Rigol DG1000Z Series Installation and operation manual

RIGOL
Performance Verification Guide
DG1000Z Series
Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator
Oct. 2016
RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

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Guaranty and Declaration
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RIGOL reserves the right to modify or change parts of or all the specifications
and pricing policies at company’s sole decision.
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Information in this publication is subject to change without notice.
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in connection with the furnishing, use or performance of this manual as well as
any information contained.
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rearranged 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.
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General Safety Summary
Please review the following safety precautions carefully before putting the
instrument into operation so as to avoid any personal injury or damage 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 for use within the
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.
Connect the Probe Correctly.
If a probe is used, do not connect the ground lead to high voltage since it has the
isobaric electric potential as ground.
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.
Do Not Insert Anything into the Holes of Fan.
Do not insert anything into the holes of the fan to avoid damaging the instrument.
Use Proper Fuse.
Please use the specified fuses.

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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.
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.
Proper Use of Battery.
If a battery is supplied, it must not be exposed to high temperature or in contact with
fire. Keep it out of the reach of children. Improper change of battery (note: lithium
battery) may cause explosion. Use RIGOL specified battery only.

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Handling Safety.
Please handle with care during transportation to avoid damages to buttons, knob
interfaces and other parts on the panels.

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Allgemeine Sicherheits Informationen
Überprüfen Sie diefolgenden Sicherheitshinweise
sorgfältigumPersonenschädenoderSchäden am Gerätundan damit verbundenen
weiteren Gerätenzu vermeiden. Zur Vermeidung vonGefahren, nutzen Sie bitte das
Gerät nur so, wiein diesem Handbuchangegeben.
Um Feuer oder Verletzungen zu vermeiden, verwenden Sie ein
ordnungsgemäßes Netzkabel.
Verwenden Sie für dieses Gerät nur das für ihr Land zugelassene und genehmigte
Netzkabel.
Erden des Gerätes.
Das Gerät ist durch den Schutzleiter im Netzkabel geerdet. Um Gefahren durch
elektrischen Schlag zu vermeiden, ist es unerlässlich, die Erdung durchzuführen. Erst
dann dürfen weitere Ein- oder Ausgänge verbunden werden.
Anschluss einesTastkopfes.
Die Erdungsklemmen der Sonden sindauf dem gleichen Spannungspegel des
Instruments geerdet. SchließenSie die Erdungsklemmen an keine hohe Spannung
an.
Beachten Sie alle Anschlüsse.
Zur Vermeidung von Feuer oder Stromschlag, beachten Sie alle Bemerkungen und
Markierungen auf dem Instrument. Befolgen Sie die Bedienungsanleitung für weitere
Informationen, bevor Sie weitere Anschlüsse an das Instrument legen.
Verwenden Sie einen geeigneten Überspannungsschutz.
Stellen Sie sicher, daß keinerlei Überspannung (wie z.B. durch Gewitter verursacht)
das Gerät erreichen kann. Andernfallsbestehtfür den Anwender die
GefahreinesStromschlages.
Nicht ohne Abdeckung einschalten.
Betreiben Sie das Gerät nicht mit entfernten Gehäuse-Abdeckungen.
Betreiben Sie das Gerät nicht geöffnet.
Der Betrieb mit offenen oder entfernten Gehäuseteilen ist nicht zulässig. Nichts in
entsprechende Öffnungen stecken (Lüfter z.B.)
Passende Sicherung verwenden.
Setzen Sie nur die spezifikationsgemäßen Sicherungen ein.

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Vermeiden Sie ungeschützte Verbindungen.
Berühren Sie keine unisolierten Verbindungen oder Baugruppen, während das Gerät
in Betrieb ist.
Betreiben Sie das Gerät nicht im Fehlerfall.
Wenn Sie am Gerät einen Defekt vermuten, sorgen Sie dafür, bevor Sie das Gerät
wieder betreiben, dass eine Untersuchung durch qualifiziertes Kundendienstpersonal
durchgeführt wird. Jedwede Wartung, Einstellarbeiten oder Austausch von Teilen am
Gerät, sowie am Zubehör dürfen nur von RIGOL autorisiertem Personal
durchgeführt werden.
Belüftung sicherstellen.
Unzureichende Belüftung kann zu Temperaturanstiegen und somit zu thermischen
Schäden am Gerät führen. Stellen Sie deswegen die Belüftung sicher und
kontrollieren regelmäßig Lüfter und Belüftungsöffnungen.
Nicht in feuchter Umgebung betreiben.
Zur Vermeidung von Kurzschluß im Geräteinneren und Stromschlag betreiben Sie das
Gerät bitte niemals in feuchter Umgebung.
Nicht in explosiver Atmosphäre betreiben.
Zur Vermeidung von Personen- und Sachschäden ist es unumgänglich, das Gerät
ausschließlich fernab jedweder explosiven Atmosphäre zu betreiben.
Geräteoberflächen sauber und trocken halten.
Um den Einfluß von Staub und Feuchtigkeit aus der Luft auszuschließen, halten Sie
bitte die Geräteoberflächen sauber und trocken.
Schutz gegen elektrostatische Entladung (ESD).
Sorgen Sie für eine elektrostatisch geschützte Umgebung, um somit Schäden und
Funktionsstörungen durch ESD zu vermeiden. Erden Sie vor dem Anschluß immer
Innen- und Außenleiter der Verbindungsleitung, um statische Aufladung zu entladen.
Die richtige Verwendung desAkku.
Wenneine Batterieverwendet wird, vermeiden Sie hohe Temperaturen bzw. Feuer
ausgesetzt werden. Bewahren Sie es außerhalbder Reichweitevon Kindern auf.
UnsachgemäßeÄnderung derBatterie(Anmerkung:Lithium-Batterie)kann zu einer
Explosion führen. VerwendenSie nur von RIGOLangegebenenAkkus.
Sicherer Transport.
Transportieren Sie das Gerät sorgfältig (Verpackung!), um Schäden an
Bedienelementen, Anschlüssen und anderen Teilen zu vermeiden.

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Document Overview
This manual is used to guide users to correctly test the performance specifications of
DG1000Z series function/arbitrary waveform generator. The performance verification
test mainly verifies whether DG1000Z series function/arbitrary waveform generator
can work normally and is within specifications.
Main topics in this Manual:
Chapter 1 Test Overview
This chapter introduces the preparations before the performance verification test,
the recommended test devices, the test result record, the test notices and the
related information of the technical parameters.
Chapter 2 Performance Verification Test
This chapter introduces the test method, procedures and limits of each performance
specification in details.
Appendix
The appendix provides the test results record forms and performance specifications
of DG1000Z series function/arbitrary waveform generator.
Format Conventions in this Manual:
1. Button
The front-panel key is denoted by the format of “Button Name (Bold) + Text
Box” in the manual, for example, Utility denotes the “Utility” key.
2. Menu
The menu is denoted by the format of “Menu Word (Bold) + Character Shading”
in the manual, for example, System denotes the “System” menu item under
Utility.
3. Operation Step
The next step of the operation is denoted by an arrow “” in the manual. For
example, Utility System denotes pressing Utility at the front panel and
then pressing System.

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Content Conventions in this Manual:
DG1000Z series function/arbitrary waveform generator includes the following models.
Unless otherwise noted in this manual, DG1062Z is taken as an example to illustrate
the performance verification test methods of DG1000Z series.
Model Number of Channels Max. Output Frequency
DG1062Z 2 60MHz
DG1032Z 2 30MHz
DG1022Z 2 25MHz

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Contents
Guaranty and Declaration.........................................................................I
General Safety Summary ........................................................................II
Allgemeine Sicherheits Informationen.....................................................V
Document Overview..............................................................................VII
Chapter 1 Test Overview ....................................................................1-1
Test Preparations................................................................................... 1-1
Recommended Test Devices ................................................................... 1-1
Test Result Record................................................................................. 1-2
Test Notices.......................................................................................... 1-2
Technical Parameters............................................................................. 1-3
Chapter 2 Performance Verification Test............................................2-1
Frequency Accuracy Test........................................................................ 2-2
AC Amplitude Accuracy Test ................................................................... 2-4
DC Offset Accuracy Test......................................................................... 2-7
AC Flatness Test.................................................................................... 2-9
Harmonic Distortion Test.......................................................................2-12
Spurious Signal Test .............................................................................2-15
Rise/Fall Time Test ...............................................................................2-18
Overshoot Test.....................................................................................2-20
Appendix..................................................................................................1
Appendix A: Test Result Record Form......................................................... 1
Appendix B: Performance Specifications ..................................................... 9

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Chapter 1 Test Overview
Test Preparations
Before performing the test, make sure that the instrument is within the calibration
period (the recommended calibration period is 1 year) and has been warmed up for
at least 30 minutes under the specified operation temperature (18℃to 28℃).
Recommended Test Devices
It is recommended that you use the test devices listed in the table below or other test
devices whose performance specifications satisfy the “Performance Requirement”
listed in the table below to test the performance specifications of the DG1000Z
series.
Table 1-1 Recommended test devices
Device Performance Requirement Recommended
Instrument
Frequency Counter >10MHz
Accuracy: 0.1ppm Agilent 53131A
Digital Multimeter 6
1
/2digits RIGOL DM3068
Power Meter -30dBm to +20dBm Accuracy: ±0.02dB
Resolution: 0.01dB Agilent E4418B
Spectrum Analyzer Minimum resolution bandwidth is
100Hz RIGOL DSA815
Oscilloscope
Bandwidth: 500MHz
Rise/Fall time measurement
function
Overshoot measurement
function
RIGOL DS4000 series
Connecting Cable BNC (m)-BNC (m) --
Connecting Cable BNC (m)-Dual banana plug (m) --

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50Ω Load 50Ω/1W --
Power Sensor -30dBm to +20dBm Agilent N8482A
Power Sensor
Connecting Cable Used to connect the power meter and power sensor --
Adaptor N (f)-BNC (m) --
Adaptor BNC (f)-N (m) --
Test Result Record
Record and keep the test results of each test item. The test result record forms,
which provide all the test items and the corresponding performance specification
limits as well as spaces for users to record the test results, are provided in
“Appendix A: Test Result Record Form” of this manual.
Tip:
It is recommended that you photocopy the test result record form before each test.
During the test process, record the test results on the copies so that the forms can
be used repeatedly.
Test Notices
To achieve optimum test effect, all the test procedures should follow the following
recommendations.
1) Make sure that the environment temperature is between 18℃and 28℃and
every test is performed under the specified operation temperature (18℃to
28℃).
2) Before performing each test, make sure that the instrument has been warmed
up for at least 30 minutes.
3) Before performing each test, restore the instrument to factory setting.

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Technical Parameters
Chapter 2 of this manual provides the corresponding specification of each test item.
Besides, “Appendix B: Performance Specifications” provides the detailed
performance specifications of DG1000Z series.

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Chapter 2 Performance Verification Test
This chapter introduces the performance verification test methods of DG1000Z series
function/arbitrary waveform generator by taking CH1 of DG1062Z as an example.
The test methods are also applicable to CH2.
The test items include:
Frequency Accuracy Test
AC Amplitude Accuracy Test
DC Offset Accuracy Test
AC Flatness Test
Harmonic Distortion Test
Spurious Signal Test
Rise/Fall Time Test
Overshoot Test

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Frequency Accuracy Test
Specification:
Frequency characteristic
Accuracy ±1ppm of setting value[1], 18℃to 28℃
Note[1]:ppm denotes one part per million. For example, if the setting frequency is 1MHz and the actual output
frequency is between 0.999 999MHz (-1ppm) and 1.000 001MHz (+1ppm), the instrument is up to the
specification requirement and the test passes.
Test Procedures:
1. Make sure that the environment temperature is between 18℃and 28℃and
DG1000Z has been warmed up for at least 30 minutes. Connect the channel
output terminal (take CH1 as an example; the test method is also applicable to
CH2) of DG1000Z with the signal input terminal of the frequency counter using a
dual-BNC cable as shown in Figure 2-1.
DG1000Z Series Frequency Counter
Figure 2-1 Connect DG1000Z and the Frequency Counter
2. Turn on the frequency counter and set its output impedance to 1MΩ.
3. Turn on DG1000Z. Press Utility Set To Default OK to restore DG1000Z
to the factory setting.
4. Set DG1000Z:
a) Set the output waveform of CH1 to a sine waveform with 1MHz frequency
and 1Vpp amplitude.
b) Press Output1to turn on the output of CH1.
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5. Record the reading of the frequency counter and judge whether the reading is
between 0.999 999MHz and 1.000 001MHz.
6. Set CH1 of DG1000Z to output square, ramp and pulse waveforms (the
frequencies are 1MHz and the amplitudes are 1Vpp) respectively. Record the
readings of the frequency counter respectively and judge whether the readings
are between 0.999 999MHz and 1.000 001MHz.
7. Repeat steps 1 to 6 to test the frequency accuracy of CH2 and record the test
results.
Test Record Form:
Waveform Setting
Value
Measurement
Value Specification Pass/Fail
Sine Frequency:
1MHz
Amplitude:
1Vpp
0.999 999MHz to
1.000 001MHz
Square
Ramp
Pulse

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AC Amplitude Accuracy Test
Specification:
Output Characteristic
Amplitude (into 50Ω)
Accuracy Typical (1kHz Sine, 0VDC Offset, >10mVpp, Auto)
±1% of setting value ±1mV
Test Procedures:
1. Make sure that the environment temperature is between 18℃and 28℃and
DG1000Z has been warmed up for at least 30 minutes. Connect the 50Ωload to
the channel output terminal (take CH1 as an example; the test method is also
applicable to CH2) of DG1000Z; connect the 50Ωload and the voltage input
terminals of the digital multimeter using a BNC-Dual banana plug connecting
cable as shown in Figure 2-2.
DG1000Z Series Digital Multimeter
50Ω Load
Figure 2-2 Connect DG1000Z and the Digital Multimeter via a 50Ω Load
2. Turn on the multimeter, select the ACV measurement function and set the range
to “Auto”.
3. Turn on DG1000Z. Press Utility Set To Default OK to restore DG1000Z
to the factory setting.
4. Set DG1000Z:
a) Set the output impedance of CH1 to 50Ω(press Utility Channel Set 
Output Set Imped and select “Load”).
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