Rigol DG1012 User manual

User’s Guide RIGOL
Publication Number UGB06109-1210
Nov. 2008
Dual-Channel Function/Arbitrary
Waveform Generator
DG1022, DG1012
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All Rights Reserved

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Information in this publication replaces all previous corresponding material.
RIGOL reserves the right to modify or change part of or all the specifications and
pricing policies at company’s sole decision.
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Safety Notices
Review the following safety precautions carefully before operating the instrument to
avoid any personal injury or damage to the instrument or products connected to it. To
avoid potential hazards, use the instrument in the manner specified in this user’s
guide.
The instrument should be serviced only by qualified personnel.
Avoid Fire or Personal Injury.
Use Proper Power Line. Only the special power line of the products approved by
the State should be used.
Insert or Draw Properly. Do not insert draw when the probe and the testing lead
are connected with the power.
Ground the Instrument. This generator is grounded through the protective terra
conductor of the power cord. To avoid electric shock, the grounding conductor must
be connected to the earth ground. Make sure that the instrument is properly grounded
before connecting the input or output terminals.
Observe All the Ratings of the Terminal. To avoid fire or shock, observe all the
ratings and symbols that marked on the instrument. Read the user’s guide carefully
before making connections to the instrument.
Do not Operate without Covers. Do not operate your generator without covers or
panels.
Use Proper Fuse. Only use the fuse type and rating specified for this product.
Avoid Circuit or Wire exposed. Do not touch the exposed connections or
components when the power is turn-on.
Do not operate with suspected failures. If you suspect there is damage with this
product, have it inspected by qualified service personnel authorized by RIGOL before
further operations.
Provide Proper Ventilation.
Do not Operate in Wet/Damp Conditions.
Do not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere.
Keep the Product’s Surfaces Clean and Dry.

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Safety Terms and Symbols
Terms in This Guide. 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 that may be immediately happen.
WARNING indicates an injury or hazard that may be not immediately happen.
CAUTION indicates that a potential damage to the instrument or other property
might occur.
Symbols on the Product. These symbols may appear on the Instrument:
!
Hazardous
Voltage
Refer to the
Instructions
Protective
earth terminal
Test
Grounding
Terminal
Grounding
Terminal
of Chassis
!
!

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Instrument at a Glance
This guide covers the following two types of DG10× 2 Series Dual-Channel
Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generators:
DG1022、DG1012
RIGOL DG10× 2 Series Dual-Channel Function/ Arbitrary Waveform Generator adopt
the DDS technology, which can provide stable, high-precision, pure and low distortion
sine signal. It can also provide 5MHz square waveform with fast rising and falling
edges. Its combination of excellent system features, easiness in usage and versatile
functions makes this generator a perfect solution for your job now and in the future.
DG10× 2 Series Dual-Channel Function/ Arbitrary Waveform Generator have clear and
simple Front-Panel. The user-friendly panel layout and instructions, versatile terminals,
direct graph interface, built-in instructions and help system have greatly simplified the
operation process, thus, users do not have to spend a great deal of time learning and
familiarizing the operation of the generator before they can use it proficiently. The
built-in AM, FM, PM and FSK modulating functions generate modulated waveform at
ease, without the help of a separate modulating source. The USB I/O is the standard
accessory.
Characteristics and Specifications：
DDS technology provides precise, stable and low distortion output signal.
2-Channel Output.
Support channel coupling, channel copy.
5 basic waveforms and 48 built-In arbitrary waveforms output.
Counter supports frequency measurement: 100mHz～200MHz (single channel).
100MSa/s sampling rate, enable to edit arbitrary waveform with 14-bit, 4K points.
Frequency characteristics (DG1022):
Sine: 1µHz to 20 MHz
Square: 1µHz to 5 MHz
Ramp: 1µHz to 150 kHz
Pulse: 500µHz to 3MHz
White Noise：5MHz bandwidth (-3dB)
Arbitrary waveform：1μHz to 5MHz
Amplitude range (CH1)：
2mVPP to 10VPP (50)
4mVPP to 20VPP (High Z)

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Abundant modulation function, various modulated waveform: AM, FM, PM and
FSK.
Linear, logarithm Sweep and Burst mode.
Abundant I/O: External Modulation Source, External 10 MHz Reference Input,
External trigger source, waveform output, synchronous signal output.
Support USB flash drive. Could store and read waveform configure parameters or
the edited arbitrary waveform with USB flash drive, System Updating could also
be performed by using USB flash drive.
Standard interface: USB Host & Device.
Graph interface which shows the signal setting directly.
Multilanguage user interface.
Embedded Chinese/English Help System.
Support Chinese/English Input.
NOTE:
All the descriptions in this guide are according to DG1022, if you need to know the
particular specifications about DG1012, please look over “ Chapter 5 Specifications ”.

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Content
Safety Notices............................................................................................. II
Instrument at a Glance ............................................................................... IV
Chapter 1 Quick Start............................................................................ 1-1
General Inspection ....................................................................................1-2
Handle Adjustment....................................................................................1-3
The Front/Rear Panel ................................................................................1-4
User Interface...........................................................................................1-6
To Set a Waveform ...................................................................................1-7
To Set the Output ................................................................................... 1-11
To Set Modulate/Sweep/Burst .................................................................. 1-12
To Use Digital Input ................................................................................ 1-14
To Use Store/Utility/Help Function............................................................ 1-15
Chapter 2 Operating Your Generator .................................................... 2-1
To Set Basic Waveforms ............................................................................2-2
To Set Sine Waveform.........................................................................2-2
To Set Square Waveform.....................................................................2-7
To Set Ramp Waveform..................................................................... 2-10
To Set Pulse Waveform ..................................................................... 2-12
To Set Noise Waveform ..................................................................... 2-15
To Set Arbitrary Waveforms ..................................................................... 2-16
To Select Arbitrary Waveform ............................................................ 2-17
To Edit Arbitrary Waveform................................................................ 2-21
To Set Modulated Waveforms .................................................................. 2-27
To Set AM Waveform......................................................................... 2-28
To Set FM Waveform......................................................................... 2-30
To Set FSK Waveform........................................................................ 2-32
To Set PM Waveform......................................................................... 2-34
To Generate Sweep Signal ....................................................................... 2-36
To Generate Burst Signal ......................................................................... 2-38
To Store and Recall ................................................................................. 2-42
To Set the Utility Function........................................................................ 2-49
To Set the Sync Output ..................................................................... 2-52
Basic Setting of the Two Channels...................................................... 2-54
Channel Coupling Settings................................................................. 2-57
To Set the Counter............................................................................ 2-59

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System Settings ............................................................................... 2-63
I/O Settings ..................................................................................... 2-70
Test/Cal Settings .............................................................................. 2-71
To Use the Help System .......................................................................... 2-73
Chapter 3 Examples .............................................................................. 3-1
Output from Single Channel....................................................................... 3-2
Example 1: Output a Sine Waveform ................................................... 3-2
Example 2: Output a Square Waveform ............................................... 3-3
Example 3: Output a Ramp Waveform ................................................. 3-4
Example 4: Output a Pulse Waveform .................................................. 3-5
Example 5: Output a Noise Waveform.................................................. 3-6
Example 6: Output a Stored Arbitrary Waveform................................... 3-7
Example 7: Create an Arbitrary Waveform............................................ 3-8
Example 8: To Generate a AM Waveform............................................ 3-10
Example 9: To Generate a FSK Waveform........................................... 3-12
Example 10: To Generate a Linear Sweep Waveform........................... 3-13
Example 11: To Generate a Burst Waveform....................................... 3-15
Output from Double Channels.................................................................. 3-17
Example for Channel Coupling ................................................................. 3-20
Example for Channel Copy....................................................................... 3-22
To Measure with the Counter................................................................... 3-23
Chapter 4 Prompt Messages & Troubleshooting ................................... 4-1
Prompting Messages ................................................................................. 4-2
Common Messages............................................................................. 4-2
Error Messages .................................................................................. 4-4
Data Overflow.................................................................................... 4-5
Troubleshooting...................................................................................... 4-14
Chapter 5 Specifications ....................................................................... 5-1
Characteristics .......................................................................................... 5-2
General Specifications ............................................................................... 5-8
Chapter 6 Appendix............................................................................... 6-1
Appendix A: Accessories............................................................................ 6-1
Appendix B: Warranty ............................................................................... 6-2
Appendix C: General Care and Cleaning...................................................... 6-3
Appendix D: Contact RIGOL ..................................................................... 6-4

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Chapter 1 Quick Start
This chapter covers the following topics:
General Inspection 1-2
Handle Adjustment 1-3
The Front/Rear Panel 1-4
User Interface 1-6
To Set a Waveform 1-7
To Set the Output 1-11
To Set Modulation/Sweep/Burst 1-12
To Use Digital Input 1-14
To Use Store/Utility/Help Function 1-15

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General Inspection
When you get a new DG10× 2 Series Dual-Channel Function/Arbitrary Waveform
Generator, you are suggested to take the following steps to inspect the instrument.
1. Inspect the shipping container for damage.
If there are damages in the packing or foam, keep them until he whole machine
and the accessories passing the electric and mechanical testing.
2. Check the accessories.
Accessories supplied with the instrument are listed in “ Appendix A: Accessories ".
If the contents are incomplete or damaged, please contract the local selling
representative of RIGOL.
3. Inspect the instrument.
In case any mechanical damage or defect, or if the instrument does not operate
properly or pass performance tests, notify your RIGOL Sales Representative.
If the shipping container is damaged, or the cushioning materials show signs of
stress, notify the carrier of your RIGOL sales office. Keep the shipping materials
for the carrier’s inspection. RIGOL offices will arrange for repair or replacement
at RIGOL’s option without waiting for claim settlement.

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Handle Adjustment
To adjust the handle position of the Generator, please grip the handle by the sides and
pull it outward. Then, make the handle rotate to the desired position. The operating
methods are shown below in Figure 1-1 and Figure 1-2.
Figure 1-1 Handle Adjusting
Figure 1-2 Adjustable Positions

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The Front/Rear Panel
When you get a new DG10× 2 Series Dual-Channel Function/Arbitrary Waveform
Generator, first you need to know how to operate the front/ Rear panel correctly. This
chapter will make a brief introduction and description for the operation and functions
of the Front/ Rear Panel.
The Front Panel at a Glance
DG10× 2 Generator has clear and simple front panel. The Front Panel has a knob,
functional keys and menu buttons. The 6 grey buttons below the screen are menu
buttons, by using which you can choose different options on the current menu. The
rests are the functional keys, with which you can enter different function menus or
obtain specific functional applications directly.
Figure 1-3
Front Panel for DG10× 2 Series
Power Menu Keys CH1 Output CH1 Output
Button Connector
Display Mode Waveform Channel Keypad CH2 Output CH2 Output/
Switch Keys Switch Button Counter Input
Mode/ Direction
USB Host LCD Screen Functions Key Knob

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The Rear Panel at a Glance
Figure 1-4
Rear Panel for DG10× 2 Series
10MHz Synchronous
Reference Input Output Power Socket
Modulation External USB Device Main Power
Input Trig/FSK/Burst Switch

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User Interface
The Generator provides three display modes: Menu Mode (Single or Double Channel)
and Graph Mode (Single Channel). To switch the display mode, press the View button.
To select Channels, press the button.
Figure 1-5
User Interface in Menu Mode (Single Channel)
Figure 1-6
User Interface in Graph Mode (Single Channel)
Figure 1-7
User Interface in Menu Mode (Double Channel)
NOTE:
The buttons on the front panel of the instrument are represented by words in a pane,
such as Sine which represents the functional key with “Sine” on it on the front panel,
while the menu buttons are represented by shadow words such as Freq, which means
the “Frequency” option in the Sine menu.
State
Parameters
Display Menu
Button
Waveform
Display
Current Channel Parameter Display
Waveform
标区
State
Menu
Parameter Display
Current Channel Sign
Output Impedance
Current Channel Output Impedance
Output Sate
Waveform in
Selected Channel
Menu

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To Set a Waveform
At the left of the operation panel, there are several buttons with waveform icon and
two buttons which are used commonly. The following exercises will help you to be
familiar with the waveform selection settings. The instructions of the waveform
settings are all carried out in the Menu Display Mode.
Waveform Selection
Channel Switch Display Mode Switch
Figure 1-8
Function Buttons Selection
1. Press the Sine button, a “Sine” typeface will display in the state area. The
instrument can generate Sine signal with frequency from 1μHz to 20MHz. By
setting Frequency/Period , Amplitude/High Level, Offset/Low level and Phase, Sine
signal with different parameters can be generated.
Figure 1-9
Sine Signal in the Menu Display Mode
As shown in Figure 1-9, the default signal parameters are: 1kHz Frequency,
5.0VPP Amplitude, 0 VDC Offset and 0° initial phase.
2. Press the Square button, a “Square” typeface will display in the state area. The
instrument can generate Square signal with frequency from 1μHz to 5MHz and
variable duty cycle. By setting Frequency/Period, Amplitude/ High Level, Offset/
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generated.
Figure 1-10
Square Signal in the Menu Display Mode
As shown in Figure 1-10, the default signal parameters are: 1kHz Frequency,
5.0VPP Amplitude, 0 VDC Offset, 50% Duty Cycle and 0° initial phase.
3. Press the Ramp button, a “Ramp” typeface will display in the state area. The
instrument can generate Ramp signal with frequency from 1μHz to 150 kHz and
variable Symmetry. By setting Frequency/Period, Amplitude/ High Level, Offset/
Low level, Symmetry and Phase , Ramp signal with different parameters can be
generated.
Figure 1-11
Ramp Signal in the Menu Display Mode
As shown in Figure 1-11, the default signal parameters are: 1kHz Frequency, 5.0
VPP Amplitude, 0 VDC Offset, 50% Symmetry and 0° initial phase.
4. Press the Pulse button, a “Pulse” typeface will display in the state area. The
instrument can generate Pulse signal with frequency from 500μHz to 3MHz and
variable Pulse Width. By setting Frequency/Period, Amplitude/ High Level, Offset/
Low level, Pulse Width/Duty Cycle and Delay , Pulse signal with different
parameters can be generated.
Figure 1-12
Pulse Signal in the Menu Display Mode

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As shown in Figure 1-12, the default signal parameters are: 1kHz Frequency,
5.0VPP Amplitude, 0 VDC Offset, 50% Duty Cycle, 500μs Pulse Width and 0s Delay.
5. Press the Noise button, a “Noise” typeface will display in the state area. The
instrument can generate Noise signal with Band Width up to 5MHz. By setting
Amplitude/High Level, Offset/Low level , Noise signal with different parameters can
be generated.
Figure 1-13
Noise Signal in the Menu Display Mode
As shown in Figure 1-13, the default signal parameters are: 5.0 VPP Amplitude
and 0 VDC Offset.
6. Press the Arb button, an “Arb” typeface will display in the state area. The
instrument can generate repeatable arbitrary waveform signals with at most 4K
points and 5MHz frequency. By setting Frequency/Period, Amplitude/ High Level,
Offset/ Low level and Phase , arbitrary waveform signals with different parameters
can be generated.
Figure 1-14
Arbitrary waveform Signal in the Menu Display Mode
As shown in Figure 1-14, the default Exponential Rise Signal parameters are:
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7. Press the button, the channel will switch between CH1 and CH2. Users can
edit parameters of the current selected channel.
8. Press the View button, the display modes will switch between Menu Mode in single
channel, Graph Mode in single channel and Menu Mode in double channel. If the
instrument is in remote mode, press this button it will return to local mode.