Rigol DSG800 Series User manual

RIGOL
User’s Guide
DSG800 Series RF Signal Generator
Mar. 2017
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DSG800 User's Guide I
Guaranty and Declaration
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Notices
RIGOL products are covered by P.R.C. and foreign patents, issued and pending.
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.
RIGOL shall not be liable for either incidental or consequential losses in
connection with the furnishing, use or performance of this manual as well as any
information contained.
Any part of this document is forbidden to be copied, photocopied or 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.
Contact Us
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II DSG800 User's Guide
Safety Requirement
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
follow the instructions specified in this manual to use the instrument properly.
Use Proper Power Cord.
Only the exclusive 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, connect the earth terminal of the power cord to the Protective
Earth terminal before connecting any input or output terminals.
Connect the Probe Correctly.
If a probe is used, the probe ground lead must be connected to earth ground. Do not
connect the ground lead to high voltage. Improper way of connection could result in
dangerous voltages being present on the connectors, controls or other surfaces of
the oscilloscope and probes, which will cause potential hazards for operators.
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 the
instrument.
Use Proper Overvoltage Protection.
Ensure that no overvoltage (such as that caused by a bolt of lightning) can reach the
product. Otherwise, the operator might be exposed to the danger of an electric
shock.
Do Not Operate Without Covers.
Do not operate the instrument with covers or panels removed.
Do Not Insert Objects Into the Air Outlet.
Do not insert objects into the air outlet, as doing so may cause damage to 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 on.
Do Not Operate With Suspected Failures.
If you suspect that any damage may occur to the instrument, have it inspected by
RIGOL authorized personnel before further operations. Any maintenance,
adjustment or replacement especially to circuits or accessories must be performed by
RIGOL authorized personnel.
Provide Adequate Ventilation.
Inadequate ventilation may cause an increase of temperature in the instrument,
which would cause damage to the instrument. So please keep the instrument well
ventilated and inspect the air outlet and the fan regularly.
Do Not Operate in Wet Conditions.
To avoid short circuit inside the instrument or electric shock, never operate the
instrument in a humid environment.
Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere.
To avoid personal injuries or damage to the instrument, never operate the
instrument in an explosive atmosphere.
Keep Instrument Surfaces Clean and Dry.
To avoid dust or moisture from affecting the performance of the instrument, keep the
surfaces of the instrument clean and dry.
Prevent Electrostatic Impact.
Operate the instrument in an electrostatic discharge protective environment to avoid
damage induced by static discharges. Always ground both the internal and external
conductors of cables to release static before making connections.
Use the Battery Properly.
Do not expose the battery (if available) to high temperature or fire. Keep it out of the
reach of children. Improper change of a battery (lithium battery) may cause an
explosion. Use the RIGOL specified battery only.
Handle with Caution.
Please handle with care during transportation to avoid damage to keys, knobs,
interfaces, and other parts on the panels.
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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.
Safety Symbols on the Product:
Hazardous
Voltage
Safety
Warning
Protective
Earth
Terminal
Chassis
Ground
Test
Ground
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DSG800 User's Guide V
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.
Vermeiden Sie ungeschützte Verbindungen.
Berühren Sie keine unisolierten Verbindungen oder Baugruppen, während das Gerät
in Betrieb ist.
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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 RIGOL autorisiertem Personal
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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DSG800 User's Guide VII
Sicherheits Begriffe und Symbole
Begriffe in diesem Guide:
WARNING
Die Kennzeichnung WARNING beschreibt Gefahrenquellen die leibliche
Schäden oder den Tod von Personen zur Folge haben können.
CAUTION
Die Kennzeichnung Caution (Vorsicht) beschreibt Gefahrenquellen die
Schäden am Gerät hervorrufen können.
Begriffe auf dem Produkt:
DANGER
weist auf eine Verletzung oder Gefährdung hin, die sofort
geschehen kann.
WARNING
weist auf eine Verletzung oder Gefährdung hin, die möglicherweise
nicht sofort geschehen.
CAUTION
weist auf eine Verletzung oder Gefährdung hin und bedeutet, dass
eine mögliche Beschädigung des Instruments oder anderer
Gegenstände auftreten kann.
Symbole auf dem Produkt:
Gefährliche
Spannung Sicherheits- Hinweis Schutz-erde Gehäusemasse Erde
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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.
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. 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.
Environmental Considerations
The following symbol indicates that this product complies with the WEEE Directive
2002/96/EC.
Product End-of-Life Handling
The equipment may contain substances that could be harmful to the environment or
human health. To avoid the release of such substances into the environment and
avoid harm to human health, we recommend you to recycle this product
appropriately to ensure that most materials are reused or recycled properly. Please
contact your local authorities for disposal or recycling information.
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DSG800 Series Overview
DSG800 series RF signal generator provides all-round modulation plans. It provides
standard AM/FM/ØM functions as well as optional pulse modulation function and
pulse train generator. All the modulation functions support both external and internal
sources. Besides, to fulfill the application requirements of the production lines,
severe test verifications are performed on DSG800 during the design and production
phases to ensure its stability and reliability. DSG800 provides clear panel layout and
is easy-to-operate. It can output stable, accurate and pure signals. Besides, it is
small in size and light in weight. DSG800 is an ideal tool for various fields such as
communication, computer, instrumentation, research, education, production and
maintenance.
Main Features:
Up to 1.5 GHz/3 GHz frequency
The typical value of amplitude precision is not greater than 0.5 dB
-110 dBm to +20 dBm output power
High signal purity; the typical value of phase noise is lower than -105
dBc/Hz@20 kHz
Provide 2 ppm internal clock (standard) as well as an optional 5 ppb highly
stable clock
Provide AM/FM/ØM analog modulation functions (standard)
Provide optional pulse modulation with up to 70 dB on/off ratio; it also provides
optional pulse train generator
All the modulation functions support both internal and external modulation
modes
It is designed with a height of 2U which saves the rack space; it also provides
the rack mount kit
Provide USB/LAN remote control interfaces (standard) and standard SCPI
command set
Provide the system flatness calibration (cable, attenuator, amplifier and etc.)
function
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DSG800 User's Guide XI
Document Overview
Main Topics in this Manual
Chapter 1 Quick Start
This chapter introduces the front panel, rear panel and user interface of the RF signal
generator as well as the precautions when using the instrument for the first time.
Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations
This chapter introduces the functions of the keys at the front panel of the RF signal
generator as well as the menu functions under the keys in details.
Chapter 3 Remote Control
This chapter introduces how to control the RF signal generator remotely.
Chapter 4 Application Examples
This chapter provides some application examples of the RF signal generator.
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting
This chapter lists the common failures that might occur when using the RF signal
generator as well as their solutions.
Chapter 6 Specifications
This chapter lists the technical specifications and general specifications of the RF
signal generator.
Chapter 7 Appendix
This chapter provides the accessory list of the RF signal generator as well as the
service and support information.
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Format Conventions in this Manual
1. Key:
The key at the front panel is denoted by the format of "Text Box + Key Name
(Bold)" in the manual. For example, FREQ denotes the FREQ key.
2. Menu:
The menu is denoted by the format of "Character Shading + Menu Word (Bold)"
in the manual. For example, LF denotes the low frequency menu item under
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, [RF OUTPUT
50Ω].
4. Operation Step:
The next step of operation is denoted by an arrow "" in the manual. For
example, FREQ LF denotes pressing FREQ at the front panel and then
pressing LF.
Content Conventions in this Manual
DSG800 series RF signal generator includes two models (DSG815 and DSG830). The
illustrations in this manual are based on DSG830.
Model
Frequency Range
DSG815
9 kHz to 1.5 GHz
DSG830
9 kHz to 3 GHz
Manuals of this Product
The manuals of this product include the quick guide, user’s guide, programming
guide, data sheet and etc. The latest versions of the manuals can be downloaded
from www.rigol.com.
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Contents RIGOL
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Contents
Guaranty and Declaration.........................................................................I
Safety Requirement................................................................................II
General Safety Summary...........................................................................II
Safety Notices and Symbols......................................................................IV
Allgemeine Sicherheits Informationen.........................................................V
Sicherheits Begriffe und Symbole.............................................................VII
Care and Cleaning.................................................................................VIII
Environmental Considerations.................................................................VIII
DSG800 Series Overview..........................................................................X
Document Overview............................................................................... XI
Chapter 1 Quick Start.........................................................................1-1
General Inspection ................................................................................ 1-2
Appearance and Dimensions................................................................... 1-3
Front Panel Overview............................................................................. 1-5
Rear Panel Overview.............................................................................1-11
To Use DSG800 for the First Time ..........................................................1-15
To Connect the Power Supply..........................................................1-15
Power-on Inspection ......................................................................1-15
To Set the System Language...........................................................1-15
User Interface......................................................................................1-16
To Use the Built-in Help System.............................................................1-19
Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations ......................................................2-1
To Set the Frequency/LF Parameters....................................................... 2-2
Frequency...................................................................................... 2-2
LF Output ...................................................................................... 2-2
To Set the Amplitude Parameters............................................................ 2-4
Amplitude ...................................................................................... 2-4
Flatness Calibration......................................................................... 2-4
Amplitude Unit................................................................................ 2-5
Sweep.................................................................................................. 2-6
Sweep Manner................................................................................ 2-6
Sweep Direction.............................................................................. 2-6
Sweep Type.................................................................................... 2-7
Sweep Mode..................................................................................2-10
Single Sweep.................................................................................2-10
To Reset the Sweep .......................................................................2-10
Trigger Mode.................................................................................2-11
Modulation ..........................................................................................2-14
Amplitude Modulation (AM).............................................................2-14
Frequency Modulation (FM).............................................................2-17
Phase Modulation (ØM) ..................................................................2-20
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Pulse Modulation (Option DSG800-PUM) ..........................................2-23
Store and Recall...................................................................................2-29
File Type.......................................................................................2-30
Save.............................................................................................2-30
Recall...........................................................................................2-34
Rename........................................................................................2-34
Delete ..........................................................................................2-34
Copy ............................................................................................2-34
To Create a Directory.....................................................................2-35
Filename Prefix .............................................................................2-35
Format .........................................................................................2-35
System Update..............................................................................2-35
To Set the System Parameters...............................................................2-36
Language .....................................................................................2-36
Reset............................................................................................2-36
I/O Configuration ..........................................................................2-39
Display Setting..............................................................................2-41
Power Status.................................................................................2-42
Information...................................................................................2-42
License.........................................................................................2-43
Self-test........................................................................................2-44
Sanitation.....................................................................................2-44
Chapter 3 Remote Control ................................................................. 3-1
Remote Control Overview .......................................................................3-2
Remote Control Via USB .........................................................................3-3
Remote Control Via LAN..........................................................................3-4
Chapter 4 Application Examples ........................................................ 4-1
To Output a RF Signal.............................................................................4-2
To Output a RF Sweep Signal ..................................................................4-3
To Output a RF Modulated Signal.............................................................4-5
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting ................................................................ 5-1
Chapter 6 Specifications .................................................................... 6-1
Technical Specifications ..........................................................................6-2
Frequency.......................................................................................6-2
Amplitude.......................................................................................6-4
Internal Modulation Generator (LF) ...................................................6-5
Modulation[1]...................................................................................6-6
Input and Output.............................................................................6-8
General Specifications ............................................................................6-9
Chapter 7 Appendix ........................................................................... 7-1
Appendix A: DSG800 Accessories and Options...........................................7-1
Appendix B: Warranty.............................................................................7-2
Index........................................................................................................1
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Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL
DSG800 User's Guide 1-1
Chapter 1 Quick Start
This chapter guides users to quickly get familiar with the appearance, dimensions,
front panel, rear panel and user interface of DSG800 series RF signal generator.
The topics of this chapter:
General Inspection
Appearance and Dimensions
Front Panel Overview
Rear Panel Overview
To Use DSG800 for the First Time
User Interface
To Use the Built-in Help System
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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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Appearance and Dimensions
236
112
Figure 1-1 Front View (unit: mm)
261.5
208
318.40
272.40
14.70
Figure 1-2 Top View (unit: mm)
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112
Figure 1-3 Side View (unit: mm)
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