SIGLENT SDG5122 User manual

User Manual
SDG5000 Series Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator
SDG5082/SDG5122/SDG5162
2017 SIGLENT TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD

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Declaration
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Contents in this Manual are not allowed to be copied, extracted and
translated before being allowed by SIGLENT Company

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General Safety Summary
Review the following safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage
to this product or any products connected to it. To avoid potential hazards,
use this product only as specified.
Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures.
To Avoid Fire or Personal Injury
Use proper power line. Only the special power line of the products
approved by the state should be used.
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 guide carefully before making connections to the instrument.
Do not operate without Covers. Do not operate the product with covers
or panels removed.
Avoid circuit or wire exposed. Do not touch the exposed connections
or components when the power is on.
Do not operate with suspected failures. If you suspect there is
damage with this product, you should have it inspected by qualified
service personnel authorized by SIGLENT before further operations.
Provide proper ventilation.
Do not operate in wet/damp conditions.

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Do not operate in an explosive atmosphere.
Keep the product’s surfaces clean and dry.
Not position the equipment so that it is difficult to operate the
disconnecting device (detachable plug)

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If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the
protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.
This product has been tested to the requirements of
CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1, second edition, including Amendment 1,
or a later version of the same standard incorporating the same level of
testing requirements.
Not to use the product for measurements within other measurement
categories, such as CAT II, CAT III, CAT IV.
Not to use the equipment for measurements on mains circuits, not to
use the equipment for measurements on voltage exceed the voltage
range describe in the manual.
Only probe assemblies which meet the manufacturer’s specifications
shall be used.
The Responsible body or operator should refer to the instruction
manual to preserve the protection afford 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 of his
agent.

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Safety Terms and Symbols
Terms in this guide, these terms may appear in this manual:
Hazardous Protective Warning Chassis Power
Voltage Earth Ground Ground Switch
Terms on the product, terms below may appear on the product:
DANGER: Indicates an injury or hazard that may immediately happen.
WARNING: Indicates an injury or hazard that may not immediately happen.
CAUTION: Indicates that a potential damage to the instrument or other
property might occur.
Symbols on the product: Symbols as followed may appear on the product:

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Introduction of SDG5000 Series
The manual covers the following 3 types of SDG5000 Series
Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generators: SDG5082, SDG5122, SDG5162.
SDG5000 Series adopt the direct digital synthesis (DDS) technology, which
can provide stable, high-precision, pure and low distortion signals. 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.
SDG5000 Series have a 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,
with the help of which, 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, DSB-AM,FM, PM, ASK, FSK and PWM
modulation functions generate modulated waveforms at ease, without the
help of a separate modulating source. USB I/O is a standard accessory, while
GPIB is optional. Remote instructions meet the SCPI specification
requirements.

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From the characteristics and specifications given below, you will understand
how SDG5000 can satisfy your requirements.
DDS technology provides precise, stable and low distortional output
signal.
4.3inch’TFT color LCD display.
500MSa/s sampling rate, 14-bit resolution.
Frequency characteristics:
Sine: 1μHz to 160MHz
Square: 1μHz to 50 MHz
Ramp: 1μHz to 4MHz
Pulse: 1μHz to 40MHz
White Noise: 100MHz bandwidth (-3dB)
Arbitrary: 1μHz to 40MHz
5 standard waveforms: Sine, Square, Ramp, Pulse, Noise
Multiple modulation function: AM, FM, PM, ASK, FSK, PWM, DSB-AM,
Sweep and Burst.
Multiple I/O: external modulation source, external 10 MHz reference input,
external trigger source, waveform output, synchronous signal output.
Support USB storage device. Software updating could also be performed
using USB devices.
Up to 512k sample points of internal waveform depth, which can rebuild
or simulate any complex waveform.
Remote control is realized using the USB.
Multiple interfaces: USB host & device, USB-GPIB (IEEE-488) and LAN
(option).

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Support the seamless connection with SIGLENT Series Digital
Oscilloscopes; can directly read and rebuild the stored waveform in the
oscilloscopes.
2 languages (English and Chinese) user interface and built-in help
system.
Note:
All the specifications described in this guide are according to SDG5162. If
you need to know the particular specifications about the other types, please
see ‘Specifications’in Chapter 6.

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Catalogue
General Safety Summary.................................................................................II
Introduction of SDG5000 Series .................................................................... VI
1. Getting Started...........................................................................................1
1.1. General Inspection...........................................................................2
1.2. Handle Adjustment...........................................................................3
1.3. The Front/Rear Panel.......................................................................4
1.4. To Set a Waveform...........................................................................7
1.5. To Set Modulate/Sweep/Burst........................................................14
1.6. To Set Output .................................................................................17
1.7. To Use Digital Input........................................................................20
1.8. To Use Waveforms/Utility/Parameter Function...............................21
2. Operating Your Generator........................................................................22
2.1. To Set Sine Signals........................................................................23
2.2. To Set Square Signals....................................................................28
2.3. To Set Ramp Signals......................................................................31
2.4. To Set Pulse Signals ......................................................................34
2.5. To Set Noise Signals......................................................................38
2.6. To Set Arbitrary Signals..................................................................40
2.7. To Set DC Signals..........................................................................47
2.8. To Generate the Modulated Waveform...........................................48
2.9. To Generate Sweep........................................................................63
2.10. To Generate Burst.......................................................................66
2.11. To Store and Recall.....................................................................71
2.12. To Set the Utility Function............................................................78
2.13. Test/Cal.......................................................................................88
2.14. Edition Information......................................................................92

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2.15. Updating Firmware......................................................................94
2.16. How to Use the Built-in Help System ..........................................95
3. Application and Examples .......................................................................96
3.1. Example 1:Generate a Sine Wave.................................................97
3.2. Example 2:Generate a Square Wave.............................................99
3.3. Example 3:Generate a Ramp Wave.............................................101
3.4. Example 4:Generate a Pulse Wave .............................................103
3.5. Example 5:Generate a Noise Wave .............................................105
3.6. Example 6:Generate an DC Wave...............................................106
3.7. Example 7:Generate a Sweep Linear Wave.................................107
3.8. Example 8:Generate a Burst Wave..............................................109
3.9. Example 9:Generate an AM Wave ............................................... 111
3.10. Example 10:Generate a FM Wave............................................113
3.11. Example 11:Generate a PM Wave............................................115
3.12. Example 12:Generate a FSK Wave ..........................................117
3.13. Example 13:Generate an ASK Wave ........................................119
3.14. Example 14: Generate a PWM Wave........................................121
3.15. Example 15: Generate a DSB-AM Wave ..................................123
4. Troubleshooting.....................................................................................125
General Inspecting................................................................................125
Troubleshooting....................................................................................126
5. Service and Support..............................................................................127
Maintain summary ................................................................................127
Contact SIGLENT.................................................................................128
6. Appendix................................................................................................129
Appendix A: Accessories ......................................................................129
Appendix B: Daily Maintain and Cleaning.............................................130

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1. Getting Started
This chapter covers the following topics:
General Inspection
Handle Adjustment
The Front/Rear Panel
To Set a Waveform
To Set Modulate/Sweep/Burst
To Set Output
To Use Digital Input
To Use Store/Utility/Help Function

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1.1. General Inspection
When you get a new SDG5000 Series 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 the whole
machine and the accessories pass the electric and mechanical testing.
2. Check the accessories.
Accessories supplied with the instrument are listed in chapter 6
‘Appendix A: Accessories’.
If the contents are incomplete or damaged, please notify your sales
representative.
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 sales
representative. If the shipping container is damaged, or the cushioning
materials show signs of stress, notify the carrier as well as your sales
office. Keep the shipping materials for the carrier’s inspection. Offices
will arrange for repair or replacement at their option without waiting for
claim settlement.

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1.2. Handle Adjustment
To adjust the handle position of SDG5000, please grip the handle by the
sides and pull it outward. Then, make the handle rotate to the desired
position.
Figure 1- 1 Viewing Position and Carrying Position

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1.3. The Front/Rear Panel
When you get a new SDG5000, first you need to understand 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.
SDG5000 has a clear and simple front panel. See Figure 1- 2 and
Figure 1- 3. The front panel has a knob and functional keys. The 6 blue grey
buttons on the down side of the screen are menu buttons (named F1 to F6
from left to right) with the help of which, you can enter different functions
menu or have direct specific applications. The signal input and output
interfaces are set at the front and rear panels which can help generating
multiple arbitrary waveforms. The various interfaces can meet the need of the
multiple interface communications.
Figure 1- 2 Front Panel of SDG5000 Series

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Figure 1- 3 Front Panel of SDG5000 Series
Figure 1- 4 Rear Panel of SDG5000 Series
Ext Trig/Gate
/ FSK/Burst
10MHz Out
10MHz In
Sync Out
USB Device
Power
Socket
USB Host
Waveform
keys
Number
keys
Knob
Power
LCD
Display
Menu
Operation
Function
keys
Output
Control
Direction
keys
Modulation
In

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Figure 1- 5 Display Interface (Sine Wave is the default display signal)
Character definitions in this User Manual:
The signs for buttons in this manual are the same as the panel buttons.
Please note that, the signs for the functional buttons on the operation panel
are represented by squared words, such as Waveforms, which represents
the transparent functional key with Sine on it on the front panel, while the
menu buttons are represented by brighten words such as Frequency, which
means the frequency option in the Sine menu.
Channel l
Information
Channel 2
Information
Waveform
Parameters
Softkey
Waveform
Display
Function
Status

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1.4. To Set a Waveform
Press Waveforms key and then you can see the neither softkey, See
Figure 1- 6. The exercise below will help you familiarize with the waveform
selection settings.
Figure 1- 6 Waveform Selection Buttons
1. Press Waveforms button and the waveform window will display, press
sine softkey. The Generator can generate sine signal with a frequency
from 1μHz to 160MHz. By setting frequency/period, amplitude/high level,
offset/low level, sine signal with different parameters can be generated.
Figure 1- 7 Sine Signal Display Interface
As is shown in Figure 1- 7, the default parameters are: 1KHz frequency,
4.0Vpp amplitude and 0Vdc offset.

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2. Press Waveforms button and the waveform window will display, press
Square softkey, The Generator can generate square signal with a
frequency from 1μHz to 50MHz and variable duty cycle.
Figure 1- 8 Square Signal Display Interface
As is shown in Figure 1- 8, the default parameters are: 1KHz frequency,
4.0Vpp amplitude, 0Vdc offset and 50% duty cycle.

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3. Press Waveforms button and the waveform window will display, press
Ramp softkey. The Generator can generate ramp signal with a frequency
of from 1μHz to 4MHz and variable symmetry.
Figure 1- 9 Ramp Signal Display Interface
As is shown in Figure 1- 9, the default parameters are: 1KHz frequency,
4.0Vpp amplitude, 0Vdc offset and 50% symmetry.