GW Instek USG-LF44 User manual

Signal and Tracking Generator
USG Series
USER MANUAL
REVISION 1.1 January 2014
ISO-9001 CERTIFIED MANUFACTURER

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Table Of Contents
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Table of Contents
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................... 2
GETTING STARTED ........................................................... 5
USG Series Introduction .............................7
Appearance .................................................9
First Time Use Instructions ......................16
OPERATION.................................................................... 22
Signal Generator Function ........................23
Tracking Generator Function (Primary RF
Software) ..................................................33
FAQ ................................................................................ 41
APPENDIX ...................................................................... 42
USG Specifications ...................................42
USG Dimensions ......................................47
Declaration of Conformity .........................48
INDEX............................................................................. 49

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This chapter contains important safety
instructions that you must follow during
operation and storage. Read the following before
any operation to insure your safety and to keep
the instrument in the best possible condition.
Safety Symbols
These safety symbols may appear in this manual or on the
instrument.
WARNING
Warning: Identifies conditions or practices that
could result in injury or loss of life.
CAUTION
Caution: Identifies conditions or practices that
could result in damage to the instrument or to
other properties.
DANGER High Voltage
Attention Refer to the Manual
Earth (ground) Terminal
Frame or Chassis Terminal
Do not dispose electronic equipment as unsorted
municipal waste. Please use a separate collection
facility or contact the supplier from which this
instrument was purchased.

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Safety Guidelines
General
Guideline
CAUTION
Do not place any heavy object on the
instrument.
Avoid severe impact or rough handling that
leads to damaging the instrument.
Do not discharge static electricity to the
instrument.
Use only mating connectors, not bare wires, for
the terminals.
Do not disassemble the instrument unless you
are qualified.
Ensure reverse power to the USG output
terminal does not exceed +30dBm.
Ensure the DC voltage connected to the USG
output terminal does not exceed beyond the
range of -25Vdc to +25Vdc.
Power Supply
WARNING
5V DC (USB power)
Cleaning
Disconnect all cables or devices from the
instrument before cleaning.
Use a soft cloth dampened in a solution of mild
detergent and water. Do not spray any liquid.
Do not use chemicals containing harsh material
such as benzene, toluene, xylene, and acetone.
Operation
Environment
Location: Indoor, no direct sunlight, dust free,
almost non-conductive pollution (Note below)
Temperature: 5°C to 45°C
Humidity: 65% @ 50°C

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Storage
environment
Location: Indoor
Temperature: -20°C to 60°C; 65°C @ 70% RH
Disposal
Do not dispose this instrument as unsorted
municipal waste. Please use a separate collection
facility or contact the supplier from which this
instrument was purchased. Please make sure
discarded electrical waste is properly recycled to
reduce environmental impact.

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GETTING STARTED
This chapter provides a brief overview of the USB
Signal Generator (hereafter referred to as „USG‟),
the package contents, instructions for first time
use and an introduction to the signal generator
display and tracking generator function.
USG Series Introduction.................................................... 7
Series lineup ...............................................7
Main Features .............................................7
Package Contents and Standard
Accessories .................................................8
Optional Accessories ..................................8
Appearance ....................................................................... 9
Front Face ...................................................9
Rear Face ....................................................9
Signal Generator Display - Java .................10
Signal Generator Display –Android App ...12
Primary RF –Tracking Generator Function 15
First Time Use Instructions ............................................. 16
Installing the USG USB Driver ..................16
Disabling the Device Driver Signature
Enforcement in Windows 8 .......................18
Installing the USG Software from Google
Play...........................................................19

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Tracking Generator Software Installation
(Primary RF) .............................................20

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USG Series Introduction
The USG series signal and tracking generators can be operated as
standalone continuous wave generators, or when paired to a PC
and the GSP-730 spectrum analyzer, they can be used as tracking
generators.
As continuous wave generators, the USG can be configured using
any java supported PC or an Android device. The device can
generate continuous wave, sweep, power sweep and frequency
hopping waveforms.
As a tracking generator, the USG can be connected to a PC using
dedicated software (Primary RF) to synchronize the USG with the
GSP-730 spectrum analyzer.
Series lineup
The USG series consists of 5 models, spanning a number of
different frequency ranges.
Model
Frequency
Phase Noise
USG-LF44
34.5 MHz to 4.4 GHz
< -97dBc/Hz@1GHz, 10kHz
USG-0103
100 MHz to 300 MHz
< -100dBc/Hz@200MHz, 10kHz
USG-0818
800 MHz to 1.8 GHz
< -97dBc/[email protected], 10kHz
USG-2030
2.0 GHz to 3.0 GHz
< -93dBc/[email protected], 10kHz
USG-3044
3.0 GHz to 4.4 GHz
< -88dBc/[email protected], 10kHz
Main Features
Performance
Five models supporting a frequency range from
34.5 MHz to 4.4 GHz
10kHz resolution
-30 dBm to 0 dBm output power
Features
Signal generator operation supports a plethora

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of control devices:
Any java-enabled PC: Windows, Mac or Linux
PCs.
Any android device that supports USB OTG
(USB On The Go) operation (via Google Play).
Continuous wave, sweep wave, frequency
hopping wave, power sweep wave.
Package Contents and Standard Accessories
Standard
Accessories
Part number
Description
Region dependant
User manual CD
Region dependant
USB A to Mini USB cable
Optional Accessories
Standard
Accessories
Part number
Description
ADP-003
N female to SMA female adaptor