GW Instek GFG-8215A User manual

EC Declaration of Conformity
We
GOOD WILL INSTRUMENT CO., LTD.
No.7-1, Jhongsing Rd, Tucheng City, Taipei County 236, Taiwan
GOOD WILL INSTRUMENT (SUZHOU) CO., LTD.
No.69 Lushan Road, Suzhou New District Jiangsu, China.
declares that the below mentioned product
GFG-8215A, GFG-8216A,GFG-8217A, GFG-8219A, GFG-8250A,GFG-8255A
are herewith confirmed to comply with the requirements set out in the Council Directive
on the Approximation of the Law of Member States relating to Electromagnetic
Compatibility (89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC, 93/68/EEC) and Low Voltage Equipment
Directive (73/23/EEC, 93/68/EEC).
For the evaluation regarding the Electromagnetic Compatibility and Low Voltage
Equipment Directive, the following standards were applied:
EN 61326-1: Electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use ––
EMC requirements (1997+A1: 1998)
Conducted and Radiated Emissions
EN 55011 Group I classA: 1991 Electrostatic Discharge EN 61000-4-2: 1994
Current Harmonic
EN 61000-3-2: 1995 Radiated Immunity ENV 50140: 1993
Voltage Fluctuation
EN 61000-3-3: 1995 Electrical Fast Transients EN 61000-4-4: 1995
Surge Immunity
EN 61000-4-5: 1995
Conducted Susceptibility
EN 61000-4-6: 1996
Power Frequency Magnetic field
EN 61000-4-8: 1993
Voltage Dips/ Interrupts
EN 61000-4-11: 1994
Low Voltage Equipment Directive 73/23/EEC & amended by 93/68/EEC
Safety Requirements
IEC/EN 61010-1:2001
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. SAFETY SUMMARY………………………………………. 1
2. INTRODUCTION…………………………………………… 5
3. SPECIFICATION……………………………………………. 7
4. FUNCTION DESCRIPTION.………………………………. 13
5. USAGE DESCRIPTION……………………………………. 17
6. APPLICATION NOTE……………………………………… 23
7. MAINTENANCE…………………………………………… 33
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1.SAFETY TERMS AND SYMBOLS
Please take a moment to review these safety terms and symbols
which may appear in this manual or on Equipment to prevent damage
to the Function Generators.
WARNING. Warning statements identify condition or
practices that could result in injury or loss of life.
CAUTION. Caution statements identify conditions or
practices that could result in damage to this product or
other property.
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DANGER High Voltage
ATTENTION refer to Manual
Protective Conductor Terminal
(ground) Earth Terminal
Frame or Chassis Terminal
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1.SAFETY TERMS AND SYMBOLS
Please take a moment to review these safety terms and symbols
which may appear in this manual or on Equipment to prevent damage
to the Function Generators.
WARNING. Warning statements identify condition or
practices that could result in injury or loss of life.
CAUTION. Caution statements identify conditions or
practices that could result in damage to this product or
other property.
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DANGER High Voltage
ATTENTION refer to Manual
Protective Conductor Terminal
(ground) Earth Terminal
Frame or Chassis Terminal
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FOR UNITED KINGDOM ONLY
NOTE: This lead/appliance must only be wired by
competent persons
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED
IMPORTANT: The wires in this lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code:
Green/ Yellow: Earth
Blue: Neutral
Brown: Live(Phase)
As the colours of the wires in main leads may not correspond
with the colours marking identified in your plug/appliance,
proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured Green & Yellow must be connected
to the Earth terminal marked with the letter E or by the earth
symbol or coloured Green or Green & Yellow.
The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the
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terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured Blue or
Black.
The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the
terminal marked with the letter Lor P or coloured Brown or Red.
If in doubt, consult the instructions provided with the equipment
or contact the supplier.
This cable/appliance should be protected by a suitably rated
and approved HBC mains fuse : refer to the rating information
on the equipment and/or user instructions for details. As a
guide, cable
of 0.75mm²should be protected by a 3A or 5A fuse. Larger
conductors would normally require 13A types, depending on
the connection method used.
Any moulded mains connector that requires removal
/replacement must be destroyed by removal of any fuse & fuse
carrier and disposed of immediately, as a plug with bared wires
is hazardous if a engaged in live socket. Any re-wiring must be
carried out in accordance with the information detailed on this
label.
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FOR UNITED KINGDOM ONLY
NOTE: This lead/appliance must only be wired by
competent persons
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED
IMPORTANT: The wires in this lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code:
Green/ Yellow: Earth
Blue: Neutral
Brown: Live(Phase)
As the colours of the wires in main leads may not correspond
with the colours marking identified in your plug/appliance,
proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured Green & Yellow must be connected
to the Earth terminal marked with the letter E or by the earth
symbol or coloured Green or Green & Yellow.
The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the
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terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured Blue or
Black.
The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the
terminal marked with the letter Lor P or coloured Brown or Red.
If in doubt, consult the instructions provided with the equipment
or contact the supplier.
This cable/appliance should be protected by a suitably rated
and approved HBC mains fuse : refer to the rating information
on the equipment and/or user instructions for details. As a
guide, cable
of 0.75mm²should be protected by a 3A or 5A fuse. Larger
conductors would normally require 13A types, depending on
the connection method used.
Any moulded mains connector that requires removal
/replacement must be destroyed by removal of any fuse & fuse
carrier and disposed of immediately, as a plug with bared wires
is hazardous if a engaged in live socket. Any re-wiring must be
carried out in accordance with the information detailed on this
label.
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2. INTRODUCTION
The Function Generator series are stable low distortion instruments
which generate signals in the frequency range up to 5MHz. Typical
applications include a wide range of audio response testing applications,
vibration testing, servo system evaluation, ultra sound applications, and etc.
These instruments include the following features: logarithmic and linear
sweep capabilities, together with a built in frequency counter. The sweep
capability simplifies the task of finding resonant points of speakers, filter
networks and other networks/structures. An oscilloscope may be connected
to this instrument for the response to be displayed. The counter can be
switched to measure and display the frequency of an external signal up to
150MHz.
zADDITIONALFEATURES
1.Low distortion waveforms (sine, triangular and square) and ramp signal.
2.Signal output in seven decade stages, 0.5Hz to 5MHz for GFG-8250A/8255A,
0.3Hz to 3MHz for GFG-8215A/8216A/8217A/8219A.
3.Adjustable sweep time and sweep width both in linear and logarithmic
modes.
4.Duty cycle control with signal inversion capability.
5.External Voltage controlled Frequency (VCF).
6.AM or FM modulation modes with internal or external modulation control.
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7.A second output for TTL or adjustable CMOS pulses.
8.50 ohm main signal output with DC offset adjustment and 20dB attenuation
capability.
9. Supplied with two BNC test leads and AC power cord set.
zFEATURES COMPARISON TABLE FOR MODELS:
MODEL
FEATURE
GFG-
8215A GFG- 8216A GFG- 8217A GFG- 8219A GFG- 8250A GFG- 8255A
AM/FM ───ˇ─ˇ
SWEEP ──ˇˇ─ˇ
COUNTER ─ˇˇˇˇˇ
GCV Output ───ˇ─ˇ
TTL/CMOS ˇˇˇˇˇˇ
VCF ˇˇˇˇˇˇ
Duty Cycle
Control ˇˇˇˇˇˇ
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2. INTRODUCTION
The Function Generator series are stable low distortion instruments
which generate signals in the frequency range up to 5MHz. Typical
applications include a wide range of audio response testing applications,
vibration testing, servo system evaluation, ultra sound applications, and etc.
These instruments include the following features: logarithmic and linear
sweep capabilities, together with a built in frequency counter. The sweep
capability simplifies the task of finding resonant points of speakers, filter
networks and other networks/structures. An oscilloscope may be connected
to this instrument for the response to be displayed. The counter can be
switched to measure and display the frequency of an external signal up to
150MHz.
zADDITIONALFEATURES
1.Low distortion waveforms (sine, triangular and square) and ramp signal.
2.Signal output in seven decade stages, 0.5Hz to 5MHz for GFG-8250A/8255A,
0.3Hz to 3MHz for GFG-8215A/8216A/8217A/8219A.
3.Adjustable sweep time and sweep width both in linear and logarithmic
modes.
4.Duty cycle control with signal inversion capability.
5.External Voltage controlled Frequency (VCF).
6.AM or FM modulation modes with internal or external modulation control.
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7.A second output for TTL or adjustable CMOS pulses.
8.50 ohm main signal output with DC offset adjustment and 20dB attenuation
capability.
9. Supplied with two BNC test leads and AC power cord set.
zFEATURES COMPARISON TABLE FOR MODELS:
MODEL
FEATURE
GFG-
8215A GFG- 8216A GFG- 8217A GFG- 8219A GFG- 8250A GFG- 8255A
AM/FM ───ˇ─ˇ
SWEEP ──ˇˇ─ˇ
COUNTER ─ˇˇˇˇˇ
GCV Output ───ˇ─ˇ
TTL/CMOS ˇˇˇˇˇˇ
VCF ˇˇˇˇˇˇ
Duty Cycle
Control ˇˇˇˇˇˇ
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3. SPECIFICATION
GFG-
8215A/8216A/8217A/8219A GFG- 8250A/8255A
1.Main
Frequency Range 0.3Hz～3MHz(7 Range) 0.5Hz～5MHz(7 Range)
Amplitude ≧10Vpp(into 50Ωload) ≧10Vpp(into 50Ωload)
Impedance 50Ω±10％50Ω±10％
Attenuator -20dB±1dB×2 -20dB±1dB×2
DC Offset ＜-5V～＞5V
(into 50Ωload)
＜-5V～＞5V
(into 50Ωload)
Duty Control 80%:20%:80% to 1MHz
Continued variable 80%:20%:80% to 1MHz Continued variable
Display 6 digits LED display
*GFG-8215Adoes not have
display. 6 digits LED display
Range Accuracy ±5%+1Hz(at 3.0 position)
*only for GFG-8215A. ----------------------------
2.Sine Wave
Distortion ≦1％,0.3Hz～200kHz ≦1％,0.5Hz～100kHz
Flatness ＜0.3dB,0.3Hz～300kHz
＜0.5dB,300kHz～3MHz ≦0.3dB,below 500kHz ≦1dB,below 5MHz
3.Triangle Wave
Linear ≧98％,0.3Hz～100kHz
≧95％,100kHz～3MHz
≧98％,0.5Hz～100kHz
≧95％,100kHz～5MHz
4.Square Wave
Symmetry ±2％,0.3Hz～100kHz ±2％,1Hz～100kHz
Rise or Fall Time ≦100ns at maximum output.
(into 50Ωload) ≦50ns at maximum output (into 50Ωload)
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GFG-
8215A/8216A/8217A/8219A GFG- 8250A/8255A
5.CMOS Output
Level 4Vpp±1Vpp～14.5Vpp
±0.5Vpp adjustable 4Vpp±1Vpp～14.5Vpp ±0.5Vpp adjustable
Rise or Fall Time ≦120ns ≦120ns
6.TTL Output
Level ≧3Vpp ≧3Vpp
Fan Out 20 TTL load 20 TTL load
Rise or Fall Time ≦25ns ≦25ns
7.VCF
Input voltage 0V～10V±1V(100:1) 0V～10V±1V(100:1)
Input Impedance 10kΩ±10％10kΩ±10％
8.GCV(for GFG-8219A/8255A only)
Output voltage To set the voltage between
0V～2V as per different
frequency.
To set the voltage between
0V～2V as per different
frequency.
9.Sweep Operation(for GFG-8217A/8219A/8255Aonly)
Sweep/Manual Switch selector Switch selector
Sweep/Rate 100:1 ratio max. and adjustable 100:1 ratio max. and adjustable
Sweep/Time 0.5Sec～30Sec adjustable 0.5Sec～30Sec adjustable
Sweep/Mode Lin./Log. switch selector Lin./Log. switch selector
10.Amplitude Modulation(for GFG-8219A/8255Aonly)
Depth 0～100％0～100％
MOD.Freq. 400Hz(INT),DC～1MHz(EXT) 400Hz(INT),DC～1MHz(EXT)
Carrier BW 100Hz～3MHz(-3dB) 100Hz～5MHz(-3dB)
EXT Sensitivity ≦10Vpp for 100％modulation ≦10Vpp for 100％modulation
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3. SPECIFICATION
GFG-
8215A/8216A/8217A/8219A GFG- 8250A/8255A
1.Main
Frequency Range 0.3Hz～3MHz(7 Range) 0.5Hz～5MHz(7 Range)
Amplitude ≧10Vpp(into 50Ωload) ≧10Vpp(into 50Ωload)
Impedance 50Ω±10％50Ω±10％
Attenuator -20dB±1dB×2 -20dB±1dB×2
DC Offset ＜-5V～＞5V
(into 50Ωload)
＜-5V～＞5V
(into 50Ωload)
Duty Control 80%:20%:80% to 1MHz
Continued variable 80%:20%:80% to 1MHz Continued variable
Display 6 digits LED display
*GFG-8215Adoes not have
display. 6 digits LED display
Range Accuracy ±5%+1Hz(at 3.0 position)
*only for GFG-8215A. ----------------------------
2.Sine Wave
Distortion ≦1％,0.3Hz～200kHz ≦1％,0.5Hz～100kHz
Flatness ＜0.3dB,0.3Hz～300kHz
＜0.5dB,300kHz～3MHz ≦0.3dB,below 500kHz ≦1dB,below 5MHz
3.Triangle Wave
Linear ≧98％,0.3Hz～100kHz
≧95％,100kHz～3MHz
≧98％,0.5Hz～100kHz
≧95％,100kHz～5MHz
4.Square Wave
Symmetry ±2％,0.3Hz～100kHz ±2％,1Hz～100kHz
Rise or Fall Time ≦100ns at maximum output.
(into 50Ωload) ≦50ns at maximum output (into 50Ωload)
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GFG-
8215A/8216A/8217A/8219A GFG- 8250A/8255A
5.CMOS Output
Level 4Vpp±1Vpp～14.5Vpp
±0.5Vpp adjustable 4Vpp±1Vpp～14.5Vpp ±0.5Vpp adjustable
Rise or Fall Time ≦120ns ≦120ns
6.TTL Output
Level ≧3Vpp ≧3Vpp
Fan Out 20 TTL load 20 TTL load
Rise or Fall Time ≦25ns ≦25ns
7.VCF
Input voltage 0V～10V±1V(100:1) 0V～10V±1V(100:1)
Input Impedance 10kΩ±10％10kΩ±10％
8.GCV(for GFG-8219A/8255A only)
Output voltage To set the voltage between
0V～2V as per different
frequency.
To set the voltage between
0V～2V as per different
frequency.
9.Sweep Operation(for GFG-8217A/8219A/8255Aonly)
Sweep/Manual Switch selector Switch selector
Sweep/Rate 100:1 ratio max. and adjustable 100:1 ratio max. and adjustable
Sweep/Time 0.5Sec～30Sec adjustable 0.5Sec～30Sec adjustable
Sweep/Mode Lin./Log. switch selector Lin./Log. switch selector
10.Amplitude Modulation(for GFG-8219A/8255Aonly)
Depth 0～100％0～100％
MOD.Freq. 400Hz(INT),DC～1MHz(EXT) 400Hz(INT),DC～1MHz(EXT)
Carrier BW 100Hz～3MHz(-3dB) 100Hz～5MHz(-3dB)
EXT Sensitivity ≦10Vpp for 100％modulation ≦10Vpp for 100％modulation
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GFG-
8215A/8216A/8217A/8219A GFG- 8250A/8255A
11.Frequency Modulation (for GFG-8219A/8255A only)
Deviation 0～±5％0～±5％
MOD.Freq. 400Hz(INT),DC～20kHz(EXT) 400Hz(INT),DC～20kHz(EXT)
EXT Sensitivity ≦10Vpp for 10％modulation ≦10Vpp for 10％modulation
12.Frequency Counter
Int./Ext. Switch selector Switch selector
Range 0.3Hz～3MHz
(5Hz～150MHz EXT) 0.5Hz～5MHz (5Hz～150MHz EXT)
Accuracy Time base accuracy±1count Time base accuracy±1count
Time base ±20ppm(23℃±5℃) after
30 minutes warm up
±20ppm(23℃±5℃) after
30 minutes warm up
Resolution The maximum resolution is 10nHz
for 1Hz and
0.1Hz for 100MHz.
The maximum resolution is
10nHz for 1Hz and
0.1Hz for 100MHz.
Input Impedance 1MΩ/150pF 1MΩ/150pf
Sensitivity
≦35mVrms(5Hz~100MHz)
≦45mVrms(100MHz~150MHz)
*GFG-8215Adoes not have
Frequency Counter function.
≦35mVrms(5Hz~100MHz)
≦45mVrms(100MHz~150MHz)
13.General
Power Source AC115V, 230V±15%,50/60Hz AC115V, 230V±15％,50/60Hz
Operation
Environment
Indoor use, altitude up to 2000m.
Ambient Temperature 0℃to 40℃.
Relative Humidity 80%(Maximum).
Installation category II
Pollution Degree 2
Storage temperature
& Humidity -10℃to 70℃.
70% (Maximum).
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GFG-
8215A/8216A/8217A/8219A GFG- 8250A/8255A
Accessories GTL-101×2 *GTL-101×1 for GFG-8215A
Instruction manual×1
GTL-101×2
Instruction manual×1
Dimension 251(W)×91(H)×291(D) m/m 251(W)×91(H)×291(D) m/m
Weigh
Approx. 2.0kgs-GFG-8215A
2.1kgs-GFG-8216A
2.15kgs-GFG-8217A
2.2kgs-GFG-8219A
Approx. 2.3kgs-GFG-8250A
2.4kgs-GFG-8255A
Measurement category I is for measurements performed on circuits not
directly connected to MAINS.
Measurement category II is for measurements performed on circuits directly
connected to the low voltage installation.
Measurement category III is for measurements performed in the building
installation.
Measurement category IV is for measurements performed at the source of
the low-voltage installation.
WARNING ：To avoid electrical shock, the power cord
protective grounding conductor must be connected to ground.
CAUTION：To avoid damaging the instrument, do not use it
In a place where ambient temperature exceeds 40℃.
CAUTION：To avoid damaging the instrument, do not input
more than DC15V to V.C.F.(V.C.G.).
CAUTION：To avoid damaging the instrument, do not input
more than AC150V to Frequency Counter (for GFG-8216A,
GFG-8217A, GFG-8219A, GFG-8250A, and GFG-8255A).
CAUTION：To avoid damaging the instrument, do not input
more than AC10Vpp when proceed EXT modulation
operation (for GFG-8219A, GFG-8255A).
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GFG-
8215A/8216A/8217A/8219A GFG- 8250A/8255A
11.Frequency Modulation (for GFG-8219A/8255A only)
Deviation 0～±5％0～±5％
MOD.Freq. 400Hz(INT),DC～20kHz(EXT) 400Hz(INT),DC～20kHz(EXT)
EXT Sensitivity ≦10Vpp for 10％modulation ≦10Vpp for 10％modulation
12.Frequency Counter
Int./Ext. Switch selector Switch selector
Range 0.3Hz～3MHz
(5Hz～150MHz EXT) 0.5Hz～5MHz (5Hz～150MHz EXT)
Accuracy Time base accuracy±1count Time base accuracy±1count
Time base ±20ppm(23℃±5℃) after
30 minutes warm up
±20ppm(23℃±5℃) after
30 minutes warm up
Resolution The maximum resolution is 10nHz
for 1Hz and
0.1Hz for 100MHz.
The maximum resolution is
10nHz for 1Hz and
0.1Hz for 100MHz.
Input Impedance 1MΩ/150pF 1MΩ/150pf
Sensitivity
≦35mVrms(5Hz~100MHz)
≦45mVrms(100MHz~150MHz)
*GFG-8215Adoes not have
Frequency Counter function.
≦35mVrms(5Hz~100MHz)
≦45mVrms(100MHz~150MHz)
13.General
Power Source AC115V, 230V±15%,50/60Hz AC115V, 230V±15％,50/60Hz
Operation
Environment
Indoor use, altitude up to 2000m.
Ambient Temperature 0℃to 40℃.
Relative Humidity 80%(Maximum).
Installation category II
Pollution Degree 2
Storage temperature
& Humidity -10℃to 70℃.
70% (Maximum).
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GFG-
8215A/8216A/8217A/8219A GFG- 8250A/8255A
Accessories GTL-101×2 *GTL-101×1 for GFG-8215A
Instruction manual×1
GTL-101×2
Instruction manual×1
Dimension 251(W)×91(H)×291(D) m/m 251(W)×91(H)×291(D) m/m
Weigh
Approx. 2.0kgs-GFG-8215A
2.1kgs-GFG-8216A
2.15kgs-GFG-8217A
2.2kgs-GFG-8219A
Approx. 2.3kgs-GFG-8250A
2.4kgs-GFG-8255A
Measurement category I is for measurements performed on circuits not
directly connected to MAINS.
Measurement category II is for measurements performed on circuits directly
connected to the low voltage installation.
Measurement category III is for measurements performed in the building
installation.
Measurement category IV is for measurements performed at the source of
the low-voltage installation.
WARNING ：To avoid electrical shock, the power cord
protective grounding conductor must be connected to ground.
CAUTION：To avoid damaging the instrument, do not use it
In a place where ambient temperature exceeds 40℃.
CAUTION：To avoid damaging the instrument, do not input
more than DC15V to V.C.F.(V.C.G.).
CAUTION：To avoid damaging the instrument, do not input
more than AC150V to Frequency Counter (for GFG-8216A,
GFG-8217A, GFG-8219A, GFG-8250A, and GFG-8255A).
CAUTION：To avoid damaging the instrument, do not input
more than AC10Vpp when proceed EXT modulation
operation (for GFG-8219A, GFG-8255A).
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zFig 4.1 FRONT PANEL
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zFig.4-2 REAR PANEL
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4. FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
1. Power Switch Connect theAC power, then press power switch.
2. Gate Time
Indicator Press the power switch, Gate time indicator will start to flash (the gate time of internal counter is 0.01
second).
2a. Gate Time
Selector Press this key to change gate time when use external counter mode. The change order is according to 0.01s,
0.1s, 1s, 10s cycle by pressing these keys.
3. Over Indicator In the external counter mode, the indicator is
illuminated when the output frequency is greater than
the range selected.
4. Counter Display Shows the external frequency by 6 × 0.3" green
display, and shows the internal frequency by 5 × 0.3
green display.
5. Frequency
Indicator Indicate the current frequency value.
6. Gate Time
Indicator Indicate the current Gate time (external. counter mode use only).
7. Frequency Range
Selector To select the required frequency range by pressing the relevant push button on the panel as shown in
Table 1 and Table 2.
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Table 1(for GFG-8215A/8216A/8217A/8219A)
Push bottom 1 10 100 1k 10k 100k 1M
Frequency Range 0.3Hz
∣
3Hz
3Hz
∣
30Hz
30Hz
∣
300Hz
300Hz
∣
3kHz
3kHz
∣
30kHz
30kHz
∣
300kHz
300kHz
∣
3MHz
Table 2(for GFG-8250A/8255A)
Push bottom 1 10 100 1k 10k 100k 1M
Frequency Range 0.5Hz
∣
5Hz
5Hz
∣
50Hz
50Hz
∣
500Hz
500Hz
∣
5kHz
5kHz
∣
50kHz
50kHz
∣
500kHz
500kHz
∣
5MHz
8. Function Selector Press one of the three push buttons to select the desired
output waveform.
9. Duty Function Pull out and rotate the knob to adjust the duty cycle o
f
the waveform.
10. TTL/CMOS Selector When push in the knob, the BNC terminal of
20
will
output a TTL compatible waveform. If pull out and
rotate the knob can adjust the CMOS compatible output
(5-15Vpp) from the output of BNC
20
.
11. DC Offset Control Pull out the knob to select any DC level of the
waveform between ±10V, turn clockwise to set a
positive DC level waveform and invert for a negative
DC level waveform.
12. OutputAmplitude
Control with
Attenuation
Operation
Turn clockwise for MAX. output and invert for a –20dB
output. Pull the knob out for an additional 20dB output
attenuation.
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4. FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
1. Power Switch Connect theAC power, then press power switch.
2. Gate Time
Indicator Press the power switch, Gate time indicator will start to flash (the gate time of internal counter is 0.01
second).
2a. Gate Time
Selector Press this key to change gate time when use external counter mode. The change order is according to 0.01s,
0.1s, 1s, 10s cycle by pressing these keys.
3. Over Indicator In the external counter mode, the indicator is
illuminated when the output frequency is greater than
the range selected.
4. Counter Display Shows the external frequency by 6 × 0.3" green
display, and shows the internal frequency by 5 × 0.3
green display.
5. Frequency
Indicator Indicate the current frequency value.
6. Gate Time
Indicator Indicate the current Gate time (external. counter mode use only).
7. Frequency Range
Selector To select the required frequency range by pressing the relevant push button on the panel as shown in
Table 1 and Table 2.
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Table 1(for GFG-8215A/8216A/8217A/8219A)
Push bottom 1 10 100 1k 10k 100k 1M
Frequency Range 0.3Hz
∣
3Hz
3Hz
∣
30Hz
30Hz
∣
300Hz
300Hz
∣
3kHz
3kHz
∣
30kHz
30kHz
∣
300kHz
300kHz
∣
3MHz
Table 2(for GFG-8250A/8255A)
Push bottom 1 10 100 1k 10k 100k 1M
Frequency Range 0.5Hz
∣
5Hz
5Hz
∣
50Hz
50Hz
∣
500Hz
500Hz
∣
5kHz
5kHz
∣
50kHz
50kHz
∣
500kHz
500kHz
∣
5MHz
8. Function Selector Press one of the three push buttons to select the desired
output waveform.
9. Duty Function Pull out and rotate the knob to adjust the duty cycle o
f
the waveform.
10. TTL/CMOS Selector When push in the knob, the BNC terminal of
20
will
output a TTL compatible waveform. If pull out and
rotate the knob can adjust the CMOS compatible output
(5-15Vpp) from the output of BNC
20
.
11. DC Offset Control Pull out the knob to select any DC level of the
waveform between ±10V, turn clockwise to set a
positive DC level waveform and invert for a negative
DC level waveform.
12. OutputAmplitude
Control with
Attenuation
Operation
Turn clockwise for MAX. output and invert for a –20dB
output. Pull the knob out for an additional 20dB output
attenuation.
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12a. 20dBAttenuation Press the knob to adjust a –20dB output.
13 MANU/SWEEP
Selector and
Frequency
Adjustment
(Sweep On/Off)
Press and turn clockwise the knob for MAX frequency
and invert for MIN frequency. (Keep the pointer within
the scale range on the panel.).
Pull out the knob to start the auto sweep operation; the
upper frequency limit is determined by the knob
position.
14 Sweep Time
Control and
LIN/LOG
Selector
(1)Rotate the knob clockwise to adjust sweep time for
MAX, or invert for MIN.
(2)To proceed Linear sweep mode by pushing in the
knob,or select LOG sweep mode by pulling out the
knob.
15. Control MOD
ON/OFF Selector Pull out the knob, the output can be modulated by internal 400Hz Sine wave or an external signal via
VCF/MOD in connector
21
.
16. Sweep Width &
Modulation
Carrier &AM/FM
Selector &FM
Selector
(1) Sweep width can be controlled from 0 to 1000 times.
(2) To adjust modulation ratio by turning the knob
clockwise for MAX, or invert for MIN.
(3) Press the knob to get AM function or pull it out for
FM function.
17 INT/EXT MOD
Selector When press the button once, the indicator will lighten, then the EXT MOD has been selected. Press the key
again, the indicator will be off, then INT MOD has been
selected.
18. INT/EXT Counter
Selector Select internal counter mode (count the frequency o
f
model) or select EXT counter mode for an independent
counter (input signal from BNC
19
).
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19. EXT. Counter
Input Terminal Accepts external signals for measurement.
20. TTL/CMOS
Output Terminal TTL/CMOS compatible signal output
21. VCF/MOD
Input Terminal Used to connect the input voltage required to perform the “voltage control frequency” operation or the EXT
modulation operation.
22. Main Output
Terminal Main signal output.
23. GCV Output This is DC voltage output and its voltage amount will
follow the change of Frequency.
24. Power Switch 115V and 230V selectable.
zRemark:
(1)The functions of item 2, 2a, 3, 4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19 and 23 can
not be applied to model GFG-8215A.
(2)The functions of item 14, 15, 16, 17 and 23 can not be applied to
GFG-8216A, and GFG-8250A.
(3)The function of item 15, 16-2, 16-3, 17 and 23 can not be applied to
GFG-8217A.
(4)The function of item 20 for GFG-8216A/8250A can be selected
from front panel.
(5)The function of item 20 and 21 for GFG-8215A can be selected
from front panel.
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12a. 20dBAttenuation Press the knob to adjust a –20dB output.
13 MANU/SWEEP
Selector and
Frequency
Adjustment
(Sweep On/Off)
Press and turn clockwise the knob for MAX frequency
and invert for MIN frequency. (Keep the pointer within
the scale range on the panel.).
Pull out the knob to start the auto sweep operation; the
upper frequency limit is determined by the knob
position.
14 Sweep Time
Control and
LIN/LOG
Selector
(1)Rotate the knob clockwise to adjust sweep time for
MAX, or invert for MIN.
(2)To proceed Linear sweep mode by pushing in the
knob,or select LOG sweep mode by pulling out the
knob.
15. Control MOD
ON/OFF Selector Pull out the knob, the output can be modulated by internal 400Hz Sine wave or an external signal via
VCF/MOD in connector
21
.
16. Sweep Width &
Modulation
Carrier &AM/FM
Selector &FM
Selector
(1) Sweep width can be controlled from 0 to 1000 times.
(2) To adjust modulation ratio by turning the knob
clockwise for MAX, or invert for MIN.
(3) Press the knob to get AM function or pull it out for
FM function.
17 INT/EXT MOD
Selector When press the button once, the indicator will lighten, then the EXT MOD has been selected. Press the key
again, the indicator will be off, then INT MOD has been
selected.
18. INT/EXT Counter
Selector Select internal counter mode (count the frequency o
f
model) or select EXT counter mode for an independent
counter (input signal from BNC
19
).
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19. EXT. Counter
Input Terminal Accepts external signals for measurement.
20. TTL/CMOS
Output Terminal TTL/CMOS compatible signal output
21. VCF/MOD
Input Terminal Used to connect the input voltage required to perform the “voltage control frequency” operation or the EXT
modulation operation.
22. Main Output
Terminal Main signal output.
23. GCV Output This is DC voltage output and its voltage amount will
follow the change of Frequency.
24. Power Switch 115V and 230V selectable.
zRemark:
(1)The functions of item 2, 2a, 3, 4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19 and 23 can
not be applied to model GFG-8215A.
(2)The functions of item 14, 15, 16, 17 and 23 can not be applied to
GFG-8216A, and GFG-8250A.
(3)The function of item 15, 16-2, 16-3, 17 and 23 can not be applied to
GFG-8217A.
(4)The function of item 20 for GFG-8216A/8250A can be selected
from front panel.
(5)The function of item 20 and 21 for GFG-8215A can be selected
from front panel.
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5. USAGE DESCRIPTION
These function generators can provide versatile waveforms of high
efficiency and convenient operation. Familiarize yourselves with these
functions thoroughly through Operation Manual and practice with all
accurate operation procedures can lead you to easily master the performance
of these Function Generators.
It is one of the best ways to observe waveforms by connecting the
instruments to Oscilloscope. Watch the effect in different control of
waveforms through Oscilloscope carefully when proceeding the following
steps:
5-1.First-step check:
(1)Ensure that the voltage of the main supply is compatible with this
instrument. The label on the rear panel states the required AC
voltage.
(2)Connect the instrument to the main supply using the power cord
supplied.
(3)Press PWR switch
1
and ensure all the rotary controls are pushed in,
then rotate AMPL
12
knob to make the indication point up forward.
(4)Rotate the FREQ
13
control fully anticlockwise.
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5-2.Triangle, square and sine wave
(1)First select Function
8
, and select Range
7
, rotate FREQ
13
, to
set the required frequency.(read out from display window).
(2)At this moment, connect Output
22
, to oscilloscope for observing
output signal, or connect to other experiment circuit.
(3)Rotate AMPL
12
again to control waveform amplitude.
(4)If attenuation output signal is required, pull out AMPL
12
knob to
obtain 20dB attenuation or press (12a) knob for additional 20dB
attenuation.
(5)The phase-relation of Output Waveform shown in Figure 1 as below:
zFigure 1.
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5. USAGE DESCRIPTION
These function generators can provide versatile waveforms of high
efficiency and convenient operation. Familiarize yourselves with these
functions thoroughly through Operation Manual and practice with all
accurate operation procedures can lead you to easily master the performance
of these Function Generators.
It is one of the best ways to observe waveforms by connecting the
instruments to Oscilloscope. Watch the effect in different control of
waveforms through Oscilloscope carefully when proceeding the following
steps:
5-1.First-step check:
(1)Ensure that the voltage of the main supply is compatible with this
instrument. The label on the rear panel states the required AC
voltage.
(2)Connect the instrument to the main supply using the power cord
supplied.
(3)Press PWR switch
1
and ensure all the rotary controls are pushed in,
then rotate AMPL
12
knob to make the indication point up forward.
(4)Rotate the FREQ
13
control fully anticlockwise.
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5-2.Triangle, square and sine wave
(1)First select Function
8
, and select Range
7
, rotate FREQ
13
, to
set the required frequency.(read out from display window).
(2)At this moment, connect Output
22
, to oscilloscope for observing
output signal, or connect to other experiment circuit.
(3)Rotate AMPL
12
again to control waveform amplitude.
(4)If attenuation output signal is required, pull out AMPL
12
knob to
obtain 20dB attenuation or press (12a) knob for additional 20dB
attenuation.
(5)The phase-relation of Output Waveform shown in Figure 1 as below:
zFigure 1.
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5-3.Pulse wave generation
(1) First press the key ( ) of Function
8
; then select Range
7
,
and rotate FREQ
13
, to set required frequency range.
(2) Connect output-terminal
22
to oscilloscope for observing output
signal.
(3) Pull out and rotate Duty kto adjust the width of pulse waveform.
(4) Adjust AMPL
12
knob to control pulse amplitude.
(5) Pull out AMPL
12
knob to get 20dB attenuation of output.
5-4.Ramp wave generation
(1) First press the key ( ) of Function
8
, then select Range
7
,
rotate FEEQ
13
switch to set required frequency range.
(2) Connect output-terminal
22
to oscilloscope for observing output
signal.
(3) Pull out and rotate DUTYkto adjust the slope of ramp waveform.
(4) Adjust AMPL
12
knob to control output amplitude of ramp
waveform.
(5) Pull out AMPL
12
knob to obtain 20dB attenuation of output.
5-5.TTL/CMOS signal output
(1) First select Range
7
, rotate FREQ
13
to set required frequency
range.
(2) Connect BNC connector of TTL/CMOS
20
to oscilloscope or to other
experiment circuit for observing output signal.
(3) At this moment, output is square waveform fixing to TTL level; suits
for general TTL integrated circuit.
(4) If square waveform of CMOS level is required, can pull out CMOS
10 knob to adjust voltage level.
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5-6.Variation of external voltage-controlled frequency
This mode of operation allows the user to adjust the frequency of the
function generator with an external DC control Voltage. It also provides
an easy way for your adjustment.
(1) Select Function
8
first, then select Range
7
, rotate FREQ
13
to
set required frequency range.
(2) Connect external control voltage (0 ~ 10V) to the VCF
21
connector
via a suitable lead, and generate signal from Output
22
.
(3) Other adjustments, such as AMPL
12
switch can change amplitude of
signal, or get attenuation; adjust Offset 11 for DC level, rotate Duty k
switch can change output signal of pulse or ramp waveform etc.
5-7.Auto Sweep
(1) First select the required waveform by pressing Function
8
button,
then select required frequency range by pressing range
7
push
button.
(2) Connect output terminal
22
to oscilloscope for observing output
signal.
(3) Rotate frequency
13
to determine the upper limit frequency.
(4) Pull out frequency
13
to perform auto-sweep operation.
(5) Rotate SWEEP/TIME 14 and SWEEP/RATE
16
to adjust sweep
time and rate.
(6) Pull out (press) LIN/LOG 14 to obtain LOG (LIN) sweep mode.
Note: The sweep width can only be adjusted during the
sweep cycle and it can not be stopped.
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