Rigol DSG3000B Series User manual

English
Quick Guide
DSG3000B Series RF Signal
Generator
Aug. 2020
RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.

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Guaranty and Declaration
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General Safety Summary
1. Only the exclusive power cord
designed for the instrument
and authorized for use within
the local country could be
used.
2. Ensure that the instrument is
safely grounded.
3. Observe all terminal ratings.
4. Use proper overvoltage
protection.
5. Do not operate without covers.
6. Do not insert objects into the
air outlet.
7. Use the proper fuse.
8. Avoid circuit or wire exposure.
9. Do not operate the instrument
with suspected failures.
10. Provide adequate ventilation.
11. Do not operate in wet conditions.
12. Do not operate in an explosive
atmosphere.
13. Keep instrument surfaces clean
and dry.
14. Prevent electrostatic impact.
15. Handle with caution.
Safety Notices and Symbols
Safety Notices in this Manual:
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or practice which, if not
avoided, will result in serious injury or death.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or practice which, if not
avoided, could result in damage to the product or loss of
important data.
Safety Terms on the Product:
DANGER
It calls attention to an operation, if not correctly performed,
could result in injury or hazard immediately.
WARNING
It calls attention to an operation, if not correctly performed,
could result in potential injury or hazard.
CAUTION
It calls attention to an operation, if not correctly performed,
could result in damage to the product or other devices
connected to the product.

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Safety Symbols on the Product:
Hazardous
Voltage
Safety
Warning
Protective Earth
Terminal
Chassis Ground
Test Ground
Care and Cleaning
Care
Do not store or leave the instrument where it may be exposed to direct sunlight
for long periods of time.
Cleaning
Clean the instrument regularly according to its operating conditions. WARNING
1. Disconnect the instrument from all power sources.
2. Clean the external surfaces of the instrument with a soft cloth dampened
with mild detergent or water. Avoid having any water or other objects into
the chassis via the heat dissipation hole. When cleaning the LCD, take
care to avoid scarifying it.
CAUTION
To avoid damage to the instrument, do not expose it to caustic
liquids.
WARNING
To avoid short-circuit resulting from moisture or personal injuries,
ensure that the instrument is completely dry before connecting it
to the power supply.

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Document Overview
This manual gives you a quick review about the basic information of DSG3000B
when you use it for the first time, including general inspection, product
overview, how to connect to power, turn-on checkout, remote control, and etc.
Tip
For the latest version of this manual, download it from the official website
of RIGOL (www.rigol.com).
Format Conventions in this Manual
1. Key
The key on the front panel is denoted by the format of "Key Name (Bold)
+ Text Box" in the manual. For example, FREQ denotes the FREQ key.
2. Menu
The menu items are denoted by the format of "Menu Word (Bold) +
Character Shading". For example, Frequency denotes the "Frequency"
menu item under FREQ.
3. Connector
The connectors on the front or rear panel are usually denoted by the
format of "Connector Name (Bold) + Square Brackets (Bold)". For
example, [RF OUTPUT 50Ω].
4. Operation Predures
The next step of the operation is denoted by an arrow "→" in the manual.
For example, FREQ →Frequency denotes pressing FREQ on the front
panel first and then pressing Frequency.
Content Conventions in this Manual
The DSG3000B series RF signal generator includes DSG3065B, DSG3065B-IQ,
DSG3136B, and DSG3136B-IQ. This manual takes DSG3136B-IQ as an example
to illustrate the functions and operation methods of DSG3000B series.
Manuals of this Product
Quick Guide, User Guide, Programming Guide, Data sheet, etc. For the latest
version of this manual, download it from the official website of RIGOL
(www.rigol.com).

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General Inspection
1．Inspect the packaging
If the packaging has been damaged, do not dispose the damaged
packaging or cushioning materials until the shipment has been checked
for completeness and has passed both electrical and mechanical tests.
The consigner or carrier shall be liable for the damage to the instrument
resulting from shipment. RIGOL would not be responsible for free
maintenance/rework or replacement of the instrument.
2．Inspect the instrument
In case of any mechanical damage, missing parts, or failure in passing the
electrical and mechanical tests, contact your RIGOL sales
representative.
3．Check the accessories
Please check the accessories according to the packing lists. If the
accessories are damaged or incomplete, please contact your RIGOL
sales representative.

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Product Overview
The DSG3000B series is a high-performance RF signal generator. It provides
comprehensive modulation solutions: AM/FM/ Φ M analog modulation; pulse
modulation with user-defined pulse train; and I/Q modulation. All the
modulations support internal and external modulation sources. In addition, to
meet the demands of production environments, the DSG3000B series has
undergone a strict verification through the experiments in its design and
production stages to ensure its high stability and reliability. The DSG3000B
series also features a clear user interface, compact size and light weight. It is
easy to operate and can output stable, precise and pure signals. It is an ideal
tool in various fields such as communication, computers, instrumentation, R&D,
education, production and maintenance.
Front Panel Overview
The front panel of DSG3000B series RF signal generator is as shown in the
figure below. Click the number in the figure to view the corresponding
introduction.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Figure 1 Front Panel
1. Restore to Preset Key
Restore the instrument to the preset state (factory
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2. LCD Display
4.3-inch TFT high-resolution (480× 272) color LCD
display. The current settings and state of the instrument
can be clearly displayed. For detailed information, refer
to "User Interface".
3. Menu Control Keys
Quit the current menu and return to the previous
menu.
Menu softkey. Corresponds to the menu label at the
left of the softkey on the display. Press the softkey to
activate the corresponding menu.
Menu page up/down key.
4. Function Keys
Set the frequency, frequency offset and phase offset
of the RF output signal.
Set the amplitude of the RF output signal and provide
the flatness calibration function.
Set the sweep type, sweep manner and sweep mode.
Set the parameters relating to amplitude modulation
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Set the parameters relating to frequency modulation
(FM) and phase modulation ( Φ M).
Set the parameters relating to pulse modulation and
pulse generator.
Set the parameters relating to I/Q modulation and
I/Q modulation source.
Set the parameters relating to LF output.
Store and recall state files and other types of files.
Set the system-related parameters.
5. Numeric Keyboard
The numeric keyboard supports Chinese characters, English uppercase
/lowercase characters, numbers and commonly used symbols (include the
decimal point, #, space and positive/negative sign+/-). It is mainly used
to edit the file or folder name or set parameters.
The multiplexing key of number and letter is used to directly input the
desired number or letter.
Used to switch among Chinese, English and number
input modes.
When setting parameters, the input mode is fixed at
number and this key is used to input the sign ("+" or
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In number input mode, press this key to input 1.
In English input mode, press this key to switch
between uppercase and lowercase letter input.
The multiplexing key of 0 and space:
In number input mode, press this key to input 0.
In Chinese or English input mode, press this key to
input a space.
In number input mode, press this key to insert a
decimal point at the current cursor.
In English input mode, press this key to input "#".
In Chinese input mode, this key is invalid.
Used to set the unit of the parameter.
When setting a parameter, after using the numeric
keyboard to input the numbers, press one of these
keys to select the corresponding unit. The unit
selected is related to the type of the parameter to be
set.
Parameter
GnV
MμV
kmV
X1dBm
Frequency
GHz
MHz
kHz
Hz
Amplitude
nV
μV
mV
dBm
Period
s
ms
μs
ns
When setting parameters, use this key to clear the
number in the editing window and exit the parameter
input state.
When editing filenames, use this key to clear the
characters in the input bar.
During the keyboard test, use this key to exit the
current test state.
When the instrument is in remote mode, use this key
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When setting parameters, use this key to delete the
number at the left of the cursor.
When editing filenames, use this key to delete the
character at the left of the cursor.
For the storage function, it is used to collapse the
directory currently selected.
When setting parameters, use this key to finish the
parameter input and add the default unit for the
parameter.
When editing filenames, use this key to input the
character currently selected by the cursor.
For the storage function, it is used to expand the
directory currently selected.
6. Arrow Keys/Step Key
When setting the parameters, Step is used to set
the step of the parameter currently selected.
The left/right arrow keys are used to enter the
parameter editing state and move the cursor to
the specified digit.
The up/down arrow keys are used to modify the
value at the cursor or modify the parameter value
at the current step.
For the storage function, the left/right arrow keys
are used to collapse or expand the directory
currently selected.
The up/down arrow keys are used to select the
current directory or file.
When editing filenames, they are used to select
the desired character.
7. Knob
When setting parameters, the knob is used to
modify the value at the cursor or modify the
parameter value at the current step.
When editing filenames, it is used to select the
desired character.
For the storage function, it is used to select the
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8. Output Control Keys
Used to turn on or off the LF output.
—Press this key, the backlight lights on and the
LF label is displayed in the status bar in the
user interface. The LF output is turned on. At
this point, the [LF OUTPUT] connector
outputs the LF signal according to the current
configuration.
—Press this key again, the backlight goes out and
the LF output is turned off.
Used to turn on or off the RF output.
—Press this key, the backlight lights on and the
RF label is displayed in the status bar in the
user interface. The RF output is turned on. At
this point, the [RF OUTPUT 50Ω] connector
outputs RF signal or RF sweep signal according
to the current configuration.
—Press this key again, the backlight goes out and
the RF output is turned off.
Used to turn on or off the RF modulation output.
—Press this key, the backlight lights on and the
MOD label is displayed in the status bar in the
user interface. The RF modulation output is
turned on. At this point, the [RF OUTPUT
50Ω]connector outputs modulated RF signal
according to the current configuration (the
backlight of RF must light on).
—Press this key again, the backlight goes out and
the RF modulation output is turned off.
9. Power Key
Turn on or off the signal generator. When this key
is turned off, the signal generator is in standby
state, indicated by a pulsing LED. In addition, this
key has a delayed switching function. The
instrument can be turned on or off only when
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time. With this feature, you can avoid turning off
the instrument because of accidentally touching
the key.
Press System →Power Status to select "Open"
or "Default". When "Default" is selected, after the
instrument is powered on, you need to press this
key to start the instrument. When "Open" is
selected, the instrument will start automatically
after it is powered on.
10. Built-in Help System
To get the help information of any front panel key
or menu softkey, press this key and then press the
desired key.
11. View Switch Key
It is used to switch the interface display mode to
normal mode or parameter zoom-in mode. For
details, please refer to "User Interface".
12. Trigger Control Key
When the trigger type of SWEEP is "Key", press
this key once to trigger a sweep.
When the trigger mode of Pulse is "Key", press
this key once to enable a pulse modulation.
13. External Modulation Input Connector
When the modulation source of AM, FM and Φ M is
external, this connector is used to input the
external modulating signal.

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14. LF Output Connector
When the backlight of LF lights on, this connector
is used to output LF signal.
15. RF Output Connector
When the backlight of RF lights on, this
connector is used to output RF signal and RF
sweep signal.
When the backlights of RF and MOD light on,
this connector is used to output RF modulated
signal.
CAUTION
To avoid damage to the instrument, the reverse DC
voltage on the RF output connector cannot exceed 50 V,
and the reverse power must be less than 1 W.

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Rear Panel Overview
The rear panel of DSG3000B series RF signal generator is as shown in the figure
below. Click the number in the figure to view the corresponding introduction.
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5 6 7 89 10 11
Figure 2 Rear Panel
1. Pulse Signal Input/Output Connector
The function of this connector is determined
by the current working mode of the pulse
modulation.
PULSE IN:
When the modulation source of Pulse is
external, this connector is used to input the
external pulse signal.
PULSE OUT:
When the modulation source of Pulse is
internal and the switch of pulse output is
"on", this connector is used to output the
pulse signal of the internal generator. This
output signal is related to the choice of pulse
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2. Signal Valid Output Connector
When the RF output frequency or
amplitude is modified, after a certain
response and processing time, the internal
circuit of the instrument outputs RF signal
with specified frequency and amplitude via
the RF output connector on the front
panel. During this process, the [SIGNAL
VALID OUT] connector outputs a pulse
sync signal, indicating that the RF output
signal is valid.
—High Level (+3.3 V): indicates that
the RF signal is in configuration;
—Low Level (0 V): indicates that the RF
signal is stable (namely, the signal is
valid).
3. External Trigger Input Connector
When the trigger type of SWEEP is "Ext",
this connector is used to input the external
trigger signal. You can set the polarity of
trigger signal by pressing Trig Slope to
select "Pos" or "Neg".
When the trigger mode of I/Q modulation
baseband output is "Ext", this connector is
used to input the external trigger signal.
When the pulse modulation source is "Int"
and the trigger mode is "Ext Trig", it is
used to input the external trigger signal.
When the pulse modulation source is "Int"
and the trigger mode is "Ext Gate", it is
used to input the external gated signal.
4. Power Input Connector, Fuse and Switch
Power input connector.
This signal generator supports 100-240 V,
45-440 Hz; 100-240 Vac, 45-65 Hz. The
power consumption of the instrument
cannot exceed 100 W. When the signal
generator is connected to AC power
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automatically and users do not need to
select the voltage range manually.
Fuse.
The fuse specification of this signal
generator is AC 250 V, T3.15A.
If the fuse needs to be replaced, please
refer to "To Replace the Fuse".
5. Reference Signal Output Connector
It is used to output the internal 10 MHz
reference clock signal used to synchronize
the generator with other instruments. For
more information about the output clock
signal specification of this connector, please
refer to DSG3000B Data Sheet.
6. Reference Signal Input Connector
It is used to input the external 10 MHz
reference clock signal which is used to
synchronize the generator with other
instruments. For more information about the
external clock signal specification of this
connector, please refer to DSG3000B Data
Sheet .

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7. LAN
The instrument complies with LXI Device
Specification 2011 standard, and supports
WebServer, Socket and other remote control
modes.
This interface is used to connect the PC or
network for remote instrument control.
8. USB Device
The instrument complies with USBTMC class
protocol.
This interface is used to connect to a PC for
remote instrument control.
9. USB Host
This input is used to connect the USB storage
device to update the system, store system
states and sweep lists.
10. OCXO (option OCXO-B08)
OCXO is an oven-controlled crystal oscillator. It
is a frequency reference source with higher
temperature stability.
NOTE: Forty minutes of warm-up is required
for the OCXO to reach its rated frequency.
For ordering information of this option, please
refer to DSG3000B Data Sheet .

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11. I/Q Modulating Signal In/Out Connectors
When I/Q modulation type is "external", it is
used to input the I (In-Phase) baseband signal
of I/Q modulation.
When I/Q modulation type is "external", it is
used to input the Q (Quadrature Phase)
modulating signal of I/Q modulation.
It is used to output the I (In-Phase)
components of the I/Q modulation of the
built-in baseband generator.
It is used to output the Q (Quadrature Phase)
components of the I/Q modulation of the
built-in baseband generator.
To Use DSG3000B for the First Time
To Connect the Power Supply
Please connect the signal generator to AC power supply using the power cord
supplied in the accessories as shown in the figure below. This signal generator
supports 100-240 V, 45-440 Hz; 100-240 Vac, 45-65 Hz. The power
consumption of the instrument cannot exceed 100 W. When the signal
generator is connected to AC power supply via this connector, the instrument
selects the correct voltage range automatically and users do not need to select
the voltage range manually.