
Validity of this Manual
This manual is valid for the following devices and theirs extended versions:
•APVSGXX(-X)

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Available Casing
The devices are available in the following cases:
Compact Portable Case (CPC)
Figure 1: Compact Portable Case with touch display
2U Case (2URM)
Figure 2: 2URM case for multi-channel devices
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
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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.

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Connector View
Front & Rear View
CPC with Touch display
The front panel contains a touch display, RF output female SMA connector (up to 20 GHz), or a K connector (40
GHz devices). The touch display shows information on the current function. Information includes status
indicators, frequency and amplitude settings, current connectivity status, and error messages.
Front Panel
Figure 3: APVSG Front Panel View
1. Main touch display The main display shows information on the current function, such as frequency,
power, reference.
2. Rotary Button The rotary button is used to change the value selected on the screen.
3. RF 50Ωconnector This female SMA respectively K connector provides the output for generator
signals. The impedance is 50Ω. Please check the data sheets for more details.

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Rear Panel
Figure 4: APVSG Rear Panel View
1. REF input This BNC female Connector is the input for the reference signal.
2. REF output This BNC female Connector is the output of the reference signal.
3. I input This BNC female Connector is the input for analogue in-phase signals.
4. Q input This BNC female Connector is the input for analogue quadrature signals.
5. MF1 input This BNC female Connector is a multifunction input.
6. MF1 output This BNC female Connector is a multifunction output.
7. MF2 input This BNC female Connector is a multifunction input.
8. MF2 output This BNC female Connector is a multifunction output.
9. USB B The USB B connector is used to connect the device to a computer.
10. LAN The LAN connector is used to connect the device to a network.
11. Power Supply Connector for the AnaPico power adaptor.
12. ON/OFF Switch Turns the device on or off.
13. Ground Screw The screw can be used to connect the device to ground reference