Im706111-01e - 010 (FG200 - 300)

Synthesized Function Generator
Yokogawa Electric Corporation IM 706111-01E

1st Edition
Foreword
Thank you for your purchase of the FG200/FG300-Series Function Generator.
This user’s manual explains the FG’s functions and operating methods, and presents important
safety and handling information.
Please read through the manual carefully before beginning to use your new FG, and store in a safe
place for future reference. We recommend that you keep the manual close to the unit so that you
can refer to it whenever needed.
Please note that your FG200/3000-Series Function Generator comes with two manuals. The other
manual in the set is identified below.
Name Manual No. Content

FG200/FG300 GP-IB Interface IM1706111-12E Explains the use of the GP-IB interface.
User’s Manual
Notices
• Yokogawa reserves the right to change product functions, performance, and other
specifications without notice for purpose of product improvement.
• Yokogawa has made a good-faith effort to produce an accurate and up-to-date manual. If you
notice any errors or have any questions concerning the explanations herein, please consult one
of the Yokogawa representatives listed on the back cover.
• No portion of this document may be photocopied or reproduced without permission of the
manufacturer.
• The warranty is included in the box containing the FG, and cannot be reissued. Please read the
warranty carefully and store in a safe place.
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Revisions
September 1995 First edition
Disk No. HF05

1st Edition: September 1995 (YG)
All Rights Reserved, Copyright © 1995 Yokogawa Electric Corporation
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Checking the Box
When you first open the box, please check to ensure that it contains the correct FG model and
accessories, and that all items are undamaged. In you notice an problem please contact your
dealer promptly.
FG200/FG300 Unit
The rear panel carries a nameplate indicating the FG’s model name and suffix code. Please check
the nameplate and confirm that you have received the model that you ordered.
OPER SYNC IN OPER SYNC OUT DIGITAL CTRL I/O
CIRCUIT BREAKER
TRIG IN/ SWP CH1 CH1 CH1 SUM IN/ SWP 250V AC 3A
GATE IN HOLD IN SYNC OUT MAKER OUT SWP OUT VCA IN CTRL IN
3
A
M
P
TTL TTL TTL TTL 10V 10V 10V
GP-IB IEEE488
100-240V AC ∼
WARNING 50 - 60Hz 125VA MAX
TO AVOID ELECTRIC SHOCK,
PROTECTIVE GROUNDING CONDUCTOR IN THE MODEL
POWER CORD MUST BE CONNECTED TO GROUND.
DO NOT REMOVE COVERS.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY.
SUFFIX
NO.
Nameplate
Made in Japan
MODEL and SUFFIX
Model Suffix Type

706111 · · · · · · · · · · · · · FG210
1-Ch model
706112 · · · · · · · · · · · · · FG220
2-Ch model
706121 · · · · · · · · · · · · · FG310
1-Ch model (with arb sweep and simple arb waveform
functions)
706122 · · · · · · · · · · · · · FG320 2-Ch model (with arb sweep and simple arb waveform
functions)
Power voltage -0· · · · · · · · · · · 100-240VAC
Power cord -D· · · · · · · UL/CSA standard Part No.: A1006WD
-F· · · · · · · VDE standard Part No.: A1009WD
-J· · · · · · · BS standard Part No.: A1023WD
-R· · · · · · · SAA standard Part No.: A1024WD
Option /R1· · External sweep control
Instrument No.
Please mention this number when consulting your dealer regarding any problem.
Note
We recommend that you retain the original box. The box will be useful whenever you need to carry or ship
your FG.
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Checking the Box
Supplied Accessories
Please check that the box contains all of the following accessories, and that all items are
undamaged.
One of these power cords. (Check the letter code to
confirm that you have the correct cord.)
UL/CSA standard VDE standard BS standard SAA standard

A1006WD A1009WD A1023WD A1024WD
D F J R
Rear-leg rubber One 3.5" floppy disk This User's Manual (IM706111-01E)
mounts (x 2) B9924WB
A9088ZM (Contains sample waveform data, GP-IB programs.) GP-IB Interface User's Manual (IM706111-12E)
Optional Accessories
The FG supports the following optional accessories. If you have ordered any of these accessories,
make sure that all ordered items are included and are undamaged.
Please contact your dealer if you have any questions about, or would like to order, any of these
accessories.
Name Model Description
Parallel connection cable 705926 1-meter length; 26-pin connector
BNC cable (1m) 366924 1-meter length
BNC cable (2m) 366925 2-meter length
BNC alligator cable (1m) 366926 1-meter length
Adapter 366921 BNC plug - banana connector jack
Adapter 366927 BNC plug - RCA jack
Adapter 366928 BNC jack - RCA plug
Rack-mount kit 751533-E3 For EIA single mount
Rack-mount kit 751534-E3 For EIA multimount
Rack-mount kit 751533-J3 For JIS single mount
Rack-mount kit 751534-J3 For JIS multimount
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Safety Precautions
This product includes a protective grounding terminal and meets the IEC-standard safety grading.
To ensure safe operation, please observe the safety precautions given below. Yokogawa accepts
no responsibility for damage caused by failure to observe these precautions.
• The following symbol is used on FG hardware to indicate potential hazard.
This symbol appears on hardware to indicate that handling is

potentially hazardous, and that machine damage or personal
injury may result if handling is not conducted in strict accordance
with information given in the User’s Manual or Service Manual.
• Please observe all of the warnings below. Failure to do so may lead to potentially life-
threatening electrical shock.
Warning
• Power Supply
Ensure the source voltage matches the voltage of the power supply before
turning on the power.
• Power Cord and Plug
To prevent an electric shock or fire, be sure to use the power supply cord
supplied by YOKOGAWA. The main power plug must be plugged in an outlet
with protective grounding terminal. Do not invalidate protection by using an
extension cord without protective grounding.
• Protective Grounding
Make sure to connect the protective grounding to prevent an electric shock
before turning on the power.
• Necessity of Protective Grounding
Never cut off the internal or external protective grounding wire or disconnect
the wiring of protective grounding terminal. Doing so poses a potential shock
hazard.
• Defect of Protective Grounding and Fuse
Do not operate the instrument when protective grounding or fuse might be
defective.
• Do not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere
Do not operate the instrument in the presence of flammable liquids or vapors.
Operation of any electrical instrument in such an environment constitutes a
safety hazard.
• Do not Remove any Covers
There are some areas with high voltage. Do not remove any cover if the power
supply is connected. The cover should be removed by qualified personnel
only.
• External Connection
To ground securely, connect the protective grounding before connecting to
measurement or control unit.
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Using The Manual
This manual consists of 12 chapters, three Appendixes, and an index, as described below.
Chapter Title Content

1 Features and Explains the principles of operation and introduces each of the FG’s
Functions features and functions. Please read this information carefully to
familiarize yourself with the FG’s capabilities. This chapter does
not present operational details.
2 Controls and Explains the significance and use of the front-panel keys, front-
Connectors panel and rear-panel connectors, screen displays, and touch-panel
buttons.
3 Preliminaries Includes safety related information, and explains how to install,
connect up, and switch on the FG.
4 Basic Output Explains how to set basic output parameters: output mode, output
Settings waveform, voltage, frequency, and others.
5 Sweep Setup Explains how to set up sweep output.
6 Modulation Setup Explains how to set up modulated output.
7 Sequence Settings Explains how to set up and operate sequenced output.
and Output
(FG310/FG320)
8 Arbitrary Waveforms Explains how to define arbitrary waveforms.
and Sweep Patterns
(FG310/FG320)
9 External Control Explains the usage of control-signal inputs, and the meaning and
Signals and Output usage of FG output signals.
Signals
10 Additional Features Explains various other operational features: floppy-disk formatting,
autoloading, saving/restoring, and others.
11 Troubleshooting Explains error messages, troubleshooting, self-test features, and
and Testing performance inspection methods and criteria.
12 Specifications Presents the FG200/300-Series specifications.
Appendixes Appendix 1 shows how to set up and apply an arbitrary sweep
pattern. Appendix 2 includes information about handling of log and
log-step sweeps. Appendix 3 describes the content, structure, and
usage of the supplied floppy disk.
Index
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Notations and Symbols Used in this Manual
Dimensional units
k ....... Means 1000. Example: 100kHz is equivalent to 100,000Hz.
K ...... Means 1024. Example: 128KW waveform memory
Indications
The [ ] border denotes a hard key. For example, [TRIG].
Symbols
The following symbols are used to alert the reader to important information.
Corresponds to the same symbol appearing on the FG hardware. Indicates

that handling is potentially hazardous, and that machine damage or
personal injury may result if handling is not conducted in strict accordance
with information given in the User’s Manual.
Warning Denotes essential safety-related information. Failure to observe warnings

may potentially lead to bodily injury or death.
Failure to follow this information may result in damage to your

Caution
equipment.
Note Presents important information related to FG handling.
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Contents
Foreword ............................................................................................................................................... 1
Checking the Box ................................................................................................................................. 2 1
Safety Precautions ............................................................................................................................... 4
Using The Manual ................................................................................................................................ 5
Notations and Symbols Used in this Manual .................................................................................... 6
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Chapter 1 Functions
1.1 FG200/FG300 Waveform Generation Mechanism ........................................................................................ 1-1
1.2 FG200/FG300-Series Internal Configuration ................................................................................................. 1-3 3
1.3 Selecting the Output Mode (Continuous, Trigger, Gate, DC) ........................................................................ 1-4
1.4 Selecting the Output Function (Output Waveform) ....................................................................................... 1-5
1.5 Setting the Output Conditions (Frequency, Voltage, and Attenuation) .......................................................... 1-6
1.6 Sweep Setup .................................................................................................................................................... 1-7 4
1.7 Modulation Setup ............................................................................................................................................ 1-9
1.8 Sequence Setup ............................................................................................................................................. 1-11
1.9 Creating Arbitrary Waveforms ..................................................................................................................... 1-12
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1.10 Signal I/O ..................................................................................................................................................... 1-13
1.11 Other Functions ............................................................................................................................................ 1-14
Chapter 2 Name and Use of Each Part 6

2.1 Front Panel ...................................................................................................................................................... 2-1
2.2 Rear Panel ....................................................................................................................................................... 2-2
2.3 Screen Displays .............................................................................................................................................. 2-3
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Chapter 3 Before Starting Observation and Measurement of Waveforms
3.1 Usage Precautions ........................................................................................................................................... 3-1
3.2 Installation ...................................................................................................................................................... 3-2
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3.3 Connecting the Power Cord ............................................................................................................................ 3-4
3.4 Power ON/OFF ............................................................................................................................................... 3-5
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3.5 Waveform Outputs .......................................................................................................................................... 3-6
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Chapter 4 Common Operations
4.1 Setting the Output Mode ................................................................................................................................. 4-1
MODE:CONT/TRIG/GATE/DC
4.2 Selecting the Output Waveform ..................................................................................................................... 4-2 10
FUNC:SINE/SQUARE/TRIANGLE/PULSE/ARBITRARY(FG310/FG320 only)
4.3 Setting the Output Frequency ......................................................................................................................... 4-3
FREQ:0.001mHz to 15MHz/0.001mHz to 200kHz
4.4 Setting the Output Voltage ............................................................................................................................. 4-4 11
AMPL:–20Vpp to 20Vpp, OFFSET:–10V to 10V, HIGH LEVEL/LOW LEVEL:–10V to 10V,TTL LEVEL
4.5 Setting the Phase ............................................................................................................................................. 4-7
PHASE:–10000deg to 10000deg
4.6 Setting the Output Attenuator; Turning OFF the Output ................................................................................ 4-8 12
OUTPUT:1/1/1/10/1/100,OFF
4.7 Setting the Trigger Source and Burst Count ................................................................................................... 4-9
BURST:1 to 65535cycles, TRIG INT/EXT, TRIG FREQ:1mHz to 50kHz
Appendix
Index
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Contents
Chapter 5 Setting the Sweep Output

5.1 Setting the Sweep Mode ................................................................................................................................. 5-1
S. MODE:REPEAT/SINGLE/SINGLE & HOLD
5.2 Setting the Sweep Type .................................................................................................................................. 5-2
S. TYPE:LINEAR/LOG/LINEAR STEP/LOG STEP/ARBITRARY(FG310/320 only), (SWEEP RATIO), (STEP)
5.3 Setting the Sweep Item ................................................................................................................................... 5-3
S. ITEM:FREQ/PHASE/AMPL/OFFSET/(DUTY)/FREQ & AMPL
5.4 Setting the Sweep Conditions ......................................................................................................................... 5-4
START FREQ, STOP FREQ, CENTER FREQ, SPAN FREQ
START PHASE, STOP PHASE, CENTER PHASE, SPAN PHASE
START AMPL, STOP AMPL, CENTER AMPL, SPAN AMPL
START OFFSET, STOP OFFSET, CENTER OFFSET, SPAN OFFSET
START DUTY, STOP DUTY, CENTER DUTY, SPAN DUTY
SWEEP TIME
5.5 Controlling the Sweep (ON/OFF and HOLD) ................................................................................................ 5-6
SWEEP OFF/ON, HOLD OFF/ON
5.6 Setting the Sweep Marker ............................................................................................................................... 5-7
START MARKER, STOP MARKER, CENTER MARKER, SPAN MARKER
Chapter 6 Setting the Modulation Output

6.1 Setting the Modulation Type .......................................................................................................................... 6-1
M. TYPE:AM/DSB-SC AM/FM/PM/PWM/OFFSET
6.2 Selecting the Modulator Waveform ................................................................................................................ 6-2
M. FUNC:SINE/TRIANGLE/PULSE/ARBITRARY(FG310/320 only)
6.3 Setting the Modulation Parameters; Switching Modulation ON/OFF ........................................................... 6-3
DEPTH, DEVIATION, MODULATE ON/OFF
Chapter 7 Setting and Outputting the Sequence (FG310/320 only)

7.1 Setting Up Sequences with the Sequence Editor (FG310/FG320 only) ......................................................... 7-1
7.2 Outputting a Sequence (FG310/FG320 only) ................................................................................................. 7-3
7.3 Saving, Loading, and Deleting Sequence Data Files (FG310/FG320 only) ................................................... 7-4
Chapter 8 Arbitrary Waveforms and Sweep Patterns (FG310/320 only)

8.1 Loading Waveform Data (FG310/FG320 only) ............................................................................................. 8-1
8.2 Creating an Arbitrary Waveform from Text Data (FG310/FG320 only) ....................................................... 8-4
8.3 Saving and Deleting Waveforms and Text Files (FG310/FG320 only) ......................................................... 8-8
Chapter 9 External Control Signals and Output Signals

! 9.1 Controlling Waveform Output with TRIG/GATE Input ................................................................................ 9-1
! 9.2 Holding Sweep with the SWP HOLD input ................................................................................................... 9-3
! 9.3 Adding an Output Offset through the SUM IN Input ..................................................................................... 9-4
! 9.4 Controlling Amplitude through the VCA Input .............................................................................................. 9-5
! 9.5 Using the CH1 SYNC OUT terminal ............................................................................................................. 9-6
! 9.6 Using the CH1 MARKER OUT terminal ....................................................................................................... 9-7
! 9.7 Using the CH1 SWP OUT terminal ................................................................................................................ 9-9
! 9.8 Connecting and Synchronizing Multiple Units ............................................................................................ 9-10
! 9.9 Using SWP CTRL IN (/R1 Option) Analog Sweep Control ........................................................................ 9-12
! 9.10 Using DIGITAL CTRL I/O (/R1 Option) .................................................................................................... 9-14
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Chapter 10 Other Operations

10.1 Synchronizing Phases of Two Channels (FG220/FG320 only) ................................................................... 10-1
! 10.2 Formatting Floppy Disks (FG310/FG320 only) ........................................................................................... 10-2
10.3 Floppy-Disk Autoload, Load, and Save (FG310/FG320 only) .................................................................... 10-4
10.4 Saving/Recalling Output Settings (to/from internal memory) ...................................................................... 10-6
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10.5 Simultaneous Two-Channel Setting (FG220/FG320 only) .......................................................................... 10-7
10.6 Copying Output Settings Across Channels (FG220/FG320 only) ............................................................... 10-8
10.7 Initializing the Output Settings ..................................................................................................................... 10-9
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10.8 Adjusting Contrast; Switching Button Sound ON/OFF ............................................................................. 10-10
10.9 Setting the Date and Time (FG310/FG320 only) ....................................................................................... 10-11
Chapter 11 Troubleshooting, Maintenance and Inspection 3

11.1 Error Messages: Causes and Corrections ..................................................................................................... 11-1
11.2 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................................ 11-3
11.3 Running Self-Tests ....................................................................................................................................... 11-4
11.4 Running performance tests ........................................................................................................................... 11-6
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! 11.5 Location and Operation of the Circuit Breaker .......................................................................................... 11-14
Chapter 12 Specifications 5
12.1 Performance Specifications .......................................................................................................................... 12-1
12.2 Functional Specifications .............................................................................................................................. 12-3
12.3 Supplementary Input/Output ........................................................................................................................ 12-4
12.4 Display, Disk Drive, GP-IB Communication Interface ................................................................................ 12-5 6
12.5 General Specifications .................................................................................................................................. 12-6
12.6 Dimensions ................................................................................................................................................... 12-7
Appendix 7
Appendix 1 Setting Up for Arbitrary Sweep (Example) .................................................................................... App-1
Appendix 2 Logarithmic Sweeps on Negative Values ...................................................................................... App-2
Appendix 3 Floppy-Disk Sample Data (included with models FG310 and FG320 only) ................................ App-3 8
Index
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11
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Appendix
Index
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1.1 FG200/FG300 Waveform Generation Mechanism
Digital Generation
A function generator can be classified according to the method it uses to generate waves. The 1
FG200/FG300-series of function generators creates waves by direct digital synthesis (DDS). The
two other available methods are analog generation and PLL generation. These three methods are
Function
outlined below.
Analog generation
An analog generator employs an integrator and comparator to produce triangular and square
waves. It produces sine waves by passing triangular waves through a circuit comprised of diodes
and resistors. Analog generation is inexpensive to implement, and accounts for the large majority
of function generators produced to date. But frequency precision is poor, and low-frequency
ranges tend to be unstable.
PLL (phase-locked loop) generation
The PLL circuit comprises (a) a voltage-controlled oscillator that regulates the output frequency
in accordance with an applied control voltage, (b) a programmable, arbitrarily settable frequency
divider, (c) a base oscillator, (d) a phase comparator that detects the phase difference between the
base oscillator and the , and (e) a low-pass filter. The detected phase differential regulates the
control voltage, effectively synchronizing the output frequency with the base oscillator.
Frequency precision is therefore quite high. The drawbacks are the high implementation cost (the
circuit must be complex in order to achieve high resolution), slow frequency switching, and poor
stability in the low-frequency ranges.
DDS generation
A DDS function generator stores digital definitions for various waveforms within memory. The
user selects a waveform and frequency (clock); the generator responds by reading out the data for
the selected wave at the designated clock speed. The retrieved data passes through a D/A
converter for conversion into the analog waveform. The DDS method is fully digital, and is free
of the drawbacks inherent in other generation methods.
Principle of DDS wave generation

The circuitry consists of the crystal oscillator that generates the base clock signal, a phase
calculator section, a waveform memory area, a digital-to-analog converter, and a low-pass filter,
as illustrated below. The waveform memory stores data defining one full cycle of the selected
wave. Memory addresses correspond directly to wave phases.
Phase calculator block
N Adder Waveform
Latch output D/A LPF
Waveform memory
Crystal
oscillator
A typical generation sequence begins with values N and 0 applied to the adder’s inputs, producing
a result value of N. The latch outputs the result in sync with the clock cycle from the crystal
oscillator. The first clock cycle therefore produces value N, which becomes the first address read
out from memory.
The latch output feeds back into the adder, so that both inputs now take value N, causing the
adder to output a value of 2N. The latch therefore outputs 2N at the next clock cycle. The latch
continues to output successively higher values (3N, 4N, 5N...) with each successive clock pulse.
Each of these output values specifies an address to be read from waveform memory. The D/A
converter converts the retrieved digital values into an analog signal. The LPF removes the
resulting signal’s high-frequency components.
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1.1 FG200/FG300 Waveform Generation Mechanism
Notice that the N value controls the frequency at which the waveform is produced for any given
clock setting. If the value is equal to one address increment, successive clock cycles retrieve data
from consecutive addresses. If the value is increased to three address increments, successive clock
cycles will retrieve data from every third address (jumping over two addresses for each read),
effectively tripling the frequency.
With the DDS method, therefore, you can vary the frequency by changing the N value supplied to
the adder. To change the waveform itself, you simply load a different waveform pattern into
waveform memory.
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1.2 FG200/FG300-Series Internal Configuration
Block Diagram
SUM IN/ 1
VCA IN
/R1 OPTION
Function
DIGITAL /R1 OPTION
CTRL I/O D-sub
Marker output DIGITAL
D-sub CTRL I/O
SWP ADC
CTRL IN CH1
MARKER OUT
LPF Sweep output
TRIG IN/ DDS ASIC DAC CH1
GATE IN SWP OUT
SWP 64-bit DDS LPF Offset adjustment/modulation
HOLD IN Trigger
control phase calculator
Sweep DAC
OPER circuit Amplitude
SYNC IN 26pin CONN data
memory adjustment/
OPER LPF modulation
Sweep-data
SYNC OUT 26pin CONN multiplexer DAC
LCD/ Sine/square waveform

Touch Output
panel LPF attenuator
Waveform Waveform 1/1 Output ON/OFF

48-bit DDS output Amplifier 1/10 OUTPUT
Keyboard CPU phase calculator memory
DAC Comparator 1/100 ±10V
LPF
(for square-
wave generation) CH1
GP-IB
SYNC OUT
Triangle/pulse/
FDD arbitrary waveform
/R1 OPTION
Event output
D-sub DIGITAL
Base CTRL I/O
clock
CH1
CH2
Signal flow
Data defining one cycle of the waveform is loaded into the 8KW waveform memory. Phase
incrementing data is set into the 48-bit phase calculator, determining the size of the phase
increment (and thereby setting the frequency). The phase calculator then begins outputting values
accordingly, with each value pointing to a specific address in the waveform memory.
The addressed data values are read out from waveform memory and pass through the 12-bit
“waveform output” D/A converter. The resulting signal then passes through the appropriate low-
pass filter (depending on waveform type) for removal of high-order harmonics. If square-wave
output is selected, the square wave is generated internally from a sine wave by the action of a
comparator located after the LPF. The signal then flows through an analog multiplier for
amplitude adjustment. An offset is then added. The resulting signal then moves through an
amplifier, then through the output attenuator, and finally out through the FG’s OUTPUT
connector. The 48-bit phase calculator and D/A converter used for generating the output
waveform operate at a clock speed of 40.2107MHz.
Sweep operation is handled by a separate DDS circuit. A 16KW sweep memory stores sweep
parameters, and a 64-bit phase calculator reads data out from this memory in accordance with the
selected sweep timing. The data moves into the sweep-data multiplexer, which latches the values
and directs them to the appropriate parameter registers. The frequency, phase, and duty values are
latched in internal ASIC registers for output to the 48-bit phase calculator. Amplitude, offset, and
sweep values, in contrast, each move through a separate 16-bit D/A converter, with each resulting
signal passing through a dedicated filter, then through other processing elements (analog
multiplier, etc.) The 64-bit phase calculator and D/A converters used for waveform oscillation
operate at a clock speed of 628.292kHz.
The trigger-control circuit controls ASIC operation in accordance with external control and
synchronization signals.
The /R1 option allows an external analog signal to control sweep. The analog signal is converted
to digital by a 12-bit A/D converter, with each resulting digital value pointing to a specific
address in the sweep memory.
The FG’s high-resolution LCD and touch panel are designed to facilitate entry of parameter
values, so that operation is user-friendly. Models FG310 and FG320 also feature an internal
floppy-disk drive for saving and loading data to and from disk.
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1.3 Selecting the Output Mode (Continuous,
Trigger, Gate, DC)
You can select any of four output modes, as follows.
Continuous (CONT)
The FG generates a continuous wave. Use this mode, for example, for sweep or modulated output.
OUT ON/OFF
Waveform output
Trigger (TRIG)
The FG outputs a burst signal in sync with a trigger signal. The burst signal consists of a specified
number of cycles of the designated waveform. You can choose between external and internal
triggering, as follows.
• External trigger
Input the trigger signal from an external source, or generate it by pressing the TRIG key on the
front panel, or by issuing a GP-IB command.
OUT ON/OFF
Trigger signal
Waveform output
Where burst count = 3
• Internal trigger
The FG generates periodic trigger signals internally, at a designated trigger frequency. Each
trigger produces another output of the burst signal.
OUT ON/OFF
Internal trigger signal
Trigger cycle
Waveform output
Gate (GATE)
The FG maintains waveform output while the gate signal is in ENABLE state. You can input the
gate signal from an external source, or you can enable the signal by holding down the TRIG key
on the front panel. Output is always in full cycles (no fractional cycles), as illustrated below.
OUT ON/OFF
ENABLE
Gate signal
Less than 1 cycle
Waveform output
No fractional cycles
Direct Current (DC)

The FG outputs a continuous, user-selected DC voltage.
OUT ON/OFF
Waveform output 0V
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1.4 Selecting the Output Function (Output
Waveform)
The FG offers the following output functions.
1
Sine waveform
The FG can produce sine waves with frequencies from 1µHz to 15MHz.
Function
Square waveform
The FG can produce square waves (duty cycle fixed at 50%) with frequencies from 1µHz to
15MHz.
Triangular waveform
The FG can produce both triangular and ramp waves, where the “symmetry” setting determines
the precise waveshape. Frequency can be set between 1µHz and 15MHz, although high-quality
output is limited to frequencies between 1µHz and 200kHz.
Pulse waveform
Duty cycle can be set between 0% and 100%. Frequency can be set between 1µHz and 15MHz,
although high-quality output is limited to frequencies between 1µHz and 200kHz.
Arbitrary waveform (FG310/FG320)

The FG310 and FG320 allow you define and store up to eight arbitrary waveforms. You can
create the waveforms directly at the FG, or else define them externally and then load them in. The
FG can produce these waveforms at any frequency between 1µHz and 15MHz, but high-quality
output is limited to frequencies between 1µHz and 200kHz.
Square waveform Triangular waveform
Sine waveform
Pulse waveform
A1 to A8: Arbitrary waveforms
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1.5 Setting the Output Conditions (Frequency,
Voltage, and Attenuation)
Output frequency
Frequency can be set between 1µMz and 15MHz for any waveform. For triangular waves, pulse
waves, and arbitrary waveforms, however, high-quality output is limited to the range between
1µHz and 200kHz.
Output voltage
You can set the output-level voltage in a variety of ways, as follows.
• By setting amplitude and offset
Amplitude
Center
0V
Offset voltage
• By setting high level and low level
High level
0V
Low level
• By selecting TTL level

This selection automatically sets output to TTL voltage level (0V, 5V).
TTL High level (5V)
TTL Low level (0V)
Phase
• For 1-channel output
Phase settings determine the beginning and ending phases for waveforms output under TRIG-
mode and GATE-mode operation. Phase settings have no affect during continuous or DC-mode
output.
Trigger signal
Waveform output : 0deg

: 90deg
• For 2-channel output (FG220 and FG320 only)

Phase setting applies to TRIG and GATE modes as described above. In addition, you can select
phase difference between CH1 and CH2 outputs (effective during CONT, TRIG, and GATE
modes).
Trigger signal
Phase difference
CH1 waveform output between channels
CH2 waveform output
• Multi-device output (See page 1-13.)

Multiple FGs can be interconnected, and output can be synchronized. In this case, phase
settings will determine the phase differences among these different devices.
Output attenuation
Use this feature to reduce the output level to 1/10 or 1/100 the set level. The feature applies to
output level as set by amplitude/offset or high/low parameters.
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1.6 Sweep Setup
Sweep mode
The FG offers three different sweep modes, as follows. 1
• Repeat: Repetitive sweep.
Function
• Single: Sweep once in response to trigger.
• Single & hold: Sweep once in response to trigger, but hold the final value until the next
trigger.
Sweep type
This setting determines the shape of the sweep. You can select from among four different sweep
types.
• Linear
• Log (logarithmic sweep)
• Linear step
• Log step
• Arbitray (FG310/FG320 only up to eight arbitrary patterns)

Sweep item
This setting selects the parameter (waveform attribute) to be swept. The following six items are
available.
• Frequency
• Phase
• Amplitude
• Offset voltage
• Duty cycle: Available only with pulse waves
• Frequency & amplitude: For simultaneous frequency and amplitude sweeps
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1.6 Sweep Setup
Sweep conditions
You can set the following sweep conditions.
• Start/stop or center/span values
For a frequency sweep, for example, you can set the range either by selecting the start and end
frequencies, or else by specifying the center frequency and the total frequency span. When you
begin the sweep, the frequency will begin from the start value and gradually change (in
accordance with the selected sweep type) until it reaches the stop value. If the start value is
lower than the stop value, the frequency increases during the sweep; if higher, then the
frequency decreases.
Stop frequency
Start frequency Start freq. + Stop freq.

Center frequency:
2
Frequency span: Stop freq. - stop freq.
• Sweep time
This parameter sets the time used for a single sweep.
Sweep time
• Sweep ratio (available only if sweep type is “linear” or “log”)
This setting selects the rising time of the sweep as a percentage of its total time. For an
amplitude sweep at a ratio of 50%, for example, the sweep will begin at the start amplitude,
will reach its stop value halfway through the sweep time, and will then move back to its start
value — reaching the start value at the end of the sweep time. Note that a sweep executed at a
0% ratio will move in the opposite direction of the same sweep executed at a 100% ratio.
Sweep ratio = 100% Sweep ratio = 50%
Sweep time Sweep time

• Number of steps
Select number of steps for a linear-step or log-step sweep.
Where Steps=3
STOP
START
Sweep time
Sweep hold
You can use this feature to interrupt (hold) the sweep at its present value. You can then maintain
continuous output at this level. You can also vary the sweep value manually (during hold) by
rotating the rotary knob.
Hold
Continuous output at held value
Sweep monitor
Use this feature to display the current value in real time on the screen. The feature allows you to
determine the precise value at which a sweep hold became effective.
Start and stop markers

The FG outputs sweep-marker signals through the CH1 MARKER OUT terminal. You can the
marker values when setting up the sweep item.
Start-marker frequency
Stop-marker frequency
Marker signal
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1.7 Modulation Setup
Carrier
The selected output waveform (as described in Section 1.4 above) serves as the carrier for the 1
modulated output. To set up the carrier, go to the MAIN OUTPUT SETUP screen and select
parameters as follows.
Function
• Carrier waveform
You can select any output waveform type as the carrier: sine wave, square wave (duty = 50%),
triangular wave (any symmetry), pulse wave (any duty cycle). If using the FG310 or FG320,
you can also select any of eight arbitrary waveforms as the carrier.
• Carrier frequency
You can set carrier frequency to any value between 1µHz and 15MHz. (But for high-quality
pulse, triangular, or arbitrary waveform output, do not set frequency above 200kHz.)
• Carrier phase
You can set phase sync between channels or among interconnected FGs. (See page 1-13.)
• Carrier output voltage
Set by specifying either amplitude and offset, or else high level and low level.
Modulation type
Select from among six modulation types, as follows.
• AM (Amplitude modulation)
• DSB-SC AM (double-sideband suppressed-carrier AM)
• FM (Frequency modulation)
• PM (Phase modulation)
• PWM (Pulse-width modulation): Available only if carrier is a pulse wave.
• Offset modulation
Modulator wave
Select any of the following waveforms as the modulator.
• Sine waveform • Triangular waveform
• Pulse waveform (duty-cycle modulation)
• Arbitrary waveform (FG310/FG320 only; any one of eight arbitrary waveforms)
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1.7 Modulation Setup
Modulation conditions
• Modulation frequency
Modulation frequency can be set from 1mHz to 50kHz.
• Other condition
The other conditional setting varies according to the modulation type, as follows.
• If AM:
Set the modulation depth.
d
A
d
Carrier amplitude Depth = ×100 (％)
A
1
Modulator frequency
• If DSB-SC AM:
No setting; modulation depth is fixed.
• If FM:
Set the peak frequency deviation (peak difference between carrier’s frequency and
instantaneous modulated frequency).
Carrier frequency
Frequency deviation
1
Modulated frequency
• If PM:
Set the peak phase deviation.
• If PWM
Set the peak duty-cycle deviation.
• If offset modulation:
Set the peak offset-voltage deviation.
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1.8 Sequence Setup
A sequence consists of up to 256 different steps, with each step implementing a different
collection of output parameter values. All steps produce the same waveform type, but each step 1
defines a separate collection of the following parameters: frequency, phase, amplitude, offset,
duty, and marker. You advance through the steps by issuing trigger signals, with each trigger
Function
signal incrementing the step by 1. (But random jumping is also possible; see below.)
You can set up a separate marker value for each step. The FG’s CH1 MARKER OUT terminal
outputs the marker values in real time as the sequence proceeds; you can therefore use this output
to detect step changes as they occur.
Step 6
Step 2
Step 1
Sequence-marker setting
Trigger signal Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 1
Output waveform
Amplitude change Phase change End of final step
Frequency, amplitude, offset change
Sequence-marker signal 0 1 0 1 0
The FG also supports an external sequence-control option that allows you to switch randomly
among steps. Specifically, the option allows you to select each step by inputting an 8-bit digital
signal corresponding to the step number. You can use this function to produce digital modulation
waveforms (such as FSK and PSK), as illustrated below.
FSK (Frequency-Shift Keying)
1 0 0 1 0
Data values
Frequency change Frequency change
PSK (Phase-Shift Keying)

1 0 0 1 0
Data values
Phase change Phase change
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1.9 Creating Arbitrary Waveforms
The FG allows you to define and load up to eight arbitrary waveforms. You can then use these as
output waveforms, sweep patterns, carrier waves, or modulator waves. There are three ways you
can define arbitrary waveforms, as follows.
• Create the waveform externally, then load by floppy disk. You can create the data
using a Yokogawa DL4000- or DL5000-series digital oscilloscope, an AG-series arbitrary
waveform generator, or any of various other devices.
DL4000-Series Digital Oscilloscope
Save displayed data to floppy disk.
Load the data into the FG.

Floppy disk
• At the FG, enter significant points (X,Y coordinates) along the waveform that
you want to create, then instruct the FG to connect the points either by linear,
stepwise, or spline interpolation. You enter the points in the form of text data at the FG’s
text-editor window.
Set the area (coordinate range).
Enter coordinates for each point.
Select the interpolation method.
Linear Step Relaxed spline Periodic spline
Generate points using a PC and a spreadsheet program (LOTUS 1-2-3) or other application,
then transport by floppy disk or download directly to the FG via the GP-IB interface.
Download by GP-IB interface
Create data using

PC and application.
Save the data to disk.

Load the data into
the FG.
Floppy disk
Sweep markers and event markers

You can incorporate an arbitrary pulse pattern into your arbitrary waveform. If you use the
waveform as a sweep control, then the pattern defines a series of sweep markers that the FG
outputs in real time (through the CH1 MARKER OUT terminal) as the sweep progresses. If you
use the waveform for normal output and your system includes the external sweep-control option
(see next page), then the pattern defines a series of (3-bit) event signals.
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1.10 Signal I/O
The rear panel of the FG provides a variety of input and output connectors. These connectors and
their uses are described below. 1
• TRIG IN/GATE IN (Trigger/gate input)
You use this terminal to input an external trigger signal or gate pulse during TRIG-mode or
Function
GATE-mode output.
• SWP HOLD IN (Sweep-hold input)
Accepts an external sweep-hold control signal.
• SUM IN/VCA IN (Offset/amplitude control input)
Use this terminal to apply an offset voltage or to control the amplitude of the output waveform.
(Selection of external offset or amplitude control automatically overrides the waveform’s
internal offset or amplitude setting).
• CH1 SYNC OUT (CH1 wave-sync output)
This terminal outputs a TTL-level pulse in sync with the Channel 1 output. The signal can be
used as a trigger when observing the output waveform at an oscilloscope.
Sine wave Square wave Triangular wave Ramp wave Pulse wave
CH1 output Peak-to-peak

waveform center
CH1
SYNC OUT
• CH1 MARKER OUT

This terminal outputs Channel-1 marker signals. During a CH1 sweep, the terminal outputs
sweep-marker signals; during sequence operation, it outputs sequence-marker signals. The
signals can be used as a trigger when observing the output waveform at an oscilloscope.
• CH1 SWEEP OUT (CH1 sweep/modulation output)
The terminal outputs a signal representing the state of the channel-1 sweep or modulator signal.
Sweep is represented by a linear signal that varies from –10V to +10V during each sweep
cycle. Modulation is represented by an image of the modulator signal, converted such that
offset is 0 and amplitude is 20Vpp.
Sweep output Modulated output
Output
waveform
Sweep time
CH1 SWP ＋10V

OUT −10V
• OPER SYNC IN/OPER SYNC OUT (Synchronization)
You use these terminals to synchronize output among multiple, interconnected FGs.
OPER OPER
SYNC OUT SYNC IN
・・・
MASTER SLAVE SLAVE SLAVE
Maximum of 8 FGs
External sweep control (option)
• SWP CTRL IN (Analog sweep-control input)
Use this terminal to implement external control of sequence, sweep, or modulation.
• DIGITAL CTRL I/O (Digital control I/O)
You can use this terminal to input an 8-bit digital signal for control of sequence output, sweep
output, or modulation. The terminal can at the same be used to output 3-bit sequence or sweep
markers, as well as arbitrary-waveform event markers. Note that the option makes it possible
for you to set marker values between 0 and 7; without the option these values are limited to 0
and 1.
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1.11 Other Functions
The FG offers a variety of supplementary functions, as follows.

• Two-channel phase synchronization
When working with two-channel output (FG220 and FG320), you can select how the FG
responds to a frequency change at either channel: it can either (a) resynchronize the channel
phases, or (b) maintain continuous output. If you select continuous output, you can still
forcibly resync at any time by the press of a button.
• Maintain phase sync. • Maintain continuous output.
CH1 CH1
output output
CH2 CH2
output output
Change in CH1 frequency Change in CH2 frequency

Change in CH1 frequency Change in CH2 frequency
• Floppy-disk formatting (FG310/FG320 only)

The FG can format a floppy disk into any of the following formats.
2HD: 1.2MB or 1.44MB MS-DOS format
2DD: 640KB or 720KB MS-DOS format
• Parameter autoload (FG310/FG320 only)
You can have the FG automatically reload all data (parameters values, sequence data, and
arbitrary waveform data) from floppy disk at time of power-on. Simply save your data to disk,
then insert the disk into the drive before switching the power on.
• Simultaneous two-channel setting (FG220/FG320 only)
This feature allows you to set amplitude, phase, offset, duty, and/or sweep-time settings for
both channels simultaneously.
Using this feature with frequency, for example, will allow you to change frequency settings
while maintaining the channel-to-channel phase relationship.
• Channel-to-channel copy (FG220/FG320 only)
This feature allows you to copy output settings from one channel into the other. Useful when
you want to use similar settings for both channels.
• Initialization of the output settings
This feature resets all output settings to their factory defaults.
• Contrast adjustment
You can adjust the contrast of the LCD to suit the environment you’re working in.
• Beep sound ON/OFF
You can set the FG’s beeper ON or OFF. If ON, the beeper will sound each time a soft button
is pressed, and whenever an error occurs.
• Calendar-clock function (FG310/FG320 only)
The FG310 and FG320 include a built-in calendar clock. Date and time are set at the factory,
but can be user-adjusted. When you save data to floppy disk, the disk will record the date/time
of the save.
• Self-testing
The FG includes self-test programs for memory, circuit boards, key operation, display, and
other functions. Use these tests to check the system’s operation, and to identify problems
before calling for service.
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2.1 Front Panel
Model FG320
CH key
Selects channel for parameter setup.
WAVE key
Displays MAIN OUTPUT SETUP screen.
2
SWEEP key
Displays SWEEP SETUP screen.
Name and Use of Each Part

LCD (liquid-crystal display) Rotary knob
Touch-screen Numeric input, file select, etc.
15MHz
SYNTHESIZED FUNCTION GENERATOR
CH
WAVE
Arrow keys
7 8 9 Move cursor from
SWEEP
digit to digit.
Left arrow acts
MOD 4 5 6 as backspace.
Keypad
UTIL 1 2 3 Numeric input
TRIG 0
OUTPUT OUTPUT
POWER
CH1 CH2
10V/OPEN 10V/OPEN
Zo=50Ω Zo=50Ω
Floppy-disk drive CH2 output indicator

MOD key Lights up if CH2 output is ON.
Calls MODULATION Use floppy disks to save
SETUP screen. and load parameters.
CH2 waveform output terminal
UTIL key Connects to CH2 waveform output cable
Calls UTILITY menu.
CH1 output indicator
Lights up if CH1 output is ON.
TRIG key
Applies manual trigger or gate. CH1 waveform output terminal
Connects to CH1 waveform output cable
Power switch
Note
Numeric values entered with the keypad are not registered until you press one of the dimensional-unit
buttons displayed on the LCD.
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2.2 Rear Panel
(Shown with /R1 external sweep-control option installed)

Trigger/gate input
Inputs trigger or gate. (Page 9-1)
Sweep-hold input
Inputs sweep-hold signal. (Page 9-3)
Sync input
Use to sync multiple FGs. (Page 9-10)
CH1-synchronous output
Outputs signal in sync with CH1 waveform. (Page 9-6)
CH1 marker output

Outputs CH1 marker signals. (Page 9-7)
Analog sweep-control input

Inputs analog sweep-control signal. (Page 9-12)
Sync output Digital-control I/O terminal

Used to sync multiple Input/output of digital control information.
FGs. (Page 9-10) (Page 9-14)
CIRCUIT BREAKER
GATE IN HOLD IN SYNC OUT MARKER OUT SWP OUT VCA IN CTRL IN
3 Circuit breaker
A
M For reset method
P (Page 11-14)
GP-IB IEEE488
Power connector
(Page 3-4)
100-240V AC ∼
DO NOT REMOVE COVERS. SUFFIX Nameplate
NO.
Made in Japan
Warning plate Offset/amplitude input

For safety-related information (Page 4) Inputs an externally supplied offset or amplitude control signal.
For usage precautions (Page 3-1) For information about offset input (Page 9-4)
For information about amplitude input (Page 9-5)
Exhaust vent
CH1 sweep/modulation output
(Page 9-9)
GP-IB connector
For full information about remote operation, see the GP-IB
Interface User's Manual (IM706111-12E).
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2.3 Screen Displays
MAIN OUTPUT SETUP screen (Press [WAVE] key to display.) See Chapter 4.
Press to call the output MODE window.
Use to select the output mode: continuous, triggered, gated, or DC.
Press to display the FUNCTION window.

Use to select the waveform type for the output or carrier wave.
Press to display the OUTPUT window. 2

Use to select attenuation level, TTL-level output, phase-
synched output.
Name and Use of Each Part

Current setting
Warning indicator -> page 11-2
If indicator appears, press {ERROR
LOG} button to read warning message.
Currently selected channel
Rotary knob mark Unit button
Mark appears to indicate that you Selects dimensional unit; registers
can use the rotary knob to input keypad-entered value.
a value.
Press to set the output Press to set the phase
frequency.
Press to set the output Press to set the offset voltage.
amplitude. Or press twice to change button to
Or press twice to change button to {LOW LEVEL} button.
{HIGH LEVEL} button.
Set value
Press to set symmetry for triangular wave.

If output mode is PULSE, then {DUTY} button will appear instead,
for selection of duty cycle.
SWEEP SETUP screen (Press [SWEEP] key to display.) See Chapter 5.

Press to call the SWEEP MODE window.
Use to select the sweep mode: repetitive, single, or single & hold.
Press to display the SWEEP TYPE window.

Use to select sweep type: linear, log, linear step, log
step, or arbitrary. ("Arbitrary" available on FG310/FG320 only.)
Press to display the SWEEP ITEM window.
Use to select the sweep object: frequency, phase, amplitude,
offset voltage, duty cycle (if pulse wave), or frequency &
amplitude.
Current setting
Currently selected channel

Unit button
Selects dimensional unit; registers
keypad-entered value.
Press to set the sweep
start value. Press to set sweep stop value.
Or press twice to change button to
Or press twice to change button
{SPAN FREQ} button.
to {CENTER FREQ) button.
Press to set the sweep Press to set sweep stop marker.
start marker. Or press twice to change button to
Or press twice to change button {SPAN MARKER} button.
to {CENTER MARKER} button.
Set sweep ON or OFF.
Press to hold or Press to set the sweep ratio.

unhold the sweep. If sweep type is linear-step or log-step, the {STEP} button
will appear instead.
Press to display running value of sweep object.
Press to set the sweep time.
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2.3 Screen Displays
MODULATION SETUP screen (Press [MOD] key to display.) See Chapter 6.
Press to display the MODULATION TYPE window.

Use to select type and offset. Available types: AM, DSB-SC AM,
FM, PM, and PWM (for pulse-wave carrier).
Press to display the MODULATION FUNCTION window.
Current setting
Currently selected
channel Unit button
Selects dimensional unit; registers
keypad-entered value.
Press to set the Press to set modulation depth.
modulation frequency. (If modulation type is FM, PM, or PWM,
then {DEVIATION} button
Press to set carrier's appears instead. DBC-SC AM type does
amplitude. not take a setting.)
Sets carrier's amplitude.
(This parameter is also
accessible at the MAIN
OUTPUT SETUP screen.) Set modulation ON or OFF.
UTILITY Menu (Press [UTIL] key to display.) See Chapters 7, 8, and 10.
Call STORE/RECALL window. (Store/recall output settings.)
Call the SYNCHRO window.

FG's current status (Also appears on
other screens.)
If sync master: MSTR
If sync slave: SLAV
If trigger/gate input: TRIG
Call COPY window. (Copy

Call INITIALIZE window. settings from channel to
(Reinitialize settings.) channel.)
Call CONFIGURATION window. Call TRIGGER SLOPE window.
(Set screen contrast, date/time, (Select trigger/gate polarity.)
button beep ON/OFF, dual-channel
setup, other configuration parameters.) Call R1 OPTION CONTROL
Call SELF-TEST window. setup window.
(See page 11-4.) Call FLOPPY window. (Format
a disk; set autoload; save or
load.)
Call ERROR LOG window.
(View list of warnings; see
page 11-2.)
Call SEQUENCE setup window.

Call SUM/VCA window. (Select externally supplied offset or
amplitude control.)
Call ARB (arbitrary-waveform creation) window.
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3.1 Usage Precautions
Safety precautions
• Be sure to read through the safety precautions given on page 4 of this manual before beginning
to use your function generator.
• Never remove the FG’s casing. The unit contains extremely hazardous high-voltage
components. Consult your nearest Yokogawa representative (see listing on back cover) if your
unit requires maintenance or adjustment.
• If the FG emits smoke or unusual odor or otherwise behaves abnormally, immediately set the
power switch OFF and unplug the power cord from the outlet. Then consult your nearest
Yokogawa representative for assistance. 3
• If the cooling fan stops during operation, the FG will display the error message shown below.
When you see this message, switch off the power immediately! The fan (on the rear panel)
Before Starting Observation and Measurement of Waveforms

may be jammed; check for and remove any obstructions, then restart. If the error condition
recurs, switch off the power and contact your nearest Yokogawa representative for service.
• Never rest any objects on the power cord. Keep the cord clear of hot objects at all times. When
unplugging the power cord, pull on the plug area — never pull on the cord itself. If the cord
becomes damaged, contact your dealer and obtain a replacement. (Cite the part number
indicated on page 2 of this manual.)
Handling precautions
• Never place liquid-filled containers or other potentially damaging objects on top of the FG.
• Avoid subjecting the FG to vibration and strong impacts, as these can cause hardware damage.
(Be especially careful if your FG includes an internal floppy drive.) Also note that any impact
to terminals or connector cords may add electrical noise to the output signal.
• Always keep terminals clear of electrically charged objects. Electrostatic at the terminals may
cause internal damage.
• If you do not plan to use the FG for an extended period, unplug the power cord.
• If you need to lift and move the FG, first disconnect the power cord and connector cables. The
lift and carry by the handle, as shown. (The FG weighs approximately 5kg.)
• Never touch the LCD (touch screen) with pointed objects. Contact with sharp objects may
cause damage.
• Never clean plastic parts with benzene or other such solvents, as these may cause
discoloration. To clean the case or panel, wipe lightly with a soft dry cloth. If the unit is
particularly dirty, wipe first with a cloth wetted with a dilute neutral cleaning agent, then wipe
dry with another cloth.
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3.2 Installation
Warning
• In general, you should never run the FG in upright position, with the fan vent
facing downward. If the FG malfunctions while in this position, heat escaping
from the vent may cause a fire. If you really need to operate the unit in this
position, place a metal plate or flame-retardant barrier (grade UL94-1 or
higher) underneath it.
Location
Be sure to install the FG in a location that meets the environmental conditions described below.
• Ambient temperature and humidity

Ambient temperature and humidity during operation should be within the following limits.
• Temperature: 5°C to 40°C
For high output precision: 23±2°C
• Humidity: 20% to 80% RH; no condensation
For high output precision: 50±10% RH
Note
Condensation may occur when the FG is moved from a cold location to a warm one, or when there is a
rapid change in ambient temperature. If liquid condenses on the FG, allow the unit to stand at least one
hour under stable ambient conditions before using.
• Ventilation
The FG may overheat if ventilation is blocked. Always position it so as to leave adequate
clearance for the fan vent at the back, and never obstruct the ventilating holes located at the top
and bottom.
At least
10cm
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3.2 Installation
• Other conditions
Install the FG on a stable surface, in a location that is:
• Away from direct sunlight and other heat sources.
• Away from oily smoke, steam, dust, corrosive gas, and other such contaminants.
• Away from strong magnetic fields.
• Away from high-voltage equipment and power lines.
• Away from mechanical vibrations.
Angle
You can set the unit horizontally, or you can tilt it slightly backward by lowering its support
stand, as illustrated below.
To install in the tilted position, pull the FG’s support stand forward until it locks into place at 3
right angles with the bottom panel. If the surface is slippery, you should also attach rear-leg
rubber (supplied accessory) mounts to FG’s rear legs. To retract the stand, push it inwards at both

end while moving it back to its original position.
Rack mounting
It is possible to mount the FG into an optional rack-mount kit.
For mounting instructions, refer to the user’s manual supplied with the kit.
The following rack mount kits are available.
Name Model Specification

Rack Mount Kit 751533-E3 EIA Single Mount
Rack Mount Kit 751534-E3 EIA Double Mount
Rack Mount Kit 751533-J3 JIS Single Mount
Rack Mount Kit 751534-J3 JIS Double Mount
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3.3 Connecting the Power Cord
Before connecting....
Read the warnings below before connecting the power cord. Failure to follow these precautions
may result in electrical shock or device damage.
Warnings
• Make certain that the power voltage of your outlet matches the FG’s rated
power voltage.
• Be sure that the FG power switch is OFF.
• Be sure that your power cord has been supplied by Yokogawa specifically for
use with your FG200/FG300-series function generator. Use of an inappropriate
cord may present a shock or fire hazard.
• Always plug the cord into a standard 3-pin grounded outlet.
• Never use ungrounded extension cords.
Connecting
1. Make certain that the power switch located on the front panel is turned OFF.
2. Plug the supplied power cord into the power connector on the FG’s rear panel.
3. Plug the other end of the power cord into a 3-pin grounded outlet that meets the conditions
listed below.
Rated power voltage: 100 to 240 VAC

Permissible voltage range: 90 to 264 VAC
Rated power frequency: 50 to 60 Hz
Permissible power-frequency range: 48 to 63 Hz
Maximum power consumption: 125VA
3-pin outlet
Supplied power cord
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3.4 Power ON/OFF
Before switching ON:

• Check that the FG is installed properly, in accordance with the information given in Section 3.2
above.
• Check that the power cord in properly connected to an appropriate power outlet, as described in
Section 3.3.
Power switch
The power switch is at the lower left of the front panel. To switch power on, press once; to switch
power off, press again.
3

OFF ON
Power-ON initialization
When you switch the power on, the FG executes the following initialization checks:
• ROM checksum test
• DRAM checksum test
• Calibration check
Panel keys remain disabled during these checks. When initialization is completed, the FG displays
the MAIN OUTPUT SETUP screen and enables the panel.
Note
• If the FG fails to start up as described, turn the power switch back to OFF and proceed as follows.
• Check that the power cord is firmly and properly connected.
• Check that your power outlet is providing the required voltage. (See page 3-4.)
• Check that the circuit breaker is correctly positioned. (See page 11-14).
If the above checks do not resolve the problem, contact your nearest Yokogawa representative (see listing
on back cover) for service.
For best precision...

When you need high-precision waveform output, allow the FG at least 30 minutes to warm up
following power-on. Keep ambient temperature at 23±2°C, and ambient humidity at 50±10%RH
(see page 3-2).
Power-OFF operation
The FG retains the last active settings while power is off, and restores them at next power-on. But
all arbitrary waveform data and all sequence data are lost from memory at power-OFF. If your
model is equipped with a floppy drive (models FG310 and FD320 only), you should save any
important data to floppy disk before switching the power off.
Note
A built-in lithium battery provides the power required to maintain settings data during power-off. The
battery has an expected lifetime of about 10 years (at 23°C ambient temperature). As the battery approaches
its end-of-life, the FG may begin to display incorrect dates or times, or may fail to save or recall settings
correctly. If you notice any such problem, execute a self-test as described on page 11-4. If the test returns
the LOW BATTERY warning, it is time to replace the battery. Replacement must be done by a qualified
service engineer: contact your nearest Yokogawa representative (see listing on back cover) for service.
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3.5 Waveform Outputs
Location
The waveform output(s) are at the lower right of the front panel. Connection cables must be
equipped with BNC connectors.
OUTPUT connectors on the FG220 and FG320
OUTPUT OUTPUT
CH1 CH2
10V/OPEN 10V/OPEN
Zo=50Ω Zo=50Ω
Output specifications
Connector type: BNC
Number of connectors: 1 on FG210/FG310; 2 on FG220/FG320
Maximum output voltage: ±10V (when OPEN)
Output impedance: 50 ohms±1% with output ON; OPEN when output is OFF.
Ground: Connected to case ground
CAUTION
• Never short-circuit or apply voltage to the output terminals, as this may result
in hardware damage.
Note
Although certain settings will produce output voltages greater than ±10V, the output waveforms produced
at these voltages may fail to accord with the waveform settings.
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4.1 Setting the Output Mode
Procedure
3 Call the MODE window.
1 Select the channel. CH
2 Call the MAIN OUTPUT WAVE

SETUP screen.
SWEEP
MOD
UTIL
4
TRIG
Common Operations
4 Select the output mode.
Explanation
Select any one of the following four output modes.
CONT (Continuous)
The FG outputs the waveform continuously while OUTPUT is ON.
TRIG (Trigger)
The FG outputs a burst signal consisting of a specified number of cycles (the burst count) upon
receiving a trigger signal. Output then stops until the next trigger is received. You can issue the
Trigger signal
trigger by pressing [TRIG] key, by setting up an internal periodic trigger, or by inputting a trigger
Waveform output signal from an external source.
Refer to Section 4.7 (page 4-9) for details about how to set up the trigger source, the burst
count, and the periodic trigger.
Refer to Section 9.1 (page 9-1) for details about trigger input and trigger slope selection.
GATE
The FG generates waveform output only while the [TRIG] key is held down or while the gate input
Gate signal is in ENABLE state. Output stops when you release the [TRIG] key or when the gate input returns
Waveform output to DISABLE state.
Refer to Section 9.1 (page 9-1) for details about trigger input and gate polarity selection.
DC (Direct Current)
The FG outputs a continuous DC signal while OUTPUT is ON. The signal continues until you
switch off the output or change the output mode.
Refer to Section 4.4 (page 4-4) for details on how to set the DC voltage level.
Note
• When you change the output mode, the FG automatically switches off any currently executing sweep,
modulated, or sequenced output. When you switch to sweep, modulation, or sequence output, the FG
automatically resets the mode to CONT.
• When you switch to sweep or modulated output, the MAIN OUTPUT SETUP screen displays the
message XXX SWEEPING! or XXX MODULATING! (where XXX indicates the sweep item or
modulation type, respectively). When you switch to sequence output, the screen displays the message
SEQUENCE EXECUTING!
• If you are using trigger or gate signals to produce square-wave output, the initial value is unstable.
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4.2 Selecting the Output Waveform
Procedure
3 Call the FUNCTION window.
1 Select the channel setting. CH

SETUP screen.
SWEEP
MOD
UTIL
TRIG
4 Select the output waveform.
Explanation Selecting the output waveform

Select any one of the following waveform types.
• Sine wave
• Square wave (duty cycle = 50%)
• Triangular wave (or ramp wave)

Then set the symmetry to between 0.00% and 100.00%, as described below.
• Pulse wave
Then set the duty cycle to between 0.00% and 100.00%, as described below.
• ~ Arbitrary waveform A1 to A8 (available on FG310/FG320 only)
Refer to Chapter 8 for details about how to create arbitrary
waveforms.
Setting the symmetry (if triangular wave) or duty cycle (if pulse)
If the selected waveform type is triangular or pulse, the MAIN OUTPUT SETUP screen displays
the {SYMMETRY} or {DUTY} button. To set the value, press the button and then do either of
the following.
• Input the desired value at the keypad, then press [%].
• Move the cursor to the next digit you want to set, then turn the rotary knob to select the value.
Repeat until all digits are set. (If the display does not show all settable digits, you can display
the remaining digits by moving the cursor to the rightmost column, then pressing [>] key once
again.)
2 Turn the rotary knob to change the value.
1 Move the cursor to the digit you want to set.
Note
• You cannot select a waveform (the FUNCTION window will not appear) if the output mode is DC.
• If amplitude has been set in Vrms, the setting automatically switches to Vpp when you change the
waveform.
• The DUTY sweep item and the PWM modulation type are available only with pulse waveforms. If you
switch from pulse waveform to some other waveform, these settings will automatically reset to FREQ
and AM, respectively.
• The FG may in some cases fail to output a pulse waveform if the following condition holds: 1/(output-
cycle) × (duty-cycle-setting) < 25ns.
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4.3 Setting the Output Frequency
Procedure
4 Input the numerical value at the keypad.

SETUP screen.
SWEEP
3 Select frequency input.
5 Select the
MOD frequency unit.
UTIL
4
TRIG
Common Operations
Explanation
Setting Range
Frequency can be set to any value between 1µHZ and 15MHz, regardless of the waveform type.
For precise waveform output, however, the frequency setting should not exceed 200kHz (except
that this restriction does not apply to sine and 50%-duty-cycle square waves.)
Unit and Resolution

You can select from four units: mHz, Hz, kHz, or MHz. The available resolution varies according
to the selection, as shown below. But note that the maximum length of the numerical setting is
nine digits, regardless of the selected unit.
Setting Units Resolution
mHz 0.001mHz (1µHz)
Hz 0.000001Hz (1µHz)
kHz 0.00000001kHz (10µHz)
MHz 0.00000001MHz (10mHz)
How to Set the Output Frequency

You can set the output frequency in either of two ways.
1. Input the numerical frequency value at the keypad. (You can use the [<] key as a backspace.)
Then press the appropriate unit button ({MHz}, {kHz}, {Hz}, or {mHz}.
2. Use the arrow keys to move the cursor to the digit you want to set, then turn the rotary knob to
set the value (see diagram below). Repeat until all digits are set. If necessary, change the
frequency unit by pressing one of the displayed unit buttons. (If the display does not show all
available digits, you can produce the remaining digits by moving the cursor to the rightmost
column, then pressing [>] key once again.)
Unit button
Note
• You can set the FG to respond in one of two ways to a frequency change made during two-channel
output: it will either (1) briefly interrupt the output to bring the phases together, or (2) maintain
continuous output over both channels. Refer to Section 10.1 (page 10-1) for information.
• For details on how to set the output frequency of both channels at the same time, see Section 10.5 (page
10-7)
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4.4 Setting the Output Voltage
Procedure
To set by amplitude and offset voltage:

SETUP screen
SWEEP
3 Select amplitude input. 5 Select the unit.

MOD
UTIL
TRIG
3 Select offset-voltage input.
To set by high and low levels:
4 Input the numerical value at the keypad
1 Select the channel CH

SETUP screen. 5 Select the unit.
SWEEP
3 Select high-level input.

MOD 3 Select low-level
input.
UTIL
TRIG
To set equal to the TTL level:
1 Select the channel. CH 3 Call the OUTPUT

window.
SETUP screen.
SWEEP
MOD
UTIL
TRIG
4 Set to TTL level.
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To set the DC level for DC signal output:
3 Set the output mode to DC

SETUP screen. 5 Select the unit.
SWEEP
MOD
UTIL
TRIG 4
Common Operations
Explanation
AMPLITUDE: Units, Ranges, and Resolutions
Setting the amplitude value to a negative number inverts the amplitude direction.
Unit Settable Range Resolution
Vpp ± 20Vpp 1mVpp
mVpp ± 20000mVpp 1mVpp
Vrms ± 7.071Vrms* 1mVrms
mVrms ± 7071mVrms* 1mVrms
* Indicates the range for sine-wave output. The range for square and pulse waves is ± 10Vrms; the
range for triangular waves is ± 5.774Vrms. The Vrms and mVrms units cannot be used with arbitrary
waveforms. Vrms and mVrms are also unavailable if you are setting amplitude for both channels at
the same time (see page 10-7).
OFFSET: Units, Ranges, and Resolutions

V ± 10V 1mV
mV ± 10000mV 1mV
HIGH/LOW LEVELS: Units, Ranges, and Resolutions

Setting the high level lower than the low level inverts the amplitude direction. If you attempt to
set a level such that the difference between the high and low settings is greater than 20V, the FG
adjusts the value such that the difference becomes 20V.
V ± 20V 1mV
mV ± 20000mV 1mV
TTL-Level Setting
Setting the amplitude to the TTL level automatically selects the following values.
Amplitude: 5.000Vpp, Offset: 2.500V
High level: 5.000V, Low level: 0.000V
DC OUTPUT LEVEL: Units, Ranges, and Resolutions

Units Settable Range Resolution
V ± 10V 1mV
mV ± 10000mV 1mV
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Setting the output voltage

You can set the output voltage in either of two ways.
1. Input the numerical value at the keypad. (You can use the [<] key as a backspace.) The press
the appropriate unit button.
Unit button
Note
• The amplitude/offset settings are linked to the high/low-level settings. Changing a value in either pair
automatically generates a corresponding change in the other pair.
• If you attempt to set a value higher than the legal maximum or lower than the legal minimum, the value
is automatically adjusted to the legal maximum or minimum, respectively.
• The output-voltage setting represents the output voltage produced when the output attenuator is at “1/1”
and the impedance is HIGH.
• Where RMS is used in specifying/describing the amplitude of a waveform with an offset, the RMS
setting denotes the RMS value of the waveform without the offset.
• For pulses, as with sine waves, the midpoint between the high and low levels is equal to the average of
these levels. This means that the RMS value of a pulse wave is independent of the wave’s duty cycle.
• If you set the amplitude using an RMS unit, the unit will automatically switch to Vpp when you change
the waveform.
• Refer to Section 10.5 (page 10-7) for details about how to set the amplitude and the offset voltage for
both channels at the same time.
• Certain combinations of amplitude and offset, or of SUM IN (offset in) and VCA IN (amplitude control)
inputs, will cause the output voltage to exceed ±10V. The FG may fail to output an accurate waveform
when the voltage exceeds this level.
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4.5 Setting the Phase
Procedure
4 Input the phase value at the keypad.

5 Press to set the
SETUP screen phase.
SWEEP 3 Select phase
input.
MOD
UTIL
4
TRIG
Common Operations
Explanation
Range and Resolution
Range: –10,000.00 deg to + 10,000.00 deg
Resolution: 0.01 deg
How the Phase Setting is Used
• If single-channel output:
The setting determines the start/stop phase for triggered and gated output.
• If two-channel output:
The setting determines the start/stop phase for triggered and gated output, and also the channel-
to-channel phase difference for continuous, triggered, and gated output.
How to Set the Phase
You can set the phase in either of two ways.
1. Input the phase value at the keypad. (You can use the [<] key as a backspace.) Then press
{DEG} button.
set the value (see diagram below). Repeat until all digits are set. (If the display does not show
all available digits, you can produce the remaining digits by moving the cursor to the rightmost
column, then pressing [>] key.)
Syncrhonizing the phase of both channels

To automatically synchronize the phase for both channels (FG220/FG320 only), select
{SYNCHRO} from the UTILITY menu, then set CHANNEL SYNC to “ON”. Note, however,
that waveform discontinuities will then occur whenever either of the waveform frequencies is
changed. An alternative is to leave CHANNEL SYNCH set “OFF” and press the {PHASE
SYNC} button (in the OUTPUT window) whenever you want to resynchronize the phase. Refer
to Section 10.1 (page 10-1) for details.
Note
• If you attempt to set a value higher than the legal maximum or lower than the legal minimum, the FG
automatically adjusts the value to the legal maximum or minimum, respectively.
• Refer to Section 10.5 (page 10-7) for details on how to set the phase for both channels at the same time.
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4.6 Setting the Output Attenuator; Turning OFF the
Output
Procedure
4 Select the output attenuation.
1 Select the channel. CH 3 Call the OUTPUT

window.
SETUP screen.
SWEEP
MOD
UTIL
TRIG
4 Turn output OFF.
Explanation
Setting the Output Attenuator
To select an output voltage of 1/10 or 1/100 the voltage setting, press {1/10} or {1/100},
respectively. To select unattenuated output, press {1/1}. If you select {TTL LEVEL} output, the
unit automatically selects 1/1.
Turning OFF the output

Press {OFF} button to switch off the waveform output from the selected channel. You can switch
output back on by pressing {TTL LEVEL} or any one of the displayed attenuator buttons.
To Force Output Off at Power On and Output Initialization

The following procedure will ensure that output is forced off (1) at time of power-on, (2)
whenever the FG reinitializes the output settings, and (3) whenever the FG loads settings from
internal memory.
1. Press [UTIL] key to call the UTILITY MENU.
2. Press {CONFIG} button to call the CONFIGURATION window.
3. Press {InitOUT} button so that the value becomes OFF.
Set to OFF
Note
When working with a low-voltage signal, you may want to set the attenuator to 1/10 or 1/100 to get a good
signal/noise ratio.
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4.7 Setting the Trigger Source and Burst Count
Procedure
3 Set the output mode to TRIG.
(See page 4-1 for instructions.)
WAVE 5 Input the value

2 Call the MAIN OUTPUT
for the burst
SETUP screen
count or trigger
SWEEP frequency.
MOD
4 Press to enable
UTIL burst-count input.
Press to generate manual TRIG

4
trigger.
Common Operations
Press to select internal or external trigger.
4 Press to enable trigger-frequency input.
Explanation In order to set the burst count and trigger settings, you must first set the output mode to TRIG.
See page 4-1 for instructions.
BURST (Burst count)
Settable range is from 1 to 65,535 cycles.
TRIG INT/EXT (Trigger-type selection)
Use the {TRIG INT/EXT} button to select between internal and external trigger. If the setting is
“EXT”, the FG recognizes external triggers only. You can generate these triggers manually (by
pressing [TRIG] key), or by inputting a trigger signal to the TRIG terminal. See Section 9.1 for
information about connecting to the terminal and selecting the trigger slope.
If the setting is “INT”, the FG generates period triggers internally, at the specified trigger
frequency (see immediately below).
TRIG FREQ
Sets the trigger frequency for the internal trigger. The settable range is from 1mHz to 50,000kHz;
resolution is 1mHz.
How to Set the Burst Count and Trigger Frequency
You can these values in either of two ways.
1. Input the numerical value at the keypad. (You can use the [<] key as a backspace.) Then press
the {cycles} buttons (if setting the burst count), or the appropriate frequency-unit botton (if
setting the trigger frequency).
set the value (see diagram below). Repeat until all digits are set. If necessary, change the unit
by pressing one of the displayed unit buttons. (If the display does not show all settable digits,
you can produce the remaining digits by moving the cursor to the rightmost column, then
pressing [>] key.)
Unit button
Note
• If you attempt to set the burst count to a value above 65,535, the FG automatically adjusts the setting to
65,535.
• If you want to generate triggers by GP-IB command, select external triggering.
• The FG will not respond to a trigger (either internal or external) while burst output is in progress.
Triggering becomes reenabled once the FG has output the full burst count.
• The internal trigger has 1.6µs jitter.
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5.1 Setting the Sweep Mode
Procedure
3 Call the SWEEP MODE window.
WAVE
2 Call the SWEEP SWEEP

SETUP screen.
MOD
UTIL
TRIG
Setting the Sweep Output

4 Select the sweep mode.
Explanation
Select any of the following four sweep modes.
REPEAT
The sweep executes repetitively.
SINGLE
The sweep executes once each time a trigger signal is received.
You can issue the trigger manually by pressing [TRIG] key, or externally through the TRIG IN
terminal or by GP-IB command.
Trigger signal
SINGLE & HOLD

The waveform begins output with no sweep. The first trigger signal causes a single sweep; when
the sweep reaches its end, the waveform holds continuous output at the sweep’s final value. The
next trigger signal then returns the waveform to its initial state. The process can then be repeated,
with every other trigger generating a new sweep.
Trigger signal
Waveform holds the Waveform returns

sweep-end state. to initial state.
Note
• If the sweep-time setting is 26.1ms or less during SINGLE & HOLD sweeping, the sweep will not reach
its final value. The FG holds the final value (hold value) to within 0.2% of the set value.
• Use the MAIN OUTPUT SETUP screen to select and set up all parameters (other than sweep parameters)
for the waveform to be swept. Refer to Chapter 4 for details.
• Refer to Section 5.5 (page 5-6) for details on how to turn sweep ON and OFF.
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5.2 Setting the Sweep Type
Procedure
3 Call the SWEEP TYPE window.
WAVE

SETUP screen.
MOD
UTIL
TRIG
4 Select the sweep type.
Explanation
Selecting the sweep type
You can select any of the following sweep types.
• LINEAR
A linear sweep. You can set the sweep ratio to any value between 0% and 100% in increments
of 0.01%. (See page 1-8 for an explanation of sweep ratio.) The default ratio is 100%.
• LOG
A logarithmic sweep. Again, you can set the sweep ratio to any value between 0% and 100% in
increments of 0.01%. (See page 1-8.) The default ratio is 100%.
• LINEAR STEP
Linear stepwise sweep. You can set the number of steps to any integer between 2 and 100. The
default is 10.
• LOG STEP
Logarithmic stepwise sweep. Again, you can set the number of steps to any integer between 2
and 100. The default is 10.
• ~ Arbitrary Waveform A1 to A8 (FG310/FG320 only)
The FG300 series allows you to select an arbitrary waveform as the sweep pattern. If the sweep
item is other than FREQ & AMPLITUDE, you can select any arbitrary waveform (A1 to A8).
If the sweep item is FREQ & AMPLITUDE, then A1 and A2 are automatically used as the
frequency and amplitude sweeps, respectively.
For instructions about how to create arbitrary waveforms, see Chapter 8.
Setting the sweep ratio or number of steps
If sweep type is LINEAR or LOG, the SWEEP SETUP screen displays the {SWEEP RATIO}
button. If sweep type is LINEAR STEP or LOG STEP, the screen displays the {STEP} button. To
set the value, press the appropriate button and then do either of the following.
• Input the numerical value at the keypad, then press the unit button.
• Use the arrow keys to move the cursor to the next digit you want to set, then turn the rotary
knob to set the value. Repeat until all digits are set.
Note
Refer to Appendix 2 for important information regarding the use of logarithmic sweeps.
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5.3 Setting the Sweep Item
Procedure
3 Call the SWEEP ITEM window.
WAVE

SETUP screen.
MOD
UTIL
TRIG
5
4 Select the sweep item.

Explanation
Selecting the sweep item
Select any of the following six sweep items.
• FREQ (Frequency)
Sweeps the waveform’s frequency.
• PHASE
Sweeps the waveform’s phase.
• AMPL (Amplitude)
Sweeps the waveform’s amplitude.
• OFFSET
Sweeps the waveform’s offset voltage.
• DUTY
Sweeps the waveform’s duty cycle. This setting is selectable only if the output waveform is a
pulse wave.
• FREQ & AMPL
Sweeps both the frequency and the amplitude. If you select sweeping by arbitrary waveform,
the FG will automatically use the A1 waveform as the frequency sweep, and the A2 waveform
as the amplitude sweep.
Setting the sweep conditions

Conditional settings vary according to the selected sweep item. Refer to Section 5.4 for detailed
information about settings and procedures.
Note
Use the MAIN OUTPUT SETUP screen to select and set up all parameters (other than sweep parameters)
for the waveform to be swept. For information about setting up the sweep parameter, refer to the next page.
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5.4 Setting the Sweep Conditions
Procedure
The diagram below shows how the display appears when the sweep item is FREQ.
3 Press to set the start or center frequency.
WAVE 5 Press the unit

button.
2 Call the SWEEP SWEEP 3 Press to set the
SETUP screen. stop or span
MOD frequency.
UTIL
TRIG
3 Press to set the sweep time.
Explanation
If sweep item = FREQ, set as follows.
• START FREQ (or MIN FREQ, if sweep type is “arbitrary”)
Range: 1µHz to 15MHz Resolution: 1µHz (or 9 digits) Default: 1kHz
• STOP FREQ (or MAX FREQ, if sweep type is “arbitrary”)
• CENTER FREQ
Range: 1µHz to 15MHz Resolution: 1µHz (or 9 digits) Default: 5.5kHz
• SPAN FREQ
If sweep item = PHASE:

• START PHASE (or MIN PHASE, if sweep type is “arbitrary”)
Range: –360deg to +360deg Resolution: 0.01deg Default: 0deg
• STOP PHASE (or MAX PHASE, if sweep type is “arbitrary”)
• CENTER PHASE
• SPAN PHASE
Range: 0 to +720deg Resolution: 0.01deg Default: 180deg
If sweep item = AMPL:

• START AMP (or MIN AMP, if sweep type is “arbitrary”)
Range: ±20Vpp (Sine wave: ±7071Vrms; Square/pulse wave: +110Vrms;
Triangular wave: ±5.774Vrms) Resolution: 1mVpp Default: 1Vpp
• STOP AMP (or MAX AMP, if sweep type is “arbitrary”)
Range: ±20Vpp (Sine wave: ±7.071Vrms; Square/pulse wave: ±10Vrms;
• CENTER AMP
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5.4 Setting the Sweep Conditions
• SPAN AMP
Range: 0Vpp to 40Vpp (Sine wave:±14.142Vrms; Square/pulse wave: ±20Vrms;
If sweep item = OFFSET

• START OFFSET (or MIN OFFSET, if sweep type is “arbitrary”)
Range: –10V to +10V Resolution: 1mV Default: –2V
• STOP OFFSET (or MAX OFFSET, if sweep type is “arbitrary”)
Range: –10V to +10V Resolution: 1mV Default: 2V
• CENTER OFFSET
• SPAN OFFSET
Range: 0V to 20V Resolution: 1mV Default: 4V
If sweep item = DUTY

• START DUTY
Range: 0% to 100% Resolution: 0.01% Default: 10%
• STOP DUTY
• CENTER DUTY
Range: 0% to 100% Resolution: 0.01% Default: 50% 5
• SPAN DUTY

If the sweep item is = FREQ & AMPL:

Set frequency and amplitude values as described above.
Setting the sweep time

The range, resolution, and default for the sweep-time setting are the same for all sweep items.
Range: 1ms to 1000s Resolution: 10µs Default: 1s
Note that REPEAT-mode sweeping has a jitter of 1.6µs.
Entering the settings

The SWEEP SETUP screen displays the buttons appropriate for the sweep item that you have
selected. To set each value, press the corresponding button, then do either of the following.
Unit button
Note
• For each sweep item, the start/stop settings are linked to the center/span settings. Changing a value in
either pair automatically generates a corresponding change in the other pair.
• If sweeping with an arbitrary waveform: If the MIN value is higher than the MAX value, the FG inverts
the arbitrary waveform about the Y axis value before sweeping.
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5.5 Controlling the Sweep (ON/OFF and HOLD)
Procedure
WAVE Shows the running value

of the sweep item.
MOD
UTIL
Press to start or stop

TRIG
sweeping.
Press to display the running value of the sweep item.
Press to set sweep hold ON or OFF.
Explanation
Turning Sweep ON/OFF
The {SWEEP ON/OFF} button sets sweeping on and off. The action depends on the sweep mode.
• If sweep mode is REPEAT, {SWEEP OFF/ON} button sets the sweep on or off each time it is
pressed.
• If sweep mode is SINGLE or SINGLE & HOLD, pressing {SWEEP ON} button places the
unit into trigger standby, so that sweeping will start at the next trigger. Pressing {SWEEP
OFF} button switches the sweep off.
When you start a sweep, the output mode automatically becomes “continuous,” while modulation
and sequencing automatically switch off.
Sweeping automatically goes off if you do any of the following:
• Change the output mode
• Turn modulation ON
• Turn sequencing ON
Turning Hold ON/OFF

Press the {HOLD OFF/ON} button to set or release the hold. The hold state applies to both
channels; it is not possible to place the hold on one channel only.
Monitoring the Sweep

If you press the {MONITOR} button, the screen will display the sweep-item value in real time,
with the value changing as the sweep progresses.
If the monitor function is ON and the sweep is in hold state, the display will show the current
(held) sweep value. You can then increment or decrement the value by turning the rotary knob. If
you then switch the sweep back on, it will resume starting from the new value.
Note
Sweep hold can also be controlled by an external signal applied at the SWP HOLD IN connector. A HIGH
level at this terminal forces the sweep into hold regardless of action of the {HOLD ON/OFF} button.
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5.6 Setting the Sweep Marker
Procedure
The diagram below shows how the displays appears when the sweep item is FREQ.
WAVE 5 Press the unit

button.
SETUP screen.
MOD 3 Press to set the
stop or span
UTIL marker.
TRIG
5
3 Press to set the start or center marker.

Explanation
If sweep item = FREQ, set as follows.
• START MARKER
• STOP MARKER
• CENTER MARKER
• SPAN MARKER
If sweep item = PHASE:

• START MARKER
• STOP MARKER
• CENTER MARKER
• SPAN MARKER
Range: 0deg to 720deg Resolution: 0.01deg Default: 90deg
If sweep item = AMPL:

• START MARKER
• STOP MARKER
• CENTER MARKER
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5.6 Setting the Sweep Marker
• SPAN MARKER
Range: 0 to 40Vpp (Sine wave: ±14.142Vrms; Square/pulse wave: ±20Vrms;
If sweep item = OFFSET:

• START MARKER
Range: –10V to +10V Resolution: 1mV Default: –1V
• STOP MARKER
• CENTER MARKER
• SPAN MARKER
If sweep item = DUTY:

• START MARKER
• STOP MARKER
• CENTER MARKER
• SPAN MARKER
Entering the marker settings

The SWEEP SETUP screen displays the buttons appropriate for the sweep item that you have
selected. To set each value, press the corresponding button, then do either of the following.
set the value (see diagram below).
Repeat until all digits are set. If necessary, change the unit by pressing one of the displayed
unit buttons. (If the display does not show all digits, you can produce the remaining digits by
moving the cursor to the rightmost column, then pressing [>] key once again.)
Unit button
Outputting the sweep marker signal

Refer to Sections 9.6 (page 9-7) and 9.10 (page 9-14) for information about how to output the
sweep marker signal.
Note
• The unit does not output sweep-marker signals for “FREQ & AMPL” sweeps, with this exception: If the
sweep type is “arbitrary”, the unit will output the markers set up for arbitrary waveform A1 (the
frequency sweep).
• For each sweep item, the start/stop settings are linked to the center/span settings. Changing a value in
either pair automatically generates a corresponding change in the other pair.
• If you set the marker to a value outside the range of the actual sweep, the marker will not be output.
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6.1 Setting the Modulation Type
Procedure
3 Call the MODULATION TYPE window.
Press to setup carrier wave WAVE
SWEEP
2 Call the MODULATION MOD

Appears only if
SETUP screen.
carrier is a pulse
UTIL wave
TRIG
4 Select the modulation type.
Details
Setting up the carrier wave 6
Use the MAIN OUTPUT SETUP screen (press the [WAVE] key) to set up the carrier wave. The
Setting the Modulation Output

procedure is the same as for setting up an unmodulated output waveform; refer to Chapter 4 for
setup instructions. But note that it is also possible to set or change the value of the carrier’s
modulated characteristic directly from the MODULATION SETUP screen, as indicated below.
Selecting the modulation type

Select any of the following modulation types.
• AM (Amplitude Modulation)
The carrier-wave amplitude can be set at the MODULATION SETUP screen.
• DSB-SC AM (Double-Sideband Suppressed-Carrier Amplitude Modulation)
The carrier-wave amplitude can be set at the MODULATION SETUP screen.
• FM (Frequency Modulation)
The carrier-wave frequency can be set at the MODULATION SETUP screen.
• PM (Phase Modulation)
The carrier-wave phase can be set at the MODULATION SETUP screen.
• PWM (Pulse Wave Modulation)
Pulse-wave modulation (duty-cycle modulation) is available only if the carrier waveform is a
pulse wave. The carrier-wave duty cycle can be set at the MODULATION SETUP screen.
• OFFSET
The carrier-wave offset can be set at the MODULATION SETUP screen.
Note
Refer to Section 6.3 (page 6-3) for instructions on how to switch modulation ON and OFF.
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6.2 Selecting the Modulator Waveform
Procedure
3 Call the MODULATION FUNCTION window.
WAVE
SWEEP

SETUP screen.
UTIL
TRIG
4 Select the modulator waveform.
Explanation
Selecting the modulator waveform
Select any one of the following four modulator waveforms.
• Sine wave
• Triangular wave
Set the symmetry to between 0.00% and 100.00%, as described below.
• Pulse wave
Set the duty cycle to between 0.00% and 100.00%, as described below.
• ~ Arbitrary waveform A1 to A8 (available on FG310/FG320 only)
Refer to Chapter 8 for details about how to create arbitrary waveforms.
Setting the symmetry (if triangular wave) or duty cycle (if pulse wave)
If the selected modulated waveform is triangular or pulse, the MAIN OUTPUT SETUP screen
displays the {SYMMETRY} or {DUTY} button, respectively. To set the value, press the
appropriate button and then do either of the following.
• Input the desired value at the keypad, then press {%} button.
• Use the arrow keys to move the cursor to the digit you want to set, then turn the rotary knob to
select the value. Repeat until all digits are set.
Note
The modulator waveform has a jitter of 1.6µs.
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6.3 Setting the Modulation Parameters; Switching
Modulation ON/OFF
Procedure The diagram below shows how the display appears when the modulation type is AM.
3 Press to set the modulator's frequency.
4 Input the numerical value
at the keypad.
WAVE 5 Select the unit.
SWEEP 3 Press to set the

carrier's amplitude.
SETUP screen.
UTIL
Press to switch
TRIG
modulation ON or
OFF.
3 Press to set the modulation depth.
Explanation
Setting the modulation parameter
Each modulation type takes a single parameter that determines the degree of modulation.
6
• AM: Depth
Setting the Modulation Output

• FM: Deviation
Range: 0MHz to 7.5MHz Resolution: 0.001mHz Default: 100Hz
• PM: Deviation (Phase deviation)
Range: 0deg to 360deg Resolution: 0.01deg Default: 90deg
• PWM: Deviation (Duty-cycle deviation)
• OFFSET: Deviation (Offset-voltage deviation)
Setting the value of the carrier’s modulated characteristic
Although you can set all carrier-wave parameters at the MAIN OUTPUT SETUP screen, it is also
possible to set or adjust the value of the carrier’s modulated characteristic directly at the
MODULATION SETUP screen. The adjustable carrier parameter depends on the modulation
type, as follows.
• If AM → carrier amplitude • If PM → carrier phase
• If DSB-SC AM → carrier amplitude • If PWM → carrier duty cycle
• If FM → carrier frequency • If OFFSET → carrier offset
Setting the parameters
The MODULATION SETUP screen displays the buttons appropriate for the selected modulation
type. To set each value, press the appropriate button and then do either of the following.
• Input the desired value at the keypad, then press the unit button.
• Move the cursor to the digit you want to set, then turn the rotary knob to select the value.
Repeat until all digits are set.
Switching Modulation ON/OFF
The {MODULATE ON/OFF} button sets modulation on and off.
When you set modulation ON, the output mode automatically becomes “continuous”, while
sweep and sequencing automatically switch off. Modulation automatically goes off if you change
the output mode or begin execution of sweeping or sequencing.
Note that any changes you make to the carrier’s parameters while modulation is ON will not
become effective until modulation is switched OFF and then back ON.
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7.1 Setting Up Sequences with the Sequence Editor
(FG310/FG320 only)
Procedure
Press the [UTIL] key to display the UTILITY MENU; then press the {SEQ} button to display the
SEQUENCE window (shown below).
Cursor positioning: Dial

Numerical input: Keypad
Backspace key:
Current page
Change the page.
...Previous page
...Next page
Switch the CH
channel. Return to the UTILITY MENU.
WAVE
Delete all data from all pages
("Start Over").
SWEEP
Display the FILE window

MOD (file-handling window).
Register numerical settings.

UTIL key UTIL

TRIG
Switch sequencing ON or OFF.
Input an exponent value. 7

Undo the previous operation.
Setting and Outputting the Sequence

Delete all data on the current page.
Insert a new page preceding the current page.
Explanation
Setting the output waveform and attenuator
Use the MAIN OUTPUT SETUP screen (press the [WAVE] key) to select the output waveform
and to set the attenuator. Note that the output mode will automatically switch to CONT
(continuous) whenever you start sequence output.
For information about how to set up the output waveform, see Section 4.2 (page 4-2). For
information about setting the output attenuator, see Section 4.6 (page 4-8).
Setting the sequence parameters
Each step in the sequence consists of six parameters and occupies one full display page. You can
set up to 256 steps per sequence. Refer to Sections 4.2 to 4.5 for the ranges, resolutions, and
defaults of all parameters other than sequence markers.
For information about sequence-marker output, refer to Sections 9.6 and 9.10.
Output frequency
Phase
Amplitude
Offset voltage
Duty cycle (effective only with pulse output)
Sequence marker
HIGH-level step →「1」 if your FG includes the external
LOW-level step →「0」 sweep control option, you can
set marker levels from 0 to 7
(Explanation continues on next page.)
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7.1 Setting Up Sequences with the Sequence Editor (FG310/FG320 only)
Important information about sequence editing

• If you press {ENTER} button at the first page while the page is still blank, the FG will
automatically set the parameters for the first step equivalent to those for the waveform defined
under the MAIN OUTPUT SETUP screen.
• If you close terminate editing while a page is incomplete, all settings on the page become
invalid.
• If you press {ENTER} button while one or more parameters are left blank, the FG
automatically copies in the corresponding parameter values from the preceding page.
• To jump to a desired page: Move the cursor to the page display area, input the desired page
number at the keypad, then press {ENTER} button.
• To enter an exponent: press {EXP} button, then enter the exponent value (“+” or “–”, followed
by a single digit) at the keypad. (Example: 2.00000E+3)
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7.2 Outputting a Sequence (FG310/FG320 only)
Procedure
The diagram below shows how the SEQUENCE window appears when sequence output is ON.
Current page (step)
Switch the CH
channel. Return to UTILITY menu.
WAVE
SWEEP
Current output parameters
MOD
UTIL
TRIG
Set sequence output ON/OFF.
Advance to next step of sequence.
Explanation
Switching sequence output ON/OFF
To start sequence output, press the {SEQUENCE ON/OFF} button once. The FG responds by
outputting the first step; the LCD changes to the format illustrated above, showing the current 7
step’s parameters. You can switch sequencing off by pressing the {SEQUENCE ON/OFF} button

again; the LCD will then switch back to the format shown on page 7-3 above.
When you set sequence output ON, the output mode automatically becomes “continuous,” while
sweep and modulation automatically switch OFF. Sequence output, in turn, will automatically
switch off if you change the output mode or switch to sweep or modulation output.
Advancing to the next step of the sequence

You can advance the step by pressing the [TRIG] key, by applying a trigger signal to the TRIG IN
terminal, or by issuing the GP-IB *TRG command. (Refer to Section 9.1 for information about
controlling the output via the TRIG IN/GATE IN terminal.)
Note
When you switch sequence output ON, the MAIN OUTPUT SETUP screen displays the “SEQUENCE
EXECUTING!” message.
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7.3 Saving, Loading, and Deleting Sequence Data
Files (FG310/FG320 only)
Procedure
Begin by pressing the {FILE} button in the SEQUENCE window (see page 7-1). The FG
responds by displaying the FILE window, as shown below. The window shows the names of the
sequence files stored in the floppy disk currently inserted in the FG’s drive.
List of files containing saved sequence data

(Select file by turning the dial.)
File creation date
CH
Return to the SEQUENCE menu.
WAVE
SWEEP Save the data from the

SEQUENCE window to file.
MOD Load the selected file.
UTIL key UTIL Select a file for deletion.
Delete the selected file(s).

TRIG
Explanation
Preparing to save or load a file...
Please insert the appropriate floppy disk into the drive before you press the {FILE} button in the
SEQUENCE window.
If you press {FILE} button while no disk is present, the FG will return the error message “No disk
inserted. Please insert a disk.”
If you see this message, you should press the {OK} button, insert the appropriate floppy disk,
then press the {FILE} button again.
Saving data to file

To save the data currently selected in the SEQUENCE window, press {SAVE} button. The FG
responds by displaying the FILE/SAVE window shown below. Enter a filename consisting of one
to eight alphanumerics, using the displayed buttons for letter input and the keypad for numeric
input. Note that you can use the [<] key as a backspace.
When you have finished, press the {ENTER} button to save the data to disk. The FG creates the
file, saves your data into it, then returns you to the FILE window.
Note that the FG automatically adds the “.CSV” extension to the filename. All save files are
saved into the SEQUENCE directory.
Return to the FILE window.
Filename input
Create the file and save the data.
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7.3 Saving, Loading, and Deleting Sequence Data Files (FG310/FG320 only)
Loading a sequence file

1. Insert the floppy disk containing the file into the drive.
2. Press the {FILE} button in the SEQUENCE window. The LCD responds by displaying the
FILE window. The window displays the names of all “.CSV” files located in the disk’s
SEQUENCE directory.
3. Rotate the rotary knob until the highlight is at the file you want to load.
4. Press the {LOAD} button. The FG loads the file and returns you to the SEQUENCE window.
Sequence data format

The sequence information exists in the form of comma-separated text data, a format widely used
by spreadsheets and databases. The parameters for each step are stored in the following order:
frequency, phase, amplitude, offset voltage, duty cycle, marker.
If you create a sequence-data file externally, you must conform to this format. When saving
externally created data to a floppy disk, be sure to save the file into a directory named
“SEQUENCE”, and be sure to add the “.CSV” extension to the filename.
FREQ PHASE AMPL OFFSET DUTY MARKER

1.00000E+3,0.000,10.0000,0.0000,50.00,0
2.00000E+3,0.000,10.0000,0.0000,50.00,0
3.00000E+3,0.000,10.0000,0.0000,50.00,0
Deleting one or more sequence files

1. Insert the floppy disk containing the file(s) you want to delete.
2. Press the {FILE} button in the SEQUENCE window, so that the FILE window appears. The
window displays the names of all “.CSV” files located in the disk’s SEQUENCE directory.
3. Rotate the rotary knob so that the highlight moves to the name of a file you want to delete.
Then press the {DELETE SET} button to mark the file for deletion. An asterisk (*) appears to
the left of the filename to indicate that the file is marked for deletion, as illustrated below.
4. To mark additional files, repeat step (3) above as necessary. If you make an error and wish to 7
unmark a marked file, move the highlight back to the filename and press {DELETE SET}

button once again.
5. Press {DELETE EXEC} button to delete all marked files.
Note
For details about how to respond to error messages that may appear during execution of the procedures
above, refer to Section 11.1 (page 11-1).
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8.1 Loading Waveform Data (FG310/FG320 only)
Procedure
1. Insert the floppy disk containing the stored waveform data into the disk drive.
2. Press [UTIL] key to call the UTILITY menu.
3. Press {ARB} button to call the ARB window.
4. Press the {ARB NO.} button to open the ARB NO. window (arbitrary-waveform selection
window).
Open the ARB NO. window.
Return to the UTILITY menu.
5. Press to select the load destination.
Return to the ARB window.
Select the waveform number

to which you want to load the
8
data.
Arbitrary Waveforms and Sweep Patterns

6. Press the {FILE} button (in the ARB window) to call the FILE window.

Open the FILE window.
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7. Rotate the rotary knob to select the file you want to load. The currently selected file is
highlighted on the screen. (If you are loading a file created on a different system, you should
first press the {C. DIR} button to change to the directory containing the file.)
8. Press the {LOAD} button to execute the load.
File creation data
Load the highlighted waveform file.
Change the directory.
Name of waveform file on disk.

Select a file by turning the dial.
To modify (clip or normalize) a loaded waveform...

9. Press the {MODIFY} button to call the Modify window.
Call the Modify window.
To clip the waveform...

10. To set the start position, press {X START CURSOR} button and then move the cursor to the
desired start point. To set the stop position, press {X STOP CURSOR} button and then move
the cursor to the desired stop point. You can move the cursor using either the rotary knob or,
for greater precision, the left or right arrow key: each press on an arrow key moves the cursor
one point in the corresponding direction.
Cursor X-axis, Y-axis, and marker values

at the current cursor position.
Press for start-point selection.
Press for stop-point selection.
Clipped range
Marker level
Clipped range
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11. When you have finished setting the positions, press {X CLIPPING} button to execute the clip.
To normalize the waveform...
12. Press the {Y NORMALIZE} button.
Normalize the waveform.
Waveform after normalization
Explanation
Compatible waveform data
The FG310 and FG320 can load waveform data created by any of the Yokogawa device types
indicated below. Contact your Yokogawa representative if you require information about
compatibility of data created on device types not mentioned here.
• All arbitrary-waveform generators (“.WDT” file extension) 8
• The DL4000-series and DL5000-series digital oscilloscopes (“.WVF” file extension)

• ORM-series OR1400 oscillographic recorders (“.DAT” file extension)
The FG310 and FG320 always store waveform data into the FG-WAVE directory, while other
device types do not. To load data stored by another device type, therefore, you must first select
the appropriate directory (at Step 7 of the above Procedure). You can do this as follows.
1. Turn the rotary knob so that the highlight is at the “<..>” filename.
2. Press the {C. DIR} button to move to the root directory.
3. Turn the rotary knob to highlight the name of the directory containing the file you need.
4. Press {C. DIR} button to display the files located in the selected directory.
Maximum number of arbitrary waveforms
The FG’s internal memory can store up to eight arbitrary waveforms (A1 to A8).
Modifying your waveform data
You can perform two operations on loaded waveform data: (1) clipping, and (2) normalization.
• Clipping
Use this function to select and expand an arbitrary segment of the existing waveform. First set
the desired start and stop points, then press {X CLIPPING} button to execute. The FG discards
the waveform area outside the selected segment, then expands the selected segment along the
X-axis so that it becomes as long as the original waveform.
• Normalization
Use this function to expand the waveform in the Y-direction such that its maximum value
matches the high level and its minimum value is at the low level. Normalization improves the
S/N ratio.
Note
You can change the marker value of a selected segment (at Step 10 of the above Procedure) by pressing
either 0 or 1 (or 0 to 7, if your FG is equipped with the external sweep-control option) at the keypad.
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8.2 Creating an Arbitrary Waveform from Text Data
(FG310/FG320 only)
Procedure
2. Press {ARB} button to call the ARB window.
Define the area...
3. Press {AREA DEFINE} to call the AREA DEFINE window.
Open the AREA DEFINE window.
4. Set the maximum X value and the minimum and maximum Y values.
Press to select maximum X.
Press to select minimum Y.
Press for select maximum Y.
Press to register numerical

settings.
Press to enter an exponent value.
5. After setting all values, press {ESC} button to return to the ARB window.
Enter the text data...
6. Press {TEXT EDIT} button to call the TEXT EDIT window.
Call the TEXT EDIT window.
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8.2 Creating an Arbitrary Waveform from Text Data (FG310/FG320 only)
7. Input the X and Y coordinates and the marker value for each point. (Refer to page 8-6,
“Creating the text data,” for additional information).
X-coordinate value
Y-coordinate value To move cursor vertically : Rotary knob
To move cursor horizontally :
Marker value To input a numeral : Keypad
To backspace :
Delete all point data ("start over").
Call the INTERPOLATE window.
Register the point values.
Delete all data for the selected point.
Insert a new point directly above the selected point.
Select the interpolation method...

8. Press {INTERPOLATE} button to call the INTERPOLATE window.
9. Select the interpolation method.
Return to the TEXT EDIT window.

8
Press to select the interpolation method.
The finished waveform (after interpolation)
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Explanation
Defining the area
The X-axis represents the different phases along the waveform. The area between the 0 point and
Xmax defines one cycle of the waveform. This is true regardless of whether the arbitrary wave is
used as an output wave, a sweep wave, or a modulator wave.
The Y-axis represents the output voltage. When the waveform is used as an output wave, the
Ymin and Ymax values correspond to the wave’s high-level and low-level voltages, respectively.
When the waveform is used as a sweep, these values give the minimum and maximum values for
the sweep item. When the waveform is used as a modulator, the values give the maximum
negative and positive deviations.
Setting range for X{ss}max{/ss}: -999.999E+9 to +999.999E+9
Setting range for Y{ss}min{/ss}: -999.999E+9 to +999.999E+9
Setting range for Y{ss}max{/ss} : -999.999E+9 to +999.999E+9
Ymax
Xmax
Ymin
The Xmin value is always 0.
Creating the text data

The text data defines individual points (X, Y coordinates) on the waveform, together with the
marker value to be output at each point. If the waveform is used as an output wave, each marker
defines an event output value (0 or 1; or 0 to 7, if external sweep-control option is installed). If the
waveform is used as a sweep pattern, each marker gives a sweep-marker level (0 for low level, 1
for high level; or 0 to 7, if sweep-control option is installed).
You can define a maximum of 256 points for each arbitrary waveform. Define points from “left”
to “right” (from Xmin to Xmax). Each successive point must have a higher X-value then its
predecessor. If you need to move back and insert a point with a lower X value, use the rotary
knob to bring the highlight to the first point whose X value is higher than that of the point you
want to enter, then press {INS LINE} button to insert the new point directly above the cursor-
marked point.
X coordinate Y coordinate
Marker value
Insertion point
Delete all data for the selected point.

Insert a new point directly above the selected point.
Note
Refer to Section 9.6 (page 9-7) for information about marker output from the CH1 MARKER OUT
terminal. Refer to Section 9.10 for information about marker output through the DIGITAL CTRL I/O
connector.
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Creating and loading external text definitions

You can create your waveform definitions (text definitions) at an external editor or spreadsheet
for subsequent loading to the FG. Enter your data using the following format:
AREA
X max,Y min,Y max
DATA
X1,Y1,M1
X2,Y2,M2
：：：
where Xn, Yn, and Mn above correspond to the X-coordinate, Y-coordinate, and marker value for Point n.
Save the resulting file to floppy disk, into a directory named “TEXT”. Be sure to append file
extension “.CSV” to the filename.
To load the data into the FG, insert the floppy disk into the FG’s disk drive. Call the ARB
window, press {TEXT EDIT} button to open the TEXT EDIT window, then press {FILE}button.
Select the desired file with the cursor, then press {LOAD} button.
Rotate the rotary knob to select the file.
Load the selected file.
Selecting the interpolation method 8

The interpolation method determines how the FG “connects” adjacent points in order to create the

finished waveform. You can select any one of the following four methods.
• LINEAR: Connect by straight line.
• STEP: Connect in step pattern.
• RELAX SPLINE: Connect by free-end spline.
• PERIOD SPLINE: Connect by periodic spline (so that the end point connects smoothly to the
start point)
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8.3 Saving and Deleting Waveforms and Text Files
(FG310/FG320 only)
Procedure
Saving/deleting waveforms
Call the ARB window (see page 8-1) and press the {FILE} button. The LCD displays the FILE
window, as shown below.
Names of waveform files currently saved on disk.

Rotate rotary knob to select file(s) for deletion.
File creation date
Save the waveform currently

displayed in the ARB window.
Select a file for deletion.
The "*" preceding the Change the directory.

filename means that the
file is marked for deletion.
Saving/deleting waveform text data

Call the ARB window, press {TEXT EDIT} button to open the TEXT EDIT window, then press
{FILE} button. The LCD displays the TEXT EDIT/FILE window, as shown below.
Names of waveform text files currently saved on disk

Rotate the dial to select file(s) for deletion.
File creation date
Save the text data currently

displayed in the TEXT EDIT
window.
Select a file to be deleted.
The "*" preceding the filename means

that the file is marked for deletion.
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8.3 Saving and Deleting Waveforms and Text Files (FG310/FG320 only)
Explanation
Preparation
Insert the appropriate floppy disk (the disk to which you want to save, or from which you want to
delete) into the drive. Refer to Section 10.2 for information about floppy-disk handling.
Saving a waveform or a text-data definition to file

When you press {SAVE} button, the LCD displays the FILE/SAVE window shown below. Enter
a name consisting of one to eight alphanumerics, using the displayed buttons for letter input and
the keypad for numeric input. Note that you can use the [<] key as a backspace.
When you have finished, press the {ENTER} button to save the data to disk. The FG creates the
file, writes the data into it, then returns you to the previous FILE window.
The FG automatically assigns the “.WVF” extension to waveform files, and the “.CSV” extension
to waveform text files.
Return to the FILE window.
Filename input
Create the file and save the data.
Deleting waveform or text files

1. Insert the floppy disk containing the file(s) you want to delete.
2. Press the {FILE} button in the ARB window (if deleting waveform files) or the TEXT EDIT
window (if deleting text files), so that the corresponding FILE window appears.
3. Rotate the rotary knob so that the highlight moves to the name of a file you want to delete. 8
Then press the {DELETE SET} button to mark the file for deletion. An asterisk (*) appears to

the left of the filename to indicate that it is marked for deletion, as illustrated below.
4. To mark additional files, repeat step (3) above as necessary. If you make an error and wish to
unmark a marked file, move the highlight back to the filename and press {DELETE SET}
button once again.
5. Press {DELETE EXEC} button to delete all marked files.
Note
For details about how to respond to error messages that may appear during execution of the procedures
above, refer to Section 11.1 (page 11-1).
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9.1 Controlling Waveform Output with TRIG/GATE
Input
This chapter describes how to control waveform output by applying an external trigger or gate
signal. Specifically, you can use gate signals to control burst output; and you can use trigger
signals to control burst output, SINGLE sweeps, SINGLE & HOLD sweeps, and sequence output.
Your trigger and gate signals should meet the following specifications.
Trigger/gate input specifications

Input level: TTL level
Non-destructive input voltage: –10V to +15V
Input impedance: At least 1kΩ
Caution
• Never apply excessive voltage to the input terminal, as this may cause damage
to the FG.
Input terminal and circuitry

The TRIG IN/GATE IN terminal is located on the rear panel. Note that the terminal serves for
both trigger input and gate input.
＋5V
VHC14
1kΩ
TRIG IN/
GATE IN
47kΩ
Linked to trigger slope

TTL Pull-up/
pull-down circuit
Timing chart
When using trigger to generate a burst
＞200ns
Trigger
signal
600ns (typ)* * 780ns (typ) for square
Waveform ＞0ns (typ)
waveform
output 9
External Control Signals and Output Signals

When using gate input to generate a burst
＞200ns
Gate signal
t
t 300ns (typ) < t < (1 cycle of waveform output)
Waveform + 300ns (typ)
output
When using trigger to generate SINGLE-mode sweep

＞200ns
Trigger signal
3μs (typ)
>50ms (typ)
Waveform output
(offset sweep)
When using trigger to generate SINGLE & HOLD sweep
＞200ns
Trigger signal
3μs (typ) ＞0μs ＜55ms (typ) ＞0μs
Waveform output
(offset sweep)
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9.1 Controlling Waveform Output with TRIG/GATE Input
When using trigger input to control sequence output
＞5μs
＞200ns
Trigger signal
3μs (typ)
Waveform output
(offset sweep)
• Amplitude and offset sweeps require a 5µs settling period.
• Trigger jitter for sweep and sequence output is 1.6µs.
Related parameters
Use of trigger/gate input requires appropriate parameter settings. Related parameters are as
follows.
Output mode (See page 4-1.)
Set the output mode to TRIG if you want to control bursts with trigger input. Set to GATE if you
want to control bursts with gate output.
Trigger source and burst count (See page 4-9.)
To use trigger input to control bursts: set the trigger type to INT or EXT (internal or external), and
set a value for the burst count (BURST).
Trigger slope, gate-signal polarity
1. Press [UTIL] key to call the menu.
2. Press {TRIG SLOPE} button to call the TRIGGER SLOPE window.
Press to call the TRIGGER

SLOPE (signal polarity) window.
3. Select the appropriate trigger slope or gate polarity. For trigger signals, the setting determines
which edge of the trigger pulse generates the trigger. For gate input, the setting selects either
positive or negative logic.
Select falling-edge trigger,

negative-logic gate
Select rising-edge trigger, positive-logic gate
Note
• The TRIG/GATE IN signal is ORed with the manual trigger signal (as generated by the {TRIG} button).
This means that the {TRIG} button becomes ineffective while TRIG/GATE IN is HIGH.
• Switching the trigger-slope parameter may generate a single spurious trigger signal.
• Trigger and gate inputs are not channel-specific; input is always received by both channels.
• The word “TRIG” appears on the upper right of the screen during trigger or gate input.
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9.2 Holding Sweep with the SWP HOLD input
You can hold a sweep by supplying a sweep-hold signal at the SWP HOLD input. The signal
should meet the following specifications.
Sweep-hold input specifications

Input level: TTL level
Non-destructive input voltage: –10V to +15V
Pulse width: At least 2µs
Input logic: Positive
Input impedance: At least 1kΩ
Caution
to the FG.
Input terminal
The input terminal is located on the rear panel.
SWP
HOLD IN
TTL
Input circuitry
＋5V
VHC14
1kΩ
47kΩ
9

Timing chart
＞2μs
Sweep-hold signal
3μs (typ) 3μs (typ)
Waveform output
Amplitude and offset sweeps require a 5µs settling period.
Related parameters
You can also hold a sweep by pressing the {HOLD ON/OFF} button in the SWEEP
SETUP screen. The hold applies if either the button is ON or the input is active
(logical OR). Refer to Section 5.5 (page 5-6) for more information on sweep hold
operation.
Note
• Sweep-hold timing jitter is approximately 1.6µs.
• The sweep hold affects both channels: it is not possible to hold a sweep on one channel only. Also not
that you cannot use the sweep-hold input while controlling sweep with the external sweep-control option.
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9.3 Adding an Output Offset through the SUM IN
Input
You can add an offset voltage to the output waveform via the SUM IN input. The supplied
voltage replaces the waveform’s internal OFFSET setting (if any). The input signal should meet
the following specifications.
Offset-voltage input specifications

Rated input: ±10V Non-destructive input voltage: ±35V
Input bandwidth: 100kHz (–3dB) (typ) Input impedance: Approx. 20kΩ
Caution
to the FG.
Input terminal
The input terminal is located on the rear panel. Note that the terminal serves for both offset input
and VCA input.
SUM IN/
VCA IN
10V
Timing chart
2V
SUM IN
-2V
2V
Waveform
-2V
output
Setup
1. Press [UTILITY] key to call the UTILITY menu.
2. Press {SUM/VCA} button to call the SUM/VCA window.
Call the SUM/VCA window.
3. Press the {SUM} button of the channel you want to receive the offset.
Apply external offset voltage to

channel 1.
Apply external offset voltage to

channel 2.
Note
• Any internal OFFSET setting made at the MAIN OUTPUT SETUP screen (see page 4-4) is
automatically canceled if the channel is set to receive a SUM IN signal. If output mode is set to DC, the
FG will output the SUM IN signal without change; the internally set DC voltage is ignored.
• Offset input cannot be used together with offset sweep, offset modulation, or sequence output.
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9.4 Controlling Amplitude through the VCA Input
You can use the VCA IN terminal to control the output amplitude from an external source. The
supplied signal replaces the waveform’s internal amplitude setting. The input signal should meet
the following specifications.
VCA IN specifications
Rated input: ±10V Non-destructive input voltage: ±35V
Input bandwidth: 100kHz (–3dB) (typ) Input impedance: Approximately 20kΩ
Caution
to the FG.
Input terminal
The input terminal is located on the rear panel. Note that the terminal serves for both VCA input
and offset input.
SUM IN/
VCA IN
10V
Timing chart
2V
VCA IN
-2V
2V
Waveform 0V
output -2V
Setup
1. Press [UTILITY] key to call the UTILITY menu.
2. Press {SUM/VCA} button to call the SUM/VCA window.
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Call the SUM/VCA window.

3. Press the {VCA} button of the channel on which you want to use amplitude control.
Apply amplitude control to

channel 1.
Apply amplitude control to

channel 2.
Note
• Any internal AMPLITUDE setting made at the MAIN OUTPUT SETUP screen (see page 4-4) is
automatically canceled if the channel has been set to receive a VCA IN signal. VCA input does not affect
DC-mode output.
• Application of negative voltage inverts the output waveform.
• VCA IN cannot be used together with modulation sweep, AM modulation, DSB-SC AM modulation, or
sequence output.
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9.5 Using the CH1 SYNC OUT terminal
The CH1 SYNC OUT terminal outputs a TTL-level signal in sync with the Channel 1 output. The
terminal’s output specifications are as follows.
CH1 SYNC OUT specifications

Output level: TTL level
Output impedance: Approx.50Ω (series termination)
Caution
• Never apply any external voltage to this terminal. Application of voltage can
damage the FG.
• Never short the terminal or connect it to a load of less than 1kΩ. Excess
current through the terminal can damage the FG.
Output terminal
The output terminal is located on the rear panel.
CH1
SYNC OUT
TTL
Output circuit
＋5V
VHC245X3
Parallel
23Ω 23Ω
Load: High impedance
Timing chart
Sine wave Square wave Triangular wave Ramp wave Pulse wave
CH1 output Peak-to-peak

waveform center
CH1
SYNC OUT
Note
It is recommended that you use CH1 SYNC OUT with continuous-mode output. Initial values may be
unstable if output mode is triggered or gated.
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9.6 Using the CH1 MARKER OUT terminal
The CH1 MARKER OUT terminal outputs channel-1 sweep markers and sequence markers, as
described below. The terminal’s output specifications are as follows.
CH1 MARKER OUT specifications

Output impedance: Approx. 50Ω (series termination)
Caution
• Never apply external voltage to the output terminal, as this may cause damage
to the FG.
Output terminal
CH1
MARKER OUT
TTL
Output circuit
＋5V
VHC245X3
Parallel
23Ω 23Ω
Load: High impedance
Timing charts
When outputting CH1 sweep markers
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Marker signal is HIGH (“1”) whenever the sweep value is between the stop and start markers, and

is LOW (“0”) at all other times.
Start-marker frequency
Stop value
Stop-marker frequency
Stop-marker value
CH1 waveform Start-marker value

output
Start value
Marker signal 1
Marker signal
0
When outputting CH1 sequence markers (FG310/FG320 only)
Trigger signal Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 1
CH1 waveform
output
Change in Change in phase End of final step

amplitude
Change in frequency, amplitude, and offset voltage
Marker signal
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9.6 Using the CH1 MARKER OUT terminal
Parameters Related to Marker Output

Sweep-marker parameters (See page 5-7 for setting instructions.)
Use the START and STOP or the CENTER and SPAN parameters to set the sweep range to be
accompanied by HIGH marker output. Sweeping outside of this range will produce LOW marker
output.
Press to set the

stop or span
marker.
Press to set the start or center marker.

Sweep markers for arbitrary-wave sweep (See pages 8-2 and 8-6 for setting
instructions.)
Set the marker at the Modify window. First select the region using the cursor, then select the
region’s marker level by pressing [0] or [1] at the keypad.
Cursor
Marker level over

selected cursor
Marker-level display
Range of marker setting

You can also set marker levels at the TEXT EDIT window. Move the cursor to the MKR column,
then press either [0] or [1] at the keypad.
Marker setting
Sequence markers (See page 7-1 for setting instruction)

Set the marker value for each step to either 1 (HIGH) or 0 (LOW).
Sequence marker
HIGH-level region→ [1]
LOW-level region→ [0]
Note
If you are using an external-sweep control option (enabling the use of 3-bit markers), the CH1 MARKER
output will reflect the value of the lowest bit only.
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9.7 Using the CH1 SWP OUT terminal
The CH1 SWP OUT terminal outputs a signal that represents the channel-1 sweep or modulator
signal. The terminal’s output specifications are as follows.
CH1 SWP OUT specifications

Output level: ±10V
Caution
to the FG.
Output terminal
CH1
SWP OUT
10V
Timing charts
When outputting a CH1 sweep signal
Each sweep is represented as a linear voltage rise that starts at –10V and ends at +10V.
CH1 Waveform
output Sweep
time
＋10V
CH1 SWPOUT
−10V 9
When outputting a CH1 modulation signal

The terminal outputs a modulation waveform having amplitude 20Vpp and no offset.
CH1 Waveform
output
CH1 SWP OUT 20Vpp
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9.8 Connecting and Synchronizing Multiple Units
It is possible to interconnect and synchronize the operation of up to eight function generators.

Connection is made via the OPER SYNC IN and OPER SYNC OUT terminals. Setup and
operation are described below.
Caution
• Never apply excessive voltage to the OPER SYNC terminals. Excess voltage
at these terminal can damage the FG.
• Never apply external voltage to the OPER SYNC OUT terminals. Doing so
may cause damage to the FG.
Terminals and cables

The OPER SYNC IN and OPER SYNC OUT terminals are located on the rear panel. Please use
Parallel Connection Cable #705926 (1m length) to make each connection. Your setup will not
operate correctly if different cables are used.
OPER SYNC IN OPER SYNC OUT
Connecting up
Connect master and slaves as illustrated below.
OPER OPER
SYNC OUT SYNC IN
・・・
MASTER SLAVE SLAVE SLAVE
Maximum of eight FGs
Timing chart
Master waveform
output t
If continuous waveform: t = 70ns (typ)
Slave 1 output
t If triggered waveform: t = 25ns (typ)
Slave 2 output
Trigger operation (for SINGLE sweep, SINGLE & HOLD sweep, or sequence output) has a jitter
of 1.6µs.
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9.8 Connecting and Synchronizing Multiple Units
Setting up synchronization
2. Press {SYNCHRO} button to call the SYNCHRO setup window.
Call the SYNCHRO window.
3. Press {MASTER} button to select the FG as the master, or {SLAVE} button to select it as a
slave. The CHANNEL SYNC setting (see page 10-1) automatically switches “ON” when you
make your selection.
Indicates whether the FG is selected as
master (MSTR) or as slave (SLAV).
Set FG to slave mode.
Automatically comes on.
Set FG to master mode.
Note 9
• You can forcibly synchronize the output phases of all interconnected units by pressing the {PHASE
SYNC} button in the master FG’s OUTPUT window. You may need to do this, for example, after

changing the output settings at any of the slaves, since the change will cause the units to fall out of sync.
Refer to Section 10.1 (page 10-1) for operating details.
• If you set an FG for synchronized output before connecting up the cable(s), the unit may fail to operate
correctly.
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9.9 Using SWP CTRL IN (/R1 Option) Analog Sweep
Control
It is possible to control sweep externally by applying an analog signal to the SWP CTRL IN
terminal. Signal specifications are as follows.
SWP CTRL IN specifications

Rated input: ±10V
Input bandwidth: 80kHz (–3dB) (typ)
Non-destructive input voltage: ±35V
Input impedance: Approx. 20kΩ
Caution
to the FG.
Input terminal
The input terminal is located on the rear panel.
SWP
CTRL IN
10V
Timing chart
An input voltage of –10V corresponds to the start value; a voltage of +10V corresponds to the
stop value. The following diagram shows how the input would control a frequency sweep having
a start frequency of 1kHz and a stop frequency of 10kHz.
10V
SWP CTRL IN
-10V
Waveform
output
10kHz 1kHz
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9.9 Using SWP CTRL IN (/R1 Option) Analog Sweep Control
Setting up
2. Press {OPTION CONTROL} button to call the R1 OPTION CONTROL setup window.
Call the R1 OPTION CONTROL

window.
3. Press the {OPTION} button for the channel you want to control.
4. Press {ANALOG} button.
Press to control Channel 1 output.
Press to control Channel 2 output.
Press to select analog-input control.
Sweep settings
Refer to Chapter 4 for instructions on how to set the sweep parameters. It is recommended that
you use the following settings when working with analog sweep control, so as to ensure that –10V
and +10V input values will correlate correctly with sweep start and sweep stop.
Sweep type: LINEAR 9
Sweep ratio: 100%

Note
SWP CTRL IN can also be used to control modulation or sequence output. For modulation, a –10V input
value produces maximum negative deviation, while +10V produces maximum positive deviation. For
sequencing, –10V corresponds to Step 1, while +10V corresponds to Step 256.
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9.10 Using DIGITAL CTRL I/O (/R1 Option)
You use this terminal to input sweep and sequence addresses, and to output markers and event
values. Input and output specifications are as follows.
Sequence/sweep address input specifications

Bits: 8 Input level: TTL level
Non-destructive input voltage: –10V to +15V Input impedance: At least 1kΩ
Sweep clock output specifications
Output frequency: 628.292kHz
Marker output specifications
Bits: 3 per channel
Event output specifications
Bits: 3 per channel
Caution
to the FG.
Input/output terminal
The input/output terminal is located on the rear panel. The terminal is implemented as a 25-pin D-
sub connector.
It is recommended that you use the following connector to make the connection:
JAE-DB-25PF-N Case: JAE-DB-C2-J9 (manufactured by Japan Aviation Electronics Industry
Ltd.)
For fault-free operation, cable length should not exceed 1 meter.
13 1
DIGITAL CTRL I/O
25 14
Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal

1 GND 10 SEQ/SWP ADRS 2 19 CH2 EVENT 0
2 CH1 MARKER 1 11 SEQ/SWP ADRS 4 20 CH2 EVENT 2
3 CH2 MARKER 0 12 SEQ/SWP ADRS 6 21 SWP CLK
4 CH2 MARKER 2 13 GND 22 SEQ/SWP ADRS 1
5 CH1 EVENT 0 14 CH1 MARKER 0 23 SEQ/SWP ADRS 3
8 GND 17 GND
9 SEQ/SWP ADRS 0 18 CH1 EVENT 1
SEQ/SWP ADRS 0 to 7: Sequence address or sweep address input
CH1 MARKER 0 to 2: Channel-1 marker output
CH2 MARKER 0 to 2: Channel-2 marker output
CH1 EVENT 0 to 2: Channel-1 event output
CH2 EVENT 0 to 2: Channel-2 event output
GND: Ground
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Digital-input setup
2. Press {OPTION CONTROL} button to call the R1 OPTION CONTROL setup window.
Call the R1 OPTION CONTROL

window.
3. Press the {OPTION} button for the channel you want to control.
4. Press {DIGITAL} button.
Press to control Channel-1 output.
Press to control Channel-2 output.
Press to select digital-input control.
Sequence address input

• Create sequence data as described on page 7-1.
• Refer to page 7-3 for information about how to advance through a sequence and
how to switch sequence output ON or OFF.
The digital control input allows you to switch steps by inputting the step number directly, as an
8-bit data value. You do not need to use a trigger signal, and you can jump from step to step in
arbitrary order. (When using a trigger you have to advance sequentially.) Note that while step 9
numbers range from 1 to 256, digital input values range from 0 to 255; to select Step n, you

must input a value of n-1.
Sweep address input

Standard sweep control offers a 14-bit sweep, with 16,384 divisions between the start value and
the stop value. Digital control allows only an 8-bit sweep, or 256 divisions. Each 8-bit input
selects one of these divisions. Address “0” corresponds to the start value, while address “255”
corresponds to the stop value. Sweep mode and time settings are ineffective while digital sweep
control is in use.
• Refer to pages 5-2 through 5-5 for information about setting up sweep output.
Modulation address input

Standard modulation control uses 14-bit values, allowing for 16,384 deviation levels. Digital
control provides only 8 bits, or 256 possible deviation levels. Each 8-bit input selects one of these
levels. Address “0” corresponds to maximum negative deviation, while address “255”
corresponds to maximum positive deviation.
• Refer to pages 6-1 through 6-3 for details about setting up modulation output.
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Sweep clock output

The is a data-update clock pulse that is output during sequencing, sweeping, or modulation. Use
this output as a latch value for control address-input timing.
Note that this output is the clock signal from Channel 1. If you switch off CHANNEL SYNC (in
the UTILITY menu’s SYNCHRO window), the two channels may lose sync. Refer to Section 10-
1 for information about the CHANNEL SYNC function.
Marker output
You can output markers separately for each channel. Marker output varies
according to the current waveform output type (sweep, modulated, or sequence),
as follows.
• During sweep output
(a) Sweeps (other than arbitrary-waveform sweeps): 1-bit values (0 or 1); equal to the sweep-
marker settings
(b) Arbitrary-waveform sweeps: 3-bit values (0 to 7), as set within the arbitrary waveform
For information about setting up 3-bit markers, refer to page 8-6 and to the Note on page 8-
3.
• During modulated output
If modulation is by arbitrary waveform, the waveform’s 3-bit (0 to 7) marker values are output.
• During sequenced output
The 3-bit markers (values from 0 to 7) set within the sequence data are output. Refer to page 7-
1 for information.
Event output
Applies during output of arbitrary waveforms. You can register 3-bit event values (range 0 to 7)
within these waveforms; these values will then be output as the waveforms are output. Event
values can be output separately for each channel. The event setup procedure is the same as that for
setting up 3-bit sweep-marker data; refer to page 8-6 and to the Note on page 8-3.
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10.1 Synchronizing Phases of Two Channels (FG220/
FG320 only)
Procedure 1. Press [UTIL] key to call the UTILITY menu.
2. Press the {SYNCHRO} button to call the SYNCHRO setup window.
Call the SYNCHRO setup

window.
• To maintain phase synchronization between the two channels:

3. Press {ON} button.
• To select continuous waveform output:
3. Press {OFF} button.
The {OFF} button will not appear if OPERATION SYNC is currently set to either master or
slave. You can press the {NORMAL} button to return the FG to normal mode, so that the
{OFF} button appears.
Press to hold phase sync across

channels.
Press to select continuous waveform output.

Explanation
You use the CHANNEL SYNC setting to determine whether or not phase is resynchronized when
the frequency at either channel is changed. If you select to maintain sync, both channels will
interrupt waveform output briefly and restart from matched phase. If you select continuous
output, output remains continuous at both channels, with no phase resync.
• If sync is maintained • If output is continuous
(CHANNEL SYNC = ON) (CHANNEL SYNC = OFF) 10
CH1 CH1
Other Operations
out- out-
put put
CH2 CH2
out- out-
put put
Change in CH1 frequency Change in CH2 frequency Change in CH1 frequency Change in CH2 frequency
If working with continuous output, you can resync phases across channels at any time by
pressing the {PHASE SYNC} button in the MAIN OUTPUT SETUP screen’s OUTPUT
window. (Go to the MAIN OUTPUT SETUP screen, press {OUTPUT} button, then press
{PHASE SYNC} button). But note that {PHASE SYNC} button may not work if you are using
different output modes on each channel (or on interconnected FGs).
Synchronize phases
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10.2 Formatting Floppy Disks (FG310/FG320 only)
Procedure
1. Insert the floppy disk to be formatted into the disk drive.
3. Press {FLOPPY} button to call the FLOPPY (format/autoload) window.
Call the FLOPPY format/

autoload window.
4. Press {FORMAT} button to call the FDD/FORMAT window.
Call the FDD/FORMAT window.
5. Select the format type.

6. Press {EXEC} button to begin the format.
Abort formatting;
return to FLOPPY window.
Start the format.
Select the format type.
Explanation
Floppy-disk formats
The FG supports the following 3.5" floppy disk formats.
• 2HD: 1.2MB or 1.44MB MS-DOS format
• 2DD: 640KB or 720KB MS-DOS format
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10.2 Formatting Floppy Disks (FG310/FG320 only)
Inserting a floppy disk into the drive

Insert the disk with the label facing up. Push in until the eject button pops out.
Access lamp
Eject button
Removing a floppy disk from the drive

First make sure that the access lamp is off. Then press the eject button.
Caution
• Never eject a floppy disk while the access lamp is lit. Removing a disk while
access is in progress may damage the drive heads or destroy disk data.
Automatic directory creation

The FG automatically sets up the following three directories on the disk at time of format.
• FG_WAVE For storage of arbitrary-waveform data (binary)
• SEQUENCE For storage of sequence data
• TEXT For storage of arbitrary-waveform text data
Disk handling
For details about general floppy-disk handling, refer to instructions included with your disks.
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Other Operations
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10.3 Floppy-Disk Autoload, Load, and Save (FG310/
FG320 only)
Procedure
To save current settings to disk:
1. Insert the floppy disk into the drive.
3. Press {FLOPPY} button to call the FLOPPY window.
Call the FLOPPY format/

autoload window.
4. Press {AUTOLOAD} button to call the AUTOLOAD window.
Call the AUTOLOAD

window.
5. Press {UPDATE} button to save your current settings to disk. The data will overwrite (update)
previous settings stored on the disk.
Cancel and return to the

FLOPPY window.
Load data from floppy disk.
Save current settings to disk.
Autoloading from disk (power-on load)

Insert the floppy disk with the settings you want to load into the drive before switching on the
power. The FG will automatically load the stored data when power comes on.
Loading after power-on
Follow Procedure Steps 1 to 4 above, then press the {LOAD} button in the AUTOLOAD
window.
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10.3 Floppy-Disk Autoload, Load, and Save (FG310/FG320 only)
Explanation
Targeted parameters
When you execute an autoload, load, or save, the FG will load or save all parameter settings (with
the exception of settings made under the CONFIGURATION window), all arbitrary-waveform
data (both text and non-text), and all sequence data.
Note
See page 10-2 for details on how to insert and format floppy disks.
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Other Operations
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10.4 Saving/Recalling Output Settings (to/from
internal memory)
Procedure
2. Press {STORE/RECALL} button to call the STORE/RECALL window.
Call the STORE/RECALL window.
3. Press the “Memory Number” corresponding to the memory location to which you want store,
or from which you want to recall, your output settings. (You can also select by pressing the
corresponding key on the keypad.)
4. Press {STORE} button to store settings to the selected memory location, or press {RECALL}
button to recall settings from that location.
③Select location for storing

or recalling.
④Recall output settings.
④Save output settings.
Explanation
Memory locations
This operation saves current output settings into a predesignated area of internal memory, or
restores settings from any of these areas. Memory areas are identified by number (0 to 9). You
can use this feature to store up to 10 different sets of output settings at any one time.
Targeted parameters
This operation stores or recalls all parameter settings for both channels, with the following
exceptions:
• Sequence data; sequence ON/OFF setting.
• Arbitrary waveform data (text and nontext)
• Parameters located under the CONFIGURATION window
Note
• If you recall from a memory area to which you have not yet stored anything, the FG will set all
parameters to their defaults. (See page 10-9 for a listing of default values.)
• Initialization (as described on page 10-9) does not affect the content of stored settings.
• Sequence output automatically switches to OFF when you execute a recall.
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10.5 Simultaneous Two-Channel Setting (FG220/
FG320 only)
The “dual setting” feature makes it possible to enter parameter settings for both channels at the
same time. You can use this feature with any or all of the output-waveform parameters
(frequency, amplitude, phase, offset, and duty), as well as with sweep time.
Procedure
Call the CONFIGURATION window.
3. Press the square buttons in the DUAL SETTING area to select parameters for dual setting.
When you select a parameter, the current Channel 1 setting is immediately copied to Channel
2.
Select parameters for dual feature.

□ : Dual-feature OFF
■ : Dual-feature ON
Explanation
Parameters
You can select dual-mode setting for any or all of the following parameters.
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• Frequency • Amplitude
Other Operations
• Phase • Offset voltage

• Duty cycle • Sweep time
Display
The FG displays the DUAL indicator to inform you that the setting you are entering will apply to
both channels.
DUAL indicator
Note
Your dual-feature setup remains in effect even if switch power OFF/ON or initialize as described on page
10-9.
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10.6 Copying Output Settings Across Channels
(FG220/FG320 only)
Procedure
2. Press {COPY} button to call the COPY window.
Call the COPY window.
3. Select either {CH1 -> CH2} or {CH2 -> CH1}.

4. Press {EXEC} button to execute the copy.
Select the copy direction.
Execute the copy.
Explanation
Direction selection
Select {CH1 -> CH2} if you want to copy settings from Channel 1 to Channel 2.
Select {CH2 -> CH1} to copy settings from Channel 2 into Channel 1.
Targeted parameters
The following settings are not copied:
• Arbitrary waveform data (text, nontext)
All other values, including sequence data and sequence ON/OFF, are copied.
Note
Following the copy, the FG will set the channel selection to the destination channel.
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10.7 Initializing the Output Settings
Procedure
2. Press {INIT} button to call the INITIALIZE window.
Call the INITIALIZE window.
3. Press {EXEC} button to initialize settings. If you do not want to initialize, press {CANCEL}
button to return to the UTILITY menu.
Initialize the output

settings.
Cancel and return to UTILITY menu.

Explanation
Targeted parameters
This operation initializes all parameters other than the following:
• Sequence data 10
• Arbitrary waveform data (text, nontext)
Other Operations
Initial (default) values

WAVE screen SWEEP screen MODULATION screen UTILITY menu
MODE：CONT S.MODE：REPEAT M.TYPE：AM OPE SYNC：NORMAL
FUNC：SINE S.TYPE：LIN M.FUNC：SINE CH SYNC：OFF(FG210/FG310)
OUTPUT：1/1 S.ITEM：FREQ MOD FREQ：100Hz ：ON(FG220/FG320)
FREQ：1kHz START FREQ：1kHz DEPTH：50％ TRIG SLOPE：↑
PHASE：0deg STOP：10kHz CARRIER AMPL：2Vpp SUM/VCA：OFF
AMPL：2Vpp START MARKER：1kHz MODULATE：OFF OPTION
CONTROL：NORMAL*
OFFSET：0V STOP MARKER：5kHz *Applies only if the optional external-
SWEEP TIME：1s sweep control feature is installed.
SWEEP RATIO：100％
HOLD：OFF
SWEEP：OFF
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10.8 Adjusting Contrast; Switching Button Sound
ON/OFF
Procedure
To adjust the screen contrast:

3. Press {CNTRST} button, then turn the rotary knob to adjust.
To switch the button sound on or off:
3. Press the {BEEP ON/OFF} button to select ON or OFF.
To adjust screen contrast, press here and then rotate the dial.
Switch button sound ON or OFF.
Explanation
Adjusting the screen contrast
Screen contrast can be set to any one of 31 levels (0 to 30).
Use the rotary knob to adjust.
Switching button sound ON or OFF

When setting is ON, the FG beeps each time a soft button is pressed.
Note
Settings made within the CONFIGURATION window remain in effect even if you switch power OFF/ON
or initialize the FG as described on page 10-9.
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10.9 Setting the Date and Time (FG310/FG320 only)
Procedure
1. Press [UTIL] key to call the UTILITY window.
3. Press {DATE/TIME} button to call the DATE/TIME window.

Call the DATE/TIME window.
4. Press the soft button corresponding to the value you want to change (year, month, day, hour, or
minute), then turn the rotary knob to change the setting.
5. Press {EXEC} button to register the new setting(s). Changes are not effective until registered.
Settings that have not yet been registered are shown in reverse video.
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Return to the
Other Operations
CONFIGURATION window.
Select the item you want to

change, then set the value by
turning the dial.
Register new settings
Explanation
Setting Range
You can set to any date between January 1, 1980 and December 31, 2079. The FG will correctly
reflect leap years over this period.
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11.1 Error Messages: Causes and Corrections
The FG uses three types of messages, as follows.

• Error messages
The FG displays an error message to indicate that you have attempted an impossible operation
or that the system is an abnormal state.
• Warning messages
The FG generates a warning message to inform you of an inappropriate operation that requires
attention.
• Status message
The FG displays this type of message in the lower part of the LCD to indicate the current
status. For example: “AM MODULATING!”.
This section lists the system’s error and warning messages and describes appropriate
countermeasures. This section does not include communications-related error messages; for
information about communications errors, refer to the FG200/FG300 GP-IB Interface User’s
Manual (IM706111-12E).
Error Messages
All error messages (with the exception of communications-related messages) appear in the center
of the LCD. (You can view communications-related error message, along with warnings, from the
ERROR LOG window; refer to the next page.)
No. Message Meaning/Action See page...

602 No disk inserted. Please insert a disk. There is no floppy disk in the disk drive. 10-3
Insert a disk into the drive.
604 Floppy disk isn’t formatted. Please format the disk. Floppy disk must be formatted. 10-2
605 File not found. Select the proper file. The selected file cannot be found. Check the filename. –
606 Disk is write-protected. Set the disk switch to OFF. Set floppy disk’s write-protect switch to OFF. –
609 Same file already exists. Save under a different name. File with same name already exists. –
Save the file under a different name.
610 Invalid file name. Please check file name. The filename is invalid. Input a proper filename. 7-4, 8-8
612 Disk is full. Please use new disk. Insufficient space on disk. Use a different disk. –
615 Disk format failure. Please retry formatting. Formatting was unsuccessful. Try formatting the disk again. 10-2
618 Cannot find ‘.HDR’ file. Put HDR file in WVF Cannot find HDR information file (file with “.HDR” –
directory. extension). Please put file into same directory as “.WVF”
files.
619 Cannot find ‘.INF’ file. Put INF file in WDT Cannot find INF information file (file with “.INF” extension). –
directory. Please put file into same directory as “.WDT” files.
620 File access failure. Error occurred during file access. File may be corrupted. –
621 Invalid data format. Please check this file. File format is abnormal. Check the file. –
622 Invalid ‘AREA’ definition. Please check this file. Error in AREA definition. Check the file. –
623 Invalid data in this file. Please check data in line File contains bad data. Check line xxx in file. 7-5,
xxx. 8-7
624 Invalid information in ‘.HDR’. Please check Error in HDR file (file with “.HDR” extension). –
symbol ‘xxx’. Check the definition of symbol xxx.
625 Invalid information in ‘.INF’. Please check file Error in INF file (file with “.INF” extension). – 11
‘.INF’. Check the file content.
626 Invalid operation. Invalid operation. May have attempted to change sequence 4-9
Inspection
Troubleshooting, Maintenance and
settings while sequence was ON, or to set trigger source

to “INT” while output mode was other than “TRIG”.
906 Fan stopped. Turn OFF the power immediately. The cooling fan has stopped. Switch the power off –
immediately.
See next page for warning messages.
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11.1 Error Messages: Causes and Corrections
Warning Messages
The FG will display a warning indicator the upper right part of the screen to indicate that a
warning condition has occurred.
Warning indicator
When you see this indicator, go to the UTILITY menu and press {ERROR LOG} button. The FG
responds by displaying a list of warnings and uncleared communications-related error messages.
If the listing is too large to fit on the screen, you can scroll through it by turning the rotary knob.
Clear communications-related
error messages.
(Does not affect warning
messages.)
No. Message Meaning/Action See page...

001 CHx Frequency overrange. Channel’s frequency setting is too high. Check the setting. 4-3
002 CHx Voltage overrange. Channel’s voltage setting is out of range. Check the amplitude and offset voltage 4-4
settings.
003 CHx AM overrange. Channel’s AM-modulated amplitude is out of range. Check the carrier frequency 4-4
and the modulation depth.
004 CHx FM overrange. Channel’s FM-modulated frequency is out of range. Check the carrier frequency 6-3
and the maximum deviation.
005 CHx PWM overrange. Channel’s PWM-modulated duty cycle setting is out of range. Check the carrier’s duty 6-3
cycle and the maximum deviation.
006 CHx OM overrange. Channel’s offset-modulated offset voltage is out of range. Check the carrier offset and 6-3
the maximum deviation.
007 CHx SUM setting Cannot use SUM IN offset in combination with offset sweep, offset modulation, 9-4
conflict. or sequence output. Switch off Channel x’s SUM IN.
008 CHx VCA setting Cannot use external amplitude control (VCA IN) together with amplitude sweep, 9-5
conflict. AM modulation, or sequence output. Switch off Channel x’s VCA IN.
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11.2 Troubleshooting
• Refer to Section 11.1 for information about how to respond to error messages.
• If the information on this page does not solve the problem, or if you FG requires service for
some other reason. Please contact one of the Yokogawa representatives listed on the back
cover for assistance.
Problem Possible causes Corrections See page...

Unit does not turn on. The power source does not comply Use the correct power source. 3-4
with the FG’s power ratings.
The circuit breaker is OFF. Determine why the circuit breaker switched 11-4
OFF. If the FG seems normal, switch the
breaker back on.
Screen is blank. The contrast is too dark. Adjust the contrast. 10-10
The screen is too cold. Ambient temperature must be at least 5°C. –
Screen image is distorted. System is malfunctioning. Switch power OFF/ON. –
Keys do not work. The FG is set to remote mode. Set the FG to local mode. *
FG does not output a waveform. Waveform output is not switched ON. Switch waveform output ON. 4-8
The SUM/VCA settings are incorrect. Correct the settings. 9-4, 9-5
The OPER SYNC settings are incorrect. Correct the settings. 9-10
Output waveform is not The FG is not fully warmed up. Allow 30 minutes for warm-up following –
correct. power-on.
Output parameters are incorrectly set. Correct the settings. Chapter 4
Cannot save data to floppy disk. The disk is not formatted. New disks must be formatted before use. 10-2
The floppy disk is not correctly inserted. Push disk into drive until eject button pops 10-3
out all the way.
The floppy disk is write-protected. Set the disk’s write-protect tab to enable –
writing.
The floppy disk is full. Delete unnecessary files, or use a new disk. –
Cannot load data from floppy The floppy disk is not correctly inserted. Push disk into drive until eject button pops 10-3
disk. out all the way.
*Refer to the GP-IB Interface User’s Manual.
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11.3 Running Self-Tests
Disconnect all connector cables from the rear panel before beginning self-test execution.
Procedure
1. Press [UTIL] key to call the UTILITY menu, then press {SELF TEST} button to call the SELF
TEST window.
Testing the digital and analog circuits:

2. Press {SELF TEST} button, then press {EXEC} button to start the test.
The FG begins testing its circuitry, display the results of each test in turn. During testing the
screen displays the message “SELFTEST EXECUTING”. When testing is finished, the
message changes to “SELFTEST EXECUTED”, and the {ESC} button appears.
Make sure that all items receive a “PASS”. Absence of a “PASS” result indicates a problem.
Return to the SELF TEST window.
Testing the keys and the rotary knob:

2. Press {KEY TEST} button, then press {EXEC} button to start the test.
3. The FG displays an image of the front panel, as shown below.
4. Press each key and confirm that the corresponding key icon on the screen turns to reverse
video. Rotate the rotary knob and confirm that the rotary knob icon on screen also rotates.
Return to the SELF TEST window.
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11.3 Running Self-Tests
Testing the touch panel:

2. Press {TOUCH KEYTEST} button, then press {EXEC} button to start the test.
3. Press each of the buttons displayed on the screen; confirm that each pressed button turns to
reverse video when pressed. Also be sure that the FG beeps when you press each button.
To return to the SELF TEST window, press any key on the keypad.
Testing the display:

2. Press {DISPLAY TEST} button, then press {EXEC} button to start the test.
3. The display color should change to solid blue. Confirm that the display includes no white
points.
To return to the SELF TEST window, press any key on the keypad.
Explanation
If a test reveals a problem...
The FG may be damaged. Please contact one of the Yokogawa representatives listed on the back
cover.
If the Digital/Analog test returns one of these warnings...

If the Digital/Analog test returns the “LOW BATTERY” warning, it is time to change the lithium
battery. If the test returns the “CALIBRATION DATA LOST” warning, the FG’s internal
calibration data may have been lost, so that recalibration may be necessary.
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Battery replacement and recalibration must be performed by a qualified service engineer; contact
Inspection
one of the Yokogawa representatives listed on the back cover for assistance.
Warning messages
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11.4 Running performance tests
About performance tests...

These tests are designed to ensure that your FG is performing correctly. If test results do not meet
the specified performance criteria, contact a Yokogawa representative (see list on back cover) to
request adjustment or repair.
Required equipment
Digital multimeter Keithley 2001 or equivalent
Thermal converter Ballantine 1395A-3-09 or equivalent
Digital oscilloscope Yokogawa Electric DL1300 or equivalent
Spectrum analyzer HP 3588A or equivalent
Time-interval analyzer Yokogawa Electric TA1100 (704020) or equivalent
50Ω feedthrough terminator Hirose MR201 (0.5W) or equivalent
Attenuator (–6dB) Hirose AT506 (2W) or equivalent
Attenuator (–20dB) Hirose AT520 (2W) or equivalent
Low-pass filter 10kΩ ±1%, 1µF±10%
10kΩ
1μF
Coaxial cable 50Ω BNC, 1m
Test environment and operating conditions

• Warm-up time: The TA1100 must be warmed up for at least two days. All other equipment
(including the FG) should be allowed at least 30 minutes for warm-up.
• Ambient temperature: 23°C±2°C
• Ambient humidity: 50%±10% RH
• Test start: Do not start or adjust until warm-up period is completed.
• Connection cable: Use coaxial cable to connect the FG to the various measuring devices.
Modulation precision
Required equipment
Digital multimeter
Test procedure
1. Set the FG and the digital multimeter as indicated below.
• If using a two-channel FG (the FG220 or FG320), be sure to measure modulation precision
for both channels.
• FG settings • Digital-multimeter settings
Output mode: CONT AC-voltage measurement
Output waveform: Sine wave AC couple
Output frequency: 1kHz Auto-range
Phase: 0deg
Offset voltage: 0V
Output attenuator: 1/1
2. Connect the FG’s OUTPUT terminal to the digital multimeter and take the required readings.
Performance criterion
±(Setting × 0.8% + 14mVrms)
Voltage setting Required for pass

7.071Vrms 7.071Vrms ± 70mVrms
353mVrms 353mVrms ± 16mVrms
0mVrms 0mVrms ± 14mVrms
–353mVrms –353mVrms ± 16mVrms
–1.768Vrms –1.768Vrms ± 28mVrms
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Output impedance
Required equipment
Digital multimeter
50Ω feedthrough terminator
Test procedure
1. Use the digital multimeter to measure the resistances of both the cable (Rcable) and the 50Ω
feedthrough terminator.
• If using a two-channel FG (the FG220 or FG320), be sure perform measurements for both
channels.
2. Set up the FG and the digital multimeter as indicated below.

Output waveform: Sine wave AC couple
Output frequency: 1kHz
Offset voltage: 0V
3. Connect the FG’s OUTPUT terminal to the digital multimeter and measure the output voltage
(“VOUT_H”).
4. Disconnect the cable from the OUTPUT terminal. Connect the 50Ω feedthrough terminator to
the OUTPUT terminal, then connect the digital multimeter to the feedthrough terminator and
measure the output voltage again (“VOUT_50”).
• Calculate the output impedance (Rout) as follows:
Rout = (VOUT_H/Vout_50-1) × 50 - Rcable
50Ω±1%
Output attenuator Criterion

1/1 50Ω±0.5Ω
1/10 50Ω±0.5Ω
1/100 50Ω±0.5Ω
Output-attenuator precision (high impedance load)

Required equipment
Digital multimeter
Test procedure
• If using a two-channel FG (the FG220 or FG320), be sure to measure the attenuator
precision for both channels.
Output mode: Direct Current (DC) DC-voltage measurement 11
Output voltage: 10V Auto-range
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2. Connect the FG’s OUTPUT terminal to the digital multimeter input and take the required
readings.
± 0.2%
Attenuator setting Criterion

1/1 (Output voltage setting)
1/10 (Output voltage setting)/10 ± 0.2%
1/100 (Output voltage setting)/100 ± 0.2%
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DC-output precision (DC-Output mode; high impedance load)

Required equipment
Digital multimeter
Test procedure
• If using a two-channel FG (the FG220 or FG320), perform measurements for both channels.
Output mode: Direct Current (DC) DC-voltage measurement
Output attenuator: 1/1 Auto-range
2. Connect the FG’s OUTPUT terminal to the digital multimeter input and take the required
readings.
±(Setting × 0.3% + 20mV)
Voltage setting Criterion

+10V +10V±50mV
+5V +5±35mV
+1V +1V±23mV
0V 0V±20mV
–1V –1V±23mV
–5V –5V±35mV
–10V –10V±50mV
(DC+AC) offset-voltage precision (high impedance load)

Required equipment
Digital multimeter
Low-pass filter
Test procedure
Output mode: CONT DC-voltage measurement
Output waveform: Sine wave Auto-range
Output frequency: 1kHz
2. Connect the FG’s OUTPUT terminal to the digital multimeter input via the low-pass filter, and
take the required readings.
±([Set offset × 0.3%] + [Set amplitude × 0.5%] + 40mV)
Set amplitude Set offset Criterion

20Vpp 0V 0V±140mV
10Vpp +5V +5V±105mV
0Vpp +0V 0V±40mV
10Vpp –5V –5V±105mV
20Vpp 0V 0V±140mV
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Amplitude and frequency precision of output sine, square, triangular, and pulse waves
(50Ω load)
Required equipment
Digital multimeter
Thermal converter
Attenuator (–6dB)
Test procedure
Phase: 0deg AC couple
Amplitude: 20Vpp Auto-range
Offset voltage: 0V
2. Connect the FG output terminal to the digital multimeter via the attenuator and 50Ω
feedthrough terminator, and take the required readings.
• Measure frequency-induced AC voltage fluctuation rate, taking AC voltage at 1kHz as the
base.
• Measurements for 1MHz, 10MHz, and 15MHz sine-wave output are to be made by thermal
converter connected to the attenuator.
Performance criteria
• Sine wave (as measured by digital multimeter)
Frequency setting Criterion
1kHz (base)
100Hz ± 0.1dB
10kHz ± 0.1dB
100kHz ± 0.1dB
• Sine wave (as measured by thermal converter)

1kHz (base)
1MHz ± 0.2dB
10MHz ± 0.5dB
15MHz ± 1.0dB
• Square wave (as measured by digital multimeter)

1kHz (base)
100Hz ± 2% 11
10kHz ± 2%
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• Triangular wave (50% symmetry) (as measured by digital multimeter)

1kHz (base)
100Hz ± 3%
10kHz ± 3%
• Pulse wave (50% duty cycle) (as measured by digital multimeter)

1kHz (base)
100Hz ± 2%
10kHz ± 2%
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Sine-wave purity (50Ω load)

Harmonic distortion, and distortion ratio
• Required equipment
Spectrum analyzer
Attenuator (–20dB)
• Test procedure
1. Set the FG and the spectrum analyzer as indicated below.
• If using a two-channel FG (the FG220 or FG320), perform measurements for both
channels.
• FG settings • Spectrum analyzer settings
Output mode: CONT Range: ±10dBm
Output waveform: Sine wave Center frequency: 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 times FG
Phase: 0deg frequency setting
Amplitude: 20Vpp
Offset voltage: 0V
Frequency setting RES BW Frequency span

100kHz 36Hz 1kHz
1MHz 290Hz 10kHz
10MHz 2300Hz 100kHz
15MHz 2300Hz 100kHz
2. Connect the FG’s OUTPUT terminal to the spectrum analyzer through the attenuator (–
20dB).
• Performance criteria
• Harmonic distortion
Measure the maximum levels for second-, third-, fourth-, and fifth-order harmonics.
Frequency Criterion
100kHz Not above –55dBc
1MHz Not above –45dBc
• Harmonic distortion ratio

Calculate the harmonic distortion ratio using the following formula:
e2 e3 e4 e5
Harmonic =
(10 )
20 2
+ (10 )
20 2
+ (10 )
20 2
+ (10 ) 2
20
× 100%
distortion ratio e1
20
10
Frequency Criterion
100kHz Not above 0.3%
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Spurious level
Spectrum analyzer
• Test procedure
1. Set the FG and the spectrum analyzer as indicated below.
• If using a two-channel FG (the FG220 or FG320), measure the spurious levels for both
channels.
Output mode: CONT Start frequency: 1kHz
Output waveform: Sine wave Stop frequency: 100MHz
Frequency: 100kHz RES BW: 1200Hz
Phase: 0deg
Amplitude: 20Vpp
Offset voltage: 0V
2. Connect the FG’s OUTPUT terminal to the spectrum analyzer through the attenuator (–
20dB).
3. Measure the maximum spurious output levels at frequencies from 1kHz to 100MHz. (Do not
make measurements at base frequency and harmonic frequencies).
• Performance criterion
Frequency Criterion
100kHz Not above –55dB
Channel crosstalk (Isolation, 50Ω load) (FG220/FG320 only)

Required equipment
Spectrum analyzer
Test procedure
1. Set the FG220/FG320 and the spectrum analyzer as indicated below.
CH1 CH2 Range: +10dBm
Output mode CONT CONT Frequency span: 1kHz
Output frequency 15MHz 10MHz RES BW: 36Hz
Amplitude 20Vpp 20Vpp
Phase 0deg 0deg
Offset voltage 0V 0V
Output attenuator 1/1 1/1
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2. Connect the FG’s CH2 OUTPUT terminal to the spectrum analyzer via the attenuator (–20dB).
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3. Connect the 50Ω feedthrough terminator to the FG’s CH1 OUTPUT terminal.
4. Set the spectrum analyzer to “CF 10MHz” and measure the base wave signal level.
5. Set the spectrum analyzer to “CF 15MHz” and measure the crosstalk from the CH1 OUTPUT
to the CH2 OUTPUT. The difference between this measurement and the previous measurement
gives the channel-to-channel crosstalk.
Not above –65dB
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Pulse characteristics (50Ω load)

Square/Pulse rise time and overshoot
Digital oscilloscope
• Test procedure
1. Set the FG and the digital oscilloscope as indicated below.
• If using a two-channel FG (the FG220 or FG320), check rise times and overshoot levels
for both channels.
• FG settings • Digital-oscilloscope settings
Output mode: CONT V/div: 2V/div
Output waveform: Square/pulse Time/div: 50ns/div
Output frequency: 100kHz Measure: AUTO, rise time, overshoot
Amplitude: 20Vpp
Offset voltage: 0V
2. Connect the FG’s OUTPUT terminal to the digital oscilloscope via the 50Ω feedthrough
terminator, and take the required readings.
Performance criteria
• Rise time
• For square wave • For pulse wave (50% duty cycle)
Not above 30ns (10% - 90%) Not above 100ns
• Overshoot
• For square wave • For pulse wave (50% duty cycle)
Max: Output pp value + 5% Max: Output pp value + 5%
Precision of pulse-wave duty cycle setting

Time-interval analyzer
• Test procedure
1. Set the FG and the time-interval analyzer as indicated below.
• If you are testing the FG220/FG320, perform measurements for both channels.
• FG settings • Settings for time-internal analyzer
Output mode: CONT Function: Pulse width measurement A high level
Output waveform: Pulse Sample: 1
Output frequency: 10kHz Input: 50Ω DC couple
Phase: 0deg ATT: off
Amplitude: 20Vpp Trigger level: 0V
Offset voltage: 0V
2. Connect the FG’s OUTPUT terminal to the analyzer’s A input and make the measurement.
• Performance criterion
Waveform Criteria
Pulse wave 50µs±0.2%
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Frequency precision
Required equipment
Time-interval analyzer
Test procedure
1. Set the FG and the time-interval analyzer as indicated below.
• If using a two-channel FG (the FG220 or FG320), measure the frequency precision for both
channels.
• FG settings • Settings for time-interval analyzer
Output mode: CONT Function: FREQ A
Output waveform: Sine wave Sample: 1
Output frequency: 10MHz Gate: INT 1sec
Phase: 0deg Input: 50Ω AC couple
Amplitude: 20Vpp ATT: off
Offset voltage: 0V Trigger level: 0V
2. Connect the FG’s OUTPUT terminal to the analyzer’s A input and make the measurement.
Criterion
±20ppm 10MHz±200Hz
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11.5 Location and Operation of the Circuit Breaker
Location
The FG’s internal circuitry is protected by a circuit breaker rather than a fuse. The following
diagram shows the location of circuit breaker.
CIRCUIT BREAKER
GATE IN HOLD IN SYNC OUT MAKER OUT SWP OUT VCA IN CTRL IN
3
A
M
Circuit breaker
P
GP-IB IEEE488
100-240V AC ∼
DO NOT REMOVE COVERS. SUFFIX
NO.
Made in Japan
Operation
The circuit breaker protects the FG from overcurrent due to excess load conditions. When such a
condition occurs, the circuit breaker will trip, cutting off the power. The RESET button will pop
out, exposing a white indicator.
White indicator
Reset
If the circuit breaker trips, wait at least one full minute before resetting. To reset, push the reset
button back to its original position.
If the overload condition continues, the circuit breaker’s no-reset function will activate, making it
impossible to restore the button to its normal position.
Caution
• Tripping of the circuit breaker usually indicates an abnormal condition within
the FG’s internal circuitry. If the reset button does not return to its original
position at the first or second press, do not continue trying. Contact one of the
Yokogawa representatives listed on the back cover for advice.
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12.1 Performance Specifications
The performance features described below apply when the FG is used in accordance with the
general specifications given in Section 12.6.
Waveform Output
Feature Specification
Channels FG220/FG320: 2, FG210/FG310: 1
Standard output waveforms Sine, square (duty cycle = 50% fixed), triangular (variable symmetry), pulse (variable duty cycle)
Arbitrary waveforms (FG310/FG320 only)
Output amplitude resolution 12 bits
Memory length 8192 points (Not all points generated if repeat cycle is 4.9kHz or above.)
Frequency range
Sine, square 1µHz to 15MHz
Triangular, pulse 1µHz to 200kHz
Arbitrary 1µHz to 200kHz
Frequency resolution 1µHz or 9 digits
Frequency accuracy ±20ppm
Frequency stability ±20ppm (Ambient temperature: 5 to 40°C)
Base clock 40.21071MHz
Output Characteristics
Maximum output voltage*** ±10V (high-impedance load)
Amplitude range*** ±20Vpp (1mVpp resolution) (Negative value denotes inverted waveform.)
Amplitude accuracy*** ±(0.8% set value + 14mV)
(for 1kHz sine wave)
Amplitude frequency characteristics*
Sine
≦100kHz ±0.1dB
≦1MHz ±0.2dB
≦10MHz ±0.5dB
≦15Mhz ±1dB
Square/pulse (50% duty cycle)
≦10kHz ±2%
Triangular (50% symmetry)
≦10kHz ±3%
Offset-voltage range*** ±10V (1mV resolution)
Offset-voltage accuracy*** ±(0.3% set offset + 0.5% set amplitude + 40mV)
Output impedance 50Ω±1% (But OPEN if output is OFF.)
Output range** ±10V (1mV resolution)
DC-output accuracy*** ±(0.3% set value + 20mV)
Output-attenuator settings 1/1, 1/10, 1/100
Output-attenuator accuracy*** ±0.2%
Channel-to-channel crosstalk** (FG220/FG320 only) <–65dB
* RMS measurement, based on 20Vpp amplitude, 0V offset, 50Ω load, 1KHz reference
** Crosstalk from CH1 to CH2, where CH1 = 15MHz sine wave, CH2 = 10MHz sine wave; 20Vpp amplitude, 0V offset, 50Ω load
*** At high-impedance load
Sinewave Purity
Harmonics* (Max. of 2nd to 5th-order harmonics)
100kHz <–55dBc
1MHz <–45dBc
10MHz <–35dBc 12
15MHz <–25dBc
Harmonic distortion rate (RMS of 2nd to 5th-order harmonics)
Specifications
100kHz <0.3%
Spurious* (1kHz to 100MHz frequency range)
100kHz <–55dBc
* As measured at 20Vpp amplitude, 0V offset, 50Ω load.
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12.1 Performance Specifications
Characteristics of Square, Pulse, and Triangular Waves

Rise time*
Square <30ns (10% to 90%)
Pulse <100ns (10% to 90%)
Overshoot* < (Output p-p value ±5%)
Duty-cycle setting (pulse waves only)
Range 0 to 100% (Resolution: 0.01% or 25ns)
Time accuracy (≦10kHz) (1/set frequency)±0.2%
Jitter 1 clock pulse
Symmetry setting (triangular waves only)
Range 0 to 100% (Resolution: 0.01% or 25ns)
Jitter 1 clock pulse
* Measured at 20Vpp amplitude, 0V offset, 50Ω load.
Phase
Setting range –10000deg to +10000deg (0.01deg resolution)
Sweep Characteristics
Sweep types Linear, logarithmic, linear-step, log-step, arbitrary (FG310/FG320 only)
Sweep time range 1ms to 10000s (Resolution: 10µs or 5 digits)
Sweep ratio 0 to 100% (Resolution: 0.01% or 1.6µs)
External sweep control Sampling frequency: 628.292kHz
Analog-input resolution 12-bits
Modulation Characteristics
Carrier wave Sine, square (duty cycle = 50% fixed), triangular (variable symmetry), pulse (variable duty cycle),
arbitrary waveform (on FG310/FG320 only). Conditions same as for waveform output under
CONT mode.
Modulation types
AM
Depth setting 0% to 100% (Resolution: 0.01%)
DSB-SC AM
FM
Peak deviation setting 0Hz to 7.5MHz (Resolution: 1µHz or 9 digits)
Phase modulation
Peak deviation setting 0deg to 360deg (Resolution: 0.01deg)
Offset modulation
Peak deviation setting 0V to 10V (Resolution: 1mV)
PWM
Peak deviation setting 0% to 50% (Resolution: 0.01%)
Modulator wave Sine, triangular (variable symmetry), pulse (variable duty cycle), arbitrary waveform (on FG310/
FG320 only).
Modulator frequency 1mHz to 50kHz (Resolution: 1mHz)
Trigger
Internal-trigger frequency setting 1mHz to 50kHz (Resolution: 1mHz)
Burst count setting 1 to 65535 cycles (must be integer)
Synchronized Operation
Configuration Can synchronize output of up to 8 interconnected FGs.
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12.2 Functional Specifications
Output operation
Continuous (CONT) FG220/FG320: Continuous phase or channel/channel phase sync (selectable). FG210/FG310:
Continuous phase only.
Triggered (TRIG) FG outputs burst (specified whole number of cycles) in response to trigger.
Trigger source External, internal, manual, GP-IB command
Gated (GATE) FG outputs burst (whole number of cycles) while GATE is ENABLED.
Gate source External, manual
DC output (DC) FG outputs DC voltage.
Sweep
REPEAT Continuous sweep
SINGLE Single sweep at trigger
SINGLE & HOLD Single sweep, followed by continuous output at final sweep value
Arbitrary waveforms (FG310/FG320 only)
Applications Output waveform, sweep pattern, modulator wave
Number available 8
Interpolation method Linear, step, relaxed spline, periodic spline
Phase setting
Applications Start/stop phase for TRIG and GATE mode operation. Also, phase difference between channels
(FG220/FG320 only, during 2-channel operation)
Storage of settings Store up to 10 sets of panel data for recall
(non-volatile memory)
Preset TTL Amplitude = 5V; offset = 2.5V (at high-impedance load)
Waveform output ON/OFF Separate ON/OFF control for each channel
Parameter copying (FG220/FG320 only) Copy parameter values from one channel to another (CH1→CH2, or CH2→CH1).
2-channel simultaneous setting (FG220/FG320 only) Changes to selected parameters apply to both channels.
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Specifications
IM 706111-01E 12-3
12.3 Supplementary Input/Output
TRIG/GATE IN
Input level TTL
Pulse width >200ns
Edge detection Trigger: Rising or falling (selectable)
Gate: H-enable or L-enable (selectable)
Input impedance >1kΩ
Connector type BNC
SWP HOLD IN
Input level TTL
Pulse width >2µs
Level detection H-enable
Input impedance >1kΩ
Connector type BNC
CH1 SYNC OUT
Output level TTL
Output impedance Approx. 50Ω
Connector type BNC
CH1 MARKER OUT (CH1 sweep-marker output)
Output level TTL
Connector type BNC
CH1 SWP OUT (CH1 sweep/modulation output)
Output level ±10V
Connector type BNC
SUM IN/VCA IN (external offset/amplitude control)
Input level ±10V
Input impedance Approx. 20kΩ
Connector type BNC
SWP CTRL IN (analog sweep-control input) [external sweep-control option]
Input level ±10V
Input impedance Approx. 20kΩ
Connector type BNC
OPER SYNC IN (Synchronization input)
Connector type Half-pitch 26-pin Amphenol
OPER SYNC OUT (Synchronization output)
Connector type Half-pitch 26-pin Amphenol
DIGITAL CTRL I/O [external sweep-control option]
Connector type 25-pin D-sub
Sequence/sweep address input
Bits 8
Level TTL
Impedance >1kΩ
Sweep clock output
Frequency 628.292kHz
Level TTL
Impedance Approx. 100Ω
Marker output
Bits 3 per channel
Level TTL
Event output
Bits 3 per channel
Level TTL
12-4 IM 706111-01E
12.4 Display, Disk Drive, GP-IB Communication
Interface
Display Specifications
Device Liquid crystal; resistance-film touch panel
Resolution 320 × 240 dots
Defects < approx. 0.01% of pixels
Internal Floppy-Disk Drive (FG310/FG320 only)

Type For 3/5" floppy disk
Drives 1
Supported formats MS-DOS 640KB/720KB/1.2MB/1.44MB
GP-IB Communication Interface

Electrical, mechanical Conforms to IEEE St’d 488-1978 (JIS C1901-1987)
Functional SH1, AH1, T6, L4, SR1, RL1, PP0, DC1, DT1, C0
Protocol Conforms to IEEE St’d 488.2-1987
Code ISO (ASCII)
Address Can be set from 0 to 30 (talker/listener)
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IM 706111-01E 12-5
12.5 General Specifications
Optimal operating environment Ambient temperature: 23°C±2°C. Ambient humidity: 50%±10%RH.
Power source: 100V±1%. FG fully warmed up.
Warm-up time 30 minutes
Operating environment
Temperature 5°C to 40°C
Humidity 20% to 80% RH to 29°C wet-bulb temp.; no condensation
Storage environment
Temperature –20°C to 60°C
Humidity 20% to 80%RH
Rated power supply 100VAC to 240VAC
Permitted power-supply fluctuation 90VAC to 264VAC
Rated power frequency 50Hz to 60Hz
Permitted power-frequency fluctuation 48Hz to 63Hz
Peak power consumption 125VA
Withstand voltage (power to case) 1.5kVAC, 1 min.
Insulation resistance (power to case) 500VDC, >10MΩ
Signal ground All I/O connector grounds connected to case ground.
Dimensions Approx. 213(W) × 132(H) × 350(D) mm (excluding projections)
Weight Approx. 5kg (Main unit only)
Cooling method Forced-air cooling
Installation orientation Horizontal
Battery backup Internal lithium battery backs up panel settings and time-of-day
Included accessories Power cord, 2 rear-leg rubber mounts, floppy disk (with FG310/FG320 only), 1 user manual set
12-6 IM 706111-01E
12.6 Dimensions
Unit : mm
Rear View
13 213 19 350 27
132
21
Above values accurate to within ±3%.
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IM 706111-01E 12-7
Appendix 1 Setting Up for Arbitrary Sweep
(Example)
This Appendix shows how to set up an arbitrary waveform and then apply it as a sweep pattern on
the currently selected output waveform. You first define the waveform, then select the sweep
conditions. This example sets up a frequency sweep that goes from 1kHz to 10kHz, with a sweep
time of 1 second.
1. Set up the area.
Open the AREA DEFINE window. Set maximum X to 1s, minimum Y to 1.0E+3Hz, and
maximum Y to 10.0E+3Hz.
2. Enter the waveform text data.

Go to the TEXT EDIT window and enter significant points on the waveform. Be sure that all
points are within the selected area: X values must be between 0s and 1s; Y values must be
between 1.0E+3Hz and 10.0E+3Hz.
3. Select the interpolation method.

Press {INTERPOLATE} button and select the interpolation method. The FG then generates the
waveform accordingly.
4. Set the sweep conditions
Go to the SWEEP SETUP screen to set the sweep conditions. Set the sweep item to FREQ, the
sweep type to the arbitrary waveform you just defined, the minimum frequency to 1kHz, the
maximum frequency to 10kHz, and the sweep time to 1s.
Appendix
Appendix
Setup is now completed. You can now set sweep ON to begin sweep output.
IM 706111-01E App-1
Appendix 2 Logarithmic Sweeps on Negative
Values
If you set up a logarithmic sweep that uses a negative start and/or stop value, processing is as
illustrated below.
• If start and stop values are both negative:
Stop
Logarithms based on
Start absolute values.
• If one value is negative and the other is positive:
Stop
Minimum positive value

0
Maximum negative value
Log sweep is implemented

separately for negative and
positive areas, with a jump
Start and slope reversal at the 0 point.
Similar processing applies in the case of log-step sweeps. But note that number of steps doubles if
the sweep must cross the 0 boundary.
• If start and stop values are both negative:
Stop
Log steps based on

Start absolute values.
• If one value is negative and the other is positive:
Stop
Minimum positive value

0 Maximum negative value
Log steps implemented
separately for negative and
positive areas, with a jump
at the 0 point. Number of
Start steps is doubled.
App-2 IM 706111-01E
Appendix 3 Floppy-Disk Sample Data (included
with models FG310 and FG320 only)
Disk format
The supplied disk is in 2DD 720KB format.
Directories and files

The disk includes the following.
AUTOLOAD.SET : Autoload file
README.DOC : Text file with information about disk content
TEXT\ : Directory for waveform-definition text files
FG_WAVE\ : Directory for waveform files
SEQUENCE\ : Directory for sequence files
OTHERS\ : Directory containing sample files created at other devices
GPIBSMPL\ : Directory containing GP-IB sample programs
Explanations
Please open and read the README.DOC file at a PC. For detailed explanations about the sample
programs in the GPIBSMPL directory, refer to Chapter 5 of the GP-IB Interface User’s Manual
(IM706111-12E).
About autoloaded sample files

If you switch on the FG310/FG320 while the sample disk is inserted in the drive, the unit will
automatically load the data described below.
Arbitrary waveforms
The FG will load seven arbitrary waveforms, as follows.
• A1
Waveform created from text data and spline interpolation. Try this as an output waveform (go
to the MAIN OUTPUT SETUP screen, press the {FUNC} button, then press {A1} button).
• A2
Created from text data and linear interpolation; intended for use as a sweep pattern.
• A3
Sine wave created from interpolated text-data points spaced at 10deg intervals. Try changing
some of the points and re-interpolating.
• A4
Arbitrary waveform. Try using the normalization feature to expand the waveform vertically.
• A5
Arbitrary waveform. Try using the clipping feature to remove side areas and expand the central
area horizontally.
• A6
Arbitrary waveform.
• A7
Acoustic waveform (bird sounds). Try this as your output waveform, with frequency set to
about 1Hz. Play the output through a speaker to hear the sounds.
Appendix
• A8
Undefined. Try creating your own waveform; refer to Chapter 8 for details.
Sequence data
Sample sequence data. Appendix
Other settings
Factory defaults for all parameters.
IM 706111-01E App-3
Index
Page CENTER OFFSET ..................................................................... 5-5

CENTER PHASE ....................................................................... 5-4
* mark ............................................................................ 7-5, 8-9 Center/span values ............................................................... 1-8, 5-4
<> ................................................................................... 2-1 CH ............................................. 2-1, Ch.4, Ch.5, Ch.6, Ch.7
#0 ~ #9 ................................................................................. 10-6 CH1 ................................................................................... 2-1
1/1 ................................................................................... 4-8 CH1 -> CH2 ............................................................................. 10-8
1/10 ................................................................................... 4-8 CH1 MARKER OUT ................................................. 1-13, 2-2, 9-7
1/100 ................................................................................... 4-8 CH1 marker output ..................................................... 1-13, 2-2, 9-7
CH1 output indicator .................................................................. 2-1
CH1 SWP OUT .......................................................... 1-13, 2-2, 9-9
A Page CH1 sweep/modulation output .......................................... 1-13, 2-2
CH1 SYNC OUT ........................................................ 1-13, 2-2, 9-6
CH1-synchronous output ............................................ 1-13, 2-2, 9-6
A1 to A8 ............................................................. 4-2, 5-2, 6-2, 8-1
CH1 waveform output terminal .................................................. 2-1
Accessories ..................................................................................... 3
CH2 ................................................................................... 2-1
AM ..................................................................................... 1-9, 6-1
CH2 -> CH1 ............................................................................. 10-8
AMPL ............................................................................ 4-4, 5-3
CH2 output indicator .................................................................. 2-1
Amplitude ............................................................................ 1-6, 4-4
CH2 waveform output terminal .................................................. 2-1
Amplitude-control input .................................................... 1-13, 9-5
Channel phase sync ........................................................... 1-6, 10-1
Amplitude modulation ......................................................... 1-9, 6-1
CHANNEL SYNC .......................................................... 9-11, 10-1
Amplitude sweep ................................................................. 1-6, 5-3
Channel-to-channel copy ................................................. 1-14, 10-8
ANALOG ................................................................................. 9-13
CIRCUIT BREAKER ..................................................... 2-2, 11-14
ARB ................................................................................... 2-4, Ch.8
Circuit breaker ................................................................... 2-2, 11-4
Arbitrary modulator ............................................................. 1-9, 6-2
CLEAR ................................................................................. 11-2
Arbitrary sweep ................................................................... 1-7, 5-2
Clipping ............................................................................... 8-2, 3
Arbitrary waveforms ........................................ 1-5, 1-12, 4-2, Ch.8
CNTRST ............................................................................... 10-10
AREA DEFINE .......................................................................... 8-4
CONFIG ................................................... 2-4, 10-7, 10-10, 10-11
Arrow keys ................................................................................. 2-1
CONFIGURATION ........................................... 10-7, 10-10, 10-11
Attenuator ..................................................................... 1-3, 1-6, 4-8
CONT ............................................................................ 1-4, 4-1
AUTO LOAD ........................................................................... 10-4
Continuous output ............................................................... 1-4, 4-1
Autoload ........................................................................ 1-14, 10-4
Continuous sweep ................................................................ 1-7, 5-1
Contrast adjustment ....................................................... 1-14, 10-10
B Page Coordinate setting (for arbitrary wave) ............................... 8-4, 8-6
COPY .......................................................................... 2-4, 10-8
Copying ........................................................................ 1-14, 10-8
BEEP OFF/ON ....................................................................... 10-10
Cursor ................................................................................... 8-2
Beep ON/OFF switch .................................................... 1-14, 10-10
CURSOR ................................................................................... 8-2
Block diagram, FG circuitry ....................................................... 1-3
Box contents ................................................................................... 2
BURST ................................................................................... 4-9
Burst count .......................................................................... 1-4, 4-9
D Page
DATE ................................................................. 7-4, 8-8, 10-11
C Page DATE/TIME .......................................................................... 10-11
Date/time setting ..................................................... 1-14, 3-5, 10-11
DC ..................................................................... 1-4, 4-1, 4-5
C.DIR ............................................................................ 8-2, 8-8
DC LEVEL ................................................................................. 4-5
Calendar clock ............................................................... 1-14, 10-11
DC output ............................................................................ 1-4, 4-1
CANCEL ................................................................................. 10-9
Level setting ....................................................................... 4-5
CARRIER AMPL ....................................................................... 6-3
DDS ................................................................................... 1-1
CARRIER FREQ ....................................................................... 6-3
Default values ........................................................................... 10-9
CARRIER OFFSET ................................................................... 6-3
DEL LINE .................................................................................. 8-5
CARRIER PHASE ..................................................................... 6-3
DEL PAGE ................................................................................. 7-1
Carrier wave ........................................................................ 1-9, 6-3
DELETE EXEC .................................................................. 7-4, 8-8
selection of ......................................................................... 1-9
DELETE SET ...................................................................... 7-4, 8-8
Caution symbol ............................................................................... 6
Deleting arbitrary-wave data ...................................................... 8-8
CENTER AMPL ........................................................................ 5-4
Index
DEPTH ................................................................................... 6-3

CENTER DUTY ........................................................................ 5-5
Deviation .......................................................................... 1-10, 6-3
CENTER FREQ ......................................................................... 5-4
DEVIATION .............................................................................. 6-3
CENTER MARKER .................................................................. 5-7
Dial ................................................................................... 2-1
Center marker ...................................................................... 1-8, 5-4
Dial mark ................................................................................... 2-3
Index
IM 706111-01E Index-1
Index
DIGITAL ................................................................................. 9-15 H Page

Digital Control I/O ..................................................... 1-13, 2-2, 9-9
DIGITAL CTRL I/O ................................................ 1-13, 2-2, 9-14 High level ............................................................................ 1-6, 4-4
Dimensions ............................................................................... 12-7 HIGH LEVEL ............................................................................ 4-4
Direct digital synthesis ............................................................... 1-1 HOLD OFF/ON .......................................................................... 5-6
DISPLAY TEST ....................................................................... 11-4
Double-sideband surpressed carrier AM ............................. 1-9, 6-1
DSB-SC AM ............................................................................... 6-1 I Page
DUAL ................................................................................. 10-7
Dual channel setting ........................................................ 1-14, 10-7
INIT .......................................................................... 2-4, 10-9
DUTY ............................................................................ 4-2, 6-2
INITIALIZE ............................................................................. 10-9
Duty cycle ..................................................................... 1-5, 4-2, 6-2
Initialization ..................................................................... 1-14, 10-9
Duty-cycle sweep ................................................................ 1-7, 5-3
InitOUT OFF/ON ....................................................................... 4-8
INS LINE ................................................................................... 8-5
INS PAGE .................................................................................. 7-1
E Page Installation .................................................................................. 3-2
Instrument No. ................................................................................ 2
EJECT button ........................................................................... 10-3 Internal configuration of FG ....................................................... 1-4
ENTER ............................................................. 7-1, 7-4, 8-4, 8-5 Internal memory (for output setting) ........................................ 10-6
ERROR LOG .................................................................... 2-4, 11-2 Internal trigger ............................................................................ 1-4
Error message ........................................................................... 11-1 INTERPOLATE ......................................................................... 8-5
ESC ...................................... Ch.7, Ch.8, Ch.9, Ch.10, Ch.11 Interpolation ............................................................................. 1-12
Event output .................................................................... 1-12, 9-14 Selection of method ............................................. 5-6, 8-5, 8-7
EXEC .......................................... 10-2, 10-8, 10-9, 10-11, 11-4
EXP ..................................................................... 7-1, 8-4, 8-5
K Page
F Page Keypad ................................................................................... 2-1
KEYTEST ................................................................................ 11-4
FILE ............................................................................ 7-1, 8-1
FILE NAME ........................................................................ 7-4, 8-9
FLOPPY ................................................................. 2-4, 10-2, 10-4 L Page
Floppy disk ..................................................................................... 3
Autoload ........................................................................... 10-4
LCD ................................................................................... 2-1
Formatting ........................................................................ 10-2
LIN ................................................................................... 5-2
Insertion ........................................................................... 10-3
LINEAR ............................................................................ 5-2, 8-7
Saving/deleting arb binary/text data .................................. 8-8
Linear interpolation .................................................................... 8-7
Floppy-disk drive ....................................................................... 2-1
LINEAR STEP ........................................................................... 5-2
FM ............................................................................ 1-9, 6-1
Linear-step sweep ................................................................ 1-7, 5-3
FORMAT ................................................................................. 10-2
Linear sweep ........................................................................ 1-7, 5-2
Format of floppy disk ...................................................... 1-14, 10-2
LINSTEP ................................................................................... 5-2
FREQ ............................................................................ 4-3, 5-3
LOAD ........................................................... 7-4, 8-2, 8-7, 10-4
Frequency-& amplitude sweep ............................................ 1-7, 5-3
Loading
Frequency modulation ......................................................... 1-9, 6-1
Sequence data ..................................................................... 7-4
Frequency sweep ................................................................. 1-7, 5-3
Waveform binary data ........................................................ 8-1
Front panel .................................................................................. 2-1
Waveform text data ............................................................ 8-7
FRQ&AMP ................................................................................ 5-3
LOG ................................................................................... 5-2
FSK ................................................................................. 1-11
LOG STEP ................................................................................. 5-2
FUNC ................................................................................... 4-2
Log-step sweep .................................................................... 1-7, 5-2
Log sweep .................................................................... 1-7, 5-2, A-2
Low level ............................................................................ 1-6, 4-4
G Page LOW LEVEL ............................................................................. 4-4
GATE ............................................................................ 1-4, 4-1

GATE IN ................................................................................... 9-1 M Page
Gate input ................................................................... 1-13, 2-2, 9-1
Gate (output mode) .............................................................. 1-4, 4-1
M.FUNC ................................................................................... 6-2
GP-IB ................................................................................... 2-2
M.TYPE ................................................................................... 6-1
MAIN OUTPUT SETUP screen ................................................ 2-3
Manual trigger ............................................................................ 4-9
MARK ................................................................................... 9-8
Markers (output signal) ... 1-8, 1-11, 1-12, 1-13, 5-7, 8-6, 9-7, 9-14
MASTER ................................................................................. 9-11
Master unit ................................................................................ 9-10
Index-2 IM 706111-01E
Index
Messages ................................................................................. 11-1 P Page

MKR ............................................................................ 8-6, 9-8
MOD .................................................................. 2-1, 2-4, Ch.6 Performance testing .................................................................. 11-6
MOD FREQ ............................................................................... 6-3 Periodic spline ............................................................................ 8-7
MODE ................................................................................... 4-1 PERIOD SPLINE ....................................................................... 8-7
MODEL ....................................................................................... 2 Phase ............................................................................ 1-6, 4-7
Model code (suffix) ........................................................................ 2 PHASE ............................................................................ 4-7, 5-3
Model name .................................................................................... 2 Phase (as sweep item) .......................................................... 1-7, 5-3
MODIFY ................................................................................... 8-2 Phase modulation ................................................................ 1-9, 6-1
MODULATE ............................................................................ Ch.6 PHASE SYNC ................................................................... 4-7, 10-1
MODULATE OFF/ON .............................................................. 6-3 Phase synchronization ..................................................... 1-13, 10-1
Modulation ........................................................................ 1-9, Ch.6 PM ............................................................................ 1-9, 6-1
Conditions ................................................................. 1-10, 6-3 Points (for arb-wave definition) ........................................ 1-12, 8-5
Depth ......................................................................... 1-10, 6-3 Power
Frequency ........................................................................... 1-9 Connecting ......................................................................... 3-4
ON/OFF switch .................................................................. 6-3 Connector .................................................................... 2-2, 3-4
Output ................................................................ 1-13, 2-2, 9-9 Cord ............................................................................... 3, 3-4
Setup .................................................................................. 1-9 POWER ................................................................................... 2-1
Types ........................................................................... 1-9, 6-1 Power switch ....................................................................... 2-1, 3-5
MODULATION FUNCTION .................................................... 6-2 PSK ................................................................................. 1-11
MODULATION SETUP screen ................................................ 2-4 Pulse modulation ................................................................. 1-9, 6-1
MONITOR ................................................................................. 5-6 Pulse modulator ................................................................... 1-9, 6-2
MSTR .......................................................................... 2-4, 9-11 Pulse wave ........................................................................... 1-5, 4-2
Pulse width modulation ....................................................... 1-9, 6-1
PWM ................................................................................... 1-9, 6-1
N Page
NAME ............................................................................ 7-4, 8-8 R Page
NEW ............................................................................ 7-1, 8-5
NORMAL ............................................................... 9-11, 9-13, 9-15 Rack mount ................................................................................. 3-3
Normalization ............................................................................. 8-3 Rear-leg rubber mounts .................................................................. 3
NORMALIZE ............................................................................ 8-3 Rear panel ................................................................................... 2-2
RECALL ................................................................................. 10-6
Recalling settings from memory .............................................. 10-6
O Page Relaxed spline ............................................................................ 8-7
RELAX SPLINE ........................................................................ 8-7
OFF ........................................................... 4-8, 9-4, 9-5, 10-1 REPEAT ................................................................................... 5-1
OFFSET ..................................................................... 4-4, 5-3, 6-1 Repeat sweep .............................................................................. 1-7
Offset/amplitude input ....................................................... 1-13, 2-2
Offset input ........................................................................ 1-13, 9-4
Offset modulation ................................................................ 1-9, 6-1 S Page
Offset voltage ...................................................................... 1-6, 4-4
Offset voltage, as sweep item .............................................. 1-7, 5-3 S.ITEM ................................................................................... 5-3
ON ........................................................................ 9-11, 10-1 S.MODE ................................................................................... 5-1
OPER SYNC IN ....................................................... 1-13, 2-2, 9-10 S.TYPE ................................................................................... 5-2
OPER SYNC OUT ................................................... 1-13, 2-2, 9-10 Sample data, in floppy disk ....................................................... A-3
OPERATION SYNC ................................................................ 9-11 SAVE ............................................................................ 7-4, 8-8
OPTION ........................................................................ 9-13, 9-15 Saving
OPTION CONTROL ........................................................ 2-4, 9-13 Arbitrary-waveform data ................................................... 8-8
OUTPUT ................................................................................... 2-1 Sequence data ..................................................................... 7-4
Output attenuator .......................................................... 1-3, 1-5, 4-8 Saving settings to memory ....................................................... 10-6
Output conditions ....................................................................... 1-5 Screen displays ........................................................................... 2-3
Output frequency ................................................................. 1-6, 4-3 SELF TEST ....................................................................... 2-4, 11-4
Output function ........................................................................... 1-5 Self-testing ....................................................................... 1-14, 1-15
Output mode ........................................................................ 1-4, 4-1 SEQ .......................................................................... 2-4, Ch.7
Output ON/OFF .......................................................................... 4-8 SEQUENCE ............................................................................... 7-1
Output settings Sequence address input ............................................................ 9-14
Initialization ..................................................................... 10-9 Sequence data ...................................................................... 7-1, 7-4
Store, recall ...................................................................... 10-6 Sequence editor .......................................................................... 7-1
Output voltage ..................................................................... 1-6, 4-4 Sequence marker ............................................................... 1-11, 7-1
Index
Output waveform ................................................................. 1-5, 4-1 SEQUENCE OFF/ON ................................................................ 7-3

Sequence output ................................................................ 1-11, 7-3
Sequence output ON/OFF .......................................................... 7-3
SGL&HLD ................................................................................. 5-1 Index
Simultanous (dual) channel setting ................................. 1-14, 10-7
IM 706111-01E Index-3
Index
Sine wave ............................................................................ 1-5, 4-2 Ratio ............................................................................ 1-8, 5-2

Sine-wave modulator ........................................................... 1-9, 6-2 Setup .................................................................................. 1-6
SINGLE ................................................................................... 5-1 Time ............................................................................ 1-8, 5-5
SINGLE HOLD .......................................................................... 5-1 Type ............................................................................ 1-7, 5-2
Single & hold sweep ............................................................ 1-7, 5-1 Sweep-control option .................................................... 2, 1-3, 1-12
Single sweep ........................................................................ 1-7, 5-1 Sweep/modulation output ........................................... 1-13, 2-2, 9-9
Signal flow ................................................................................. 1-3 SWEEP OFF/ON ........................................................................ 5-6
Signal I/O ................................................................................. 1-14 SWEEP RATIO .......................................................................... 5-2
SLAV .......................................................................... 2-4, 9-11 SWEEP SETUP screen .............................................................. 2-3
SLAVE ................................................................................. 9-11 SWEEP TIME ............................................................................ 5-4
Slave units ................................................................................ 9-10 SWP CTRL IN ......................................................... 1-13, 2-2, 9-12
Square wave ........................................................................ 1-5, 4-2 SWP HOLD IN .......................................................... 1-13, 2-2, 9-3
SPAN AMPL .............................................................................. 5-5 Synchronization (of multiple devices) ..................... 1-13, 2-2, 9-10
SPAN DUTY .............................................................................. 5-5 Symmetry ..................................................................... 1-5, 4-2, 6-2
SPAN FREQ ............................................................................... 5-4 SYMMETRY ...................................................................... 4-2, 6-2
Span marker ......................................................................... 1-8, 5-7 SYNCHRO ............................................................... 2-4, 9-11, 10-1
SPAN MARKER ........................................................................ 5-7
SPAN OFFSET .......................................................................... 5-5
SPAN PHASE ............................................................................ 5-4
Specifications ........................................................................... 12-1 T Page
Spline interpolation .................................................... 1-12, 5-6, 8-7
START AMPL ........................................................................... 5-4 TEXT EDIT ......................................................................... 8-4, 9-8
START CURSOR ...................................................................... 8-2 TIME ............................................................................... 10-11
Start cursor ................................................................................. 8-2 TOUCH KEYTEST ................................................................. 11-4
START DUTY ........................................................................... 5-4 Triangular modulator wave ................................................. 1-9, 6-2
START FREQ ............................................................................ 5-4 Triangular wave ................................................................... 1-5, 4-2
Start marker ......................................................................... 1-8, 5-7 TRIG ............................................... 1-4, 2-1, 2-4, 4-1, 7-3, 9-2
START MARKER ..................................................................... 5-7 TRIG FREQ ............................................................................... 4-9
START OFFSET ........................................................................ 5-5 TRIG IN/GATE IN .................................................... 1-13, 2-2, 9-1
START PHASE .......................................................................... 5-4 TRIG INT/EXT .......................................................................... 4-9
Start value (sweep) .............................................................. 1-8, 5-4 TRIG SLOPE ...................................................................... 2-4, 9-2
STEP ............................................................................ 5-2, 8-7 Trigger
Status messages ...................................................................... 11-10 Frequency ........................................................................... 4-9
Steps (sequence) ......................................................... 1-11, 7-1, 7-3 Input ................................................................... 1-13, 2-2, 9-1
Steps (sweep) ....................................................................... 1-8, 5-2 Output mode ................................................................ 1-4, 4-1
STOP AMPL .............................................................................. 5-4 Source ......................................................................... 1-4, 4-9
Stop cursor .................................................................................. 8-2 TRIGGER SLOPE ..................................................................... 9-2
STOP CURSOR ......................................................................... 8-2 Troubleshooting ..................................................................... 11-3,4
STOP DUTY .............................................................................. 5-5 TTL LEVEL ............................................................................... 4-4
STOP FREQ ............................................................................... 5-4
Stop marker ......................................................................... 1-8, 5-7
STOP MARKER ........................................................................ 5-7 U Page
STOP OFFSET ........................................................................... 5-5
STOP PHASE ............................................................................. 5-4
UNDO ............................................................................ 7-1, 8-5
Stop value (sweep) .............................................................. 1-8, 5-4
UPDATE ................................................................................. 10-4
STORE ................................................................................. 10-6
UTIL ................. 2-1, 2-4, Ch.7, Ch.8, Ch.9, Ch.10, 11-2, 11-4
STORE/RECALL .............................................................. 2-4, 10-6
UTILITY ........................ 2-4, Ch.7, Ch.8, Ch.9, Ch.10, 11-2, 11-4
Storing output settings .............................................................. 10-6
UTILITY menu ........................................................... 2-4, Ch.7-11
SUFFIX ....................................................................................... 2
SUM ................................................................................... 9-4
SUM IN/VCA IN ....................................................... 1-13, 2-2, 9-4
SUM/VCA .................................................................... 2-4, 9-4, 9-5
V Page
SWEEP .................................................................. 2-1, 2-3, Ch.5
VCA ................................................................................... 9-5
Sweep
VCA IN ................................................................................... 9-5
Address input ................................................................... 9-14
Analog control input ........................................ 1-13, 2-2, 9-12
Clock ouptut ..................................................................... 9-14
Conditions ................................................................... 1-8, 5-4
Data memory ...................................................................... 1-2
Hold ............................................................................ 1-8, 5-6
Hold input .......................................................... 1-13, 2-2, 9-3
Item ............................................................................ 1-7, 5-3
Mode ........................................................................... 1-7, 5-1
Monitor .............................................................................. 1-8
ON/OFF ............................................................................. 5-6
Index-4 IM 706111-01E
Index
W Page
Warning mark .................................................................... 2-3, 11-2
Warning messages .................................................................... 11-2
Warning symbol ............................................................................. 6
WAVE .................................................................. 2-1, 2-3, Ch.4
Waveform data ........................................................... 1-12, 8-1, 8-8
Waveform generation mechanism .............................................. 1-1
Waveform memory ..................................................................... 1-3
Waveform output terminals ................................................. 2-1, 3-6
Waveform text data ..................................................... 1-12, 8-4, 88
X Page
X CLIPPLING ............................................................................ 8-2
Xmax ................................................................................... 8-4
X START CURSOR .................................................................. 8-2
X STOP CURSOR ..................................................................... 8-2
Y Page
Y NORMALIZE ......................................................................... 8-3
Ymax ................................................................................... 8-4
Ymin ................................................................................... 8-4
Index
Index
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Synthesized Function Generator

Yokogawa Electric Corporation IM 706111-01E

Name Manual No. Content

Disk No. HF05

OPER SYNC IN OPER SYNC OUT DIGITAL CTRL I/O

MODEL and SUFFIX

Model Suffix Type

UL/CSA standard VDE standard BS standard SAA standard

• The following symbol is used on FG hardware to indicate potential hazard.

This symbol appears on hardware to indicate that handling is

Chapter Title Content

Corresponds to the same symbol appearing on the FG hardware. Indicates

Warning Denotes essential safety-related information. Failure to observe warnings

Failure to follow this information may result in damage to your

Note Presents important information related to FG handling.

Chapter 2 Name and Use of Each Part 6

Chapter 5 Setting the Sweep Output

Chapter 6 Setting the Modulation Output

Chapter 7 Setting and Outputting the Sequence (FG310/320 only)

Chapter 8 Arbitrary Waveforms and Sweep Patterns (FG310/320 only)

Chapter 9 External Control Signals and Output Signals

Chapter 10 Other Operations

Chapter 11 Troubleshooting, Maintenance and Inspection 3

Principle of DDS wave generation

Phase calculator block

LCD/ Sine/square waveform

Waveform Waveform 1/1 Output ON/OFF

Where burst count = 3

Internal trigger signal

Direct Current (DC)

Arbitrary waveform (FG310/FG320)

Square waveform Triangular waveform

A1 to A8: Arbitrary waveforms

• By setting high level and low level

• By selecting TTL level

TTL High level (5V)

TTL Low level (0V)

Waveform output : 0deg

• For 2-channel output (FG220 and FG320 only)

• Multi-device output (See page 1-13.)

• Log (logarithmic sweep)

• Arbitray (FG310/FG320 only up to eight arbitrary patterns)

• Duty cycle: Available only with pulse waves

• Frequency & amplitude: For simultaneous frequency and amplitude sweeps

Start frequency Start freq. + Stop freq.

Sweep time Sweep time

Start and stop markers

• DSB-SC AM (double-sideband suppressed-carrier AM)

• PWM (Pulse-width modulation): Available only if carrier is a pulse wave.

• Pulse waveform (duty-cycle modulation)

• Arbitrary waveform (FG310/FG320 only; any one of eight arbitrary waveforms)

Trigger signal Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 1

Amplitude change Phase change End of final step

Frequency, amplitude, offset change

Frequency change Frequency change

PSK (Phase-Shift Keying)

Phase change Phase change

DL4000-Series Digital Oscilloscope

Save displayed data to floppy disk.

Load the data into the FG.

Set the area (coordinate range).

Enter coordinates for each point.