RS PRO AFG-31000 Series User manual

Instruction Manual
AFG-31000 Series
Arbitrary Function Generator
EN FR DE IT SP

Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................... 4
GETTING STARTED......................................................................................11
Main Features...........................................................................................11
Panel Overview........................................................................................ 13
Setting up the Function Generator ............................................................ 19
QUICK REFERENCE.................................................................................... 21
How to use the Digital Inputs .................................................................... 23
How to use the Help Menu........................................................................ 25
Selecting a Waveform .............................................................................. 28
Modulation............................................................................................... 30
Sweep ..................................................................................................... 35
Burst ....................................................................................................... 36
ARB ........................................................................................................ 38
Utility Menu ............................................................................................. 43
Menu Tree ............................................................................................... 45
Default Settings ....................................................................................... 57
OPERATION................................................................................................ 60
Select a Waveform................................................................................... 61
MODULATION ............................................................................................. 70
Amplitude Modulation (AM)....................................................................... 73
Frequency Modulation (FM) ...................................................................... 84
Frequency Shift Keying (FSK) Modulation ................................................. 94
Pulse Width Modulation.......................................................................... 103

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Frequency Sweep ...................................................................................111
Burst Mode.............................................................................................123
SECONDARY SYSTEM FUNCTION SETTINGS ..............................................138
Save and Recall .....................................................................................139
Selecting the Remote Interface................................................................143
System and Settings ...............................................................................148
ARBITRARY WAVEFORMS ..........................................................................156
Inserting Built-In Waveforms....................................................................158
Display an Arbitrary Waveform.................................................................174
Editing an Arbitrary Waveform .................................................................185
Output an Arbitrary Waveform..................................................................195
Saving/Loading an Arbitrary Waveform.....................................................202
REMOTE INTERFACE................................................................................. 211
Establishing a Remote Connection ..........................................................212
Command Syntax....................................................................................218
Command List ........................................................................................223
System Commands .................................................................................228
Status Register Commands .....................................................................233
Interface Configuration Commands ..........................................................237
Apply Commands....................................................................................238
Output Commands ..................................................................................246
Pulse Configuration Commands...............................................................257
Amplitude Modulation (AM) Commands....................................................260
AM Overview ..........................................................................................260
Frequency Modulation (FM) Commands ...................................................265
FM Overview ..........................................................................................265

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Frequency-Shift Keying (FSK) Commands............................................... 271
FSK Overview........................................................................................ 271
Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) Commands ............................................. 275
PWM Overview ...................................................................................... 275
Frequency Sweep Commands................................................................. 280
Sweep Overview .................................................................................... 280
Burst Mode Commands .......................................................................... 292
Burst Mode Overview ............................................................................. 292
Arbitrary Waveform Commands............................................................... 305
Arbitrary Waveform Overview ................................................................. 305
Save and Recall Commands ................................................................... 318
Error Messages ..................................................................................... 320
SCPI Status Registers............................................................................ 336
APPENDIX.................................................................................................344
Fuse Replacement ................................................................................. 344
AFG-31000 Series Specifications............................................................ 345
EC Declaration of Conformity ................................................................. 355
INDEX .......................................................................................................356

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This chapter contains important safety instructions that should be followed when operating
and storing the function generator. Read the following before any operation to ensure your
safety and to keep the function generator in the best condition.
Safety Symbols
These safety symbols may appear in this manual or on the instrument.
WARNING
Warning: Identifies conditions or practices that could result in injury or
loss of life.
CAUTION
Caution: Identifies conditions or practices that could result in damage
to the function generator or to other objects or property.
DANGER High Voltage
Attention: Refer to the Manual
Protective Conductor Terminal
Earth (Ground) Terminal
DANGER Hot Surface
Double Insulated

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Do not dispose electronic equipment as unsorted municipal waste.
Please use a separate collection facility or contact the supplier from
which this instrument was purchased.
Safety Guidelines
General Guideline
CAUTION
Do not place heavy objects on the instrument.
Do not place flammable objects on the instrument.
Avoid severe impact or rough handling that may damage the
function generator.
Avoid discharges of static electricity on or near the function
generator.
Use only mating connectors, not bare wires, for the terminals.
The instrument should only be disassembled by a qualified
technician.

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(Measurement categories) EN 61010-1:2001 specifies the
measurement categories and their requirements as follows. The AFG-
31000 falls under category II.
Measurement category IV is for measurement performed at the
source of a low-voltage installation.
Measurement category III is for measurement performed in a
building installation.
Measurement category II is for measurement performed on circuits
directly connected to a low voltage installation.
Measurement category I is for measurements performed on
circuits not directly connected to Mains.
Power Supply
WARNING
AC Input voltage: 100 ~ 240VAC, 50 ~ 60Hz.
Connect the protective grounding conductor of the AC power cord
to an earth ground to prevent electric shock.
Fuse
WARNING
Fuse type: T1A/250V.
Only qualified technicians should replace the fuse.
To ensure fire protection, replace the fuse only with the specified
type and rating.
Disconnect the power cord and all test leads before replacing the
fuse.
Make sure the cause of fuse blowout is fixed before replacing the
fuse.

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Cleaning the function
generator
Disconnect the power cord before cleaning the function generator.
Use a soft cloth dampened in a solution of mild detergent and
water. Do not spray any liquid into the function generator.
Do not use chemicals containing harsh products such as benzene,
toluene, xylene, and acetone.
Operation
Environment
Location: Indoor, no direct sunlight, dust free, almost non-
conductive pollution (Note below) and avoid strong magnetic
fields.
Relative Humidity: < 80%
Altitude: < 2000m
Temperature: 0°C to 40°C
(Pollution Degree) EN 61010-1:2001 specifies pollution degrees and their
requirements as follows. The function generator falls under degree 2.
Pollution refers to “addition of foreign matter, solid, liquid, or gaseous (ionized
gases), that may produce a reduction of dielectric strength or surface
resistivity”.
Pollution degree 1: No pollution or only dry, non-conductive pollution
occurs. The pollution has no influence.
Pollution degree 2: Normally only non-conductive pollution occurs.
Occasionally, however, a temporary conductivity caused by condensation
must be expected.
Pollution degree 3: Conductive pollution occurs, or dry, non-conductive
pollution occurs which becomes conductive due to condensation which is
expected. In such conditions, equipment is normally protected against
exposure to direct sunlight, precipitation, and full wind pressure, but neither
temperature nor humidity is controlled.

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Storage environment
Location: Indoor
Relative Humidity: < 70%
Temperature: -10°C to 70°C
Disposal
Do not dispose this instrument as unsorted municipal waste. Please
use a separate collection facility or contact the supplier from which
this instrument was purchased. Please make sure discarded
electrical waste is properly recycled to reduce environmental impact.
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