Systems

Arbitrary Waveform Generator

Type Sampling Frequency / Amplitude Resolution Order Number

WG810 WG820 WG1220 WG1240 WG1440 WG1475

10MHz / 8bit 20MHz / 8bit 20MHz / 12bit 40MHz / 12bit 40MHz / 14bit 75MHz / 14bit

120055 120056 120058 120059 MR144 MR147

Instruction Manual

Edition: January 2000

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Contents

Manufacturer:

Mair & Rohner OEG Rennbahnweg 55 A-1220 VIENNA / Austria

phone: ++43 1 2026400 fax: ++43 1 2026400 18 Internet:

email: homepage:

info@mrsys.at http://www.mrsys.at

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Contents

Contents
Supplied Items ............................................................................... Options .......................................................................................... Key Specifications ......................................................................... First Steps ..................................................................................... Inputs and Outputs of the AWG .............................................. Connection of the Arbitrary Waveform Generator to a PC ..... Safety Hints ............................................................................ Front Panel Operation ................................................................... Frequency ............................................................................... Amplitude ............................................................................... Offset ...................................................................................... Output Attenuator ................................................................... Selectable Low-Pass Filter .................................................... Menu ...................................................................................... Morphing ......................................................................... Waveform ........................................................................ Modulation ....................................................................... Symmetry (Duty-Cycle) .................................................... Position of Sync-Signal .................................................... Mode of Sync-Signal ....................................................... Trigger Mode ................................................................... Clock Source ................................................................... Special Functions ............................................................ Measurement of External Frequency .............................. Sweep Mode ................................................................... Special Button Modes ............................................................ Setup ............................................................................... 4 4 4 5 5 6 6 8 8 9 9 10 10 11 11 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 15 15 15 16 16

Menu Structure ............................................................................. 17 Calibration of the Instrument ......................................................... 18 Calibration Menu .................................................................... 18 Calibration Menu Overview ................................................. 21 Software SPro (optional) ............................................................... System Requirements ............................................................ Software Installation ............................................................... User Interface Overview ...................................................... 22 22 22 22

Instrument Specifications .............................................................. 24

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Supplied Items
Arbitrary waveform generator (AWG) Power cord (wall-mount AC power supply 12V AC for WG810 and WG820) Instruction manual (this booklet)

Options
Software SPro with serial link cable (PC to AWG,9-way, female-female, crossed pairs)

Key Specifications
Generation of arbitrary wave shapes with maximum clock frequency of 10MHz up to 75MHz (model dependent). 7 arbitrary wave shapes can be loaded, each up to 32768 data points; wave shapes remain permanent if unit is turned off. Additional analog mode (sinusoidal, triangular, pulse/square) Morphing (continuous fading between two different signals) 3 independent parameter storage sets (frequency, amplitude, offset, dutycycle, sync-position). Frequency measurement of external signal up to 10MHz. Operating modes: - periodic - single shot (single cycle) - single step - morphing (continuous fading between two different signals) - external trigger mode - AM/FM modulation mode - sweep mode - frequency measurement mode Sweep mode (arbitrary signals only): linear logarithmic exponential

Outputs: Inputs:

50 - analog output, sync output (TTL) external clock input, AM/FM input (trigger-input for single-cycle mode)

Can be connected to any PC with serial interface (i.e., unrestricted operation also in connection with notebook computers). Interface isolated from signal ground! Optional available programming and operating software SPro with powerful intuitive user interface running under MS-Windows. Allows CAD-like generation of arbitrary waveshapes (drawing objects: line, free-hand curve, mathematic functions etc.).

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First Steps

First Steps
This section describes the first turn-on of the arbitrary waveform generator (AWG), the connection to a PC, gives important operation and safety hints as well as a brief survey of the various features of the AWG.

Please read instructions carefully to avoid operating failures! CAUTION: To prevent damage to the instrument, check for proper match of line and instrument / power supply voltage and proper fuse type.

Inputs and Outputs of the AWG

On the front panel there are located the 50-analog output (OUTPUT), the sync output SYNC OUT, the frequency input FREQ IN to connect an external clock signal and the AM/FM- modulation/trigger input. analog (signal) output (OUTPUT): amplitude: offset: external frequency input (FREQ IN): 42V maximum, for external clock signal or as frequency measurement input. sync output (SYNC OUT ): TTL signal level, rising edge / falling edge, positive pulse / negative pulse, for arbitrary mode: adjustable position (allows triggering on a specific point of programmed waveform) modulation input (AM/FM ): +/-10V maximum, for amplitude or frequency modulation of the output signal, trigger input 0....20Vpp
(WG8xx: 0...14Vpp)

-10V....10V
(WG8xx: -7V...7V)

The rear panel shows the serial interface connector (PC interface). A standard 9-way link cable (female-female, crossed pairs) is required for AWG-to-PC connection.

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Connection of the Arbitrary Waveform Generator to a PC

The AWG can be connected to the serial interface (COM1 to COM4) of any personal computer by application of the link cable included to the optional software package SPro. This software allows the complete remote operation of the AWG as well as the CAD-like design of arbitrary waveforms which can subsequently be loaded permanently into the AWG.

Serial interface (RS232): Only three wires (RxD, TxD and Gnd) are used, connected as following (RxD, TxD crossed): PC
2 3 9pol. 5

AWG RxD TxD Gnd RxD TxD

2 3 5 9pol.

The serial interface of the AWG is isolated from the AWG signal ground!

Safety Hints
The application of the AWG as agreed by the manufacturer covers the items given in the section "Key Specifications". Application of the AWG beyond these specifications (especially in connection with hazardous environmental conditions) are not permitted. Hazardous environmental conditions are: operation in moisture or outdoor areas dust, inflammable or aggressive atmosphere, vapors and solvents significant mechanical vibrations strong electro-magnetic field, e.g., close to electrical drives or transformers etc. static electricity (strong electric fields and especially discharges)

Caution The instruments WG1220, WG1240, WG1440 and WG1475 are designed according to safety class I (third wire protective earth ground). Before connecting to the facility power outlet, examine extension cords etc. between the instrument and the facility power outlet for a continuous earth ground path. It is not permitted to operate the instrument without protective earth ground connection!

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In case of replacement of fuses it has to be guaranteed that the replacement components show the specified current/voltage rates and the specified interruption characteristic (standard/fast/slow). Any bypassing of fuses (shortage) is strictly not allowed! To avoid the risk of injury by electric current it has to be guaranteed that any opening of the instrument in case of repair has to be performed with disconnected power cord exclusively by qualified service personnel. In case of the possibility of a broken protective earth ground connection the instrument immediately has to be taken out of operation; furthermore, it has to be guaranteed that a inadvertent re-operation is avoided. This also is true for the case that the instrument shows mechanical damages or in case that the display remains inactive if the instrument is turned on. Capacitors inside the instrument can show dangerous voltages even if the instrument is disconnected from the facility power outlet!

The instruments WG810 and WG820 are operated with a wall-outlet power supply unit. The arbitrary waveform generator shows a nominal input voltage of 12V AC (safety class II). The instrument has to be operated exclusively by application of the included power supply device. The cabinet of WG810 and WG820 (which are supplied by a wall-outlet power supply) is not connected to the protective earth ground.

Isolated Signal Output The instruments feature isolated signal output which is of advantage for many applications which require testing signals not referenced to protective earth in order to avoid ground loops or to minimize common mode noise. The BNC-output terminals of the WGxxx instrument family are not connected to the protective earth ground (case). However, the voltage between signal ground (BNC terminals) and protective earth ground must not exceed 42V:

max. voltage between BNC terminals and protective earth ground: 42V

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Front Panel Operation

Front Panel Operation

Waveform-Generator

SYNC OUT

AM / FM

OUTPUT

42V

50 OHM

+-10V max

50 OHM

button 1

button 2

button 3

The instrument is designed to be operated easily and comfortable using the front panel elements (push-buttons, rotary knob, liquid crystal display). All basic operation modes and features are accessible via specific push-buttons. The enhanced instrument modes and parameters are accessible via LCD menu operation. Instrument options are also grouped to a (second) menu.

Frequency
If the Frequency push-button is single-pressed, the first line of the LCD shows the actual frequency. The second LCD line indicates either the mode line (Fig.1) or the storage line (Fig.2). Display of mode line or storage line can be toggled using the Frequency button. f = 1 , 2 3 4 k H z / 1 0 m o d e

* 1 0

Fig.1: Display of frequency (mode line) The frequency can be changed within the whole range using the rotary knob. If the mode line is displayed the frequency can be increased or decreased by a factor of 10 using buttons 1 or 3. The button 2 (mode) allows the change of the display mode; there, frequency, period or sampling frequency (only for arbitrary waveforms) are available. f = 1 , 2 3 4 k H z 1 k 2 5 1 0 k 0

5 0 k 0

Fig.2: Display of frequency (memory line) If the memory line is displayed by the LCD, the actual frequency can be set to the indicated value by a short push to the corresponding button 1 to 3 (the instrument features three non-volatile memory cells for frequency values).

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The actual frequency value can be saved to a memory cell using a long push to buttons 1 to 3 . The corresponding button has to be pushed until a long beep appears. (The storage of frequency values is also possible if the LCD line 2 displays the mode line!) The stored value will be displayed in a shortened way. If, e.g., the value 1.234kHz has been stored, the display indicates 1k23. Nevertheless, the storage cell contains the exact value of 1.234kHz. A signal beep will appear if the upper or lower frequency limit of the instrument is reached; in this case the frequency is set to the corresponding limit value.

Amplitude
The peak-to-peak value of the actual signal will be displayed in the first line of the LCD if the Amplitude button is pressed. The second line of the LCD shows (similar to the case of frequency adjustment) three amplitude storage values (cf. Fig.1). U a = 1 0 , 2 5 V p p 1 , 2 0 5 , 0 0

1 0 , 0

Fig.3: Display of signal amplitude (peak-to-peak) Again, the actual value can be set to a memory value by a short press to 3 ; if the buttons are pressed for a longer period the buttons 1 to actual amplitude will be stored to the corresponding memory cell. The amplitude value is limited to the range specified in the technical data section. If, e.g., the signal offset value is adjusted to Voffs=2V, a output voltage range of Va= Vmax 2V can be achieved. A warning beep will be provided if this limit is reached. Remark: Due to the output impedance (internal impedance) of the instrument (50 ) the voltage across the load is only 50% of the selected amplitude for a 50 load impedance (i.e., the amplitude value described above specifies the no-load output voltage)!

Offset
The actual offset value will be displayed in the first line of the LCD by pushing the Offset button. Similar to the frequency adjustment also here the second line acts as mode line (Fig.4) or indicates the content of the three available memory cells (Fig.5). U o f f s = - 2 , 3 5 V ( Fig.4: Display of offset (mode line) U o f f s = - 2 , 3 5 V - 3 , 2 0 + 2 , 3 Fig.5: Display of offset (memory line) )

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The application of the offset memory cells can be performed in the same way as has been already described for frequency adjustment. If the mode line is displayed one of the three operating modes uni-polar positive ( ), uni-polar negative ( ) or bipolar ( ) can be selected. For the uni-polar modes amplitude and offset are automatically limited in that way that the output signal of the instrument is either exclusively positive or negative, respectively. In case of bipolar operation mode both output signal polarities are permitted (cf. Fig.6). The actual polarity mode is indicated by parentheses ( ).
0V

Vpp Voffs
0V

Voffs Vpp

Vpp Voffs
0V

Fig.6 : Offset modes;

uni-polar positive (top left) uni-polar negative (top right) bipolar (bottom)

Output Attenuator
If the Output button is pressed the actual attenuation value is displayed (Fig.7); in case 'Lowpass-Filter' is indicated, the Output button has to be pressed again. O u t p u t ( 0 d B ) - 2 0 d B

O F F

Fig.7: Display of output attenuation If 20dB is selected, all indicated voltage values (amplitude, offset) are accordingly divided by the factor 10.

Selectable Low-Pass Filter

If the Output button is pressed a second time the status of the selectable lowpass filter is indicated (Fig.8). If (ON) is selected, a low-pass with a cut-off frequency of 10MHz (WG810: 500kHz) is inserted into the signal path (possible only for arbitrary signals). L o w p a s s - F i l t e r ( O N ) O F F Fig.8: Low-pass filter selection

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Front Panel Operation

Menu
A short-press of the Menu button allows the selection of a specific operating menu as given below. A long-press (2 sec.) to the Menu button selects the setup menu of the instrument (see page 13).

Morphing
This menu (Fig.9) is displayed only for Morphing wave shapes. Morphing wave shapes allow a cross-fading between two arbitrary wave shapes using 128 intermediate steps. There, the calculation of the cross-fading (i.e., the 128 intermediate wave shapes) is performed by the PC operating software. Once downloaded to the instrument, the intermediate wave shape 0...127 can either be selected manual using the rotary knob (man) or by the external signal fed to the AM/FM input (ext) (operating range: [5V...+5V] ). It has to be pointed out, that the transition between the individual wave shapes is perfectly smooth and does not show any drop-outs. M o r p h i n g ( m a n ) e x t a u t o Fig.9: Morphing menu

Waveform
Here the second line of the display can be shifted using the rotary knob (see Fig.10). Then the viewable wave shapes can be selected by pressing the buttons 1 to 3 . W a v e f o r M S i n T r i R e c (A R b 1) Fig.10: Waveform menu The wave shapes Sinusoidal (Sin), Triangular (Tri), Square-Wave (Rec) are generated using analog techniques. Contrary, the (Arb1) to (Arb8) represent the memory cells for arbitrary signal mode of the instrument. Further, also the operation mode DC can be selected using this menu. In this special wave shape mode a DC output voltage is generated by the instrument (within the general amplitude limits) which can be adjusted using the Offset button. All parameters which are meaningless for this mode (e.g., frequency adjustment etc.) are locked. A r b 3

A r b 2

...

Modulation
This menu allows the selection of one of the two possible modulation methods (Fig.11). Either no modulation (OFF) or amplitude modulation (AM) or frequency modulation (FM) of the output signal can be selected. M o d u l a t i O N ( O F F ) AM Fig.11: Modulation menu

F M

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The amplitude modulation is performed according to the relation:

AM:

Va,ss = VDisplay Vmod

Vmod = [5V...+5V]

If AM mode is selected, the amplitude of the instrument is adjusted automatically to 5Vss in order to guarantee the maximum operation range of the modulation voltage. However, this voltage can be modified using the amplitude adjustment. For FM mode the output frequency of the instrument can be modified in the region [0.5 fDisplay to fDisplay] according to:

FM:

fout = fDisplay (0.75 Vmod/5V 0.25)

Vmod = [5V...+5V]

Symmetry (Duty Cycle)

This menu appears only in case of triangle and square wave mode. D u t y C y c l e 1 5 % 5 0 % Fig.12: Symmetry menu The duty cycle of the output signal can be adjusted using the rotary button. Furthermore, again three memory values are available equal as, e.g., for frequency adjustment.
wave shape triangular square wave Frequency 1Hz ... 400kHz
1Hz ... 200kHz (WG810)

8 5 %

duty cycle region 1% ... 99% 1% ... 99% 5% ... 95%

20% ...80% 20% ...80%

Resolution 1% 1% 5%
5% 10%

1Hz ... 399,9kHz 400kHz ... 1,999MHz

400kHz ... 999kHz (WG810) 1MHz . .. 2MHz (WG810)

2MHz ... 10MHz

25% ... 75%

25%

Position of Sync-Signal
This menu appears only in case of arbitrary waveform mode. The position of the sync output signal can be adjusted within sample point 1 and N1 (N... number of the total sample points of the waveform) using the rotary knob (Fig.13, see also section Mode of Sync Signal below). In addition, again three memory values are available equal as, e.g., for frequency adjustment. S y n c P o s = 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 5 0 0 1 2 k 3 Fig.13: Menu sync position

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If the SyncPos value exceeds 9999, a simplified display format (see third memory cell of Fig.13) will be applied.

Mode of Sync-Signal
With this menu the behavior of the sync signal can be modified. There, the modes normal (rising edge?), inverted (falling edge?) and pulse are available using buttons 1 to 3 . Pressing button 3 again results in a reversion of the pulse polarity. S y n c M o d e ( ) Fig.14: Menu sync modes (analog waveform generation) If arbitrary waveform generation mode is selected, in addition the position sync signal can be modified using the rotary knob. S y n c P o s = ( ) 1 2 3 4

Fig.15: Menu sync modes (for arbitrary waveform generation)

Trigger Mode
This menu allows the selection of continuous (cont), manual (man) or external (ext) triggering of the instrument. Remark: This menu is not active for WG810 in case of sinusoidal, triangular or square-wave mode (i.e., analog waveform generation?). T r I g g e r M o d e ( c o n t ) m a n e x t Fig.16: Trigger menu channel 1 (?) For operating mode continuous the arbitrary wave shape is restarted automatically if the last sampling instant of at full cycle is reached. Using trigger mode manual (or single-shot) the instrument generates a single arbitrary waveform cycle if button 2 is pressed. For mode external a single cycle is triggered by a TTL signal fed to the AM/FM input. In this case AM/FM modulation is not possible.

Generator
Trigger Taste oder Drehrad cont man ext Clk Trigger Sync
AM/FM bei externer Triggerung nicht mglich

OUT OUT 50

AM/FM

Sync OUT

AM/FM/Trig In

Fig.17: Schematic diagram of trigger sources

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Remark: All waveform modes (with the exception of triangular mode operation) are retriggerable, i.e., a new cycle can also be started if the full cycle has not yet been finished. In case of triangular mode operation a trigger signal appearing within the cycle is latched internally and becomes active immediately after cycle completion.

Clock Source
This menu appears only in case of arbitrary waveform mode and specifies the source of the sample clock, i.e., the signal which transfers the data points from the wave shape memory to the D/A-converter of the instrument. C l o c k S o u r c e ( i n t ) s i n g l e e x t Fig.18: Clock source menu channel 1 (?) For operating mode int the internal NCO (numerically controlled oscillator) acts as clock source (see Fig.19). In case of mode single clock pulses can be provided by pressing button 2 or using the rotary knob. For remote operation of the instrument by a PC additionally a software timer can be used as clock source. If the clock source mode of the instrument is changed to single the output of the data points starts at the actual address of the wave shape memory. Consequently, the output of the data points in normal (int) mode can be paused by switching into 'single' mode and continued if int mode is selected again. A long-press on button 2 ('single') resets the address counter of the wave shape memory. Afterwards the output of the wave shape starts at the curve cycle. If mode ext is selected, the TTL ? signal fed into the FREQ IN input acts as sample clock source of the instrument.

FreqIn

NCO

1Hz...75MHz

ext int single

Clock Source Clk Trigger

Generator
OUT OUT 50 Sync AM/FM Sync OUT

Taste oder Drehrad

AM/FM

Fig.19: Schematic diagram of sample clock sources

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Special Functions
This menu allows the selection of one of the two special functions Freq Count' (frequency measurement of an external signal) or SweepMode' by pressing button 1 or 3 . F r e q C o u n t S w e e p M o d e

Fig.20: Special function menu

Measurement of External Frequency

The frequency of an external signal fed into the FREQ IN input of the instrument can be measured in the range [0.1Hz ...10MHz]. There, the amplitude of the input signal has to be within the interval [0.2Vpp ... 50Vpp]. f = 1 2 3 , 4 k H z T = 8 , 1 0 3 u S

Fig.21: Frequency measurement of external signal In addition, also the period of the actual measurement value is given.

Sweep Mode
This function is only available for arbitrary waveform generation. The first line of the display indicates the sweep time (resolution 100ms). Within this time interval the individual frequency values are updated by a 20ms clock (i.e., for 0.1s sweep time five different discreet frequencies between start and stop frequency are generated). S w e e p : t = 1 0 k 0 2 0 k 0 Fig.22: Sweep mode The left value displayed in the second LCD line gives the starting frequency, the value displayed in the center of the LCD gives the stop frequency of the sweep cycle. By pressing button 1 (or 2 , respectively) one of the three memory cells of the frequency memory can be selected to define the start frequency (or the stop frequency, respectively) of the sweep cycle. It should be noted that also a sweep cycle with decreasing frequency ramp can be realized if start frequency > stop frequency has been chosen. To change the three memory values for start and stop frequency it is required to overwrite the memory cells of the frequency adjustment (see section Frequency). With button 3 the sweep-type can be modified. Here the modes linear, logarithmic or exponential are available. 5 , 3 s l o g

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Special Button Modes

Termination of 'Remote' Operation In case of connection loss to the PC while the instrument is in remote mode operation (operation via front panel is not possible in this mode), the remote operation can be cancelled by pressing buttons 1 and OUTPUT simultaneously. Recall of Default Values & Reset If the three buttons MENU , AMPLITUDE and FREQUENCY are pressed simultaneously all default values of the instrument (memory cells, actual values etc. but not the calibration values!) are restored. Additionally, a new initialization cycle will be performed.

Setup
The Setup menu will be activated by a long press (2 sec.) to the Menu button. S E T C a l i b r t e Fig.23: Setup menu U P S o u n d

Calibration
See section "Calibration of the Instrument", page 18.

Sound Effects
The following sound effects are implemented to the instrument: Short beep, clicking of rotary knob, long beep (if a value is written to a memory cell), long deep beep (if a parameter limit is reached). These signals should make the operation of the instrument more comfortable. However, in some cases these signals also may bother the operator, especially if the instrument is used intensively. Consequently, the sound effects can be turned-off (exception: button clicking). S o u n d ( O N ) E f f e c t s O F F

Fig.24: Sound menu

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Menu Structure
For the sake of clarity the menu structure of the instrument is given:

Morphing
Menu

Waveform
Menu Mor_

Arb1..Arb7 Sin,Tri,Rec

Selection of Morphing - Trace

Modulation
Menu

Tri,Rec DutyCycle Sin SyncPosition

Arb1 ... Arb7

Menu

SyncMode
Menu
Sinusoidal, Triangle, Square-Wave for WG810

Trigger
Menu Menu

Sin,Tri,Rec

Arb1..Arb7 ClockSource
Menu

Special Functions

Menu

Fig.25: Menu structure of the instrument channel 1 (?)

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SETUP Menu

Menu

long press

SETUP
1 3

Calibration

Sound On/Off

Fig.26: Setup menu

Calibration of the Instrument

The instrument has been carefully calibrated prior to shipping. However, several circumstances (aging, temperature variations etc.) may cause differences of the parameters to their reference values. In order to compensate these effects the instrument may be calibrated by the user. Furthermore, this feature also allows the calibration of the instrument to external reference sources.

Calibration Menu
The Setup menu (which can be activated by a long press of button MENU ) gives access to the Calibration menu (item 'Calibrate'): L o a d Y E S D e f a u l t s ? E X I T NO

Fig.27: Entry to the calibration menu Prior to the calibration process the instrument asks if the default calibration values shall be used. YES: The calibration values for shipping state of the instrument are used (all values of a former user calibration will be lost!) NO: The actual calibration values are used (essential for partial calibration)

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C a l i b r a t i o n O f f s Am p E X I T Fig.28: Calibration menu Offs => Calibration of offset values Amp => Calibration of amplitude values C a l i b r a t e m i n m a x O f f s e t f r e e C a l i b . Am p l i t u d e m i n m a x f r e e

Fig.29: Calibration menu for offset values and for amplitude values Using this sub menu the calibration setup points min, max and free can be selected. With items min / max the minimal / maximal adjustable offset and amplitude value can be calibrated. The following procedure is recommended: - connect a voltage meter to the output connector OUTPUT of the instrument - select the operating point to be calibrated ('min' or 'max' for offset or amplitude calibration menu) - adjust the value of the voltage meter to the exact value displayed by the instrument (e.g., +5V for calibration of the max. offset) using the rotary knob - press button 2 (ENTER) Now the new calibration value gets permanent. Use the same procedure for calibration of min. offset and for max. and min. amplitude. Furthermore, parameter free gives an additional set-point of the calibration curve: actual value

reference value

Fig.30: Calibration curve for offset- and amplitude calibration

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The calibration of the set-points max and min is performed for fixed reference values (+/- 10V for offset, 0.1V and 10V for amplitude calibration). For set-point 'free' reference value as well as actual value can be adjusted. With this an arbitrary set-point between min and max can be calibrated. A linear approximation is used between the calibration set-points. By default, the reference value for set-point free is adjusted to 0V for offset calibration and 5V for amplitude calibration. Procedure recommended for the adjustment of set-point 'free': - connect a voltage meter to the output connector OUTPUT of the instrument - select free using offset- or amplitude- calibration menu - adjust reference value using button 1 (<<<) and/or 3 (>>>) - adjust the value of the voltage meter to the exact value displayed by the instrument (e.g., +5V for calibration of the max. offset) using the rotary knob - press button 2 (ENTER)

Cancellation of Calibration Procedure If a modified calibration value should not become permanent or if the whole calibration process should be cancelled please leave the active calibration menu by pressing button MENU . Termination of the Calibration Procedure (using the new values) To use the new calibration values press EXIT within the calibration menu.

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Calibration Menu (Overview)

from main Prog Load Defaults? YES EXIT NO

menu to main Prog

menu

Calibration Offs Amp EXIT

menu

to main Prog

Calibrate Offset min max free

Calib. Amplitude min max free

cal. to 10.00V ENTER

calib. to 0.100V ENTER

cal. to +10.00V ENTER

calib. to 10.00V ENTER

cal. to= 0.000V << ENTER >>

calib. to 5.00V << ENTER >>

Fig.31: Menu structure offset- and amplitude calibration

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Software SPro

Software SPro (optional)

The optional available software package SPro gives a very comfortable way for designing arbitrary waveforms and loading them into the instrument via the serial interface. The following overview refers to Version 2.5 (Nov. 1999). Please contact our Homepage www.mrsys.at for Update-Information.

System Requirements
- IBM-compatible PC (>386 with >4MByte RAM recommended) - Windows 3.1 or higher - serial interface (RS232) for connecting the instrument

Software Installation
WIN3.1: with Windows program manager use menu File and select command run WIN95/98: use the START button now the installation program is loaded all further steps are performed automatically, please follow the directives of the installation program. During installation the installation folder of SPro has to be specified (default value: C:\SPRO). and select command run

specify a:setup (or b:setup, if the installation disk is in floppy drive b: )

SPro occupies approximately 700 kByte on our hard disk (Version 2.5). After successful installation the start list of W95/98 (or the program manager for W3.1) includes a new program group named "M&R Systems - SPro". With a double-click to the SPro-Icon, the software package starts.

User Interface Overview

If SPro operates in View-Mode (see Fig.32) the signal traces are displayed in separate Windows as they will appear at the output of the instrument WYSIWYG). All waveform parameters (amplitude, offset, frequency and the position of sync-out) are immediately transferred to the instrument if the instrument is switched to 'Online' mode. For modifications of the wave shape the software has to be switched to the Design-Mode. This can be performed via menu item Signalform-bearbeiten, or by clicking to the Bearbeiten ?-Tool of the tool box. The Design-Mode (see Fig.33) displays the total memory region which is available for storing the waveform. Now the waveshapes can be designed by combining graphical objects (dot, line, polygon and mathematical expressions) similar to the application of a CAD program.

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Sync Out anzeigen Digitalausgnge anzeigen HOLD- Taste

Software SPro

Einstellfenster fr Amplitude, Offset, Frequenz Menzeile

SG101 Online/Offline

Betriebsart einstellen X, Y- Achse Mastab

Signaldatei speichern/ffnen vordefinierte Signalformen

Ausgangsspannungsbegrenzung

Umschalten in den Bearbeitenmodus

Kurvenfenster (bis zu 4 gleichzeitig darstellbar)

Werkzeugfenster

Statuszeile

Anzeige der mit der Datenpunktanzahl mglichen minimalen und maximalen Frequenz

aktuelle Schnittstelle

Fig.32: SPro View-Mode (Version 2.5, Nov. 1999)

Menzeile

Anzeige der Mauszeiger- Koordinaten, bzw. der Eckpunkte eines Objektes beim Verschieben

Anzeige der momentan selektierten Objekte

"Griffe" zum Stecken und Stauchen des selektierten Objekts mit der Maus z.B.: Funktions- Objekt

Datenpunkte in Y- Richtung

Zurckkehren zum Darstellungsmodus

Datenpunkte in X- Richtung

ndern der Datenpunktanzahl

Statuszeile Werkzeugfenster

Fig.33: SPro Design-Mode (Version 2.5, Nov. 1999)

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Specifications

Specifications
WG810
Standard Signals: Sinusoidal, Square-Wave, Triangular, DC, Noise Signal Specifications: Symmetry (DutyCycle): Triangular: Square-Wave: Signal Depth: Amplitude Resolution: Frequency Range (Sinusoidal ) Sync. Output Level: Impedance: Rise-/Fall-Time: Modes: normal invert positive pulse negative pulse Frequency Specifications: Waveform: Sinusoidal Triangular Square Wave Arbitrary Sample Rate: Resolution: Accurracy: Response Time: Jitter ( 1 MHz): Display: Output Specifications: Amplitude: Resolution: Accuracy: Output Impedance: Response Time: Offset: Resolution: Accuracy: Response Time: Attenuator: Filter: Isolation: Modulation Characteristics: Type: Input Voltage: Input Impedance: Arbitrary Mode 7 arbitrary waveforms

1% ... 99% 1% ... 99%

tr/tf: <50ns 7 times 4 to 16.384 samples 8Bit

<2% 1Hz to 2MHz TTL 50, 5% < 10 ns 0-180 high , 180-360 low falling edge at 1..(n-1) 0-180 low , 180-360 high rising edge at 1..(n-1) at 180 ; (30ns) at 1..(n-1) ; (30ns) at 180 ; (30ns) at 1..(n-1) ; (30ns) 1 range: 1Hz....2MHz 1 range: 1Hz....200KHz 1 range: 1Hz....2MHz 3 Digits 40ppm 120ns < 80ps Frequency, Period 61uHz to 2,5MHz 1 range: 1S/sec ... 10MS/sec 3 digits 40ppm (Quartz) 120ns < 80ps Frequency, Period, Sample Rate

0.2Vpp ... 14Vpp (20mV...1.4V using 20dB attenuator) 50mV ( 5mV using 20dB attenuator) < 0.5% 50 1% 5ms -7V ... +7V (-0,7V ...+0,7V using 20dB attenuator) 50mV ( 5mV using 20dB attenuator) < 0.5% 5ms 0dB , -20dB , -120dB (off) 500KHz (6th order Bessel response) 48Vp against protection ground (earth) FM, AM -5V..+5V 10k 10%

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Specifications

WG810
Standard Signals: Sinusoidal, Square-Wave, Triangular, DC, Noise Frequency Sweep internal: Type: Direction: Start Frequency: Stop Frequency: Sweep Time: Update Rate: Triggering: Type: Trigger Level: Frequency Measurement Characteristic: Range: Display: Resolution: Accuracy: Measuring Time: Input Voltage: Input Impedance: System Characteristics: Frequency Memory: Amplitude Memory: Offset Memory: Waveforms: Sync. Position Memory: Duty Cycle Memory: Interface PC loading time: Operating Parameters: Reference Temperature: Operating Temperature: Storage Temperature: Power Supply: Dimensions: Weight: Arbitrary Mode 7 arbitrary waveforms

linear, logarithmic, exponential increasing frequency, decreasing frequency 61Hz ... 2.5 MHz 61Hz ... 2.5 MHz 100ms to 999.9s with 100ms steps 20ms Continuous continuous, one Shot (via button), external (via modulation input) TTL falling edge

2Hz to 10MHz (7 decades, auto ranging) frequency and period simultaneously! 4 digits in 7 decades < 0.1% of final value of range min. 100ms , max. 1.5 cycles 2Vpp to 50Vpp 1 k 3 + actual value 3 + actual value 3 + actual value 7 traces w. 16384 points each 3 + actual value

5 standard signals 3 + actual value RS232 / 56kBaud <20s per waveform

24C 2C 0C to +45C -10C to +70C 12V AC 50/60Hz 25VA W*H*D [mm]= 240*90*270 ~2.5 kg

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