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DSG3000B Series RF Signal
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Aug. 2020
RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.

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  • Page 1 User Guide DSG3000B Series RF Signal Generator Aug. 2020 RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
  • Page 3 Notices RIGOL products are covered by P.R.C. and foreign patents, issued and pending. ⚫ RIGOL reserves the right to modify or change parts of or all the specifications ⚫ and pricing policies at the company’s sole decision. Information in this publication replaces all previously released materials.
  • Page 4 RIGOL Safety Requirement General Safety Summary Please review the following safety precautions carefully before putting the instrument into operation so as to avoid any personal injury or damage to the instrument and any product connected to it. To prevent potential hazards, please follow the instructions specified in this manual to use the instrument properly.
  • Page 5 Do Not Operate with Suspected Failures. If you suspect that any damage may occur to the instrument, have it inspected by RIGOL authorized personnel before further operations. Any maintenance, adjustment or replacement especially to circuits or accessories must be performed by RIGOL authorized personnel.

  • Page 6: Safety Notices And Symbols

    RIGOL Safety Notices and Symbols Safety Notices in this Manual: WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or practice which, if not avoided, will result in serious injury or death. CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or practice which, if not avoided, could result in damage to the product or loss of important data.
  • Page 7 RIGOL Working Environment Temperature Operating: 0℃ to +50℃ Non-operating: -20℃ to +70℃ Humidity Operating: 0℃ to 30℃: ≤95%RH (without condensation) 30℃ to 40℃: ≤75%RH (without condensation) 40℃ to 50℃: ≤45%RH (without condensation) WARNING To avoid short circuit inside the instrument or electric shock, never operate the instrument in a humid environment.
  • Page 8 RIGOL conductivity caused by condensation is to be expected. For example, indoor environment. Pollution Degree 3: Conductive pollution or dry nonconductive pollution that becomes conductive due to condensation occurs. To be found in industrial environment or construction sites (harsh environments). For example, sheltered outdoor environment.

  • Page 9: Care And Cleaning

    RIGOL Care and Cleaning Care Do not store or leave the instrument where it may be exposed to direct sunlight for long periods of time. Cleaning Clean the instrument regularly according to its operating conditions. Disconnect the instrument from all power sources.

  • Page 10: Dsg3000B Series Overview

    The DSG3000B series also features a clear user interface, compact size and light weight. It is easy to operate and can output stable, precise and pure signals.

  • Page 11: Document Overview

    RIGOL Document Overview Main contents in this manual Chapter 1 Quick Start This chapter introduces the front panel, rear panel and user interface of the RF signal generator as well as the precautions when using the instrument for the first time.
  • Page 12 9 kHz to 13.6 GHz 50 MHz to 6.5 GHz Manuals of this Product Quick Guide, User Guide, Programming Guide, Data sheet, etc. For the latest version of this manual, download it from the official website of RIGOL (www.rigol.com). DSG3000B User Guide...

  • Page 13: Table Of Contents

    Safety Requirement ................II General Safety Summary ................II Safety Notices and Symbols ..............IV Care and Cleaning .................. VII Environmental Considerations ..............VII DSG3000B Series Overview ..............VIII Document Overview ................IX Chapter 1 Quick Start ................. 1-1 General Inspection ................1-2 Appearance and Dimensions ..............
  • Page 14 Contents RIGOL Modulation ..................2-15 Amplitude Modulation (AM) ............2-15 Frequency Modulation (FM) ............2-18 Φ Phase Modulation ( M) ..............2-21 Pulse Modulation ................2-24 I/Q Modulation ................2-30 LF Output .................... 2-36 To Enable the LF Output ..............2-36 To Set the LF Parameters ...............

  • Page 15: Chapter 1 Quick Start

    RIGOL Chapter 1 Quick Start This chapter guides users to quickly get familiar with the appearance, dimensions, front panel, rear panel, and the user interface of DSG3000B series RF signal generator. The contents of this chapter are as follows: General Inspection ◼...

  • Page 16: General Inspection

    The consigner or carrier shall be liable for the damage to the instrument resulting from shipment. RIGOL would not be responsible for free maintenance/rework or replacement of the instrument. 2. Inspect the instrument In case of any mechanical damage, missing parts, or failure in passing the electrical and mechanical tests, contact your RIGOL sales representative.

  • Page 17: Appearance And Dimensions

    Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL Appearance and Dimensions Figure 1-1 Front View (unit: mm) Figure 1-2 Top View (unit: mm) DSG3000B User Guide...
  • Page 18 Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL Figure 1-3 Side View (unit: mm) DSG3000B User Guide...

  • Page 19: Front Panel Overview

    Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL Front Panel Overview The front panel of DSG3000B series RF signal generator is as shown in the figure below. Click the number in the figure to view the corresponding introduction. Figure 1-4 Front Panel 1. Restore to Preset Key Restore the instrument to the preset state (factory state or user-stored state).
  • Page 20 Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL 4. Function Keys Set the frequency, frequency offset and phase offset of the RF output signal. For details, refer to "To Set the Frequency Parameters". Set the amplitude of the RF output signal and provide the flatness calibration function.
  • Page 21 Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL 5. Numeric Keyboard The numeric keyboard supports Chinese characters, English uppercase /lowercase characters, numbers and commonly used symbols (include the decimal point, #, space and positive/negative sign+/-). It is mainly used to edit the file or folder name or set parameters.
  • Page 22 Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL When setting parameters, use this key to clear the number in the editing window and exit the parameter input state. When editing filenames, use this key to clear the characters in the input bar. During the keyboard test, use this key to exit the current test state.
  • Page 23 Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL 7. Knob When setting parameters, the knob is used to modify the value at the cursor or modify the parameter value at the current step. When editing filenames, it is used to select the desired character.
  • Page 24 Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL 9. Power Key Turn on or off the signal generator. When this key is turned off, the signal generator is in standby state, indicated by a pulsing LED. In addition, this key has a delayed switching function. The instrument can be turned on or off only when pressing this key and holding it down for a certain time.
  • Page 25 Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL 14. LF Output Connector When the backlight of LF lights on, this connector is used to output LF signal. 15. RF Output Connector When the backlight of RF lights on, this connector is used to output RF signal and RF sweep signal.

  • Page 26: Rear Panel Overview

    Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL Rear Panel Overview The rear panel of DSG3000B series RF signal generator is as shown in the figure below. Click the number in the figure to view the corresponding introduction. Figure 1-5 Rear Panel 1. Pulse Signal Input/Output Connector The function of this connector is determined by the current working mode of the pulse modulation.
  • Page 27 Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL — High Level (+3.3 V): indicates that the RF signal is in configuration; — Low Level (0 V): indicates that the RF signal is stable (namely, the signal is valid). 3. External Trigger Input Connector When the trigger type of SWEEP is "Ext", this...
  • Page 28 Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL 5. Reference Signal Output Connector It is used to output the internal 10 MHz reference clock signal used to synchronize the generator with other instruments. For more information about the output clock signal specification of this connector, DSG3000B Data Sheet.
  • Page 29 Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL 9. USB Host This input is used to connect the USB storage device to update the system, store system states and sweep lists. 10. OCXO (option OCXO-B08) OCXO is an oven-controlled crystal oscillator. It is a frequency reference source with higher temperature stability.

  • Page 30: To Use Dsg3000B For The First Time

    Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL To Use DSG3000B for the First Time To Connect the Power Supply Please connect the signal generator to AC power supply using the power cord supplied in the accessories as shown in the figure below. This signal generator supports 100-240 V, 45-440 Hz;...

  • Page 31: To Set The System Language

    Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL To Set the System Language DSG3000B series RF signal generator supports multiple system languages. You can press System→ Language to switch the system language. DSG3000B User Guide 1-17...

  • Page 32: To Replace The Fuse

    Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL To Replace the Fuse To replace the fuse, please use the specified fuse and follow the steps below. 1． Turn off the instrument, cut off the power and remove the power cord. 2． Insert a slotted screwdriver into the slot of the fuse holder to pry it out.

  • Page 33: User Interface

    Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL User Interface The user interface of DSG3000B series RF signal generator provides two display modes: normal display mode and parameter zoom-in mode. At power-on, the instrument enters the normal display mode by default. In this manual, the normal display mode of DSG3136B-IQ is taken as an example to illustrate the user interface of the instrument.
  • Page 34 Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL 2. Status Bar Indicate the states of some of the RF signal generator functions. : Displayed when the LF output is enabled. This is grayed out when — the LF output is disabled. : Displayed when the RF modulation output is enabled. This is —...
  • Page 35 Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL Type Remarks Example Gray text on a The function is not selected and enabled. black background Black text on a The function is selected and you can set gray background the corresponding parameters. White text on a The function is selected and enabled.

  • Page 36: Parameter Zoom-In Mode

    Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL Parameter Zoom-in Mode In normal display mode, pressing the display switch key View at the left of the screen can switch to the parameter zoom-in mode as shown in the figure below. Figure 1-10 User Interface (Parameter Zoom-in Mode)

  • Page 37: To Use The Built-In Help System

    Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL To Use the Built-in Help System The DSG3000B built-in help system provides help information for all the function keys and menu softkeys located on the front panel. Users can view the help of any key when operating the instrument.
  • Page 38 Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL press any function key and the function help information of this key is displayed in the text display area. 1-24 DSG3000B User Guide...

  • Page 39: Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations

    Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations This chapter introduces each function key on the front panel and the menu functions under it in details. The contents of this chapter are as follows: To Set the Frequency Parameters ◼...

  • Page 40: To Set The Frequency Parameters

    Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL To Set the Frequency Parameters Frequency Set the RF output frequency. Press FREQ → Frequency, then use the numeric keyboard to input the value of the frequency and select the desired unit from the pop-up unit menu or unit keys.

  • Page 41: Phase Offset

    Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL Phase Offset Set the phase offset of the RF signal. When multiple RF signal generators are used to output signals, you can adjust the phase offset of the instrument to synchronize the phase or set a fixed phase offset for the signals.

  • Page 42: To Set The Amplitude Parameters

    Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL To Set the Amplitude Parameters Amplitude Set the RF output amplitude. Press LEVEL → Level, use the numeric keyboard to input the amplitude value and select the desired unit from the pop-up unit menu or unit keys.

  • Page 43: Amplitude Offset

    Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL Amplitude Offset Set the amplitude offset relative to the RF output amplitude. If the external device or circuit has a fixed attenuation or gain, you can set and read the amplitude value after through the external device or circuit on the RF source by setting the amplitude offset.

  • Page 44: Flatness Calibration

    Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL Flatness Calibration The flatness calibration function can adjust the RF output amplitudes corresponding to the frequency points within the frequency range of the instrument to compensate for the external loss caused by the cables, switches or other devices. You can load the flatness calibration lists stored in the internal or external memory to DSG3000B and view the list contents.

  • Page 45: Sweep

    Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL Sweep When the sweep function is enabled, the RF signal generator outputs RF sweep signal from the [RF OUTPUT 50Ω] connector (as shown in the figure below) on the front panel (at this point, RF output switch is turned on).

  • Page 46: Sweep Type

    Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL amplitude area in the user interface sweeps from left to right. Down: the RF signal generator sweeps from the stop frequency or stop level to ⚫ the start frequency or start level. The progress bar in the frequency area and amplitude area in the user interface sweeps from right to left.
  • Page 47 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL stop level, sweep points and so on. Start Frequency ⚫ Press Start Freq, use the numeric keyboard to input the start frequency value and select the desired unit from the pop-up unit menu or unit keys.
  • Page 48 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL points and then press OK or Enter. Dwell Time ⚫ The dwell time indicates the duration of a sweep step. Press Dwell Time, use the numeric keyboard to input the time value and select the desired unit from the pop-up unit menu or unit keys. You can also press Enter to select the default unit (s).

  • Page 49: Sweep Mode

    Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL waveform. Sweep Mode Press SWEEP → Mode to select "Cont" or "Single" sweep and the default is "Cont". Cont: after selecting continuous sweep, the continuous sweep label is displayed ⚫ in the frequency or amplitude area in the user interface. When the trigger condition is met, the instrument starts to sweep continuously according to the current setting.
  • Page 50 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL Auto Trigger ⚫ The default mode is auto. If the sweep mode is set to "Cont", the instrument will start sweeping once a sweep type is selected. If the sweep mode is set to "Single", press Single to meet the single sweep condition.
  • Page 51 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL Auto Trigger ⚫ The default mode is auto. If the sweep mode is set to "Cont", the instrument will start sweeping each sweep point continuously within a sweep period once a sweep type is selected. If the sweep mode is set to "Single", press Single to meet the single sweep condition.
  • Page 52 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL Remarks When executing the sweep operation, the priority order of the conditions is Single Sweep → Trigger Mode → Point Trigger Mode. For example, when both the trigger mode and point trigger mode are set to "Key" trigger: In "Cont"...

  • Page 53: Modulation

    Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL Modulation Amplitude Modulation (AM) During amplitude modulation (AM), the modulating signal changes the amplitude of the RF carrier waveform linearly. This function only supports the frequency band below 3.6 GHz. To Enable AM Press AM → Switch to select "On" or "Off".
  • Page 54 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL the external modulating signal should be less than 1 Vpp. To Set the Modulation Depth The modulation depth indicates the extent of output amplitude variation and is expressed as a percentage. The range of AM modulation depth is from 0% to 100%.
  • Page 55 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL 20 kHz. NOTE: When "Ext" modulation source is selected, this menu is grayed out and disabled. External Coupling Press EXT Coup to select "AC" or "DC" coupling. The default is "AC". When "AC" is selected: the DC components of the external signal input from the ⚫...

  • Page 56: Frequency Modulation (Fm)

    Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL NOTE: This function is only valid when the amplitude modulation, MOD, and equal level ⚫ output are enabled. It is grayed out and disabled in other states. When AM and other modulation functions are enabled, the equal level menu is ⚫...
  • Page 57 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL NOTE: The input amplitude of the external modulating signal cannot exceed +/-3 V (HighZ). To ensure the modulation performance, the input amplitude of the external modulating signal should be less than 1 Vpp. To Set the Frequency Deviation The frequency deviation is the deviation of the frequency of the modulating waveform relative to that of the carrier waveform and the unit is Hz.
  • Page 58 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL disabled. External Coupling Press EXT Coup to select "AC" or "DC" coupling. The default is "AC". When "AC" is selected: the DC components of the external signal input from the ⚫ [EXT MOD INPUT] connector on the rear panel of the instrument will be blocked and the AC components can pass through the connector.

  • Page 59: Phase Modulation ( Φ M)

    Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL Φ Phase Modulation ( Φ During phase modulation ( M), the modulating waveform changes the phase of the RF carrier waveform. This function only supports the frequency band below 3.6 GHz. Φ To Enable Φ...
  • Page 60 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL To Set the Phase Deviation The phase deviation is the deviation of the phase of the modulating waveform relative to that of the carrier waveform and the unit is rad. Φ Press FM/ø M → Deviation to set the M phase deviation.
  • Page 61 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL NOTE: When "Int" modulation source is selected, this menu is grayed out and disabled. Input Impedance Press Impedance to select "50ohm", "600ohm" or "100kohm ". You can set the impedance of the [EXT MOD INPUT] input channel.

  • Page 62: Pulse Modulation

    Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL Pulse Modulation (Option DSG3000B-PUG) During pulse modulation, the RF carrier waveform is modulated by the pulse signal. This function only supports the frequency band below 3.6 GHz. To enable this function, you need to install the option DSG3000B-PUG. For the installation methods, refer to introductions in "License".
  • Page 63 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL To Select the Pulse Mode Press Pulse → Source to select "Int" modulation source. Then press Mode to select "Single" or "Train". Single: only one pulse signal is generated for a pulse period. This is the default ⚫...
  • Page 64 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL Pulse Width Period Press Width to set the width of the single-pulse modulating signal. Use the numeric keyboard or knob to input the desired pulse width value. ⚫ The range of the pulse width is from 10 ns to (170 s – 10 ns).
  • Page 65 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL External Gate ⚫ In external gate mode, the RF signal generator receives the external gated signal input from the [TRIGGER IN] connector on the rear panel. The instrument starts a pulse modulation within the valid level range each time a gated signal with a specified polarity is received (as shown in the figure below).
  • Page 66 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL Trigger Delay Press Pulse → Source to select "Int" modulation source. After selecting Ext Trig mode, press Trig Delay set the delay from the start of receiving the external trigger signal to the start of the #1 pulse of the pulse modulating signal, as shown in the following below.
  • Page 67 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL Note : The number of the pulse set. Note : The duration of the high level corresponding to the pulse set. Note : The duration of the low level corresponding to the pulse set.

  • Page 68: I/Q Modulation

    Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL I/Q Modulation I/Q modulation can improve the spectrum utilization. In IQ modulation, two orthogonal carrier signals (with the same frequency and 90° phase difference, generally expressed with Sin and Cos) are modulated with the I (In-Phase component) and Q (Quadrature Phase component) signals respectively and then they are transmitted together.
  • Page 69 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL Tip: When an external baseband signal is input and the baseband output switch is turned on, the instrument can output the I (In-Phase) components and Q (Quadrature Phase) components of the I/Q modulation baseband signal generated by the built-in baseband generator (wavetable) from the [I OUT] and [Q OUT] connectors on the rear panel respectively.
  • Page 70 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL 3. ARB Press I/Q → BaseBand → ARB to enter the store and recall interface. At this time, the message "You can load the ARB files" is displayed in the user interface. Press Enter or the right direction key to unfold the current directory and select the ARB file (namely wavetable file;...
  • Page 71 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL baseband signal each time Trigger on the front panel is pressed. Bus Trigger ⚫ After selecting the "Bus" trigger mode, the instrument will output the baseband signal each time the *TRG command is sent.
  • Page 72 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL the signal continuously each time a trigger is received. The instrument restarts outputting the signal when a trigger is received until "Arm ARB" is selected and then waits for the next trigger. Single ⚫...
  • Page 73 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL NOTE: This menu is only available when selecting the "Ext" trigger mode. This value defines the number of points ( ) and the instrument acquires the actual time ( ) according to the current sample rate ( ).

  • Page 74: Lf Output

    Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL LF Output LF output refers to the output of the low-frequency signal generated by the internal generator of the RF signal source. LF outputs two common waveforms: Sine and Square. You can set the frequency and amplitude of the low-frequency signal.
  • Page 75 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL Press Step to set the step. ⚫ The settable ranges of the amplitudes of sine and square are both from 0 V to 3 ⚫ V. Note that when the frequency is 0 Hz, the LF outputs a DC signal and the settable range of the amplitude is from -3 V to 3 V.

  • Page 76: Store And Recall

    Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL Store and Recall DSG3000B allows users to store various types of files to internal or external memory and recall them when required. DSG3000B provides a local memory (D disk) and an external memory (E disk).

  • Page 77: Save

    Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL The default is "All". The description of each file type is as shown in the table below. File Type Format Suffix Remarks State .STA Store the current system state in binary format. .arb The arbitrary waveform wavetable file stored in binary format.
  • Page 78 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL Letter Selection Area Letters Entered Uppercase/Lowercase English Input Mode (a) English Input Mode Numbers Entered Number Input Mode (b) Number Input Mode 2-40 DSG3000B User Guide...
  • Page 79 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL Chinese Characters Entered Pinyin Selection Area Chinese Input Mode (c1) Chinese Input Mode 1 Chinese Characters Entered Chinese Character Selection Area Operation Tips (c2) Chinese Input Mode 2 Figure 2-2 Filename Input Interface 3. Input the filename Input the new filename in the filename input interface.
  • Page 80 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL Input English filename ⚫ Press to switch to English input mode. You can use switch between uppercase and lowercase. At this point, the corresponding label is displayed at the lower-right corner of the filename input interface.

  • Page 81: Recall

    Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL reenter the filename. Recall After selecting a file stored, press Recall to read the file selected and load it into the system. Rename Modify the filename of the stored file. After selecting a file stored, press Rename to enter the filename input interface. Edit a new filename by referring to the introduction in "Input the filename"...

  • Page 82: To Create A Directory

    Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL To Create a Directory Create a new folder. The length of the folder name cannot exceed 28 English characters or numbers (or 14 Chinese characters). In the store and recall interface, use the Up/Down arrow keys or the knob to select the current saving directory (when USB storage device detected is available, you can switch between Disk D and Disk E).
  • Page 83 RIGOL Warning During system update, please strictly follow the instructions below. 1. In the RIGOL official website, find and download the specified firmware for the DSG3000B series RF signal generator. 2. Please carefully read the installation instructions and version information to determine whether the firmware matches your instrument model.

  • Page 84: To Set The System Parameters

    Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL To Set the System Parameters Set the system-related parameters. Language DSG3000B supports Chinese/English menus, help, interface display and Chinese/English input methods. Press System → Language to select the desired language ("English" or "中文"). Reset Press System →...

  • Page 85: I/O Configuration

    Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL I/O Configuration The RF signal generator supports LAN, USB, and USB-GPIB interface communication. Press System → I/O Config to set the "Remote I/O", "LAN" or "GPIB" parameters. 1. Remote I/O Press Remote I/O to select "LAN", "USB", "GPIB", "Auto" or "Off" all interfaces.
  • Page 86 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL signal generator will acquire an IP address from 169.254.0.1 to 169.254.255.254 and subnet mask 255.255.0.0 automatically according to the current network configuration. Manual-IP ⚫ One of the IP address setting methods. Turn on the manual IP and users can define the IP address of the RF signal generator.

  • Page 87: Display Setting

    Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL You can use the numeric keys, the knob or arrow keys to modify the parameter. The range is from 0 to 30. Display Setting Control the screen display. Press System → Display to set the "Scr State", "Brightness" and "Time/Date".

  • Page 88: Information

    License DSG3000B provides various options to fulfill your measurement requirements. To order the corresponding option, please contact RIGOL. Press System → License to enter the option management interface. You can view the option status of the instrument and the license of the option installed as well as install an option.

  • Page 89: Self-Test

    Acquire the license: Order the corresponding option to acquire the option key. Log in to the RIGOL official website (www.rigol.com), click License Activation to enter the "Registered product license code" interface. In the software license registration interface, input the correct key, serial number (press System →...

  • Page 90: Sanitation

    Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL Sanitation Press System → Sanitation to clear all data set by users and restore them to factory settings. The operation includes: Formatting NAND FLASH; ⚫ Restoring user data saved in the NVRAM and NorFlash to factory settings.

  • Page 91: Chapter 3 Remote Control

    Chapter 3 Remote Control RIGOL Chapter 3 Remote Control DSG3000B series RF signal generator can communicate with USB, LAN and GPIB interfaces. This chapter describes the basic information and methods of remote control. The contents of this chapter are as follows: Remote Control Overview ◼...

  • Page 92: Remote Control Overview

    2. Use PC software Users can use the common PC software (Ultra Sigma) provided by RIGOL to send SCPI commands to control DSG3000B remotely. This chapter will give a detailed introduction of how to use Ultra Sigma to control DSG3000B remotely through various interfaces.

  • Page 93: Control Via Usb

    4. View device resource The instrument model and USB interface information will be displayed under the "RIGOL Online Resource" directory, as shown in the figure below. Figure 3-1 View USB Device Resource 5. Communication test Right-click the resource name "DSG3136B-IQ...
  • Page 94 Chapter 3 Remote Control RIGOL send commands and read data. For more information about the SCPI commands, DSB3000B Programming Guide refer to the Figure 3-2 Read and Write Command via USB DSG3000B User Guide...

  • Page 95: Control Via Lan

    Chapter 3 Remote Control RIGOL Control Via LAN 1. Connect the devices Connect the RF signal generator to your LAN using network cable. 2. Configure LAN parameters Set the LAN parameters of the RF signal generator according to the description in "I/O Config →...
  • Page 96 Chapter 3 Remote Control RIGOL 4. View the resource The resources that have been searched successfully are shown in the "RIGOL Online Resource" catalog. See figure below. Figure 3-4 View the resource 5. Communication test Right-click the resource name "DSG3136B-IQ (TCPIP::172.16.3.13::INSTR)"...
  • Page 97 If you want to view or modify the current network setting of the instrument, click and input the initial password "RIGOL" (must be uppercase letters) in the pop-up window (the user name is empty by default). Besides, you can also click to reset the password.

  • Page 99: Chapter 4 Application Examples

    Chapter 4 Application Examples RIGOL Chapter 4 Application Examples This chapter introduces the basic operations of the instrument as well as a few specific examples so that the user can quickly master the operation method of the RF signal generator.

  • Page 100: To Output Rf Signal

    Chapter 4 Application Examples RIGOL To Output RF Signal Output a RF signal with 1 GHz frequency and -40 dBm amplitude from the [RF OUTPUT 50Ω] connector. 1. Restore to factory setting Press System → Reset → Preset Type → "Factory" and then press Preset to restore the factory setting (by default, the frequency offset is 0 Hz and the amplitude offset is 0 dB).
  • Page 101 Chapter 4 Application Examples RIGOL Figure 4-1 Parameter Setting Interface of RF Signal Output DSG3000B User Guide...

  • Page 102: To Output Rf Sweep Signal

    Chapter 4 Application Examples RIGOL To Output RF Sweep Signal This section introduces how to output a RF sweep signal by configuring continuous linear step sweep. Set the frequency range: 1 GHz to 2 GHz; the amplitude range: -20 dBm to 0 dBm. Set the number of sweep points to 10 and the dwell time to 500 1.
  • Page 103 Chapter 4 Application Examples RIGOL 3. Enable the RF sweep Press SWEEP → Sweep and select "Freq & Level" to enable the frequency and amplitude sweep functions at the same time. At this point, the RF signal generator sweeps from the start frequency and level to the stop frequency and level continuously at certain step according to the current settings.

  • Page 104: To Output Rf Modulated Signal

    Chapter 4 Application Examples RIGOL To Output RF Modulated Signal This section introduces how to output an AM modulated signal. Set the carrier frequency to 800 MHz, the carrier amplitude to -20 dBm, the AM modulation depth to 60% and the modulation frequency to 20 kHz.
  • Page 105 Chapter 4 Application Examples RIGOL Figure 4-3 Parameter Setting Interface of RF Modulated Signal Output DSG3000B User Guide...

  • Page 107: Chapter 5 Troubleshooting

    The chapter lists the commonly encountered failures and their solutions. When you encounter those problems, please solve them following the corresponding steps. If the problem remains still, please contact RIGOL and provide your device information (System → Information → System Info).
  • Page 108 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting RIGOL 4. The setting is correct but the waveform output is incorrect. (1) There is no RF output. — Check whether the signal connecting cable is tightly connected to the corresponding [RF OUTPUT 50Ω] connector. — Check whether the connecting cable has internal damage.
  • Page 109 (3) If the above failures occur, the keyboard connecting wire might be loose or the keyboard is damaged. Please do not disassemble the instrument and contact RIGOL. 8. Performance specification test is not passed. (1) Check whether the RF signal generator is within calibration period (1 year).
  • Page 110 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting RIGOL environment. (5) Check whether the power supplies of RF signal generator and test system have strong interference. (6) Check whether the performance of the test device meets the requirement. (7) Make sure that the test device is within calibration period.

  • Page 111: Chapter 6 Appendix

    6dB attenuator (1pcs), 10dB Accessories RF Attenuator Kit attenuator (2pcs) CB-NM-NM-75-L-1 N(M)-N(M) RF cable CB-NM-SMAM-75-L N(M)-SMA(M) RF cable -12G USB-GPIB interface converter USB-GPIB NOTE: All instruments, accessories and options can be ordered from your local RIGOL distributors. DSG3000B User Guide...

  • Page 112: Appendix B: Warranty

    If a product proves defective within the warranty period, RIGOL guarantees free replacement or repair for the defective product. To get repair service, please contact with your nearest RIGOL sales or service office. There is no other warranty, expressed or implied, except such as is expressly set forth herein or other applicable warranty card.

  • Page 113: Index

    Index RIGOL Index Amplitude ........2-4 LF Waveform ......2-36 Amplitude Modulation ....2-15 Limit ......... 2-4 Amplitude Offset ......2-5 List Sweep ......... 2-8 Amplitude Sweep ......2-7 Modulation Depth ...... 2-16 Arm ARB ........2-34 Modulation Frequency ....2-16 Arm Auto .........

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