SIGLENT TECHNOLOGIES SDG7000A Series User manual

SDG7000A
Arbitrary Waveform
Generator
EN01A
Quick Start

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Copyright and Declaration
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China and other international stands conformance certification is in progress.

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Contents
COPYRIGHT AND DECLARATION.............................................................................................. I
GENERAL SAFETY SUMMARY.................................................................................................... 1
SAFETY TERMS AND SYMBOLS ................................................................................................ 3
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING ............................................................................................... 4
FIRST STEPS.................................................................................................................................... 5
PREPARATION BEFORE USE...................................................................................................... 6
THE FRONT PANEL........................................................................................................................ 8
THE REAR PANEL .......................................................................................................................... 9
TOUCH SCREEN DISPLAY..........................................................................................................10
FRONT PANEL OPERATION......................................................................................................13
BASIC OPERATIONS....................................................................................................................15

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General Safety Summary
Carefully read the following safety precautions to avoid person injury and prevent
damage to the instrument and any products connected to it. To avoid potential
hazards, please use the instrument as specified.
To Avoid Fire or Personal Injure.
Use The Proper Power Line.
Use only the special power line approved by the state and local authorities.
Ground the Instrument.
The instrument grounds through the protective terra conductor of the power line. To
avoid electric shock, the ground conductor must be connected to the earth. Make
sure the instrument is grounded correctly before connecting its input or output
terminals.
Connect the Signal Wire Correctly.
The potential of the signal wire is equal to the earth, so do not connect the signal
wire to a high voltage. Do not touch the exposed contacts or components.
Look over All Terminals Ratings.
To avoid fire or electric shock, please look over all ratings and signed instructions of
the instrument. Before connecting the instrument, please read the manual carefully
to gain more information about the ratings.
Equipment Maintenance and Service.
In the event of an equipment failure, please do not dismantle the machine for
maintenance. The equipment contains capacitors, power supply, transformers and
other energy storage devices which may cause high voltage damage. The internal
devices of the equipment are sensitive to static electricity and direct contact can

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easily cause irreparable damage to the equipment. It is necessary to return to the
factory or to the company's designated maintenance organization for maintenance.
Be sure to pull out the power cord before repairing the equipment. Live line
operation is strictly prohibited. The equipment can only be powered on when the
maintenance is completed and the maintenance is confirmed to be successful.
Identification of Normal State of Equipment.
After the equipment is started, there will be no alarm information and error
information at the interface under normal conditions. The curve of the interface will
scan from left to right freely; if there is a button in the scanning process or there is
alarm or error prompt, the device may be in an abnormal state. You need to view
the specific prompt information. You can try to restart the setting. If the fault
information is still in place, do not use it for testing. Contact the manufacturer or the
maintenance department designated by the manufacturer to carry out maintenance
to avoid the wrong test data caused by the use of the fault or endanger the personal
safety.
Do Not Operate with Suspected Failures.
If you suspect that there is damage to the instrument, please let only qualified
service personnel check it.
Avoid Exposed Circuits, Wire, or Components.
Do not touch exposed contacts or components when the power is on.
Do not operate in wet/damp conditions.
Do not operate in an explosive atmosphere.
Keep the surface of the instrument clean and dry.
Only lithium batteries with the same specification could be used to replace
the battery on the main board.
The responsible body or operator should refer to the instruction manual to

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preserve the protection afforded by the equipment. If the equipment is used
in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the
equipment may be impaired.
Any parts of the device and its accessories are not allowed to be changed or
replaced, other than authorized by the manufacturer or agent.
Safety Terms and Symbols
Terms used on the instrument.
DANGER
Indicates an injury or hazard that may immediately happen.
WARNING
Indicates an injury or hazard that may not immediately happen
CAUTION
Indicates potential damage to the instrument or other property might
occur
Symbols used on the instrument.
Hazardous
Voltage
Protective
Earth Ground
Warning
Measurement
Ground
Power
Switch

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Maintenance and Cleaning
Maintenance: When storing or placing the instrument, do not expose the LCD to
direct sunlight for a long time.
Cleaning: Please clean the instrument frequently according to the use. The method
is as follows:
1. Use a soft cloth to wipe the floating dust outside the instrument and connector.
When cleaning the LCD, be careful not to scratch the transparent protective film.
2. Use a soft cloth soaked with water to clean the instrument. Please disconnect the
power supply. For more thorough cleaning, use an aqueous solvent of 75%
isopropanol.
Note: To avoid damaging the instrument, do not use any corrosive reagent or
cleaning reagent, and do not put it in fog, liquid or solvent. Before re-energizing,
please make sure that the instrument is dry to avoid electrical short circuit or
personal injury caused by moisture.

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First steps
Delivery Checklist
First, verify that all items listed on the packing list have been delivered. If you note
any omissions or damage, please contact your nearest SIGLENT customer service
center or distributor as soon as possible. If you fail to contact us immediately in case
of omission or damage, we will not be responsible for replacement.
Quality Assurance
The instrument has a 3-year warranty (1-year warranty for probe attachments) from
the date of shipment, during normal use and operation. SIGLENT can repair or
replace any product that is returned to the authorized service center during the
warranty period. We must first examine the product to make sure that the defect is
caused by the process or material, not by abuse, negligence, accident, abnormal
conditions or operation.
SIGLENT shall not be responsible for any defect, damage, or failure caused by any
of the following:
a) Attempted repairs or installations by personnel other than SIGLENT.
b) Connection to incompatible devices/incorrect connection.
c) For any damage or malfunction caused by the use of non-SIGLENT supplies. Furthermore,
SIGLENT shall not be obligated to service a product that has been modified. Spare,
replacement parts, and repairs have a 90-day warranty.
The instrument's firmware has been thoroughly tested and is presumed to be
functional. Nevertheless, it is supplied without warranty of anykind covering detailed
performance. Products not made by SIGLENT are covered solely by the warranty
of the original equipment manufacturer.
Maintenance Agreement
We provide various services on the basis of maintenance agreements. We offer
extended warranties as well as installation, training, enhancement and on-site
maintenance and other services through specialized supplementary support
agreements. For details, please consult your local SIGLENT customer service
center or distributor.

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Preparation before Use
Adjust the Supporting Legs
Adjust the supporting legs properly to use them as stands to tilt the instrument
upwards for stable placement as well as easier operation and observation of the
instrument.
Before adjustment
After adjustment
Connecting to Power Supply
The standard power supply for the instrument is 100~240 V, 50/60 Hz. Please use
the power cord provided with the instrument to connect it to AC power.

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Power on
First turn on the power switch under the AC socketon the rear panel, and then press
the power button on the front panel to start the equipment. If it is set to “Auto Power-
on ”, the device will automatically boot when the power is connected.
Steps for enabling the "Auto Power-on " function:
Utility > Setting > Auto Power-on.
Power off
Press and hold the power button on the front panel for two seconds to turn off the
device, or turn it off through the following steps:
Utility > Shut Down .
The Power button does not disconnect the instrument from the AC
power supply. The way to fully power down the instrument is to
disconnect the AC power input by turning off the power switch under
the AC socket on the rear panel or unplugging the AC power cord from
the outlet.
Choosing the Language
Utility > Setting > Language.
System Information
Utility > System Info .

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The Front Panel
Touch Screen Display The
control and display center of the
instrument. See "0Touch Screen
Display “Touch Screen
Display”for details.
CH2 Output Same as CH1
except that when outputting
baseband I / Q signal, CH2 is as
“Q”signal.
Front Panel Keyboard Includes
knobs and keys, which are used
to quickly call or set some
common functions. See “Front
Panel Operation”for details.
USB 2.0 Hosts
Power Button
CH1 Output When the output is
differential, right is "+" and left is
"-"; When the output is single-
ended, it is output by the "+" port.
When outputting baseband I / Q
signal, CH1 is as “I”signal;When
outputting IF signal, CH1 is as
the IF.

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The Rear Panel
10 MHz Reference Clock
Output and Input
External Modulation Signal /
Counter Input
Trigger In/Trigger Out /Sync
Out
When internal trigger or manual
trigger is used for frequency
sweep, burst and other functions,
trigger signal can be output from
this port; When an external
trigger is used, a trigger signal is
input from the port; It can also be
output as a synchronization
signal with the same signal
frequency and input as external
modulation signal for ASK / FSK /
PSK.
Markers
16-bit Digital Bus Output
USB 2.0 Host
USB 2.0 Device
10M/100M LAN
AC Power Input
Power Switch
Earth Terminal
OCXO (factory installed)

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Touch Screen Display
Home Page
Carrier Setting Boxes set and display parameters of the carrier. Click to enter
the carrier setting page.
Modulation/Sweep/Burst Setting Boxes set and display parameters of
modulation/sweep/burst. Click to enter the modulation/sweep/burst setting
page.
Waveform Combine Setting provides schematic diagram and setting of two
channel combine. Click the switches in the area to switch between channel
output alone and channel output after combination.
Channel Output Setting Boxes set and display output parameters. Click to
switch between On/Off.
Toolbar provides shortcuts to common functions.
Status Bar Displays information such as network connection status, clock
status, phase mode and time/date.

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Parameter Setting Page
Channel Tab Click the tab corresponding to the channel to switch to the
parameter setting page of the channel.
Waveform Preview Displays the preview of waveform
Parameter Setting Box The parameter name is on theleft. Ifthe parameter
name is followed by an icon ，it indicates that the parameter has
alternative parameters, such as "Frequency" can be switched to "Period".
Click here to switch the parameter.
The parameter value is on the right. If the value has a unit, the unit will be
displayed. Click the parameter value area to set the value through the virtual
keyboard or front panel keyboard.
If the parameter value or unit is followed by an icon ，it means that there
are multiple options (for example, the unit of sine wave amplitude can be
set to "Vpp", "Vrms" or "dBm"), click the icon to select.
If the parameter value area isa switch icon ，itmeans that theparameter
has only "ON" and "OFF" states. Click the icon to switch.
If the parameter value is followed by an icon ，it indicates that there are
more detailed parameter settings. Click the icon to enter the corresponding
next level page.
Go to the Homepage
Status Bar Displays information such as network connection status, clock
status, phase mode and time/date.

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Description of Icons in the Status Bar
The network is connected. Click this icon to quickly set the LAN.
No network connection. Click this icon to quickly set the LAN.
USB storage device detected.
The clock source is internal. Click this icon to quickly set the clock
source.
The clock source is external. Click this icon to quickly set the clock
source.
The clock source isexternal, but novalid external clock was detected.
Click this icon to quickly set the clock source.
The phase mode is "Locked". Click this icon to quickly set the phase
mode.
The phase mode is "Independent". Click this icon to quickly set the
phase mode.
Time/date. Click this area to quickly set the time/date.
Gesture and Mouse Control
The instrument is mainly operated by touching / clicking the screen. If it is connected
with a mouse, you can also use the mouse to operate. Due to the small screen, it is
recommended to use the mouse for operation.

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Front Panel Operation
Shortcut Buttons
Press the Burst / Mod / Sweep button to
quickly turn on/off the burst/modulation/sweep function
and jump to the corresponding parameter setting page.
When the function is turned on, the corresponding button
light is on;
Press the AWG / I/Q button to quickly switch the
waveform to arbitrarily waveform/vector signal and jump
to the corresponding parameter setting page. When the
waveform is selected, the corresponding button light is on;
Press the Digital button to quickly turn on / off the digital bus output and jump
to the corresponding parameter setting page. When the digital bus is turned on,
the corresponding button light is on;
Press the Waveform button to quickly recall the waveform selection menu;
Press the Utility button to quickly recall the system setup menu.
Numeric Keypad and Knob
Use the numeric keypad to directly enter the
value and order of magnitude of the selected
parameter. For example, to set the frequency
to 1 GHz, press the keys 1 and G/n in
turn. If the order of magnitude is 1 (100), you
can press Enter directly.
In addition to directly typing parameter
values with the numeric keypad, you can also
use the knob to realize continuous
adjustment of parameters. Press the knob on
the selected parameter box and press the
button ◀and ▶below the knob to
select the digit to be adjusted, and then
rotate the knob clockwise to increase the
value or counterclockwise to decrease the
value.

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Channel Setting Buttons
Press this button to quickly switch between CH1 and CH2
parameter setting pages
Press this button to switch the channel output on/off. When the
channel is ON, the indicator light above the corresponding BNC
connector lights up. Press this button for 2 seconds to switch the
channel output load between 50Ω and high impedance.
Other Buttons
Press this button to go to the home page
Press this button to turn the touch screen on/off. When the touch
screen is enabled, the corresponding light is on

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Basic Operations
This manual provides instructions for the basic operations of the instrument. For
more advanced operations, please refer to the User Manual of the product.
Basic Waveform Setting
Taking setting sine wave as an example, some basic parameters of standard
waveform are explained.
Waveform selection: Where you
can select the waveform type.
Amplitude/High level setting
Offset/Low level setting
The load setting: It is used to
inform the instrument of the
accurate external load value.
Phase/Delay setting
Harmonic setting (sine wave only)
Output switch
Modulation/Sweep/Burst setting
Frequency/Period setting

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Table 1 Description of basic waveform parameters
Sine/Square/Pulse/Ramp/PRBS
Frequency/Period
Frequency/Period of the signal. The unit of frequency is
Hz and the unit of period is second. The relationship
between the two is:
Frequency = 1/Period
Amplitude/Highlevel
Offset/Lowlevel
The amplitude/offset of the signal is linked with the high
level/low level. Amplitude value refers to the difference
between the highest point (high level, unit V) and the
lowest point (low level, unit V) of the signal. The supported
units include Vpp, Vrms and dBm (available when the load
≠ HiZ); Offset refers to the DC component superimposed
on the signal waveform, in V; The relationship of several
parameters is:
Amplitude value (Vpp) = Highlevel - Lowlevel
Offset = (Highlevel + Lowlevel)/2
Common Mode
The common mode value of the signal when the signal
output is set to differential.
Phase/Delay
The phase/delay of the signal is meaningful only when the
dual channel phase mode is “Locked”, which is used to
set the phase relationship between the two channels. The
unit of phase is Degree, the unit of delay is second, and
the relationship between them is:
Delay = - (Period x Phase/360°)
Square
DutyCycle
The ratio of the positive width to period of square wave.
Pulse
Width/DutyCycle
Width refers to the positive pulse width of the pulse, the
unit is second; Dutycycle refers to the ratio of the positive
pulse width to period. The relationship between the two is:
Pulse width = Period x DutyCycle
Rise Edge/Fall Edge
The rising edge refers to the rising time of 10% ～90%,
and the falling edge refers to the falling time of 90% ～
10%, both in second. The rising edge and falling edge are