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Teledyne T3AFG40 Quick Start Manual

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Function / Arbitrary Waveform Generators

Quick Start Guide

Version 1.1
September, 2018

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Summary of Contents for Teledyne T3AFG40

  • Page 1: Quick Start Guide

    T3AFG40 / T3AFG80 / T3AFG120 Function / Arbitrary Waveform Generators Quick Start Guide Version 1.1 September, 2018...
  • Page 2 Built-In Help System …..................12 © 2018 Teledyne LeCroy, Inc. All rights reserved. Teledyne Test Tools is a brand and trademark of Teledyne LeCroy, Inc. Other product or brand names are trademarks or requested trademarks of their respective holders. Specifications, prices, availability and delivery subject to change without...
  • Page 3 Before connecting to the instrument, read the manual to understand the input/output ratings. Do not operate with suspected failures. If you suspect that the instrument is damaged, contact the Teledyne LeCroy service department immediately. Do not operate in wet/damp conditions.
  • Page 4: Operating Environment

    Safety Terms and Symbols The following terms may appear on the instrument: DANGER: Direct injury or hazard may occur. WARNING: Potential injury or hazard may occur. CAUTION: Potential damage to instrument/property may occur. The following symbols may appear on the instrument: Alternating WARNING Earth...
  • Page 5 Fuse Type 1.25 A, 250 V Handle Adjustment Users can adjust the handle to the required position by pulling the mounting points outward and adjusting the handle position. Handle Adjustment Carrying Position Horizontal Position Quick Start 3...
  • Page 6: Front Panel

    Front Panel 1 Power Button 7 CH1/CH2 Control/Output Port 2 USB Host Port 8 Channel Select Key 3 Touch Screen Display 9 Function Keys 4 Numeric Keypad 10 Waveform Selection Key 5 Adjust Knob 11 Menu Keys 6 Arrow Keys 1.
  • Page 7 5. Adjust Knob Used to increase (clockwise) or decrease (anticlockwise) the current ● numerical value when setting parameters. Also used to change characters when inputting a file name. ● When saving or reading files, rotate the knob to choose a position to save a ●...
  • Page 8 8. Channel Select Key Used to switch the current selected channel between CH1 and CH2. Function Keys Mod ----Modulation Used to enable the modulation screen and allow for modulation selection. The selection is AM, DSB-AM, FM, PM, ASK, FSK and PWM modulated signals. •...
  • Page 9 Store/Recall ----Store and Recall Used to store/recall the instrument’s setup or arbitrary waveform data edited by users. • Can be used to perform general file operations. • In addition to the built-in nonvolatile memory (C disk), an external USB drive (D disk) can be used to store data.
  • Page 10 Waveforms ---- Noise Provides White Gauss Noise output with a bandwidth of the waveform generator model. • The Waveforms backlight will turn on when this function is selected. • “Stdev” and “”Mean” of the noise signal can be adjusted. Waveforms ---- Arb Provides arbitrary waveform output which ranges from 1μHz to 20MHz.
  • Page 11: Back Panel

    Back Panel 1. Counter BNC connector. The input impedance is 1M Ω. This connector is used to accept the signal measured by the frequency counter. 2. Aux In/Out BNC connector. The function of this connector is determined by the mode of the instrument.
  • Page 12 4. Earth Terminal Used to ground the instrument. 5. AC Power Supply Input The generator can accept two different types of AC input power: 100-240 V at 50/60 Hz, or 100-120 V at 400 Hz The fuse type is: 1.25 A, 250 V 6.
  • Page 13 Touch Screen Display The generator can only display parameters and waveform of one channel at a time. The picture below shows the interface when CH1 chooses AM modulation of sine waveform. The information displayed may vary depending on the function selected. The entire screen of the generator is a touch screen.
  • Page 14 4. Channel Parameters Area Displays the current selected channel’s load and output settings. Load ----Value of the output load, as selected by the user. • After choosing the parameter to highlight it, use the softkeys, number keys or knob to change the parameter value. •...
  • Page 15 Using the Built-In Help System To access the built-in help system of the product, first press the Utility key, then press Page 1/2 and Help. Use the Adjust knob to choose the help item you want, and finally press Select to obtain help. The help listings are as follows: 1.
  • Page 16 The Teledyne Test Tools brand expands on the Teledyne LeCroy product portfolio by adding a comprehensive range of test equipment solutions for its customers. The new range of product solutions deliver engineers with a broad range of quality test solutions that enables speed to market product validation and design.

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