GW Instek MFG-2120MA Quick Start Manual
GW Instek MFG-2120MA Quick Start Manual

GW Instek MFG-2120MA Quick Start Manual

Mfg-2000 series multi-channel function generator
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MFG-2000 Series
QUICK START GUIDE
GW INSTEK PART NO. 82MF-2K000M01
ISO-9001 CERTIFIED MANUFACTURER

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  • Page 1 Multi-Channel Function Generator MFG-2000 Series QUICK START GUIDE GW INSTEK PART NO. 82MF-2K000M01 ISO-9001 CERTIFIED MANUFACTURER...
  • Page 2 This manual contains proprietary information, which is protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. No part of this manual may be photocopied, reproduced or translated to another language without prior written consent of Good Will Corporation. The information in this manual was correct at the time of printing. However, Good Will continues to improve its products and therefore reserves the right to change the specifications, equipment, and maintenance procedures at any time without notice.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........4 GETTING STARTED ......... 9 Main Features ............. 9 Panel Overview ............11 Setting Up the function Generator ......21 QUICK REFERENCE ........23 How to use the Digital Inputs ........25 How to use the Help Menu ........
  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    MFG-2000 Quick Start Guide AFETY INSTRUCTIONS This chapter contains important safety instructions that should be followed when operating and storing the function generator. Read the following before any operation to ensure your safety and to keep the function generator in the best condition.
  • Page 5: Safety Guidelines

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Double Insulated Do not dispose electronic equipment as unsorted municipal waste. Please use a separate collection facility or contact the supplier from which this instrument was purchased. Safety Guidelines Do not place heavy objects on the instrument. General ...
  • Page 6 MFG-2000 Quick Start Guide AC Input voltage: 100 ~ 240V AC, 50 ~ 60Hz. Power Supply  Or 100 ~ 120V AC, 220 ~ 240V AC,50 ~ 60Hz WARNING (With power amplifier) Connect the protective grounding conductor of  the AC power cord to an earth ground to prevent electric shock.
  • Page 7 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (Pollution Degree) EN 61010-1:2010(Third Edition)specifies pollution degrees and their requirements as follows. The function generator falls under degree 2. Pollution refers to “addition of foreign matter, solid, liquid, or gaseous (ionized gases), that may produce a reduction of dielectric strength or surface resistivity”.
  • Page 8 MFG-2000 Quick Start Guide Power cord for the United Kingdom When using the function generator in the United Kingdom, make sure the power cord meets the following safety instructions. NOTE: This lead/appliance must only be wired by competent persons WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED IMPORTANT: The wires in this lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Green/ Yellow:...
  • Page 9: Getting Started

    Power Pulse /Sweep/Burst/ Function With Function With (function Amplifier 200MSa/sARB 200MSa/sARB Generator Frequency.Counter with ARB) MFG-2110 ●10MHZ ● MFG-2120 ●20MHZ ● MFG-2120MA ●20MHZ ● ● ● MFG-2130M ●30MHZ ● ● MFG-2160MF ●60MHZ ● ●160MHZ ● MFG-2160MR ●60MHZ ● ●320MHZ ●...
  • Page 10 MFG-2000 Quick Start Guide User-defined output section  User-defined marker output section  DWR (Direct Waveform Reconstruction)  capability Ability to edit waveforms without a PC  -60dBc low distortion sine wave  Sine, Square, Ramp, Pulse, Noise waveforms Features ...
  • Page 11: Panel Overview

    GETTING STARTED Panel Overview M F G -2 2 6 0 M R A / 2 MFG-2260MRA/2260MFA Front Panel        M F G -2 2 6 0 M R A     ...
  • Page 12 MFG-2000 Quick Start Guide M F G -2 1 2 0 M A MFG- 2120MA/2130M Front Panel        M F G -2 1 2 0 M A        ...
  • Page 13 GETTING STARTED M F G -2 2 6 0 M MFG- 2260M/2230M Front Panel        M F G -2 2 6 0 M            ...
  • Page 14: Editing Parameters

    MFG-2000 Quick Start Guide ARB is used to set the  arbitrary waveform parameters. The MOD, Sweep and Burst   keys are used to set the    modulation, sweep and burst   settings and parameters.  ...
  • Page 15 GETTING STARTED The digital keypad is used to Keypad    enter values and parameters.    The keypad is often used in conjunction with the arrow    keys and variable knob. ...
  • Page 16                G -2 1 2 0 M A MFG-2120MA Rear Panel               ...
  • Page 17 GETTING STARTED G -2 1 6 0 M R / 2 1 6 0 M F MFG-2160MR/2160MF/2130M Rear Panel                      ...
  • Page 18 MFG-2000 Quick Start Guide F G -2 1 1 0 / 2 1 2 0 MFG-2110/2120 Rear Panel                       ...
  • Page 19      Power switch Trigger  GETTING STARTED Power input: Power Input  Socket 100~240V AC 50~60Hz. Or      100~120V AC             ...
  • Page 20  MFG-2000 Quick Start Guide  Power Amplifier output port Power  Amplifier out  Display   The Parameter display and edit window. Parameter Windows Displays the current channel and setting status. Status Tabs Used to display the waveform Waveform Display The function keys (F1~F6) under the LCD display...
  • Page 21: Setting Up The Function Generator

    GETTING STARTED Setting Up the function Generator This section describes how to adjust the handle Background and power up the function generator. Adjusting the Handle Pull out the handle sideways and rotate Place the MFG-2000 horizontally, Or tilt the stand. Place the handle vertically to hand carry.
  • Page 22 MFG-2000 Quick Start Guide 2. Turn on the power switch on the front panel. 3. When the power switch is turned on the screen displays the loading screen.             ...
  • Page 23: Quick Reference

    QUICK REFERENCE UICK REFERENCE This chapter describes the operation shortcuts, built-in help and factory default settings. This chapter is to be used as a quick reference, for detailed explanations on parameters, settings and limitations, please see the operation chapters. How to use the Digital Inputs ........25 How to use the Help Menu ..........
  • Page 24: Menu Tree

    MFG-2000 Quick Start Guide Recall ....................50 Menu Tree ..............51 Waveform ..................51 ARB–Display..................52 ARB–Edit ..................53 ARB–Built In ..................54 ARB–Save ..................55 ARB–Load ..................56 ARB–Output ..................56 MOD ....................57 SWEEP ..................... 58 SWEEP- More .................. 58 Burst–N Cycle .................
  • Page 25: How To Use The Digital Inputs

    QUICK REFERENCE How to use the Digital Inputs The MFG-2000 has three main types of digital Background inputs: the number pad, arrow keys and scroll wheel. The following instructions will show you how to use the digital inputs to edit parameters. 1.
  • Page 26 MFG-2000 Quick Start Guide 4. Alternatively, the number    pad can be used to set the    value of a highlighted parameter.    ...
  • Page 27: How To Use The Help Menu

    QUICK REFERENCE How to use the Help Menu Every key and function has a detailed description Background in the help menu. 1. Press UTIL  2. Press System (F4)    3. Press Help (F3)   4. Use the scroll wheel to navigate to a help item.
  • Page 28 MFG-2000 Quick Start Guide Sweep Function Provides help on the Sweep function. Burst Function Provides help on the Burst function. DSO Link Provides help on DSO link. Hardcopy Explains how to use the Hardcopy function. 5. For example, select item 4 to see help on the sweep functions.
  • Page 29 QUICK REFERENCE 7. Press Return to return to the previous menu.
  • Page 30: Selecting A Waveform

    MFG-2000 Quick Start Guide Selecting a Waveform Square Wave Example: Square wave, 3Vpp, 75% duty cycle, 1kHz. 1. Press Waveform and Output:  qa select Square (F2). 2. Press Duty (F1), 7 + 5 D    + %(F5). ...
  • Page 31: Sine Wave

    QUICK REFERENCE 4. Press the AMPL key V   then 5 +VPP (F6). 5. Press the Output key. Sine Wave Example: Sine Wave, 10Vpp,100kHz 1. Press the Waveform Output:   key and select Sine (F1).  2. Press the Freq/Rate Q...
  • Page 32: Modulation

    MFG-2000 Quick Start Guide Modulation Example: AM modulation. 100Hz modulating square wave. 1kHz Sine wave carrier. 80% modulation depth. 1. Press the MOD key Output:   and select AM (F1). 2. Press Waveform and    select Sine (F1). ...
  • Page 33: Ask Modulation

    QUICK REFERENCE 9. Press MOD, AM (F1),    Source (F1), INT (F1).  10. Press the Output key. ASK Modulation Example: ASK modulation. 50% duty cycle. 1kHz sine carrier wave. 10Hz rate . Internal source. 1. Press MOD and then Output: K ...
  • Page 34 MFG-2000 Quick Start Guide 8. Press MOD, ASK(F5), K   Source (F1), INT (F1).  9. Press the Output key. Example: FM modulation. 100Hz modulating square wave. 1kHz Sine wave carrier. 100 Hz frequency deviation. Internal Source. 1. Press the MOD key Output: ...
  • Page 35: Fsk Modulation

    QUICK REFERENCE 8. Press 1 + 0 + 0 + Hz    z (F3). 9. Press MOD, FM (F2),    Source (F1), INT (F1).  10. Press the Output key. FSK Modulation Example: FSK modulation. 100Hz Hop frequency. 1kHz Carrier wave.
  • Page 36: Pm Modulation

    MFG-2000 Quick Start Guide 7. Press 1 + 0 + 0 + Hz    z (F3). 8. Press MOD, FSK (F3), K   Source (F1), INT (F1).  9. Press the output key. PM Modulation Example: PM modulation. 800Hz sinusoidal carrier wave. 15 kHz modulating sine wave.
  • Page 37: Psk Modulation

    QUICK REFERENCE 7. Press MOD, PM (F4), K q  PM Dev (F5). 8. Press 5 + 0 + Degree Dg  (F1). 9. Press MOD, PM (F4),    Source (F1), INT (F1).  10. Press the Output key. PSK Modulation Example: PSK modulation.
  • Page 38: Pwm Modulation

    MFG-2000 Quick Start Guide 7. Press 5+ 0 + %(F3)   8. Press MOD, PSK(F6), K   Source (F1), INT (F1)  9. Press the Output key PWM Modulation Example: PWM modulation. 800Hz carrier, 15kHz modulated sine wave. 50% duty cycle. Internal source. 1.
  • Page 39: Sum Modulation

    QUICK REFERENCE 7. Press MOD, select  D  PWM(F6),Duty(F2) 8. Press 5 + 0 + % (F1)   9. Press MOD,    PWM(F6),  Source(F1),INT(F1) 10. Press the Output key. SUM Modulation Example: SUM modulation. 100Hz modulating square wave, 1kHz sinusoidal carrier wave, 50% SUM amplitude, internal source.
  • Page 40 MFG-2000 Quick Start Guide 6. Press 1 + 0 + 0 + Hz    z (F2). 7. Press the MOD key    and select SUM (F5), SUM Ampl (F2). 8. Press 5 + 0 + % (F1). ...
  • Page 41: Sweep

    QUICK REFERENCE Sweep Example: Frequency Sweep. Start Frequency 10mHz, Stop frequency 1MHz. Log sweep, 1 second sweep, Marker Frequency 550 Hz, Manual Trigger. 1. Press Sweep, Start Output: a  (F3). 2. Press 1 + 0 + mHz   z ...
  • Page 42 MFG-2000 Quick Start Guide 11. Press Sweep, Source  aa  (F1), Manual (F3), gg Trigger (F1).
  • Page 43: Burst

    QUICK REFERENCE Burst Example: Burst Mode, N-Cycle (Internally triggered), 1kHz burst frequency, Burst count = 5, 10 ms Burst period, 0˚ burst phase, Internal trigger, 10 us delay, rising edge trigger out 1. Press FREQ/Rate 1 Output:  kz Q kHz (F5).
  • Page 44 MFG-2000 Quick Start Guide 11. Press Burst, N Cycle    (F1), TRIG setup (F5),  OO  TRIG out (F5), ON/OFF (F3), Rise (F1). 12. Press the Output key.
  • Page 45: Arb

    QUICK REFERENCE ARB–Add Built-In Waveform Example: ARB Mode, Exponential Rise. Start 0, Length 100, Scale 327. 1. Press ARB, Built in Output: B av  (F3), Wave (F4), ah  Math(F2), use the scroll wheel to select  Exporise and then ...
  • Page 46 MFG-2000 Quick Start Guide 3. Press Data (F2),    Daa 3+0+0, Enter (F5). ...
  • Page 47: Arb-Add Line

    QUICK REFERENCE ARB–Add Line Example: ARB Mode, Add line, Address:Data (10:30, 50:100) 1. Press ARB, Edit (F2), Output: Ed   Line (F2), Start ADD aDD (F1).  2. Press 1 + 0 + Enter   E   ...
  • Page 48: Arb-Output N Cycle

    MFG-2000 Quick Start Guide 3. Press Length (F2), 1 + gh    0 + 0, Enter (F5), Return.  E  ARB–Output N Cycle Example: ARB Mode, Output N Cycle, Start 0, Length 1000, N Cycle 1. Press ARB, Output: O...
  • Page 49: Arb-Output Infinite Cycles

    QUICK REFERENCE ARB–Output Infinite Cycles Example: ARB Mode, output N cycle, start 0, length 1000, cycles infinite. 1. Press ARB, Output: O  Output(F6). 2. Press Start (F1), 0 + a  E  Enter (F5),   Return(F6).  3.
  • Page 50: Utility Menu

    MFG-2000 Quick Start Guide Utility Menu Save Example: Save to Memory file #5. 1. Press UTIL, Memory    (F1), Store (F1). 2. Choose a setting using the scroll wheel   D D and press Done (F5). Recall Example: Recall Memory file #5.
  • Page 51: Menu Tree

    QUICK REFERENCE Menu Tree Conventions Use the menu trees as a handy reference for the function generator functions and properties. The MFG-2000 menu system is arranged in a hierarchical tree. Each hierarchical level can be navigated with the operation or soft menu keys. Pressing the Return key will return you to the previous menu level.
  • Page 52: Arb-Display

    MFG-2000 Quick Start Guide ARB–Display A RB Display Horizon Vertical Next Page Back Page Overview Return Start Clear Clear Enter Enter Return Return Length High Clear Clear Enter Enter Return Return Center Center Clear Clear Enter Enter Return Return Zoom in Zoom in Zoom out Zoom out...
  • Page 53: Arb-Edit

    QUICK REFERENCE ARB–Edit A RB Edit Point Line Copy Clear Protect Return Address Start ADD Start Start Done Clear Clear Clear Clear Return Enter Enter Enter Enter Return Return Return Return Start Data Start Data Length Length Clear Enter Clear Clear Clear Clear...
  • Page 54: Arb-Built In

    MFG-2000 Quick Start Guide ARB–Built In A RB Built in Start Length Scale Wave Done Return Clear Clear Clear Enter Enter Enter Common Return Return Return Math Window Engineer Select...
  • Page 55: Arb-Save

    QUICK REFERENCE ARB–Save A RB Save Start Length Memory Done Return Clear Clear Enter Enter Select Select Return Return New Folder Enter Char Back Space Save New File Enter Char Back Space Save...
  • Page 56: Arb-Load

    MFG-2000 Quick Start Guide ARB–Load A RB Load Return Memory Done Clear Select Select Enter ARB–Output A RB Output Start Length Return Clear Clear Enter Enter Return Return...
  • Page 57: Mod

    QUICK REFERENCE Source Source Source Source Source Source Return Return Return Return Return Return Depth Freq Dev Hop Freq Phase Dev Duty SUM Ampl Degree Return Return Return Return AM Freq PM Freq SUM Freq PWM Freq Return Return FM Freq FSK Rate Return Return...
  • Page 58: Sweep

    MFG-2000 Quick Start Guide SWEEP Sweep Source Type Start Stop SWP Time More mSEC Linear Go to the Sweep- Return More menu Manual Return Return Trigger Return Return Return SWEEP- More Sweep Span Center Marker Return Freq Return Return Return ON/OFF Return...
  • Page 59: Burst-N Cycle

    QUICK REFERENCE Burst–N Cycle Burst N Cycle Cycles Infinite Phase Period Return TRIG Setup Clear Clear uSEC Degree mSEC Return Return Return Rise Fall Return Manual Trigger Return Delay nSEC uSEC mSEC Return TRIG out Rise Fall ON/OFF Return...
  • Page 60: Burst-Gate

    MFG-2000 Quick Start Guide Burst–Gate B urst Gate Polarity Phase Return Clear Degree Return Return...
  • Page 61: Util

    QUICK REFERENCE UTIL UTIL Memory Interface Cal. System Counter Dual Chan Store Freq Cpl Stafe Self Test HardCopy Done Solfware Language Return Offset Return Ratio DHCP Version English Recall Return AutoIP Upgrade 简体 Gate Time Manual Return Return Done Ampl Cpl Host Name Return 0.01 sec...
  • Page 62: Ch1/Ch2

    MFG-2000 Quick Start Guide CH1/CH2 CH1/CH2 CH1/CH2 Load Phase DSO Link 50 OHM 0 Phase High Z S_Phase Return Degree Return Search Return CH3/RF CH1/CH2 Pulse/RF Load Phase DSO Link 50 OHM 0 Phase High Z S_Phase Return Degree Return Search Return...
  • Page 63: Default Settings

    QUICK REFERENCE Default Settings The Preset key is used to restore the default panel  settings. Function Sine Wave Output Settings Frequency 1kHz Amplitude 3.000 Vpp Offset 0.00V dc Output units Output terminal 50Ω Modulation (AM/ASK/FM/FS K/PM/PSK/SUM) Carrier wave 1kHz sine wave Modulation wave 100Hz sine wave AM depth...
  • Page 64 MFG-2000 Quick Start Guide PWM duty cycle Modem status Start/Stop frequency 100Hz/1kHz Sweep Sweep time Sweep type Linear Sweep status Burst frequency 1kHz Burst Ncycle Burst period 10ms Burst starting phase 0˚ Burst status Power off signal System Settings Display mode Error queue Cleared Memory settings...
  • Page 65: Mfg-2000 Series Specifications

    Power Function With Function With Pulse /Sweep/Burst/Fr (function Amplifier 200MSa/sARB 200MSa/sARB Generator equency.Counter with ARB) MFG-2110 ●10MHZ ● MFG-2120 ●20MHZ ● MFG-2120MA ●20MHZ ● ● ● MFG-2130M ●30MHZ ● ● MFG-2160MF ●60MHZ ● ●160MHZ ● MFG-2160MR ●60MHZ ● ●320MHZ ●...
  • Page 66 MFG-2000 Quick Start Guide Resolution 0.1mV or 4 digits Flatness ± 1% (0.1dB) ≦1MHz ± 3% (0.3dB) ≦50 MHz ± 10% (0.9dB) ≦160MHz ± 30% (3dB) ≦320MHz (sinewave relative to 1 kHz/into 50Ω ) Units Vpp, Vrms, dBm Offset Range ±5 Vpk ac +dc (into 50Ω) ±10Vpk ac +dc (Open circuit) Accuracy...
  • Page 67 QUICK REFERENCE Modulating 2mHz to 20kHz (Int) DC to 20kHz (Ext) Frequency Depth 0% to 120.0% Source Internal / External FM Modulation Carrier Waveforms Sine, Square, Triangle, Ramp Modulating Sine, Square, Triangle, Upramp, Dnramp Waveforms Modulating 2mHz to 20kHz (Int) DC to 20kHz (Ext) Frequency Peak Deviation DC to max frequency...
  • Page 68 MFG-2000 Quick Start Guide Marker Marker signal on falling edge (programmable) Source Internal / External Burst Waveforms Sine, Square, Triangle, Ramp Frequency 1uHz~Max Frequency Pulse count 1~1000000 Cycles or intfinite Start/ Stop Phase -360.0∘~+360.0∘ Internal Frequency 1 us~500 s Gate source External Trigger Trigger Source Single, External, Internal.
  • Page 69 QUICK REFERENCE Frequency Counter Range 5Hz to 150MHz Accuracy Time Base accuracy±1count Time Base ±20ppm (23˚C ±5˚C) Resolution The maximum resolution is: 100nHz for 1Hz, 0.1Hz for 100MHz. Input Impedance 1kΩ/1pf Sensitivity 35mVrms ~ 30Vms (5Hz to 150MHz) Ground Isolation 42Vpk max RF Generator Waveforms...
  • Page 70 MFG-2000 Quick Start Guide Output Voltage 12.5Vpmax Output Current 1.6Amax Rise/Fall Time <2.5uS Full Power DC-100KHz Bandwidth Overshoot Total harmonic < 0.1% (Ampl>1Vpp) distortion 20Hz~20 kHz Ground Isolation 42Vpk max Save/Recall 10 Groups of Setting Memories Interface LAN, USB Display 4.3’’...
  • Page 71: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    GOOD WILL INSTRUMENT (SUZHOU) CO., LTD. No. 69, Lushan Road, Suzhou New District Jiangsu, China declares that the below mentioned product MFG-2110, MFG-2120,MFG-2120MA,MFG-2130M,MFG-2230M,MFG- 2260M,MFG-2160MF,MFG-2260MFA,MFG-2160MR,MFG-2260MRA Are here with confirmed to comply with the requirements set out in the Council Directive on the Approximation of the Law of Member States relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility (2004/108/EC&2014/30/EU) and Low Voltage Equipment Directive...

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