Rigol DG1000Z Series User manual

RIGOL
Quick Guide
DG1000Z Series Function/Arbitrary
Waveform Generator
Jan 2014
RIGOL Technologies, Inc.

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DG1000Z Quick Guide I
Guaranty and Declaration
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connection with the furnishing, use or performance of this manual as well as any
information contained.
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without prior written approval of RIGOL.
Product Certification
RIGOL guarantees this product conforms to the national and industrial standards in
China as well as the ISO9001:2008 standard and the ISO14001:2004 standard. Other
international standard conformance certification is in progress.
Contact Us
If you have any problem or requirement when using our products or this manual, please
contact RIGOL.
E-mail: servi[email protected]
Website: www.rigol.com

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Safety Requirement
General Safety Summary
Please review the following safety precautions carefully before putting the instrument
into operation so as to avoid any personal injuries or damages to the instrument and any
product connected to it. To prevent potential hazards, please use the instrument only
specified by this manual.
Use Proper Power Cord.
Only the power cord designed for the instrument and authorized by local country could
be used.
Ground The Instrument.
The instrument is grounded through the Protective Earth lead of the power cord. To avoid
electric shock, it is essential to connect the earth terminal of power cord to the Protective
Earth terminal before any inputs or outputs.
Observe All Terminal Ratings.
To avoid fire or shock hazard, observe all ratings and markers on the instrument and
check your manual for more information about ratings before connecting.
Use Proper Overvoltage Protection.
Make sure that no overvoltage (such as that caused by a thunderstorm) can reach the
product, or else the operator might expose to danger of electrical shock.
Do Not Operate Without Covers.
Do not operate the instrument with covers or panels removed.
Avoid Circuit or Wire Exposure.
Do not touch exposed junctions and components when the unit is powered.
Do Not Operate With Suspected Failures.
If you suspect damage occurs to the instrument, have it inspected by qualified service
personnel before further operations. Any maintenance, adjustment or replacement
especially to circuits or accessories must be performed by RIGOL authorized personnel.
Keep Well Ventilation.
Inadequate ventilation may cause increasing of temperature or damages to the device.
So please keep well ventilated and inspect the intake and fan regularly.
Do Not Operate in Wet Conditions.
In order to avoid short circuiting to the interior of the device or electric shock, please do
not operate in a humid environment.

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Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere.
In order to avoid damages to the device or personal injuries, it is important to operate the
device away from an explosive atmosphere.
Keep Product Surfaces Clean and Dry.
To avoid the influence of dust and/or moisture in air, please keep the surface of device
clean and dry.
Electrostatic Prevention.
Operate in an electrostatic discharge protective area environment to avoid damages
induced by static discharges. Always ground both the internal and external conductors of
the cable to release static before connecting.
Handling Safety.
Please handle with care during transportation to avoid damages to buttons, knob
interfaces and other parts on the panels.
Safety Terms and Symbols
Terms in this Manual. These terms may appear in this manual:
WARNING
Warning statements indicate the conditions or practices that could result in
injury or loss of life.
CAUTION
Caution statements indicate the conditions or practices that could result in
damage to this product or other property.
Terms on the Product. These terms may appear on the Product:
DANGER
indicates an injury or hazard may immediately happen.
WARNING
indicates an injury or hazard may be accessible potentially.
CAUTION
indicates a potential damage to the instrument or other property might
occur.
Symbols on the Product. These symbols may appear on the product:
Hazardous
Voltage Safety
Warning
Protective
Earth
Terminal
Chassis
Ground
Test
Ground

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General Care and Cleaning
General Care:
Do not store or leave the instrument in where the instrument will be exposed to direct
sunlight for long periods of time.
Cleaning:
Clean the instrument regularly according to its operating conditions. To clean the exterior
surface, perform the following steps:
1. Disconnect the instrument from all power sources.
2. Clean the loose dust on the outside of the instrument with a lint- free cloth (with a
mild detergent or water). When cleaning the LCD, take care to avoid scarifying it.
CAUTION
To avoid damages to the instrument, do not expose them to liquids which have
causticity.
WARNING
To avoid injury resulting from short circuit, make sure the instrument is
completely dry before reconnecting to a power source.
Environmental Considerations
The following symbol indicates that this product complies with the applicable European
Union requirements according to Directives 2002/96/EC on waste electrical and
electronic equipment (WEEE) and batteries.
Product End-of-Life Handling
The equipment may contain substances that could be harmful to the environment or
human health. In order to avoid release of such substances into the environment and
harm to human health, we encourage you to recycle this product in an appropriate
system that will ensure that most of the materials are reused or recycled appropriately.
Please contact your local authorities for disposal or recycling information.

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Document Overview
Format Conventions in this Manual
1. Button
The key at the front panel is denoted by the format of “Text Box + Button Name
(Bold)” in the manual, for example, Sine.
2. Menu:
The menu is denoted by the format of “Character Shading + Menu Word (Bold)” in
the manual, for example, Freq.
3. Connector:
The connector at the front or rear panel is denoted by the format of “Square
Brackets + Connector Name (Bold) in the manual, for example, [Counter].
4. Operation Steps:
The next step of the operation is denoted by an arrow “” in the manual. For
example, Sine Freq denotes pressing Sine at the front panel and then pressing
Freq.
Content Conventions in this Manual
1. DG1000Z series function/arbitrary waveform generator includes DG1032Z and
DG1062Z. In this manual, DG1062Z is taken as an example to illustrate the basic
operations of the generator. For more details, please refer to DG1000Z Series
Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator User’s Guide.
Model
Channels
Max. Frequency
DG1062Z 2 60MHz
DG1032Z
2
30MHz
2. All models of DG1000Z series function/arbitrary waveform generator are equipped
with dual channels (CH1 and CH2). Unless otherwise specified, this manual takes
CH1 as an example to introduce the operation method which is also applied to CH2.
Manuals of this Product
The manuals of this product mainly include the quick guide, user’s guide, programming
guide and data sheet. For the newest version of the desired manual, download it
from www.rigol.com.

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Content
Guaranty and Declaration.................................................................................I
Safety Requirement........................................................................................ II
General Safety Summary...................................................................................II
Safety Terms and Symbols............................................................................... III
General Care and Cleaning ...............................................................................IV
Environmental Considerations...........................................................................IV
Document Overview ........................................................................................ V
Quick Start....................................................................................................... 1
General Inspection............................................................................................1
To Adjust the Handle.........................................................................................2
Appearance and Dimensions..............................................................................3
Front Panel Overview........................................................................................4
Rear Panel Overview.........................................................................................9
Power On and Inspection ................................................................................ 11
To Connect to Power................................................................................ 11
Power-on Inspection ................................................................................ 11
To Set the System Language .................................................................... 11
User Interface ................................................................................................ 12
Dual Channels Parameters Mode............................................................... 12
Dual Channels Graph Mode ...................................................................... 14
Single Channel Mode................................................................................ 14
To Use the Built-in Help System....................................................................... 15
Basic Operations............................................................................................ 16
To Output Basic Waveform .............................................................................. 16
To Output Arbitrary Waveform......................................................................... 17
To Output Harmonics ...................................................................................... 19
To Output AM Modulated Waveform................................................................. 21
To Output FSK Modulated Waveform................................................................ 22
To Output Sweep Waveform............................................................................ 23
To Output Burst Waveform .............................................................................. 24
Remote Control .............................................................................................. 26
Troubleshooting............................................................................................. 28

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Quick Start
General Inspection
1. Inspect the shipping container for damage
Keep the damaged shipping container or cushioning material until the contents
of the shipment have been checked for completeness and the instrument has
passed both electrical and mechanical tests.
The consigner or carrier shall be liable for the damage to instrument resulting
from shipment. RIGOL would not be responsible for free maintenance/rework
or replacement of the unit.
2. Inspect the instrument
In case of any damage, or defect, or failure, notify your RIGOL sales
representative.
3. Check the accessories
Please check the accessories according to the packing lists. If the accessories
are incomplete or damaged, please contact your RIGOL sales representative.

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To Adjust the Handle
To adjust the handle position of the instrument, please grip the handle by sides and
pull it outward. Then, rotate the handle to the desired position. The operating
method is shown below.
Adjusting the handle
Viewing Positions Carrying Position

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Appearance and Dimensions
Front View Unit: mm
Side View Unit: mm

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Front Panel Overview
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Figure 1 Front Panel
1. Power Key
The power key is used to turn the generator on or off.
2. USB Host
The USB Host interface is used to be connected an USB storage device to read
the saved waveform or state files or store the current instrument state and
edited waveform data into the USB storage device. In additional, the content
displayed in the screen is also can be saved as a picture file (*.Bmp) in the USB
storage device.
3. Page Down
This key is used to open the next page of the current menu.
4. Return to the Previous Menu
Quit the current menu and return to the previous menu.
5. CH1 Output Connector
BNC connector. The nominal output impedance is 50Ω.
When the Output1 is enabled (the backlight goes on), this connector outputs
the waveform based on the current settings of CH1.
6. CH2 Output Connector
BNC connector. The nominal output impedance is 50Ω.
When the Output2is enabled (the backlight goes on), this connector outputs
the waveform based on the current settings of CH2.

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7. Channel Control Area
Used to control the output of CH1.
—
Press this key to open the output of CH1, the backlight goes
on and the [CH1] connector outputs the waveform based on
the current settings of CH1.
— Press this key again to close the output of CH1 and the
backlight goes off.
Used to control the output of CH2.
— Press this key to open the output of CH2, the backlight goes
on and the [CH2] connector outputs the waveform based on
the current settings of CH2.
— Press this key again to close the output of CH2 and the
backlight goes off.
Used to switch the current selected channel between CH1 and
CH2.
CAUTION
Overvoltage protection of CH1 and CH2 will take effect once any of the
following conditions is met. When overvoltage protection takes effect, a
message will be displayed and the output is disabled.
The input voltage is higher than ±11.5V±0.1V when the amplitude
of the generator is greater than 2Vpp or the DC offset is greater than
|2VDC|.
The input voltage is higher than ±3.5V±0.1V when the amplitude of
the generator is lower than or equal to 2Vpp or the DC offset is
lower than or equal to |2V
DC
|.
8. Input Connector for the Signal Measured by Counter
BNC connector. The input impedance is 1MΩ. This connector is used to accept
the signal measured by the counter.
Note
To avoid damage to the instrument, the input signal voltage cannot
exceed ±7Vac+dc.
9. Counter
Used to turn the counter on or off.
— Press this key to turn the counter on, the backlight goes on and the
indicator at the left of Counter blinks.
— Press this key again to turn the counter off and the backlight goes off.

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10. Direction Keys
— Used to move the cursor to select the digit to be edited when setting
parameter using knob.
— Used to delete the number at the left of the cursor when inputting
parameter using numeric keyboard.
— Used to unfold or fold the selected directory when storing or reading file.
— Used to move the cursor to select the desired character in filename input
area when editing filename.
11. Knob
— Used to increase (clockwise) or decrease (counterclockwise) the value
marked by the cursor when setting parameter using knob.
— Used to select the storage location when storing a file or used to select the
file to be read when reading file.
— Used to select a character from the virtual keyboard when editing filename.
— Used to select a desired built-in arbitrary waveform from Arb Select
Wform BuiltIn.
12. Numeric Keyboard
The numeric keyboard consists of number keys (0 to 9), decimal point (.) and
sign key (+/-) and is used to set the parameters.
Note:
The sign key is used to switch between uppercase and lowercase inputs.
Press the decimal point twice to save the content displayed in the user
interface in the USB storage device in *.Bmp format.
13. Waveform Keys
Output Sine with frequency from 1μHz to 60MHz.
— The backlight goes on when this function is selected.
— You can set the parameters for sine waveform including
Freq/Period, Ampl/HiLevel, Offset/LoLevel and Start Phase.
Output Square with frequency from 1μHz to 25MHz and variable
duty cycle.
— The backlight goes on when this function is selected.
— You can set the parameters for square waveform including
Freq/Period, Ampl/HiLevel, Offset/LoLevel, Duty Cycle and
Start Phase.
Output Ramp with frequency from 1μHz to 1MHz and variable
symmetry.
— The backlight goes on when this function is selected.
— You can set the parameters for ramp waveform including
Freq/Period, Ampl/HiLevel, Offset/LoLevel, Symmetry and
Start Phase.

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Output Pulse with frequency from 1μHz to 25MHz and variable
pulse width and edge times.
— The backlight goes on when this function is selected.
—
You can set the parameters for pulse including Freq/Period,
Ampl/HiLevel, Offset/LoLevel, Width/Duty, Leading, Trailing
and Start Phase.
Output Gaussian Noise with 60MHz bandwidth.
— The backlight goes on when this function is selected.
— You can set the parameters for Noise including
Ampl/HiLevel and Offset/LoLevel.
Output Arbitrary waveform with frequency from 1μHz to 10MHz.
— Support two output modes:
Sample Rate and Frequency.
— Up to 160 built-in waveforms.
— The backlight goes on when this function is selected.
— You can set the parameters for Arb waveform including
Freq/Period, Ampl/HiLevel, Offset/LoLevel and Start Phase.
14. Function Keys
Output multiple types of modulated waveforms.
— Support multiple modulation types: AM, FM, PM, ASK, FSK,
PSK and PWM.
— Support internal and external modulation sources.
— The backlight goes on when this function is selected.
Output Sweep waveform for Sine, Square, Ramp and Arb
(except DC).
— 3 Sweep types: Linear, Log and Step.
— 3 types of trigger sources: Internal, External and Manual.
— Provide frequency mark function used to control the status
of the sync signal.
— The backlight goes on when this function is selected.
Output Burst waveform for Sine, Square, Ramp, Pulse and Arb
(except DC).
— 3 Burst types: NCycle, Infinite and Gated.
— Noise can also be used to generate gated burst waveform.
— 3 types of trigger sources: Internal, External and Manual.
— The backlight goes on when this function is selected.
Used to set the auxiliary function parameters and system
parameters. The backlight goes on when this function is
selected.

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Store or recall the instrument state or the user-defined arbitrary
waveform data.
— A nonvolatile memory (C disk) is built in and an USB storage
device (D disk) can be connected.
— The backlight goes on when this function is selected.
To get the help information of any front panel key or menu
softkey, press this key and then press the desired key.
Note: when
the instrument is working in remote mode, press
this key to return to local mode.
15. Menu Softkeys
Correspond to the menus at the left and pressing the softkey will activate the
corresponding menu.
16. LCD
3.5 inches TFT (320×240) color LCD display. The current settings and state of
the instrument can be clearly displayed. For detailed information, refer to “User
Interface”.

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Rear Panel Overview
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Figure 2 Rear Panel
1. [CH1/Sync/Ext Mod/Trig/FSK]
It is a BNC (female) connector which nominal impedance is 50Ω. The function of
this connector is determined by the work mode of CH1.
— Sync: when the output of CH1 is enabled, this connector output the
corresponding sync signal.
— Ext Mod: when AM, FM, PM or PWM of CH1 is enabled and external
modulation source is selected, this connector accepts an external
modulation signal.
— FSK: when ASK, FSK or PSK of CH1 is enabled and external modulation
source is selected, this connector accepts an external modulation signal
which polarity can be set by users.
— Trig In: when Sweep or Burst of CH1 is enabled and external trigger
source is selected, this connector accepts an external trigger signal which
polarity can be set by users.
— Trig Out: when Sweep or Burst of CH1 is enabled and internal or manual
trigger source is selected, this connector outputs the trigger signal with
specified edge type.
For more detailed information about the signals mentioned above, please refer
to the User’s Guide.
2. [CH2/Sync/Ext Mod/Trig/FSK]
It is a BNC (female) connector which nominal impedance is 50Ω. The function of
this connector is determined by the work mode of CH2.
— Sync: when the output of CH2 is enabled, this connector output the
corresponding sync signal.
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modulation source is selected, this connector accepts an external
modulation signal.
— FSK: when ASK, FSK or PSK of CH2 is enabled and external modulation
source is selected, this connector accepts an external modulation signal
which polarity can be set by users.
— Trig In: when Sweep or Burst of CH2 is enabled and external trigger
source is selected, this connector accepts an external trigger signal which
polarity can be set by users.
— Trig Out: when Sweep or Burst of CH2 is enabled and internal or manual
trigger source is selected, this connector outputs the trigger signal with
specified edge type.
For more detailed information about the signals mentioned above, please refer
to the User’s Guide.
3. [10MHz In/Out]
It is a BNC (female) connector which nominal impedance is 50Ω. The function of
this connector is determined by the type of the clock source.
— When internal clock source is selected, this connector (used as 10MHz Out)
outputs the 10MHz clock signal generated by the internal crystal oscillator
inside the generator.
— When external clock source is selected, this connector (used as 10MHz In)
accepts an external 10MHz clock signal.
This connector is typically used to synchronize multiple generators. For more
detailed information about the signals mentioned above, please refer to the
User’s Guide.
4. LAN Interface
Through this interface, the generator can be connected to your computer or the
network of your computer for remote control. An integrated testing system may
be built, as the generator conforms to the LXI-C class standard of LAN-based
instrument control.
5. USB Device Interface
This interface is used to connect a computer which can control the generator
remotely using PC software or by programming. It is also connected to a
PictBridge printer to print the content displayed in the screen.
6. AC Power Socket
The AC power supply specification of this signal generator is 100-240V,
45-440Hz. The maximum input power of the instrument cannot exceed 30W.
The specification of the fuse is 250V, T3.15A.

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Power On and Inspection
To Connect to Power
Please connect the generator to AC power supply using the power cord supplied in
the accessories as shown in the figure below. The AC power supply specification of
this generator is 100-240V, 45-440Hz. The maximum input power of the instrument
cannot exceed 30W. When the signal generator is connected to AC power supply via
this connector, the instrument select the correct voltage range automatically and
users do not need to select the voltage range manually.
Figure 3 Connect to Power
CAUTION
To avoid electric shock, make sure that the instrument is correctly
grounded.
Power-on Inspection
After the power supply is correctly connected, press the power key at the front
panel to turn on the generator. During the start-up, the instrument performs
initialization and self-test. After that, the instrument enters the default interface. If
the instrument does not start normally, please refer to the “Troubleshooting”.
To Set the System Language
DG1000Z series function/arbitrary generator supports Chinese and English system
languages. You can press Utility Language to switch the system language.

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User Interface
The user interface of DG1000Z provides three types of display modes: Dual
Channels Parameters (default), Dual Channels Graph and Single Channel.
This manual mainly introduces the user interface taking the first display mode as an
example.
Dual Channels Parameters Mode
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Figure 4 User Interface (Dual Channels Parameters Mode)
1. Channel Output Configuration Status Bar
Display the output configurations of the two channels.
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Type of Output Impedance:
High Impedance: display HighZ
Load: display impedance value
(the default is 50Ω and the
range is 1Ω-10kΩ)
Channel Output State:
ON/OFF
Selected
Waveform:
Sine
Squ
Ramp
Pulse
Noise
Arb
Harm
Type of Modulation
Source: Int/Ext
Type of Sweep/Burst
Trig Source:
Int/Ext/Mu
Work Mode:
AM/FM/PM/ASK/FSK/PSK/
Mod (Displayed when PWM
is enabled)/Sweep/Burst
Modulation Waveform of Analog Modulation:
Sine/Square/Tria/UpRamp/DnRamp/Noise/Arb
Polarity of Digital Modulation: Pos/Neg
Type of Sweep: LINE/LOG/SEG
Type of Burst: Ncycle/INF/Gate