SIGLENT SSG3000X User manual

SSG3000X
Signal Generator
User Manual
UM0803X -E01A

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Guaranty and Declaration
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in connection with the furnishing, use or performance of this manual as well as any
information contained.
Product Certification
SIGLENT 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.

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General Safety Summary
Carefully read the following safety precautions to avoid any personal injury or damage to the
instrument and any products connected to it. To avoid potential hazards, please use the
instrument as specified.
Use Proper AC Power Line
Only the power cord designed for the instrument and authorized by local country should be
used.
Ground the Instrument
The instrument is grounded through the protective earth conductor of the power line. To avoid
electric shock, please make sure the instrument is grounded correctly before connecting its
input or output terminals.
Connect the Probe Correctly.
If a probe is used, do not connect the ground lead to high voltage since it has isobaric electric
potential as the ground.
Look Over All Terminals’ Ratings
To avoid fire or electric shock, please look over all ratings and sign instruction of the
instrument. Before connecting the instrument, please read the manual carefully to gain more
information about the ratings.
Use Proper Overvoltage Protection
Make sure that no overvoltage (such as that caused by a thunderstorm) can reach the product,
or else the operator might be exposed to danger of electrical shock.
Electrostatic Prevention
Operate the instrument in an electrostatic discharge protective area environment to avoid
damages induced by static discharge. Always ground both the internal and external
conductors of the cable to release static before connecting.
Maintain Proper Ventilation
Inadequate ventilation may cause increasing of the instrument’s temperature, which will
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regularly.
Avoid Exposed Circuit or Components
Do not touch exposed contacts or components when the power is on.
Do Not Operate Without Covers
Do not operate the instrument with covers or panels removed.
Use Only the Specified Fuse.
Keep Product Surfaces Clean and Dry.
To avoid the influence of dust and/or moisture in the air, please keep the surface of the device
clean and dry.
Do Not Operate in Wet Conditions.
In order to avoid short circuiting to the interior of the device or electric shock, please do not
operate the instrument in a humid environment.
Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere.
In order to avoid damage to the device or personal injury, it is important to operate the device
away from an explosive atmosphere.

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Safety Terms and Symbols
Terms used in this manual:
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 used on the instrument. Symbols may appear on the instrument:
Hazardous Protective Warning Chassis
Voltage Earth Ground Ground

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SSG3000X Overview
The SIGLENT SSG3000X series is a bench top RF signal source, with an output frequency
range from 9 kHz to 3.2 GHz. It features light weight, small size, and convenient interface
make it ideal for R&D, education, production, and maintenance.
Features and Benefits
Frequency range from 9 kHz up to 3.2 GHz
0.01Hz frequency resolution
Level output from -110dBm~+20dBm.
0.01dBlevel resolution
Level accuracy ≤0.7dB(typ.)
Phase noise:<-110dBc/Hz @1GHz, offset 20kHz(typ.)
Standard AM, FM, and PM analog modulation with internal, external and Int+Ext
source
Pulse modulation, on/off ratio ≥0.7 dB (typ.)
Pulse train generator(option)
External IQ modulation with SDG6000X as the Baseband IQ signal
USB-power meter measurement
Equipped with a 5-inch (800x480) with display and a capacitive touch screen for
easy and convenient operation.

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Contents
Guaranty and Declaration..........................................................................................................II
General Safety Summary .........................................................................................................III
Safety Terms and Symbols........................................................................................................V
SSG3000X Overview................................................................................................................VI
Chapter 1 Quick Start ...........................................................................................................1
1.1 Appearance size..................................................................................................2
1.2 Preparing for Use.................................................................................................3
1.2.1 Adjust the Supporting Legs ..........................................................................3
1.2.2 Connect to AC Power Supply.......................................................................3
1.3 The Front Panel ...................................................................................................4
1.3.1 Front Panel Function Keys ...........................................................................4
1.3.2 Front Panel Key Backlight ............................................................................5
1.3.3 Digital keyboard............................................................................................6
1.3.4 Front Panel Connectors................................................................................8
1.4 Rear Panel ...........................................................................................................9
1.5 User interface.....................................................................................................13
1.6 Touch operation..................................................................................................15
1.7 Parameter setting...............................................................................................16
1.8 Help information.................................................................................................17
Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation........................................................................................18
2.1 Frequency Setting..............................................................................................19
2.1.1 RF output Frequency..................................................................................19
2.1.2 Freq Offset..................................................................................................20
2.1.3 Phase Offset...............................................................................................21
2.2 LevelSetting .......................................................................................................23
2.2.1 Level setting................................................................................................23
2.2.2 Level Offset.................................................................................................24
2.2.3 ALC State....................................................................................................25
2.2.4 Flatness ......................................................................................................26

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2.3 SweepSetting.....................................................................................................29
2.3.1 Sweep State................................................................................................29
2.3.2 Step Sweep.................................................................................................29
2.3.3 List sweep...................................................................................................30
2.3.4 Direction......................................................................................................32
2.3.5 Sweep Mode...............................................................................................32
2.3.6 Trigger Mode...............................................................................................32
2.3.7 Point Trigger................................................................................................33
2.3.8 Trigger Slope ..............................................................................................34
2.4 Modulation Setting .............................................................................................36
2.4.1 Amplitude Modulation (AM) ........................................................................36
2.4.2 Frequency Modulation (FM) .......................................................................39
2.4.3 Phase Modulation (PM)..............................................................................41
2.4.4 Pulse Modulation (PULSE).........................................................................44
2.5 LF Setting...........................................................................................................54
2.5.1 LF Source ...................................................................................................54
2.5.2 LF Sweep....................................................................................................55
2.6 Utility...................................................................................................................58
2.6.1 System........................................................................................................58
2.6.2 Store/Recall ................................................................................................65
2.7 Power Sensor.....................................................................................................68
2.7.1 Power meter setting....................................................................................68
2.7.2 Level Control...............................................................................................72
2.8 I/Q Modulation....................................................................................................74
2.8.1 Turning on I/Q modulation..........................................................................74
2.8.2 I/Q source ...................................................................................................74
2.9 Shortcut Keys.....................................................................................................75
2.9.1 Preset..........................................................................................................75
2.9.2 Home ..........................................................................................................78
2.9.3 Trigger.........................................................................................................78

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2.9.4 Esc/Close....................................................................................................78
2.9.5 Mod ON/OFF ..............................................................................................79
2.9.6 RF ON/OFF.................................................................................................79
Chapter 3 Application Examples.........................................................................................80
3.1 Output RF signal................................................................................................80
3.2 Output a modulated signal.................................................................................81
3.3 Output a pulse train............................................................................................83
3.4 Output IQ modulated signal...............................................................................85
3.5 Test the OIP3 of Active Devices with the SSG3000X........................................88
Chapter 4 Programming Overview .....................................................................................91
4.1 Remote Operation..............................................................................................91
4.1.1 Connecting via the USB Device port..........................................................91
4.1.2 Connecting via the LAN port.......................................................................92
4.1.3 GPIB: Connecting via the USB-Host port...................................................93
4.2 Build Communications.......................................................................................94
4.2.1 Build Communications Using VISA ............................................................94
4.2.2 Build Communications Using Sockets/Telnet.............................................96
4.3 Remote Control Capabilities..............................................................................97
4.3.1 User-defined Programming ........................................................................97
4.3.2 Send SCPI Commands via NI MAX...........................................................97
4.3.1 Web Control..............................................................................................100
Chapter 5 Service and Support........................................................................................101
5.1 General Inspection...........................................................................................101
5.2 Troubleshooting ...............................................................................................101
Chapter 6 Service and Support........................................................................................105
6.1 Service Summary.............................................................................................105
6.2 Contact Us .......................................................................................................106

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Chapter 1Quick Start
Subjects in this chapter:
Appearance Appearance size
Preparing for Use
The Front Panel
Rear Panel
User interface
Touch operation
Parameter setting
Help information

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1.1 Appearance size
Figure 1-1 Front View
Figure 1-2 Top View
Figure 1-3 Side View

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1.2 Preparing for Use
1.2.1 Adjust the Supporting Legs
For benchtop operation, you may want to use the supporting legs.Adjust the supporting
feet appropriately to tilt the RF signal source upwards.
Figure 1-4 before adjusting Figure 1-5 after adjusting
1.2.2 Connect to AC Power Supply
The RF signal source accepts 100-240V, 50/60/440Hz AC power supply. Please use the
power cord provided to connect the instrument to the power source as shown in the figure
below.
Figure 1-6 Power Interface

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1.3 The Front Panel
Figure 1-7 the Front Panel
Table 1-1 Front Panel Description
NO.
Description
NO.
Description
1
Function key
2
Knob
3
LF output
4
RF output
5
Direction key
6
Digital keyboard
7
Touch screen display area
8
Power button
1.3.1 Front Panel Function Keys
Table 1-2 Function keys description
Control Keys
Description
FREQ
Set frequency, frequency offset, phase offset and other related
parameters.
LEVEL
Set level, level offset, ALC state, flatness and other parameters, power
sensor display and control functions.
SWEEP
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parameters.
LF
Set LF state, LF level, LF frequency and other related parameters.
MOD
Set various modulation parameters (AM, FM, PM and PULSE).
I/Q
Set IQ related parameters
ESC/Close
During the parameter or editing process, pressing this key will clear the
input of the active function area and exit the parameter input state.
Press this button to return to local control of previously operating the
instrument remotely.
Trigger
When the trigger type is set to Key, press this button to perform one
operation.
MOD
ON/OFF
The main switch of various modulation modes.
RF ON/OFF
RF signal output switch
PRESET
Press this button to revert to the default parameter. The default
parameters refer to the default parameter table.
UTILITY
System and file related operations
HOME
You can get back to the main interface quickly
1.3.2 Front Panel Key Backlight
The on/off state and the color of the backlights of some keys at the front panel indicate the
working state of the SSG. The states are as listed below.
1. Power Switch
Light on and off alternatively, in breathing state: indicate the unit is in stand-by state.
Constant on: indicate the instrument is in normal operating state.
2. Mode ON/OFF
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modulation, and the lights will turn off.
3. RF ON/OFF
When the RF signal is turned on, the back light is on, and the radio signal is turned off.
1.3.3 Digital keyboard
The front panel of the RF signal source provides a numeric keypad (as shown below). The
keyboard supports English uppercase and lowercase characters, numbers, and common
symbols (including decimal points, blanks, spaces, and + /), mainly for editing the name of
files or folders and setting parameters (refer to the "parameter setting" section).
Figure 1-8 Digital keyboard
1.
Digit 0 and space bar switch.
2.
In the English state, enter the special symbol!, @, #, $, %, ^, &, *) In the digital state, enter
the decimal point.
3.
In the digital state, enter the "-" number, in the English state input for case switching.
4.
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frequency, press this key to set the units as GHz, if the input is a time-related parameter,
press this key to set the unit tons.
5.
When setting the amplitude, press this key to set the units as uV.When setting the
frequency, press this key to set the units as MHz, if the input is a time-related parameter,
press this key to set the unit to us.
6.
When setting the amplitude, press this key to set the units asmV. When setting
thefrequency, press this key to set kHz. If the input is a time-related parameters, press this
key to set the unitstoms.
7.
When setting the amplitude, press this key to set the units asdBm unit, whensetting a
frequency, the unit is Hz, if the input is a time correlation parameter, press this key to set
the units as s.
8.
During the parameter or editing process, pressing this key will clear the input of the active
function area and exit the parameter input state.
9.
In the parameter input process, pressing this key will end the parameter input and add the
currently set units for the parameter.

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1.3.4 Front Panel Connectors
Figure 1-9 front panel connectors
1. LF (low frequency) output
Output the low frequency signal. This is a BNC connection .The output can also be
configured to source the modulation waveform for FM and PM modulation types.
2. RF(Radio frequency) output terminal
RF signal output N-type connector with an impedance of 50 ohms.

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1.4 Rear Panel
Figure 1-10 Rear Panel
1. AC power input terminal
The RF signal source can operate with AC power from specifications of the AC power
supply supported by RF signal source are 100 V - 240 Vat 45 Hz - 440 Hz. Please connect
the RF signal source to the AC power supply with the supplied power cord.
2. Ground
System groundterminal.
3. LAN interface
Used to link the RF signal source to the computer or computer network, the SSG3000X is
VXI-11 compliant, supports remote commands based on Socket and Telnet, and uses
WEB for remote control. It can quickly build test systems with other standard equipment.
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The RF signal source can be used as the "main device" to connect to the external USB
device. The interface reads the trace or state file from the U disk, or stores the current
instrument state or trace to the U disk, and can also save the content displayed on the
current screen in .BMP format to the U disk.
5. USB Device interface
The interface can be connected to a compatible computer and controlled by software on
the host computer
6. EXT MOD INPUT
Input BNC connection for an external modulation.
7. 10MHz IN
The [10MHz IN] and [10MHz OUT] connectors are commonly used to
establishsynchronization between multiple instruments.The RF source can use an internal
reference source or an external reference source.
If the instrument detects that there is a valid 10MHz IN signal at the 10MHz In connector, it
will used it as an external reference source. At this point the user interface status bar
shows "Ext Ref". When an external reference is lost, exceeded, or disconnected, the
instrument automatically switches to the internal reference, and the screen status bar will
no longer display "Ext Ref".
8. 10MHz OUT
The [10MHz IN] and [10MHz OUT] connectors are commonly used to
establishsynchronization between multiple instruments.The RF source can use an internal
reference source or an external reference source.