Teledyne T3AWG2152 User manual

Operator’s Manual
T3AWG2152
Simple AFG
Rev. 1.0

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Summary
GENERAL SAFETY SUMMARY .................................................................................................................................5
TO AVOID FIRE OR PERSONAL INJURY.................................................................................................................................5
Use Proper Power Cord .........................................................................................................................................5
Ground the Product...............................................................................................................................................5
Observe All Terminal Ratings ................................................................................................................................5
Power Disconnect..................................................................................................................................................5
Do Not Operate Without Covers ...........................................................................................................................5
Do Not Operate With Suspected Failures..............................................................................................................5
Avoid Exposed Circuitry.........................................................................................................................................5
Do Not Operate in Wet/Damp Conditions ............................................................................................................5
Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere........................................................................................................5
Keep Product Surfaces Clean and Dry ...................................................................................................................5
Provide Proper Ventilation ....................................................................................................................................5
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS...................................................................................................................................................6
Safety Symbols ......................................................................................................................................................6
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS.....................................................................................................................8
PRODUCT END-OF-LIFE HANDLING ....................................................................................................................................8
EQUIPMENT RECYCLING...................................................................................................................................................8
PREFACE ................................................................................................................................................................9
PACKAGECONTENTS.......................................................................................................................................................9
RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES T3AWG2152 .....................................................................................................................9
MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS........................................................................................................................................9
KEY FEATURES..............................................................................................................................................................11
INSTALLING YOUR INSTRUMENT.......................................................................................................................... 11
OPERATING REQUIREMENTS...........................................................................................................................................11
ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS....................................................................................................................................12
POWER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS ......................................................................................................................................12
CLEANING...................................................................................................................................................................13
CALIBRATION...............................................................................................................................................................13
ABNORMAL CONDITIONS ...............................................................................................................................................13
POWER THE INSTRUMENT ON AND OFF............................................................................................................................14
PROTECT YOUR INSTRUMENT FROM MISUSE .....................................................................................................................14
OBTAINING THE LATEST VERSION RELEASES.......................................................................................................................15
INSTALL SIMPLE AFG APPLICATION..................................................................................................................................15
INSTRUMENT OVERVIEW..................................................................................................................................... 16
FRONT PANEL..............................................................................................................................................................16
Analog Outputs ...................................................................................................................................................16
Marker Output Connector...................................................................................................................................16
Trigger In Connector ...........................................................................................................................................16
Soft keyboard and rotary knob ...........................................................................................................................17

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Numeric Keypad ..................................................................................................................................................18
REAR PANEL................................................................................................................................................................19
Reference Clock Input Connector ........................................................................................................................20
Reference Clock Output Connector .....................................................................................................................20
Digital Output connector ....................................................................................................................................20
INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................................... 21
RUN MODE.................................................................................................................................................................21
SIMPLE AFG SOFTWARE .......................................................................................................................................22
SIMPLE AFG TOUCH UI.................................................................................................................................................22
USER INTERFACE DESCRIPTION........................................................................................................................................23
Waveform Parameters Area ...............................................................................................................................25
Graph Area..........................................................................................................................................................27
Channel Information ...........................................................................................................................................27
Command Bar Area.............................................................................................................................................28
INPUT / OUTPUT CHANNELS ................................................................................................................................31
ANALOG OUTPUT CHANNEL ...........................................................................................................................................31
Main Channel Vertical Parameters .....................................................................................................................31
Main Channels Horizontal parameter.................................................................................................................34
AUXILIARY CHANNELS ...................................................................................................................................................36
Marker Out..........................................................................................................................................................36
Trigger In.............................................................................................................................................................36
Reference Clock Input..........................................................................................................................................37
Reference Clock Output.......................................................................................................................................37
Digital Output connector ....................................................................................................................................37
PREDEFINED WAVEFORMS .................................................................................................................................. 38
List and parameters of predefined waveforms ...................................................................................................38
RUN MODE .......................................................................................................................................................... 42
CONTINUOUS ..............................................................................................................................................................42
Marker Out behaviour in Continuous Run Mode ................................................................................................42
MODULATION .............................................................................................................................................................43
Marker Out behaviour in Modulation Run Mode................................................................................................44
Modulation General Parameter..........................................................................................................................45
Modulation Types and associated parameters...................................................................................................45
SWEEP .......................................................................................................................................................................46
Marker Out behaviour in Sweep Run Mode........................................................................................................46
Sweep Mode........................................................................................................................................................47
Parameters..........................................................................................................................................................47
Sweep Trigger Mode ...........................................................................................................................................47
BURST........................................................................................................................................................................48
Marker Out behaviour in Burst Run Mode..........................................................................................................48
Burst Mode..........................................................................................................................................................48

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MAIN COMMAND BUTTON DESCRIPTION............................................................................................................ 50
SAVE SETTINGS ............................................................................................................................................................50
LOAD SETTINGS............................................................................................................................................................51
REMOTE CONTROL .......................................................................................................................................................51
CHANNELS AND DEVICE SETTING.....................................................................................................................................53
Channels Settings................................................................................................................................................53
Device Settings....................................................................................................................................................55
Trigger In Settings ...............................................................................................................................................56
Marker Out Settings............................................................................................................................................57
IMPORT FROM FILE.......................................................................................................................................................58
CHANNEL COUPLING.....................................................................................................................................................61
CERTIFICATIONS................................................................................................................................................... 64
EMC COMPLIANCE.......................................................................................................................................................64
SAFETY COMPLIANCE ....................................................................................................................................................64
ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE.......................................................................................................................................65

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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 Cord
Use only the power cord specified for this product and certified for the country of use.
Ground the Product
This product is grounded through the grounding conductor of the power cord. To avoid electric shock, the
grounding conductor must be connected to earth ground. Before making connections to the input or
output terminals of the product, ensure that the product is properly grounded.
Observe All Terminal Ratings
To avoid fire or shock hazard, observe all ratings and markings on the product. Consult the product
manual for further ratings information before making connections to the product.
Power Disconnect
The power cord provides Mains disconnect.
Do Not Operate Without Covers
Do not operate this product with covers or panels removed.
Do Not Operate With Suspected Failures
If you suspect that there is damage to this product, have it inspected by qualified service personnel.
Avoid Exposed Circuitry
Do not touch exposed connections and components when power is present.
Do Not Operate in Wet/Damp Conditions
Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere
Keep Product Surfaces Clean and Dry
Provide Proper Ventilation
Refer to the manual’s installation instructions for details on installing the product so it has proper
ventilation.

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Safety Requirements
This section contains information and warnings that must be observed to keep the instrument operating
in a correct and safe condition. You are required to follow generally accepted safety procedures in
addition to the safety precautions specified in this section.
Safety Symbols
Where the following symbols appear on the instrument’s front or rear panels, or in this manual, they
alert you to important safety considerations.
This symbol is used where caution is required. Refer to the accompanying information or
documents in order to protect against personal injury or damage to the instrument.
This symbol warns of a potential risk of shock hazard.
This symbol is used to denote the measurement ground connection.
This symbol is used to denote a frame or chassis connection.
This symbol is used to denote a safety ground connection.
On (Supply). This is the DC power connect/disconnect switch at the back of the
instrument.
Off (Supply). This is the DC power connect/disconnect switch at the back of the
instrument.
This symbol is used to denote Power. It is located on the front panel and denotes
Power On/Off status of the instrument.
This symbol is used to denote Direct Current.
This symbol is used to denote that the device connectors are sensitive to electrostatic
discharge

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CAUTION
The CAUTION sign indicates a potential hazard. It calls attention to a procedure, practice or condition
which, if not followed, could possibly cause damage to equipment. If a CAUTION is indicated, do not
proceed until its conditions are fully understood and met.
WARNING
The WARNING sign indicates a potential hazard. It calls attention to a procedure, practice or condition
which, if not followed, could possibly cause bodily injury or death. If a WARNING is indicated, do not
proceed until its conditions are fully understood and met.
CAT I
Installation (Overvoltage) Category rating per EN 61010-1 safety standard and is applicable for the
instrument front panel measuring terminals. CAT I rated terminals must only be connected to source
circuits in which measures are taken to limit transient voltages to an appropriately low level.

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Environmental considerations
Product End-of-life Handling
Observe the following guidelines when recycling an instrument or component.
Equipment Recycling
Production of this equipment required the extraction and use of natural resources. The equipment may
contain substances that could be harmful to the environment or human health if improperly handled at
the product’s end of life. In order to avoid release of such substances into the environment and to
reduce the use of natural resources, we encourage you to recycle this product in an appropriate system
that will ensure that most of the materials are reused or recycled appropriately.
The symbol shown to the left indicates that this product complies with the European
Union’s requirements according to Directive 2002/96/EC on waste electrical and electronic
equipment (WEEE).

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Preface
This manual describes the installation and operation of T3AWG2152 using the Simple AFG software.
Basic operations and concepts are presented in this manual.
The easiest touch screen display interface allows to create waveforms scenarios, only in few screen
touches.
The T3AWG2152 offers premium signal integrity thanks to the 16-bit resolution DAC. The output signal
can reach up to 6Volts pk-pk into 50 Ohm single ended. The T3AWG2152can generate signals up to
150MHz.
The software architecture provides the possibility to easily generate predefined waveforms and
modulated signals or to load an arbitrary waveform from a user defined file.
Package Contents
The standard T3AWG2152 package includes the following:
•T3AWG2152 Arbitrary Waveform Generator equipment
•Power Cord
•Performance/Calibration Certificate
•CE certificate
Recommended Accessories T3AWG2152 and T3AWG2152-D
Item
Description
T3AWG3K-RACKMOUNT
Rack Mount Kit
Recommended Accessories T3AWG2152-D only
Item
Description
T3AWG3-8DIG-SMA
LVDS to SMA digital adapter cable
Mechanical Characteristics
Net Weight
6.5kg
Net Weight with Package
7 kg

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Overall Dimensions
Height: 143 mm
Width: 362 mm
Depth: 258 mm

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Key features
The following list describes some of the key features of the T3AWG2152:
•High resolution, high sampling rate: 16 Bits, 600MS/s
•Best output frequency vs amplitude trade off: up to 150MHz, up to 6V voltage window
•2 operating modes in the same instruments: Function Generator and Arbitrary Waveform
Generator
•Very long memory: up to 128MSample per channel
•Mixed signal generation: 2 analog outputs + 8 digital outputs (T3AWG2152-D model only)
•Simple touch screen user interface to create complex waveforms scenarios just in few screen
touches
•Large 7”, 1024x600 capacitive touch LCD
•Touchscreen or Keypad data entering
•Windows 10 operating system
•USB and LAN interfaces
•Compact case size with the possibility of rack mounting in 3U
Installing your instrument
Unpack the instrument and check that you received all items listed in the Package Content paragraph.
NOTE. The instrument does not ship with a product software CD. To reinstall the product software,
follow the instructions in the paragraph “Obtaining the latest version releases” to get the latest software
release and the instructions in the paragraph “Install Simple AFG Application” to install the application.
Operating Requirements
CAUTION. To ensure proper cooling, keep sides of the instrument clear of obstructions.
Place the instrument on a cart or bench, observing clearance requirements:
•Top: 20 mm (0.8 in)
•Left and right side: 150 mm (5.9 in)
•Bottom: 20 mm (0.8 in)
•Rear: 75 mm (3 in)
CAUTION. Ensure that the equipment is positioned in a way that the disconnecting device can be readily
accessible.

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The instrument is intended for indoor use and should be operated in a clean, dry, nonconductive
environment. Occasionally a temporary conductivity that is caused by condensation must be expected.
This location is a typical office/home environment. Temporary condensation occurs only when the
product is out of service.
Environmental requirements
Before using this product, ensure that its operating environment is maintained within these parameters:
Temperature
Operating +5°C to +40°C (+41°F to 104°F)
Non-operating -20°C to +60°C (-4°F to 140°F)
Humidity
Operating 5% to 80% relative humidity with a maximum wet
bulk temperature of 29°C at or below +40°C, non-condensing.
Non-operating 5% to 95% relative humidity with a maximum wet
bulb temperature of 40°C at or below +60°C, non- condensing.
Altitude
Operating 3,000 m (9,843 feet)
Non-operating 12,000 m (39,370 feet)
Power supply requirements
WARNING. To reduce the risk of fire and shock, ensure that the mains supply voltage fluctuations do
not exceed 10% of the operating voltage range.
No manual voltage selection is required because the AC Adapter automatically adapts to line voltage.
Source Voltage and Frequency
100 to 240VAC ±10% @ 45-66 Hz
Power Consumption
Maximum: 100W
WARNING - Electrical Shock Hazard
Only use the power cord provided with your instrument

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Cleaning
WARNING. To avoid personal injury, power off the instrument and disconnect it from line voltage
before performing any other following procedures.
Inspect the arbitrary waveform generator as often as operating conditions require. To clean the exterior
surface, perform the following steps:
•Remove loose dust on the outside the instrument with a lint-free cloth. Use care to avoid
scratching the front panel display.
•Use a soft cloth dampened with water to clean the instrument. Use a 75% isopropyl alcohol
solution as a cleaner.
CAUTION. To avoid damage to the surface of the arbitrary waveform generator, do not use any
abrasive or chemical cleaning agents.
Calibration
The recommended calibration interval is one year. Calibration should be performed by qualified
personnel only.
Abnormal Conditions
Operate the instrument only as intended by the manufacturer.
If you suspect the instrument’s protection has been impaired, disconnect the power cord and secure the
instrument against any unintended operation.
The instrument’s protection is likely to be impaired if, for example, the instrument shows visible damage
or has been subjected to severe transport stresses.
Proper use of the instrument depends on careful reading of all instructions and labels.
WARNING. Any use of the instrument in a manner not specified by the manufacturer may impair the
instrument’s safety protection.

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Power the Instrument On and Off
Power On
•Insert the AC power cord into the power receptacle on the rear panel;
•Use the front-panel power button to power on the instrument;
•Wait until the system shows windows desktop;
•The Simple AFG software will start automatically.
Power Off
•Close the application in use
•Press the front-panel power button to power off the instrument.
Protect Your Instrument from Misuse
Check Input and Output Connectors
When connecting a cable, be sure to distinguish the input connector from the output connectors to avoid
making the wrong connection.
CAUTION. Do not short output pins or apply external voltages to Output connectors. The instrument
may be damaged.
CAUTION. Do not apply excessive inputs over ±15Vpk to Trigger Input connector. The instrument may be
damaged.

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Obtaining the Latest Version Releases
The latest release of the software may not be installed on your instrument. The latest version could be
found on Teledyne LeCroy website (www.teledynelecroy.com) in the support area
Install Simple AFG Application
If your instrument has already installed another version of the Simple AFG application, you must first
uninstall it.
1. Download the Simple AFGTouchUI setup package from Teledyne LeCroy website and
decompress it to instrument’s local disk.
2. Double click on the “setup.exe” to start the installation.
3. Follow the steps and click next to continue the procedure.
4. When the application has been installed, press the “Close” button to continue.

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Instrument Overview
Front Panel
The Touch screen functionalities and features are described in the Simple AFG Application paragraph.
Analog Outputs
The T3AWG2152 instrument has two analog output channels, each one is single-ended and the
connector type is a standard BNC.
Marker Output Connector
The Marker Out BNC connector is located on the front panel in the T3AWG2152. See “Auxiliary Channels”
section form more information.
Trigger In Connector
The Trigger In BNC connector is located on the front panel in the T3AWG2152. See “Auxiliary Channels”
section form more information.
Single ended analog outputs /
Marker Out - Trigger In
Power
on/off
button
7” Capacitive
Touch Screen
Soft Keyboard and
Rotary Knob
Numeric
Keypad

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Soft keyboard and rotary knob
Most of the buttons you use with Simple AFG application are virtual ones on the touchscreen, but a few
physical buttons control basic functions, such as the setting of amplitude, offset, frequency, etc.
A physical numeric keypad is available on the front-panel and it can be used instead of the virtual
numeric pad.
A useful central knob is available for fine-tuning and adjustments during the on the fly set up operation.
The rotary knob will change the value in continuous, analog fashion. The push button rotary knob lets
you to change the value increment between Coarse and Fine adjustment.
The →key will move the selected digit to the right and the key will move the selected digit to left.
You can keep pressed the rotating knob and rotate it on the right or on the left to change the Delta
increment.
Rotary Knob
Rotary Push Button
Digit Selection Arrows

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Button
Description
HOME
If you are in a sub-menu page, use this button to return to the main page.
TRIGGER
Use this button to send an internal trigger to the instrument.
RUN
Use this button to start and stop the signal generation. If the button is on and
green the instrument is running while if it is off the instrument is stopped. Bushing
the button will change the instrument state.
LEFT ARROW
Once the virtual numeric keypad will be opened, use this button to move to the
left the digit selection cursor.
RIGHT ARROW
Once the virtual numeric keypad will be opened, use this button to move to the
right the digit selection cursor.
TOUCH SCREEN
OFF
Use this button to disable the touch screen.
AMPL./V HIGH
Use this button to set the high voltage level or the amplitude of the waveform.
FREQ/PERIOD
Use this button to set the period or the frequency of the waveform.
AWG <-> AFG
Use this button to switch between AFG mode and AWG operating mode.
OFFSET/V LOW
Use this button to set the low voltage level or the offset of the waveform.
PHASE/DELAY
N.A.
SETTINGS
Use this button to open the Settings page
CHANNEL SEL.
Use this button to change the output selection in the user interface
ALL OFF
Use this button to turn off all the outputs.
DEFAULT
Use this button to restore the default settings.
Numeric Keypad
The physical numeric keypad lets you to set the parameter value and their measure unit.
Once a parameter to be edited is selected by using the touch panel or the soft keyboard, each number
pressed in the keypad will be shown in the display. The Bksp key is provided for deleting erroneous key
presses. The [+/-] key will toggle the sign of the number being entered and may be pressed after
terminating the entry. After the sign and the numeric portion of the desired value have been entered,
the pressing of the multiplier button applies the parameter. The Enter button closes the virtual keyboard
and will apply the entered value.

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When you select a parameter on the user interface, if you press a Unit Measure Range button it will
automatically update the available range allowed for that parameter.
Unit Measure Range Button
Unit Measure Range
T/p
Tera / pico
G/n
Giga / nano
M/u
Mega / micro
k/m
Kilo / milli
For example if you select the Frequency parameter and you press k/m the unit measure range will be
kHz, if you press M/u it will be MHz, if you press G/n it will be GHz, if you press T/p nothing will happen
because that range is not available for the selected parameter.
If both the two unit of measure of a Unit Measure Range button are available for the selected
parameter (i.e. Mega and Micro), if you press the range button M/u, the range will switch accordingly
between Mega and Micro.
Rear Panel
The callouts on this image gives the description of the corresponding connectors.

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Reference Clock Input Connector
The T3AWG2152 instrument can use an external clock source to generate the sampling clock frequency.
The connector type is a SMA. See “Auxiliary Channels” section form more information.
Reference Clock Output Connector
This connector outputs the internal 10MHz reference clock used to synthesize the DAC sampling clock.
The connector type is a SMA. See “Auxiliary Channels” section form more information.
Digital Output connector
This connector is not used by AFG application.